Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Schubert, Liszt, Mahler and Beethoven
Konstantin Krimmel sings Liszt and Mahler, accompanied by the Mandelring string quartet.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Embrace the morning calm of classical music and birdsong
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30
Essential Classics—A feast of great music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Berlioz's Harold in Italy from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
15:00
Choral Evensong—Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
Solemn Vespers from Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Grace Williams (1906-1977), Evacuee
3/5War is declared and Williams is evacuated out of London. Presented by Donald Macleod
17:00
In Tune—The classical soundtrack for your evening
Petroc Trelawny is joined by Beatrice Rana, Alexandra Conunova, and James Inverne.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—The perfect classical half hour
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Beethoven from the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Hans Abrahamsen, Unsuk Chin and Beethoven from the Bridgewater Hall.
21:45
The Essay—Music in Bloom, Penderecki
Composer Penderecki was a giant of Polish music - and a keen horticulturalist.
22:00
Night Tracks—Music for the still of night
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—New from Lakecia Benjamin
The American saxophonist is back and with a regal new release.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Handel from Budapest
Handel's Dixit Dominus with the Hungarian Radio Chorus and Symphony Orchestra.
