Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Viennese masterpieces: Beethoven and Schubert
Francesco Piemontesi in Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Ease into the day with classical music
Join Emma Clarke every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:00
Saturday Morning—Live from the Edinburgh International Festival
Tom Service is joined by special guests and live musicians at The Hub in Edinburgh.
11:00
BBC Proms—2025, Viennese Waltzes
The BBC Concert Orchestra with Anna-Maria Helsing and soprano Erin Morley.
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Afternoon
13:00
Music Matters—A View From The Organ Loft, Royal Albert Hall, London
Organist Anna Lapwood explores one of the instruments she knows best.
14:00
Record Review—BBC Proms Composer: Bartok with Marina Frolova-Walker and Andrew McGregor
Marina Frolova-Walker selects five recordings of works by BBC Proms composer Bartók
16:00
Sound of Cinema—Walter Murch
Matthew Sweet speaks to film editor, sound designer and film director Walter Murch
17:00
This Classical Life—Jess Gillam with... Tess Jackson
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.(R)
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Evening
18:00
Music Planet—Highlights from Førdefestival
Lopa Kothari shares her favourite performances from Norway’s global roots music festival.
19:00
New Generation Artists—2025 Proms season showcase: saxophonist Emma Rawicz
Celebrating R3 NGA saxophonist, Emma Rawicz, at the Norfolk and Norwich Festival 2025.
20:00
BBC Proms—2025, Mahler's 'Resurrection' Symphony
Kahchun Wong conducts the Hallé in Mahler's visionary symphony.
21:45
The Lebrecht Interview—Tenor Nicky Spence
Norman Lebrecht talks to the Scottish tenor Nicky Spence about his life and career.
22:30
New Music Show—World Premiere of Laurence Osborn's Mute
The world premiere of Laurence Osborn's Mute plus Kenneth Hesketh's Ein Lichtspiel.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—BBC Proms 2024: Mahler's Fifth Symphony
The entire Hallé family of orchestra and choirs celebrate Sir Mark Elder’s final season.
