Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Esmé Quartet: Papa Haydn
The young ensemble performs string quartets by Haydn, Kui Dong and Schumann.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Breakfast with the best classical music
Join Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30
Essential Classics—Relax into the day with classical
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Mahler's 'Resurrection' Symphony from the BBC Proms
Elizabeth Alker with an afternoon of great summer music-making.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975), Leningrad
2/5Donald Macleod explores Shostakovich’s relationship with Leningrad, the city of his birth.
17:00
In Tune—Live music and news from the world of classical
Petroc Trelawny with live music from pianist Melvyn Tan and Susan Bickley sings.
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Evening
19:00
BBC Proms—2025, Great British Classics
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, The BBC Singers & conductor Nil Venditti.
22:00
Night Tracks—Immersive music for after-hours
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Sly5thAve's 4/4
Producer, composer and instrumentalist Sly5thAve gives us a tour of his record collection.(R)
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—First Night of the BBC Proms 2023
Dalia Stasevska conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a series of Nordic delights.
