Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Prokofiev, Stravinsky, Bacewicz and Mozart from Stockholm
Nicolas Altstaedt plays Grażyna Bacewicz's Cello concerto no 2.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Kickstart your day with the best classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30
Essential Classics—Relax into the day with classical
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Bach's Concerto for two violins from Edinburgh
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
15:00
Choral Evensong—Truro Cathedral
From Truro Cathedral.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Richard Rodgers (1902-1979), Bliss and Disharmony
3/5Donald Macleod follows the Broadway composer as he looks for a new collaborator
17:00
In Tune—Pianist Sofia Sacco plays live
Petroc Trelawny with live music from pianist Sofia Sacco, and Dr Eleanor Chan on her book.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—30 minutes of classical inspiration
Find new inspiration with a 30-minute tasting menu of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Edinburgh International Festival: Bernstein & Stravinsky
The BBC SSO performs Bernstein & Stravinsky with Karina Canellakis at EIF.
21:45
The Essay—Symphony of the Wild, 3. Plant Rhythms
Evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod uncovers melodies and rhythms across the natural world.
22:00
Night Tracks—Immersive music for late night listening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Brand new from Levitation Orchestra
The ensemble, featuring some of UK jazz’s leading musicians, have new music on the way.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Bach, Biber and Buxtehude from Bucharest
Bach, Biber, Buxtehude with Mira Glodeanu and the SEMPRE baroque music ensemble.
