Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Beethoven and Schubert from the Chiaroscuro Quartet and cellist Christian Poltéra
Beethoven's 'Razumovsky' Quartet and Schubert's Quintet in C, performed in Switzerland.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Start your day with classical music
Join Linton Stephens Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—A classical soundtrack for your morning
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Soprano Ruby Hughes and Errollyn Wallen live from Wigmore Hall
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Luciano Berio (1925-2003), The boundaries of youth
1/5Kate Molleson explores Luciano Berio’s youth in Mussolini’s Italy.
17:00
In Tune—Live music from Anthony Friend and Oliver Wass and an interview with Davóne Tines
Petroc presents live music from clarinettist Anthony Friend and harpist Oliver Wass.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Ravel's G major Piano Concerto
Julius Asal performs Mozart and Ravel piano concertos
21:45
The Essay—Edith Piaf in Five Songs, 1. Milord
Edith Piaf - from her mouth to your heart in five songs. 1: Milord by Lucy O'Meara.
22:00
Night Tracks—Sublime sounds for nightfall
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Ashley Henry’s Flowers
UK pianist, vocalist and producer Ashley Henry spotlights four artists that inspire him.
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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.
