Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Bach's Mass in B minor from Rome
The Santa Cecilia Orchestra and Chorus perform Bach's Mass in B minor.
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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
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 live from Belfast
This week’s Mozart theme continues with a live concert from the Ulster Orchestra.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Max Roach (1924-2007), M'Boom
4/5Kate Molleson explores Max Roach’s percussion ensemble M'boom.
17:00
In Tune—Live music from accordionist Alise Siliņa
Katie Derham with live music in the studio from young Latvian accordionist Alise Siliņa.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Revive and relax with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, from Bruckner to Holst.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Copland’s El Salon Mexico
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Alpesh Chauhan.
21:45
The Essay—Watching from the Wings, The Motive and the Cue
Michael Goldfarb remembers his theatrical life as an actor.(R)
22:00
Night Tracks—Music for the darkling hour
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—A classic from Gordon Beck's Gyroscope
Soweto spins a release from the late great British jazz pianist and his band.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Mahler's 4th Symphony from Berlin
The German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin perform Mahler's 4th and music by Unsuk Chin.
