Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Mahler 5 from Budapest
The Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Budapest plays Mahler's tumultuous fifth symphony.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Ease into the day with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30
Essential Classics—Refresh your morning with classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto from Vadim Gluzman plus Prokofiev's 6th Symphony.
16:00
Composer of the Week—John Rutter (born 1945), At Home
5/5Donald Macleod speaks to John Rutter about new ventures and the sanctuary of home.
17:00
In Tune—Barbara Hannigan and Darius Brubeck
Katie welcomes Barbara Hannigan and Darius Brubeck to In Tune.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for focus and relaxation
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—Celebrating Puccini
The BBC Concert Orchestra celebrates the genius of Puccini.(R)
21:45
The Essay—Electronic Women, Laurie Anderson
Hannah Peel delves into the stories and sound worlds of five female electronic pioneers.
22:00
Late Junction—Crying glaciers
Pablo Diserens joins Verity Sharp to talk about the sound of ice.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Highlights from Oumou Sangaré with BBC Concert Orchestra
Soweto presents highlights from the legendary Malian singer and the BBC Concert Orchestra.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—BBC Proms 2025: Arvo Pärt at 90
Tõnu Kaljuste and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir perform well-loved music by Pärt
