Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—BBC Proms 2024: Beethoven, Brahms and Sarah Gibson
The BBC Philharmonic play Brahms's Fourth Symphony, Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Gibson
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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—A classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Korngold’s Straussiana live with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Live performance and specially made concert recordings from home and abroad.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Sergey Prokofiev (1891-1953), From Duckling to Swan
2/5Kate Molleson follows Prokofiev from bleak classrooms to concert platforms.
17:00
In Tune—Live music from Music Box Strings
Music Box Strings ensemble performs live in studio.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for your journey
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Royal Scottish National Orchestra
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra with music by Antheil, Gershwin and Rachmaninov.
21:45
The Essay—Accompanying Austen, Rachel Portman on Emma
Antonia Quirke speaks to composers who've scored Austen adaptations. Today, Rachel Portman
22:00
Night Tracks—Blissful sounds for night owls
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Brand new from Yussef Dayes
A release from the metronomic and ever-creative UK drummer featuring singer Minami Kizuki.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Rachmaninov and Richard Strauss from Germany
The German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra play Rachmaninov's 2nd symphony and Strauss.
