Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Esa-Pekka Salonen's 'kínēma' and Sibelius's Second Symphony
The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra performs works by Esa-Pekka Salonen and Sibelius.
- Back to top
Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Rise and shine with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30
Essential Classics—Your perfect classical playlist
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
- Back to top
Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's Christmas Cantata
Specially recorded performances of Christmas music from home and abroad.
16:00
Composer of the Week—A Georgian Christmas, Winter Balls
2/5Donald Macleod discovers the seasonal customs and Christmas music of late-Georgian Britain
17:00
In Tune—Christmas classical with Petroc Trelawny
Petroc Trelawny presents festive musical picks from stars including Nicola Benedetti.
- Back to top
Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—A festive classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of Christmassy classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—The Sixteen's Yuletide Concert
Harry Christophers and The Sixteen take us on a musical journey that celebrates Christmas.
21:45
The Essay—Winterreisen, Winter Machine by Jo Lloyd
A new short story by Jo Lloyd about a winter journey at Christmas, inspired by Schubert.
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—Swinging through the yuletide week
Soweto shares more of the best in jazz as well as festive favourites.
- Back to top
Late
00:30
Through the Night—Christmas with the Danish Radio Vocal Ensemble
A Christmas concert from Copenhagen including Britten's A Ceremony of Carols and Poulenc.
