Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Rasch and Beethoven
Vladimir Jurowski conducts the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Kickstart your day with the best classical music
Join Andrew Peach this Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—The very best of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2 ‘Resurrection’ from Vienna
Live performance and specially made concert recordings from home and abroad.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Icons of British Light Music, Finding a new stage
5/5Donald Macleod explores the composers who fought to keep light music alive.(R)
17:00
In Tune—In Tune's Highlights of the Year (Part 2)
James Murphy and Katie Derham look ahead to key cultural highlights in 2026.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—A 30-minute prescription for calm
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—Night of Dance with Craig Revel Horwood
The BBC Concert Orchestra plays a toe-tapping selection in celebration of dance.(R)
21:15
The Lebrecht Interview—Jonas Kaufmann
Norman Lebrecht talks to German-Austrian tenor Jonas Kaufmann about his life and career.
22:00
Late Junction—Able Noise and Sandy Chamoun in session
Verity Sharp presents the fruits of our latest collaboration session.(R)
23:30
'Round Midnight—Robert Glasper in conversation
Soweto sits down with the American pianist, producer and contemporary music titan.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Iberian music from the Ricercar Consort
Philippe Pierlot and his ensemble explore the music of Francisco Correa de Arauxo.
