Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—John Storgårds conducts Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
The BBC Philharmonic perform Tchaikovsky, Abrahamsen, Sibelius and Schumann.
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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—Celebrating classical greats
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Robert Schumann’s 2nd Symphony
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904), Homeland
4/5Kate Molleson discusses Dvořák’s identity and nationhood.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Live music at drivetime
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—22/01/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Sibelius's Lemminkäinen Suite
The BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sakari Oramo in Adès, Coleridge-Taylor & Sibelius.
21:45
The Essay—Stories from the Museum of Music History, The Sutton Hoo Lyre
Dr Kate Kennedy delves into the Museum of Music History's extraordinary collection.
22:00
Night Tracks—Harmonious music for nighttime listening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—One from Jowee Omicil
Soweto spins a release from the Haitian-Canadian saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Trio Wanderer play works by Brahms, Schubert and Petitgirard
Trio Wanderer play a Spanish premiere of a work by Laurent Petitgirard.
