Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Barber and Sibelius symphonies from Cologne
Sibelius's 5th & Barber's 1st symphonies performed by the WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Start the day with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30
Essential Classics—The very best of classical music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—03/02/2026
Mark Forrest with specially recorded music, including Shostakovich's 10th Symphony.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Erik Chisholm (1904-1965), The Long-Named Project
2/5Chisholm champions new music in Scotland. With Kate Molleson and Dr John Purser.
17:00
In Tune—Classical music live in the studio
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—03/02/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Beethoven Symphony No. 4
The BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sakari Oramo in Damström, Beethoven and Glanert.
21:45
The Essay—Almost Famous, 2. Charlotte Mew on the Threshold
Ian Sansom reflects on changing cultural values through five almost-famous reputations.
22:00
Night Tracks—Eclectic music for after dark
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—03/02/2026
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Shostakovich and Saint-Saëns from Paris
Shostakovich's 2nd Violin Concerto and Saint-Saëns' 'Organ' symphony
