Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Bach in Madrid
An all-Bach programme from baroque violinist Hiro Kurosaki & harpsichordist Ignacio Prego
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—The finest classical music to elevate your morning
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30
Essential Classics—Celebrating classical greats
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Beethoven's Serioso Quartet from Birmingham
Specially recorded music captured in concert from around the world.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Erik Chisholm (1904-1965), Ballet on the Braes
4/5Chisholm’s leap from Highland fling to ballet. With Kate Molleson and Dr John Purser.
17:00
In Tune—Experience classical music live in session
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—05/02/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Alessio Bax plays Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and conductor Gemma New perform live from Glasgow.
21:45
The Essay—Almost Famous, 4. Barbara Comyns in Limbo
Ian Sansom reflects on changing cultural values through five almost-famous reputations.
22:00
Night Tracks—Blissful sounds for after-hours
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—05/02/2026
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—Brahms, Stravinsky, Enescu and Tchaikovsky
Lawrence Power and Ryan Wigglesworth in a recital from London's Wigmore Hall
