Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—La Flamboyance: Festive music of the 15th century
Sollazzo Ensemble perform Franco-Flemish music of the 15th century in Bruges.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—The best classical music wake-up call
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30
Essential Classics—The best classical morning music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—11/02/2026
Specially recorded music from the BBC Performing Groups, the EBU and more.
15:00
Choral Evensong—Ripon Cathedral
Live from Ripon Cathedral.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672), A Wedding in Denmark
3/5Donald Macleod follows Heinrich Schütz as he heads to Denmark.
17:00
In Tune—11/02/2026
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—11/02/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Bluebeard's Castle
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in music by Bartók and Kodály
21:45
The Essay—Vivaldi in a Warming World, Autumn
Kate Molleson hears from composers writing seasonal music in an era of climate change.(R)
22:00
Night Tracks—Reflective music for the day’s end
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—11/02/2026
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—Early Music Day: Earning a Living on the Stage
This concert showcases Baroque composers who focused on creating works for the stage.
