Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Esmé Quartet: Papa Haydn
The young ensemble plays Haydn, Kui Dong and Schumann in this concert from Barcelona.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Start the day on the right note with classical music
Join Linton Stephens this Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—A classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Cello music by Britten and Bridge live from Wigmore Hall
New Generation Artist cellist Sterling Elliott with a live concert from London.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), National Defiance in Music
1/5Kate Molleson charts the influences upon the early symphonies of Sibelius.
17:00
In Tune—Mark Elder, Huw Watkins and Palisander
Petroc Trelawny with live music in the studio from recorder ensemble Palisander.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Switch up your listening with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Benedetti plays Mendelssohn
Mendelssohn and Brahms from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra
21:45
The Essay—You, Me and the Wireless, Episode 1
A life in radio - a memoir from critic and journalist Gillian Reynolds.
22:00
Night Tracks—Meditative music for night owls
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Melissa Aldana’s Flowers
The Chilean born saxophonist is celebrating some of the jazz artists that she admires.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Songs by Richard Strauss, Zemlinsky and Wagner
A recital from Italian baritone Andrè Schuen and pianist Daniel Heide.
