Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Mendelssohn, Rosauro and Rodrigo from Switzerland
Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana play Ney Rosauro's concerto for marimba and strings.
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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—Great classical music for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Shostakovich's Symphony No 11 from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Live performance and specially made concert recordings from home and abroad.
16:00
Composer of the Week—New Zealand Composers, Pushing Boundaries
2/5Donald Macleod explores five classical composers from New Zealand - today Jenny McLeod.
17:00
In Tune—Live interviews with Jean Rondeau, Blasio Kavuma, and Rowan Rutter
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Take time out with a relaxing classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Songs of the Auvergne
Radio 3 in Concert from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
21:45
The Essay—Music Rediscovered, A Ukrainian Jewish Fiddle player
Phil Alexander delves into the rediscovered repertoire of Motl Reyder.
22:00
Night Tracks—A bewitching night-time soundtrack
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—A live track from Ellen Beth Abdi, The Hallé Orchestra and Youth Choir
A live recording from the Manchester vocalist with the city’s celebrated ensembles.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Rachmaninov and Strauss from Shanghai
The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra plays Rachmaninov and Liszt.
