Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—MarÃa Dueñas plays Bruch with the NDR Elbphilharmonie
Violinist MarÃa Dueñas plays Bruch's Violin Concerto no 1 followed by Brahms' 1st symphony
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Kickstart your day with the best 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
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
On airClassical Live—Richard Strauss at the Elbphilharmonie
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—AntonÃn Dvořák (1841-1904), Pigeons and Prairies
2/5Kate Molleson explores Dvořák’s vital connection to nature.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Amy Harman and Orsino Ensemble in session
Bassoonist Amy Harman and Orsino Ensemble are live in studio.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—20/01/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Chineke! Orchestra celebrates a decade
Chineke! Orchestra presents works commissioned by the ensemble in the last ten years.
21:45
The Essay—Stories from the Museum of Music History, The Secret Book
Dr Kate Kennedy delves into the Museum of Music History's extraordinary collection.
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—An album exclusive from Mark Lockheart
A first play from the leading and ever-explorative British saxophonist’s upcoming album.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Bruce Liu plays Tchaikovsky, Scriabin and Prokofiev
Bruce Liu performs Tchaikovsky's Seasons, plus works by Scriabin and Prokofiev.
