Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Szymanowski and Mahler from Berlin
The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform Szymanowski's Stabat Mater.
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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—Isle of the Dead
Specially recorded performances from home and abroad.
16:00
Composer of the Week—George Gershwin (1898-1937), He Rhapsodises Blues
2/5Donald Macleod explores the years after Gershwin’s huge success with Rhapsody in Blue.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Tristan Hambleton and Simon Lepper perform from their new album
Live music from bass baritone Tristan Hambleton and pianist Simon Lepper.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Power through with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—A German Requiem with BBC NOW
Thomas Zehetmair conducts Brahms's choral masterpiece with Mozart's 40th Symphony.
21:45
The Essay—Healing Musicians, 2. Stephen Marquiss
Kate Kennedy shares stories with musicians who had to rethink their lives after injury.(R)
22:00
Night Tracks—Harmonious music for nighttime listening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Souring Brazilian strings from Fabiano Do Nascimento and the Vittor Santos Orchestra
Soweto Kinch spins a new collaborative release from jazz guitarist Fabiano Do Nascimento.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Ravel and Dutilleux from Poland
Angela Hewitt plays Ravel's Piano Concerto in G. John Shea presents.
