Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Verdi Requiem
The Berlin Radio Chorus joins the German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin, in Verdi's Requiem.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Start the day on the right note with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
On airEssential Classics—The very best of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Stravinsky’s Petrushka from Belfast
Specially recorded performances from home and abroad.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849), Misadventures in Love
2/5Donald Macleod follows a period of crisis in Chopin’s career and romantic life.
17:00
In Tune—Cordelia Williams performs live
Cordelia Williams plays live and Mark Ball on the Southbank Centre's Multitudes Festival.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Expand your horizons with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Mahler's Symphony No. 2
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra are joined by Sir Donald Runnicles.
21:00
Radio 3 in Concert—The Ayoub Sisters at Celtic Connections
Sarah and Laura Ayoub present the world premiere of their Arabic Symphony with the BBC SSO
21:45
The Essay—Martin Hayes Turns the Tune, Between the Jigs and the Reels
Olivia O'Leary talks to internationally acclaimed Irish fiddle-player Martin Hayes.
22:00
Night Tracks—A meditative moonlight soundtrack
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Brand new from Lakecia Benjamin
Soweto shares a track from the powerhouse American saxophonist's new album.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Songs of the Sea
A programme from baritone James Newby and pianist Joseph Middleton. Penny Gore presents.
