Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Schubert and Brahms from Norway
Vadym Kholodenko joins the Norwegian Radio Orchestra in Brahms's Second Piano Concerto.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Boost your morning with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—A feast of great music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Schumann’s Symphony No. 2 from Belfast
Specially recorded music from the BBC Performing Groups, the EBU and more.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849), Flying Solo
5/5Donald Macleod explores Chopin’s return to the stage in his turbulent final years.
17:00
In Tune—The Puppini Sisters live in session
Live music from the Puppini Sisters, Chen Reiss and Tarmo Peltokoski.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—The perfect classical half hour
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—Paris in the Jazz Age
The BBC Concert Orchestra, from Alexandra Palace, with clarinettist Giacomo Smith.(R)
21:45
The Essay—Martin Hayes Turns the Tune, Pushing the Boundaries
Olivia O'Leary talks to internationally-acclaimed Irish fiddle-player Martin Hayes.
22:00
Late Junction—Cabaret Voltaire’s Mixtape
Jennifer Lucy Allan presents a mixtape from legendary Sheffield act Cabaret Voltaire.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Concert highlights from Makiko Hirabayashi
Soweto shares music from the Japanese, Copenhagen-based pianist's recent performance.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Bach, Biber and Buxtehude from Bucharest
Bach, Biber and Buxtehude with Mira Glodeanu and the SEMPRE baroque music ensemble.
