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Wake up your senses with classical music.
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
20 Apr 2026,·180 mins
Dietmar Mueller-Elmau, entrepreneur
Michael Berkeley's Guest is the entrepreneur Dietmar Mueller-Elmau.
19 Apr 2026,·86 mins
Your perfect classical playlist
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
20 Apr 2026,·210 mins
Eclectic music for after dark
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
20 Apr 2026,·90 mins
A sea full of Z’s
Drift off to the sound of this calming, classical mix.
13 Apr 2026,·60 mins
1415: War, Pestilence and Sweet Sounds
The year is 1415. The Battle of Agincourt heralds a profound change in the sound of music.
18 Apr 2026,·56 mins
Flowing classical music for inner calm
Relax with gentle classical music, from peaceful piano to calming orchestral movements.
17 Apr 2026,·180 mins
Accademia Bizantina from Rome
Inaugural concert of the harpsichord donated to the Presidency of the Republic.
20 Apr 2026,·360 mins
Shostakovich's Symphony No. 9 in Building a Library with Yshani Perinpanayagam and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with new classical releases and a top choice recording for Shostakovich 9.
18 Apr 2026,·119 mins
Kaija Saariaho's Innocence
Live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Kaija Saariaho's Innocence.
18 Apr 2026,·134 mins
Once Upon A Time... Hans Christian Andersen
Specially recorded concert performances of classical music - on the theme of fairy tales
Once Upon A Time...
Elizabeth Alker with a late-night journey through folkloric and fairytale-inspired music.
19 Apr 2026,·60 mins
Music in Le Marais
Music from 18th Century Paris
19 Apr 2026,·59 mins
Once Upon a Time...
Actors Pearce Quigley and Lydia Wilson with readings about princesses, spells and frogs.
19 Apr 2026,·74 mins
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
The Esterhaza Opera
Donald Macleod explores how his employer’s obsession fuelled his own musical growth.
20 Apr 2026,·59 mins
The perfect classical half hour
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
17 Apr 2026,·30 mins
Soothing piano music for quiet moments
A seamless mix of tranquil piano music interspersed with gentle nature sounds.
16 Apr 2026,·120 mins
Three Hours of Classical Sparkle
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh.
19 Apr 2026,·180 mins
Guildford Cathedral
From Guildford Cathedral.
15 Apr 2026,·59 mins
BBC Symphony Orchestra from Seoul
Conducted by Sakari Oramo in Strauss, Sibelius, and Britten with pianist Yeol Eum Son.
20 Apr 2026,·134 mins
Classical, blues and jazz for the weekend
Jools is joined by architectural historian Sir Charles Saumarez Smith.
18 Apr 2026,·59 mins
Erland Cooper: Series 7
Feel lighter with luminous sounds ft Laura Misch
Feel lighter with Erland Cooper’s musical selections inspired by light and luminosity.
20 Apr 2026,·60 mins
Find your flow with a relaxing classical soundtrack
Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.
Pianist Chloe Flower
Live music from pianist Chloe Flower and poetry from Simon Armitage.
20 Apr 2026,·120 mins
Violinist Alena Baeva with sublime Beethoven in the studio
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend.
18 Apr 2026,·180 mins
Eavesdropping: Nathalie Forget & Audrey Chen
Live performances from the Eavesdropping festival of experimental music in London.
18 Apr 2026,·120 mins
Ten Minute Meditations - Series 6
Nurture kindness and compassion: Sharon Salzberg
Find kindness and compassion for yourself and others with this guided meditation.
03 May 2026,·10 mins
Mozart's Piano Sonata in A major, K. 331
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores one of Mozart's greatest hits, the Piano Sonata in A major.
12 Apr 2026,·89 mins
Jess Gillam with... Sterling Elliott
Jess Gillam swaps music choices with cellist Sterling Elliott.
18 Apr 2026,·60 mins
Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog
Aled Hughes yn cyflwyno Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog a Cherddorfa Genedlaethol Gymreig y BBC.
03 Apr 2026,·90 mins
