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2026
Shostakovich's Tenth
Live at the BBC Proms: the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Cristian Măcelaru
18 Aug 2026,·179 mins
Elgar’s heartfelt Cello Concerto
Pablo Ferrández plays the unforgettable opening movement.
17 Aug 2026,·8 mins
Black Dyke Band
Featuring the very best in brass as performed by the world famous Black Dyke Band.
18 Aug 2026,·117 mins
The best classical music wake-up call
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
18 Aug 2026,·180 mins
Blissful sounds for night owls
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
18 Aug 2026,·89 mins
Dozing on a bed of waves
Set sail on a restful journey with this classical and ambient mix.
17 Aug 2026,·60 mins
BBC Proms Special: Soothing classical music for inner calm
Restore your inner calm with this collection of soothing classical music.
16 Aug 2026,·180 mins
Ravel, Salonen & Lutosławski from Sweden
Conductor Nicholas Collon and soprano Camilla Tilling play Ravel's song cycle Shéhérazade.
18 Aug 2026,·360 mins
Refresh your morning with classical music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
18 Aug 2026,·210 mins
1808: Yes, we will have a pianoforte
1808, Hampshire. Jane Austen joins a growing craze for the pianoforte.
22 Aug 2026,·56 mins
Gershwin’s Piano Concerto from the BBC Proms
Exclusive concert recordings reflecting a great summer of music-making.
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
London Calling
Mendelssohn takes London by storm. With Kate Molleson.
18 Aug 2026,·59 mins
Live flute, guitar, and oud music
Petroc Trelawny with live music from the Meraki Duo and oud player Yasamin Shahhosseini.
18 Aug 2026,·120 mins
Chichester Cathedral
From Chichester Cathedral during the Southern Cathedrals Festival.
12 Aug 2026,·59 mins
Unwind with a soothing piano soundtrack
Ease into a state of calm with two hours of soothing piano music.
09 Jul 2026,·120 mins
Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
18 Aug 2026,·30 mins
Prog rock ripples and Jane Weaver's Listening Chair
Elizabeth Alker shares new and classic genre-defying music inspired by prog rock.
19 Jul 2026,·60 mins
From the Sound of Battle to the Silence of Peace
The Bellot Ensemble in a concert from the Beverley and East Riding Early Music Festival.
16 Aug 2026,·59 mins
Start your morning right with beautiful harmonies
Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.
17 Aug 2026,·180 mins
BBC Proms Composer: Copland with Allyson Devenish and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with new classical releases and Allyson Devenish's top Copland recordings.
15 Aug 2026,·119 mins
Erland Cooper: Series 7
Soundtrack for a rainy day ft. Jarvis Cocker
Erland Cooper selects songs inspired by petrichor, the smell of rain falling on dry ground
25 Apr 2026,·60 mins
Wild Swans by Elena Kats-Chernin
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores a piece of classical music, mapping it in a musical landscape.
16 Aug 2026,·89 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
Jools and guests share their musical favourites
Jools is joined by singer and actor Ute Lemper.
08 Aug 2026,·59 mins
Two hours of classical sparkle
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning.
16 Aug 2026,·120 mins
Jess Gillam with... Tansy Davies
Jess Gillam is joined by composer Tansy Davies to share the music they love.
08 Aug 2026,·60 mins
Young Voices
Conductor Sofi Jeannin explores the magic of young voices in compositions.
24 Mar 2024,·59 mins
Requiem for America: Singing for the Invisible People
Brent Michael Davids' Requiem for America: Singing for the Invisible People.
15 Aug 2026,·120 mins
Jordi Savall, Rafael Payare and Jennifer Higdon
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend!
15 Aug 2026,·180 mins
Carlos Acosta, dancer
Michael Berkeley's guest is the Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Carlos Acosta.
12 Jul 2026,·52 mins
