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Haydn's 'Emperor' String Quartet in Building a Library with Laura Tunbridge and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with the best new classical releases.
03 Oct 2026,·119 mins
Steve Reich at 90
Tom meets the pioneering American composer Steve Reich.
03 Oct 2026,·180 mins
A serene soundtrack for a gentle slumber
Drift away with the calming sounds of this classical and ambient mix.
28 Sep 2026,·60 mins
Jools and guests share their musical favourites
Jools is joined by journalist and writer Dylan Jones.
03 Oct 2026,·59 mins
Wake up with classical music
Join Mark Forrest every Sunday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
04 Oct 2026,·150 mins
Eclectic music for after dark
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
01 Oct 2026,·90 mins
Soothing classical sounds for a calming reset
Envelop yourself in the clear waters of this soothing classical music mix.
02 Oct 2026,·180 mins
1846: A Birmingham Oratorio
1846, Birmingham. The premiere of Mendelssohn's Elijah puts the city on the musical map.
10 Oct 2026,·56 mins
Rachmaninov's Cello Sonata in G minor from Croatia
Monika Leskovar and Martina Filjak play Rachmaninov, Pärt, Bersa, Piazzolla, and de Falla.
04 Oct 2026,·360 mins
Puccini's La rondine (1921 Version)
Ermonela Jaho stars with the BBC SO and BBC Singers conducted by Carlo Rizzi.
03 Oct 2026,·123 mins
Jess Gillam with... Tom Coult
Jess Gillam is joined by British composer Tom Coult for a listening party.
03 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Elgar’s Enigma Variations
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London
Live from the Chapel of the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London.
30 Sep 2026,·59 mins
The eclectic classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
02 Oct 2026,·30 mins
A classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music for your morning.
02 Oct 2026,·210 mins
2026
Last Night of the Proms 2026
Live at the BBC Proms: classical music’s greatest global party draws the season to a close
12 Sep 2026,·239 mins
The London Bulgarian Choir
Live music from the London Bulgarian Choir. Curator Ann Dumas.
02 Oct 2026,·120 mins
Francis Fukuyama, political scientist
Michael Berkeley's guest is the American political scientist Francis Fukuyama.
04 Oct 2026,·86 mins
Radio 3’s musical lighthouse adventure
Highlights of twelve hours of live broadcasting condensed into 60 minutes…
28 Sep 2026,·59 mins
Joby Talbot's Piedra de sol
The BBC Singers, conducted by Owain Park, perform music by Joby Talbot and Victoria.
01 Oct 2026,·134 mins
Reich and beyond
Cutting-edge and experimental new music in live performance, plus interviews and features.
03 Oct 2026,·120 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
To Dolly, with love
Sheridan Smith, Beverley Knight and Ward Thomas pay tribute to Dolly Parton at the Proms.
12 Sep 2026,·6 mins
Dreamlike classical music to boost productivity
Get in the zone with a dreamlike mix of classical favourites and contemporary sounds.
Journeys in Resonance
Elizabeth Alker with brand new music from artists and composers defying genre conventions.
27 Sep 2026,·60 mins
A vibrant classical playlist to lift your morning
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to accompany your Sunday morning.
04 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Enrich your day with peaceful classical music
Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.
30 Sep 2026,·180 mins
Cyril Scott (1879-1970)
Twilight Years
Donald Macleod follows Cyril Scott through the final decades of his life.
02 Oct 2026,·59 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
Lukas Sternath plays a late Schubert Piano Sonata
Schubert and Mendelssohn from from some of Radio 3's current New Generation Artists.
03 Oct 2026,·84 mins
