Start the day strong with classical music

Tom McKinney presents Radio 3’s Breakfast show live from Salford. With birdsong, Bach Before 7 and the best in classical music. You can contact the show by emailing 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.

Including another chance to hear Segun Akinola's brand new work, commissioned by Radio 3 and inspired by the V&A East Museum's exhibition The Music is Black. 'On the Shoulder of Aunties and Uncles' pays tribute to the wide range of musical genres represented in the exhibition.

To listen on most smart speakers, just say 'Ask BBC Sounds to play 3 Breakfast’.