Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Polish National Day
Sacred works by Rossini and Szymanowski from Warsaw. Jonathan Swain presents.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Hannah's classical alarm call
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Georgia Mann
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842), Vienna, Haydn and Beethoven
4/5Cherubini meets Haydn and Beethoven in Vienna. With Donald Macleod.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Schwarzenberg Schubertiade (3/4)
Debussy, Brahms and Schubert from the Schwarzenberg Schubertiade.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Thursday - Live with the BBC Philharmonic
Robert Laidlow curates a concert of music by Herschel, Missy Mazzoli and Britten.
17:00
In Tune—Aynur Doğan, Nakyung Park and David Braid
Katie Derham is joined by Kurdish singer Aynur Doğan.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Your invigorating classical playlist
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Fanfare for the Makers
A special concert to celebrate the BBC’s 40-year partnership with the Ulster Orchestra.
22:00
Free Thinking—Being Human 2021
Reseach into covid comics, codes in Dickens, projecting books onto hospital ceilings.
22:45
Between the Ears—New Creatives, Quilts of Love
4/7We explore the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt and its first display in 27 years
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for late-night listening
Hannah Peel with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30
Unclassified—Ambient Inspirations at the London Jazz Festival
Elizabeth Alker with music by a new generation of unclassifiable composers.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Louis Lortie plays Beethoven in Montreal
Beethoven sonatas from French-Canadian pianist Louis Lortie. Presented by Jonathan Swain.
