Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Dai Fujikura: Entwine, Chopin's First Piano Concerto and Bruch's First Symphony
Korean-born pianist Seong-Jin Cho presents himself as a gifted Chopin interpreter.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Hannah's classical picks
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Tom McKinney
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Muzio Clementi (1752-1832), Clementi and Beethoven
4/5Donald Macleod explores the interactions between Muzio Clementi and Beethoven.(R)
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Big Chamber Weekend, British Favourites
3/4Mark Simpson and friends perform Ireland, Maxwell Davies, Howells and Simpson.(R)
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Thursday - Yu Kosuge plays Ravel
Japanese pianist Yu Kosuge plays Ravel's Piano Concerto in G
17:00
In Tune—Kebyart Ensemble, Carolyn Sampson, Marin Alsop and Deborah Borda
Kebyart Ensemble perform. Interviews with Carolyn Sampson, Marin Alsop and Deborah Borda.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for your journey
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—The CBSO perform Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky
Patricia Kopatchinskaja plays Stravinsky, live from Symphony Hall in Birmingham.
22:00
Free Thinking—The Generation Gap
Writer Howard Jacobson, photographer Ruth Sutoyé talk family histories with Matthew Sweet
22:45
The Essay—Paul Robeson in Five Songs, 4. Zog Nit Keynmol
4/5Tayo Aluko explores Paul Robeson's anguished 1949 Moscow performance of Zog Nit Keynmol.(R)
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for late night listening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30
Unclassified—The Blessed Madonna's Listening Chair
Elizabeth Alker with earthly and transcendent sounds from the world of ambient music.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Ning Feng is the soloist in Beethoven's Violin Concerto conducted by Giordano Bellincampi.
