Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Prokofiev, Stravinsky, Bacewicz and Mozart from Stockholm
Nicolas Altstaedt joins the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in Bacewicz's Cello Concerto.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Roll out of bed into classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Celebrating classical greats
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Shostakovich's Ninth Symphony
Specially recorded music from the BBC Performing Groups, the EBU and more.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849), Boiling Point
4/5Cracks start to show in Chopin’s relationship with George Sand. With Donald Macleod.
17:00
In Tune—Jeff Beal and Levi Andreassen
Live music from American composer Jeff Beal and double bassist Levi Andreassen.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for focus or relaxation
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—BBC Symphony Orchestra from Beijing
Sakari Oramo conducts Brahms, Judith Weir, and Bartok with pianist Bertrand Chamayou.
21:45
The Essay—Martin Hayes Turns the Tune, A Hero of the Irish Fiddle
Olivia O'Leary talks to internationally acclaimed Irish fiddle-player Martin Hayes.
22:00
Night Tracks—Immersive music for late night listening
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—A new release from Nubiyan Twist
A groove-filled track from the London-based ensemble, featuring The Zawose Queens.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Schubert and Brahms from Norway
Vadym Kholodenko joins the Norwegian Radio Orchestra in Brahms's Second Piano Concerto.
