Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Accademia Bizantina from Rome
Inaugural concert of the harpsichord donated to the Presidency of the Republic.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wake up your senses with classical music.
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Your perfect classical playlist
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Once Upon A Time... Hans Christian Andersen
Specially recorded music from the BBC Performing Groups, the EBU and more.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), The Esterhaza Opera
1/5Donald Macleod explores how his employer’s obsession fuelled his own musical growth.
17:00
In Tune—Wind down from work with classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Switch up your listening with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—BBC Symphony Orchestra from Seoul
Conducted by Sakari Oramo in Strauss, Sibelius, and Britten with pianist Yeol Eum Son.
21:45
The Essay—The Death and Life of Christopher Marlowe, Death in Deptford
1/10Jerry Brotton explores the short and turbulent life of Christopher ‘Kit’ Marlowe.
22:00
Night Tracks—Eclectic music for after dark
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Tawiah’s 4/4
The singer-songwriter and film score composer shares four favourite jazz albums this week.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Symphonic Fairy Tales from Switzerland
The St. Gallen Symphony Orchestra performs Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade suite.
