Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—BBC Proms: Vivaldi and Bach
Théotime Langlois de Swarte makes a Proms debut as soloist with his ensemble Le Consort.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—The best classical music wake-up call
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—The ideal mix of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the in best classical music for your morning.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Tchaikovsky's Pathetique with Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Arthur Bliss (1891 - 1975), The Elder Statesman
5/5Donald Macleod with biographer Paul Spicer explore the final decades for Sir Arthur Bliss.
17:00
In Tune—Wind down from the day with classical
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Radio 3 in Concert—Wigmore Hall 125: Abel Selaocoe and Bantu Ensemble
Abel Selaocoe and Bantu Ensemble, live from Wigmore Hall’s 125th Anniversary Festival.
21:45
The Essay—The Other Shostakoviches, Zara Levina: Simple Gifts
Chris Addison explores the work of Zara Levina, a composer still little known in the West.
22:00
Late Junction—05/06/2026
Journeys in music, ancient to future. The home for adventurous listeners.
23:30
'Round Midnight—05/06/2026
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Truls Mørk and Håvard Gimse in Barcelona
Cello sonatas by Franck and Grieg performed at the Pau Casals International Music Festival
