Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Dvořák's Violin Concerto and Amy Beach's 'Gaelic' Symphony
The German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin and soloist Midori in Dvořák's Violin Concerto.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 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—A classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
On airClassical Live—Emilie Mayer's Symphony in F minor performed by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Live performance and exclusive concerts from home and abroad.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria, Fela's Quiet Rhythm
2/5Donald Macleod traces Fela Sowande’s early musical life with Alexander Douglas.
17:00
In Tune—The biggest names in classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—07/07/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Mahler's Resurrection Symphony
The BBC Philharmonic in Manchester.
21:45
The Essay—Call of the Wild, The Raccoon, Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate
Classical composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate takes us to the woodlands with the raccoon
22:00
Night Tracks—Meditative music for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—New from Norma Winston and Steve Gray with the NDR Radio Orchestra
A previously unreleased recording from two British jazz greats and the leading ensemble.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Brahms, Adamič and Alfvén from Slovenia
The SNG Maribor Symphony Orchestra and Andrew von Oeyen play Brahms' first piano concerto.
