Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Mahler 5 from Budapest
The Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Budapest plays Mahler's fifth symphony.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Wake up with classical music
Join Al Ryan this 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—John Adams' Harmonielehre from the BBC Proms
Exclusive concert recordings reflecting a great summer of music-making
15:00
Choral Evensong—Gloucester Cathedral
Live from Gloucester Cathedral during the Three Choirs Festival.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884), Collaborations and Concertos
3/5Donald Macleod surveys some of Alice Mary Smith’s compositional collaborations
17:00
In Tune—Live music and news from the world of classical
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
BBC Proms—2026, Elgar’s First Symphony
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Ryan Wigglesworth and Claire Booth
22:00
Night Tracks—Immersive music for late night listening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—29/07/2026
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—BBC Proms 2025: Arvo Pärt at 90
The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir celebrate Arvo Pärt from the Royal Albert Hall.
