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Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—John Storgårds conducts Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No 4 and Hans Abrahamsen’s delicate Horn Concerto.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Breakfast with the best 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—Brahms Symphony no 4 from the BBC Proms
Exclusive concert recordings reflecting a great summer of music-making.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021), Coming Alive
1/5Donald Macleod reflects back on the life and music of Stephen Sondheim.
17:00
In Tune—Classical artists live in session
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
BBC Proms—2026, Rattle Conducts Schumann
Live at the BBC Proms: Simon Rattle, Isabelle Faust and the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra.
22:00
Night Tracks—Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.(R)
23:30
'Round Midnight—07/09/2026
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—Iberian Jubilate
The Cantoría vocal ensemble performs music from the Iberian Renaissance.
