Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Folklore, Positivity, and Feminine energy
Sibelius' Finlandia, Dvořák's popular Violin Concerto, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 4.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Boost your morning with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—A feast of great music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Isabelle Faust plays Schumann's Violin Concerto from the BBC Proms
Exclusive concert recordings reflecting a great summer of music-making.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021), An Assassin, a Hat, and a Wood
4/5Donald Macleod reflects back on the life and music of Stephen Sondheim.
17:00
In Tune—Classical artists live in the studio
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
BBC Proms—2026, Bach’s Mass in B minor with Arcangelo
Live at the BBC Proms: Jonathan Cohen directs Arcangelo in Bach's Mass in B minor.
22:00
Night Tracks—Immersive music for moonlight
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.(R)
23:30
'Round Midnight—10/09/2026
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—Leonard Slatkin conducts Mozart, Richard Strauss, and Cindy McTee
Young French virtuoso pianist David Fray performs in Mozart's Piano Concerto No 20.
