Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
Cristian Măcelaru conducts Elgar's choral masterpiece in Cologne.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Roll out of bed into classical music
Join Al Ryan for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Great classical music for your morning
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—27/10/2026
Sibelius's Second Symphony.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Clara and Liszt
Donald Macleod meets the friends (and foes) of composer Clara Schumann.
17:00
In Tune—Classical music live in the studio
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—27/10/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—The Rite of Spring
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra plays Stravinsky and new music by Mark Simpson.
21:45
The Essay—Solo, 27/10/2026
A soloist’s-eye-view of some of classical music’s miniature masterpieces.
22:00
Night Tracks—Eclectic music for after dark
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—27/10/2026
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—Stravinsky's Violin Concerto from Berlin
Violinist Leila Josefowicz performs with the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra.
