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John Nichol, writer, former RAF Navigator
Michael Berkeley's guest is the writer and former Royal Air Force navigator, John Nichol.
28 Jun 2026,·86 mins
Wagner's Siegfried
The third instalment of Barrie Kosky's Ring Cycle, starring Andreas Schager.
27 Jun 2026,·268 mins
Brahms Op.116-119 in Building a Library with Lucy Parham
A thorough look at the week's classical music releases, plus news and recommendations.
27 Jun 2026,·119 mins
Pitch Perfect
Performance and news from the world of Early Music.
28 Jun 2026,·59 mins
1722: Pitch Imperfect
1722, Köthen. Bach rethinks tuning, and expands the possibilities of music.
04 Jul 2026,·56 mins
The best classical music wake-up call
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
29 Jun 2026,·180 mins
Haydn, Mozart and Schubert quartets
The Marmen Quartet and Chiaroscuro Quartet perform at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival
29 Jun 2026,·360 mins
Rameau - Tristes apprêts
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores a piece of classical music, mapping it in a musical landscape.
28 Jun 2026,·89 mins
Sleep Goals: Get settled for sleep with help from Elis James
Elis James presents a soundtrack to settle your mind and help you drift off to sleep.
22 Jun 2026,·60 mins
Peaceful music for moments of calm
Soundtrack your day with blissful classical music to soothe your soul.
26 Jun 2026,·180 mins
3 piano superstars in the studio: Jon Batiste and the Labeque sisters
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend!
27 Jun 2026,·180 mins
Three hours of classical sparkle
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh.
28 Jun 2026,·180 mins
Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Portsmouth Cathedral
From Portsmouth Cathedral.
24 Jun 2026,·59 mins
Jools with music for Saturday lunchtime
Jools is joined by the author and historian John Goodall.
27 Jun 2026,·59 mins
Gentle piano music for deep concentration
Enter a space of calm, steady concentration with two hours of calming piano music.
25 Jun 2026,·120 mins
Into the American West
Henry Goodman and Lorelei King with readings and music evoking the American landscape.
28 Jun 2026,·74 mins
Your daily classical soundtrack
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
25 Jun 2026,·30 mins
By moonlight
Elizabeth Alker picks new moon-inspired tracks from today's genre-defying artists.
28 Jun 2026,·60 mins
Brahms and Bees
Anna-Maria Helsing and the BBC Concert Orchestra are joined by cellist Senja Rummukainen.
25 Jun 2026,·134 mins
A gleaming like ivory
Kate Molleson presents the world premiere of music by Nicholas Bentz for Wigmore Hall.
27 Jun 2026,·120 mins
Anonymous
Beyond Composers
When an author is absent, who else comes to the fore in music's story? With Donald Macleod
18 Jun 2026,·59 mins
Mozart's 4th Horn Concerto from Wales
Live concert performances and exclusive concerts for the afternoon.
Jess Gillam with... Eldbjørg Hemsing
Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with the Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing.
27 Jun 2026,·60 mins
A feast of great music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
29 Jun 2026,·210 mins
Ten Minute Meditations - Series 6
Nurture kindness and compassion: Sharon Salzberg
Find kindness and compassion for yourself and others with this guided meditation.
03 May 2026,·10 mins
Actor Helen George and pianist Ariel Lanyi
Katie Derham with live music from pianist Ariel Lanyi and actor-singer Helen George.
26 Jun 2026,·120 mins
2. Alexandra Whittingham
Guitarist Alexandra Whittingham chooses a selection of music for Sunday evening
De-stress your morning with gentle music
Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.
Erland Cooper: Series 7
Soundtrack for a rainy day ft. Jarvis Cocker
Erland Cooper selects songs inspired by petrichor, the smell of rain falling on dry ground
25 Apr 2026,·60 mins
