Classical

Immersive music for moonlight

Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.

09 Jul 2026,·90 mins

Embrace the morning calm of classical music and birdsong

Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.

10 Jul 2026,·180 mins

Sail off to a restful sleep

Drift off with help from BBC Introducing artists and Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast.

06 Jul 2026,·60 mins

The Sixteen at the York Early Music Festival

Spanish Renaissance choral music from York Minster.

09 Jul 2026,·134 mins

BBC Proms special: Soothing classics for rest and relaxation

Unwind with the most blissful music you can experience at the BBC Proms this summer.

10 Jul 2026,·179 mins

Celebrating classical greats

Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.

10 Jul 2026,·210 mins

Beethoven's Violin Concerto

Veronika Eberle and the Swedish Radio Symphony perform Beethoven's only violin concerto.

10 Jul 2026,·360 mins

The Eddie Gripper trio live in session, cellist Sebastian Plano

The Eddie Gripper trio play live. Cellist Sebastian Plano on his new album.

10 Jul 2026,·120 mins

The Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead, London

Live from the Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead, London.

08 Jul 2026,·59 mins

Leslie Cavendish, former Beatles hairdresser

Michael Berkeley's guest is the former Beatles hairdresser, Leslie Cavendish.

05 Jul 2026,·86 mins

1727: Season of the Violin

1727, Cremona. Master craftsman Stradivari examines his latest creation: a perfect violin.

11 Jul 2026,·56 mins

BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances

Live performance and exclusive concerts from home and abroad.

10 Jul 2026,·180 mins

Unwind with a soothing piano soundtrack

Ease into a state of calm with two hours of soothing piano music.

09 Jul 2026,·120 mins

Live from the York Festival of Early Music

Celebrating the York Festival of Early Music in its 50th year.

05 Jul 2026,·59 mins

Classical music for focus or relaxation

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.

10 Jul 2026,·30 mins

Falla's Three-Cornered Hat in Building a Library with Jonathan Cross and Andrew McGregor

Andrew McGregor with the best of the week's new classical releases.

04 Jul 2026,·119 mins

Bizet's Les pêcheurs de perles

Juan Diego Flórez returns to the Vienna State Opera as leader of Ceylon's pearl fishermen.

04 Jul 2026,·208 mins

Roger Eno's Listening Chair

Elizabeth Alker welcomes ambient giant Roger Eno to the Listening Chair.

05 Jul 2026,·60 mins

Bohemian Rhapsody like you've never heard it before

Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor join forces in Queen's smash hit!

14 Sep 2025,·6 mins

Tom Service, Jacob Collier, four trombones and a pianist

Tom Service plays the best classical music alongside the latest stories in the arts world.

04 Jul 2026,·180 mins

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

Bucket and Spade

An evocation of the beach, summer, sand and sea in readings and music.

05 Jul 2026,·74 mins

Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Past, Present, Future

Donald Macleod and Alexander Douglas explore Nigerian art music past, present and future.

10 Jul 2026,·59 mins

Farewell to Maida Vale (1/2)

Apartment House with a special performance at BBC Maida Vale.

04 Jul 2026,·120 mins

Jess Gillam with... Catrin Finch

Jess Gillam hosts a listening party with the harpist and composer Catrin Finch.

04 Jul 2026,·60 mins

Recharge with soothing classical melodies

Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.

06 Jul 2026,·180 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

Jools meets Andrew Bird

Jools is joined by songwriter, singer and violinist Andrew Bird.

04 Jul 2026,·59 mins

Unforgettable Proms

Last Night of the Proms 2025

with Brian May, Roger Taylor, Alison Balsom, Louise Alder & Bill Bailey

13 Sep 2025,·216 mins

Rhestr Chwarae Y Gerddorfa

Uchafbwyntiau o gyngherddau Cerddorfa Genedlaethol Gymreig y BBC gydag artistiaid amrywiol

09 Jul 2026,·30 mins