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Elif Shafak, novelist
Michael Berkeley's guest is the writer Elif Shafak.
18 Oct 2026,·86 mins
Vivaldi's Cello Concertos in Building a Library with Charlotte Gardner and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with the best of the week's new classical releases.
17 Oct 2026,·119 mins
Calm waters on the sea of sleep
Find the perfect soundtrack to a good night’s rest with this classical mix.
12 Oct 2026,·60 mins
The pianist and bandleader picks his favourite classical music
Jools is joined by the actress, comedian, impressionist and writer Ronni Ancona.
17 Oct 2026,·59 mins
Kickstart your day with the best classical music
Join Mark Forrest every Sunday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
18 Oct 2026,·150 mins
Donizetti's La fille du régiment
Juan Diego Flórez stars as Tonio in Donizetti's comic masterpiece from The Royal Opera.
17 Oct 2026,·208 mins
Gentle classical music to help you unwind
Restore your inner calm with this playlist of gentle classical music.
16 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Conductor Sakari Oramo on music and making magic
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend!
17 Oct 2026,·180 mins
1853: At Home, Among Friends
1853, Düsseldorf. A young Johannes Brahms visits the home of Robert and Clara Schumann.
24 Oct 2026,·56 mins
Salisbury Cathedral
A service from Salisbury Cathedral.
14 Oct 2026,·59 mins
Jess Gillam with... Clarice Jensen
Jess Gillam hosts a listening party with the cellist and composer Clarice Jensen.
17 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Blissful sounds for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
15 Oct 2026,·90 mins
The perfect classical half hour
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
16 Oct 2026,·30 mins
The perfect musical accompaniment to your morning
Sarah Walker with three hours of sparkling classical music for your Sunday morning.
18 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Angelic choral music by Schubert
The Feldkirch Chamber Chorus with director Benjamin Lack sing Schubert's choral works.
18 Oct 2026,·360 mins
Erland Cooper: Series 8
Glide into a musical dream ft. Seán Ronayne
Erland Cooper shares a soothing soundtrack filled with hopes and dreams.
24 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Britten's Simple Symphony
Timothy Ridout and the Munich Chamber Orchestra play works by Tabakova, Bach and Britten.
15 Oct 2026,·134 mins
A classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music for your morning.
16 Oct 2026,·210 mins
Errollyn Wallen's Mighty River
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the musical surrounds of Errollyn Wallen's Mighty River.
11 Oct 2026,·89 mins
Healing classical music to soothe and inspire
Ease into sleep with this soothing classical and ambient mix.
15 Oct 2026,·120 mins
Jeneba Kanneh-Mason plays Chopin’s Piano Concerto No 2
Linton Stephens presents remarkable performances from across the UK and abroad.
Shhh...
Cutting-edge and experimental new music in live performance, plus interviews and features.
17 Oct 2026,·120 mins
Graham Ross and the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge perform live. Femi Elufowoju Jr on directing Rigoletto
The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge. Theatre and opera director Femi Elufowoju Jr.
16 Oct 2026,·120 mins
Tania León
The Past and Future
Kate Molleson follows Tania León's trajectory, including receiving a Pulitzer Prize.
16 Oct 2026,·59 mins
The Parish Church
From Pepys and Larkin to Barbara Pym; Purcell and Handel to Howard Goodall's Psalm 23.
11 Oct 2026,·74 mins
WF Bach
Performance and news from the world of Early Music.
18 Oct 2026,·59 mins
It’s Judgement Time
Hannah Peel peaks behind the curtain of brass band adjudication.
11 Oct 2026,·59 mins
Radio 3’s musical lighthouse adventure
Highlights of twelve hours of live broadcasting condensed into 60 minutes…
28 Sep 2026,·59 mins
Calm your morning with gently expressive harmonies
Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.
14 Oct 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
