Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Schubert from Schwarzenberg
Pianist Paul Lewis plays Schubert Sonatas. Penny Gore presents.
 
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Start the day with classical music
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
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09:30
Essential Classics—Classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
 
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—The Nash Ensemble's Diamond Anniversary
Elizabeth Alker with specially recorded music from Bath and Berlin.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—JS Bach at Christmas, Leipzig, 1745
5/5 Bach produces his final cantata for Christmas Day. With Donald Macleod. (R)
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17:00
In Tune—In Tune - the Christmas edition
Katie Derham presents live music and interviews from the finest classical musicians.
 
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for your journey
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. (R)
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19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—Sounds of Christmas
Celebrate Christmas with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra & ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers live from Snape Maltings.
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21:45
The Essay—Full Moon on Progress St, Billie Holiday: Strange Fruit
Dr Rommi Smith examines a turning-point moment in the life of five Black female musicians.
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22:00
Late Junction—Winter Solstice with Shovel Dance Collective
Verity Sharp selects songs for the winter solstice with Shovel Dance Collective.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Young Jazz Musician 2024
Soweto presents highlights from this year's finalists.
 
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Kurtág plays with Bach
György Kurtág's piano arrangements of Bach chorales from the Musikdorf Ernen Festival.
 
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