Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Alina Ibragimova with the German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin
Alina Ibragimova with the German Symphony Orchestra Berlin in Beethoven's Violin Concerto.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Ease into the day with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
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09:30
Essential Classics—The ideal mix of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—The Cardinall鈥檚 Musick live from London's Wigmore Hall
Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Leos Janacek (1854-1928), On the Cusp
1/5 Kate Molleson explores the struggles of Jan谩膷ek's long-awaited breakthrough era.
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17:00
In Tune—Live music at drivetime
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Switch up your listening with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Paul Lewis in recital
The pianist plays Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart and Schubert at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall.
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21:45
The Essay—Death in Trieste, 1. The Strange Case of Signor Gioanni
Se谩n Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (R)
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22:00
Night Tracks—Blissful sounds for night owls
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—19/05/2025
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Ravel, Saint-Sa毛ns and Rimsky-Korsakov
French pianist Bertrand Chamayou performs Saint-Sa毛ns' Second Piano Concerto.
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