Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Rachmaninov's First Symphony at the 2023 ѿý Proms
John Storgårds conducts Rachmaninov, and Dame Sarah Connolly sings Pejačević and Mahler.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Breakfast with the best classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
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09:30
Essential Classics—Your perfect classical playlist
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—28/05/2025
Specially recorded music from ѿý performing groups, the EBU and more.
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15:00
Choral Evensong—St Davids Cathedral
From St Davids Cathedral for the Eve of the Ascension.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Possessiveness and Jealousy
3/5 Donald Macleod delves into Beethoven’s possessiveness over his nephew Karl.
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17:00
In Tune—Music news and live classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. (R)
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—28/05/2025
Radio 3 in Concert from the ѿý Scottish Symphony Orchestra
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21:45
The Essay—Larkin and Believing, Water
Jean Sprackland explores her own faith in response to Philip Larkin's poem Water. (R)
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22:00
Night Tracks—Immersive music for late night listening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—28/05/2025
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—Mozart from Bucharest
The Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra plays Mozart's Symphony no 38.
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