Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—American Landscapes
The RAI National Symphony Orchestra performs music by Grofé, Daugherty, Ives and Copland.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Start the day on the right note with 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
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales with Mendelssohn and Williams
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
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15:00
Choral Evensong—Buckfast Abbey
Choral Vespers from Buckfast Abbey on the Wednesday in the Octave of Pentecost.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Fanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847), Bliss and Disharmony
3/5 Donald Macleod delves into Fanny Hensel’s early married life and her Sunday concerts.
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17:00
In Tune—Live classical music for your commute
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 for your journey
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—The Philharmonia: Ravel, Rachmaninov and Respighi
The Philharmonia is joined by pianist Nikolai Lugansky, live from the Royal Festival Hall.
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21:45
The Essay—Instrumental, 3. Yolanda Charles, bass guitar
Conversations with musicians about their chosen instrument.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Reflective music for the day’s end
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—Fresh from Raquel Martins
Portuguese-born guitarist and vocalist Raquel Martins is back with a new single.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Mystery: Bruckner's Eighth Symphony
The WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne performs Bruckner's Eighth Symphony.
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