Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Clara Schumann and Bruckner
The German Symphony Orchestra Berlin plays Bruckner, and Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Start 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 very best of classical music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Jean Sibelius' Violin Concerto with Bomsori Kim and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-1594), Father of the Chapel
4/5 After hard times, a celebrated composer Palestrina is thinking about entering priesthood.
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17:00
In Tune—Drivetime classical
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—The perfect classical half hour
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Mozart's Symphony No 40 from Royal Northern Sinfonia
Riccardo Minasi and Royal Northern Sinfonia perform Schubert, Berlioz and Mozart.
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21:45
The Essay—Unsung Heroes, 4. Working with the composer
Stephen Wyatt champions the importance of the librettist's role in opera and musicals.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Meditative music for late night solace
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—One from Elaine Correa
The London based Latin pianist pays homage to jazz and Afro Cuban traditions.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Bruckner's Symphony no 7 from Oslo
Ingo Metzmacher conducts the Oslo Philharmonic in Wagner excerpts and a Bruckner symphony.
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