Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Schubert, Liszt, Mahler and Beethoven
Konstantin Krimmel sings Liszt and Mahler, accompanied by the Mandelring string quartet.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Embrace the morning calm of classical music and birdsong
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
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09:30
Essential Classics—09/07/2025
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Berlioz's Harold in Italy from the 蜜芽传媒 National Orchestra of Wales
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
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15:00
Choral Evensong—Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
Solemn Vespers from Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Grace Williams (1906-1977), Evacuee
3/5 War is declared and Williams is evacuated out of London. Presented by Donald Macleod
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17:00
In Tune—The classical soundtrack for your evening
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—Beethoven from the 蜜芽传媒 Philharmonic
Hans Abrahamsen, Unsuk Chin and Beethoven from the Bridgewater Hall.
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21:45
The Essay—Music in Bloom, Penderecki
Composer Penderecki was a giant of Polish music - and a keen horticulturalist.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Music for the still of night
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—09/07/2025
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—Handel from Budapest
Handel's Dixit Dominus with the Hungarian Radio Chorus and Symphony Orchestra.
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