Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—The CBSO and Kian Soltani: Saint-Sa毛ns' Cello Concerto
Kazuki Yamada leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in a French programme.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Roll out of bed into classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
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09:30
Essential Classics—Great classical music for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Elgar鈥檚 Enigma Variations
Exclusive concert recordings, including Charles Mackerras performing Elgar.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Richard Wagner (1813-1883), A Royal Affair
4/5 Wagner finds a prince, a muse, and a scandal. 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—A 30-minute prescription for calm
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Grace: Geneva Lewis plays Maconchy
The 蜜芽传媒 NOW and Stephanie Childress perform four works by female composers.
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21:45
The Essay—Opera on a Plate, 20/11/2025
Walter Iuzzolino seeks out the perfect match of food and music, entwined in Italian opera.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Blissful sounds for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—One from D鈥橝ngelo in tribute
Soweto presents a track from the late inimitable neo soul pioneer D鈥橝ngelo.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Works by Makoto Ozone and Leonard Bernstein
The Berlin Radio Symphony fuse jazz, classical and minimal music.
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