Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Bach's Mass in B minor from Rome
The Santa Cecilia Orchestra and Chorus perform Bach's Mass in B minor.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Kickstart your day 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—Relax into the day with classical
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Live with the Ulster Orchestra
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Max Roach (1924-2007), MBoom
4/5 Kate Molleson explores Max Roach’s percussion ensemble Mboom.
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17:00
In Tune—27/11/2025
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Revive and relax with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Alpesh Chauhan.
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21:45
The Essay—Watching from the Wings, 11/04/2024
Michael Goldfarb remembers his theatrical life as an actor. (R)
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22:00
Off airProgrammes will resume at 23:30
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23:30
'Round Midnight—27/11/2025
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—Mahler's 4th Symphony from Berlin
The German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin perform Mahler's 4th and music by Unsuk Chin.
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