Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Chopin, Sibelius and Mendelssohn from Slovenia
The RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra play Chopin's 2nd piano concerto with Dejan Lazić.
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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—The ideal mix of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Bruckner’s Symphony No 7
Bruckner 7 alongside Bruch’s Violin Concerto No 1, performed by Arabella Steinbacher.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—John Rutter (born 1945), Episode 4
4/5 An informative and accessible guide to John Rutter's life and music
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17:00
In Tune—04/12/2025
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—04/12/2025
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Stephen Hough plays Grieg's Piano Concerto
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SSO celebrates 90 years with music by Grieg, Tippett and Ayanna Witter-Johnson.
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21:45
The Essay—Electronic Women, 04/12/2025
Hannah Peel delves into the stories and sound worlds of five female electronic pioneers.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Blissful sounds for after-hours
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—04/12/2025
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 5 from Budapest
The Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Budapest plays Mahler's tumultuous fifth symphony.
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