Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Ease into 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—Refresh your morning with classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, Prokofiev's 6th Symphony and music by Bartok and Schumann.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—John Rutter (born 1945), Episode 5
5/5 An informative and accessible guide to John Rutter's life and music
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17:00
In Tune—05/12/2025
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—05/12/2025
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—Sounds of Christmas
Celebrate Christmas with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra & ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers live from Snape Maltings. (R)
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21:45
The Essay—Electronic Women, 05/12/2025
Hannah Peel delves into the stories and sound worlds of five female electronic pioneers.
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22:00
Late Junction—05/12/2025
Journeys in music, ancient to future. The home for adventurous listeners.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—05/12/2025
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—ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms 2025: Arvo Pärt at 90
Tõnu Kaljuste and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir perform well-loved music by Pärt
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