Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Francesco Piemontesi plays Liszt's Piano Concerto no 2
The RAI National Orchestra performs Liszt's second piano concerto.
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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—Your perfect classical playlist
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Rachmaninov's Isle of the Dead from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
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15:00
Choral Evensong—St Paul’s Knightsbridge, London
St Paul’s Knightsbridge, London with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre (1665-1729), It’s a Lyrical Life
3/5 Jacquet de La Guerre plunges into mythical stories to write her very first opera.
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17:00
In Tune—Live classical music for your drive
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Switch up your listening with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Piano music by Chopin and Schubert
Pianist Eric Lu plays Chopin and Schubert, recorded at a Wigmore Hall recital
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21:45
The Essay—The Little Secrets of Great Works, The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Sam Leith on his fascination with a background figure in Judith Kerr's classic book. (R)
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22:00
Night Tracks—Eclectic music for after dark
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—Brand new from Fini Bearman
One from the UK singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and educator’s new album.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Boulanger, Dutilleux and Berlioz from Berlin
The German Symphony Orchestra play Dutilleux's Cello Concerto.
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