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 perform Sibelius, Chopin and Mendelssohn.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Start your 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—A classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto from Lucerne
Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
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15:00
Choral Evensong—Croydon Minster
From Croydon Minster.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Leos Janacek (1854-1928), Eternal Youth
3/5 Kate Molleson follows Janáček’s eventful 70th birthday year.
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17:00
In Tune—Drivetime classical
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—The eclectic classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Antonio Pappano conducts the LSO in Bernstein, Walker and Walton
Symphonies by George Walker and William Walton, and Leonard Bernstein's Serenade.
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21:45
The Essay—Death in Trieste, 3. I, Wincklemann
Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (R)
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22:00
Night Tracks—Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—21/05/2025
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—Gershwin and Rachmaninov
The Santa Cecilia Orchestra performs Gershwin, Rachmaninov and Mason Bates.
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