Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Ravel, Saint-Saëns and Rimsky-Korsakov
French pianist Bertrand Chamayou performs Saint-Saëns' Second Piano Concerto.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Wake up 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—Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 2 from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Leos Janacek (1854-1928), A New Muse
2/5 Kate Molleson tells the story of the encounter which upturned Janáček's life and music.
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17:00
In Tune—Experience classical music live in session
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Belshazzar’s Feast
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs music by Bernstein, Gershwin and Walton.
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21:45
The Essay—Death in Trieste, 2. The Trial
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—Meditative music for late night solace
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—20/05/2025
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—Chopin, Sibelius and Mendelssohn from Slovenia
The RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra perform Sibelius, Chopin and Mendelssohn.
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