Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Croatian Statehood Day
The Croatian RTSO plays Alfi Kabiljo's work Water and Fire for G.F.Händel.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Launch 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—The best classical morning music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—30/05/2025
Specially recorded music from BBC performing groups, the EBU and more.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Declining Years
5/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s final years with Karl.
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17:00
In Tune—Classical artists live in the studio
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Off airProgrammes will resume at 21:45
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21:45
The Essay—Larkin and Believing, Going
Helen Mort explores questions of faith and belief in response to Larkin's poem Going. (R)
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22:00
Late Junction—30/05/2025
Journeys in music, ancient to future. The home for adventurous listeners.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—30/05/2025
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—Pianist Mateusz Krzyżowski with the Polish Radio Orchestra
A concert featuring Mozart's Piano Concerto no.19 and his 'Jupiter' Symphony.
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