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Listen online to the internet radio of BBC Radio 3 live, the second most-listened-to classical music broadcaster radio station in the UK. Listeners are drawn to it for its conservative approach to entertainment. BBC Radio 3 offers a balanced mix of speech-related programmes and classical music. Those who love orchestral concerts will find their interests catered to in the schedule, with "Radio 3 in Concert" airing from 7:30pm to 10pm on weekdays, featuring live concert broadcasts. Every summer, the renowned "BBC Proms" concerts are broadcast live during evening hours on every day of the week. In addition to classical music, the schedule of BBC Radio 3 also includes dedicated slots for full-time dramas and discussions about arts and culture. The station's morning programme provides a daily starting point, with Petroc Trelawny hosting on weekdays from 6:30am to 9:30am, Tom McKinney on weekends from 6:30am to 9am.

BBC Radio 3 slogan: "Adventures in classical."

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Playlist 13

03:09Edward Elgar - Sea Pictures, Op 37

02:32Frédéric Chopin - 24 Preludes, Op 28

02:02Flor Alpaerts - Pallieter (1924)

01:56Luca Marenzio - Solo e pensoso from Il non libro de' madrigali a 5 (Venice 1599)

01:33Richard Strauss - Suite in B flat major, Op 4

01:30Anon. - Benedicamus Domino

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BBC Radio 3 Schedule13

00:30 - Through the Night

Music of the Notre Dame de Paris School
The Huelgas Ensemble sings music of the Notre Dame de Paris School.

06:30 - Radio 3 Breakfast

Boost your morning with classical music
Join Al Ryan for Radio 3's Breakfast show.

09:00 - Saturday Morning

Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali on bringing Nordic landscapes to the concert hall
Tom Service talks to the dynamic Finnish conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali.

12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland

Classical, blues and jazz for the weekend
Jools is joined by the actor, screenwriter and producer Tony Pitts.

13:00 - Key Changes: Radio 3's Essential History of Classical Music

1653: The Dancing King
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14:00 - Record Review

Verdi's Rigoletto in Building a Library with Flora Willson and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with the best new classical releases, and a survey of Verdi's Rigoletto.

16:00 - Sound of Cinema

Edith is joined by Sir James Macmillan and Jon Opstad
Your weekly roundup of the finest film scores and movie music with Edith Bowman.

17:00 - This Classical Life

Jess Gillam with... Rebecca Dale
Jess Gillam hosts a listening party with the composer Rebecca Dale.

18:00 - Opera on 3

Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier
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21:30 - Music Planet

Arooj Aftab’s Return Journey
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22:30 - New Music Show

Lucy Railton's Listen List
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