BBC Radio 3's programmes
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00:30 - Through the Night
Holst's The Planets at the BBC Proms
Student musicians from Helsinki and London perform Holst, Sibelius and Lara Poe.
Student musicians from Helsinki and London perform Holst, Sibelius and Lara Poe.
06:30 - Breakfast
Classical music to brighten your morning
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:30 - Essential Classics
A classical soundtrack for your morning
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music
13:00 - Classical Live
The BBC Scottish and the Last Night of the Korean Proms
Specially recorded music from home and abroad
Specially recorded music from home and abroad
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), Goodbye Britten
5/5 Donald Macleod follows a successful but tormented Britten as he finds a home in Al ... More >>deburgh.
5/5 Donald Macleod follows a successful but tormented Britten as he finds a home in Al ... More >>deburgh.
In session with stellar classical artists
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Your daily classical soundtrack
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of beautiful classical music in a seamless mix.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of beautiful classical music in a seamless mix.
19:30 - Friday Night is Music Night
Broadway - and all that jazz
Classic show songs with Katie Birtill, Emma Kershaw and the BBC Concert Orchestra. (R)
Classic show songs with Katie Birtill, Emma Kershaw and the BBC Concert Orchestra. (R)
21:30 - Notable
Facing The Music, Sergei Rachmaninov: Fear of Failure
Kit Harington tackles Rachmaninov’s paralysing writer’s block to reveal a masterpiece.
Kit Harington tackles Rachmaninov’s paralysing writer’s block to reveal a masterpiece.
22:00 - Late Junction
Fulu Miziki’s mixtape
Verity Sharp shares a zero-waste mixtape from Afrofuturist collective Fulu Miziki.
Verity Sharp shares a zero-waste mixtape from Afrofuturist collective Fulu Miziki.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Don Glori’s Mixtape
The London-based Melbourne bassist curates 30 minutes of favourites.
The London-based Melbourne bassist curates 30 minutes of favourites.
00:30 - Through the Night
The Tears and Fire of the Muses
Soloists from La Capella Reial de Catalunya and Hespèrion XXI play with Jordi Savall.
Soloists from La Capella Reial de Catalunya and Hespèrion XXI play with Jordi Savall.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start your weekend the Radio 3 way, with Saturday Breakfast
Emma Clarke sets up your Saturday morning.
Emma Clarke sets up your Saturday morning.
09:00 - Saturday Morning
Tom Service in conversation with soprano Fatma Said
Tom Service in conversation with Egyptian soprano Fatma Said.
Tom Service in conversation with Egyptian soprano Fatma Said.
12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland
Jools with some of his most-loved recordings
Jools is joined by cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe, with music by Faure and Morales.
Jools is joined by cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe, with music by Faure and Morales.
13:00 - Music Matters
Jenni Murray's Women Composers, Play it yourself
Celebrating the music of women composer-performers from Clara Schumann to Nina Simone
Celebrating the music of women composer-performers from Clara Schumann to Nina Simone
14:00 - Record Review
Bizet's L'Arlesienne Suites in Building a Library with Jeremy Sams and Andrew McGregor
Jeremy Sams chooses his favourite version of Bizet's L'Arles ... More >>ienne Suites
Jeremy Sams chooses his favourite version of Bizet's L'Arles ... More >>ienne Suites
16:00 - Sound of Cinema
Bafta Film Awards 2025: Soundtrack highlights
Matthew Sweet chats to this year's Bafta Best Original Score winner, Daniel Blumberg
Matthew Sweet chats to this year's Bafta Best Original Score winner, Daniel Blumberg
17:00 - This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Angel Blue
Jess shares favourite music with soprano Angel Blue.
Jess shares favourite music with soprano Angel Blue.
18:00 - Opera on 3
Kurt Weill's 'Love Life'
Kurt Weill's musical 'Love Life' from Opera North
Kurt Weill's musical 'Love Life' from Opera North
21:30 - Music Planet
Florence Adooni’s Return Journey
Lopa Kothari selects new roots-based music and singer Florence Adooni shares two tracks.
Lopa Kothari selects new roots-based music and singer Florence Adooni shares two tracks.
22:30 - New Music Show
Elaine Mitchener and Ensemble Klang
Tom Service with cutting-edge and experimental new music
Tom Service with cutting-edge and experimental new music
00:30 - Through the Night
Radovan Vlatković plays Strauss's Horn Concerto no 1
Radovan Vlatković plays Strauss's first Horn Concerto.
Radovan Vlatković plays Strauss's first Horn Concerto.
06:30 - Breakfast
Rise and Shine with Radio 3
Tom McKinney with Radio 3’s classical breakfast show.
Tom McKinney with Radio 3’s classical breakfast show.
09:00 - Sunday Morning
Your perfect Sunday soundtrack
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh.
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh.
12:00 - Private Passions
Daniel Levitin
Michael Berkeley's guest is the psychologist and neuroscientist Daniel Levitin.
Michael Berkeley's guest is the psychologist and neuroscientist Daniel Levitin.
13:30 - Music Map
A journey to Holst's Neptune, the Mystic
Sara Mohr-Pietsch sets a musical course across the galaxy towards Gustav Holst's Neptune. (R)
Sara Mohr-Pietsch sets a musical course across the galaxy towards Gustav Holst's Neptune. (R)
15:00 - Choral Evensong
The Queen’s College, Oxford
From the Chapel of The Queen’s College, Oxford. (R)
From the Chapel of The Queen’s College, Oxford. (R)
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
Nina Simone - Soft Machine - Sara Niemietz - Stan Kenton
Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you.
Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you.
17:00 - The Early Music Show
The Viola Joke
Mark Seow explores the history of the viola and why it became the butt of musical jokes.
Mark Seow explores the history of the viola and why it became the butt of musical jokes.
18:00 - Words and Music
Twins and doppelgangers
Don Gilet and Tracy-Ann Oberman with readings twinned with music from Schubert to Shankar. (R)
Don Gilet and Tracy-Ann Oberman with readings twinned with music from Schubert to Shankar. (R)
19:15 - Sunday Feature
Anthony Minghella and Music
How music shaped the films and plays of the Oscar-winner Anthony Minghella.
How music shaped the films and plays of the Oscar-winner Anthony Minghella.
20:00 - Drama on 3
Messiaen and the Birds
Poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores composer Olivier Messiaen's obsession with birdsong.
Poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores composer Olivier Messiaen's obsession with birdsong.
21:15 - New Generation Artists
Wit and Modernity: cellist Sterling Elliot plays George Walker
Music by Britten, Walker and Brahms from Radio 3's New Generation Artists.
Music by Britten, Walker and Brahms from Radio 3's New Generation Artists.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for late-night listening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
23:30 - Unclassified
Oscillations and Overtones
Elizabeth Alker with brand new music from artists and composers defying genre conventions
Elizabeth Alker with brand new music from artists and composers defying genre conventions
00:30 - Through the Night
Damström, Lindberg and Brahms
The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra performs Cecilia Damström's ICE.
The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra performs Cecilia Damström's ICE.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start the day right with classical music
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
The very best of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Steven Osborne live at Wigmore Hall in London and Sibelius from Finland
Fiona Talkington showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
Fiona Talkington showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
The Turkish Five, Formation of the Turkish Republic
1/5 Donald Macleod delves into musical life prior to the Turkish Republic.
1/5 Donald Macleod delves into musical life prior to the Turkish Republic.
17:00 - In Tune
Wind down from work with classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Michael Barenboim plays Bartók's Second Violin Concerto in Liverpool
Kodály, Bartók and Dvořák from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Kodály, Bartók and Dvořák from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
21:30 - Notable
Facing The Music, Jean Sibelius: Rage Against the Machine
Toby Jones reveals how Sibelius’s anger and destruction freed him from musical torment.
Toby Jones reveals how Sibelius’s anger and destruction freed him from musical torment.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Meditative music for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Pat Metheny’s 4/4
The pioneering American jazz guitarist guides us through some of his best loved albums.
The pioneering American jazz guitarist guides us through some of his best loved albums.
00:30 - Through the Night
Wolf, Beethoven and Schubert at the Schubertiade Schwarzenberg
The Modigliani Quartet with cellist Clemens Hagen performs Wolf, Beethoven and Schub ... More >>ert.
The Modigliani Quartet with cellist Clemens Hagen performs Wolf, Beethoven and Schub ... More >>ert.
06:30 - Breakfast
Wake up with classical music
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
A feast of great music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Dvorak’s ‘Dumky’ from the Z.E.N. Trio in Belfast and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra play Pejačević
Fiona Talkington showcases the best perfor ... More >>mances from the UK and beyond.
Fiona Talkington showcases the best perfor ... More >>mances from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
The Turkish Five, Studying in Europe
2/5 Donald Macleod follows the Turkish Five to Europe.
2/5 Donald Macleod follows the Turkish Five to Europe.
17:00 - In Tune
Classical artists live in session
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
The eclectic classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
The Z.E.N. Trio from the Belfast International Arts Festival
The Z.E.N. Trio perform at the Belfast International Arts Festival 2024.
The Z.E.N. Trio perform at the Belfast International Arts Festival 2024.
21:30 - Notable
Facing The Music, Ethel Smyth: Resilience and Resistance
Maxine Peake embraces Smyth’s rule-breaking as the composer takes on the patriarchy.
Maxine Peake embraces Smyth’s rule-breaking as the composer takes on the patriarchy.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Blissful sounds for after-hours
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
New from TRiO WAH!!!
Soweto presents a new release from leading UK saxophonist Jason Yarde's project.
Soweto presents a new release from leading UK saxophonist Jason Yarde's project.
00:30 - Through the Night
Korngold, Richard Strauss & Ravel from Zürich
Lorenzo Viotti conducts the Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra in Korngold's Violin Concerto.
Lorenzo Viotti conducts the Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra in Korngold's Violin Concerto.
06:30 - Breakfast
Your classical alarm call
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Your perfect classical playlist
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Chamber Music from Belfast and Sibelius’s Violin Concerto
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Merton College, Oxford
Live from the Chapel of Merton College, Oxford.
Live from the Chapel of Merton College, Oxford.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
The Turkish Five, Return to Turkey
3/5 Donald Macleod follows the Turkish Five as they return home after their studies.
3/5 Donald Macleod follows the Turkish Five as they return home after their studies.
17:00 - In Tune
Music news and live classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Haydn's Creation
The CBSO performs Haydn's Creation at Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
The CBSO performs Haydn's Creation at Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
21:30 - Notable
Facing The Music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Lust for Life
Andrew Lincoln revels in Mozart’s new-found love as he and his music, break free.
Andrew Lincoln revels in Mozart’s new-found love as he and his music, break free.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for the evening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Hiromi's latest single
The Japanese piano virtuoso, and former 'Round Midnight guest, is back with new music.
The Japanese piano virtuoso, and former 'Round Midnight guest, is back with new music.
00:30 - Through the Night
Verdi's Requiem at the 2022 BBC Proms
Sakari Oramo conducts at the First Night of the BBC Proms 2022.
Sakari Oramo conducts at the First Night of the BBC Proms 2022.
06:30 - Breakfast
Classical music to start the day
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Great classical music for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Sibelius Five from Belfast and the Z.E.N. Trio play Babadjanian
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
The Turkish Five, Continued ties with the West
4/5 Donald Macleod explores the Turkish Five's continued links with the West.
4/5 Donald Macleod explores the Turkish Five's continued links with the West.
17:00 - In Tune
Live classical music for your drive
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Classical music for focus or relaxation
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Stravinsky's Firebird
The Philharmonia performs ballets by Stravinsky and a UK premiere by Erkki-Sven Tüür.
The Philharmonia performs ballets by Stravinsky and a UK premiere by Erkki-Sven Tüür.
21:30 - Notable
Facing The Music, Duke Ellington: In Control
Don Warrington watches Ellington risk it all to save his name and musical legacy.
Don Warrington watches Ellington risk it all to save his name and musical legacy.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Dissolve into sound
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Something from Ife Ogunjobi
The EZRA Collective trumpeter offers his interpretation of a Chet Baker classic (R)
The EZRA Collective trumpeter offers his interpretation of a Chet Baker classic (R)
