BBC Radio 3's programmes
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Julija Bal plays piano transcriptions of famous guitar pieces
Julija Bal premieres her transcriptions of popular guitar compositions on the piano.
Julija Bal premieres her transcriptions of popular guitar compositions on the piano.
06:30 - Breakfast
Brighten your day with classical music
Join Mark Forrest every Sunday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Mark Forrest every Sunday for Radio 3's 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
Jonathan Sumption
Michael Berkeley's guest is the lawyer and historian Lord Sumption
Michael Berkeley's guest is the lawyer and historian Lord Sumption
13:30 - Music Map
A journey to Sibelius's Finlandia
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores a piece of classical music, mapping it in a musical landscape.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores a piece of classical music, mapping it in a musical landscape.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
St Paul’s Knightsbridge, London
St Paul’s Knightsbridge, London with the BBC Singers.
St Paul’s Knightsbridge, London with the BBC Singers.
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
Ron Carter Birthday Celebrations
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
London International Festival of Early Music
Performance and news from the world of early music.
Performance and news from the world of early music.
18:00 - Words and Music
Pirates and Outlaws
From Bellini and Gilbert and Sullivan to Robert Louis Stevenson, Keats and David Graeber.
From Bellini and Gilbert and Sullivan to Robert Louis Stevenson, Keats and David Graeber.
19:15 - Sunday Feature
Conscripting Beethoven
How two women used Beethoven's piano music to shape wartime culture in Germany and Britain
How two women used Beethoven's piano music to shape wartime culture in Germany and Britain
20:00 - Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
Trombones and Tibetan bells
A band room recommendation from trombonist Peter Moore.
A band room recommendation from trombonist Peter Moore.
21:00 - 20th Century Radicals
Maceda: Political Pressure, Collective Power
Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century.
Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century.
22:00 - Ultimate Calm
Hania Rani: Series 4, Sink into soothing cycles ft. Portico Quartet
3/12 Polish composer Hania Rani shares contemplative music full ... More >>of loops, patterns and cycles.
3/12 Polish composer Hania Rani shares contemplative music full ... More >>of loops, patterns and cycles.
23:00 - The Night Tracks Mix
Music for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30 - Unclassified
Subharmonica
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
Schaghajegh Nosrati plays Bach, Mendelssohn and Alkan
German pianist Schaghajegh Nosrati performs a recital in Switzerland.
German pianist Schaghajegh Nosrati performs a recital in Switzerland.
06:30 - Breakfast
The best classical music wake-up call
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30 - Essential Classics
The ideal mix of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Sitkovetsky Trio live from Wigmore Hall
Specially recorded performances from home and abroad.
Specially recorded performances from home and abroad.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Folk Songs of England
1/5 Donald Macleod explores five of Elgar’s greatest passions - beginning with Engla ... More >>nd itself.
1/5 Donald Macleod explores five of Elgar’s greatest passions - beginning with Engla ... More >>nd itself.
17:00 - In Tune
Ease into your evening 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
Your daily classical soundtrack
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
VE Day 80th Anniversary
Martyn Brabbins conducts Vaughan Williams' Symphony No 5.
Martyn Brabbins conducts Vaughan Williams' Symphony No 5.
21:45 - The Essay
Books for Brighter Blackouts, 05/05/2025
Five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.
Five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.
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
NIJI’s Flowers
This week, soulful London pianist NIJI celebrates some of the living legends he admires.
This week, soulful London pianist NIJI celebrates some of the living legends he admires.
00:30 - Through the Night
Renaud Capuçon performs Schumann and Dvorák
Renaud Capuçon performs with the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Renaud Capuçon performs with the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start the day on the right note with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30 - Essential Classics
Refresh your morning with classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Beethoven's 2nd Piano Concerto from Lausanne
Specially recorded music from home and abroad
Specially recorded music from home and abroad
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Love’s Greeting
2/5 Donald Macleod explores Elgar’s relationship with wife and greatest supporter: Lady Al ... More >>ice.
2/5 Donald Macleod explores Elgar’s relationship with wife and greatest supporter: Lady Al ... More >>ice.
17:00 - In Tune
Classical music live from the BBC
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
Half an hour of the finest classical music
A 30-minute soundscape of classical music with Elgar, Shostakovich, Bach and Joanna Marsh.
A 30-minute soundscape of classical music with Elgar, Shostakovich, Bach and Joanna Marsh.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Alina Ibragimova & Friends
Alina Ibragimova & Friends: Messiaen & Shostakovich
Alina Ibragimova & Friends: Messiaen & Shostakovich
21:45 - The Essay
Books for Brighter Blackouts, 06/05/2025
Emma Smith reveals five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.
Emma Smith reveals five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Immersive music for moonlight
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
Brand new KOKOROKO
Soweto spins a release from ensemble KOKOROKO hot on the heels of their upcoming album.
Soweto spins a release from ensemble KOKOROKO hot on the heels of their upcoming album.
00:30 - Through the Night
Handel's Chandos Anthems with the Kölner Akademie
The German ensemble and soloists perform these relatively unknown works in Switzerland.
The German ensemble and soloists perform these relatively unknown works in Switzerland.
06:30 - Breakfast
Ease into the day with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30 - Essential Classics
A classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Beethoven's 3rd Piano Concerto with Fazil Say
Specially recorded performances from home and abroad.
Specially recorded performances from home and abroad.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Jesus College, Cambridge
Live from the Chapel of Jesus College, Cambridge.
Live from the Chapel of Jesus College, Cambridge.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Edward Elgar (1857-1934), God Against Art
3/5 Donald Macleod explores Elgar’s faith and falling out with God.
3/5 Donald Macleod explores Elgar’s faith and falling out with God.
17:00 - In Tune
Live music and news from the world of classical
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 your journey
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
Prokofiev and Nielsen
Alina Ibragimova plays Prokofiev's First Violin Concerto
Alina Ibragimova plays Prokofiev's First Violin Concerto
21:45 - The Essay
Books for Brighter Blackouts, 07/05/2025
Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two
Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for the still of night
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
07/05/2025
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
00:30 - Through the Night
Elgar, Chopin and Strauss from the 2023 BBC Proms
Pianist Seong-Jin Cho joins the Philharmonia Orchestra in Chopin's Piano Concerto no 1.
Pianist Seong-Jin Cho joins the Philharmonia Orchestra in Chopin's Piano Concerto no 1.
06:30 - Breakfast
Rise and shine with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's 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
Beethoven's 4th Piano Concerto with András Schiff
Specially recorded performances from home and abroad
Specially recorded performances from home and abroad
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Friends and Enigmas
4/5 Donald Macleod decodes Elgar’s Enigma Variations.
4/5 Donald Macleod decodes Elgar’s Enigma Variations.
17:00 - In Tune
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
Half an hour of the finest classical music
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
Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony with the BBC SSO and Gemma New
Lera Auerbach, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Lera Auerbach, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
21:45 - The Essay
Books for Brighter Blackouts, 08/05/2025
Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.
Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Immersive music 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
08/05/2025
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
00:30 - Through the Night
Bruckner Symphony no 8
The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra performs Bruckner's last completed symphony, his 8th.
The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra performs Bruckner's last completed symphony, his 8th.
06:30 - Breakfast
Roll out of bed into classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30 - Essential Classics
Relax into the day with classical
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with pianist Igor Levit
Specially recorded music from home and abroad.
Specially recorded music from home and abroad.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Wobbling On
5/5 Donald Macleod follows Elgar on a bicycle ride through the countryside.
5/5 Donald Macleod follows Elgar on a bicycle ride through the countryside.
17:00 - In Tune
World-class classical music – live
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 music.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30 - Friday Night is Music Night
80th anniversary of VE Day
The BBC Concert Orchestra and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force in concert.
The BBC Concert Orchestra and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force in concert.
21:45 - The Essay
Books for Brighter Blackouts, 09/05/2025
Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two
Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two
22:00 - Late Junction
Cole Pulice’s mixtape
Verity Sharp shares a mixtape from California-based saxophonist and composer Cole Pulice.
Verity Sharp shares a mixtape from California-based saxophonist and composer Cole Pulice.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
09/05/2025
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
00:30 - Through the Night
Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
The European Union Youth Orchestra performs at the Grafenegg Festival in Austria.
The European Union Youth Orchestra performs at the Grafenegg Festival in Austria.
06:30 - Breakfast
Breakfast with the best classical music
Join Emma Clarke every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
Join Emma Clarke every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:00 - Saturday Morning
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason takes us on a spring walk
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack to start the weekend
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack to start the weekend
12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland
Jools and guests share their musical favourites
Jools is joined by artist Brian Clarke, with music by Berlioz, Stravinsky and Handel.
Jools is joined by artist Brian Clarke, with music by Berlioz, Stravinsky and Handel.
13:00 - Music Matters
Harmony in Neurodiversity with Elisabeth Wiklander and Elizabeth Watts
Soprano Elizabeth Watts and cellist Elisabeth Wiklander explore neurodiverge ... More >>nce and music.
Soprano Elizabeth Watts and cellist Elisabeth Wiklander explore neurodiverge ... More >>nce and music.
14:00 - Record Review
Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor in Building a Library with Roger Parker & Andrew McGregor
Roger Parker chooses his favourite recording of Donizetti ... More >>'s Lucia di Lammermoor.
Roger Parker chooses his favourite recording of Donizetti ... More >>'s Lucia di Lammermoor.
16:00 - Sound of Cinema
Georges Auric
Matthew Sweet celebrates the film music of prolific composer Georges Auric
Matthew Sweet celebrates the film music of prolific composer Georges Auric
17:00 - This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Bryce Dessner
Jess is joined by composer and guitarist Bryce Dessner to swap favourite music
Jess is joined by composer and guitarist Bryce Dessner to swap favourite music
18:00 - Opera on 3
Puccini's Turandot
From the Royal Opera House in London, Puccini's dazzling depiction of ancient China
From the Royal Opera House in London, Puccini's dazzling depiction of ancient China
21:30 - Music Planet
Olcay Bayir in session
Kathryn Tickell presents a session from Kurdish-Alevi singer and songwriter Olcay Bayir.
Kathryn Tickell presents a session from Kurdish-Alevi singer and songwriter Olcay Bayir.
22:30 - New Music Show
Tectonics Glasgow 1/2: Clara Iannotta, Beatrice Dillon, Oyvind Torvund
Adventurous new music and sound art from this year's Tectonics Glasgow
Adventurous new music and sound art from this year's Tectonics Glasgow
