BBC Radio 3's programmes
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00:30 - Through the Night
Freedom Above All
Nerida Quartett play Shostakovich and Beethoven. John Shea presents.
Nerida Quartett play Shostakovich and Beethoven. John Shea presents.
06:30 - Breakfast
Tuesday - Hannah's classical commute
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00 - Essential Classics
Georgia Mann
The ideal mix of classical music for your morning.
The ideal mix of classical music for your morning.
12:00 - Composer of the Week
Georges Bizet (1838-1875), Roman Holiday
Bizet’s naive hero, Don José, falls under Carmen’s alluring spell. With Donald Macleod.
Bizet’s naive hero, Don José, falls under Carmen’s alluring spell. With Donald Macleod.
13:00 - Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Belfast Music Society International Festival of Chamber Music 2023 (1/4)
Performances of music including works by Beethoven, Haydn, Field and Vaugh ... More >>an Williams.
Performances of music including works by Beethoven, Haydn, Field and Vaugh ... More >>an Williams.
14:00 - Afternoon Concert
Tuesday - Rachmaninov's Second Symphony
The German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra play Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony.
The German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra play Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony.
17:00 - In Tune
Nikolai Lugansky, Andrew Manze
Katie Derham talks to pianist Nikolai Lugansky and conductor Andrew Manze.
Katie Derham talks to pianist Nikolai Lugansky and conductor Andrew Manze.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Switch up your listening with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Pekka Kuusisto directs the SCO in music by Nico Muhly, Britten and Haydn
Castles made of bone, musical obsession and Haydn’s last symphony.
Castles made of bone, musical obsession and Haydn’s last symphony.
22:00 - Free Thinking
Busking and Billy Waters
Victorian street performer Billy Waters, Streetwise Opera and street ballads
Victorian street performer Billy Waters, Streetwise Opera and street ballads
22:45 - The Essay
Thinking Black, John Howard Griffin
2/5 Colin Grant examines how black people often experience invisibility in wider society. ... More >> (R)
2/5 Colin Grant examines how black people often experience invisibility in wider society. ... More >> (R)
23:00 - Night Tracks
Dissolve into sound
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
00:30 - Through the Night
Mozart and Strauss from Lausanne
Stefan Dohr joins the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra in horn concertos by Mozart and Strauss.
Stefan Dohr joins the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra in horn concertos by Mozart and Strauss.
06:30 - Breakfast
Wednesday - Hannah's classical alternative
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00 - Essential Classics
Georgia Mann
The best classical music, specially selected for your morning.
The best classical music, specially selected for your morning.
12:00 - Composer of the Week
Georges Bizet (1838-1875), Reality Bites
Carmen is falling for José, but she's soon distracted by another man! With Donald Macleod.
Carmen is falling for José, but she's soon distracted by another man! With Donald Macleod.
13:00 - Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Belfast Music Society International Festival of Chamber Music 2023 (2/4)
Performances of music including songs by Stanford, Holst and Coleridge-Tay ... More >>lor.
Performances of music including songs by Stanford, Holst and Coleridge-Tay ... More >>lor.
14:00 - Afternoon Concert
Wednesday - Schubert's Fifth Symphony
Kent Nagano conducts Schubert’s Fifth Symphony in Berlin.
Kent Nagano conducts Schubert’s Fifth Symphony in Berlin.
16:00 - Choral Evensong
St Bartholomew-the-Great, London
Live from the Priory Church of St Bartholomew-the-Great, London.
Live from the Priory Church of St Bartholomew-the-Great, London.
17:00 - In Tune
Dame Imogen Cooper, Diana Baroni, Ronald Martin Alonso and Rafael Guel Frias
Katie Derham talks to Dame Imogen Cooper and Diana Baroni's baroque tr ... More >>io.
Katie Derham talks to Dame Imogen Cooper and Diana Baroni's baroque tr ... More >>io.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
The eclectic 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
Bach's motets with the BBC Singers
Peter Dijkstra joins the BBC Singers and the Academy of Ancient Music to perform Bach.
Peter Dijkstra joins the BBC Singers and the Academy of Ancient Music to perform Bach.
22:00 - Free Thinking
Wild Isles and nature writing
Writers Elizabeth-Jane Burnett, Horatio Clare and Jacob Polley.
Writers Elizabeth-Jane Burnett, Horatio Clare and Jacob Polley.
22:45 - The Essay
Thinking Black, Bert Williams
3/5 Writer Colin Grant explores the history and evolution of minstrelsy. (R)
3/5 Writer Colin Grant explores the history and evolution of minstrelsy. (R)
23:00 - Night Tracks
The music garden
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
00:30 - Through the Night
Baroque Splendor at the Klosters Music Festival
French soprano Julie Fuchs performs with La Scintilla Orchestra and conductor Anna Gebert.
French soprano Julie Fuchs performs with La Scintilla Orchestra and conductor Anna Gebert.
06:30 - Breakfast
Thursday - Hannah's classical mix
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00 - Essential Classics
Georgia Mann
The perfect selection of classical music for your morning.
The perfect selection of classical music for your morning.
12:00 - Composer of the Week
Georges Bizet (1838-1875), Love and War
4/5 Bizet becomes a soldier. In Act 3 of Carmen, love turns to regret. With Donald Macleod
4/5 Bizet becomes a soldier. In Act 3 of Carmen, love turns to regret. With Donald Macleod
13:00 - Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Belfast Music Society International Festival of Chamber Music 2023 (3/4)
Performances of works by Liszt, Gustav Mahler, Alma Mahler and Schubert.
Performances of works by Liszt, Gustav Mahler, Alma Mahler and Schubert.
14:00 - Afternoon Concert
Thursday - Wagner and Weinberg
Alain Altinoglu conducts excerpts from Wagner's Ring Cycle in Frankfurt.
Alain Altinoglu conducts excerpts from Wagner's Ring Cycle in Frankfurt.
17:00 - In Tune
Marianne Crebassa and Joseph Middleton, Ellinor D'Melon
Katie Derham talks to Marianne Crebassa, Joseph Middleton and Ellinor D'Melon.
Katie Derham talks to Marianne Crebassa, Joseph Middleton and Ellinor D'Melon.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Power through with classical music
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
BBC NOW perform Tansy Davies, Sibelius and Tchaikovsky
Ryan Bancroft takes the BBC National Orchestra of Wales to Aberystwyth Arts Centre.
Ryan Bancroft takes the BBC National Orchestra of Wales to Aberystwyth Arts Centre.
22:00 - Free Thinking
The culture of Albania
Matthew Sweet is joined by Albanian author Lea Ypi, plus music from violinist Aurel Qirjo.
Matthew Sweet is joined by Albanian author Lea Ypi, plus music from violinist Aurel Qirjo.
22:45 - The Essay
Thinking Black, Sandra Laing
4/5 Writer Colin Grant explores the history and consequences of racial passing. (R)
4/5 Writer Colin Grant explores the history and consequences of racial passing. (R)
23:00 - The Night Tracks Mix
Music for the evening
Hannah Peel with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
Hannah Peel with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30 - Unclassified
Realms of drone
Elizabeth Alker shares drone music from ambient, electronic and orchestral realms.
Elizabeth Alker shares drone music from ambient, electronic and orchestral realms.
00:30 - Through the Night
Boccherini in Basel
The Gringolts Quartet and friends perform music by Boccherini, Milhaud and Ravel.
The Gringolts Quartet and friends perform music by Boccherini, Milhaud and Ravel.
06:30 - Breakfast
Friday - Hannah's classical picks
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:00 - Essential Classics
Georgia Mann
The ideal mix of classical music for your morning.
The ideal mix of classical music for your morning.
12:00 - Composer of the Week
Georges Bizet (1838-1875), Sudden Death
5/5 Tragedy looms for Bizet. Plus, we reach Carmen’s shocking finale. With Donald Macleod.
5/5 Tragedy looms for Bizet. Plus, we reach Carmen’s shocking finale. With Donald Macleod.
13:00 - Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Belfast Music Society International Festival of Chamber Music 2023 (4/4)
Performances of works by Beethoven, Howells and Prokofiev.
Performances of works by Beethoven, Howells and Prokofiev.
14:00 - Afternoon Concert
Friday - Daniel Barenboim conducts Brahms
The Berlin Philharmonic and Daniel Barenboim perform Brahms's Second Symphony.
The Berlin Philharmonic and Daniel Barenboim perform Brahms's Second Symphony.
16:30 - The Listening Service
Here Comes the Bride
Tom Service with a guide to music written for and performed at weddings. (R)
Tom Service with a guide to music written for and performed at weddings. (R)
17:00 - In Tune
MaryAnne Stevens and Karim Kamar
Sarah Walker talks music and art with curator MaryAnne Stevens and pianist Karim Kamar.
Sarah Walker talks music and art with curator MaryAnne Stevens and pianist Karim Kamar.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Your daily classical soundtrack
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
Into the Infinite: Messiaen and Mahler
The LSO’s artistic associate, Barbara Hannigan, conducts musical visions of heaven.
The LSO’s artistic associate, Barbara Hannigan, conducts musical visions of heaven.
22:00 - The Verb
The Sounds between the Words
Testament, poet, and world-record-breaking human beatboxer, explores sounds between words.
Testament, poet, and world-record-breaking human beatboxer, explores sounds between words.
22:45 - The Essay
Thinking Black, Michael Manley
5/5 Writer Colin Grant asks who is black and who isn’t – and who gets to decide? (R)
5/5 Writer Colin Grant asks who is black and who isn’t – and who gets to decide? (R)
23:00 - Late Junction
Forecasts and oracles
Jennifer Lucy Allan shares adventurous music that divines the future.
Jennifer Lucy Allan shares adventurous music that divines the future.
01:00 - Composed
Composed with Devonté Hynes, THE PIANO: Pieces that spark joy and creativity
Devonté Hynes puts a spotlight on the instrument he pulls the most fro ... More >>m creatively.
Devonté Hynes puts a spotlight on the instrument he pulls the most fro ... More >>m creatively.
02:00 - Piano Flow
Tokio Myers, Piano Tracks To Help You Drift Away
Drift away with a weekly dose of the world's most soothing piano music. (R)
Drift away with a weekly dose of the world's most soothing piano music. (R)
03:00 - Through the Night
Bruch and Dvorak from Hamburg
Violinist María Dueñas joins NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and conductor Manfred Honeck.
Violinist María Dueñas joins NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and conductor Manfred Honeck.
07:00 - Breakfast
Saturday - Martin Handley
Martin Handley sets up your Saturday morning.
Martin Handley sets up your Saturday morning.
09:00 - Record Review
Handel's Water Music in Building a Library with Hannah French and Andrew McGregor
Hannah French finds the definitive recording of Handel's ever-pop ... More >>ular Water Music
Hannah French finds the definitive recording of Handel's ever-pop ... More >>ular Water Music
11:45 - Music Matters
25/03/2023
Anna Clyne, Martin Frost, Pekka Kuusisto, and a book on choral music by Black composers.
Anna Clyne, Martin Frost, Pekka Kuusisto, and a book on choral music by Black composers.
12:30 - This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Jack Bazalgette
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.
13:00 - Inside Music
Pianist Clare Hammond with musical rediscoveries and vibrant virtuosity
Hear pianist Clare Hammond open up a colourful selection of music from the ... More >>inside.
Hear pianist Clare Hammond open up a colourful selection of music from the ... More >>inside.
15:00 - Sound of Cinema
John Debney
Hollywood composer John Debney talks to Matthew Sweet.
Hollywood composer John Debney talks to Matthew Sweet.
16:00 - Music Planet
Béla Fleck
Lopa Kothari is joined by banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck. (R)
Lopa Kothari is joined by banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck. (R)
17:00 - J to Z
Swing into Spring
Uplifting jazz tracks to welcome spring, plus Samara Joy’s inspirations.
Uplifting jazz tracks to welcome spring, plus Samara Joy’s inspirations.
18:30 - Opera on 3
Bellini's Norma
From the Met. Sonya Yoncheva stars as Norma, the Gaulish priestess who falls for a Roman.
From the Met. Sonya Yoncheva stars as Norma, the Gaulish priestess who falls for a Roman.
22:00 - New Music Show
25/03/2023
The latest in new music performance
The latest in new music performance
00:00 - Freeness
Cityscapes
Corey Mwamba presents new improvised music inspired by city soundscapes.
Corey Mwamba presents new improvised music inspired by city soundscapes.
02:00 - Through the Night
Zagreb String Quartet play Dedić, Haydn and Janáček
A concert given at the Croatian Music Institute in Zagreb in 2021.
A concert given at the Croatian Music Institute in Zagreb in 2021.
07:00 - Breakfast
Sunday - Martin Handley
Martin Handley presents Breakfast, including a Sounds of the Earth slow radio soundscape.
Martin Handley presents Breakfast, including a Sounds of the Earth slow radio soundscape.
09:00 - Sunday Morning
Sarah Walker with a far-reaching musical mix
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning.
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning.
12:00 - Private Passions
Robert Powell
Michael Berkeley’s guest is actor Robert Powell.
Michael Berkeley’s guest is actor Robert Powell.
13:00 - Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Francesca Dego and Alessio Bax
Live from Wigmore Hall, a recital of violin sonatas by Mozart and Brahms. (R)
Live from Wigmore Hall, a recital of violin sonatas by Mozart and Brahms. (R)
14:00 - The Early Music Show
The Brabant Ensemble at 25
Hannah French chats to Stephen Rice about The Brabant Ensemble's 25th anniversary.
Hannah French chats to Stephen Rice about The Brabant Ensemble's 25th anniversary.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
St Bartholomew-the-Great, London
Live from the Priory Church of St Bartholomew-the-Great, London. (R)
Live from the Priory Church of St Bartholomew-the-Great, London. (R)
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
Tribute to Wayne Shorter
Alyn Shipton with a tribute to saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter.
Alyn Shipton with a tribute to saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter.
17:00 - The Listening Service
Stravinsky, the puppet master: Petrushka
Tom Service delves into the extraordinary world of Stravinsky's ballet Petrushka.
Tom Service delves into the extraordinary world of Stravinsky's ballet Petrushka.
17:30 - Words and Music
Nature of the British Isles
Today's episode features prose, poetry and music inspired by the Wild Isles of Britain.
Today's episode features prose, poetry and music inspired by the Wild Isles of Britain.
18:45 - Between the Ears
Deep Listening in Japan
A sonic journey into Japan's unique culture of music cafés and listening bars.
A sonic journey into Japan's unique culture of music cafés and listening bars.
19:15 - Sunday Feature
Shakespeare's Brum Ting
Islam Issa celebrates Birmingham's unique public ownership of Shakespeare's first Folio.
Islam Issa celebrates Birmingham's unique public ownership of Shakespeare's first Folio.
19:30 - Drama on 3
The Two Noble Kinsmen
Commonly considered Shakespeare's last play about love, betrayal and disguise. (R)
Commonly considered Shakespeare's last play about love, betrayal and disguise. (R)
21:25 - Record Review Extra
Handel's Water Music
Hannah French presents more from the freshest recordings in classical music.
Hannah French presents more from the freshest recordings in classical music.
23:30 - Slow Radio
Inside the Temple
A soundscape of the gentle rhythm of everyday life in a Hindu temple.
A soundscape of the gentle rhythm of everyday life in a Hindu temple.
00:00 - Classical Fix
Gemma Bradley
Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on his music-loving guest.
Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on his music-loving guest.
00:30 - Through the Night
Augustin Hadelich plays Dvořák's Violin Concerto
The young Italian-German violinist joins the WDR Symphony Orchestra and Cristian Măcelaru.
The young Italian-German violinist joins the WDR Symphony Orchestra and Cristian Măcelaru.
06:30 - Breakfast
Monday - Hannah's classical rise and shine
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00 - Essential Classics
Georgia Mann
The perfect selection of classical music for your morning.
The perfect selection of classical music for your morning.
12:00 - Composer of the Week
Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943), Ivanovka
1/5 Donald Macleod explores Rachmaninov’s life in exile from Russia.
1/5 Donald Macleod explores Rachmaninov’s life in exile from Russia.
13:00 - Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Steven Isserlis and Friends
Live from Wigmore Hall, the celebrated cellist presents an all-Boccherini programme.
Live from Wigmore Hall, the celebrated cellist presents an all-Boccherini programme.
14:00 - Afternoon Concert
Schumann's Symphony No 1
Music by Leclair, Schumann and Debussy.
Music by Leclair, Schumann and Debussy.
16:30 - New Generation Artists
The Leonkoro Quartet play Mozart
The Leonkoro Quartet play Mozart, plus Schumann from pianist Elisabeth Brauss.
The Leonkoro Quartet play Mozart, plus Schumann from pianist Elisabeth Brauss.
17:00 - In Tune
27/03/2023
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Classical music for your journey
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
27/03/2023
The Berlin RSO, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski, play Stravinsky and Schubert.
The Berlin RSO, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski, play Stravinsky and Schubert.
21:30 - Compline
Lent 5
From the Church of Our Most Holy Redeemer, Clerkenwell, London, with The Gesualdo Six.
From the Church of Our Most Holy Redeemer, Clerkenwell, London, with The Gesualdo Six.
22:00 - Music Matters
25/03/2023
Anna Clyne, Martin Frost, Pekka Kuusisto, and a book on choral music by Black composers.
Anna Clyne, Martin Frost, Pekka Kuusisto, and a book on choral music by Black composers.
22:45 - The Essay
Re: Cycling, My Life on a Bike
Writer Andrew Martin casts an affectionate eye over his long and colourful cycling career.
Writer Andrew Martin casts an affectionate eye over his long and colourful cycling career.
23:00 - Night Tracks
Music for midnight
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.