BBC Radio 3's programmes
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00:30 - Through the Night
Easter Concert
Wagner opera excerpts with Gun-Brit Barkmin, RAI National Symphony Orchestra & Fabio Luisi
Wagner opera excerpts with Gun-Brit Barkmin, RAI National Symphony Orchestra & Fabio Luisi
Morning classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Classical coffee break
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Cellist Abel Selaocoe and the BBC Scottish plus the Nash and Stravinsky from Edinburgh
Cellist Abel Selaocoe and the BBC Scottish plus the Nash and ... More >> Stravinsky from Edinburgh
Cellist Abel Selaocoe and the BBC Scottish plus the Nash and ... More >> Stravinsky from Edinburgh
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Marianna Martines (1744-1812), A Visitor from England
4/5 Donald Macleod examines Martines's encounter with English music historian ... More >>Charles Burney. (R)
4/5 Donald Macleod examines Martines's encounter with English music historian ... More >>Charles Burney. (R)
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 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
Sir Andrew Davis's 2022 Prom with the BBC Philharmonic
Tribute to Sir Andrew Davis - revisiting his final 2022 Prom with the BBC Philharmonic
Tribute to Sir Andrew Davis - revisiting his final 2022 Prom with the BBC Philharmonic
21:45 - The Essay
Journeys to the Grave, Anita Sethi on Anne Brontë
Five writers go in search of the final resting places of their literary heroes. (R)
Five writers go in search of the final resting places of their literary heroes. (R)
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for night owls
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
New music from Ezra Collective
Soweto Kinch showcases the best new jazz with a special focus on the UK.
Soweto Kinch showcases the best new jazz with a special focus on the UK.
00:30 - Through the Night
National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain at the 2022 BBC Proms
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein joins the NYO & Andrew Gourlay in Gershwin's Rhapsody in ... More >> Blue.
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein joins the NYO & Andrew Gourlay in Gershwin's Rhapsody in ... More >> Blue.
06:30 - Breakfast
Ease into the day with classical music
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
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
Purcell, Schubert and Beamish from Edinburgh and the Farewell from Mahler's Song of the Earth
Purcell, Schubert and Beamish from Edinburgh and the ... More >>Farewell from the Song of the Earth
Purcell, Schubert and Beamish from Edinburgh and the ... More >>Farewell from the Song of the Earth
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Marianna Martines (1744-1812), Death of Metastasio
5/5 Donald Macleod looks at Martines’s final years when she became fully independ ... More >>ent. (R)
5/5 Donald Macleod looks at Martines’s final years when she became fully independ ... More >>ent. (R)
17:00 - In Tune
Classical artists live in the studio
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 favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30 - Friday Night is Music Night
From Saffron Hall
Gabriella Teychenné conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in music with a Spanish flavour.
Gabriella Teychenné conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in music with a Spanish flavour.
21:45 - The Essay
Journeys to the Grave, Paterson Joseph on Ignatius Sancho
Five writers go in search of the final resting places of their literary heroes. ( ... More >>R)
Five writers go in search of the final resting places of their literary heroes. ( ... More >>R)
22:00 - Late Junction
Keiji Haino’s mixtape
Jennifer Lucy Allan shares a special mixtape by genre-defying artist Keiji Haino.
Jennifer Lucy Allan shares a special mixtape by genre-defying artist Keiji Haino.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Femi Koleoso in conversation
The drummer and bandleader of Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective joins Soweto Kinch.
The drummer and bandleader of Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective joins Soweto Kinch.
00:30 - Tearjerker
AURORA, Music of Grief and Rebirth
AURORA seeks out songs of loss, hope and new chapters.
AURORA seeks out songs of loss, hope and new chapters.
01:30 - Essential Classics Mix
Essential Classics for study and focus
Brain boosting classical tracks to help you stay focused.
Brain boosting classical tracks to help you stay focused.
02:30 - Through the Night
Brahms and Pejacevic at the 2023 BBC Proms
Pianist Martin Helmchen joins BBC Symphony Orchestra and conductor Sakari Oramo.
Pianist Martin Helmchen joins BBC Symphony Orchestra and conductor Sakari Oramo.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start your weekend the Radio 3 way, with Saturday Breakfast
Linton Stephens sets up your Saturday morning.
Linton Stephens sets up your Saturday morning.
09:00 - Saturday Morning
Tom Service talks to leading clarinettist Anthony McGill
Tom Service is joined in the studio by clarinettist Anthony McGill with exclusive plays.
Tom Service is joined in the studio by clarinettist Anthony McGill with exclusive plays.
12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland
27/04/2024
Jools is joined by musician and composer Meg Ella, with music from Elgar to Fats Waller.
Jools is joined by musician and composer Meg Ella, with music from Elgar to Fats Waller.
13:00 - Music Matters
The Land Without Music?, Festival of Britain 1951
4/6 Richard Morrison explores the domestic state of music since the 1951 Festival ... More >>of Britain.
4/6 Richard Morrison explores the domestic state of music since the 1951 Festival ... More >>of Britain.
14:00 - Record Review
Monteverdi's Vespers in Building a Library with Jeremy Summerly and Andrew McGregor
Jeremy Summerly's personal recommendation for Monteverdi's Vesp ... More >>ers of 1610
Jeremy Summerly's personal recommendation for Monteverdi's Vesp ... More >>ers of 1610
16:00 - Sound of Cinema
The Ex Factor
With the release of Zendaya's "Challengers", Matthew Sweet takes on the best film breakups
With the release of Zendaya's "Challengers", Matthew Sweet takes on the best film breakups
17:00 - This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Tom Poster
Jess talks to and swaps favourite music with the pianist Tom Poster
Jess talks to and swaps favourite music with the pianist Tom Poster
18:00 - Opera on 3
Terence Blanchard's Fire Shut Up in My Bones
Ryan Speedo Green and Latonia Moore star in Blanchard's drama of a young man's journey
Ryan Speedo Green and Latonia Moore star in Blanchard's drama of a young man's journey
21:30 - Music Planet
Fran & Flora's Precious Collection
Lopa Kothari presents the best roots-based music from across the world.
Lopa Kothari presents the best roots-based music from across the world.
22:30 - New Music Show
The Exotica Album
New music from Øyvind Torvund, Scott Wilson and Sara Caneva
New music from Øyvind Torvund, Scott Wilson and Sara Caneva
00:30 - Through the Night
Tchaikovsky from Croatia
Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations and Symphony no 6, the 'Pathétique'.
Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations and Symphony no 6, the 'Pathétique'.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start your Sunday the Radio 3 way with Tom McKinney
Tom McKinney presents Radio 3’s classical breakfast show.
Tom McKinney presents Radio 3’s classical breakfast show.
09:00 - Sunday Morning
An enticing classical Sunday selection
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning.
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning.
12:00 - Private Passions
Edith Hall
Michael Berkeley's guest is the classicist Edith Hall.
Michael Berkeley's guest is the classicist Edith Hall.
13:30 - Music Map
A journey to Vaughan Williams' Tallis Fantasia
Sara Mohr-Pietsch maps Vaughan Williams' famous time-travelling work for strings.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch maps Vaughan Williams' famous time-travelling work for strings.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Magdalen College, Oxford
Live from the Chapel of Magdalen College, Oxford. (R)
Live from the Chapel of Magdalen College, Oxford. (R)
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Alyn Shipton looks forward to this year's Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
Alyn Shipton looks forward to this year's Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
17:00 - The Early Music Show
Lucrezia Borgia's music
Hannah French seeks the real Lucrezia Borgia through the music she knew and loved.
Hannah French seeks the real Lucrezia Borgia through the music she knew and loved.
18:00 - Words and Music
Nature of the British Isles
From Orkney, George Mackay Brown and Peter Maxwell Davies to Keats on the Isle of Wight. (R)
From Orkney, George Mackay Brown and Peter Maxwell Davies to Keats on the Isle of Wight. (R)
19:15 - Sunday Feature
An Unconventional Teacher
Ralph Vaughan Williams's legacy as a teacher of women composers. (R)
Ralph Vaughan Williams's legacy as a teacher of women composers. (R)
20:00 - Drama on 3
Cymbeline
Lovers are tested in a Britain alienated from the rest of Europe, ruled by a weak leader.
Lovers are tested in a Britain alienated from the rest of Europe, ruled by a weak leader.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Night music
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 - Unclassified
Visionary
Elizabeth Alker celebrates music-makers with genre-defying approaches.
Elizabeth Alker celebrates music-makers with genre-defying approaches.
00:30 - Through the Night
Amatis Trio from Slovenia
The Amatis Trio play music by Andrea Tarrodi, Haydn and Mendelssohn.
The Amatis Trio play music by Andrea Tarrodi, Haydn and Mendelssohn.
06:30 - Breakfast
Sunrise classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Refresh your morning with classical music
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
I Fagiolini live from the Wigmore Hall and Tom McKinney with Grieg’s Piano Concerto
I Fagiolini live from the Wigmore Hall and Tom McKinney with Gr ... More >>ieg’s Piano Concerto.
I Fagiolini live from the Wigmore Hall and Tom McKinney with Gr ... More >>ieg’s Piano Concerto.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), 'Achilles' the rascal
1/5 Donald Macleod explores Debussy’s wayward youth.
1/5 Donald Macleod explores Debussy’s wayward youth.
17:00 - In Tune
Live music and chat with 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 favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Ravel, Stravinsky and Saint-Saëns from the Bournemouth Symphony and pianist Simon Trpčeski
Ravel, Stravinsky and Saint-Saëns from the Bournemouth Symphony and pianist Simon Trpčeski
21:45 - The Essay
Letters to a Young Composer, Tarik O'Regan
Tarik O'Regan writes a personal letter to a young composer.
Tarik O'Regan writes a personal letter to a young composer.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for the evening
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
Robert Mitchell picks his Flowers
The British piano player dips into his record collection.
The British piano player dips into his record collection.
00:30 - Through the Night
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis
Vladimir Jurowski conducts the German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin, and Berlin Radio Chorus.
Vladimir Jurowski conducts the German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin, and Berlin Radio Chorus.
06:30 - Breakfast
Boost your morning with classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Classical soundtrack for your morning
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
The Luxembourg Philharmonic with Mozart’s Symphony No.40 plus Mendelssohn from the Van Kuijk Quartet
Luxembourg Philharmonic with Mozart’s Symphony ... More >> No. 40 & Mendelssohn from Van Kuijk Quartet
Luxembourg Philharmonic with Mozart’s Symphony ... More >> No. 40 & Mendelssohn from Van Kuijk Quartet
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), 'Claude' the bohemian
2/5 Donald Macleod follows Debussy as he adopts a bohemian lifestyle in Paris.
2/5 Donald Macleod follows Debussy as he adopts a bohemian lifestyle in Paris.
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
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
The Fergus McCreadie Trio and Manchester Collective
International Jazz Day - The Fergus McCreadie Trio and Manchester Collective on tour.
International Jazz Day - The Fergus McCreadie Trio and Manchester Collective on tour.
21:45 - The Essay
Letters to a Young Composer, John Rutter
Five leading composers write a personal letter to a young composer.
Five leading composers write a personal letter to a young composer.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Dissolve into sound
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
International Jazz Day
Soweto celebrates with new UK music. Today it’s saxophonist Steve Williamson.
Soweto celebrates with new UK music. Today it’s saxophonist Steve Williamson.
00:30 - Through the Night
Remembrance and Reflection
Shostakovich, Chevalier de Saint-Georges and Mahler with Minnesota Orchestra & Osmo Vänskä
Shostakovich, Chevalier de Saint-Georges and Mahler with Minnesota Orchestra & Osmo Vänskä
06:30 - Breakfast
Get going with classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
09:30 - Essential Classics
The very best of classical music
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Baritone James Newby sings Schumann’s Dichterliebe, plus Rimsky-Korsakov & Butterworth from the Luxembourg Philharmonic
James Newby with Schumann’s ... More >> Dichterliebe and Butterworth from the Luxembourg Philharmonic
James Newby with Schumann’s ... More >> Dichterliebe and Butterworth from the Luxembourg Philharmonic
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Tewkesbury Abbey
Live from Tewkesbury Abbey.
Live from Tewkesbury Abbey.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), Monsieur Croche
3/5 Donald Macleod explores Debussy’s work as an outspoken critic.
3/5 Donald Macleod explores Debussy’s work as an outspoken critic.
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
Expand your horizons 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
Beethoven's 'Eroica' Symphony, from Gateshead
The Royal Northern Sinfonia and Isata Kanneh-Mason play Beethoven and Clara Schumann.
The Royal Northern Sinfonia and Isata Kanneh-Mason play Beethoven and Clara Schumann.
21:45 - The Essay
Letters to a Young Composer, Benbrick
Five leading composers write a personal letter to a young composer.
Five leading composers write a personal letter to a young composer.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for the darkling hour
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
01/05/2024
Soweto Kinch picks the best jazz with a special focus on the UK. Guest - Robert Mitchell.
Soweto Kinch picks the best jazz with a special focus on the UK. Guest - Robert Mitchell.