BBC Radio 3's schedule today and one week ahead
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00:00 - Classical Fix
Josie Rourke
Clemmie prepares a classical playlist for the radical director of Mary Queen of Scots.
Clemmie prepares a classical playlist for the radical director of Mary Queen of Scots.
00:00 - Freeness
Deep listening and explosive energy
From a long-running duo combining finger-style acoustic guitar and avant-garde percussion
From a long-running duo combining finger-style acoustic guitar and avant-garde percussion
00:30 - Through the Night
Dvorak, Zelenka and a cantata for flute
Pavel Haas Quartet and La Cetra Baroque Orchestra, Basle, in concert. With Catriona Young.
Pavel Haas Quartet and La Cetra Baroque Orchestra, Basle, in concert. With Catriona Young.
01:00 - Through the Night
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
Dohnanyi's Variations on a Nursery Tune and Dvorak's Symphony No 7.
Dohnanyi's Variations on a Nursery Tune and Dvorak's Symphony No 7.
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 an intriguing musical mix
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning
12:00 - Private Passions
Patricia Wiltshire
Michael Berkeley’s guest is forensic ecologist Patricia Wiltshire.
Michael Berkeley’s guest is forensic ecologist Patricia Wiltshire.
13:00 - Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Wigmore Hall Mondays: Fatma Said and James Vaughan
BBC New Generation Artist Fatma Said performs songs by Schumann and Mendelssohn.
BBC New Generation Artist Fatma Said performs songs by Schumann and Mendelssohn.
14:00 - The Early Music Show
Johann Christoph Pepusch
The extraordinary life and music of Johann Christoph Pepusch.
The extraordinary life and music of Johann Christoph Pepusch.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
St Davids Cathedral
From St Davids Cathedral (first broadcast 27 May 2009).
From St Davids Cathedral (first broadcast 27 May 2009).
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
31/05/20
Jazz records from across the genre, as requested by Radio 3 listeners.
Jazz records from across the genre, as requested by Radio 3 listeners.
17:00 - The Listening Service
Wagner’s Ring Cycle: the Ultimate Box Set Binge
Tom Service explores classical music’s ultimate binge-listening box set - The Ring.
Tom Service explores classical music’s ultimate binge-listening box set - The Ring.
17:30 - Words and Music
Light!
From space to painting, science to belief. Readings by Cheryl Campbell and William Houston
From space to painting, science to belief. Readings by Cheryl Campbell and William Houston
18:45 - Between the Ears
The Last Elfdalians
A journey through the mysteries of the endangered Swedish forest language, Elfdalian.
A journey through the mysteries of the endangered Swedish forest language, Elfdalian.
19:15 - The Essay
From the Source, Gaelic Waters
Folk singer Julie Fowlis conjures kelpies, selkies and waterfall banshees from Gaelic song
Folk singer Julie Fowlis conjures kelpies, selkies and waterfall banshees from Gaelic song
19:30 - Drama on 3
Lungs
Duncan Macmillan's innovative play finds a couple agonising over whether to have a baby.
Duncan Macmillan's innovative play finds a couple agonising over whether to have a baby.
21:00 - Record Review Extra
Beethoven's First Symphony
Hannah French presents more music from the freshest recordings in classical music.
Hannah French presents more music from the freshest recordings in classical music.
23:30 - Slow Radio
The Flying Scotsman
An evocative and immersive journey on the Flying Scotsman from Manchester to Carlisle.
An evocative and immersive journey on the Flying Scotsman from Manchester to Carlisle.
00:00 - Classical Fix
Josie Rourke
Clemmie prepares a classical playlist for the radical director of Mary Queen of Scots.
Clemmie prepares a classical playlist for the radical director of Mary Queen of Scots.
00:30 - Through the Night
Beethoven from Hanover
Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 2 performed by Lars Vogt. Catriona Young presents.
Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 2 performed by Lars Vogt. Catriona Young presents.
00:30 - Through the Night
Dvorak, Zelenka and a cantata for flute
Pavel Haas Quartet and La Cetra Baroque Orchestra, Basle, in concert. With Catriona Young.
Pavel Haas Quartet and La Cetra Baroque Orchestra, Basle, in concert. With Catriona Young.
06:30 - Breakfast
Monday - Petroc's classical rise and shine
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00 - Essential Classics
Ian Skelly
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music, presented by Ian Skelly.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music, presented by Ian Skelly.
12:00 - Composer of the Week
Beethoven Unleashed: Return to Form, Meeting an Old Friend
1/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s revolutionary late return to the ... More >>string quartet.
1/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s revolutionary late return to the ... More >>string quartet.
13:00 - Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Pianist Stephen Hough live at London's Wigmore Hall
Music by Bach (arr Busoni) and Schumann, live at London's Wigmore Hall.
Music by Bach (arr Busoni) and Schumann, live at London's Wigmore Hall.
14:00 - Afternoon Concert
Chopin Plus
The Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra perform Dvorak, Ravel, Schnittke and Mahler.
The Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra perform Dvorak, Ravel, Schnittke and Mahler.
16:30 - Early Music Now
Recorder rarities
Highlights of the 2019 Arolsen Baroque Music Festival.
Highlights of the 2019 Arolsen Baroque Music Festival.
17:00 - In Tune
01/06/2020
Music and conversation with some of the world's finest musicians.
Music and conversation with some of the world's finest musicians.
19:00 - In Tune Mixtape
Classical music to inspire you
In Tune's specially curated playlist: an eclectic mix of music, including a few surprises.
In Tune's specially curated playlist: an eclectic mix of music, including a few surprises.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Verdi's Requiem from Berlin
Teodor Currentzis, the Berlin Philharmonic and musicAeterna Chorus in Verdi's Requiem.
Teodor Currentzis, the Berlin Philharmonic and musicAeterna Chorus in Verdi's Requiem.
22:00 - Music Matters
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies and Sir Harrison Birtwistle at 80
Tom Service talks to Harrison Birtwistle and the late Peter Maxwell Davies in 2014.
Tom Service talks to Harrison Birtwistle and the late Peter Maxwell Davies in 2014.
22:45 - The Essay
Islands, 1. Mingulay
1/5 Kenneth Steven visits another island and responds to its landscape in poetry and prose.
1/5 Kenneth Steven visits another island and responds to its landscape in poetry and prose.
23:00 - Night Tracks
Adventures in 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.
00:30 - Through the Night
National Youth Orchestra at the BBC Proms
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with Nicola Bendetti at 2019's Proms. Catriona Young presents.
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with Nicola Bendetti at 2019's Proms. Catriona Young presents.
00:30 - Through the Night
Beethoven from Hanover
Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 2 performed by Lars Vogt. Catriona Young presents.
Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 2 performed by Lars Vogt. Catriona Young presents.
06:30 - Breakfast
Tuesday - Petroc's classical commute
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00 - Essential Classics
Ian Skelly
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music, presented by Ian Skelly.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music, presented by Ian Skelly.
12:00 - Composer of the Week
Beethoven Unleashed: Return to Form, Thanksgiving
2/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s state of mind while writing his last strin ... More >>g quartets.
2/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s state of mind while writing his last strin ... More >>g quartets.
13:00 - Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Soprano Lucy Crowe and pianist Anna Tilbrook live at London's Wigmore Hall
Music by Arne, Schumann, Madeleine Dring and Berg.
Music by Arne, Schumann, Madeleine Dring and Berg.
14:00 - Afternoon Concert
Chopin Plus
Highlights from the 2019 Chopin and his Europe International Music Festival.
Highlights from the 2019 Chopin and his Europe International Music Festival.
17:00 - In Tune
02/06/2020
Music and conversation with some of the world's finest musicians.
Music and conversation with some of the world's finest musicians.
19:00 - In Tune Mixtape
Your invigorating classical playlist
In Tune's specially curated playlist: an eclectic mix of music, including a few surprises.
In Tune's specially curated playlist: an eclectic mix of music, including a few surprises.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
The Pavel Haas Quartet play Stravinsky, Ravel, Dvorak at Wigmore Hall
From Wigmore Hall, the Pavel Haas Quartet play music by Stravinsky, Ravel and ... More >> Dvorak.
From Wigmore Hall, the Pavel Haas Quartet play music by Stravinsky, Ravel and ... More >> Dvorak.
22:00 - Free Thinking
Tokyo Story: Landmark discussion
Actor Richard Wilson & Prof Naoko Shimazu discuss Yasujiro Ozu's 1953 film of family life.
Actor Richard Wilson & Prof Naoko Shimazu discuss Yasujiro Ozu's 1953 film of family life.
22:45 - The Essay
Islands, 2. Jura
2/5 Kenneth Steven visits another island and responds to its landscape in poetry and prose.
2/5 Kenneth Steven visits another island and responds to its landscape in poetry and prose.
23:00 - 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.
00:30 - Through the Night
The final frontier
Holst's The Planets and Katarina Leyman's Undulating Blue. Catriona Young presents.
Holst's The Planets and Katarina Leyman's Undulating Blue. Catriona Young presents.
00:30 - Through the Night
National Youth Orchestra at the BBC Proms
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with Nicola Bendetti at 2019's Proms. Catriona Young presents.
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with Nicola Bendetti at 2019's Proms. Catriona Young presents.
06:30 - Breakfast
Wednesday - Petroc's classical mix
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00 - Essential Classics
Ian Skelly
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music, presented by Ian Skelly.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music, presented by Ian Skelly.
12:00 - Composer of the Week
Beethoven Unleashed: Return to Form, On the Edge
3/5 Donald Macleod reveals the earliest reactions to Beethoven’s groundbreaking lat ... More >>e quartets.
3/5 Donald Macleod reveals the earliest reactions to Beethoven’s groundbreaking lat ... More >>e quartets.
13:00 - Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Guitarist Sean Shibe live at London's Wigmore Hall
Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe in music by JS Bach and Steve Reich.
Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe in music by JS Bach and Steve Reich.
14:00 - Afternoon Concert
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra and Garrick Ohlsson in Dukas, Barber and Debussy.
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra and Garrick Ohlsson in Dukas, Barber and Debussy.
15:30 - Choral Evensong
St Mary's Collegiate Church, Warwick
Recorded in St Mary's Collegiate Church, Warwick.
Recorded in St Mary's Collegiate Church, Warwick.
16:30 - New Generation Artists
Alexander Gadjiev in Chopin
Alexander Gadjiev plays Chopin and Alessandro Fisher sings six delicious Italian songs.
Alexander Gadjiev plays Chopin and Alessandro Fisher sings six delicious Italian songs.
17:00 - In Tune
03/06/2020
Music and conversation with some of the world's finest musicians.
Music and conversation with some of the world's finest musicians.
19:00 - In Tune Mixtape
Nightingales and memories
Today's In Tune playlist, an eclectic mix of music including nightingales and memories.
Today's In Tune playlist, an eclectic mix of music including nightingales and memories.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Sir Andrew Davis conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Glorious orchestral soundworlds from Tippett, Szymanowski and Debussy.
Glorious orchestral soundworlds from Tippett, Szymanowski and Debussy.
22:00 - Free Thinking
Robin Askwith
The actor talks to Matthew Sweet about a childhood affected by polio and his career.
The actor talks to Matthew Sweet about a childhood affected by polio and his career.
22:45 - The Essay
Islands, 3. Staffa
3/5 Kenneth Steven visits another island and responds to its landscape in poetry and prose.
3/5 Kenneth Steven visits another island and responds to its landscape in poetry and prose.
23:00 - Night Tracks
Around 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.
00:30 - Through the Night
Shostakovich and Bruckner meet on the Elbe
The NDR Elbphilharmonie, conducted by Christoph Eschenbach. With Catriona Young.
The NDR Elbphilharmonie, conducted by Christoph Eschenbach. With Catriona Young.
00:30 - Through the Night
The final frontier
Holst's The Planets and Katarina Leyman's Undulating Blue. Catriona Young presents.
Holst's The Planets and Katarina Leyman's Undulating Blue. Catriona Young presents.
06:30 - Breakfast
Thursday - Petroc's classical picks
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00 - Essential Classics
Ian Skelly with essential music for children and Beethoven's Zur Namensfeier
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music, presen ... More >>ted by Ian Skelly.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music, presen ... More >>ted by Ian Skelly.
12:00 - Composer of the Week
Beethoven Unleashed: Return to Form, Elusive Harmony
4/5 Donald Macleod discovers the personal relationships that shaped Beethoven’s ... More >> final works.
4/5 Donald Macleod discovers the personal relationships that shaped Beethoven’s ... More >> final works.
13:00 - Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Oboist Nicholas Daniel and pianist Julius Drake live at London's Wigmore Hall
Nicholas Daniel in recital with Julius Drake. Music by Madeleine Drin ... More >>g, Liszt and Finzi.
Nicholas Daniel in recital with Julius Drake. Music by Madeleine Drin ... More >>g, Liszt and Finzi.
14:00 - Afternoon Concert
Il Corsaro
Opera matinee: Verdi’s Il Corsaro.
Opera matinee: Verdi’s Il Corsaro.
17:00 - In Tune
04/06/2020
Music and conversation with some of the world's finest musicians.
Music and conversation with some of the world's finest musicians.
19:00 - In Tune Mixtape
Classical music to fill half an hour
In Tune's specially curated playlist: an eclectic mix of music, including a few surprises.
In Tune's specially curated playlist: an eclectic mix of music, including a few surprises.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
The Mozartists
Martin Handley presents The Mozartists, from London's Wigmore Hall.
Martin Handley presents The Mozartists, from London's Wigmore Hall.
22:00 - Free Thinking
Tackling Modern Slavery
Naomi Paxton looks at new research into the effectiveness of the UK act passed in 2015.
Naomi Paxton looks at new research into the effectiveness of the UK act passed in 2015.
22:45 - The Essay
Islands, 4. Barra
4/5 Kenneth Steven visits another island and responds to its landscape in poetry and prose.
4/5 Kenneth Steven visits another island and responds to its landscape in poetry and prose.
23:00 - The Night Tracks Mix
Music for the darkling hour
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
04/06/2020
Elizabeth Alker with music that defies classification.
Elizabeth Alker with music that defies classification.
00:30 - Through the Night
Shostakovich and Bruckner meet on the Elbe
The NDR Elbphilharmonie, conducted by Christoph Eschenbach. With Catriona Young.
The NDR Elbphilharmonie, conducted by Christoph Eschenbach. With Catriona Young.
01:00 - Through the Night
Swedish National Day
A night of music from Swedish composers and performers. Presented by Catriona Young.
A night of music from Swedish composers and performers. Presented by Catriona Young.
06:30 - Breakfast
Friday - Petroc's classical alternative
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.
09:00 - Essential Classics
Ian Skelly with essential music for children and Smyth's The Wreckers
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music, presented by ... More >> Ian Skelly.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music, presented by ... More >> Ian Skelly.
12:00 - Composer of the Week
Beethoven Unleashed: Return to Form, For a Later Age
5/5 Donald Macleod explores the enduring power and innovation of Beethoven’s la ... More >>te quartets
5/5 Donald Macleod explores the enduring power and innovation of Beethoven’s la ... More >>te quartets
13:00 - Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Pianists Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy live at London's Wigmore Hall
Russian pianists Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy play Brahms, Schubert and ... More >> Beethoven.
Russian pianists Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy play Brahms, Schubert and ... More >> Beethoven.
14:00 - Afternoon Concert
Cherubini’s Requiem
Collegium 1704 perform Cherubini’s Requiem and Kurpiński’s Te Deum.
Collegium 1704 perform Cherubini’s Requiem and Kurpiński’s Te Deum.
16:30 - The Listening Service
Wagner’s Ring Cycle: the Ultimate Box Set Binge
Tom Service explores classical music’s ultimate binge-listening box set - The Ring.
Tom Service explores classical music’s ultimate binge-listening box set - The Ring.
17:00 - In Tune
05/06/2020
Music and conversation with some of the world's finest musicians.
Music and conversation with some of the world's finest musicians.
19:00 - Radio 3 in Concert
World Environment Day Concert
Music for International World Environment Day from Cologne Radio with Andrew McGregor.
Music for International World Environment Day from Cologne Radio with Andrew McGregor.
22:00 - The Verb
Language Lockdown
With Kate Clanchy, Rob Drummond and Julie Hesmondhalgh.
With Kate Clanchy, Rob Drummond and Julie Hesmondhalgh.
22:45 - The Essay
Islands, 5. The Holy Island
5/5 Kenneth Steven visits another island and responds to its landscape in poetry and prose.
5/5 Kenneth Steven visits another island and responds to its landscape in poetry and prose.
23:00 - Late Junction
The Rest Is Noise
Verity Sharp probes the pregnant pause, the hushed tone and the deafening silence.
Verity Sharp probes the pregnant pause, the hushed tone and the deafening silence.
00:00 - Freeness
Deep listening and explosive energy
From a long-running duo combining finger-style acoustic guitar and avant-garde percussion
From a long-running duo combining finger-style acoustic guitar and avant-garde percussion
01:00 - Through the Night
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
Dohnanyi's Variations on a Nursery Tune and Dvorak's Symphony No 7.
Dohnanyi's Variations on a Nursery Tune and Dvorak's Symphony No 7.
01:00 - Through the Night
Croatian Statehood Day
Croatian composers and performers celebrate the country's national day. With John Shea.
Croatian composers and performers celebrate the country's national day. With John Shea.
07:00 - Breakfast
Saturday - Elizabeth Alker
Classical music for breakfast time, plus found sounds and the odd unclassified track.
Classical music for breakfast time, plus found sounds and the odd unclassified track.
09:00 - Record Review
Beethoven's First Symphony with Richard Wigmore and Andrew McGregor
Richard Wigmore's recommendation from available recordings of Beethoven's Symph ... More >>ony No 1.
Richard Wigmore's recommendation from available recordings of Beethoven's Symph ... More >>ony No 1.
11:45 - Music Matters
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies and Sir Harrison Birtwistle at 80
Tom Service talks to Harrison Birtwistle and the late Peter Maxwell Davies in 2014.
Tom Service talks to Harrison Birtwistle and the late Peter Maxwell Davies in 2014.
12:30 - This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Elsa Bradley
Jess Gillam and percussionist Elsa Bradley chat about the music they love.
Jess Gillam and percussionist Elsa Bradley chat about the music they love.
13:00 - Inside Music
Symphonies and swing with conductor Tito Muñoz
Hear a leading musician open up a colourful selection of music from the inside.
Hear a leading musician open up a colourful selection of music from the inside.
15:00 - Sound of Cinema
Disappeared!
Matthew Sweet focuses on music for mystery films, a genre favourite.
Matthew Sweet focuses on music for mystery films, a genre favourite.
16:00 - Music Planet
Yazidi Music
Lopa Kothari with the best roots-based music from across the world.
Lopa Kothari with the best roots-based music from across the world.
17:00 - J to Z
Terence Blanchard in concert
Live music from trumpeter Terence Blanchard, plus Nubya Garcia’s inspirations.
Live music from trumpeter Terence Blanchard, plus Nubya Garcia’s inspirations.
18:30 - Opera on 3
Bizet's Carmen: Glyndebourne Greats
Anne Sofie von Otter stars as the wild gypsy who pays the ultimate price for her freedom.
Anne Sofie von Otter stars as the wild gypsy who pays the ultimate price for her freedom.
22:00 - New Music Show
George Benjamin at 60
Tom Service presents a special focus on George Benjamin in his 60th birthday year.
Tom Service presents a special focus on George Benjamin in his 60th birthday year.