BBC Radio 3's programmes
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00:30 - Through the Night
Debussy and Saint-Saëns from Switzerland
The Basel Symphony Orchestra plays French music and premieres a work by Dieter Ammann.
The Basel Symphony Orchestra plays French music and premieres a work by Dieter Ammann.
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 best classical morning music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Elgar’s Enigma Variations and Grace Williams’s Symphony No. 2
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Fanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847), Fanny Hensel in Print
5/5 Donald Macleod explores Fanny Hensel’s final years when she published her o ... More >>wn music.
5/5 Donald Macleod explores Fanny Hensel’s final years when she published her o ... More >>wn music.
17:00 - In Tune
The biggest names in 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 music.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30 - Friday Night is Music Night
Opera Gala
Soraya Mafi and Nicky Spence with the BBC Concert Orchestra at West Green Opera.
Soraya Mafi and Nicky Spence with the BBC Concert Orchestra at West Green Opera.
21:45 - The Essay
Instrumental, 5. Zoë Martlew, cello
Conversations with musicians about their chosen instrument.
Conversations with musicians about their chosen instrument.
22:00 - Late Junction
Emptyset’s mixtape
Jennifer Lucy Allan presents a mixtape from Emptyset a.k.a James Ginzburg and Paul Purgas
Jennifer Lucy Allan presents a mixtape from Emptyset a.k.a James Ginzburg and Paul Purgas
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Ron Carter in conversation
Soweto Kinch sits down with double bass maestro Ron Carter for an in-depth conversation.
Soweto Kinch sits down with double bass maestro Ron Carter for an in-depth conversation.
00:30 - Through the Night
Brahms and Weber from Slovenia
Jascha von der Goltz conducts the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra.
Jascha von der Goltz conducts the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra.
06:30 - Breakfast
Roll out of bed into 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
Louise Alder pops in for a chat
Tom Service has guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack to start the weekend!
Tom Service has 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 musician and lyricist Chris Difford.
Jools is joined by musician and lyricist Chris Difford.
13:00 - Music Matters
Knowing the Score, In the spotlight
Eleanor Oldroyd explores the connections between classical music and sport.
Eleanor Oldroyd explores the connections between classical music and sport.
14:00 - Record Review
Mozart's Piano Concerto No.21 in Building a Library with Joanna MacGregor and Andrew McGregor
Joanna MacGregor picks her favourite recording of Moz ... More >>art's Piano Concerto No. 21.
Joanna MacGregor picks her favourite recording of Moz ... More >>art's Piano Concerto No. 21.
16:00 - Sound of Cinema
Mythical Creatures
Matthew Sweet is on the hunt for mythical creatures on the big screen.
Matthew Sweet is on the hunt for mythical creatures on the big screen.
17:00 - This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with… Hans Christian Aavik
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.
18:00 - Opera on 3
Wagner's Die Walküre
From the Royal Opera House, Antonio Pappano conducts Wagner's mythical adventure.
From the Royal Opera House, Antonio Pappano conducts Wagner's mythical adventure.
22:30 - New Music Show
New Music Biennial
Recordings from this year's New Music Biennial in Bradford.
Recordings from this year's New Music Biennial in Bradford.
00:30 - Through the Night
Sibelius: Finlandia, Violin Concerto & Fifth Symphony
The Ensemble Symphonique Neuchâtel performs orchestral music by Sibelius.
The Ensemble Symphonique Neuchâtel performs orchestral music by Sibelius.
06:30 - Breakfast
Breakfast with the best 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
Suzanne Vega
Michael Berkeley's guest is the American singer songwriter Suzanne Vega.
Michael Berkeley's guest is the American singer songwriter Suzanne Vega.
13:30 - Music Map
A journey to Haydn's Sunrise Quartet
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
Buckfast Abbey
Choral Vespers from Buckfast Abbey on the Wednesday in the Octave of Pentecost.
Choral Vespers from Buckfast Abbey on the Wednesday in the Octave of Pentecost.
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
Remembering Art Pepper, Wes Montgomery and Ella Fitzgerald
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
And we were enchanted...
Ensemble Augelletti at the Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival.
Ensemble Augelletti at the Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival.
18:00 - Words and Music
Virginia Woolf
Celebrating Virginia Woolf as we mark the centenary of the publication 'Mrs Dalloway'.
Celebrating Virginia Woolf as we mark the centenary of the publication 'Mrs Dalloway'.
19:15 - Between the Ears
Dead Man’s Handshake
The true tale of a diver’s disappearance in the flooded caves beneath the Yorkshire Dales.
The true tale of a diver’s disappearance in the flooded caves beneath the Yorkshire Dales.
19:45 - Sunday Feature
New Generation Thinkers: How Lullabies Work
Historian (and father) Oskar Jensen on the history and the magic behind Hush-a-bye Baby.
Historian (and father) Oskar Jensen on the history and the magic behind Hush-a-bye Baby.
20:00 - Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
From Tokyo to Tongwynlais
The music connecting Wales with Japan
The music connecting Wales with Japan
21:00 - 20th Century Radicals
Cardew: Democracy and U-turns
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, Bask in light-filled sounds ft. Cate Le Bon
9/12 Revel in radiant musical selections from Hania Rani, filled w ... More >>ith light and warmth. (R)
9/12 Revel in radiant musical selections from Hania Rani, filled w ... More >>ith light and warmth. (R)
23:00 - The Night Tracks Mix
Music for the night
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening. (R)
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening. (R)
23:30 - Unclassified
Ghost Signals
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
Handel's Esther - the first English oratorio
Solomon's Knot performs Handel's Esther at the 2024 Saar International Music Festival.
Solomon's Knot performs Handel's Esther at the 2024 Saar International Music Festival.
06:30 - Breakfast
Birdsong and Bach to banish those morning blues
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
Pianist Mariam Batsashvili live from London's Wigmore Hall
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-1594), Rome, Here I Come
1/5 Donald Macleod investigates the life of a Renaissance genius, ... More >>Giovanni da Palestrina.
1/5 Donald Macleod investigates the life of a Renaissance genius, ... More >>Giovanni da Palestrina.
17:00 - In Tune
Classical music 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
Relax into your day with 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
Mendelssohn and Wagner from the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Superstar mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton joins the CBSO for Wagner's Wesendonck L ... More >>ieder.
Superstar mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton joins the CBSO for Wagner's Wesendonck L ... More >>ieder.
21:45 - The Essay
Unsung Heroes, 1. Who Wrote Carmen?
Stephen Wyatt champions the importance of the librettist's role in opera and musicals.
Stephen Wyatt champions the importance of the librettist's role in opera and musicals.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Sublime sounds for nightfall
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
Jon Batiste’s 4/4
The star US singer and composer selects four of his best loved albums this week.
The star US singer and composer selects four of his best loved albums this week.
00:30 - Through the Night
Rasch and Beethoven
The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform Beethoven's 9th and a new work.
The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform Beethoven's 9th and a new work.
06:30 - Breakfast
Launch 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
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
Johannes Brahms Violin Concerto with Ning Feng and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings from the UK and ... More >> beyond.
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings from the UK and ... More >> beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-1594), What a Mass
2/5 Palestrina composes a major piece that will mark a turning point in ... More >>music history.
2/5 Palestrina composes a major piece that will mark a turning point in ... More >>music history.
17:00 - In Tune
Live music at drivetime
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 music.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Antonio Pappano conducts the LSO
The London Symphony Orchestra performs music by Mozart and Richard Strauss.
The London Symphony Orchestra performs music by Mozart and Richard Strauss.
21:45 - The Essay
Unsung Heroes, 2. When the Librettist Was King
Stephen Wyatt champions the importance of the librettist's role in opera and musicals.
Stephen Wyatt champions the importance of the librettist's role in opera and musicals.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Harmonious music for nighttime listening
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
A new Rivkala release
The Newcastle-based singer-songwriter and pianist is back with a latest track.
The Newcastle-based singer-songwriter and pianist is back with a latest track.
00:30 - Through the Night
Rachmaninov's Third Piano Concerto from Stockholm
Leif Ove Andsnes plays Rachmaninov's fiendishly difficult third concerto for the piano.
Leif Ove Andsnes plays Rachmaninov's fiendishly difficult third concerto for the piano.
06:30 - Breakfast
Boost your morning 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
James MacMillan conducts his Concerto for Orchestra ‘Ghosts’ with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings f ... More >>rom the UK and beyond.
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings f ... More >>rom the UK and beyond.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
King's College, Cambridge
Live from the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge.
Live from the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-1594), Saving Music
3/5 Close to the Pope's ear, Palestrina helps define the new rules of m ... More >>usic writing.
3/5 Close to the Pope's ear, Palestrina helps define the new rules of m ... More >>usic writing.
17:00 - In Tune
21. music 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
Classical music for focus or relaxation
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
VOCES8 20th anniversary concert
VOCES8 celebrates two decades of inspiring music-making with their Barbican debut concert.
VOCES8 celebrates two decades of inspiring music-making with their Barbican debut concert.
21:45 - The Essay
Unsung Heroes, 3. Adaptations
Stephen Wyatt champions the importance of the librettist's role in opera and musicals.
Stephen Wyatt champions the importance of the librettist's role in opera and musicals.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Blissful sounds 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
Fresh from Kokoroko
Soweto spins a single from the leading UK seven-piece ahead of their forthcoming album.
Soweto spins a single from the leading UK seven-piece ahead of their forthcoming album.
00:30 - Through the Night
Clara Schumann and Bruckner
The German Symphony Orchestra Berlin plays Bruckner, and Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto.
The German Symphony Orchestra Berlin plays Bruckner, and Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start 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
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
Jean Sibelius Violin Concerto with Bomsori Kim and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings from the UK and ... More >>beyond.
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings from the UK and ... More >>beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-1594), Father of the Chapel
4/5 After hard times, a celebrated composer Palestrina is think ... More >>ing about entering priesthood.
4/5 After hard times, a celebrated composer Palestrina is think ... More >>ing about entering priesthood.
17:00 - In Tune
Drivetime 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
The perfect classical half hour
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
Mozart's Symphony No 40 from Royal Northern Sinfonia
Riccardo Minasi and Royal Northern Sinfonia perform Schubert, Berlioz and Mozart.
Riccardo Minasi and Royal Northern Sinfonia perform Schubert, Berlioz and Mozart.
21:45 - The Essay
Unsung Heroes, 4. Working with the composer
Stephen Wyatt champions the importance of the librettist's role in opera and musicals.
Stephen Wyatt champions the importance of the librettist's role in opera and musicals.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Meditative music for late night solace
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
One from Elaine Correa
The London based Latin pianist pays homage to jazz and Afro Cuban traditions.
The London based Latin pianist pays homage to jazz and Afro Cuban traditions.
