BBC Radio 3's programmes
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Bulgarian Culture and Cyrillic Day
An Opera Gala from Sofia to celebrate the Bulgarian national holiday.
An Opera Gala from Sofia to celebrate the Bulgarian national holiday.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start the day on the right note with 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
American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton drops by
Tom Service meets singer Jamie Barton and plays the perfect classical soundtrack.
Tom Service meets singer Jamie Barton and plays the perfect classical soundtrack.
12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland
Jools with some of his most-loved recordings
Jools is joined by singer songwriter Billy Bragg.
Jools is joined by singer songwriter Billy Bragg.
13:00 - Music Matters
Harmony in Neurodiversity, Anna Devin and Elizabeth Watts
Sopranos Elizabeth Watts and Anna Devin explore neurodivergence and music.
Sopranos Elizabeth Watts and Anna Devin explore neurodivergence and music.
14:00 - Record Review
Stravinsky's Les Noces in Building a Library with Jonathan Cross and Andrew McGregor
Jonathan Cross chooses his favourite recording of Stravinsky's ... More >> Les Noces
Jonathan Cross chooses his favourite recording of Stravinsky's ... More >> Les Noces
16:00 - Sound of Cinema
Jane Austen
Matthew Sweet with Isobel Waller-Bridge and music from Jane Austen films. (R)
Matthew Sweet with Isobel Waller-Bridge and music from Jane Austen films. (R)
17:00 - This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Enyi Okpara
Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with the conductor Enyi Okpara
Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with the conductor Enyi Okpara
18:00 - Opera on 3
John Adams's Antony and Cleopatra
Live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City: John Adams conducts his latest opera
Live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City: John Adams conducts his latest opera
21:45 - Music Planet
Arabic Makam and polyphony from Norway
Kathryn Tickell handpicks a selection of roots-based music from across the globe.
Kathryn Tickell handpicks a selection of roots-based music from across the globe.
22:45 - New Music Show
Japanese focus - works by Dai Fujikura and Misato Mochizuki
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group perform works by Dai Fujikura and Misato Mochizuki
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group perform works by Dai Fujikura and Misato Mochizuki
00:30 - Through the Night
Boston Symphony Orchestra at the 2023 BBC Proms
Jean-Yves Thibaudet joins the BSO for Gershwin's Piano Concerto.
Jean-Yves Thibaudet joins the BSO for Gershwin's Piano Concerto.
06:30 - Breakfast
Ease into the 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
Adam Buxton
Michael Berkeley's guest is the comedian, writer and podcaster Adam Buxton.
Michael Berkeley's guest is the comedian, writer and podcaster Adam Buxton.
13:30 - Music Map
A journey to Villa-Lobos's Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5
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
Croydon Minster
From Croydon Minster.
From Croydon Minster.
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
Miles Davis at 99
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
Jane Austen's Music
Performance and news from the world of early music.
Performance and news from the world of early music.
18:00 - Words and Music
Scents and Perfumes
Tom Hollander and Anna Maxwell Martin with readings set alongside music inspired by scents (R)
Tom Hollander and Anna Maxwell Martin with readings set alongside music inspired by scents (R)
19:15 - Sunday Feature
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: Behind the Voice
Benjamin Appl presents a personal tribute to the great baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.
Benjamin Appl presents a personal tribute to the great baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.
20:00 - Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
Swiss brass takes flight
Hannah explores Switzerland's top bands
Hannah explores Switzerland's top bands
21:00 - 20th Century Radicals
Gubaidulina: Religious Rebel
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, Brighten your day with a colour-filled soundtrack ft. Patrick Watson
6/12 Hania Rani paints in sound with musi ... More >>c inspired by the full spectrum of colour. (R)
6/12 Hania Rani paints in sound with musi ... More >>c inspired by the full spectrum of colour. (R)
23:00 - The Night Tracks Mix
Music for the evening
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
Sherelle's Listening Chair
Elizabeth Alker hears from British DJ-producer Sherelle who shares a treasured track
Elizabeth Alker hears from British DJ-producer Sherelle who shares a treasured track
00:30 - Through the Night
A Winter Journey from Madrid
Samuel Hasselhorn and Malcolm Martineau perform Schubert's beloved cycle, 'Winterreise'.
Samuel Hasselhorn and Malcolm Martineau perform Schubert's beloved cycle, 'Winterreise'.
06:30 - Breakfast
Rise and shine with classical music
Join Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30 - Essential Classics
Celebrating classical greats
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Violinist Anthony Marwood and accordion player James Crabb live from London's Wigmore Hall
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK ... More >>and beyond
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK ... More >>and beyond
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Becoming a Guardian
1/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s endeavours to become his nephew's guar ... More >>dian.
1/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s endeavours to become his nephew's guar ... More >>dian.
17:00 - In Tune
Wind down from work 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 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
Richard Goode
American pianist Richard Goode performs a programme of Haydn, Mozart and Brahms.
American pianist Richard Goode performs a programme of Haydn, Mozart and Brahms.
21:45 - The Essay
EarthWorks, Town
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby unearths a Roman town in Yorkshire and considers communities. (R)
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby unearths a Roman town in Yorkshire and considers communities. (R)
22:00 - Night Tracks
A meditative moonlight soundtrack
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
Kahil El’Zabar’s 4/4
The legendary multi-percussionist and bandleader takes us round his record collection.
The legendary multi-percussionist and bandleader takes us round his record collection.
00:30 - Through the Night
Rachmaninov and Thomas Adès with the Oslo Philharmonic
Thomas Adès's wonderfully opulent suite for large orchestra opens the programme.
Thomas Adès's wonderfully opulent suite for large orchestra opens the programme.
06:30 - Breakfast
Roll out of bed into classical music
Join Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30 - Essential Classics
A feast of great music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9 from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Humiliated in Court
2/5 Donald Macleod follows Beethoven's courtroom battles for custody of his ne ... More >>phew, Karl.
2/5 Donald Macleod follows Beethoven's courtroom battles for custody of his ne ... More >>phew, Karl.
17:00 - In Tune
Classical artists 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
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
Elder Conducts Mahler
The BBC Symphony Orchestra in Das Lied von der Erde with Alice Coote and David Butt Philip
The BBC Symphony Orchestra in Das Lied von der Erde with Alice Coote and David Butt Philip
21:45 - The Essay
EarthWorks, Grave
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby explores how archaeology invites us to be with death. (R)
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby explores how archaeology invites us to be with death. (R)
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
Brand new from Ines Valesco
Soweto shares a new release from the Mexico-born, Brooklyn-based composer.
Soweto shares a new release from the Mexico-born, Brooklyn-based composer.
00:30 - Through the Night
Rachmaninov's First Symphony at the 2023 BBC Proms
John Storgårds conducts Rachmaninov and Dame Sarah Connolly sings Pejačević and Mahler.
John Storgårds conducts Rachmaninov and Dame Sarah Connolly sings Pejačević and Mahler.
06:30 - Breakfast
Breakfast with the best classical music
Join Linton Stephens Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Linton Stephens Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30 - Essential Classics
Your perfect classical playlist
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition from Perth
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
St Davids Cathedral
From St Davids Cathedral for the Eve of the Ascension.
From St Davids Cathedral for the Eve of the Ascension.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Possessiveness and Jealousy
3/5 Donald Macleod delves into Beethoven’s possessiveness over his nep ... More >>hew Karl.
3/5 Donald Macleod delves into Beethoven’s possessiveness over his nep ... More >>hew Karl.
17:00 - In Tune
Music news and live 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. (R)
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. (R)
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Denis Kozhukhin plays Rachmaninov from Glasgow
Pianist Denis Kozhukhin and conductor Matthias Pintscher join the BBC SSO.
Pianist Denis Kozhukhin and conductor Matthias Pintscher join the BBC SSO.
21:45 - The Essay
EarthWorks, Quarry
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby descends underground to visit Devon’s Beer Quarry Caves. (R)
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby descends underground to visit Devon’s Beer Quarry Caves. (R)
22:00 - Night Tracks
Immersive music for late night 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
One from Elliot Galvin
An odd-time, driving release by the rising star pianist.
An odd-time, driving release by the rising star pianist.
00:30 - Through the Night
Mozart from Bucharest
The Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra plays Mozart's Symphony no 38.
The Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra plays Mozart's Symphony no 38.
06:30 - Breakfast
Birdsong and Bach to banish those morning blues
Join Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30 - Essential Classics
Great classical music for your morning
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Stravinsky's Firebird from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Adolescent Conflicts
4/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s dependence upon his nephew Karl.
4/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s dependence upon his nephew Karl.
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
Expand your horizons 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
James MacMillan and the BBC Singers
The BBC Singers and James MacMillan at the Norfolk and Norwich Festival.
The BBC Singers and James MacMillan at the Norfolk and Norwich Festival.
21:45 - The Essay
EarthWorks, Field
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby teases out a North Yorkshire field’s place in changing times. (R)
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby teases out a North Yorkshire field’s place in changing times. (R)
22:00 - Night Tracks
Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld
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 Dorothy Ashby classic
Soweto spins a track by jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby, inspired by Japanese music traditions.
Soweto spins a track by jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby, inspired by Japanese music traditions.
00:30 - Through the Night
Croatian Statehood Day
The Croatian RTSO plays Alfi Kabiljo's work Water and Fire for G.F. Händel.
The Croatian RTSO plays Alfi Kabiljo's work Water and Fire for G.F. Händel.
06:30 - Breakfast
Launch the day with classical music
Join Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
Join Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
The best classical morning music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Vilde Frang performs Elgar's Violin Concerto with the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Declining Years
5/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s final years with Karl.
5/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s final years with Karl.
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
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 - Friday Night is Music Night
Paris in the Jazz Age
The BBC Concert Orchestra, live from Alexandra Palace, with clarinettist Giacomo Smith.
The BBC Concert Orchestra, live from Alexandra Palace, with clarinettist Giacomo Smith.
21:45 - The Essay
EarthWorks, Monument
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby explores a Neolithic henge in the Peak District. (R)
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby explores a Neolithic henge in the Peak District. (R)
22:00 - Late Junction
Charms, Totems and Jars of Snakes
Verity Sharp presents the latest set of ear-bending adventures in sound.
Verity Sharp presents the latest set of ear-bending adventures in sound.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
AACM at 60
Celebrating the visionary Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians 60th year.
Celebrating the visionary Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians 60th year.
