Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Vaughan Williams - Concerto accademico; Williams - Fairest of stars; Elgar - Froissart; Walton - Symphony no 2
Jonathan Swain presents Walton, Elgar and Vaughan Williams.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Petroc Trelawny
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
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09:00
Essential Classics—Thursday with Suzy Klein - A Tudor Labradoodle, Bach's Violin Concerto in E, Armando Iannucci
Armando Ianucci reveals his inspirations and influences.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Composer of the Week—Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Windflower
4/5 Donald Macleod explores the relationship between Elgar and Alice Stuart Wortley.
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13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Leeds Lieder 2016-17, Episode 3
3/4 Songs by Gustav Mahler, Alma Mahler and Liszt from the 2016-17 Leeds Lieder Festival. (R)
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14:00
Afternoon Concert—Thursday - Opera Matinee: Strauss's Salome
Tom Mckinney presents Strauss' Salome from the Royal Opera House.
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17:00
In Tune—Trio Dhoore, Simone Young, Jette Parker Young Artists
Katie Derham presents, with guests including conductor Simone Young and Trio Dhoore.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Haydn, Saint-Saens, Telemann
In Tune's specially curated playlist: a mix of music, including Danish folksongs.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Bless'd Isle: Richard Egarr directs the Academy of Ancient Music
Richard Egarr directs the AAM and Carolyn Sampson in music by Purcell and Handel.
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22:00
Free Thinking—The pros and cons of Swearing
Comedian Janey Godley, historian John Gallagher, author Emma Byrne, poet Bridget Minamore.
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22:45
The Essay—The Meaning of Flowers - Series 2, Lavender
Fiona Stafford explores why Lavender is now more popular than ever after 2000 years.
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23:00
Late Junction—Verity Sharp
Verity Sharp puts a hand into her record bag, and plays whatever comes out.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Music from Russian Movies. Plus Khachaturian Piano Concerto; Debussy Sonata for flute, viola & harp; Saint-Saens Bassoon Sonata
Jonathan Swain presents a concert of Russian film music.
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