Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Mendelssohn, Vaughan Williams and Dvo艡谩k from Leipzig
MDR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leipzig, and conductor Dennis Russell Davies in concert.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Wednesday - Petroc's classical alternative
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
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09:00
Essential Classics—Georgia Mann
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Composer of the Week—Emilie Mayer (1812-1883), Triumphs in Berlin
3/5 Mayer meets royalty and establishes her own salon. (R)
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13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Highlights from the Granada Festival (2/4)
Brahms, Bach and Venetian songs from this year's Granada Festival.
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14:00
Afternoon Concert—Wednesday - Petrushka
Stravinsky's ballet music conducted by Daniel Harding
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16:00
Choral Evensong—St Davids Cathedral
Live from St Davids Cathedral.
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17:00
In Tune—Graham Fitkin, Brett Dean, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Iestyn Davies & Friends
Live from Wigmore Hall, countertenors Iestyn Davies and Hugh Cutting perform Baroque duos
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22:00
Free Thinking—The Normans
Rana Mitter and guests look at Norman history, misconceptions and echoes heard today.
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22:45
The Essay—Coming Home, Professor Thomas Glave
Returning from London on a train at night to home in Birmingham.
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23:00
Night Tracks—Around midnight
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Prokofiev and Mahler from Bucharest
Violinist Alexandru Tomescu joins the Romanian Radio National Orchestra.
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