Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Petroc's classical picks
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), Goodbye to Berlin
4/5 Mayer returns to her roots in search of a more peaceful life. (R)
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13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Highlights from the Granada Festival (3/4)
Bach, de Falla, Shostakovich and a setting of Goethe from this year's Granada Festival.
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14:00
Afternoon Concert—Thursday - Copland's Symphony No 3
Also, music by Tchaikovsky, Handel, Sean Doherty, Mozart, John Tavener and Beethoven.
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17:00
In Tune—Bjarte Eike and Barokksolistene, Tai Murray
Top-class live music from Bjarte Eike and Barokksolistene, and Tai Murray.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Half an hour of the finest classical music
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Daphnis and Chloe
Ryan Wigglesworth conducts music by Ravel and Messiaen plus a new work by Jonathan Woolgar
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22:00
Free Thinking—The Black Country, past and present
Matthew Sweet and guests record with an audience at the Contains Strong Language Festival.
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22:45
The Essay—Coming Home, Naush Sabah
Re-visiting a childhood home in Sparkbrook, Birmingham
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23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for the evening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
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23:30
Unclassified—Ambient offerings
Elizabeth Alker selects the latest sounds in ambient and experimental music.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Grieg, Sibelius, Sally Beamish and Nielsen
The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra meets soloists Janine Jansen and Martin Fr枚st.
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