Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Shostakovich and Mahler from the Lucerne Festival
Sheku Kanneh-Mason plays Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No 1. Plus Mahler's Titan Symphony.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Your classical commute
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3鈥檚 award-winning classical breakfast show.
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09:30
Essential Classics—The best classical morning music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Radio 3 New Generation artists in concert and Elgar鈥檚 Cello Concerto
Tom McKinney showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
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15:00
Choral Evensong—Rugby School
Live from the Chapel of Rugby School.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864), Monsieur Jacques
3/5 Donald Macleod joins Meyerbeer as he arrives in the City of Light, determined to shine.
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17:00
In Tune—Drivetime classical
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—05/02/2025
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Shostakovich and Bart贸k from the CBSO in Birmingham
Bart贸k, Shostakovich and the UK premiere of Akio Yashiro's Symphony for Large Orchestra.
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21:45
The Essay—Musicians on the Couch, When Margaret Met Carl: Music Therapy
An eclectic look at music and the mind, from Liszt to Gould to Taylor Swift.
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22:00
Night Tracks—A bewitching night time soundtrack
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—New music from Emanative
A fresh release from the London drummer and producer Emanative. (R)
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Benjamin Grosvenor plays Busoni's mighty Piano Concerto
Robin Ticciati conducts the German Symphony Orchestra in Smyth, Busoni and Schumann.
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