Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Bach, Agrell, Fasch, Vivaldi and Telemann from Bucharest
Il Gardellino perform music by Bach, Agrell, Fasch, Vivaldi and Telemann.
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Morning
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06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Boost your morning with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
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09:30
Essential Classics—Relax into the day with classical
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music for your morning.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Ives' Three Places in New England from Wales
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
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15:00
Choral Evensong—Blackburn Cathedral
Live from Blackburn Cathedral.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Stan Tracey (1926-2013), Making Free
3/5 Following Stan Tracey into the 1970s as he dips his toe into the waters of free jazz.
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17:00
In Tune—World-class classical music – live
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for focus or relaxation
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Parry's Songs of Farewell
The BBC Singers perform Parry, Palestrina and Caroline Shaw.
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21:45
The Essay—Peggy Seeger - A Life in Music, 3 - Everyone Knows
Peggy Seeger on feminism and the art of writing wry comic songs.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Music for the darkling hour
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—18/11/2026
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—John Adam's 'Frenzy' and Copland's Third Symphony
Robert Treviño conducts the RAI National Symphony Orchestra in Turin.
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