BBC Radio 3's programmes
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00:30 - Through the Night
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis
Vladimir Jurowski conducts the German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin, and Berlin Radio Chorus.
Vladimir Jurowski conducts the German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin, and Berlin Radio Chorus.
06:30 - Breakfast
Boost your morning with classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Classical soundtrack for your morning
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
The Luxembourg Philharmonic with Mozart’s Symphony No.40 plus Mendelssohn from the Van Kuijk Quartet
Luxembourg Philharmonic with Mozart’s Symphony ... More >> No. 40 & Mendelssohn from Van Kuijk Quartet
Luxembourg Philharmonic with Mozart’s Symphony ... More >> No. 40 & Mendelssohn from Van Kuijk Quartet
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), 'Claude' the bohemian
2/5 Donald Macleod follows Debussy as he adopts a bohemian lifestyle in Paris.
2/5 Donald Macleod follows Debussy as he adopts a bohemian lifestyle in Paris.
17:00 - In Tune
Ease into your evening with classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
The Fergus McCreadie Trio and Manchester Collective
International Jazz Day - The Fergus McCreadie Trio and Manchester Collective on tour.
International Jazz Day - The Fergus McCreadie Trio and Manchester Collective on tour.
21:45 - The Essay
Letters to a Young Composer, John Rutter
Five leading composers write a personal letter to a young composer.
Five leading composers write a personal letter to a young composer.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Dissolve into sound
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
International Jazz Day
Soweto celebrates with new UK music. Today it’s saxophonist Steve Williamson.
Soweto celebrates with new UK music. Today it’s saxophonist Steve Williamson.
00:30 - Through the Night
Remembrance and Reflection
Shostakovich, Chevalier de Saint-Georges and Mahler with Minnesota Orchestra & Osmo Vänskä
Shostakovich, Chevalier de Saint-Georges and Mahler with Minnesota Orchestra & Osmo Vänskä
06:30 - Breakfast
Get going with classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
09:30 - Essential Classics
The very best of classical music
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Baritone James Newby sings Schumann’s Dichterliebe, plus Rimsky-Korsakov & Butterworth from the Luxembourg Philharmonic
James Newby with Schumann’s ... More >> Dichterliebe and Butterworth from the Luxembourg Philharmonic
James Newby with Schumann’s ... More >> Dichterliebe and Butterworth from the Luxembourg Philharmonic
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Tewkesbury Abbey
Live from Tewkesbury Abbey.
Live from Tewkesbury Abbey.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), Monsieur Croche
3/5 Donald Macleod explores Debussy’s work as an outspoken critic.
3/5 Donald Macleod explores Debussy’s work as an outspoken critic.
17:00 - In Tune
Classical music live from the BBC
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Expand your horizons with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Beethoven's 'Eroica' Symphony, from Gateshead
The Royal Northern Sinfonia and Isata Kanneh-Mason play Beethoven and Clara Schumann.
The Royal Northern Sinfonia and Isata Kanneh-Mason play Beethoven and Clara Schumann.
21:45 - The Essay
Letters to a Young Composer, Benbrick
Five leading composers write a personal letter to a young composer.
Five leading composers write a personal letter to a young composer.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for the darkling hour
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
01/05/2024
Soweto Kinch picks the best jazz with a special focus on the UK. Guest - Robert Mitchell.
Soweto Kinch picks the best jazz with a special focus on the UK. Guest - Robert Mitchell.
00:30 - Through the Night
Molière in Music
Richard Strauss's suite Le Bourgeois gentilhomme performed by the Santa Cecilia Orchestra.
Richard Strauss's suite Le Bourgeois gentilhomme performed by the Santa Cecilia Orchestra.
06:30 - Breakfast
Classical music to set you up for the day
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Celebrating classical greats
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
The Luxembourg Philharmonic plays Schubert’s 9th Symphony and Ravel's Shéhérazade, plus Mozart from the Van Kuijk Quartet.
Luxembourg Philharmonic ... More >>plays Schubert’s 9th Symphony, plus Mozart from Van Kuijk Quartet.
Luxembourg Philharmonic ... More >>plays Schubert’s 9th Symphony, plus Mozart from Van Kuijk Quartet.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), The Hooligans
4/5 Debussy ascends to a new level of fame as his opera Pelléas et Mélisande is premiered.
4/5 Debussy ascends to a new level of fame as his opera Pelléas et Mélisande is premiered.
17:00 - In Tune
Live music and news from the world of classical
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Jader Bignamini conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, Poulenc’s Gloria and Camille Pépin’s Les Eaux célestes.
Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, Poulenc’s Gloria and Camille Pépin’s Les Eaux célestes.
21:45 - The Essay
Letters to a Young Composer, Sally Beamish
Five leading composers write a personal letter to a young composer.
Five leading composers write a personal letter to a young composer.
22:00 - Night Tracks
The music garden
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
An epic tune from Tom Skinner
Soweto Kinch picks the best jazz with a special focus on the UK. Guest - Robert Mitchell.
Soweto Kinch picks the best jazz with a special focus on the UK. Guest - Robert Mitchell.
00:30 - Through the Night
Handel's Messiah from Rome
Performed by the Santa Cecilia Orchestra & Chorus, with conductor John Nelson and soloists
Performed by the Santa Cecilia Orchestra & Chorus, with conductor John Nelson and soloists
06:30 - Breakfast
Sunny side up classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:30 - Essential Classics
A feast of great music
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
The Luxembourg Philharmonic plays Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony and Leonard Elschenbroich plays Brahms’ Cello Sonata No.1
The Luxembourg Philhar ... More >>monic Orchestra plays Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony.
The Luxembourg Philhar ... More >>monic Orchestra plays Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), The Fall
Scandal in the concert hall as Donald Macleod traces the end of Debussy’s life.
Scandal in the concert hall as Donald Macleod traces the end of Debussy’s life.
17:00 - In Tune
In session with stellar classical artists
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Classical music for focus or relaxation
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30 - Friday Night is Music Night
Bond... James Bond
Music from the iconic film franchise with the BBC Concert Orchestra and Martin Yates.
Music from the iconic film franchise with the BBC Concert Orchestra and Martin Yates.
21:45 - The Essay
Letters to a Young Composer, Errollyn Wallen
Five leading composers write a personal letter to a young composer.
Five leading composers write a personal letter to a young composer.
22:00 - Late Junction
Puppy love
Join Verity Sharp in the doghouse for a selection of songs dedicated to man’s best friend.
Join Verity Sharp in the doghouse for a selection of songs dedicated to man’s best friend.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Awen Ensemble in session
The Welsh ensemble perform selections from their latest album Cadair Idris.
The Welsh ensemble perform selections from their latest album Cadair Idris.
00:30 - Tearjerker
AURORA, Dancing With Yourself
AURORA brings together music to embrace your true self and get you moving.
AURORA brings together music to embrace your true self and get you moving.
01:30 - Essential Classics Mix
Essential Classics Dreamscapes
Relaxing classical music to conjure up magical dreamscapes.
Relaxing classical music to conjure up magical dreamscapes.
02:30 - Through the Night
Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra's 80th Jubilee Concert
Liszt, Mendelssohn and Richard Strauss in a concert from Budapest. Penny Gore presents.
Liszt, Mendelssohn and Richard Strauss in a concert from Budapest. Penny Gore presents.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start your weekend the Radio 3 way, with Saturday Breakfast
Elizabeth Alker sets up your Saturday morning.
Elizabeth Alker sets up your Saturday morning.
09:00 - Saturday Morning
Tom is joined by conductor Kirill Karabits
Tom talks to conductor Kirill Karabits & plays the best classical music to start Saturday.
Tom talks to conductor Kirill Karabits & plays the best classical music to start Saturday.
12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland
04/05/2024
Jools is joined by guitarist Phil Manzanera, with music by Piazzolla and Mozart.
Jools is joined by guitarist Phil Manzanera, with music by Piazzolla and Mozart.
13:00 - Music Matters
The Land Without Music?, Education, Education Education!
5/6 Richard Morrison explores the state of music education and the future o ... More >>f British music.
5/6 Richard Morrison explores the state of music education and the future o ... More >>f British music.
14:00 - Record Review
Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand with Jeremy Sams and Andrew McGregor
Jeremy Sams chooses his favourite recording of Ravel's Piano Concerto f ... More >>or the Left Hand.
Jeremy Sams chooses his favourite recording of Ravel's Piano Concerto f ... More >>or the Left Hand.
16:00 - Sound of Gaming
Beyond the Console. Gaming music in concert.
Elle Osili-Wood hosts a concert of great gaming music with the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Elle Osili-Wood hosts a concert of great gaming music with the BBC Concert Orchestra.
17:00 - This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Bryce Dessner
Jess is joined by composer and guitarist Bryce Dessner to swap favourite music
Jess is joined by composer and guitarist Bryce Dessner to swap favourite music
18:00 - Opera on 3
Live from the Met - John Adams's El Niño
Marin Alsop conducts John Adams's acclaimed opera-oratorio, El Niño.
Marin Alsop conducts John Adams's acclaimed opera-oratorio, El Niño.
21:30 - Music Planet
Buika in session
The best roots-based music from across the world.
The best roots-based music from across the world.
22:30 - New Music Show
under_current
Including music by Stefan Prins, Alissa Firsova and Garth Knox.
Including music by Stefan Prins, Alissa Firsova and Garth Knox.
00:30 - Through the Night
Orthodox Easter
Music by Reinvere, Tüür and Pärt with the RIAS Chamber Chorus and conductor Daniel Reuss.
Music by Reinvere, Tüür and Pärt with the RIAS Chamber Chorus and conductor Daniel Reuss.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start your Sunday the Radio 3 way, with Tom McKinney
Tom McKinney presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.
Tom McKinney presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.
09:00 - Sunday Morning
An inviting Sunday music mix
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning.
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning.
12:00 - Private Passions
Percival Everett
Michael Berkeley's guest is the American writer Percival Everett.
Michael Berkeley's guest is the American writer Percival Everett.
13:30 - Music Map
A journey to Schubert's Impromptu in C minor
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the sonic connections between music across time and space.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the sonic connections between music across time and space.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Tewkesbury Abbey
Live from Tewkesbury Abbey. (R)
Live from Tewkesbury Abbey. (R)
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
100 Years of Blossom Dearie
Alyn Shipton celebrates the centenary of vocalist & pianist Blossom Dearie.
Alyn Shipton celebrates the centenary of vocalist & pianist Blossom Dearie.
17:00 - The Early Music Show
London International Festival of Early Music
Hannah French explores the world of Early Music.
Hannah French explores the world of Early Music.
18:00 - Words and Music
Mills
Our journey takes us from wind and water via the Miller's Song to dark, satanic mills.
Our journey takes us from wind and water via the Miller's Song to dark, satanic mills.
19:15 - Between the Ears
Odes to Joy
Reflections and refractions of classical music’s most famous melody
Reflections and refractions of classical music’s most famous melody
19:45 - Sunday Feature
The Murder Capital of Medieval England
New Generation Thinker Hetta Howes explores the murder capital of medieval England. (R)
New Generation Thinker Hetta Howes explores the murder capital of medieval England. (R)
20:00 - Drama on 3
The Tragedy of Macbeth
First broadcast in 1971, the first stereo production of Macbeth, starring Joss Ackland.
First broadcast in 1971, the first stereo production of Macbeth, starring Joss Ackland.
22:25 - Night Tracks
Music for midnight
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - Unclassified
Paul Farley’s Listening Chair
Elizabeth Alker shares ambient sounds, and poet Paul Farley sits in the Listening Chair.
Elizabeth Alker shares ambient sounds, and poet Paul Farley sits in the Listening Chair.
00:30 - Through the Night
Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra with Gil Shaham
The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra perform works by Fagerlund, Korngold and Nielsen.
The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra perform works by Fagerlund, Korngold and Nielsen.
06:30 - Breakfast
Perk up your morning with classical music
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
09:30 - Essential Classics
The best classical morning music
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Hugh Cutting live from the Wigmore Hall and a celebration of French classical music
Specially recorded music from BBC performing groups, the EBU an ... More >>d more.
Specially recorded music from BBC performing groups, the EBU an ... More >>d more.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
CPE Bach (1714-1788), Family Ties
1/5 Donald Macleod examines what Bach has to tell us about his musical family and upbringing.
1/5 Donald Macleod examines what Bach has to tell us about his musical family and upbringing.
17:00 - In Tune
World-class classical music – live
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
The perfect classical half hour
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
The London Symphony Orchestra plays Beethoven Symphonies No 2 and No 8
François-Xavier Roth conducts and Bertrand Chamayou joins for Unsuk Chin's P ... More >>iano Concerto.
François-Xavier Roth conducts and Bertrand Chamayou joins for Unsuk Chin's P ... More >>iano Concerto.
21:45 - The Essay
Dietrich in Five Songs, Falling in Love Again
Marybeth Hamilton charts a song Dietrich initially loathed yet never stopped singing.
Marybeth Hamilton charts a song Dietrich initially loathed yet never stopped singing.
22:00 - Night Tracks
The late zone
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
06/05/2024
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.