Classical

2026

Afterlife: Visions of the Beyond

Live at the BBC Proms: The BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales & Ryan Bancroft.

23 Jul 2026,·150 mins

Wake up your senses with classical music

Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.

24 Jul 2026,·180 mins

Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses

Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.

23 Jul 2026,·89 mins

Buckfast Abbey

Solemn Vespers from Buckfast Abbey on the Feast of St Mary Magdalene.

22 Jul 2026,·59 mins

Sleep Goals: John Murray sets you up for a good night’s rest

Radio 5 Live’s John Murray presents a soothing soundtrack to help you sleep.

20 Jul 2026,·60 mins

BBC Proms special: Mindful classical tunes to clear your head

Press play and listen deeply for a mindful reset.

19 Jul 2026,·180 mins

Sacra Partitura: the beginnings of Italian Baroque

Daimonion traces the evolution of Italian musical style from Renaissance to Baroque.

24 Jul 2026,·360 mins

The very best of classical music

Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music

23 Jul 2026,·210 mins

Beethoven’s 'Choral' Symphony at the BBC Proms

Al Ryan celebrates summer music-making in the UK and beyond.

23 Jul 2026,·180 mins

1772: The Symphony Laboratory

1772. The remote court of Esterháza. Haydn expands the possibilities of the symphony.

25 Jul 2026,·56 mins

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Fit for a King, Queen, Princess and Prince

Donald Macleod explores Handel's life at the royal court.

23 Jul 2026,·59 mins

Classical music for your journey

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.

23 Jul 2026,·30 mins

Unwind with a soothing piano soundtrack

Ease into a state of calm with two hours of soothing piano music.

09 Jul 2026,·120 mins

Live music from pianist Ethan Loch

Pianist Ethan Loch plays live. Liam Steel and George Jackson on Die Fledermaus.

23 Jul 2026,·120 mins

Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro from the Royal Opera House starring Louise Alder.

11 Jul 2026,·208 mins

Prog rock ripples and Jane Weaver's Listening Chair

Elizabeth Alker shares new and classic genre-defying music inspired by prog rock.

19 Jul 2026,·60 mins

Carlos Acosta, dancer

Michael Berkeley's guest is the Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Carlos Acosta.

12 Jul 2026,·86 mins

BBC Proms Composer: Dowland with Kirsten Gibson and Andrew McGregor

Andrew McGregor with new classical releases, and Kirsten Gibson's top Dowland recordings.

18 Jul 2026,·119 mins

Wonderwall at the Proms

The song of England's World Cup like you've never heard it before

17 Jul 2026,·3 mins

Welcome a peaceful morning with beautiful classical melodies

Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.

22 Jul 2026,·180 mins

Bernstein's Chichester Psalms

BBC NOW and Tomas Djupsjöbacka celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

16 Jul 2026,·134 mins

50th Birthday Bash

Kate Molleson celebrates the 50th birthday of three composers all born on the same day.

18 Jul 2026,·120 mins

Erland Cooper: Series 7

Soundtrack for a rainy day ft. Jarvis Cocker

Erland Cooper selects songs inspired by petrichor, the smell of rain falling on dry ground

25 Apr 2026,·60 mins

Ten Minute Meditations - Series 6

Nurture kindness and compassion: Sharon Salzberg

Find kindness and compassion for yourself and others with this guided meditation.

03 May 2026,·10 mins

Weber's Invitation to the Dance

Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the orchestral arrangement of Weber's Invitation to the Dance.

19 Jul 2026,·89 mins

Jess Gillam with... Pavel Kolesnikov

Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with the pianist Pavel Kolesnikov.

18 Jul 2026,·60 mins

Jools and guests share their musical favourites

Jools is joined by chef, restaurateur and podcaster Ruth Rogers.

11 Jul 2026,·59 mins

Senesino - Handel's castrato

Hannah French traces the life of the operatic superstar Senesino.

12 Jul 2026,·59 mins

2026 Proms season showcase - Emma Rawicz

Jazz saxophonist Emma Rawicz and pianist Gwilym Simcock recorded live in Bristol

21 Jul 2026,·124 mins

A Proms Special! Nicholas Collon, Prog Rock and Jessie Montgomery

Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend!

18 Jul 2026,·180 mins