Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Dvořák's Eighth Symphony from Madrid
Tabea Zimmermann performs Bartók's Viola Concerto with the RTVE Symphony Orchestra.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Kickstart your day with the best classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—A classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—23/06/2026
Live performance and exclusive concerts from home and abroad.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Henry Purcell (1659-1695), London's city spires
2/5Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s music for London’s churches.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Classical artists live in the studio
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—The eclectic classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Aldeburgh Festival - Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances
Kevin John Edusei and the BBC NOW perform Ogonek, Waley-Cohen and Rachmaninov at Snape.
21:45
The Essay—Jazz Among the British, The British Audience
Geoffrey Smith looks at the how the audience for jazz in Britain has evolved over time.(R)
22:00
Night Tracks—Harmonious music for nighttime listening
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—23/06/2026
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Ardeo Quartet and pianist Barry Douglas
The Ardeo Quartet and Barry Douglas at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival in Ireland.
