Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—The Maisky Trio from London's Wigmore Hall
The Maisky Trio play Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Brahms and Schubert.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Wake up with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Celebrating classical greats
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—26/06/2026
Live performance and exclusive concerts from home and abroad.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Henry Purcell (1659-1695), Tributes
5/5Donald Macleod explores the tributes made to Purcell after his early death.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Classical music live from the BBC
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for your journey
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—26/06/2026
George Jackson conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in music with a Brighton Dome connexion.
21:45
The Essay—Jazz Among the British, Sonny Rollins
Geoffrey Smith on the connection Sonny Rollins forged with his British audience.(R)
22:00
Late Junction—Cara Tolmie’s mixtape
Verity Sharp presents a mixtape from vocalist and researcher Cara Tolmie.
23:30
'Round Midnight—26/06/2026
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—Beethoven from Barcelona
The Orchestre des Champs-Elysées perform Beethoven's 2nd and 8th symphonies.
