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Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Berg's Violin Concerto 'To the Memory of an Angel'
Carolin Widmann is the soloist in Alban Berg's Violin Concerto.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Embrace the morning calm of classical music and birdsong
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Great classical music for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—13/08/2026
Live performance and exclusive concerts from home and abroad.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Hélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836), Behind Closed Doors
4/5Donald Macleod explores the twists and turns of Montgeroult’s private life.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Live classical performance and interviews
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
BBC Proms—2026, Gershwin’s Piano Concerto
Live at the BBC Proms: the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Gaffigan.
22:00
Night Tracks—A bewitching night time soundtrack
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—13/08/2026
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—András Schiff plays Bach's The Art of Fugue
Pianist András Schiff performs the entirety of Bach's masterwork The Art of Fugue.
