Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Iberian music from the Ricercar Consort
Philippe Pierlot explores Correa de Arauxo’s sonic universe.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Brighten your day with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—The ideal mix of classical music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Beethoven’s 7th Symphony from the BBC Proms
Exclusive concert recordings reflecting a great summer of music-making.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), Sehnsucht and Wanderlust
1/5A young Mendelssohn discovers the joys of travel. With Kate Molleson.
17:00
In Tune—Clare Hammond, George Vass, and Cristian Măcelaru
Petroc welcomes Clare Hammond, George Vass, and Cristian Măcelaru to In Tune.
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Evening
19:00
BBC Proms—2026, Copland and Stravinsky
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Ryan Bancroft.
21:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for focus or relaxation
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.(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—Gretchen Parlato’s Flowers
The acclaimed American jazz singer Gretchen Parlato celebrates four artists this week.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Ravel, Salonen & Lutosławski from Sweden
Conductor Nicholas Collon and soprano Camilla Tilling play Ravel's song cycle Shéhérazade.
