Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—La Flamboyance: Festive music of the 15th century
Franco-Flemish music of the 15th Century from the Musica Antiqua Festival in Bruges.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Rise and shine with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Relax into the day with classical
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Frank Dupree plays Gershwin’s Piano Concerto
Mark Forrest showcases superb performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Greatest Showstoppers, Elias Parish Alvars
2/4Donald Macleod explores the story of Devon-born harp virtuoso Elias Parish Alvars.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Live classical music for your commute
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Radio 3 in Concert—Grieg's Piano Concerto from Alice Sara Ott and the CBSO.
Alice Sara Ott plays Grieg's Piano Concerto with the CBSO in Birmingham
21:45
The Essay—Coltrane's Sound, 22/09/2026
Five pivotal blues performances by John Coltrane reveal his relationship to wider themes.
22:00
Night Tracks—Meditative music for late night solace
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—22/09/2026
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—Shostakovich and Saint-Saëns from Paris
Shostakovich's 2nd Violin Concerto and Saint-Saëns' 'Organ' symphony.
