Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Shostakovich and Saint-Saëns from Paris
Shostakovich's 2nd Violin Concerto and Saint-Saëns' 'Organ' symphony.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Roll out of bed into 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—Augustin Hadelich plays Barber’s Violin Concerto
Linton Stephens showcases superb performances from the UK and beyond.
15:00
Choral Evensong—York Minster
From York Minster with members of the Rodolfus Choral Course.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Greatest Showstoppers, Maria Szymanowska
3/4Donald Macleod follows Polish pianist Maria Szymanowska as she strikes out on her own.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Wind down from the day with classical
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—23/09/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Sibelius's Fifth Symphony
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra from the Bridgewater Hall, with James McVinnie.
21:45
The Essay—Coltrane's Sound, 23/09/2026
Five pivotal blues performances by John Coltrane reveal his relationship to wider themes.
22:00
Night Tracks—Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—23/09/2026
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—Dúo del Valle in Madrid
Piano duo Luis and Victor del Valle play Ligeti, Poulenc, Ravel, Gershwin and Milhaud.
