Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—John Adam's 'Frenzy' and Copland's Third Symphony
Robert Treviño conducts the RAI National Symphony Orchestra in Turin.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Start the day strong with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Celebrating classical greats
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music for your morning.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Saint-Saëns' ‘Organ’ Symphony from Wales
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Stan Tracey (1926-2013), Suite Spot
4/5Stan Tracey returns to large-scale, thematic composing.
17:00
In Tune—The classical soundtrack for your evening
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—The perfect classical half hour
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Bruckner's Ninth Symphony
The London Symphony Orchestra and Sir Antonio Pappano play Bruckner's final symphony.
21:45
The Essay—Peggy Seeger - A Life in Music, 4 - Primrose Hill
Peggy Seeger on writing Primrose Hill, and the love songs that came late in her life.
22:00
Night Tracks—Immersive music for late night listening
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—19/11/2026
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—Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto from Croatia
The Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra celebrated its 100th anniversary.
