Schedule
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Early
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00:30
On airThrough the Night—Lekeu and Bruckner from Katowice
Guillaume Lekeu's Adagio pour quatuor d'orchestre and Bruckner's 7th Symphony.
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Morning
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06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Wake up your senses with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
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09:30
Essential Classics—A classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music for your morning.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Pianist Steven Osborne live from Wigmore Hall
Pianist Steven Osborne plays Beethoven's Diabelli Variations, live from Wigmore Hall.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—The Mighty Handful, A Meeting of Unequals
1/5 How Russian music changed for ever due to a group of five composers.
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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
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Sibelius's Fifth Symphony
From the Lighthouse in Poole, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra under Mark Wigglesworth.
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21:45
The Essay—Symphony of the Wild, 1. Noise Meets Music
Evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod uncovers melodies and rhythms across the natural world. (R)
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22:00
Night Tracks—Music for the still of night
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—02/11/2026
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—The Armida Quartet at the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival in Germany
The world premiere of Fischer's Festival Overture for String Quartet and Electronics.
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