Schedule
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Early
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00:30
On airThrough the Night—The Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra's 80th Jubilee Concert
From Budapest, Liszt, Mendelssohn and Strauss. Penny Gore presents.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Classical rise and shine
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
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09:30
Essential Classics—Refresh your morning with classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Mozart's 'Gran Partita' Serenade in Concert
Elizabeth Alker celebrates the 60th anniversary of the world-class Nash Ensemble.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—JS Bach at Christmas, Leipzig, 1734
4/5 Bach makes plans for his most elaborate Christmas yet. With Donald Macleod. (R)
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17:00
In Tune—The biggest names in classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—SchΓΌtz - The Christmas Story
Arcangelo and Jonathan Cohen live at Wigmore Hall.
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21:45
The Essay—Full Moon on Progress St, Nina Simone’s Political Romance
Dr Rommi Smith examines a turning-point moment in the life of five Black female musicians.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Blissful sounds for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
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23:30
'Round Midnight—AuB's recent single
New music from the quartet led by saxophonists Alex Hitchcock and Tom Barford.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Schubert from Schwarzenberg
Pianist Paul Lewis plays Schubert Sonatas. Penny Gore presents.
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