Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Danish String Quartet Festival - Chaos, night and void
Music by Rebecca Clarke, Thomas Ades and Shostakovich with the Danish String Quartet.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Classical sunrise
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
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09:30
Essential Classics—Your perfect classical playlist
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Mozart, Bartok, Brahms from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic and pianist Stephen Hough and friends perform a trio by Fruhling
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Edvard Grieg (1843-1907), Settling down at Troldhaugen
5/5 Grieg’s final years are spent either touring Europe or at Troldhaugen, the house he built.
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17:00
In Tune—Discover classical music and artists
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—The Eclectic Classical Mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
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19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—On Tour in China
James Bond meets Johann Strauss II in China with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra.
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21:45
The Essay—Renewing the Past: The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and Early Music, 1970s, Into the Mainstream
Nicholas Kenyon explores early music at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ in the 1970s. (R)
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22:00
Late Junction—Musical lamentations, sonic justice
Sink into a heavy, heady mix of adventurous, mind-expanding music with Verity Sharp.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—Xhosa Cole in concert
Live recordings from the saxophonist's set at the INNtöne Jazzfestival in Austria.
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Late
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00:30
Tearjerker—AURORA, Reconnect To Earth
Evocative music to draw you back down to earth and keep you connected with the planet.
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01:30
Essential Classics Mix—Essential Classics for Earth Day
A playlist of classical tracks inspired by the natural world.
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02:30
Through the Night—Loris Tjeknavorian, Sibelius and Elgar
NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and Andrew Manze at the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival.
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