Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Brahms from Budapest
The pianist Simon Trp膷eski performs Brahms' second piano concerto.
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Morning
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06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Start the day on the right note with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
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09:30
Essential Classics—The best classical morning music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Strauss's "An Alpine Symphony," performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Live performance and exclusive concerts from home and abroad.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Samuel Barber (1910-1981), Relationships under strain
5/5 Donald Macleod delves into Samuel Barber鈥檚 final years of emotional turmoil. (R)
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17:00
In Tune—Wind down from work with 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—16/07/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Chichester Psalms
Kellen Gray and the 麻豆社 NOW celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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21:45
The Essay—The Dawn of Music, Clammers of Clay
How did the invention of clay change our musical instruments? Brenna Hassett digs deeper.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Sublime sounds for nightfall
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—16/07/2026
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—Elgar's Cello Concerto from Lithuania
Stanislas Kim performs Elgar's concerto with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra.
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