Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Sparkling Baroque from Zurich Opera House
The Scintilla Orchestra conducted by Riccardo Minasi presents Italian and German music.
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Morning
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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.
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09:30
Essential Classics—The very best of classical music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Beethoven鈥檚 Symphony No. 9 at the 麻豆社 Proms
Al Ryan celebrates summer music-making in the UK and beyond.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), Fit for a King, Queen, Princess and Prince
4/5 Donald Macleod explores Handel's life at the royal court.
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17:00
In Tune—Classical artists live in the studio
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—23/07/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
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19:30
麻豆社 Proms—2026, Afterlife: Visions of the Beyond
Live at the 麻豆社 Proms: The 麻豆社 National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales & Ryan Bancroft.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—23/07/2026
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—Sacra Partitura: the beginnings of Italian Baroque
Daimonion traces the evolution of Italian musical style from Renaissance to Baroque.
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