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Through the Night—Monteverdi from Concerto Italiano
Rinaldo Alessandrini conducts Monteverdi's second book of madrigals in Gdansk, Poland.
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Through the Night—Sibelius, Prokofiev and Pejačević
Sakari Oramo conducts the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
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Through the Night—Casals Day in Barcelona
Pablo Ferrández and Luis del Valle play Bruch, Shostakovich, Beethoven and Franck.
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Through the Night—BBC Proms 2023: Paradise and the Peri
A rare chance to hear Schumann's opera-oratorio conducted by Simon Rattle.
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Through the Night—España
The RAI National Symphony Orchestra performs a Spanish-inspired programme.
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Through the Night—Midsummer Night from Sweden
Celebrating midsummer with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
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Through the Night—Parry, Handel and Bach from Berlin
Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin in works by Parry, Handel and Bach.
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Breakfast—Ease into the day with classical music
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
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Breakfast—Sunrise classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
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Breakfast—Boost your morning with classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
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Breakfast—Get going with classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
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Breakfast—Classical music to set you up for the day
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
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06:30
Breakfast—Start your weekend the Radio 3 way, with Saturday Breakfast
Tom McKinney sets up your Saturday morning.
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06:30
Breakfast—Start your Sunday the Radio 3 way with Tom McKinney
Tom McKinney presents Radio 3's classical 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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09:30
Essential Classics—The ideal morning mix of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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09:30
Essential Classics—Great classical music for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Essential Classics—A feast of great music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Essential Classics—Celebrating classical greats
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Saturday Morning—Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy perform live
Tom Service speaks to pianists Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy.
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Sunday Morning—An illuminating classical Sunday mix
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning.
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12:00
Earlier... with Jools Holland—22/06/2024
Jools Holland shares his love and knowledge of classical music.
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12:00
Private Passions—Olivia Laing
Michael Berkeley's guest is the writer Olivia Laing.
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13:00
Classical Live—Sophie Rennert live from Wigmore Hall and Fiona Talkington with Nordic music
Sophie Rennert live from Wigmore Hall and Fiona Talkington with Sibelius’ 1st Symphony.
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Classical Live—A Nordic focus - Mikko Franck conducts Sibelius’ Symphony No.2 and pianist Vikingur Ólafsson plays Haydn
Fiona Talkington showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
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Classical Live—Sibelius’ Symphony No.5 from Paris and pianist Vikingur Ólafsson plays Mozart
Fiona Talkington showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
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Classical Live—Mikko Franck conducts Sibelius’ 6th Symphony in Paris and pianist Vikingur Ólafsson plays Galuppi
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
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Classical Live—Sibelius’ 7th Symphony with conductor Mikko Franck and pianist Vikingur Ólafsson plays Cimarosa
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
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13:00
Music Matters—25 Years of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, The Divan at 25
Clemency Burton-Hill brings the story up to date at this time of great conflict in Gaza.
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13:30
Music Map—A journey to Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the sonic connections between music across time and space.
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14:00
Record Review—Handel's Theodora with Kirsten Gibson and Andrew McGregor
Kirsten Gibson chooses her favourite recording of Handel's dramatic oratorio Theodora.
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15:00
Choral Evensong—St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Live from St Edmundsbury Cathedral.
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Choral Evensong—St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Live from St Edmundsbury Cathedral. (R)
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904), Family Man
1/5 Kate Molleson uncovers Dvořák’s devotion to his nearest and dearest.
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Composer of the Week—Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904), Pigeons and Prairies
2/5 Kate Molleson explores Dvořák’s vital connection to nature.
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Composer of the Week—Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904), In Good Faith
3/5 Kate Molleson takes a look at Dvořák’s religious life.
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Composer of the Week—Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904), Homeland
4/5 Kate Molleson discusses Dvořák’s identity and nationhood.
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Composer of the Week—Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904), Trainspotter
5/5 Kate Molleson journeys across Dvořák’s life through his passion for all things transport.
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Sound of Cinema—Folk music in films
Film music and the folk influence. (R)
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16:00
Jazz Record Requests—Midsummer Jazz
Alyn Shipton with a selection of music inspired by summer as requested by you.
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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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17:00
In Tune—Discover classical music and artists
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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17:00
In Tune—Wind down from work with classical music
The Fieri Consort perform madrigals by Maddalena Casulana.
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17:00
In Tune—Classical artists live in session
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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In Tune—Music news and live classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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17:00
This Classical Life—Jess Gillam with... Seckou Keita
Jess Gillam is joined by kora player Seckou Keita to swap some of their favourite music.
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17:00
The Early Music Show—The Museum of Renaissance Music
Hannah French leafs through a book of 100 exhibits exploring Renaissance music history (R)
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Opera on 3—Giordano's Andrea Chénier
Antonio Pappano conducts his last-ever production as Music Director of the Royal Opera.
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18:00
Words and Music—Like a butterfly's wing
For Pride month, music and readings of Oscar Wilde, Jackie Kay, Dean Atta & Torrey Peters. (R)
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Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites. (R)
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Radio 3 in Concert—Aldeburgh Festival 2024: Britten Sinfonia
Radio 3 in Concert from the Aldeburgh Festival in Suffolk.
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Classical Mixtape—Nicky Spence's musical favourites
A 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites, curated by Nicky Spence for Pride Month.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Aldeburgh Festival 2024: Steven Osborne
Radio 3 in Concert from the Aldeburgh Festival in Suffolk.
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—The finest classical music for Pride Month
Oboist and conductor Nicholas Daniel chooses his favourite classical music for Pride Month
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Aldeburgh Festival 2024: Mahler's 4th Symphony
Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in Snape Maltings.
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for Pride Month, chosen by Rufus Wainwright
A specially curated selection of music chosen for Pride Month by Rufus Wainwright.
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Radio 3 in Concert—Aldeburgh Festival 2024: Bruckner's 7th Symphony
Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a concert from Snape.
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Expand your horizons with Jamie Barton's favourite music
Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton chooses her perfect half hour of music for Pride Month.
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19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—Invitation to the Dance
Light music classics from the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Richard Balcombe.
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19:15
Between the Ears—Bring What You Expect to Find
An immersive, lyrical crowd scan of Stonehenge at the rising of the sun.
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19:45
Sunday Feature—The Marvellous, Magical, Musical Box
Art in an age of mechanical reproduction is a surprisingly inspirational, human story.
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20:00
Drama on 3—Kenny Morgan
Kenny Morgan by Mike Poulton, inspired by Terence Rattigan’s play The Deep Blue Sea.
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21:45
The Essay—The Sounds of Tyne, In the Dark
A soundscape from Segedunum Fort at Wallsend, Newcastle. (R)
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21:45
The Essay—The Sounds of Tyne, The Swing Bridge
The first crossing point of the Tyne, the birthplace of the city of Newcastle. (R)
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The Essay—The Sounds of Tyne, Benwell Temple
Noreen Masud considers communities old and new. (R)
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21:45
The Essay—The Sounds of Tyne, The Castle Keep
The Castle Keep in Newcastle with Tara Bergin. (R)
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21:45
The Essay—The Sounds of Tyne, The Spirit of Antenociticus
Poet Jake Morris-Campbell evokes the spirit of local god Antenociticus. (R)
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21:30
Music Planet—Druga Godba 2024
40 Years of Slovenia's Druga Godba Festival.
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21:30
New Generation Artists—Giorgi Gigashvili plays Chopin, Bach and Messiaen
Chopin, Bach and Messiaen from one of the most original pianists of the new generation.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Adventures in sound
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Night Tracks—Music for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Night music
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Music for the evening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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22:00
Late Junction—Sounds for a Midsummer’s Night
Adventurous music and weird sounds to celebrate the longest day of the year.
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New Music Show—Aldeburgh Festival 2024: Explore Ensemble and Zubin Kanga
Tom Service with the latest cutting-edge and experimental new music in live performance.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Dissolve into sound
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—André Marmot picks his Flowers
André Marmot is Soweto's guest on our weekly feature, Flowers.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—A tune from Jazz Warriors
André Marmot gives his Flowers to the collective, Jazz Warriors.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—A live track from Lakecia Benjamin
The New York City saxophonist with a live album.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—Long tracks for the longest day of the year
Soweto leads a gentle introduction to midsummer.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—Rahel Talts and Rob Luft in Concert
Highlights from Rahel Talts and Rob Luft's performance at Jazzkaar Festival in Estonia.
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23:30
Unclassified—Sun Standing Still
Elizabeth Alker has dance tunes to soundtrack the year's longest days and shortest nights.
