Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Carl Nielsen, Kristine Tjøgersen and John Adams from Bergen
Violinist Johan Dalene joins the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and Edward Gardner.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Kate's classical alarm call
Kate Molleson presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
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09:00
Essential Classics—Tom McKinney
The best classical music, specially selected for your morning.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Composer of the Week—Mel Bonis (1858-1937), Heartache in war-time
Donald Macleod considers why the Great War was especially difficult for Mel Bonis
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13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—The George Enescu International Festival: Bach's Golberg Variations
The George Enescu International Festival: the Sitkovetsky String Trio plays Bach.
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14:00
Afternoon Concert—Thursday - Scheherazade from the Enescu Festival 2022
Further highlights from Romania with brief moments of folly.
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17:00
In Tune—Lucy Schaufer, Manchester Collective, James Murphy
Sean Rafferty talks to some of the artists shortlisted for the RPS Awards 2023.
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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—Bach and Stravinsky
Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Singers.
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22:00
Free Thinking—Holocaust Memorial Day 2023
Matthew Sweet looks at the experiences of Portuguese Jewish and Roma communities.
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22:45
The Essay—Science Notes, Ivories
4/5 James Burke touches on pine trees, chintz, bowler hats – and ends up on the ivories. (R)
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23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for the night
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
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23:30
Unclassified—KMRU's Listening Chair
Elizabeth Alker shares new ambient music and KMRU is in the Listening Chair.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Respighi and Puccini from Budapest
Jose Cura conducts the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in Respighi and Puccini.
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