Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Ivan Fedele, Schumann and Franck from Milan
Cellist Pablo Ferrández joins Orchestra of La Scala Milan and conductor Riccardo Chailly.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Ease into the day with classical music
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
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09:00
Essential Classics—Great classical music for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Composer of the Week—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Joy through Suffering - The ‘Hammerklavier’ Sonata
4/5 Exploring the composition of one of Beethoven’s greatest sonatas, the 'Hammerklavier'.
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13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Perth Pianos: Steven Osborne
Steven Osborne explores the glories of Debussy in recital from Perth Concert Hall. (R)
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14:00
Afternoon Concert—Rachmaninov's Symphony No 3 in A minor, Op 44
John Storgards conducts the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Philharmonic in Rachmaninov's Symphony No 3 in A minor.
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17:00
In Tune—Drivetime classical
Katie Derham is joined by violinist Esther Yoo and pianist Jae Hong Park.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Expand your horizons with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Martyn Brabbins conducts Grace Williams's Second Symphony
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ NOW start a new series exploring her music, alongside Saariaho and Sarah Lianne Lewis.
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22:00
Free Thinking—African identity via China and photography
Teju Cole, Noo Saro-Wiwa and Tate curator Osei Bonsu talk to Laurence Scott.
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22:45
The Essay—Highland Tails, The Beaver
An Essay and reflection in poetry on the reintroduction of wild animals into the Highlands
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23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
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23:30
Unclassified—Colin Stetson’s Listening Chair
Saxophonist Colin Stetson sits in the Listening Chair.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Mozart's Clarinet Concerto
Clarinettist Stephan Mörth joins the German Symphony Orchestra Berlin for music by Mozart.
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