Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Ehnes Quartet: Beethoven alla Russia
The Ehnes Quartet explore two of Beethoven's legendary Razumovsky Quartets.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Classical sunrise
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3鈥檚 award-winning classical breakfast show.
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09:30
Essential Classics—Great classical music for your morning
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—The Nash and 60 plus the Berlin Philharmonic
Fiona Talkington introduces specially recorded music from the UK and beyond.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—JS Bach at Christmas, Weimar, 1717
2/5 Bach is put under arrest in Weimar and reflects on Christmases past. With Donald Macleod. (R)
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17:00
In Tune—Live classical music for your commute
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for your journey
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Bach Motets from Solomon's Knot in Manchester
Motets by Johann Christoph and Johann Sebastian Bach from Solomon's Knot in Manchester.
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21:45
The Essay—Full Moon on Progress St, Big Mama Thornton鈥檚 Ball and Chain
Dr Rommi Smith examines a turning point moment in the life of five Black female musicians.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Sublime sounds for nightfall
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
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23:30
'Round Midnight—17/12/2024
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—M盲kel盲 and Lozakovich play Brahms' Double Concerto
Conductor Klaus M盲kel盲 returned to his cello in Brahms's touching Double Concerto.
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