Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Korngold and Beethoven from Serbia
Robert Lakatos joins the Vojvodina Symphony Orchestra in Korngold's Violin Concerto.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Brighten your day with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—A classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Denis Kozhukhin Live at Wigmore Hall
Mark Forrest showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Florence Price (1887-1953), Columbused
1/5Kate Molleson and Samantha Ege explore Florence Price’s early years.
17:00
In Tune—Classical music live in the studio
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—11/05/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Brahms's Violin Concerto
Janine Jansen joins the Berlin Philharmonic to perform Brahms's Violin Concerto.
21:45
The Essay—David Munrow - The Pied Piper, 1. Becoming David Munrow
1/5This series reveals how David Munrow changed how Britain listened to music.
22:00
Night Tracks—Music for the darkling hour
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—11/05/2026
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—German National Youth Orchestra from Cologne
Midori joins the German National Youth Orchestra in Detlev Glanert's 2nd Violin Concerto.
