Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Mozart, Kelemen, Brekalo and Schubert from Croatia
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first music broadcast in 1926 on Croatian Radio
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Boost your morning with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—A feast of great music
Georgia Mann plays the best classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra plays Brahms' Symphony No. 4
Mark Forrest showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Florence Price (1887-1953), More than a woman
5/5Kate Molleson and Samantha Ege discuss the growing legacy of Florence Price.
17:00
In Tune—Live classical performance and interviews
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—15/05/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—Rodgers and Hammerstein from the Royal and Derngate Theatre Northampton
Richard Balcombe with the BBC Concert Orchestra, singers Katie Birtill and Patrick Smyth.
21:45
The Essay—David Munrow - The Pied Piper, 5. Leaving a legacy
5/5The sound of David Munrow's music for now.
22:00
Late Junction—Almost waking
Verity Sharp selects music and sound inspired by the small and the waking hours.
23:30
'Round Midnight—15/05/2026
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—100 years of the Berlin Radio Chorus
The Berlin Radio Chorus perform works by Mendelssohn, Vaughan Williams and Verdi.
