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Miles Davis 100
The Second Great Quintet
Kate Molleson and Nate Chinen discuss the Miles Davis sound of the 1960s.
27 May 2026,·59 mins
Wigmore Hall 125: Asmik Grigorian and Lukas Geniusas
Songs by Fauré, Ravel and Strauss as part of Wigmore Hall's 125th Anniversary Festival.
26 May 2026,·134 mins
Miles Davis 100: In a Silent Way
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a late-night soundtrack as part of Miles Davis 100 on Radio 3.
26 May 2026,·89 mins
Start the day strong with classical music
Join Al Ryan for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
27 May 2026,·180 mins
Floating off to a serene sleep
Find your soundtrack to a peaceful sleep with this calming classical and ambient mix.
25 May 2026,·60 mins
Enchanting classical music to clear your mind
Press play and feel your spirit lifted with this collection of relaxing classical music.
22 May 2026,·180 mins
Prokofiev's 3rd Piano Concerto with Daniil Trifonov
An afternoon of specially recorded concert performances from around the world.
27 May 2026,·120 mins
Puccini's Turandot
Puccini's final opera live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York, starring Anna Pirozzi.
23 May 2026,·208 mins
Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
26 May 2026,·30 mins
Still piano sounds to hold attention
A calm, introspective mix of piano across classical and contemporary styles.
21 May 2026,·120 mins
Thomas Hampson & Ksenija Sidorova
Thomas Hampson & Ksenija Sidorova in 80A. The Linarol Consort of viols is live in session.
Relax into the day with classical
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
27 May 2026,·210 mins
1564: The Queen’s Gambit
It's the year 1564. A Scottish envoy has an unexpected musical encounter with Elizabeth I.
30 May 2026,·56 mins
The Norwegian Radio Orchestra: Sibelius and Shostakovich
Kristiina Poska conducts the Norwegian Radio Orchestra in Sibelius' two last symphonies.
27 May 2026,·360 mins
Margaret Busby, publisher and editor
Michael Berkeley's guest is the publisher and editor Margaret Busby.
24 May 2026,·86 mins
St Davids Cathedral
Live from St Davids Cathedral.
Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 2 in Building a Library with Joanna MacGregor and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with the best of the week's new classical releases.
23 May 2026,·119 mins
Beibei's Listening Chair
Percussionist Beibei Wang takes a seat in the Unclassified Listening Chair.
24 May 2026,·60 mins
Early Music Today
Performance and news from the world of Early Music.
24 May 2026,·59 mins
Jools and guests share their musical favourites
Jools is joined by the singer, guitarist and songwriter Eric Bibb.
23 May 2026,·59 mins
Only Birds Know How to Call the Sun
Kaj Duncan David's Only Birds.
23 May 2026,·120 mins
Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann on going big with Bruckner
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend!
23 May 2026,·180 mins
Erland Cooper: Series 7
Soundtrack for a rainy day ft. Jarvis Cocker
Erland Cooper selects songs inspired by petrichor, the smell of rain falling on dry ground
25 Apr 2026,·60 mins
Ten Minute Meditations - Series 6
Nurture kindness and compassion: Sharon Salzberg
Find kindness and compassion for yourself and others with this guided meditation.
03 May 2026,·10 mins
Jess Gillam with... Joseph Tawadros
Jess Gillam hosts a listening party with oud virtuoso and composer Joseph Tawadros.
23 May 2026,·60 mins
Fill your morning with restful melodies
Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.
25 May 2026,·180 mins
Wildflowers and weeds
From the beloved bluebell to the stinging nettle: prose poetry and music about nature.
17 May 2026,·74 mins
Brahms' Piano Concerto no.2
Joanna MacGregor's picks her top recording of Brahms' Piano Concerto no.2.
26 May 2026,·49 mins
Hummel's Trumpet Concerto
Sara Mohr-Pietsch guides us on a musical journey towards Hummel's Trumpet Concerto.
24 May 2026,·89 mins
Bohemian Rhapsody like you've never heard it before
Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor join forces in Queen's smash hit!
14 Sep 2025,·6 mins
