Classical

Ease into the day with classical music

Join Hannah French every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.

11 Jul 2026,·150 mins

Mendelssohn's 'Scottish' Symphony in Building a Library with Katy Hamilton and Andrew McGregor

Katy Hamilton on Mendelssohn's 3rd Symphony & Richard Bratby on the week's new releases.

11 Jul 2026,·119 mins

Jools and guests share their musical favourites

Jools is joined by chef, restaurateur and podcaster Ruth Rogers.

11 Jul 2026,·59 mins

Sail off to a restful sleep

Drift off with help from BBC Introducing artists and Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast.

06 Jul 2026,·60 mins

1741: Messiah at Sea

1741. On a rough crossing to Dublin, Handel carries the manuscript of a masterpiece.

18 Jul 2026,·56 mins

Immersive music for moonlight

Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.

09 Jul 2026,·90 mins

BBC Proms special: Soothing classics for rest and relaxation

Unwind with the most blissful music you can experience at the BBC Proms this summer.

10 Jul 2026,·179 mins

Works by Jonathan Keren, Beethoven and Zemlinsky

The Gringolts Quartet and friends perform Beethoven's String Quartet No. 11.

11 Jul 2026,·360 mins

Classical music for focus or relaxation

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.

10 Jul 2026,·30 mins

Cécile McLorin Salvant talks tunes and tatting

Sara Mohr-Pietsch introduces the best classical music and stories from the arts world.

11 Jul 2026,·180 mins

Leslie Cavendish, former Beatles hairdresser

Michael Berkeley's guest is the former Beatles hairdresser, Leslie Cavendish.

05 Jul 2026,·86 mins

Celebrating classical greats

Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.

10 Jul 2026,·210 mins

The Sixteen at the York Early Music Festival

Spanish Renaissance choral music from York Minster.

09 Jul 2026,·134 mins

BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances

Live performance and exclusive concerts from home and abroad.

10 Jul 2026,·180 mins

The Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead, London

Live from the Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead, London.

08 Jul 2026,·59 mins

Unwind with a soothing piano soundtrack

Ease into a state of calm with two hours of soothing piano music.

09 Jul 2026,·120 mins

Jess Gillam with... Catrin Finch

Jess Gillam hosts a listening party with the harpist and composer Catrin Finch.

04 Jul 2026,·60 mins

Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro from the Royal Opera House starring Louise Alder.

11 Jul 2026,·208 mins

The Eddie Gripper trio live in session, cellist Sebastian Plano

The Eddie Gripper trio play live. Cellist Sebastian Plano on his new album.

10 Jul 2026,·120 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

Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Past, Present, Future

Donald Macleod and Alexander Douglas explore Nigerian art music past, present and future.

10 Jul 2026,·59 mins

Roger Eno's Listening Chair

Elizabeth Alker welcomes ambient giant Roger Eno to the Listening Chair.

05 Jul 2026,·60 mins

Live from the York Festival of Early Music

Celebrating the York Festival of Early Music in its 50th year.

05 Jul 2026,·59 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

Bucket and Spade

An evocation of the beach, summer, sand and sea in readings and music.

05 Jul 2026,·74 mins

Unforgettable Proms

Last Night of the Proms 2025

with Brian May, Roger Taylor, Alison Balsom, Louise Alder & Bill Bailey

13 Sep 2025,·216 mins

Recharge with soothing classical melodies

Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.

06 Jul 2026,·180 mins

Farewell to Maida Vale (1/2)

Apartment House with a special performance at BBC Maida Vale.

04 Jul 2026,·120 mins

Brahms' Four Pieces for Piano Op.119

Sara Mohr-Pietsch wends her way towards Brahms' melancholic late masterpiece.

05 Jul 2026,·89 mins