Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Rasch and Beethoven
The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform Beethoven's 9th and a new work.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Launch the day with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
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09:30
Essential Classics—Refresh your morning with classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Johannes Brahms' Violin Concerto with Ning Feng and the 成人快手 Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-1594), What a Mass
2/5 Palestrina composes a major piece that will mark a turning point in music history.
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17:00
In Tune—Live music at drivetime
A tribute to the late Alfred Brendel, live guests Gabrieli Consort and Masaaki Suzuki.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Antonio Pappano conducts the LSO
The London Symphony Orchestra performs music by Mozart and Richard Strauss.
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21:45
The Essay—Unsung Heroes, 2. When the Librettist Was King
Stephen Wyatt champions the importance of the librettist's role in opera and musicals.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Harmonious music for nighttime listening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—A new Rivkala release
The Newcastle-based singer-songwriter and pianist is back with a latest track.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Rachmaninov's Third Piano Concerto from Stockholm
Leif Ove Andsnes plays Rachmaninov's fiendishly difficult third concerto for the piano.
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