Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Works by Brahms and the Schumanns
From the Dreigestirn Summer Festival in Boswil, Switzerland.
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Morning
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06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Boost your morning with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
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09:30
Essential Classics—Relax into the day with classical
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Walton's Symphony No. 1 in B flat minor from the BBC Proms
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), Adventures in Italy
2/5 Donald Macleod explores Tchaikovsky’s busy life away from home.
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17:00
In Tune—Live classical performance and interviews
Sarah Walker welcomes Susan Stroman, Martin James Bartlett and Cristian Macelaru.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Find focus with classical music
Relax into a seamless flow of calming classical music.
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19:30
BBC Proms—2025, Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie fantastique’
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Anja Bihlmaier with Sean Shibe, guitar.
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22:15
Night Tracks—Bewitching sounds for after dark
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—Highlights from Giacomo Smith’s 1925
The clarinettist and saxophonist's bespoke band conjure the spirit of 1920s Harlem.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Schubert, Schumann and Mendelssohn
Antje Weithaas and soloists from the Pau Casals Festival Orchestra play chamber works.
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