Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Schubert and Brahms from Norway
Vadym Kholodenko joins the Norwegian Radio Orchestra in Brahms's Second Piano Concerto.
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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—A feast of great music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Schumann’s Symphony No. 2 from Belfast
Specially recorded music from the BBC Performing Groups, the EBU and more.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849), Flying Solo
5/5 Donald Macleod explores Chopin’s return to the stage in his turbulent final years.
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17:00
In Tune—The Puppini Sisters live in session
Live music from the Puppini Sisters and chat with conductor Tarmo Peltokoski.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—The perfect classical half hour
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
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19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—Paris in the Jazz Age
The BBC Concert Orchestra, from Alexandra Palace, with clarinettist Giacomo Smith. (R)
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21:45
The Essay—Martin Hayes Turns the Tune, Pushing the Boundaries
Olivia O'Leary talks to internationally-acclaimed Irish fiddle-player Martin Hayes.
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22:00
Late Junction—Cabaret Voltaire’s Mixtape
Jennifer Lucy Allan presents a mixtape from legendary Sheffield act Cabaret Voltaire.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—Concert highlights from Makiko Hirabayashi
Soweto shares music from the Japanese, Copenhagen-based pianist's recent performance.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Bach, Biber and Buxtehude from Bucharest
Bach, Biber and Buxtehude with Mira Glodeanu and the SEMPRE baroque music ensemble.
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