Radio 3 Schedule

Iberian music from the Ricercar Consort

Philippe Pierlot explores Correa de Arauxo’s sonic universe.

17/08/2026

Radio 3's breakfast show, waking the UK up with the finest classical music.

The ideal mix of classical music

Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.

Beethoven’s 7th Symphony from the BBC Proms

Exclusive concert recordings reflecting a great summer of music-making.

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Sehnsucht and Wanderlust

A young Mendelssohn discovers the joys of travel. With Kate Molleson.

Wind down from work with classical music

Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.

2026

Copland and Stravinsky

Live at the BBC Proms: BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Ryan Bancroft.

Harmonious music for nighttime listening

Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.

Gretchen Parlato’s Flowers

The acclaimed American jazz singer Gretchen Parlato celebrates four artists this week.

Ravel, Salonen & Lutosławski from Sweden

Conductor Nicholas Collon and soprano Camilla Tilling play Ravel's song cycle Shéhérazade.