BBC Radio 3's programmes
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00:30 - Through the Night
Respighi and Mahler from Turin
Daniel Harding leads the RAI National Symphony Orchestra in Mahler's 'Titan' Symphony.
Daniel Harding leads the RAI National Symphony Orchestra in Mahler's 'Titan' Symphony.
06:30 - Breakfast
Live from The Bishop's Palace, Wells
Classical music and sounds of nature from Radio 3's tour of Gloucestershire and Somerset..
Classical music and sounds of nature from Radio 3's tour of Gloucestershire and Somerset..
A feast of great music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Pictures at an Exhibition from the Royal Albert Hall
Great summer music-making from home and abroad.
Great summer music-making from home and abroad.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Success and supporters
Delius gains a powerful fan.
Delius gains a powerful fan.
17:00 - In Tune
Discover classical music and artists
Katie Derham speaks to harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani about Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier.
Katie Derham speaks to harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani about Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
The perfect classical half hour
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30 - BBC Proms
2025, Beethoven’s Ninth
Danish National Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir with conductor Fabio Luisi.
Danish National Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir with conductor Fabio Luisi.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for the evening
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
A classic from Billie Holiday
Soweto presents a timeless piece from the great Lady Day that showcases her vocal mastery.
Soweto presents a timeless piece from the great Lady Day that showcases her vocal mastery.
00:30 - Through the Night
BBC Proms 2024: Beethoven, Bruckner and Tüür
Yunchan Lim plays Beethoven's final piano concerto, the 'Emperor'.
Yunchan Lim plays Beethoven's final piano concerto, the 'Emperor'.
06:30 - Breakfast
Live from Tyntesfield, Somerset
Classical Music and sounds of nature from Radio 3's tour of Gloucestershire and Somerset.
Classical Music and sounds of nature from Radio 3's tour of Gloucestershire and Somerset.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Your perfect classical playlist
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Puccini's Suor Angelica at the BBC Proms
Great summer music-making from major festivals.
Great summer music-making from major festivals.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
A last hurrah
Delius flees France - and faces an uncertain future.
Delius flees France - and faces an uncertain future.
17:00 - In Tune
Wind down from work with classical music
Katie Derham with live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Katie Derham with live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
18:00 - BBC Proms
2025, Paraorchestra and The Breath (Bristol)
Paraorchestra collaborates with award-winning duo The Breath.
Paraorchestra collaborates with award-winning duo The Breath.
19:30 - BBC Proms
2025, Symphony of Sorrowful Songs
The BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dalia Stasevska in Górecki's Symphony No 3.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dalia Stasevska in Górecki's Symphony No 3.
22:00 - Late Junction
City circuitry, resonant revisions
Join Verity Sharp to delve into hidden sounds of cities and toy piano jazz revisions.
Join Verity Sharp to delve into hidden sounds of cities and toy piano jazz revisions.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Isobella Burnham’s Caribbean Jazz mixtape
The gifted bassist and vocalist shares music from across the Caribbean diaspora.
The gifted bassist and vocalist shares music from across the Caribbean diaspora.
00:30 - Through the Night
Cello and piano from the Orford Festival, Quebec
Lluis Claret and Sandra Murray play cello and piano music by Casals, Dubois and Debussy.
Lluis Claret and Sandra Murray play cello and piano music by Casals, Dubois and Debussy.
06:30 - Breakfast
Breakfast with the best classical music
Join Emma Clarke every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Emma Clarke every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:00 - Saturday Morning
Gustavo Dudamel talks to Tom
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend!
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend!
11:00 - BBC Proms
2025, BBC Proms: András Schiff Plays Bach
Live at the BBC Proms: András Schiff plays Bach's Art of Fugue
Live at the BBC Proms: András Schiff plays Bach's Art of Fugue
13:00 - Music Matters
Piano Stories, Sir András Schiff
Piano technician Ulrich Gerhartz talks to some of the greatest pianists of our age.
Piano technician Ulrich Gerhartz talks to some of the greatest pianists of our age.
14:00 - BBC Proms
2025, Danish National Vocal Ensemble (Bristol)
The Danish National Vocal Ensemble conducted by Graham Ross.
The Danish National Vocal Ensemble conducted by Graham Ross.
15:30 - Sound of Cinema
Better Late Than Never
Matthew Sweet looks at films where there's a long delay before the sequel is released
Matthew Sweet looks at films where there's a long delay before the sequel is released
16:30 - This Classical Life
This Classical Life... with Emma Rawicz
Jess Gillam swaps listening recommendations with saxophonist, Emma Rawicz.
Jess Gillam swaps listening recommendations with saxophonist, Emma Rawicz.
17:30 - BBC Proms
2025, Mozart, Arvo Pärt and Gavin Higgins (Bristol)
Britten Sinfonia with soloists Zoë Beyers and Miranda Dale.
Britten Sinfonia with soloists Zoë Beyers and Miranda Dale.
20:00 - BBC Proms
2025, Mäkelä Conducts Mahler’s Fifth
The Royal Concertgebouw conducted by Klaus Mäkelä
The Royal Concertgebouw conducted by Klaus Mäkelä
22:30 - New Music Show
Hannah Kendall in conversation and Oliver Leith's Doom and the Dooms
Cutting-edge and experimental new music in live performance, plus interviews a ... More >>nd features.
Cutting-edge and experimental new music in live performance, plus interviews a ... More >>nd features.
00:30 - Through the Night
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales at the 2023 BBC Proms
Violinist Geneva Lewis joins the BBC NOW in Grace Williams's violin concerto.
Violinist Geneva Lewis joins the BBC NOW in Grace Williams's violin concerto.
06:30 - Breakfast
Birdsong to banish those morning blues
Join Mark Forrest every Sunday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Mark Forrest every Sunday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:00 - Sunday Morning
Your perfect Sunday soundtrack
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh.
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh.
12:00 - Private Passions
Ann Cleeves
Michael Berkeley's guest is the best-selling crime writer Ann Cleeves. (R)
Michael Berkeley's guest is the best-selling crime writer Ann Cleeves. (R)
13:30 - New Generation Artists
2025 Proms season showcase: Niamh O'Sullivan, Hana Chang, Johanna Wallroth
Celebrating current R3 NGAs with Niamh O'Sullivan, Hana Chang and Johann ... More >>a Wallroth.
Celebrating current R3 NGAs with Niamh O'Sullivan, Hana Chang and Johann ... More >>a Wallroth.
14:00 - BBC Proms
2025, Mäkelä Conducts Mozart, Prokofiev & Bartók
The Royal Concertgebouw conducted by Klaus Mäkelä
The Royal Concertgebouw conducted by Klaus Mäkelä
16:15 - Jazz Record Requests
Count Basie - Josephine Baker - Sheila Jordan
Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you.
Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you.
17:00 - The Early Music Show
John Wilbye's madrigals
Hannah French explores the life and music of English madrigalist John Wilbye. (R)
Hannah French explores the life and music of English madrigalist John Wilbye. (R)
18:00 - Words and Music
Cats
Felines in works by Chaucer, Aaron Copland, Stevie Smith, SF Said, Ravel and Hauschka.
Felines in works by Chaucer, Aaron Copland, Stevie Smith, SF Said, Ravel and Hauschka.
19:00 - BBC Proms
2025, Under the Italian Sun (Bristol)
Carlo Rizzi conducts the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera.
Carlo Rizzi conducts the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera.
21:30 - New Generation Artists
2025 Proms season showcase: Johanna Wallroth and Emma Rawicz
Celebrating current R3 New Generation Artists with Johanna Wallroth and Emma Rawicz.
Celebrating current R3 New Generation Artists with Johanna Wallroth and Emma Rawicz.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for the evening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
23:30 - Unclassified
Bonnie Prince Billy’s Listening Chair
Elizabeth Alker welcomes Bonnie Prince Billy to the Unclassified Listening Chair
Elizabeth Alker welcomes Bonnie Prince Billy to the Unclassified Listening Chair
00:30 - Through the Night
Early Music Day 2025: Earning a Living on the Stage
A concert from Madrid showcasing Baroque composers who wrote for the stage.
A concert from Madrid showcasing Baroque composers who wrote for the stage.
06:30 - Breakfast
Launch the day with classical music
Join Hannah French for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Hannah French for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30 - Radio 3's Proms Marathon Monday
Great British Classics
Ian Skelly introduces the first in a series of Proms highlights of 2025 so far.
Ian Skelly introduces the first in a series of Proms highlights of 2025 so far.
11:00 - Radio 3's Proms Marathon Monday
Rachmaninov’s ‘Paganini’ Variations
Ian Skelly introduces the second of our Proms highlights of 2025 so far.
Ian Skelly introduces the second of our Proms highlights of 2025 so far.
13:00 - Radio 3's Proms Marathon Monday
Rachmaninov and Copland
Linton Stephens introduces the next of our Proms highlights from the 2025 season so far.
Linton Stephens introduces the next of our Proms highlights from the 2025 season so far.
14:35 - Radio 3's Proms Marathon Monday
Vivaldi and Bach
Linton Stephens introduces the next of our Proms highlights from the 2025 season so far.
Linton Stephens introduces the next of our Proms highlights from the 2025 season so far.
15:30 - BBC Proms
2025, CBeebies Prom: A Magical Bedtime Story
Live at the BBC Proms: CBeebies Prom: A Magical Bedtime Story with Sinfonia Smith Square.
Live at the BBC Proms: CBeebies Prom: A Magical Bedtime Story with Sinfonia Smith Square.
17:00 - Radio 3's Proms Marathon Monday
The Planets and Star Wars
Petroc Trelawny introduces the next of our Proms highlights from the 2025 season so far.
Petroc Trelawny introduces the next of our Proms highlights from the 2025 season so far.
18:45 - Radio 3's Proms Marathon Monday
Viennese Waltzes
Petroc Trelawny celebrates the Waltz King in another of our 2025 Proms highlights.
Petroc Trelawny celebrates the Waltz King in another of our 2025 Proms highlights.
19:30 - Radio 3's Proms Marathon Monday
Mahler’s Third
The BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales, CBSO Children’s Chorus and Ryan Bancroft.
The BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales, CBSO Children’s Chorus and Ryan Bancroft.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Adventures in sound
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Jordan Rakei sits in
The internationally celebrated singer-songwriter and producer is in for Soweto this week.
The internationally celebrated singer-songwriter and producer is in for Soweto this week.
00:30 - Through the Night
Clara Schumann and Bruckner from the Lucerne Festival
Beatrice Rana plays Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto, plus Bruckner Symphony no. 7.
Beatrice Rana plays Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto, plus Bruckner Symphony no. 7.
06:30 - Breakfast
Boost your morning with classical music
Join Hannah French for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Hannah French for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30 - Essential Classics
Great classical music for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor, ‘Choral’ from the BBC Proms
Great summer music-making including Cheltenham Festival highlights.
Great summer music-making including Cheltenham Festival highlights.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757), Apprenticeship
1/5 Domenico takes his first job under the watchful scrutiny of his father. ( ... More >>R)
1/5 Domenico takes his first job under the watchful scrutiny of his father. ( ... More >>R)
17:00 - In Tune
Classical artists live in session
Petroc Trelawny with Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians
Petroc Trelawny with Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
30 minutes of classical inspiration
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30 - BBC Proms
2025, Sibelius's Second
Live at the BBC Proms: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and conductor Andris Nelsons.
Live at the BBC Proms: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and conductor Andris Nelsons.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Alfa Mist’s Flowers
The melodic pianist and producer is back with another artist he would like to spotlight.
The melodic pianist and producer is back with another artist he would like to spotlight.
00:30 - Through the Night
Opera: Puccini, Lehár and Johann Strauss II
Polish soprano Magdalena Lucjan joins the WDR Symphony Orchesra for an opera gala.
Polish soprano Magdalena Lucjan joins the WDR Symphony Orchesra for an opera gala.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start the day with classical music
Join Hannah French for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Hannah French for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30 - Essential Classics
The best classical morning music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Górecki's Symphony No. 3 from the BBC Proms
Great summer music-making including highlights from the Proms and Cheltenham.
Great summer music-making including highlights from the Proms and Cheltenham.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Edington Priory Church
From Edington Priory Church during the Edington Festival of Music within the Liturgy.
From Edington Priory Church during the Edington Festival of Music within the Liturgy.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757), Adventures in Opera
2/5 Scarlatti looks to strike out on his own. (R)
2/5 Scarlatti looks to strike out on his own. (R)
17:00 - In Tune
Music news and live classical music
Petroc Trelawny with Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians
Petroc Trelawny with Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians
18:30 - BBC Proms
2025, The Marriage of Figaro from Glyndebourne
Live at the BBC Proms: Glyndebourne Festival Opera conducted by Riccardo Minasi.
Live at the BBC Proms: Glyndebourne Festival Opera conducted by Riccardo Minasi.
22:15 - Night Tracks
Bewitching sounds for after dark
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
A groove-filled classic from Tim Maia
Jordan shares a track from the Brazilian master singer that is effortlessly in the pocket.
Jordan shares a track from the Brazilian master singer that is effortlessly in the pocket.
