Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Shostakovich and Saint-Saëns from Paris
Shostakovich's 2nd Violin Concerto and Saint-Saëns' 'Organ' symphony.
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Morning
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06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Roll out of bed into classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
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09:30
Essential Classics—Celebrating classical greats
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Augustin Hadelich plays Barber’s Violin Concerto
Linton Stephens showcases superb performances from the UK and beyond.
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15:00
Choral Evensong—York Minster
From York Minster with members of the Rodolfus Choral Course.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Greatest Showstoppers, Maria Szymanowska
3/4 Donald Macleod follows Polish pianist Maria Szymanowska as she strikes out on her own. (R)
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17:00
In Tune—Ashley Kahn on John Coltrane's centenary, live music from Le Vent du Nord
Ashley Kahn on John Coltrane. Le Vent du Nord live in the studio.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Sibelius's Fifth Symphony
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra from the Bridgewater Hall.
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21:45
The Essay—Coltrane's Sound, Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana remembers how he was inspired by the spiritual jazz of John Coltrane.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—John Coltrane at 100: Shabaka's selections
Saxophonist and flautist Shabaka reflects on Coltrane's influence on his 100th birthday.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Dúo del Valle in Madrid
Piano duo Luis and Victor del Valle play Ligeti, Poulenc, Ravel, Gershwin and Milhaud.
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