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Classical Meets Electronic
Jamie MacDougall with a special Classical Meets Electronic edition.
27 Sep 2026,·115 mins
Strauss's Elektra
Greek tragedy meets modern psychology at the Edinburgh International Festival.
19 Sep 2026,·134 mins
3. New Fusions
Goldie on the two-way traffic between classical and popular music of Black British origin.
27 Sep 2026,·59 mins
Cyril Scott (1879-1970)
Donald Macleod explores the life of Cyril Scott.
02 Oct 2026,·59 mins
A refreshing morning soundtrack
Sarah Walker with a glittering three-hour playlist of classical music for your morning.
27 Sep 2026,·180 mins
Beethoven's 'Spring' Sonata
Kathryn Stott surveys recordings of Beethoven's 'Spring' Sonata and makes recommendation.
21 Sep 2026,·45 mins
Conductor Dinis Sousa
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend!
19 Sep 2026,·180 mins
Serenade No. 10 in B-Flat Major, K. 361 'Gran Partita'
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra.
19 Feb 2021,·50 mins
What's the point of Listening?
Tom Service reflects on digital listening and how it impacts our relationship with music.
31 Mar 2024,·28 mins
Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog
Aled Hughes yn cyflwyno Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog a Cherddorfa Genedlaethol Gymreig y BBC.
03 Apr 2026,·90 mins
Sreath 6, prògram 6
Tha Iain MacFhionghain a' toirt thugaibh laoidhean, sailm agus sgeulachdan pearsanta.
16 Mar 2025,·30 mins
John Adams: City Noir
John Adams's orchestral paean to post-war Hollywood, and the world of the film noir.
12 Dec 2013,·20 mins
Tomkins, Cardoso and the New World
Peter Phillips shares his passion for the music of Thomas Tomkins and Manuel Cardoso.
08 Jul 2018,·34 mins
Cherry Healey
Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on presenter Cherry Healey.
25 Mar 2024,·29 mins
Tanya Houghton
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
27 Sep 2026,·117 mins
Terry Riley: In C
Ivan Hewett examines the chord of C major as found in Terry Riley's In C.
13 Jan 2017,·15 mins
Episode 2
Paul Mason explores dark matters of nationalism and desire in the opera Die Meistersinger
07 May 2013,·30 mins
22/10/2012
Sara Mohr-Pietsch and guests answer questions about anything to do with the piano.
22 Oct 2012,·20 mins
The Snowman by Howard Blake
A musician’s-eye view of classical music’s best-loved works
23 Dec 2025,·28 mins
Mina Foley
Mina Foley, one of Kiri's 20 Favourite Voices, in this Radio 3 series.
5 mins
Bartok's Concerto For Orchestra
A celebration through handwritten manuscript of Bela Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra.
20 Aug 2020,·28 mins
Live from Los Angeles
Georgia Mann presents the fourth and final leg of Radio 3's journey across the US.
12 Jan 2026,·210 mins
Dominic Dromgoole
Rob's guest this week is the theatre and film director Dominic Dromgoole
08 Sep 2017,·69 mins
còmhla ri Iain Moireach
Tha fuinn, còisirean agus òrain bho shaoghal ceòl clasaigeach agus eile aig Iain.
14 Jun 2023,·57 mins
Series 1
Schnittke
An idiot's guide to Schnittke. Perfect for fans of comedy, classical music, and idiots.
23 Aug 2017,·14 mins
Sir Antonio Pappano
Kate Molleson talks to conductor Sir Antonio Pappano about his life and work.
22 Aug 2026,·44 mins
Episode 3
Sara Mohr-Pietsch and conductor Paul Goodwin answer your questions about Baroque music.
26 Mar 2013,·20 mins
Playing in the Dark, Part 2
Concert of readings and music from Neil Gaiman and friends with the BBC Symphony Orchestra
01 Jan 2020,·57 mins
Betsy Jolas: language, breath, and living sound
Gillian Moore explores the organic aliveness of the music of Betsy Jolas.
04 Jan 2026,·59 mins
Cerys Matthews
Cerys Matthews takes us on a personal guided tour of the musical world.
31 Mar 2018,·38 mins
