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Wake up with classical music
Join Al Ryan for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
18 Apr 2026,·150 mins
Shostakovich's Symphony No. 9 in Building a Library with Yshani Perinpanayagam and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with new classical releases and a top choice recording for Shostakovich 9.
18 Apr 2026,·119 mins
1415: War, Pestilence and Sweet Sounds
The year is 1415. The Battle of Agincourt heralds a profound change in the sound of music.
18 Apr 2026,·56 mins
Classical, blues and jazz for the weekend
Jools is joined by architectural historian Sir Charles Saumarez Smith.
18 Apr 2026,·59 mins
Bach, Biber and Buxtehude from Bucharest
Bach, Biber and Buxtehude with Mira Glodeanu and the SEMPRE baroque music ensemble.
18 Apr 2026,·360 mins
A sea full of Z’s
Drift off to the sound of this calming, classical mix.
13 Apr 2026,·60 mins
Violinist Alena Baeva with sublime Beethoven in the studio
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend.
18 Apr 2026,·180 mins
Immersive music for late night listening
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
16 Apr 2026,·89 mins
Flowing classical music for inner calm
Relax with gentle classical music, from peaceful piano to calming orchestral movements.
17 Apr 2026,·180 mins
The perfect classical half hour
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
17 Apr 2026,·30 mins
A feast of great music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
17 Apr 2026,·210 mins
Kaija Saariaho's Innocence
Live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Kaija Saariaho's Innocence.
18 Apr 2026,·134 mins
Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)
Flying Solo
Donald Macleod explores Chopin’s return to the stage in his turbulent final years.
17 Apr 2026,·59 mins
Guildford Cathedral
From Guildford Cathedral.
15 Apr 2026,·59 mins
Jess Gillam with... Sterling Elliott
Jess Gillam swaps music choices with cellist Sterling Elliott.
18 Apr 2026,·60 mins
Erland Cooper: Series 7
A soundtrack for stargazing ft. Cerys Hafana
Erland Cooper shares music inspired by the stillness and wonder of the night sky.
David Bednall's St Mark Passion
The BBC Singers in the world premiere of David Bednall's St Mark Passion.
18 Apr 2026,·74 mins
The Puppini Sisters live in session
Live music from the Puppini Sisters and chat with conductor Tarmo Peltokoski.
17 Apr 2026,·120 mins
Rachel Eliza Griffiths, poet and novelist
Michael Berkeley's guest is the poet and novelist Rachel Eliza Griffiths.
12 Apr 2026,·86 mins
Schumann’s Symphony No. 2 from Belfast
Specially recorded music from the BBC Performing Groups, the EBU and more.
Soothing piano music for quiet moments
A seamless mix of tranquil piano music interspersed with gentle nature sounds.
16 Apr 2026,·120 mins
Ten Minute Meditations - Series 6
Nurture kindness and compassion: Sharon Salzberg
Find kindness and compassion for yourself and others with this guided meditation.
03 May 2026,·10 mins
The Pied Piper
The art and legacy of David Munrow.
12 Apr 2026,·59 mins
Please Plant This Programme
Elizabeth Alker with music by a new generation of composers who defy classification.
12 Apr 2026,·60 mins
Brighten your day with enchanting classical music
Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.
13 Apr 2026,·180 mins
Going through the Gate
From gardens and kissing to heaven and hell, Troy to Watergate: in music, prose and poetry
12 Apr 2026,·74 mins
Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog
Aled Hughes yn cyflwyno Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog a Cherddorfa Genedlaethol Gymreig y BBC.
03 Apr 2026,·90 mins
Easter: A Seasonal Journey... Music for Holy Week
Sacred music for Holy Week with concerts from across Europe.
29 Mar 2026,·299 mins
Mozart's Piano Sonata in A major, K. 331
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores one of Mozart's greatest hits, the Piano Sonata in A major.
12 Apr 2026,·89 mins
Eavesdropping: Nathalie Forget & Audrey Chen
Live performances from the Eavesdropping festival of experimental music in London.
18 Apr 2026,·120 mins
