Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Bruckner from Cologne
WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne and conductor Marek Janowski in Bruckner's 5th Symphony.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wake up with classical music
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—The very best of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—French baroque music and highlights from Northern Ireland's Glenarm Festival
Tom McKinney showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—A Latin American Christmas, Brazil
4/5Kate Molleson unwraps the musical festivities of Brazil, from baroque to bossa nova.
17:00
In Tune—In session with stellar classical artists
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—The eclectic classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Messiaen's From the Canyons to the Stars...
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra from Manchester
21:45
The Essay—Vivaldi in a Warming World, Winter
4/5Kate Molleson hears from composers writing seasonal music in an era of climate change.
22:00
Night Tracks—Reflective music for the day’s end
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—A track for 60 years of Fania Records
Tina spins one of her favourites from the legendary Latin label's catalogue.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Musical inspirations: Vaughan Williams, Respighi & Mussorgsky
The WDR Symphony Orchestra play Vaughan Williams, Respighi and Mussorgsky.
