Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Music and Poetry of the Spanish Golden Age
The Spanish vocal ensemble Qvinta Essençia showcase Iberian polyphonic musical tradition.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wake up with classical music
Join Hannah French every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:00
Saturday Morning—Music and conversation for Holy Saturday morning
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend.
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Afternoon
12:00
Earlier... with Jools Holland—Jools with music for Saturday lunchtime
Jools is joined by poet Pádraig Ó Tuama with music by Sibelius, Richter and Kapsberger.(R)
13:00
Key Changes: Radio 3's Essential History of Classical Music—1026: As simple as do-re-mi
The year is 1026. Monk Guido d'Arezzo causes a musical revolution with a new invention.
14:00
Record Review—Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana in Building a Library with Iain Burnside and Andrew McGregor
A thorough look at the week's classical music releases, plus news and recommendations.
16:00
Sound of Cinema—with Sheridan Tongue and Kathryn Tickell
Your weekly roundup of the finest film scores and movie music with Edith Bowman.
17:00
This Classical Life—Jess Gillam with... David Arnold
Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with composer David Arnold.
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Evening
18:00
Opera on 3—Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande
From Glasgow - a dreamlike tale of love and fate, wrapped in Debussy’s hypnotic harmonies.
21:30
Music Planet—Mongolian folk songs live in concert
Lopa Kothari curates a selection of roots-based music from across the globe.
22:30
New Music Show—Easter: A Seasonal Journey... The Passion of Mary Magdalene
The world premiere of a major new work by British composer Tansy Davies.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Easter with Ars Nova Copenhagen
The Copenhagen choir in a programme exploring Eastertide themes of sorrow and comfort.
