Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Elgar and Holst from the 2024 BBC Proms
Senja Rummukainen and the BBC Symphony Orchestra in Elgar's Cello Concerto.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Launch the day with classical music
Join Al Ryan for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—A classical soundtrack for your morning
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Wigmore Hall 125: Mendelssohn Octet
The Modigliani and Leonkoro Quartets live for Wigmore Hall's 125th Anniversary.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Miles Davis 100, Birth of the Cool
1/5Kate Molleson explores the life and work of a cultural icon: Miles Davis.
17:00
In Tune—Classical artists live in the studio
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—25/05/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Wigmore Hall 125: Gala Concert
A Gala Concert recreating elements from Wigmore Hall's inaugural concert in 1901.
21:45
The Essay—Miles Beyond, Black Beauty
How Miles Davis navigated racial politics in his life and music.
22:00
Night Tracks—A bewitching night time soundtrack
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Miles Davis 100: Byron Wallen
British trumpeter Byron Wallen spotlights three of his best-loved records by Miles Davis.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Richard Strauss' Ein Heldenleben
Eva Ollikainen conducts the WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne in Strauss' 'A Hero's Life'.
