Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—The Norwegian Radio Orchestra: Sibelius and Shostakovich
Kristiina Poska conducts the Norwegian Radio Orchestra in Sibelius' two last symphonies.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Start the day strong with classical music
Join Al Ryan for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Relax into the day with classical
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Prokofiev's 3rd Piano Concerto with Daniil Trifonov
An afternoon of specially recorded concert performances from around the world.
15:00
Choral Evensong—St Davids Cathedral
Live from St Davids Cathedral.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Miles Davis 100, The Second Great Quintet
3/5Kate Molleson and Nate Chinen discuss the Miles Davis sound of the 1960s.
17:00
In Tune—Ease into your evening with classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—27/05/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Wigmore Hall 125: Rhiannon Giddens, Francesco Turrisi and Crash Ensemble
An electrifying collaborative evening, part of Wigmore Hall's 125th Anniversary Festival.
21:45
The Essay—Miles Beyond, Title: Sound Adventurer
How Miles Davis used technology to expand the sound palette in jazz, and beyond.
22:00
Night Tracks—Harmonious music for nighttime listening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Miles Davis 100: Marquis Hill
American trumpeter Marquis Hill picks three Miles Davis records that have impacted him.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Schubert's Lieder: Harriet Burns and Julien van Mellaerts
This recital of Schubert lieder is part of Montreal's Bourgie Hall concert series.
