Schedule
Early
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.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wake up your senses with classical music
Join Al Ryan for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Celebrating classical greats
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Wigmore Hall 125: Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI
Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI perform Monteverdi for Wigmore Hall's 125th Anniversary.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Miles Davis 100, On the Corner
4/5Kate Molleson and Nate Chinen explore a pivotal period in the story of Miles Davis.
17:00
In Tune—Classical music live from the BBC
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—28/05/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Wigmore Hall 125: Alexandre Kantorow
Piano music by Liszt and Beethoven as part of Wigmore Hall’s 125th Anniversary Festival.
21:45
The Essay—Miles Beyond, Style Icon
Miles Davis’s image evolved alongside his music, making him a style icon.
22:00
Night Tracks—Blissful sounds for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Miles Davis 100: Emma-Jean Thackray
The trumpeter, vocalist and producer picks three of her best-loved records by Miles Davis.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich from Berlin
The German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin performs Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony.
