Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Love conquers all: Madrigali and other Monteverdi works by La Venexiana
Monteverdi motets and madrigals performed by La Venexiana under director Gabriele Palomba.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Wake up your senses with classical music
Join Al Ryan Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Celebrating classical greats
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Shostakovich’s First Cello Concerto from the BBC Proms
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Hélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836), Noble Beginnings
1/5Donald Macleod follows Montgeroult as she uses music to navigate her aristocratic society.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Live from the Edinburgh International Festival
Katie Derham presents In Tune from The Hub in Edinburgh, with live music and conversation.
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Evening
19:00
BBC Proms—2026, Salonen Conducts 20th-Century Classics
Live at the BBC Proms: London’s Royal Academy of Music and New York’s Juilliard School.
21:05
Classical Mixtape—Your daily classical soundtrack
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
22:00
Night Tracks—Immersive music for after-hours
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Denys Baptiste’s 4/4
The celebrated British saxophonist Denys Baptiste shares four favourite albums.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Beethoven and Schubert from the Diotima Quartet
Beethoven's first String Quartet and Schubert's String Quintet in C.
