Thursday 05:30 - 08:30
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show. Email your requests to 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.
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Thu Apr 18
Thursday 08:30 - 12:00
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with familiar favourites, new discoveries and the occasional musical surprise.
Thursday 12:00 - 15:00
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, featuring pianist Stephen Hough.
Thursday 15:00 - 16:00
4/5. Donald Macleod looks at the inspiration Grieg took from the landscape and musical traditions of Hardangerfjord in the west of Norway.
Thursday 16:00 - 18:00
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Thursday 18:00 - 18:30
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Thursday 18:30 - 20:45
Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in works by Stravinsky and Abrahamsen. Sir Stephen Hough joins in Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.
Thursday 20:45 - 21:00
...The BBC and Early Music. Nicholas Kenyon explores how in the creative years of the 1950s and 1960s, the revival of early music had a new sense of adventure.
Thursday 21:00 - 22:30
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
Thursday 22:30 - 23:30
Soweto Kinch picks the best jazz with a special focus on new music from the UK. This week's 4/4 guest is saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi. Tonight she chooses a track by Melba Liston.
Thursday 23:30 - 05:30
Music by Rebecca Clarke, Thomas Ades, Shostakovich and others with members of the Danish String Quartet and Friends. John Shea presents.
Fri Apr 19
Today 05:30 - 08:30
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring the Friday poem. Email your requests to 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.
Today 08:30 - 12:00
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.
Today 12:00 - 15:00
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, featuring pianist Stephen Hough.
Today 15:00 - 16:00
5/5. Nina and Edvard Grieg move closer to civilisation, building a villa of their own in an idyllic setting among trees and overlooking a lake at Troldhaugen. With Donald Macleod.
Today 16:00 - 18:00
Sean Rafferty introduces live music from folk string duo Fran & Flora. There is also a performance from violinist Anna Im.
Today 18:00 - 18:30
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Today 18:30 - 20:45
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra on tour in China with an eclectic mix of music from James Bond to Johann Strauss II. Presented by Petroc Trelawny.
Today 20:45 - 21:00
...The BBC and Early Music. Nicholas Kenyon explores the rising popularity of early music in the 1970s and a new interest in performing that music in line with historical evidence.
Today 21:00 - 22:30
Sink into a heavy, heady mix of adventurous, mind-expanding music with Verity Sharp. Expect ancestral resistance, sonic solidarity and polyrhythmic skeletons.
Today 22:30 - 23:30
Friday nights on 'Round Midnight are home to live music and conversation. Tonight, Soweto Kinch introduces live recordings from a Xhosa Cole concert.
Today 23:30 - 00:30
AURORA brings you a playlist of evocative music to draw you back down to earth and keep you connected with the planet. Featuring the lilting earthy sounds of Björk and Debussy.
Sat Apr 20
Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:30
A playlist of classical tracks inspired by the elements of nature.
Tomorrow 01:30 - 05:30
Andrew Manze conducts the NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra at the opening concert of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival in Germany. John Shea presents.
Tomorrow 05:30 - 08:00
Join Elizabeth Alker to wake up the day with a selection of the finest classical music.
Tomorrow 08:00 - 11:00
Tom Service plays the best classical music for your Saturday morning and meets soprano Danielle de Niese at home in Glyndebourne.
Tomorrow 11:00 - 12:00
Jools is joined by singer Louise Marshall, with music from Brahms and Beethoven to James P. Johnson and Jay McShann.
Tomorrow 12:00 - 13:00
...Music?. 3/6. Richard Morrison explores the strength of Britain on the international music scene, from the first Edinburgh International Festival in 1947 to now. He talks to Nicola Benedetti.
Tomorrow 13:00 - 15:00
Iain Burnside chooses his favourite recording of Mahler's Kindertotenlieder in Building a Library, plus Marina Frolova-Walker picks some of the best new releases.
Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00
Marking the 20th anniversary of Interview with the Vampire, Matthew Sweet is in conversation with its composer, Elliot Goldenthal.
Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00
Jess Gillam and composer Gavin Higgins share the tracks they love, with music by Schumann, Sibelius, Holst and Rebecca Dale, plus perfect pop by Loreen and David Bowie.
Tomorrow 17:00 - 20:30
Angel Blue and Jonathan Tetelman star in Puccini's La Rondine, 'The Swallow', live at the Metropolitan Opera in New York: a bittersweet love story, conducted by Speranza Scappucci.
Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:30
Kathryn Tickell is joined by sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar, sharing the music they love.
Tomorrow 21:30 - 23:30
The latest in new music including the world premiere of Colin Riley's Hearing Places, inspired by a year-long quest to capture the fragility and power of the Welsh landscape.
Tomorrow 23:30 - 05:30
WDR Symphony Orchestra and conductor Cristian Macelaru in Mahler's Symphony No. 2. John Shea presents.
Sun Apr 21
Sunday 05:30 - 08:00
Tom McKinney presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show with music that captures the mood of Sunday morning. Email 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.
Sunday 08:00 - 11:00
Sarah Walker chooses three hours of attractive and uplifting music to complement your morning, whether you're heading out for a stroll or settling down with a crossword.
Sunday 11:00 - 12:30
Michael Berkeley's guest is the writer Sathnam Sanghera.
Sunday 12:30 - 14:00
Sara Mohr-Pietsch maps a musical landscape around Bach's chaconne with works by Tarquinio Merula, Johannes Brahms, Lou Harrison, Jeff Buckley and Niccolo Paganini.
Sunday 14:00 - 15:00
Live from the Chapel of Selwyn College, Cambridge with music by Willan, Sarah MacDonald and Bryan Kelly.
Sunday 15:00 - 16:00
Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you, with music this week from Teddy Edwards and Alan Skidmore.
Sunday 16:00 - 17:00
Hannah French presents a concert given by the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra at last year's Schwetzingen Festival, including pieces by Holzbauer, Cannabich, Toeschi and Danner.
Sunday 17:00 - 18:15
Music by Berlioz, Virgil Thomson and Tchaikovsky inspired by Byron's poetry, and readings by Robert Glenister from his writings, in today's programme celebrating Byron (1788-1824).
Sunday 18:15 - 19:00
...Is Long, Life Is Short. Join Nick Luscombe in Tokyo as he contemplates the life and legacy of Ryuichi Sakamoto, a year on from the composer's passing.
Sunday 19:00 - 21:00
King Henry lays claim to the throne of France and finds himself caught up in a battle not only for the country but the hearts and minds of his followers.
Sunday 21:00 - 22:30
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
Sunday 22:30 - 23:30
This Is The Kit appears in the Unclassified Listening Chair, and Elizabeth Alker presents the best new sounds from the world of ambient and electronic music.
Sunday 23:30 - 05:30
Pietari Inkinen conducts the German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra in music by Sibelius, Beethoven and Dvorák at Congress Hall, Saarbrücken. Presented by John Shea.
Mon Apr 22
Monday 05:30 - 08:30
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show. Email your requests to 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.
Monday 08:30 - 12:00
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with familiar favourites alongside new discoveries and musical surprises.
Monday 12:00 - 15:00
Linton Stephens introduces an afternoon of live recordings of chamber and orchestral music from Edinburgh and Glasgow plus pianist Alexandre Tharaud with an all French programme.
Monday 15:00 - 16:00
...Martines. 1/5. Donald Macleod explores the relationship between Martines and the poet Metastasio, who encouraged her talents and introduced her into Vienna's musical life.
Monday 16:00 - 18:00
Sean Rafferty meets French tenor Cyrille Dubois to talk about his new album. Plus, live music from father and son Alastair and George Ross performing harpsichord and cello sonatas.
Monday 18:00 - 18:30
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites with music by Vivaldi, Rutter, Tailleferre, Wallen, Mascagni, Mozart and Lehar.
Monday 18:30 - 20:45
Andrew Manze conducts the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in Coleridge-Taylor's Ballade and Elgar's 1st Symphony, and Sheku Kanneh-Mason plays Mieczyslaw Weinberg's Cello Concerto.
Monday 20:45 - 21:00
Lauren Elkin finds Oscar Wilde in Pere Lachaise, Paris, where the outsider in life overshadows in death the greats of French literature jostling for space in the famous cemetery.
Monday 21:00 - 22:30
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
Monday 22:30 - 23:30
British vocalist Jacqui Dankworth is Soweto's guest, giving us a glimpse of her record collection from Monday to Thursday. Four days, four tracks.
Monday 23:30 - 05:30
Trio Con Brio Copenhagen joined by viola player Nicholas Swensen in works by Mahler, Ravel and Brahms. John Shea present.
Tue Apr 23
Tuesday 05:30 - 08:30
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show. Email your requests to 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.
Tuesday 08:30 - 12:00
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.
Tuesday 12:00 - 15:00
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond including Debussy and Ravel from Edinburgh and Iain Hamilton's Clarinet Concerto from his home town, Glasgow.
Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00
...Martines. 2/5. Donald Macleod explores the building where Martines lived alongside Metastasio and Haydn.
Tuesday 16:00 - 18:00
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Tuesday 18:30 - 20:45
The National Youth Orchestra and National Youth Brass Band perform Prokofiev's Symphony No 5, Dani Howard's Fanfare and Gavin Higgins' Concerto grosso for brass band & orchestra.
Tuesday 20:45 - 21:00
Paul Muldoon recalls numerous pilgrimages to the rugged west coast of Ireland, where the remains of WB Yeats may or may not be buried, as per his poetical final request.
Tuesday 21:00 - 22:30
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
Tuesday 22:30 - 23:30
British vocalist Jacqui Dankworth is Soweto's guest, giving us a glimpse of her record collection from Monday to Thursday. Four days, four tracks.
Tuesday 23:30 - 05:30
A programme inspired by nature, ranging from exciting new interpretations of Vivaldi to Piazzolla's moving tango sounds from his Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.
Wed Apr 24
Wednesday 05:30 - 08:30
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show. Email your requests to 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.
Wednesday 08:30 - 12:00
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, featuring new discoveries, some musical surprises and plenty of familiar favourites.
Wednesday 12:00 - 14:00
Linton Stephens showcases exclusive and specially recorded performances from across the UK & Europe including orchestral and chamber music by Beethoven from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00
Live from the Chapel of Magdalen College, Oxford with music by Roxanna Panufnik, Howells and Stanford.
Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00
...Martines. 3/5. Donald Macleod looks at a significant collaboration that extended Martines's fame abroad.
Wednesday 16:00 - 18:00
Sean Rafferty talks to the conductor and violinist Andrew Manze.
Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, including well-loved works by Mozart, Joplin and Charlotte Bray.
Wednesday 18:30 - 20:45
The BBC Philharmonic is joined by conductor Anna Rakitina for music by Julia Perry, Shostakovich and Smetana.
Wednesday 20:45 - 21:00
Diana Souhami steps into the tomb of Radclyffe Hall in Highgate Cemetery, where The Well of Loneliness author is buried with her lover, her lover's husband and their dog Tulip.
Wednesday 21:00 - 22:30
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
Wednesday 22:30 - 23:30
British vocalist Jacqui Dankworth is Soweto's guest, giving us a glimpse of her record collection from Monday to Thursday. Four days, four tracks.
Wednesday 23:30 - 05:30
Wagner opera excerpts with Gun-Brit Barkmin, RAI National Symphony Orchestra and Fabio Luisi. Presented by John Shea.
Thu Apr 25
Thursday 05:30 - 08:30
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show. Email your requests to 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.
Thursday 08:30 - 12:00
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with familiar favourites, new discoveries and the occasional musical surprise.
Thursday 12:00 - 15:00
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances by BBC orchestras, choirs, ensembles including today, African cellist Abel Selaocoe.
Thursday 15:00 - 16:00
...Martines. 4/5. Donald Macleod follows English music historian Charles Burney to Vienna and his encounter with Martines.
Thursday 16:00 - 18:00
With Sean Rafferty. Pianist and composer Jeff Beal joins Sean in the studio for a live session.
Thursday 18:00 - 18:30
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Thursday 18:30 - 20:45
Sofi Jeannin and the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales perform world premieres by Alexander Campkin and Dani Howard alongside Poulenc's ravishing Stabat Mater.
Thursday 20:45 - 21:00
Anita Sethi journeys to the grave of Anne Brontë, overlooking the sea she so loved, and considers why she was buried high on a Scarborough hill away from her better-known sisters.
Thursday 21:00 - 22:30
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
Thursday 22:30 - 23:30
British vocalist Jacqui Dankworth is Soweto's guest, giving us a glimpse of her record collection from Monday to Thursday. Four days, four tracks.
Thursday 23:30 - 05:30
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein joins the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and conductor Andrew Gourlay in Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. John Shea presents.
Fri Apr 26
Friday 05:30 - 08:30
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring the Friday poem. Email your requests to 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.
Friday 08:30 - 12:00
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.
Friday 12:00 - 15:00
Linton Stephens with exclusive recordings from the UK and abroad including chamber music highlights from the recent Edinburgh New Town Concerts featuring the Elias Quartet.
Friday 15:00 - 16:00
...Martines. 5/5. Donald Macleod looks at Martines's final years when she became fully independent.
Friday 16:00 - 18:00
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Friday 18:00 - 18:30
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Friday 18:30 - 20:45
Gabriella Teychenné and the BBC Concert Orchestra at Saffron Hall in a Spanish-flavoured concert. Thibaut Garcia plays Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto and Felicity Buckland sings Carmen.
Friday 20:45 - 21:00
Paterson Joseph retraces the footsteps of pioneering writer, composer and abolitionist Ignatius Sancho through Westminster to a lost grave beneath the still-pulsing streets.
Friday 21:00 - 22:30
Jennifer Lucy Allan shares a special mixtape by genre-defying artist Keiji Haino, plus heavy music from Diamanda Galas and a homage to the Amazon rainforest by Amaro Freitas.
Friday 22:30 - 23:30
Soweto Kinch is joined by the drummer and bandleader of Mercury Prize-winning group Ezra Collective.
Friday 23:30 - 00:30
A series of healing, emotional music presented by Aurora.