Friday 13:00 - 16:00
Linton Stephens introduces an afternoon of specially made recordings including a special focus on London.
703: BBC Radio 3
Fri Jun 12
Friday 16:00 - 17:00
5/5. Kate Molleson explores Monteverdi's later years, from plague and loss to the emergence of public opera in Venice.
Friday 17:00 - 19:00
Petroc introduces live music from the Sean Gibbs Trio.
Friday 19:00 - 19:30
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, including works by Mozart, Karl Jenkins, Percy Grainger, and William Grant Still.
Friday 19:30 - 21:45
Ellie Slorach conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in music connected to Portsmouth as it celebrates its centenary year as a city.
Friday 21:45 - 22:00
How does music affect the mind? Writer Amanda Dalton takes a look at music- induced mass hysteria from Liszt to Swift...
Friday 22:00 - 23:30
Jennifer Lucy Allan presents adventurous explorations in sound, from Tashi Dorji's new guitar experiments to a local fable reimagined by a children's improvising orchestra.
Friday 23:30 - 00:30
Soweto presents performance highlights from singer-songwriter, cellist, and composer Ayanna Witter-Johnson with pianist Fergus McCreadie and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Sat Jun 13
Today 00:30 - 06:30
The Huelgas Ensemble sings music of the Notre Dame de Paris School. Jonathan Swain presents.
Today 06:30 - 09:00
Al Ryan presents Radio 3's Breakfast show. To get in touch, email 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.
Today 09:00 - 12:00
Tom Service meets the dynamic Finnish conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali and talks to neuroscientist Elizabeth Margulis about a new book that explores the science of Musical Daydreams.
Today 12:00 - 13:00
Jools is joined by the actor, screenwriter and producer Tony Pitts.
Today 13:00 - 14:00
1653, Paris. A teenage Louis XIV dances as the Sun, and ballet is transformed.
Today 14:00 - 16:00
Andrew McGregor with the week's best new classical releases, joined by Andrew Matthews-Owen, and Flora Willson who makes a top recommendation from recordings of Verdi's Rigoletto.
Today 16:00 - 17:00
The finest film scores each week with Edith Bowman- this week Jon Opstad talks about Jerry Goldsmith in Harmonising Hollywood and Sir James Macmillan reveals his Pick of the Flicks.
Today 17:00 - 18:00
Jess Gillam hosts a listening party with the composer Rebecca Dale, including music by Liszt, John Williams and Rosalía.
Today 18:00 - 21:30
In tribute to the late soprano Dame Felicity Lott, a chance to hear her in one of her signature roles, the Marschallin, in Der Rosenkavalier from the Royal Opera House in 2004.
Today 21:30 - 22:30
Kathryn Tickell selects the best roots-based music from around the world. And Pakistani singer-composer Arooj Aftab shares a brace of favourite tracks.
Today 22:30 - 00:30
Kate Molleson introduces a programme of contemporary music, including music by Michael Finnissy and a world premiere performance of Cassandra Miller's The Years.
Sun Jun 14
Tomorrow 00:30 - 06:30
Kazuki Yamada leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at the Saar International Music Festival in Germany. Later, cellist Kian Soltani plays Saint-Saëns' sconcerto.
Tomorrow 06:30 - 09:00
Mark Forrest presents Radio 3's Breakfast show. To get in touch, email 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.
Tomorrow 09:00 - 12:00
Join Sarah Walker for a colourful Sunday mix, from pastoral landscapes and Renaissance choral music to Russian orchestral drama and moments of reflection.
Tomorrow 12:00 - 13:30
Michael Berkeley's guest in the broadcaster Jeremy Vine.
Tomorrow 13:30 - 15:00
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the pathways to one of football fanatic Shostakovich's most celebrated works, with Handel's UEFA anthem and balalaikas from Joe Hisaishi along the way.
Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00
In the final part of Mark Radcliffe's Nature Ramblings, he features music inspired by rivers, including Wagner, Delius, Smetana and Joni Mitchell.
Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00
Alyn Shipton looks at the music that marks life's milestones with your personal dedications and jazz memories.
Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00
Erik Bosgraaf directs the Wroclaw Baroque Orchestra at last year's London International Festival of Early Music, in music by Vivaldi and a precociously young Mozart.
Tomorrow 18:00 - 19:00
From the Chapel of Keble College, Oxford, with music by Wood, Wesley, Stainer and Parry.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:45
Gwyneth Lewis explores the mysteries surrounding the Welsh painter Gwen John - an uncompromising artist who challenged convention and led a strange and fascinating life.
Tomorrow 19:45 - 21:00
From the diaries of Pepys and John Evelyn and the music of Purcell and Blow, and films such as The Libertine.
Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00
10/12. Take a forage in the forest with Erland Cooper, and a selection of peaceful music inspired by the trees. Plus a safe haven from Japanese sound artist and composer Hiroshi Ebina.
Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:30
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:30
Elizabeth Alker picks new releases from the world of ambient music. Also, Stuart Murdoch of Belle and Sebastian is in the Listening Chair to select a track that transports him.
Mon Jun 15
Monday 00:30 - 06:30
A recital from Madrid featuring works by Ravel, Debussy, Chabrier, Fauré and de Falla. Jonathan Swain presents.
Monday 06:30 - 09:30
Tom encounters north Norfolk's wildlife and landscapes through music, local voices and the sounds of the natural world. With a live performance by The Shackleton Trio.
Monday 09:30 - 13:00
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.
Monday 13:00 - 16:00
Alina Ibragimova, Christian Poltera & Cedric Tiberghien play Ravel & Debussy Piano Trios live at Wigmore Hall, plus Finnish music from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Monday 16:00 - 17:00
1/5. Donald Macleod begins a week of programmes celebrating pieces whose authorship has been lost, deliberately obscured, or never recorded in the first place.
Monday 17:00 - 19:00
Katie Derham presents live folk music from the John McCusker Trio in Edinburgh, and pianist Benjamin Grosvenor also performs in the studio, ahead of playing with Aurora Orchestra.
Monday 19:00 - 19:30
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Monday 19:30 - 21:45
The BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sakari Oramo, plays Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra and Betsy Jolas's Latest. Soloist María Dueñas joins for Korngold's Violin Concerto.
Monday 21:45 - 22:00
A journey to the edge of sleep, where consciousness loosens its grip and the ordinary becomes strange.
Monday 22:00 - 23:30
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
Monday 23:30 - 00:30
Soweto Kinch is back with an hour of the best in jazz, and South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini chooses four of his all-time favourite jazz records.
Tue Jun 16
Tuesday 00:30 - 06:30
Renowned lyric tenor Christoph Prégardien performs Schubert's song cycle with pianist Michael Gees at a recital given in Switzerland. Jonathan Swain presents.
Tuesday 06:30 - 09:30
Live from Cromer's 125-year-old pier, Tom explores British seaside traditions. He talks to local fishermen and dives into the area's history and cultural heritage.
Tuesday 09:30 - 13:00
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.
Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00
Mark Forrest with Dvorak, Mozart & Brahms from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and we hear Mahler lieder from baritone Andrew Hamilton and Haydn from the Chaos Quartet.
Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00
2/5. Donald Macleod explores how the label 'Anonymous' can be used to bring together disparate creators and give their works a shared identity. With Lisa Colton and Fay Hield.
Tuesday 17:00 - 19:00
Flautist Lisa Friend, pianist Mark Kinkaid and cellist Martin Radford perform live. Pianist Lucy Parham and actress Joanna David discuss the music of Clara Schumann.
Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites, including music by Grieg, Liszt and Szymanowska.
Tuesday 19:30 - 21:45
Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan joins the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 9.
Tuesday 21:45 - 22:00
In Night Chorus, a night walk through an Illinois marsh reveals the bigness of small things.
Tuesday 22:00 - 23:30
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
Tuesday 23:30 - 00:30
Soweto is back with more of the best in jazz from the UK and around the world, and Nduduzo Makhathini spotlights another album for his 4/4 selection.
Wed Jun 17
Wednesday 00:30 - 06:30
Ukraine-born Vadym Kholodenko plays Rachmaninov's second piano concerto with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. The programme starts with Bacewicz's Concerto for String Orchestra.
Wednesday 06:30 - 09:30
Live from Horsey Windpump, Tom explores the Norfolk Broads through the music and people of the area. With music inspired by the sea from Olivia Chaney.
Wednesday 09:30 - 13:00
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.
Wednesday 13:00 - 15:00
Al Ryan introduces Debussy & Liszt from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, plus Beethoven from the Chaos Quartet and pianist Julius Asal playing Bartok & Schumann.
Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00
Live from the Chapel of Clare College, Cambridge, with music by John Rutter, Howells, Nico Muhly and Hovland.
Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00
3/5. Donald Macleod presents musical works ascribed to named composers whose true authors have been hidden, confused, and even deliberately obscured.
Wednesday 17:00 - 19:00
Trio Bohemo performs live. Dame Jane Glover discusses the celebration of Ronald Corp's music at Cadogan Hall in London on 23/06.
Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Wednesday 19:30 - 21:45
The Britten Sinfonia in the first of two live concerts from Snape Maltings, featuring music by Lisa Illean, Brett Dean and Laura van der Heijden in the Britten Cello Symphony.
Wednesday 21:45 - 22:00
An invitation to reflect on how the Sun's movements can remind us to slow down.
Wednesday 22:00 - 23:30
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
Wednesday 23:30 - 00:30
Soweto welcomes back jazz pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini to share his third 4/4 selection of the week.
Thu Jun 18
Thursday 00:30 - 06:30
Ensemble À l'antica in a concert from Rome with music by Bach and his sons. Jonathan Swain presents.
Thursday 06:30 - 09:30
Tom explores fenland wildlife, is joined by the Rogue Shanty Buoys for live music and heads to the UK's most easterly point to uncover Lowestoft's changing industry.
Thursday 09:30 - 13:00
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.
Thursday 13:00 - 16:00
Mark Forrest with Dvorak & Tchaikovsky from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, plus Schumann from clarinettist Oleg Shebeta-Dragan and Shostakovich from the NOVO Quartet.
Thursday 16:00 - 17:00
4/5. Donald Macleod presents another selection of anonymous music and asks: when a work's creator is unknown, who else comes to the fore in its story? With Lisa Colton and Fay Hield.
Thursday 17:00 - 19:00
Cellist Geirthrudur Gudmundsdottir performs live. Tina Sinatra (producer), Kathleen Marshall (director & choreographer) & Joe DiPietro (writer) discuss Sinatra the Musical.
Thursday 19:00 - 19:30
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Thursday 19:30 - 21:45
Live from the Aldeburgh Festival, the Britten Sinfonia are joined by mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston for Britten's dramatic cantata Phaedra, plus music by Stravinsky and Woolrich.
Thursday 21:45 - 22:00
Holly Thomas takes us with her on a walk through twilight. As the light shifts, so does our perspective.
Thursday 22:00 - 23:30
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
Thursday 23:30 - 00:30
Soweto has more of the best jazz from the UK and around the world, and Nduduzo Makhathini has one more album to share for 4/4.
Fri Jun 19
Friday 00:30 - 06:30
The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Clark Rundell and pianist Brad Mehldau perform music by Bach and Beethoven and Mehldau's Piano Concerto dedicated to Herbie Hancock.
Friday 06:30 - 09:30
From Aldeburgh Beach to Snape Maltings, Tom traces landscapes that shaped composer Benjamin Britten. At his home, The Red House, James Baillieu plays his piano.
Friday 09:30 - 13:00
Hannah French plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.
Friday 13:00 - 16:00
Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, baritone Andrew Hamilton sings Schumann's Liederkreis and the Chaos Quartet plays Errollyn Wallen.
Friday 16:00 - 17:00
5/5. Donald Macleod examines the idea that Anonymous music can represent something preserved rather than someone forgotten. With guest contributors Fay Hield and Lisa Colton.
Friday 17:00 - 19:00
Guitarist Xuefei Yang performs live. Composer Ola Gjeilo is also in 80A to discuss his new album 'Ordinary Moments', out today.
Friday 19:00 - 19:30
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
Friday 19:30 - 21:45
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Kevin John Edusei perform John Adams, a Tansy Davies world premiere with percussionist Colin Currie, and Shostakovich's 10th Symphony.
Friday 21:45 - 22:00
An ascent of Mount Stilwell, chasing the last of the summer light in Australia before it moves to the northern hemisphere.
Friday 22:00 - 23:30
Verity Sharp presents a Midsummer mixtape from experimental composer and producer Iain Chambers.
Friday 23:30 - 00:30
In this Friday's edition of 'Round Midnight, Soweto pays tribute to the pianist, bandleader and composer Mike Westbrook, who sadly passed away on 11th April aged 90.
Sat Jun 20
Saturday 00:30 - 06:30
From the Basel Martinu Days Festival, the Berlin Radio Chorus and New Orchestra Basel play music by Mozart, Dvorák and Martinu, conducted by Christian Knüsel.