703: BBC Radio 3

Mon Jul 06
Classical Live

Monday 13:00 - 16:00

Linton Stephens introduces an afternoon of specially made recordings including soprano Camilla Tilling and pianist Paul Rivinius live from London's Wigmore Hall.

Composer of the Week: Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Monday 16:00 - 17:00

1/5. Donald Macleod explores the roots of Nigerian art music, from traditional tunes to missionary-led churches, with Alexander Douglas.

In Tune

Monday 17:00 - 19:00

Katie welcomes Strahinja Mitrovic and Imogen Whitehead to In Tune.

Classical Mixtape

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites from Schumann, Sibelius and Vaughan Williams.

Radio 3 in Concert

Monday 19:30 - 21:45

Chief Conductor Sofi Jeannin and the BBC Singers are joined by the Academy of Ancient Music for Bach's final choral masterpiece, his Mass in B minor.

The Essay: Call of the Wild

Monday 21:45 - 22:00

Verity Sharp talks to musician Cosmo Sheldrake about his collaborations with whales.

Night Tracks

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.

'Round Midnight

Monday 23:30 - 00:30

Soweto Kinch returns with another week of the best in jazz, and he welcomes London-born saxophonist and arranger Alex Hitchcock as his Flowers guest from Monday to Thursday.

Tue Jul 07
Through the Night

Today 00:30 - 06:30

Midori is the soloist in Dvorák's Violin Concerto with the German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin. The programme features 'Earworms' by Vivian Fung and Amy Beach's 'Gaelic' Symphony.

Breakfast

Today 06:30 - 09:30

Tom McKinney presents Radio 3's Breakfast show. To get in touch, email 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.

Essential Classics

Today 09:30 - 13:00

Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.

Classical Live

Today 13:00 - 16:00

Linton Stephens introduces an afternoon of specially made recordings including musical highlights from the BBC Philharmonic, LSO St Luke's and Ensemble Molière.

Composer of the Week: Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Today 16:00 - 17:00

2/5. Donald Macleod explores Fela Sowande's early years, from Lagos choir training to life in 1930s London, with Alexander Douglas.

In Tune

Today 17:00 - 19:00

Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.

Classical Mixtape

Today 19:00 - 19:30

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.

Radio 3 in Concert

Today 19:30 - 21:45

Chief Conductor John Storgårds joins the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra for Mahler's epic Resurrection Symphony.

The Essay: Call of the Wild

Today 21:45 - 22:00

Broadcaster Verity Sharp hears from classical composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate on his deep connection to the raccoon.

Night Tracks

Today 22:00 - 23:30

Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.

'Round Midnight

Today 23:30 - 00:30

Soweto presents an hour of exciting new releases and jazz classics, and saxophonist Alex Hitchcock returns to share his second Flowers pick of the week.

Wed Jul 08
Through the Night

Tomorrow 00:30 - 06:30

Andrew von Oeyen plays Brahms' first piano concerto with the SNG Maribor Symphony Orchestra. Later, Alfvén's Third Symphony and Bojan Adamic's Three Folk Songs.

Breakfast

Tomorrow 06:30 - 09:30

Tom McKinney presents Radio 3's Breakfast show. To get in touch, email 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.

Essential Classics

Tomorrow 09:30 - 13:00

Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.

Classical Live

Tomorrow 13:00 - 15:00

Linton Stephens introduces an afternoon of specially made recordings including musical highlights from the BBC Concert Orchestra, LSO St Luke's and Ensemble Molière.

Choral Evensong

Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00

Live from the Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead, London, with the choir of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Charles Wood.

Composer of the Week: Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00

3/5. Donald Macleod explores Ayo Bankole's career, from Lagos to London and beyond, with Alexander Douglas.

In Tune

Tomorrow 17:00 - 19:00

Katie welcomes Dame Kathryn McDowell and players from Vache Baroque to the studio.

Classical Mixtape

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.

Radio 3 in Concert

Tomorrow 19:30 - 21:45

In their 40th year, Robert Hollingworth conducts his ensemble I Fagiolini & the English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble in Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610 at the York Early Music Festival.

The Essay: Call of the Wild

Tomorrow 21:45 - 22:00

Broadcaster Verity Sharp talks with DJ and musician Lechuga Zafiro about the percussive potential of the cat frog.

Night Tracks

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.

'Round Midnight

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:30

Soweto returns with more exciting jazz music coming out of the UK and from around the world, and Alex Hitchcock is back with another jazz artist he admires for Flowers.

Thu Jul 09
Through the Night

Thursday 00:30 - 06:30

Rachmaninov's expansive second symphony is performed by the German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, preceded by Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs with soprano Leah Gordon.

Breakfast

Thursday 06:30 - 09:30

Tom McKinney presents Radio 3's Breakfast show. To get in touch, email 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.

Essential Classics

Thursday 09:30 - 13:00

Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.

Classical Live

Thursday 13:00 - 16:00

Linton Stephens introduces an afternoon of specially made recordings including musical highlights from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, LSO St Luke's and Ensemble Molière.

Composer of the Week: Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Thursday 16:00 - 17:00

4/5. Donald Macleod explores Akin Euba's music and ideas, including African pianism, with Alexander Douglas.

In Tune

Thursday 17:00 - 19:00

Live music from Nikolay Medvedev. Jazz singer Norma Winstone on her latest album.

Classical Mixtape

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.

Radio 3 in Concert

Thursday 19:30 - 21:45

As part of their annual Choral Pilgrimage, The Sixteen and conductor Harry Christophers stop at York Minster to perform Spanish Renaissance music for the York Early Music Festival.

The Essay: Call of the Wild

Thursday 21:45 - 22:00

Broadcaster Verity Sharp hears from artist and composer Hanna Tuulikki on the seal's lament, and the power of collective healing during the biodiversity crisis.

Night Tracks

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.

'Round Midnight

Thursday 23:30 - 00:30

Soweto is back with more of the best new releases and jazz classics, and Alex Hitchcock has a fourth artist to spotlight on Flowers.

Fri Jul 10
Through the Night

Friday 00:30 - 06:30

Veronika Eberle performs Beethoven's only violin concerto. Robin Ticciati conducts the Swedish Radio Symphony in the Beethoven concerto, followed by Dvorák's 8th symphony.

Breakfast

Friday 06:30 - 09:30

Tom McKinney presents Radio 3's Breakfast show. To get in touch, email 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.

Essential Classics

Friday 09:30 - 13:00

Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.

Classical Live

Friday 13:00 - 16:00

Linton Stephens introduces an afternoon of specially made recordings including musical highlights from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, LSO St Luke's and Ensemble Molière.

Composer of the Week: Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Friday 16:00 - 17:00

5/5. Donald Macleod traces Nigerian art music across generations, from Akpabot to Nkeiru Okoye, with Alexander Douglas.

In Tune

Friday 17:00 - 19:00

The Eddie Gripper trio play live. Cellist Sebastian Plano on his new album.

Classical Mixtape

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.

Friday Night is Music Night

Friday 19:30 - 21:45

George Jackson conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in a musical tribute to the iconic radio drama. They are joined by cast members and Radio 3 New Generation Artist Hana Chang.

The Essay: Call of the Wild

Friday 21:45 - 22:00

Broadcaster Verity Sharp talks to atmosphere artist Leena Lee about the hidden potential of birdsong through the squirrel cuckoo of the Lacandon jungle.

Late Junction

Friday 22:00 - 23:30

Verity Sharp is hot out of the gate with a selection of tracks inspired by, made from, and related to horses. Expect horse-hair harps and musical equine pilgrimages.

'Round Midnight

Friday 23:30 - 00:30

Tonight Soweto pays homage the late totemic saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who sadly passed away on 25 May. Along the way, Soweto hears from Melissa Aldana and Jean Toussaint.

Sat Jul 11
Through the Night

Saturday 00:30 - 06:30

The Gringolts Quartet and friends perform Beethoven's String Quartet no 11, Zemlinsky's Clarinet Trio and Jonathan Keren's Four Spanish Homages for clarinet, guitar and cello.

Breakfast

Saturday 06:30 - 09:00

Hannah French presents Radio 3's Breakfast show. To get in touch, email 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.

Saturday Morning

Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

Sara Mohr-Pietsch introduces the best classical music and stories from the arts world. She talks to the singer Cécile McLorin Salvant and players from the Sphinx Organisation.

Earlier... with Jools Holland

Saturday 12:00 - 13:00

Jools is joined by chef, restaurateur and podcaster Ruth Rogers.

Key Changes: Radio 3's Essential History of Classical Music

Saturday 13:00 - 14:00

1727, Cremona. Master violin maker Antonio Stradivari hones his work, while across Italy, composers and performers reshape what the instrument can do.

Record Review

Saturday 14:00 - 16:00

Music critic Richard Bratby's pick of the week's new releases, and Dr Katy Hamilton recommends a top recording of Mendelssohn's 'Scottish' Symphony in Building a Library.

Sound of Cinema

Saturday 16:00 - 17:00

A weekly journey through the finest film scores with Edith Bowman- this week, Anna Meredith looks at Ludwig Göransson's score to Christopher Nolan's Tenet in Harmonising Hollywood.

This Classical Life

Saturday 17:00 - 18:00

Jess swaps favourite music with the conductor Dalia Stasevska, including music by Walton and Bach, Dalia's favourite Sibelius symphony and her organ-based guilty pleasure.

Opera on 3

Saturday 18:00 - 21:30

The Figaro of Alex Esposito joins the Susanna of Louise Alder and the Countess of Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha in a classic staging of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.

Music Planet

Saturday 21:30 - 22:30

Kathryn Tickell shares the best in global roots music including traditional English dance music. And Simon Broughton profiles an iconic band from Belize, The Garifuna Collective.

New Music Show

Saturday 22:30 - 00:30

Jack Sheen and the BBC Symphony Orchestra perform a final New Music Show concert from the BBC's Maida Vale studios in London, including new works by Tyshawn Sorey and Enno Poppe.

Sun Jul 12
Through the Night

Sunday 00:30 - 06:30

Rachel Podger plays violin sonatas by Biber and Froberger with lutenist Elizabeth Kenny and Marcin Swiatkiewicz at the harpsichord. Penny Gore presents.

Breakfast

Sunday 06:30 - 09:00

Mark Forrest presents Radio 3's Breakfast show. To get in touch, email 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.

Sunday Morning

Sunday 09:00 - 12:00

Sarah Walker with the perfect playlist to accompany your Sunday morning, including music by Grieg, Beethoven, and Saint-Saëns.

Private Passions

Sunday 12:00 - 13:30

Michael Berkeley's guest is the dancer, choreographer and Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Carlos Acosta.

Music Map

Sunday 13:30 - 15:00

Sara Mohr-Pietsch maps the musical landscape of one of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's most delightful works, with music for carnivals and pieces by Dvorak and Schubert along the way.

Music Matters: How to Listen

Sunday 15:00 - 16:00

3/3. Conductor Sakari Oramo opens a window into the art of attentive listening. Today, Sakari explores how listening over time can influence our relationship with the music we hear.

Jazz Record Requests

Sunday 16:00 - 17:00

Alyn Shipton presents a piano-focused edition of the programme, journeying from the hard-swinging stride of the big bands to contemporary British releases.

The Early Music Show

Sunday 17:00 - 18:00

Hannah French traces the life of the Italian castrato Francesco Bernardi (otherwise known as Senesino), for whom Handel wrote many operatic roles during his time working in London.

Choral Evensong

Sunday 18:00 - 19:00

Live from the Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead, London, with the choir of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Charles Wood.

Sunday Feature: Whitman and Vaughan Williams

Sunday 19:00 - 19:45

Vaughan Williams was devoted to Walt Whitman's poetry, carrying it with him and setting it often. Laura Barton explores what drew him so strongly to the the American poet.

Words and Music

Sunday 19:45 - 21:00

From boating in Wind in the Willows to boredom in the schoolroom described by DH Lawrence, Haydn's symphony 'Il Distratto' (The Distracted) to John Coltrane's Lazy Bird.

Sunday Selection

Sunday 21:00 - 22:00

Viola player Róisín Ní Dhúill chooses a selection of music for Sunday evening, and shines a spotlight on Radio 3 New Generation Artist Andrew Hamilton.

Night Tracks

Sunday 22:00 - 23:30

Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.

Unclassified

Sunday 23:30 - 00:30

Elizabeth Alker with a late-night journey through new music from today's most exciting genre-defying artists.

Mon Jul 13
Through the Night

Monday 00:30 - 06:30

From Essen in Germany, the her:voice Festival focuses on three extraordinary women composers. Louise Farrenc's second symphony and Maria Herz's Cello Concerto feature.

Breakfast

Monday 06:30 - 09:30

Tom McKinney presents Radio 3's Breakfast show. To get in touch, email 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.

Essential Classics

Monday 09:30 - 13:00

Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.

Classical Live

Monday 13:00 - 16:00

Mark Forrest introduces live performance from The Gesualdo Six at London's Wigmore Hall plus highlights from the recent St Magnus Festival on Orkney.

Composer of the Week: Barber

Monday 16:00 - 17:00

1/5. Donald Macleod explores Samuel Barber's early beginnings as a composer during the 1930s.

In Tune

Monday 17:00 - 19:00

Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.

Classical Mixtape

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

The first of four Classical Mixtapes featuring music in this year's BBC Proms, including works by Rodrigo, LIli Boulanger, Mozart, and Ravel.

Radio 3 in Concert

Monday 19:30 - 21:45

The London Symphony Orchestra under chief Conductor Antonio Pappano performs Elgar's Enigma Variations and Mahler's Symphony no.5 at the Barbican in London.

The Essay: The Dawn of Music

Monday 21:45 - 22:00

When did we, as a species, first start to sing? Archaeologist Dr Brenna Hassett unearths the origins of human music, starting with the first ever instrument: the human voice.

Night Tracks

Monday 22:00 - 23:30

Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.

'Round Midnight

Monday 23:30 - 00:30

Soweto is back with another week of the best in jazz, and he welcomes singer, producer and broadcaster China Moses as his Flowers guest.

Tue Jul 14
Through the Night

Tuesday 00:30 - 06:30

Swiss-Italian pianist Francesco Piemontesi performs Liszt's B minor sonata and Schubert's Sonata in D, D.850 at the Schubertiade Schwarzenberg in Austria. Penny Gore presents.