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Today 06:30 - 09:30

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

Today 13:00 - 16:00

Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, including Chopin and Schubert from Manchester and Holst recorded at the 2018 Proms.

Today 16:00 - 17:00

4/5. Verdi leaves Milan after falling out with his librettist Solera and La Scala's shady impresario Merelli. He would not return for two decades. Presented by Donald Macleod.

Today 17:00 - 19:00

Sarah Walker is joined by internationally renowned sitar player Anoushka Shankar, who will perform live in the studio.

Today 19:00 - 19:30

Relax with a 30 minute soundscape of classical music including works by Faure, Handel, Chopin and Dvorak.

Today 19:30 - 21:45

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra encounters incredible women with Mel Bonis's Three Legendary Women and Strauss's Elektra, alongside Mozart with pianist Javier Perianes.

Today 21:45 - 22:00

A late night voyage following Merlin and some Arthurian knights to Ireland, as they steal Stonehenge from the mythical Mount Killaraus.

Today 22:00 - 23:30

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

Today 23:30 - 00:30

Soweto picks a track from the expansive singer-songwriter's recent BBC Maida Vale release.

Tomorrow 00:30 - 06:30

The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and conductor Herbert Blomstedt perform works by Franz Schubert and Franz Berwald. Presented by Danielle Jalowiecka.

Tomorrow 06:30 - 09:30

Tom McKinney presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including this week's 25 for 25: Sounds of the Century piece. You can contact the show by emailing 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.

Tomorrow 09:30 - 13:00

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

Tomorrow 13:00 - 16:00

Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, including Schubert's final piano sonata and Parry's Songs of Farewell from the Netherlands Chamber Choir.

Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00

5/5. Verdi is persuaded to return to the city of Milan, where he is greeted like a hero. Presented by Donald Macleod.

Tomorrow 17:00 - 19:00

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

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

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

Tomorrow 19:30 - 21:45

The BBC Symphony Orchestra and conductor Ben Palmer are joined by mezzo Helen Charlston and narrator Carl Prekopp in music exploring travel. Presented by Petroc Trelawny.

Tomorrow 21:45 - 22:00

Erland and Polish author Gabriela Houston take a wild ride to Bald Mountain on the witches' sabbath.

Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:30

Verity Sharp presents a mind-bending mixtape from Uruguayan producer, sound designer, and self-styled 'amphibian', Lechuga Zafiro.

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:30

Soweto is joined by rising pianist Sultan Stevenson and his trio for an exclusive session.

Saturday 00:30 - 06:30

Pietari Inkinen conducts the German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern, in a programme of orchestral favourites. Presented by Penny Gore.

Saturday 06:30 - 09:00

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

Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

Tom Service is joined by Sean Shibe for conversation and live music, and Sakari Oramo, chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, is with Tom in the studio.

Saturday 12:00 - 13:00

Jools is joined by musician and composer Meg Ella, with music from Edward Elgar and Louise Farrenc to Fats Waller and Mercer Ellington.

Saturday 13:00 - 14:00

Clive Myrie is in conversation with fellow journalists. He and Steve share stories to reveal the power and significance of music when reporting from extreme conflict situations.

Saturday 14:00 - 16:00

Building a Library on Bartok's Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, plus the best of the week's new releases.

Saturday 16:00 - 17:00

Matthew Sweet looks at unusual instruments used in film scores, such as the Cristal Baschet which Daniel Blumberg used in his recent award-winning score for the Brutalist.

Saturday 17:00 - 18:00

Jess Gillam and composer/producer Will Gregory share their favourite music, including Berlioz, Ennio Morricone, The Shangri-Las and Charlie Parker.

Saturday 18:00 - 21:30

Debussy's masterpiece in a production starring Sabine Devieilhe and Christian Gerhaher from the 2024 Munich Opera Festival.

Saturday 21:30 - 22:30

Kathryn Tickell handpicks a selection of roots-based music, and Lebanese musician Charif Megarbane guides us through two tracks: one for the road, and one that reminds him of home.

Saturday 22:30 - 00:30

Kate Molleson presents newly recorded music from Belfast's Hard Rain Ensemble, performing works by Polish and Northern Irish composers.

Sunday 00:30 - 06:30

Hungarian conductor Ádám Fischer and the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra perform Haydn's Symphony no 49 'La Passione' and Mahler's Fifth Symphony. Penny Gore presents.

Sunday 06:30 - 09:00

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

Sunday 09:00 - 12:00

Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh, whether you're enjoying a slow morning coffee, reading a book, or about to go out for a walk.

Sunday 12:00 - 13:30

Michael Berkeley's guest is the writer Colum McCann.

Sunday 13:30 - 15:00

Sara Mohr-Pietsch is your travel guide on a musical journey through childhood and innocence, leading to Faure's delightful Dolly Suite.

Sunday 15:00 - 16:00

Live from St George's Hanover Square, London, with music by Richard Barnard, Byrd, Handel and Buxtehude.

Sunday 16:00 - 17:00

Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you including a look ahead to this year's Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Get in touch via jazzrecordrequests@bbc.co.uk.

Sunday 17:00 - 18:00

The Taverner Consort emerged in 1973 and has since become a world leader in period performance of Baroque and Classical music. Hannah French talks to its founder Andrew Parrott.

Sunday 18:00 - 19:15

A celebration of the 1920s - the Art Deco era with music by Janacek, Tailleferre and Gershwin and readings from Dorothy Parker, Jean Rhys and PG Wodehouse.

Sunday 19:15 - 20:00

Juliette Bretan traces tango's musical journey eastwards to Poland and beyond. A frenzied, interwar explosion of creativity that still echoes today with some unexpected revivals.

Sunday 20:00 - 21:00

Hannah Peel visits Norway with two pieces that reflect its icy landscapes. Conductor Katrina Marzella sends a recommendation from her bandroom, plus a new work from Edward Gregson.

Sunday 21:00 - 22:00

Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century. This week, Gillian explores the crystalline musical world of Toru Takemitsu.

Sunday 22:00 - 23:00

2/12. Polish composer and pianist Hania Rani shares meditative music to restore and remedy. Also, Hinako Omori presents the celestial piece that holds her like a warm blanket.

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

Hannah Peel with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening. Subscribe to receive your weekly mix on BBC Sounds.

Sunday 23:30 - 00:30

Spring has arrived, and to celebrate, Elizabeth Alker heads out into the city to discover signs of the new season as well as ambient and experimental songs to match the mood.

Monday 00:30 - 06:30

Montenegrin Guitar Duo performs at the Vojvodina Guitar Festival in Serbia. Presented by Penny Gore.

Monday 06:30 - 09:30

Tom McKinney presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including this week's 25 for 25: Sounds of the Century piece. You can contact the show by emailing 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk.

Monday 09:30 - 13:00

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

Monday 13:00 - 16:00

Fiona Talkington showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, including a live recital from London's Wigmore Hall with pianist Anne Queffélec.

Monday 16:00 - 17:00

1/5. A young Elisabeth Jacquet makes an impression on the Sun King.

Monday 17:00 - 19:00

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

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

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

Monday 19:30 - 21:45

Stravinsky's Petrushka, Jennifer Higdon's Percussion Concerto and Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from 'West Side Story', performed at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.

Monday 21:45 - 22:00

Essays identifying a small, underappreciated aspect of a famous artistic work. In this episode, children's novelist Elle McNicoll discusses a line of dialogue in You've Got Mail.

Monday 22:00 - 23:30

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

Monday 23:30 - 00:30

The premier Canadian pianist shares some of the records inspire her.

Tuesday 00:30 - 06:30

In this Prom, Brahms's Fourth Symphony is balanced by the outpouring of joy that is Beethoven's Violin Concerto plus the late American composer Sarah Gibson's warp & weft.

Tuesday 06:30 - 09:30

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

Tuesday 09:30 - 13:00

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

Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00

Fiona Talkington showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, including Bruckner's 9th Symphony with Simon Rattle and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00

2/5. Jacquet joins the court in Versailles and the circle of the most powerful woman in France.

Tuesday 17:00 - 19:00

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

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music by Beethoven, Saint-Saens, and Gipps.

Tuesday 19:30 - 21:45

The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with Dalia Stasevska in Bartok's Cantata Profana. Plus Janacek's Sinfonietta, and Ravel's Left-hand Piano Concerto with Jean-Efflam Bavouzet.

Tuesday 21:45 - 22:00

Essays on the small, underappreciated aspects of famous artistic pieces. Journalist Stephen Bush discusses his connection to the third movement of Sibelius's Fifth Symphony.

Tuesday 22:00 - 23:30

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

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:30

Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.

Wednesday 00:30 - 06:30

The RAI National Orchestra performs Liszt's second piano concerto followed by Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra.

Wednesday 06:30 - 09:30

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

Wednesday 09:30 - 13:00

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

Wednesday 13:00 - 15:00

Mark Forrest showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, including Rachmaninov's Isle of the Dead from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00

St Paul's Knightsbridge, London with the BBC Singers, with music by Helen Neeves, Sumsion, Mathias and Diemer.

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

3/5. Jacquet de La Guerre plunges into mythical stories to write her very first opera.

Wednesday 17:00 - 19:00

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

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

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

Wednesday 19:30 - 21:45

Al Ryan presents a recital of Chopin and Schubert by the acclaimed young American pianist Eric Lu, recorded at the Wigmore Hall in London on 13th February.

Wednesday 21:45 - 22:00

Essays on the small, underappreciated aspects of famous artistic pieces. Literary critic Sam Leith on his fascination with a background figure in Judith Kerr's classic book.

Wednesday 22:00 - 23:30

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

Wednesday 23:30 - 00:30

Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.

Thursday 00:30 - 06:30

Cellist Anastasia Kobekina joins the German Symphony Orchestra and conductor Andris Poga in Dutilleux's Cello Concerto. The orchestra also plays Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique.

Thursday 06:30 - 09:30

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

Thursday 09:30 - 13:00

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

Thursday 13:00 - 16:00

Mark Forrest showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, including Sibelius's Kullervo from Switzerland.

Thursday 16:00 - 17:00

4/5. While posing for a portrait and moving back home, Jacquet shines with her sonatas.

Thursday 17:00 - 19:00

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

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

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

Thursday 19:30 - 21:45

The BBC National Orchestra of Wales pair Holst, Vaughan Williams, and Stravinsky with conductor Sir James MacMillan, alongside the World Premiere of his new work for euphonium.

Thursday 21:45 - 22:00

Essays on the underappreciated aspects of well known pieces of culture. Writer Sarfraz Manzoor describes a moment from the film Field of Dreams and what it means to him.

Thursday 22:00 - 23:30

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

Thursday 23:30 - 00:30

Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.

Friday 00:30 - 06:30

Violinist Rino Yoshimoto performs with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and conductor David Stern at the Music in the Summer Air Festival, Shanghai. Penny Gore presents.