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Sun Jun 22
Through the Night

Today 00:30 - 06:30

Celebrating Midsommar with a concert from the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, performing works by Saariaho, Haydn and Beethoven, plus music from Swedish composers and performers.

Breakfast

Today 06:30 - 09:00

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

Sunday Morning

Today 09:00 - 12:00

Let Sarah Walker guide you through three hours of classical sparkle - ideal for recharging or easing into your day.

Private Passions

Today 12:00 - 13:30

Michael Berkeley's guest is the archaeologist Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the director of Pompeii.

Music Map

Today 13:30 - 15:00

Sara Mohr-Pietsch charts a path to the Lacrimosa from Mozart's Requiem, commissioned in mysterious circumstances, and unfinished at his death at the age of 35.

Choral Evensong

Today 15:00 - 16:00

Live from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge, with music by Gibbons and Weelkes.

Jazz Record Requests

Today 16:00 - 17:00

Alyn Shipton serves up jazz versions of music by Erik Satie and pays tribute to the late Scottish pianist Brian Kellock.

The Early Music Show

Today 17:00 - 18:00

Mark Seow looks at 18thC Europe's fascination with the Orient, including music by Purcell and Couperin, and he explores the lives of certain musicians living in 18thC Beijing.

Words and Music

Today 18:00 - 19:15

Readings by Michael Maloney and Miranda Raison from works including Ronald Blythe's Akenfield and novels by Esther Freud and Melissa Harrison, music from Britten to Brian Eno.

Sunday Feature: February House

Today 19:15 - 20:00

For a year during World War II, an unremarkable residence in Brooklyn Heights, New York City, became an epicentre of Western music and literature.

Brass Banding with Hannah Peel

Today 20:00 - 21:00

Hannah discovers the first all female brass band in the USA and conductor Duncan Beckley recounts a joyous story of overcoming adversity and finding community through banding.

20th Century Radicals

Today 21:00 - 22:00

Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century. Contains very strong language.

Ultimate Calm with Hania Rani

Today 22:00 - 23:00

10/12. Hania Rani explores memory and forgetting through drifting sounds, with guest Joachim Trier.

The Night Tracks Mix

Today 23:00 - 23:30

Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.

Unclassified

Today 23:30 - 00:30

Elizabeth Alker celebrates the glorious light, joy and mystery of high summer with a journey through new music from today's most exciting genre-defying artists.

Mon Jun 23
Through the Night

Tomorrow 00:30 - 06:30

Baritone Konstantin Krimmel and pianist Marcelo Amaral perform Vaughan Williams's Songs of Travel, four songs from Wolf's 'Goethe Lieder', and songs by Schubert.

Breakfast

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.

Essential Classics

Tomorrow 09:30 - 13:00

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

Classical Live

Tomorrow 13:00 - 16:00

Mark Forrest showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, including a live concert from Wigmore Hall featuring soprano Ailish Tynan and clarinettist Michael Collins.

Composer of the Week: Gavin Bryars

Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00

Kate Molleson meets Gavin Bryars, the much-loved composer whose career defies categorisation. Today, they discusses his early and unorthodox steps into composing.

In Tune

Tomorrow 17:00 - 19:00

Petroc Trelawny has live music from Mark Padmore and Joseph Middleton ahead of their performance of Winterreise at Crail Church.

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

The BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sakari Oramo. Helen Grime's Violin Concerto, Richard Strauss's Death and Transfiguration and Four Last Songs, and Awake by Daniel Kidane.

The Essay: Highland Tails

Tomorrow 21:45 - 22:00

Kenneth Steven considers the introduction of wild animals back into the Highlands of Scotland and the impact on rural life, reflecting in poetry at the end of each Essay.

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

The pioneering American drummer, producer and educator has four albums to share this week.

Tue Jun 24
Through the Night

Tuesday 00:30 - 06:30

Johan Dalene and friends perform a programme of chamber music by Saariaho, Debussy, Granados and Schumann from the Concert Church Blågårds Plads in Copenhagen.

Breakfast

Tuesday 06:30 - 09:30

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

Essential Classics

Tuesday 09:30 - 13:00

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

Classical Live

Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00

Mark Forrest showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, including recordings from the Chipping Campden Music Festival by pianist Richard Goode and tenor Allan Clayton.

Composer of the Week: Gavin Bryars

Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00

Kate Molleson continues her conversations with Gavin Bryars. Today they talk about Gavin's early policy of saying 'yes' to every opportunity that came his way.

In Tune

Tuesday 17:00 - 19:00

Petroc Trelawny is joined for live music by Aaron Azunda Akugbo and Connaught Brass to promote Classical Pride at Kings Place.

Classical Mixtape

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

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

Radio 3 in Concert

Tuesday 19:30 - 21:45

The BBCSO conducted by Sakari Oramo premieres Brian Elias's Horn Concerto with Ben Goldscheider. Plus Sibelius's Symphony No.5 and Britten's Our Hunting Fathers with Allan Clayton.

The Essay: Highland Tails

Tuesday 21:45 - 22:00

Kenneth Steven considers the introduction of wild animals back into the Highlands of Scotland and the impact on rural life, reflecting in poetry at the end of each Essay.

Night Tracks

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.

'Round Midnight

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:30

Soweto spins a track by the late great American jazz pianist.

Wed Jun 25
Through the Night

Wednesday 00:30 - 06:30

A night of music featuring Slovenian composers and performers, including a concert from the SNG Maribor Symphony Orchestra, conductor Ivan Hut and pianist Ivan Fercic.

Breakfast

Wednesday 06:30 - 09:30

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

Essential Classics

Wednesday 09:30 - 13:00

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

Classical Live

Wednesday 13:00 - 15:00

Mark Forrest showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, including Maxim Emelyanychev conducting the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in Schubert's 8th Symphony.

Choral Evensong

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00

From St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, with music by Duruflé, Lindley, Palestrina and Bach.

Composer of the Week: Gavin Bryars

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

Gavin Bryars talks to Kate Molleson about the shock of achieving massive mainstream success. Plus, we hear how two new musical encounters steer him in a different direction.

In Tune

Wednesday 17:00 - 19:00

Petroc is joined in the studio for live music by Yevgeny Sudbin performing the piano music of Scriabin.

Classical Mixtape

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, including pieces by Rameau, Tchaikovsky, Lili Boulanger and Kurt Weill.

Radio 3 in Concert

Wednesday 19:30 - 21:45

Violinist Leila Josefowicz is joined by brothers Huw and Paul Watkins for a stellar chamber concert that includes works by Grime, Barber, Stravinsky, Matthews and Shostakovich.

The Essay: Highland Tails

Wednesday 21:45 - 22:00

Kenneth Steven considers the introduction of wild animals back into the Highlands of Scotland and the impact on rural life, reflecting in poetry at the end of each Essay.

Night Tracks

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.

'Round Midnight

Wednesday 23:30 - 00:30

A swinging release from the London based jazz guitarist.

Thu Jun 26
Through the Night

Thursday 00:30 - 06:30

Pianists Leonora Armellini and Alexander Gadjiev perform with the Polish Radio Orchestra in Warsaw. Jonathan Swain presents.

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

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

Classical Live

Thursday 13:00 - 16:00

Mark Forrest showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, including Ralph Vaughan Williams's song cycle On Wenlock Edge performed at the Chipping Campden Music Festival.

Composer of the Week: Gavin Bryars

Thursday 16:00 - 17:00

Kate Molleson takes Gavin Bryars back to the late 1990s and his momentous decision to leave teaching and devote himself to composing full-time.

In Tune

Thursday 17:00 - 19:00

Petroc Trelawny is joined by Jonathan Dove for live music in studio of his new Late Night Music.

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

The BBC Singers at the Aldeburgh Festival in a programme of despair, hope and joy with music by Britten, Schoenberg and, to end, Poulenc's searing Figure humaine.

The Essay: Highland Tails

Thursday 21:45 - 22:00

Kenneth Steven considers the introduction of wild animals back into the Highlands of Scotland and the impact on rural life, reflecting in poetry at the end of each Essay.

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

The Ukrainian and English duo present a hypnotic new release.

Fri Jun 27
Through the Night

Friday 00:30 - 06:30

The South Korean violinist is joined by the WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne. The rest of the programme includes Mel Bonis's Salomé, Wagner, and Strauss. Jonathan Swain presents.

Breakfast

Friday 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.

Essential Classics

Friday 09:30 - 13:00

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

Classical Live

Friday 13:00 - 16:00

Mark Forrest showcases the best performances from the UK & beyond, including the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective with Elgar's Piano Quintet at the Chipping Campden Music Festival.

Composer of the Week: Gavin Bryars

Friday 16:00 - 17:00

Gavin Bryars talks to Kate Molleson about some of his more recent projects and the varied collaborations that fuelled them, including music described as the 'Essence of Bryars'.

In Tune

Friday 17:00 - 19:00

Petroc Trelawny introduces live music from Daniel Lebhardt ahead of his concert of Liszt and Schumann at the Wigmore Hall.

Classical Mixtape

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

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

Friday Night is Music Night

Friday 19:30 - 21:45

Singer Alison Jiear joins conductor Stephen Bell and the BBC Concert Orchestra in a programme about the passing of time, from Alexandra Palace Theatre. With Petroc Trelawny.

The Essay: Highland Tails

Friday 21:45 - 22:00

Kenneth Steven considers the introduction of wild animals back into the Highlands of Scotland and the impact on rural life, reflecting in poetry at the end of each Essay.

Late Junction

Friday 22:00 - 23:30

As part of Radio 3's celebration of French composer and pianist Erik Satie, Jennifer Lucy Allan raids her shelves to drill down into the idea of 'Furniture Music'.

'Round Midnight

Friday 23:30 - 00:30

Soweto shares performance highlights from this year's EBU Jazz Orchestra.

Sat Jun 28
Through the Night

Saturday 00:30 - 06:30

The Scintilla Orchestra, conducted by Riccardo Minasi presents a programme of playful, witty and charming Italian and German music from the 17th century. Jonathan Swain presents.

Breakfast

Saturday 06:30 - 09:00

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

Saturday Morning

Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

Bienvenue à Satie-Day! Tom Service marks the centenary of Erik Satie's death with a special show with guests Alistair McGowan, Heloise Werner, Xuefei Yang & Bertrand Chamayou.

Earlier... with Jools Holland

Saturday 12:00 - 13:00

Jools is joined by film director Tim Pope, with music by Allegri, Milhaud and Vivaldi, plus a nod to Radio 3's Satie-Day.

25 for 25: Sounds of the Century

Saturday 13:00 - 14:00

1/3. Naga Munchetty explores some of the landmark events of the 21st century, reflected in music by Radio 3's '25 for 25' commissions. This first episode charts the years 2000-2008.

Record Review

Saturday 14:00 - 16:00

Kathryn Stott's personal recommendation from recordings of Satie's Sports et divertissements, plus the best of the week's new releases.

Sound of Cinema

Saturday 16:00 - 17:00

As Satie-Day continues on Radio 3, Matthew Sweet explores surreal music for film, including Satie's music for the 1924 film Entracte.

This Classical Life

Saturday 17:00 - 18:00

A special edition for Satie-Day, Jess Gillam is joined by French pianist and Satie specialist, Pascal Rogé. With music by Edith Piaf, Beethoven, Strauss and Minnie Riperton.

Opera on 3: Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci

Saturday 18:00 - 21:30

A double-bill of Mascagni's Cavalleria rusticana and Leoncavallo's Pagliacci from Bavarian State Opera, recorded last month in Munich.

Music Planet

Saturday 21:30 - 22:30

Kathryn Tickell shares a live recording of an intimate concert with flamenco singer Angeles Toledano, presenting her new album in duo format with guitarist Benito Bernal.

New Music Show

Saturday 22:30 - 00:30

Riot Ensemble and Yaron Deutsch perform Klaus Lang's Diaphonia for electric guitar and ensemble plus new releases from Mary Halvorson and Hannah Kendall.

Sun Jun 29
Through the Night

Sunday 00:30 - 06:30

Ensemble Midtvest and harpist Anneleen Lenaerts perform Takemitsu, Dvorak and Piazzolla. John Shea 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 chooses three hours of attractive and uplifting music to complement your morning.

Private Passions

Sunday 12:00 - 13:30

Michael Berkeley's guest is the writer Jay Griffiths.

Music Map

Sunday 13:30 - 15:00

Sara Mohr-Pietsch maps a musical universe around Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, exploring the sound worlds of Mozart, Holst and Saint-Saëns along the way.

Choral Evensong

Sunday 15:00 - 16:00

From St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, with music by Duruflé, Lindley, Palestrina and Bach.

Jazz Record Requests

Sunday 16:00 - 17:00

Alyn's record box this week has music from piano legends Dave Brubeck & Keith Jarrett. Get In touch: email jrr@bbc.co.uk or use #jazzrecordrequests on social.

The Early Music Show

Sunday 17:00 - 18:00

In the third of four programmes marking the 300th anniversary of the publication of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, Hannah French explores the Violin Concerto in G minor, a.k.a. Summer.

Words and Music

Sunday 18:00 - 19:15

Readers Yusra Warsama and Darren Kuppan explore the multilayered symbolism of keys, reading from Dante, Rumi and Tracy Beaker alongside music by Bach, Bessie Smith and Mozart.

Sunday Feature: Erik Satie - the Minimalist Muse

Sunday 19:15 - 20:00

Jude Rogers explores the unique legacy of composer Erik Satie, 100 years after his death.

Brass Banding with Hannah Peel

Sunday 20:00 - 21:00

Hannah looks to the future with the University Brass scene and music from the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain. Plus a triumphant underdog story and a visit to Yorkshire.

20th Century Radicals

Sunday 21:00 - 22:00

Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century. This week, Kate explores the subtle, slowing-morphing music of Eliane Radigue.

Ultimate Calm with Hania Rani

Sunday 22:00 - 23:00

11/12. Hania Rani shares music of connection and belonging, featuring guest artist Alvaro Barrington.

The Night Tracks Mix

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

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

Unclassified

Sunday 23:30 - 00:30

Elizabeth Alker explores how Erik Satie's music continues to inspire today's ambient and experimental musicians, presenting three new commissions made especially for Unclassified.

Mon Jun 30
Through the Night

Monday 00:30 - 06:30

The RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler's Symphony no 4 with soprano Beti Bratina in a version for chamber orchestra. John Shea presents.