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Today 15:00 - 16:00

Live from the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Saffron Walden, with the choir of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.

Today 22:00 - 22:30

From St John the Evangelist, Hills Road, Cambridge, with Cambridge University Schola Cantorum.

Today 22:30 - 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

Elizabeth Alker shares ambient and genre-defying artists with new takes on familiar festive songs and themes.

Tomorrow 00:30 - 06:30

From the Concert on the Green Festival in Shanghai, the Dusseldorf Symphony Orchestra and Lang Lang play well-known Romantic pieces in the Chenshan Botanical Garden.

Tomorrow 06:30 - 09:30

Tom McKinney presents Radio 3's Breakfast show. To get in touch, email 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

The Choir of St John's College Cambridge perform a programme of Christmas music with director Christopher Gray live from Wigmore Hall and Mark Forrest introduces music from Belfast.

Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00

1/5. Kate Molleson explores Prokofiev's early life, where fairytales and family theatricals shaped a future storyteller.

Tomorrow 17:00 - 19:00

The Choir of King's College London presents music from their album A Christmas Offering, including works by Kristina Arakelyan (also in 80A). Nitin Sawhney joins live in studio.

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

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

Tomorrow 19:30 - 21:45

Sir Antonio and the LSO plays Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony and continue their exploration of the music of Vaughan Williams with his ravishing Flos Campi and Dona nobis pacem.

Tomorrow 21:45 - 22:00

Antonia Quirke speaks to composers who've scored original music for Austen adaptations about their musical choices and about the music Austen enjoyed too. Today: Adrian Johnston.

Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:30

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

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:30

Soweto's guest from Monday to Thursday this week for Flowers is South London pianist, producer and multi-instrumentalist DoomCannon, also known as Dominic Canning.

Tuesday 00:30 - 06:30

In this Prom from conductor Anja Bihlmaier and the BBC Philharmonic, Brahms's Fourth Symphony is balanced by Beethoven's joyful Violin Concerto and 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 favourites.

Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00

Step into Vienna's golden age of the waltz with a live concert from the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and Mark Forrest introduces music from the Belfast International Arts Festival.

Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00

2/5. Kate Molleson follows Prokofiev from bleak classrooms to a prize-winning triumph - and a storybook ending.

Tuesday 17:00 - 19:00

String quartet Music Box Strings performs live in studio. We also hear from Paul Bettany - discussing the role of Salieri in the upcoming Amadeus TV series.

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

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

Tuesday 19:30 - 21:45

Ian Skelly is at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall for a jazz-infused programme from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra featuring music by Rachmaninov, Gershwin and George Anthiel.

Tuesday 21:45 - 22:00

Antonia Quirke speaks to composers who've scored original music for Austen adaptations about their musical choices and also about the music Austen enjoyed. Today: Rachel Portman.

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

A release from the metronomic and ever-creative UK drummer featuring singer Minami Kizuki.

Wednesday 00:30 - 06:30

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

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 favourites.

Wednesday 13:00 - 15:00

Mark Forrest introduces an afternoon of of specially made recordings from the Belfast International Arts Festival plus the theme of dance continues.

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00

Live from Bath Abbey, with music by Bairstow, Charpentier, Sandström and Bach.

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

3/5. Kate Molleson explores Prokofiev's escape from revolution and his search for fresh inspiration in America.

Wednesday 17:00 - 19:00

The Choir of Clare College, Cambrige, is live in studio for a performance. Petroc also welcomes Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani to discuss her book, Listening to the Music of the Soul.

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

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

Wednesday 19:30 - 21:45

The BBC National Orchestra of Wales and conductor Jaime Martín perform Greig, selections from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, and Nielsen's Flute Concerto with soloist Elizaveta Ivanova.

Wednesday 21:45 - 22:00

Antonia Quirke speaks to composers who've scored original music for Austen adaptations about their musical choices and also about the music Austen encountered. Today: Jeremy Sams.

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

Soweto plays a new Christmas release from the Leeds based 12-piece ensemble.

Thursday 00:30 - 06:30

The two-time GRAMMY nominated Dover Quartet perform Janácek's 'Kreutzer Sonata', Dvorák's 'American' quartet, Tchaikovsky's first string quartet and 'Strum' by Jessie Montgomery.

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 favourites.

Thursday 13:00 - 16:00

Mark Forrest introduces an afternoon of of specially made recordings from the Belfast International Arts Festival plus the theme of dance continues with Stravinsky.

Thursday 16:00 - 17:00

4/5. Kate Molleson explores Prokofiev's American dreams, a fantastical opera, and a love story that changed his life.

Thursday 17:00 - 19:00

Petroc Trelawny is joined in studio by pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason. The BBC Singers perform festive repertoire live from Maida Vale, London.

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

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

Thursday 19:30 - 21:45

Bach's Christmas Oratorio with Stephen Layton conducting his multi-award-winning choir, Polyphony and the Britten Sinfonia at Saffron Hall.

Thursday 21:45 - 22:00

Antonia Quirke speaks to composers who've scored original music for Austen adaptations about their musical choices and also about the music Austen encountered. Today: Ruth Barrett.

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

Soweto shares a classic track from this iconic jazz vocal duo.

Friday 00:30 - 06:30

Bernhard Forck conducts the German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin in works by Rameau, Handel, Louise Farrenc and Mozart, joined by Austrian-English soprano Anna Prohaska.

Friday 06:30 - 09:30

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

Friday 09:30 - 13:00

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

Friday 13:00 - 16:00

The BBC Singers perform a programme of festive vocal music live from Temple Church, London and Mark Forrest introduces music from Belfast International Arts Festival.

Friday 16:00 - 17:00

5/5. Kate Molleson traces Prokofiev's return to Russia as he falls for Romeo and Juliet.

Friday 17:00 - 19:00

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

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

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

Friday 19:30 - 21:45

Gospel choirs Volney Morgan & New-Ye and The Spirituals join the BBC Concert Orchestra, conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser in a festive celebration. Presented by Jumoké Fashola.

Friday 21:45 - 22:00

Antonia Quirke speaks to composers who've scored original music for Austen adaptations about their musical choices and about the music Austen encountered. Today, Fernando Velázquez.

Friday 22:00 - 23:30

Verity Sharp hosts a festive party with Mermaid Chunky and Max Syedtollan meeting for an exclusive collaboration session. Expect sonic gifts and audiophonic crackers!

Friday 23:30 - 00:30

Soweto celebrates the life and music of the late inimitable American drummer and pianist.

Saturday 00:30 - 06:30

The pianist Simon Trpceski performs Brahms' second piano concerto with the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Riccardo Frizza. After, more Brahms: his Symphony no 4.

Saturday 06:30 - 09:00

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

Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

Tom hosts a Christmas party! With superstar organist Anna Lapwood and live choral treats from Siglo de Oro all morning. And the best classical playlist to start the festive weekend.

Saturday 12:00 - 13:00

Jools hosts a Christmas Special with his guest Anne Glennconner.

Saturday 13:00 - 14:00

Composer James MacMillan explores music inspired by the biblical story of creation and humanity's fascination with the universe.

Saturday 14:00 - 16:00

Andrew McGregor picks the best new classical albums for the festive period, with Sarah Walker and Jonathan Cross, who chooses his top recording of Tchaikovsky's Winter Daydreams.

Saturday 16:00 - 17:00

Celebrate the season with Edith Bowman as she shares the most magical Christmas music from the movies, with a festive Pick of the Flicks from BBC Breakfast presenter John Kay.

Saturday 17:00 - 18:00

Jess Gillam and conductor, composer and trumpeter Guy Barker share their favourite festive music, including pieces by Valentin Silvestrov, Bill Evans, Ella Fitzgerald and Ravel.

Saturday 18:00 - 21:30

Gustave Charpentier's Louise, a hit opera from the first half of the twentieth century starring Elsa Dreisig as the seamstress, Louise.

Saturday 21:30 - 22:30

Kathryn Tickell curates a dazzling selection of roots-based music for the festive season. And Devonshire folk-singer Jim Causley selects a triptych of seasonal Wassails.

Saturday 22:30 - 00:30

On the eve of the Winter Solstice, Kate Molleson find some tracks for those long, dark winter nights. And, as usual, the best and latest in cutting-edge and experimental music.

Sunday 00:30 - 06:30

The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra performs Bruckner's final symphony, his 8th, that the composer himself regarded as a highpoint of his compositional achievement.

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 during the busy final run up to Christmas Day.

Sunday 12:00 - 13:30

Michael Berkeley's guest is the poet Pam Ayres.

Sunday 13:30 - 15:00

The musical landscape of Corelli's Christmas Concerto is Sara Mohr-Pietsch's destination this week, with stops for some Christmassy magic from Tchaikovsky, Grainger and Handel.

Sunday 15:00 - 16:00

Live from Bath Abbey, with music by Bairstow, Charpentier, Sandström and Bach.

Sunday 16:00 - 17:00

Join our community of jazz lovers. Alyn Shipton is waiting for your requests: email jrr@bbc.co.uk or use #jazzrecordrequests on social.

Sunday 17:00 - 18:00

Hannah French visits Handel Hendrix House to explore how Handel may have celebrated his Christmases in 18th-century London.

Sunday 18:00 - 19:15

Olivia Williams and Jake Yapp read from Charles Dickens, Liz Lochhead and UA Fanthorpe as we celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas. With music from Tchaikovsky, Haydn and Shore.

Sunday 19:15 - 20:00

Katie Derham celebrates the 50th anniversary of a musical theatre classic. Behind the sparkle and the high kicks, 'A Chorus Line' was a revolution that revived Broadway.

Sunday 20:00 - 21:00

Jonathan Cross's Building a Library recommendation for a recording of Tchaikovky's Symphony No. 1 'Winter Daydreams'.

Sunday 21:00 - 22:00

Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century. This week, Kate and Gillian explore radical music for the festive season.

Sunday 22:00 - 22:30

A reflective service of night prayer from the Church of Our Most Holy Redeemer, Clerkenwell, London. With music by Distler, Maconchy and Soriano.

Sunday 22:30 - 23:30

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

Sunday 23:30 - 00:30

Elizabeth Alker presents a mix of calm wintery sounds, ambient dreamscapes and tranquil tracks to soundtrack the longest night of the year.