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Today 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.

Today 09:30 - 13:00

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

Today 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.

Today 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'.

Today 17:00 - 19:00

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

Today 19:00 - 19:30

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music by composers such as Bach, Respighi, and Grieg.

Today 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.

Today 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.

Today 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'.

Today 23:30 - 00:30

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

Tomorrow 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.

Tomorrow 06:30 - 09:00

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

Tomorrow 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.

Tomorrow 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.

Tomorrow 13:00 - 14:00

1/3. Naga Munchetty explores the landmark events of the 21st century via the lens of music. Part one: 2000 to 2008.

Tomorrow 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.

Tomorrow 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.

Tomorrow 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.

Tomorrow 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.

Tomorrow 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.

Tomorrow 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.

Sunday 00:30 - 06:30

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

Sunday 12:00 - 13:30

Michael Berkeley's guest is the writer Jay Griffiths.

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.

Sunday 15:00 - 16:00

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

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.

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.

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 19:15 - 20:00

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

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.

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.

Sunday 22:00 - 23:00

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

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.

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.

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.

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 favourites.

Monday 13:00 - 16:00

Elizabeth Alker introduces a week of specially recorded and live music including an eavesdrop on the Vienna Philharmonic and the Maisky Piano Trio live from Wigmore Hall.

Monday 16:00 - 17:00

1/5. Donald Macleod explores the life of maverick composer Erik Satie, the inventor of furniture music, whose innovations delighted and divided France.

Monday 17:00 - 19:00

Petroc Trelawny introduces live music from violinist Bojan Cicic and harpsichordist Stephen Farr, who perform with the Academy of Ancient Music at the York Early Music Festival.

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, with music by Bizet, Haydn and John Williams.

Monday 19:30 - 21:45

Bandoneon player Henrik Sandas joins the BBC Concert Orchestra and Chief Conductor Anna-Maria Helsing pairing Sibelius and Piazzolla. Plus a new commission from Johan Ullen.

Monday 21:45 - 22:00

In this first weather-inspired miniature Between the Ears, Miyuki Jokiranta sinks into a mire near the arctic circle, discovering the gentle deceitfulness of the weather.

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

Living legends and unsung heroes, picked all this week by the UK saxophonist.

Tuesday 00:30 - 06:30

Tenors Levy Sekgapane and Lawrence Brownlee share the stage in this opera extravaganza, singing arias by Rossini, Donizetti and more with the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra.

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

Mendelssohn's epic Lobgesang from Vienna makes up part of this afternoon's offering alongside concert recordings from Frankfurt, London and Glasgow, introduced by Elizabeth Alker.

Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00

2/5. Satie meets three like-minded eccentrics: a young Debussy, a beautiful (but spoken for) painter, and a very unusual priest.

Tuesday 17:00 - 19:00

Petroc Trelawny is joined by soprano Claire Booth, violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen and pianist Christopher Glynn, who perform together at the Ryedale Festival.

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

30 minutes of back to back classical music including works by Bach, Piazzolla, and Caroline Shaw.

Tuesday 19:30 - 21:45

Director of Music Daniel Hyde conducts a performance of Verdi's popular and dramatic Requiem in King's College Chapel, Cambridge. Presented by Martin Handley.

Tuesday 21:45 - 22:00

In this edition of miniature Between the Ears inspired by the weather, the audio artist Phoebe McIndoe explores how weather transitions are felt by the body.

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 shares a new release by the Glasgow producer.

Wednesday 00:30 - 06:30

Ole Edvard Antonsen delivers virtuoso performances of the Trumpet Concertos by Haydn and Tartini. He's accompanied by the Argovia Philharmonic conducted by Rune Bergmann.

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

Elizabeth Alker continues her tour through the symphonies of Mendelssohn, today the 'Scottish', plus chamber music from Scotland itself and music by theatre composer Adrian Sutton.

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00

Live from Portsmouth Cathedral, with music by Martin Baker, Stanford, John Rutter and Philip Moore.

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

3/5. Satie goes back to school and reaches his full orchestral powers.

Wednesday 17:00 - 19:00

Petroc Trelawny has live music from French horn player Ben Goldscheider and pianist Richard Uttley.

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

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

Wednesday 19:30 - 21:45

The BBC Philharmonic and John Storgårds are joined by contralto Jess Dandy, the Hallé Choir and the CBSO Youth and Children's choirs for Mahler's all-encompassing Third Symphony.

Wednesday 21:45 - 22:00

In this edition of weather-inspired miniature Between the Ears - summer rains, storms of songs and memories encapsulated in the noise of early home recordings on wax cylinders.

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 spins the latest track from the Trinidad-born London-based writer and musician.

Thursday 00:30 - 06:30

The WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne with conductor Andris Poga celebrate the music of the USA with composers Leonard Bernstein and George Gershwin.

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

Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony, the fourth port of call on Elizabeth Alker's tour of the symphonies, plus music by Mussorgsky, Brahms and Halina Rice at Bradford Biennale.

Thursday 16:00 - 17:00

4/5. Satie falls in with the avant-garde crowd - and winds up in court.

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 and Chorus of Wales and their Principal Conductor, Ryan Bancroft, perform Brahms's 2nd Serenade and Song of Destiny, and Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms.

Thursday 21:45 - 22:00

In this edition of weather-inspired miniature Between the Ears, Kristina Loring explores points of human connection in the eye of the storm.

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

Something from the singer's acclaimed album with Cannonball Adderley.

Friday 00:30 - 06:30

The WDR Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ádám Fischer, presents Mozart's symphonies 39, 40 and 41 one after the other in this concert performed in Cologne.

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.

Friday 09:30 - 13:00

Georgia Mann with glorious classical music, including a set recorded live at Glastonbury Festival 2025 - featuring electrifying performances from special guest Abel Selacoe.

Friday 13:00 - 16:00

Bruckner's 8th Symphony and Beethoven's 5th form the greater part of today's programme with Elizabeth Alker, which also includes music by Mendelssohn and Ravel.

Friday 16:00 - 17:00

5/5. Satie gets caught in the crossfire between the Dadaists and the Surrealists - and helps Picasso mount a ballet.

Friday 17:00 - 19:00

Petroc Trelawny shares live music and conversation from the Brodsky Quartet and harpist, Milo Harper.

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

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

Friday 19:30 - 21:45

Favourite moments from the Broadway and the West End including Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, Carousel and Company all sung by the dazzling BBC Singers.

Friday 21:45 - 22:00

The last in our series of miniature Between the Ears inspired by the weather comes from HJ Radia - a British-Indian musician, writer and audio producer.

Friday 22:00 - 23:30

Jennifer Lucy Allan presents our latest remote collaboration session, in which the expanded saxophone playing of Michaela Turcerová meets the bubbling cello of Theresa Wong.

Friday 23:30 - 00:30

Soweto presents live music by Spanish vocalist and guitarist Lau Noah, recorded live onstage in the Barbican Foyer.

Saturday 00:30 - 06:30

The Baroque ensemble Concerto 1700 performs a selection of 18th century string trios composed in Spain. John Shea presents.