BBC Radio 3 Schedule Friday 2 May 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:30
  
  Through the Night—Brahms's Violin Concerto and Dvořák's Seventh Symphony
  
  Violinist Rino Yoshimoto performs with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
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Morning
1. 06:30
  
  Breakfast—Wake up with classical music
  
  Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
2. 09:30
  
  Essential Classics—The best classical morning music
  
  Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  
  Classical Live—Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition from the BBC Philharmonic
  
  Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
2. 16:00
  
  Composer of the Week—Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre (1665-1729), The Prime Musician of the World
  
  5/5 Jacquet de La Guerre brings us to the fair, and still explores new musical territories.
3. 17:00
  
  In Tune—Live music and chat with classical artists
  
  Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
1. 19:00
  
  Classical Mixtape—Power through with classical music
  
  Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
2. 19:30
  
  Friday Night is Music Night—Celebrating Ernest Tomlinson
  
  Helen Harrison conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in music by Ernest Tomlinson. (R)
3. 21:45
  
  The Essay—The Little Secrets of Great Works, Frida Kahlo's Broken Column
  
  Art historian Katy Hessel on the symbolism of the spine in Frida Kahlo's Broken Column. (R)
4. 22:00
  
  Late Junction—Old songs, new tonalities
  
  Jennifer Lucy Allan with adventurous and experimental sounds from the musical universe.
5. 23:30
  
  'Round Midnight—Zakia’s May Day Mixtape
  
  The broadcaster, writer, and DJ shares a special May Day themed mixtape.
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Late
1. 00:30
  
  Through the Night—Birds and Spring from Copenhagen
  
  Concerto Copenhagen play music inspired by springtime.

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