BBC Radio 3 Schedule Friday 9 May 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:30
  
  Through the Night—Bruckner Symphony no 8
  
  The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra performs Bruckner's last completed symphony, his 8th.
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Morning
1. 06:30
  
  Breakfast—Roll out of bed into classical music
  
  Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
2. 09:30
  
  Essential Classics—Relax into the day with classical
  
  Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  
  Classical Live—Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with pianist Igor Levit
  
  Specially recorded music from home and abroad.
2. 16:00
  
  Composer of the Week—Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Wobbling On
  
  5/5 Donald Macleod follows Elgar on a bicycle ride through the countryside.
3. 17:00
  
  In Tune—World-class classical music – live
  
  Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
1. 19:00
  
  Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you
  
  Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
2. 19:30
  
  Friday Night is Music Night—80th anniversary of VE Day
  
  The BBC Concert Orchestra and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force in concert.
3. 21:45
  
  The Essay—Books for Brighter Blackouts, 5. Tasting ration book recipes
  
  Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two
4. 22:00
  
  Late Junction—Cole Pulice’s mixtape
  
  Verity Sharp shares a mixtape from California-based saxophonist and composer Cole Pulice.
5. 23:30
  
  'Round Midnight—Zoe Rahman in concert
  
  Soweto shares concert highlights from the expansive UK pianist.
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Late
1. 00:30
  
  Through the Night—Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
  
  The European Union Youth Orchestra performs at the Grafenegg Festival in Austria.

Saturday 10 May 2025

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