BBC Radio 3 Schedule Thursday 29 May 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:30
  
  Through the Night—Mozart from Bucharest
  
  The Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra plays Mozart's Symphony no 38.
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Morning
1. 06:30
  
  Breakfast—Birdsong and Bach to banish those morning blues
  
  Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show
2. 09:30
  
  Essential Classics—Great classical music for your morning
  
  Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  
  Classical Live—Stravinsky's Firebird from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
  
  Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
2. 16:00
  
  Composer of the Week—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Adolescent Conflicts
  
  4/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s dependence upon his nephew Karl.
3. 17:00
  
  In Tune—Live classical music for your drive
  
  Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
1. 19:00
  
  Classical Mixtape—Expand your horizons with classical music
  
  Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
2. 19:30
  
  Radio 3 in Concert—James MacMillan and the BBC Singers
  
  The BBC Singers and James MacMillan at the Norfolk and Norwich Festival.
3. 21:45
  
  The Essay—EarthWorks, Field
  
  Archaeologist Rose Ferraby teases out a North Yorkshire field’s place in changing times. (R)
4. 22:00
  
  Night Tracks—Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld
  
  Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
5. 23:30
  
  'Round Midnight—A Dorothy Ashby classic
  
  Soweto spins a track by the jazz harp virtuoso, inspired by Japanese music traditions.
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Late
1. 00:30
  
  Through the Night—Croatian Statehood Day
  
  The Croatian RTSO plays Alfi Kabiljo's work Water and Fire for G.F. Händel.

Friday 30 May 2025

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