BBC Radio 3 Schedule 5 - 11 May 2025

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00:00	00:30 Through the Night—Schaghajegh Nosrati plays Bach, Mendelssohn and Alkan German pianist Schaghajegh Nosrati performs a recital in Switzerland.	00:30 Through the Night—Renaud Capuçon performs Schumann and Dvorák Renaud Capuçon performs with the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.	00:30 Through the Night—Handel's Chandos Anthems with the Kölner Akademie The German ensemble and soloists perform these relatively unknown works in Switzerland.	00:30 Through the Night—Elgar, Chopin and Strauss from the 2023 BBC Proms Pianist Seong-Jin Cho s the Philharmonia Orchestra in Chopin's Piano Concerto no 1.	00:30 Through the Night—Bruckner Symphony no 8 The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra performs Bruckner's last completed symphony, his 8th.	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.	00:30 Through the Night—Lied the Future: a concert performed by young European singers and pianists Young musicians perform songs by Schumann, Liszt, Schubert and Duparc.
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06:00	06:30 Breakfast—The best classical music wake-up call Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show	06:30 Breakfast—Start the day on the right note with classical music Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show	06:30 Breakfast—Ease into the day with classical music Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show	06:30 Breakfast—Rise and shine with classical music Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show	06:30 Breakfast—Roll out of bed into classical music Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show	06:30 Breakfast—Breakfast with the best classical music Emma Clarke every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.	06:30 Breakfast—Birdsong to banish those morning blues Mark Forrest every Sunday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
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09:00	09:30 Essential Classics—The ideal mix of classical music Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.	09:30 Essential Classics—Refresh your morning with classical music Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.	09:30 Essential Classics—A classical soundtrack for your morning Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.	09:30 Essential Classics—The very best of classical music Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.	09:30 Essential Classics—Relax into the day with classical Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.	09:00 Saturday Morning—Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason takes us on a spring walk Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack to start the weekend	09:00 Sunday Morning—Your perfect Sunday soundtrack Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh.
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12:00						12:00 Earlier... with Jools Holland—Jools and guests share their musical favourites Jools is ed by artist Brian Clarke, with music by Berlioz, Stravinsky and Handel.	12:00 Private ions—Emma Rice Michael Berkeley's guest is the theatre director Emma Rice.
13:00	13:00 Classical Live—Sitkovetsky Trio live from Wigmore Hall Specially recorded performances from home and abroad.	13:00 Classical Live—Beethoven's 2nd Piano Concerto from Lausanne Specially recorded music from home and abroad	13:00 Classical Live—Beethoven's 3rd Piano Concerto with Fazil Say Specially recorded performances from home and abroad.	13:00 Classical Live—Beethoven's 4th Piano Concerto with András Schiff Specially recorded performances from home and abroad	13:00 Classical Live—Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with pianist Igor Levit Specially recorded music from home and abroad.	13:00 Music Matters—Harmony in Neurodiversity, Elisabeth Wiklander and Elizabeth Watts Soprano Elizabeth Watts and cellist Elisabeth Wiklander explore neurodivergence and music.	13:30 Music Map—A journey to Joplin's The Entertainer Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores a piece of classical music, mapping it in a musical landscape.
14:00						14:00 Record Review—Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor in Building a Library with Roger Parker & Andrew McGregor Roger Parker chooses his favourite recording of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor.
15:00			15:00 Choral Evensong—Jesus College, Cambridge Live from the Chapel of Jesus College, Cambridge.				15:00 Choral Evensong—Jesus College, Cambridge Live from the Chapel of Jesus College, Cambridge.
16:00	16:00 Composer of the Week—Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Folk Songs of England 1/5 Donald Macleod explores five of Elgar’s greatest ions - beginning with England itself.	16:00 Composer of the Week—Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Love’s Greeting 2/5 Donald Macleod explores Elgar’s relationship with wife and greatest er: Lady Alice.	16:00 Composer of the Week—Edward Elgar (1857-1934), God Against Art 3/5 Donald Macleod explores Elgar’s faith and falling out with God.	16:00 Composer of the Week—Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Friends and Enigmas 4/5 Donald Macleod decodes Elgar’s Enigma Variations.	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.	16:00 Sound of Cinema—Georges Auric Matthew Sweet celebrates the film music of prolific composer Georges Auric	16:00 Jazz Record Requests—Jazz For A Sunday Afternoon Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you.
17:00	17:00 In Tune—Ease into your evening with classical music Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 In Tune—Classical music live from the BBC Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 In Tune—Live music and news from the world of classical Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 In Tune—In session with stellar classical artists Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 In Tune—World-class classical music – live Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 This Classical Life—Jess Gillam with... Bryce Dessner Jess is ed by composer and guitarist Bryce Dessner to swap favourite music	17:00 The Early Music Show—The (very) First Viennese School Performance and news from the world of early music.
18:00						18:00 Opera on 3—Puccini's Turandot From the Royal Opera House in London, Puccini's dazzling depiction of ancient China	18:00 Words and Music—Only Connect Inspired by the words of EM Forster, we explore ways of connecting in music and literature
19:00	19:00 Classical Mixtape—Your daily classical soundtrack Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. 19:30 Radio 3 in Concert—VE Day 80th Anniversary Martyn Brabbins conducts Vaughan Williams' Symphony No 5.	19:00 Classical Mixtape—Half an hour of the finest classical music A 30-minute soundscape of classical music with Elgar, Shostakovich, Bach and Joanna Marsh. 19:30 Radio 3 in Concert—Alina Ibragimova & Friends Alina Ibragimova & Friends: Messiaen & Shostakovich	19:00 Classical Mixtape—Classical music for your journey Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. 19:30 Radio 3 in Concert—Prokofiev and Nielsen Alina Ibragimova plays Prokofiev's First Violin Concerto	19:00 Classical Mixtape—Half an hour of the finest classical music Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. 19:30 Radio 3 in Concert—Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony with the BBC SSO and Gemma New Lera Auerbach, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra	19:00 Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. 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.		19:15 Sunday Feature—Make Everybody as Uneasy as Possible: Edward Gorey at 100 Chris Riddell celebrates the centenary of the American artist and writer Edward Gorey.
20:00							20:00 Brass Banding with Hannah Peel—Triumphant timps Hannah meets percussionist Cathryn Hurst, who got into music through banding.
21:00	21:45 The Essay—Books for Brighter Blackouts, 1. Publishing in flames on Paternoster Row Five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.	21:45 The Essay—Books for Brighter Blackouts, 2. A brief encounter with reading on the home front Emma Smith reveals five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.	21:45 The Essay—Books for Brighter Blackouts, 3. Paperbacks for servicemen and women Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two	21:45 The Essay—Books for Brighter Blackouts, 4. Prisoners of war: escapism and escape Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.	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	21:30 Music Planet—Olcay Bayir in session Kathryn Tickell presents a session from Kurdish-Alevi singer and songwriter Olcay Bayir.	21:00 20th Century Radicals—Kagel: Magic Realism, With Added Pepper Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century.
22:00	22:00 Night Tracks—Blissful sounds for after-hours Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.	22:00 Night Tracks—Immersive music for moonlight Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.	22:00 Night Tracks—Music for the still of night Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.	22:00 Night Tracks—Immersive music for after-hours Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.	22:00 Late Junction—Cole Pulice’s mixtape Verity Sharp shares a mixtape from California-based saxophonist and composer Cole Pulice.	22:30 New Music Show—Tectonics Glasgow 1/2: Clara Iannotta, Beatrice Dillon, Oyvind Torvund Adventurous new music and sound art from Tectonics Glasgow 2025	22:00 Ultimate Calm—Hania Rani: Series 4, Music for disappearing into darkness ft. Hideo Kojima 4/12 Escape into the unknown with Polish composer and pianist Hania Rani.
23:00	23:30 'Round Midnight—NIJI’s Flowers This week, soulful London pianist NIJI celebrates some of the living legends he ires.	23:30 'Round Midnight—Brand new KOKOROKO Soweto spins a release from ensemble KOKOROKO hot on the heels of their album.	23:30 'Round Midnight—Fresh from Azamiah A new single from the Glasgow based collective ahead of their forthcoming album.	23:30 'Round Midnight—One from Jacqui Dankworth Soweto shares a dream-like ballad from the UK vocal legend.	23:30 'Round Midnight—Zoe Rahman in concert Soweto shares concert highlights from the expansive UK pianist.		23:00 The Night Tracks Mix—Music for the night Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening. 23:30 Unclassified—Spring Timbres Elizabeth Alker with brand new music from artists and composers defying genre conventions.

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