BBC Radio 3 Schedule 26 May - 1 June 2025

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00:00	00:30 Through the Night—A Winter Journey from Madrid Samuel Hasselhorn and Malcolm Martineau perform Schubert's beloved cycle, 'Winterreise'.	00:30 Through the Night—Rachmaninov and Thomas Adès with the Oslo Philharmonic Thomas Adès's wonderfully opulent suite for large orchestra opens the programme.	00:30 Through the Night—Rachmaninov's First Symphony at the 2023 BBC Proms John Storgårds conducts Rachmaninov and Dame Sarah Connolly sings Pejačević and Mahler.	00:30 Through the Night—Mozart from Bucharest The Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra plays Mozart's Symphony no 38.	00:30 Through the Night—Croatian Statehood Day The Croatian RTSO plays Alfi Kabiljo's work Water and Fire for G.F. Händel.	00:30 Through the Night—Pianist Mateusz Krzyżowski with the Polish Radio Orchestra A concert featuring Mozart's Piano Concerto no 19 and his 'Jupiter' Symphony.	00:30 Through the Night—Dvořák and Richard Strauss Pablo Ferrández performs Dvořák's Cello Concerto with the RAI National Symphony Orchestra.
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06:00	06:30 Breakfast—Rise and shine with classical music Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show	06:30 Breakfast—Roll out of bed into classical music Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show	06:30 Breakfast—Breakfast with the best classical music Linton Stephens Radio 3's Breakfast show	06:30 Breakfast—Birdsong and Bach to banish those morning blues Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show	06:30 Breakfast—Launch the day with classical music Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show	06:30 Breakfast—Boost your morning with classical music Emma Clarke every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show	06:30 Breakfast—Start the day with classical music Mark Forrest every Sunday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
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09:00	09:30 Essential Classics—Celebrating classical greats Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.	09:30 Essential Classics—A feast of great music Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.	09:30 Essential Classics—Your perfect classical playlist Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.	09:30 Essential Classics—Great classical music for your morning Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.	09:30 Essential Classics—The best classical morning music Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.	09:00 Saturday Morning—Angela Hewitt s Hannah French International star and Bach specialist Angela Hewitt shares stories and music	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 with music for Saturday lunchtime Jools is ed by violinist Suzie Collier, with music from Dvorak to Dorothy Love Coates. (R)	12:00 Private ions—Neil Hannon Michael Berkeley's guest is the singer and songwriter Neil Hannon.
13:00	13:00 Classical Live—Violinist Anthony Marwood and accordion player James Crabb live from London's Wigmore Hall Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond	13:00 Classical Live—Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9 from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.	13:00 Classical Live—Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition from Perth Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.	13:00 Classical Live—Stravinsky's Firebird from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.	13:00 Classical Live—Vilde Frang performs Elgar's Violin Concerto with the BBC Symphony Orchestra Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.	13:00 Music Matters—Harmony in Neurodiversity, Rachael Lander and Elizabeth Watts Soprano Elizabeth Watts and cellist Rachael Lander explore neurodivergence and music.	13:30 Music Map—A journey to Chaminade's Callirhoë Suite Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores a piece of classical music, mapping it in a musical landscape.
14:00						14:00 Record Review—Beethoven's Piano Trio No. 7 'Archduke' in Building a Library with Richard Wigmore & Andrew McGregor Richard Wigmore chooses his favourite recording of Beethoven's Piano Trio No 7 'Archdike'
15:00			15:00 Choral Evensong—St Davids Cathedral From St Davids Cathedral for the Eve of the Ascension.				15:00 Choral Evensong—St Davids Cathedral From St Davids Cathedral for the Eve of the Ascension.
16:00	16:00 Composer of the Week—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Becoming a Guardian 1/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s endeavours to become his nephew's guardian.	16:00 Composer of the Week—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Humiliated in Court 2/5 Donald Macleod follows Beethoven's courtroom battles for custody of his nephew, Karl.	16:00 Composer of the Week—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Possessiveness and Jealousy 3/5 Donald Macleod delves into Beethoven’s possessiveness over his nephew Karl.	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.	16:00 Composer of the Week—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Declining Years 5/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s final years with Karl.	16:00 Sound of Cinema—Martial Arts Matthew Sweet's weekly look at music for the screen.	16:00 Jazz Record Requests—Sunday Afternoon Jazz Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you.
17:00	17:00 In Tune—Wind down from work with classical music Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 In Tune—Classical artists live in session Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 In Tune—Music news and live classical music Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 In Tune—Live classical music for your drive Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 In Tune—Classical artists live in the studio Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 This Classical Life—Jess Gillam with... Vasily Petrenko Jess Gillam shares favourite music with conductor Vasily Petrenko.	17:00 The Early Music Show—Orlando Gibbons Performance and news from the world of early music.
18:00						18:00 Opera on 3—Rossini's The Barber of Seville Live from the New York Metropolitan Opera, starring Aigul Akhmetshina as Rosina	18:00 Words and Music—Coffee and Tea Ariyon Bakare and Philippa Dunne with readings alongside music about coffee and tea.
19:00	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—Richard Goode American pianist Richard Goode performs a programme of Haydn, Mozart and Brahms.	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—Elder Conducts Mahler The BBC Symphony Orchestra in Das Lied von der Erde with Alice Coote and David Butt Philip	19:00 Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. (R) 19:30 Radio 3 in Concert—Denis Kozhukhin plays Rachmaninov from Glasgow Pianist Denis Kozhukhin and conductor Matthias Pintscher the BBC SSO.	19:00 Classical Mixtape—Expand your horizons with classical music Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. 19:30 Radio 3 in Concert—James MacMillan and the BBC Singers The BBC Singers and James MacMillan at the Norfolk and Norwich Festival.	19:00 Classical Mixtape—Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. 19:30 Friday Night is Music Night—Paris in the Jazz Age The BBC Concert Orchestra, live from Alexandra Palace, with clarinettist Giacomo Smith.		19:15 Sunday Feature—Classical Africa Leon Bosch explores the remarkable - often unheard - array of art music from Africa. (R)
20:00							20:00 Brass Banding with Hannah Peel—Sweeney Todd and Acid Brass The diverse banding scene of North West England
21:00	21:45 The Essay—EarthWorks, Town Archaeologist Rose Ferraby unearths a Roman town in Yorkshire and considers communities. (R)	21:45 The Essay—EarthWorks, Grave Archaeologist Rose Ferraby explores how archaeology invites us to be with death. (R)	21:45 The Essay—EarthWorks, Quarry Archaeologist Rose Ferraby descends underground to visit Devon’s Beer Quarry Caves. (R)	21:45 The Essay—EarthWorks, Field Archaeologist Rose Ferraby teases out a North Yorkshire field’s place in changing times. (R)	21:45 The Essay—EarthWorks, Monument Archaeologist Rose Ferraby explores a Neolithic henge in the Peak District. (R)	21:45 Music Planet—Peggy Seeger’s Return Journey Lopa Kothari selects new roots-based music, and folk legend Peggy Seeger shares two tracks	21:00 20th Century Radicals—Feldman: Tactile listening and surface tension Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century
22:00	22:00 Night Tracks—A meditative moonlight soundtrack Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.	22:00 Night Tracks—Music for the darkling hour Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.	22:00 Night Tracks—Immersive music for late night listening Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.	22:00 Night Tracks—Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.	22:00 Late Junction—Charms, Totems and Jars of Snakes Verity Sharp presents the latest set of ear-bending adventures in sound.	22:45 New Music Show—Laure M Hiendl and the musical landscape Music from Sonic Matter Zürich.	22:00 Ultimate Calm—Hania Rani: Series 4, Moving musical metamorphosis ft. Agnes Obel 7/12 Embrace transformation with Hania Rani and some peaceful morphing musical selections (R)
23:00	23:30 'Round Midnight—Kahil El’Zabar’s 4/4 The legendary multi-percussionist and bandleader takes us round his record collection.	23:30 'Round Midnight—Brand new from Ines Valesco Soweto shares a new release from the Mexico-born, Brooklyn-based composer.	23:30 'Round Midnight—One from Elliot Galvin An odd-time, driving release by the rising star pianist.	23:30 'Round Midnight—A Dorothy Ashby classic Soweto spins a track by the jazz harp virtuoso, inspired by Japanese music traditions.	23:30 'Round Midnight—AACM at 60 Celebrating the visionary Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians 60th year.		23:00 The Night Tracks Mix—Music for late-night listening Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening. 23:30 Unclassified—Modulation Drifts Elizabeth Alker with music by a new generation of composers who defy classification.

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