BBC Radio 3 Schedule 19 - 25 May 2025

Last	Mon 19 May	Tue 20 May	Wed 21 May	Today 22 May	Fri 23 May	Sat 24 May	Sun 25 May
00:00	00:30 Through the Night—Alina Ibragimova with the German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Alina Ibragimova with the German Symphony Orchestra Berlin in Beethoven's Violin Concerto.	00:30 Through the Night—Ravel, Saint-Saëns and Rimsky-Korsakov French pianist Bertrand Chamayou performs Saint-Saëns' Second Piano Concerto.	00:30 Through the Night—Chopin, Sibelius and Mendelssohn from Slovenia The RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra performs Sibelius, Chopin and Mendelssohn.	00:30 Through the Night—Gershwin and Rachmaninov The Santa Cecilia Orchestra performs Gershwin, Rachmaninov and Mason Bates.	00:30 Through the Night—Strauss's Four Last Songs & Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony Soprano Camilla Nylund performs with the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra.	00:30 Through the Night—Bulgarian Culture and Cyrillic Day An Opera Gala from Sofia to celebrate the Bulgarian national holiday.	00:30 Through the Night—Boston Symphony Orchestra at the 2023 BBC Proms Jean-Yves Thibaudet s the BSO for Gershwin's Piano Concerto.
01:00
02:00
03:00
04:00
05:00
06:00	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—Wake up with classical music Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.	06:30 Breakfast—Start your day with classical music Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.	06:30 Breakfast—Brighten your day with classical music Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.	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 Emma Clarke every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show	06:30 Breakfast—Ease into the day with classical music Mark Forrest every Sunday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
07:00
08:00
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—American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton drops by Tom Service meets singer Jamie Barton and plays the perfect classical soundtrack.	09:00 Sunday Morning—Your perfect Sunday soundtrack Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh
10:00
11:00
12:00						12:00 Earlier... with Jools Holland—Jools with some of his most-loved recordings Jools is ed by singer songwriter Billy Bragg.	12:00 Private ions—Adam Buxton Michael Berkeley's guest is the comedian, writer and podcaster Adam Buxton.
13:00	13:00 Classical Live—The Cardinall’s Musick live from London's Wigmore Hall Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.	13:00 Classical Live—Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 2 from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.	13:00 Classical Live—Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto from Lucerne Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.	13:00 Classical Live—Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 3 from San Francisco Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.	13:00 Classical Live—Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 4 from Cologne Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.	13:00 Music Matters—Harmony in Neurodiversity, Anna Devin and Elizabeth Watts Sopranos Elizabeth Watts and Anna Devin explore neurodivergence and music.	13:30 Music Map—A journey to Villa-Lobos's Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores a piece of classical music, mapping it in a musical landscape.
14:00						14:00 Record Review—Stravinsky's Les Noces in Building a Library with Jonathan Cross and Andrew McGregor Jonathan Cross chooses his favourite recording of Stravinsky's Les Noces
15:00			15:00 Choral Evensong—Croydon Minster From Croydon Minster.				15:00 Choral Evensong—Croydon Minster From Croydon Minster.
16:00	16:00 Composer of the Week—Leos Janacek (1854-1928), On the Cusp 1/5 Kate Molleson explores the struggles of Janáček's long-awaited breakthrough era.	16:00 Composer of the Week—Leos Janacek (1854-1928), A New Muse 2/5 Kate Molleson tells the story of the encounter which upturned Janáček's life and music.	16:00 Composer of the Week—Leos Janacek (1854-1928), Eternal Youth 3/5 Kate Molleson follows Janáček’s eventful 70th birthday year.	16:00 Composer of the Week—Leos Janacek (1854-1928), Burn After Reading 4/5 Kate Molleson follows the sharp turns of Janáček’s escalating love triangle.	16:00 Composer of the Week—Leos Janacek (1854-1928), Fatal Attraction 5/5 Kate Molleson unpacks the dramatic final scenes of Janacek’s life.	16:00 Sound of Cinema—Jane Austen Matthew Sweet with Isobel Waller-Bridge and music from Jane Austen films. (R)	16:00 Jazz Record Requests—Miles Davis at 99 Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you.
17:00	17:00 In Tune—Live music at drivetime Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 In Tune—Experience classical music live in session Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 In Tune—Drivetime classical Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 In Tune—Live classical performance and interviews Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 In Tune—Discover classical music and artists Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.	17:00 This Classical Life—Jess Gillam with... Enyi Okpara Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with the conductor Enyi Okpara	17:00 The Early Music Show—Jane Austen's Music Performance and news from the world of early music.
18:00						18:00 Opera on 3—John Adams's Antony and Cleopatra Live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City: John Adams conducts his latest opera	18:00 Words and Music—Scents and Perfumes Tom Hollander and Anna Maxwell Martin with readings set alongside music inspired by scents (R)
19:00	19:00 Classical Mixtape—Switch up your listening with classical music Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. 19:30 Radio 3 in Concert—Paul Lewis in recital The pianist plays Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart and Schubert at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall.	19:00 Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. 19:30 Radio 3 in Concert—Belshazzar’s Feast The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs music by Bernstein, Gershwin and Walton.	19:00 Classical Mixtape—The eclectic classical mix Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. 19:30 Radio 3 in Concert—Antonio Pappano conducts the LSO Symphonies by George Walker and William Walton, and Leonard Bernstein's Serenade.	19:00 Classical Mixtape—Power through with classical music Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. 19:30 Radio 3 in Concert—Sibelius' Fifth Symphony from Glasgow The BBC SSO and Ryan Wigglesworth perform music by Beethoven, Sibelius and Hans Abrahamsen	19:00 Classical Mixtape—Your daily classical soundtrack Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. 19:30 Friday Night is Music Night—Great Yarmouth The BBC Concert Orchestra at the Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth.		19:15 Sunday Feature—Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: Behind the Voice Benjamin Appl presents a personal tribute to the great baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.
20:00							20:00 Brass Banding with Hannah Peel—Swiss brass takes flight Hannah explores Switzerland's top bands
21:00	21:45 The Essay—Death in Trieste, 1. The Strange Case of Signor Gioanni Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (R)	21:45 The Essay—Death in Trieste, 2. The Trial Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (R)	21:45 The Essay—Death in Trieste, 3. I, Wincklemann Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (R)	21:45 The Essay—Death in Trieste, 4. From the Depths Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (R)	21:45 The Essay—Death in Trieste, 5. The Meaning of Nowhere Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (R)	21:45 Music Planet—Arabic Makam and polyphony from Norway Kathryn Tickell handpicks a selection of roots-based music from across the globe.	21:00 20th Century Radicals—Gubaidulina: Religious Rebel 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 night owls Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.	22:00 Night Tracks—Meditative music for late night solace Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.	22:00 Night Tracks—Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.	22:00 On air Night Tracks—Bewitching sounds for after dark Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.	22:00 Late Junction—At home with Richard Dawson Jennifer Lucy Allan heads to Northumberland to pay a special visit to a folk favourite	22:45 New Music Show—Japanese focus - works by Dai Fujikura and Misato Mochizuki Birmingham Contemporary Music Group perform works by Dai Fujikura and Misato Mochizuki	22:00 Ultimate Calm—Hania Rani: Series 4, Brighten your day with a colour-filled soundtrack ft. Patrick Watson 6/12 Hania Rani paints in sound with music inspired by the full spectrum of colour. (R)
23:00	23:30 'Round Midnight—Alice Zawadzki sits in Singer, vocalist, and composer Alice Zawadzki sits in for Soweto all this week.	23:30 'Round Midnight—A timeless track from 4hero Alice Zawadzki spins an enduring love song from the legendary UK group.	23:30 'Round Midnight—Something soulful from Sullivan Fortner The New Orleans-raised pianist is back with a groove laden, thoughtful release.	23:30 'Round Midnight—One from Jasper Høiby Alice Zawazdki selects a swirling release from the Danish bass player.	23:30 'Round Midnight—George Nelson’s Mixtape The photographer, author, and curator of Moment's Notice gig series is in the mix.		23:00 The Night Tracks Mix—Music for the evening Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening. 23:30 Unclassified—Sherelle's Listening Chair Elizabeth Alker hears from British DJ-producer Sherelle who shares a treasured track

Please choose a day from the calendar

window.bbc.isUKCombined().then(function(e){var t;e&&(e="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/orbit/6ac54073cd036fe07db1b6e8b4b521b1/js/edr.js",(t=document.createElement("script")).type="text/javascript",t.src=e,t.async=!0,document.getElementsByTagName("body")[0].appendChild(t))})<img src="https://sb.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=17986528&cs_ucfr=0&cv=2.0&cj=1">