Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—An English Dream and Beethoven's Breakthrough
Eight centuries of English choral music and Beethoven's Septet. With Catriona Young.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Petroc's classical picks
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
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09:00
Essential Classics—Georgia Mann
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Composer of the Week—Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936), Respighi and the USA
4/5 Donald Macleod explores Respighi鈥檚 growing success in America.
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13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Laura van der Heijden and Friends (3/4)
Laura van der Heijden and friends perform Messiaen, Poulence and Jean Coulthard.
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14:00
Afternoon Concert—Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto with Lukas Vondracek
Lukas Vondracek plays Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto with the Czech Philharmonic.
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17:00
In Tune—Antoine Preat, Julie Cooper
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—A classical selection to take anywhere
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Isata Kanneh-Mason plays Clara Schumann
Tianyi Lu conducts the Hall茅 in music by Anna Clyne, Clara Schumann and Brahms.
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22:00
Free Thinking—Perfecting the Body
Eugenics to cyborgs: Adam Rutherford, Clare Chambers, Xine Yao and Harry Parker discuss.
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22:45
The Essay—The Well-Tempered Clavier, Thomas Guthrie
4/5 Opera director and performer Thomas Guthrie reflects on what it means to be well-tempered.
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23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for the night
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
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23:30
Unclassified—Wistful Moments
Elizabeth Alker hosts with wistful saxophone and soaring strings from Portico Quartet.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Let's Dance!
Bern Chamber Orchestra plays Korngold, Ibert, Ginastera and Les Six, with Catriona Young.
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