Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Mahler 5 from Budapest
The Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Budapest plays Mahler's fifth symphony.
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Morning
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06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Wake up with classical music
Join Al Ryan this Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
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09:30
Essential Classics—Your perfect classical playlist
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Richard Strauss’s Death and Transfiguration from the BBC Proms
Exclusive concert recordings reflecting a great summer of music-making
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15:00
Choral Evensong—Gloucester Cathedral
Live from Gloucester Cathedral during the Three Choirs Festival.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884), Collaborations and Concertos
3/5 Donald Macleod surveys some of Alice Mary Smith’s compositional collaborations
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17:00
In Tune—Live music and news from the world of classical
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
BBC Proms—2026, Elgar’s First Symphony
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Ryan Wigglesworth and Claire Booth
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22:00
Night Tracks—Immersive music for late night listening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—New music from Greg Spero
Soweto shares a new track from the innovative American pianist.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—BBC Proms 2025: Arvo Pärt at 90
The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir celebrate Arvo Pärt from the Royal Albert Hall.
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