Classical

Ten Minute Meditations - Series 6

Nurture kindness and compassion: Sharon Salzberg

Find kindness and compassion for yourself and others with this guided meditation.

03 May 2026,·10 mins

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Petite Suite

Sara Mohr-Pietsch maps the musical landscape of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's delightful work.

12 Jul 2026,·89 mins

Two hours of classical sparkle

Sarah Walker with two hours of classical music to complement your Sunday morning.

19 Jul 2026,·120 mins

Mendelssohn's 'Scottish' Symphony

Dr Katy Hamilton picks her top recording of Mendelssohn's 3rd Symphony, the 'Scottish'.

13 Jul 2026,·46 mins

Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Donald Macleod explores Nigerian Art Music from Fela Sowande to the present day.

10 Jul 2026,·93 mins

Rhestr Chwarae Y Gerddorfa

Uchafbwyntiau o gyngherddau Cerddorfa Genedlaethol Gymreig y BBC gydag artistiaid amrywiol

09 Jul 2026,·30 mins

Ravel's Piano Concerto in G Major from the BBC SSO at Aldeburgh Festival

Judith Ralston celebrates the best in classical music from Scotland and beyond.

12 Jul 2026,·115 mins

Serenade No. 10 in B-Flat Major, K. 361 'Gran Partita'

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra.

19 Feb 2021,·50 mins

22/10/2012

Sara Mohr-Pietsch and guests answer questions about anything to do with the piano.

22 Oct 2012,·20 mins

Tomkins, Cardoso and the New World

Peter Phillips shares his passion for the music of Thomas Tomkins and Manuel Cardoso.

08 Jul 2018,·34 mins

12/07/2026

John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.

12 Jul 2026,·117 mins

John Adams: City Noir

John Adams's orchestral paean to post-war Hollywood, and the world of the film noir.

12 Dec 2013,·20 mins

Cherry Healey

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on presenter Cherry Healey.

25 Mar 2024,·29 mins

Sir Simon Rattle

Norman Lebrecht in conversation with world-renowned conductor, Sir Simon Rattle.

24 Aug 2024,·44 mins

Dominic Dromgoole

Rob's guest this week is the theatre and film director Dominic Dromgoole

08 Sep 2017,·69 mins

Terry Riley: In C

Ivan Hewett examines the chord of C major as found in Terry Riley's In C.

13 Jan 2017,·15 mins

Playing in the Dark (Part 2)

Concert of readings and music from Neil Gaiman and friends with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

01 Jan 2020,·57 mins

Cerys Matthews

Cerys Matthews takes us on a personal guided tour of the musical world.

31 Mar 2018,·38 mins

Bartok's Concerto For Orchestra

A celebration through handwritten manuscript of Bela Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra.

20 Aug 2020,·28 mins

The Snowman by Howard Blake

A musician’s-eye view of classical music’s best-loved works

23 Dec 2025,·28 mins

4. Róisín Ní Dhúill

Viola player Róisín Ní Dhúill chooses a selection of music for Sunday evening.

12 Jul 2026,·59 mins

Terry Riley and David Harrington

Terry Riley and David Harrington from Kronos Quartet discuss their many collaborations

22 Apr 2017,·13 mins

The future of contemporary music

Sue and Tom wrap up the issues that have provoked the most discussion amongst listeners.

25 Feb 2013,·20 mins

Sreath 8, Prògram 5

Laoidhean, leughaidhean agus smuaintean.

20 Mar 2022,·30 mins

What's the point of Listening?

Tom Service reflects on digital listening and how it impacts our relationship with music.

31 Mar 2024,·28 mins

Episode 3

Sara Mohr-Pietsch and conductor Paul Goodwin answer your questions about Baroque music.

26 Mar 2013,·20 mins

Episode 4

Stephen Johnson explores how Antony Hopkins's broadcasts about music influenced him.

14 Aug 2014,·20 mins

Live from Los Angeles

Georgia Mann presents the fourth and final leg of Radio 3's journey across the US.

12 Jan 2026,·210 mins

From the stands to the stage

Relive the journey of the Bantam of the Opera choir.

05 Jan 2026,·57 mins

Series 1

Schnittke

An idiot's guide to Schnittke. Perfect for fans of comedy, classical music, and idiots.

23 Aug 2017,·14 mins