BBC Radio 3 Programmes

Explore the links below to find BBC Radio 3 programmes you're interested in.

00:30 - 06:30

Through the Night 28/05/2012

Susan Sharpe's selection includes a concert in tribute to Pablo Casals.
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Breakfast Monday - Ian Skelly

Ian Skelly presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.
09:00 - 12:00

Essential Classics Monday - Sarah Walker

With Sarah Walker. Including Messiaen: Turangalila Symphony (excerpt).
12:00 - 13:00

Composer of the Week Irving Berlin (1888-1989), Alexander's Ragtime Band

1/5 Donald Macleod focuses on Berlin's first successes as a composer of hit songs.
13:00 - 14:00

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

Pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet plays music by Liszt and Debussy at Wigmore Hall, London.
14:00 - 16:30

Afternoon on 3 BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Episode 1

1/4 With Louise Fryer. BBC SSO under Donald Runnicles in Golijov, Mozart, Bruckner, Debussy.
16:30 - 18:30

In Tune Monday - Sean Rafferty

Presented by Sean Rafferty. Including the Vienna Piano Trio performing in the studio.
18:30 - 19:30

Composer of the Week Irving Berlin (1888-1989), Alexander's Ragtime Band

1/5 Donald Macleod focuses on Berlin's first successes as a composer of hit songs.
19:30 - 20:25

Radio 3 Live in Concert Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Venice Baroque - L'Olimpiade

1/2 Andrew McGregor presents a performance of the Act 1 of the opera L'Olimpiade.
20:25 - 20:45

Twenty Minutes Arne's Olympic Flop

Piers Burton-Page tells the story of Thomas Arne's lost opera L'Olimpiade.
20:45 - 22:15

Radio 3 Live in Concert Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, L'Olimpiade - Act 3

2/2 Andrew McGregor presents Acts 2 and 3 of L'Olimpiade, with a libretto by Metastasio.
22:15 - 22:45

Night Waves 28/05/2012

Matthew Sweet discusses Ken Loach's new film The Angel's Share.
22:45 - 23:00

The Essay The Life Cycle of a Fictional Character - An Alternative History of the Novel, The World

1/5 James Wood on the novelistic technique of having characters walking along city streets. (R)
23:00 - 00:30

Jazz on 3 Bill Frisell at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Jez Nelson presents guitarist Bill Frisell and his Beautiful Dreamers Trio in concert.
00:30 - 06:30

Through the Night 29/05/2012

Susan Sharpe presents Radio 3 New Generation Artists performing music by Haydn and Mozart.