Schedule
EARLY
00:30
ON AIRThrough the Night2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition
From the Romantic Round of the competition, quartets by Mendelssohn, Debussy and Brahms
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MORNING
06:30
BreakfastLaunch the day with classical music
Join Mark Forrest every Sunday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:00
Sunday MorningThree hours of classical sparkle
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to ease you into February.
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AFTERNOON
12:00
Private PassionsSandra Knapp
Michael Berkeley's guest is the botanist Sandra Knapp.
13:30
Music MapSchoenberg's Transfigured Night
Redemptive love is Sarah Mohr-Pietsch's destination with Schoenberg's heartfelt work.
15:00
Choral EvensongSt John's College, Cambridge
Live from the Chapel of St John’s College, Cambridge. (R)
16:00
Jazz Record RequestsJazz Joyspring
Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you.
17:00
The Early Music ShowChrist Church 500
Hannah French visits Christ Church College in Oxford, which was founded in 1525.
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EVENING
18:00
Words and MusicGiants
Saskia Reeves and John Leader with readings about trolls, monsters and the vast universe.
19:15
Between the EarsThe Gold Line
Follow the money between NY and Chicago. A high-frequency trade race where speed is key.
19:45
Sunday FeatureMusic and miscarriage
Sabina Dosani, consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, explores music and childbirth
20:00
Record ReviewBrahms Paganini Variations
The Building a Library recommended recording from yesterday's Record Review.
21:00
20th Century RadicalsOlivier Messiaen: Colours of the infinite
Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century.
22:00
Night TracksImmersive music for late night listening
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
UnclassifiedTime-lapse
Elizabeth Alker with brand new music from artists and composers defying genre conventions.
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