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Westminster Abbey
Live from Westminster Abbey to mark the 100th anniversary of BBC Choral Evensong.
07 Oct 2026,·59 mins
A serene soundtrack for a gentle slumber
Drift away with the calming sounds of this classical and ambient mix.
28 Sep 2026,·60 mins
Haydn's 'Farewell' Symphony
The BBC NOW, conducted by Johanna Malangre, in concert at Cardiff's BBC Hoddinott Hall.
07 Oct 2026,·134 mins
Soothing classical sounds for a calming reset
Envelop yourself in the clear waters of this soothing classical music mix.
02 Oct 2026,·180 mins
A feast of great music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music for your morning.
08 Oct 2026,·210 mins
Music and Memory
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
07 Oct 2026,·90 mins
Start the day on the right note with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
08 Oct 2026,·180 mins
2026
Last Night of the Proms 2026
Live at the BBC Proms: classical music’s greatest global party draws the season to a close
12 Sep 2026,·239 mins
Francis Fukuyama, political scientist
Michael Berkeley's guest is the American political scientist Francis Fukuyama.
04 Oct 2026,·86 mins
Connaught Brass live in studio
Ensemble Connaught Brass performs live.
07 Oct 2026,·120 mins
Schubert's "Trout Quintet" from the East Neuk Festival
Live performance and specially made concert recordings from home and abroad.
Inviting musical melodies to still your mind
Clear away distractions with calming classical music to help you concentrate.
08 Oct 2026,·120 mins
A man from the future 2026 by Pet Shop Boys
Elizabeth Alker presents an exclusive chance to hear fresh material from Pet Shop Boys.
04 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Handel and Mozart from Switzerland
Countertenor Iestyn Davies stars in Handel and Mozart arias.
08 Oct 2026,·360 mins
Your daily classical soundtrack
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
06 Oct 2026,·30 mins
1846: A Birmingham Oratorio
1846, Birmingham. The premiere of Mendelssohn's Elijah puts the city on the musical map.
10 Oct 2026,·56 mins
The Venetian School
Ceremony and conflict
Donald Macleod explores how friction built between the composers of the Venetian School.
Haydn's 'Emperor' String Quartet in Building a Library with Laura Tunbridge and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with the best new classical releases.
03 Oct 2026,·119 mins
Steve Reich at 90
Tom meets the pioneering American composer Steve Reich.
03 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Puccini's La rondine (1921 Version)
Ermonela Jaho stars with the BBC SO and BBC Singers conducted by Carlo Rizzi.
03 Oct 2026,·123 mins
Erland Cooper: Series 7
Soundtrack for a rainy day ft. Jarvis Cocker
Erland Cooper selects songs inspired by petrichor, the smell of rain falling on dry ground
25 Apr 2026,·60 mins
Relieve your morning stress with beautiful harmonies
Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.
07 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Steve Reich's Music for 18 Musicians
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores Steve Reich's groundbreaking Music for 18 Musicians.
04 Oct 2026,·89 mins
Radio 3’s musical lighthouse adventure
Highlights of twelve hours of live broadcasting condensed into 60 minutes…
28 Sep 2026,·59 mins
Jools and guests share their musical favourites
Jools is joined by journalist and writer Dylan Jones.
03 Oct 2026,·59 mins
To Dolly, with love
Sheridan Smith, Beverley Knight and Ward Thomas pay tribute to Dolly Parton at the Proms.
12 Sep 2026,·6 mins
Haydn's 'Emperor' String Quartet
Laura Tunbridge makes a recommendation from recordings of Haydn's 'Emperor' Quartet.
05 Oct 2026,·46 mins
Jess Gillam with... Tom Coult
Jess Gillam is joined by British composer Tom Coult for a listening party.
03 Oct 2026,·60 mins
The Champions of Brass
Hannah Peel explores the world of competitive brass banding.
04 Oct 2026,·59 mins
Reich and beyond
Cutting-edge and experimental new music in live performance, plus interviews and features.
03 Oct 2026,·120 mins
