Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests. Email 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk. Show more
Essential Classics
Monday with Ian Skelly - Steven McRae, Prison cells, Dvorak's New World Symphony
3 hours on BBC Radio 3
Ian Skelly presents potential companion pieces for a popular piece of music, and principal dancer at The Royal Ballet Steven McRae lists his inspirations and influences. Show more
Donald Macleod explores the establishing years of composer Toru Takesmitsu, during which he initially rejected his Japanese heritage. Show more
From Wigmore Hall, London, South-African soprano Golda Schultz sings Mozart, Schubert, Beach and Carter. Show more
Fiona Talkington begins a week of performances from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, including a concert from Haddington and a new recording of Gordon Jacob. Show more
In Tune
Mischa Maisky, Barrie Kosky, Henning Kraggerud, Natalie Clein and Christian Ihle Hadland
2 hours on BBC Radio 3
Sean Rafferty presents, with live music from cellist Mischa Maisky and all-star trio Henning Kraggerud, Natalie Clein and Christian Ihle Hadland. Plus opera director Barrie Kosky. Show more
In Tune's curated playlist includes music to make you smile and dream by Robert Johnson, Charlie Chaplin and Wagner performed by Isabelle Faust, Stacey Kent and Jonas Kaufmann. Show more
Radio 3 in Concert
Debussy and Ravel from the Philharmonia Orchestra
2 hours, 30 minutes on BBC Radio 3
The Philharmonia Orchestra is conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado in Debussy's La mer and Ravel's Mother Goose and Pierre-Laurent Aimard joins them in Ravel's Piano Concerto. Show more
Music Matters
Is Iceland the world's most musical country?
44 minutes on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
Iceland's world-class musical exports belie its tiny population. Tom Service visits Reykjavik to discover the secret behind Iceland's thriving music scene. Show more
Ali Smith presents the first in a series of essays from five Scottish women writers on Muriel Spark, whose centenary fell in February 2018. Show more
Soweto Kinch presents a set of improved music from the Midland Arts Centre in Birmingham by Black Top. Emma Smith meets singer Lauren Kinsella to discuss a new album by Snow Poet. Show more
John Shea presents a concert from Warsaw celebrating the music of Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki. Show more