Classical

Launch the day with classical music

Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show.

30 May 2025,·180 mins

Calming music for moments of reflection

Tune in and sink into this peaceful collection of classical tunes.

23 May 2025,·180 mins

The best classical morning music

Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.

30 May 2025,·210 mins

St Davids Cathedral

From St Davids Cathedral for the Eve of the Ascension.

28 May 2025,·59 mins

Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld

Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.

29 May 2025,·90 mins

Live classical music for your drive

Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.

29 May 2025,·120 mins

Go on a sleepy voyage with British birdsong and gentle classical music

A voyage across British landscapes, filled with birdsong and music from BBC Introducing.

26 May 2025,·60 mins

Croatian Statehood Day

The Croatian RTSO plays Alfi Kabiljo's work Water and Fire for G.F. Händel.

30 May 2025,·360 mins

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Adolescent Conflicts

Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s dependence upon his nephew Karl.

29 May 2025,·59 mins

Vilde Frang performs Elgar's Violin Concerto with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.

30 May 2025,·176 mins

James MacMillan and the BBC Singers

The BBC Singers and James MacMillan at the Norfolk and Norwich Festival.

29 May 2025,·134 mins

Expand your horizons with classical music

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.

29 May 2025,·30 mins

Adam Buxton

Michael Berkeley's guest is the comedian, writer and podcaster Adam Buxton.

25 May 2025,·86 mins

Serene piano music for steady concentration

A soothing, tailor-made piano mix to help you feel centred and engaged.

29 May 2025,·120 mins

Jools with some of his most-loved recordings

Jools is ed by singer songwriter Billy Bragg.

24 May 2025,·59 mins

Ten Minute Meditations - Series 5

Be in the present: Light Watkins

Embrace living in the now with this guided meditation.

25 May 2025,·9 mins

Jane Austen's Music

Performance and news from the world of early music.

25 May 2025,·59 mins

Sherelle's Listening Chair

Elizabeth Alker hears from British DJ-producer Sherelle who shares a treasured track

25 May 2025,·60 mins

John Adams's Antony and Cleopatra

Live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City: John Adams conducts his latest opera

24 May 2025,·223 mins

Stravinsky's Les Noces in Building a Library with Jonathan Cross and Andrew McGregor

Jonathan Cross chooses his favourite recording of Stravinsky's Les Noces

24 May 2025,·119 mins

Hania Rani: Series 4

Sounds exploring the beauty in absence

Music shaped by silence and absence, with guest, Actress.

03 May 2025,·60 mins

Swiss brass takes flight

Hannah explores Switzerland's top bands

25 May 2025,·59 mins

Jess Gillam with... Enyi Okpara

Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with the conductor Enyi Okpara

24 May 2025,·60 mins

Lift your day with warming classical harmonies

Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.

27 May 2025,·180 mins

Japanese focus - works by Dai Fujikura and Misato Mochizuki

Birmingham Contemporary Music Group perform works by Dai Fujikura and Misato Mochizuki

24 May 2025,·105 mins

Your perfect Sunday soundtrack

Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh

25 May 2025,·180 mins

A Swiss journey

Peter Wight and Ellie Piercy bring us readings evoking Swish hotels, lakes and mountains

18 May 2025,·74 mins

A journey to Villa-Lobos's Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5

Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores a piece of classical music, mapping it in a musical landscape.

25 May 2025,·89 mins

American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton drops by

Tom Service meets singer Jamie Barton and plays the perfect classical soundtrack.

24 May 2025,·180 mins

Leos Janacek (1854-1928)

Kate Molleson explores the maverick spirit, and phenomenal twilight years of Leoš Janáček

23 May 2025,·64 mins