Christmas 2024
A service of carols, hymns and readings live from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
Start the day right with classical music
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
A meditative moonlight soundtrack
An immersive sound track for Boxing Day, with Hannah Peel.
Go on a sleepy voyage to the Antarctic
Featuring excerpts from Ernest Shackleton's 1902 expedition journal with dreamy music.
Hansel and Gretel
A complete performance of the classic Humperdinck opera from Covent Garden.
Series 3
Build courage and confidence with Gabby Bernstein
Izzy and Gabby Bernstein use meditation to help build courage and confidence.
Beethoven, Smetana & Schubert piano trios at the Schubertiade Schwarzenberg in Austria
With violinist Tobias Feldmann, cellist Harriet Krijgh and pianist Lauma Skride.
Proms at Christmas 2024
Prom 72: Mozart, Farrenc and Beethoven’s 'Eroica' Symphony
BBC Proms 2024: the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment with Antonello Manacorda.
Great classical music for your morning
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
A Christmas Menagerie
Robert Lindsay and Shiloh Coke with a range of animals from sheep to turkeys and reindeer.
Christmas Carols: festive favourites to keep you cool and calm
Ring in the festive season with this soothing mix of classic Christmas carols.
Christmas in Latvia
Christmas Hope
Donald Macleod visits Riga to find music inspired by the idea of hope at Christmas time.
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3
Escape with island songs ft. Chilly Gonzales
Ólafur concludes this series with a selection of reflective music inspired by islands.
Christmas Collection
Michael Berkeley shares festive music choices from Private Passions over the years.
Britten's Ceremony of Carols in Building a Library with Jeremy Summerly and Andrew McGregor
Jeremy Summerly chooses his favourite version of Britten's seasonal Ceremony of Carols.
Winter Showcase Episode 2
Members of Radio 3's New Generation Artists scheme debut in music by Elgar and Dvorak.
Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann
The Royal Opera's staging of Offenbach's fantastical opera starring Juan Diego Flórez.
Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Illuminations
Elizabeth Alker with mid-winter music from artists and composers defying genre convention.
An Early Music Yule
Hannah French explores the world of festive Early Music.
with Hannah French and Catrin Finch from Swansea Bay
A celebration of carols and advent traditions from the Land of Song.
Sir David Pountney in conversation with Norman Lebrecht
Norman Lebrecht in conversation with opera and theatre director Sir David Pountney.
Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf with Manchester Camerata and Josie d'Arby
A musician's-eye view of classical music's best-loved works.
Jools and friends share festive favourites
Jools is joined by Sally Phillips, Ruby Turner and Phil Veacock for a festive special.
Schütz - The Christmas Story
Arcangelo and Jonathan Cohen live at Wigmore Hall.
Jon Boden pops round for a Christmas party
Jess Gillam with a special festive show at home in the Lake District, with guest Jon Boden
24/12/2024
A classical Christmas with Gareth Malone.
Llandaff Cathedral
Live from Llandaff Cathedral.
25/12/2024
A concert of film music favourites with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Find peace of mind with this tranquil piano mix
A tranquil piano soundtrack to calm the mind and aid creativity.
