Classical

Wigmore Hall 125: Christian Gerhaher and Gerold Huber

Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer as part of Wigmore Hall’s 125th Anniversary Festival.

29 May 2026,·134 mins

Blissful sounds for night owls

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

28 May 2026,·90 mins

Miles Davis 100

Rebirth

Kate Molleson and Nate Chinen discuss the last chapter in the life and work of Miles Davis

29 May 2026,·59 mins

The finest classical music to elevate your morning

Join Al Ryan for Radio 3's Breakfast show.

29 May 2026,·180 mins

Floating off to a serene sleep

Find your soundtrack to a peaceful sleep with this calming classical and ambient mix.

25 May 2026,·60 mins

Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich from Berlin

The German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin performs Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony.

29 May 2026,·360 mins

Serene music for calm reflection

Find peace amidst life’s noise with reflective orchestral, choral and solo piano music.

29 May 2026,·180 mins

A feast of great music

Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.

29 May 2026,·210 mins

St Davids Cathedral

Live from St Davids Cathedral.

27 May 2026,·59 mins

Puccini's Turandot

Puccini's final opera live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York, starring Anna Pirozzi.

23 May 2026,·208 mins

1564: The Queen’s Gambit

It's the year 1564. A Scottish envoy has an unexpected musical encounter with Elizabeth I.

30 May 2026,·56 mins

Classical music for focus or relaxation

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

29 May 2026,·30 mins

Bruckner's Great Mass in F minor from Salzburg

Today's featured conductor Riccardo Muti and specially made recordings of remarkable music

29 May 2026,·180 mins

Sir Karl Jenkins

Katie Derham welcomes Sir Karl Jenkins to the studio & live music from Joanna Kacperek.

29 May 2026,·120 mins

Melodic piano pieces for calm and creativity

Unlock your creative flow with this peaceful, melodic piano mix.

28 May 2026,·120 mins

Margaret Busby, publisher and editor

Michael Berkeley's guest is the publisher and editor Margaret Busby.

24 May 2026,·86 mins

Jools and guests share their musical favourites

Jools is joined by the singer, guitarist and songwriter Eric Bibb.

23 May 2026,·59 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

Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 2 in Building a Library with Joanna MacGregor and Andrew McGregor

Andrew McGregor with the best of the week's new classical releases.

23 May 2026,·119 mins

Beibei's Listening Chair

Percussionist Beibei Wang takes a seat in the Unclassified Listening Chair.

24 May 2026,·60 mins

Early Music Today

Performance and news from the world of Early Music.

24 May 2026,·59 mins

Fill your morning with restful melodies

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

25 May 2026,·180 mins

Ten Minute Meditations - Series 6

Nurture kindness and compassion: Sharon Salzberg

Find kindness and compassion for yourself and others with this guided meditation.

03 May 2026,·10 mins

Wildflowers and weeds

From the beloved bluebell to the stinging nettle: prose poetry and music about nature.

17 May 2026,·74 mins

Hummel's Trumpet Concerto

Sara Mohr-Pietsch guides us on a musical journey towards Hummel's Trumpet Concerto.

24 May 2026,·89 mins

Three hours of classical sparkle

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

24 May 2026,·180 mins

Jess Gillam with... Joseph Tawadros

Jess Gillam hosts a listening party with oud virtuoso and composer Joseph Tawadros.

23 May 2026,·60 mins

Bohemian Rhapsody like you've never heard it before

Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor join forces in Queen's smash hit!

14 Sep 2025,·6 mins

Only Birds Know How to Call the Sun

Kaj Duncan David's Only Birds.

23 May 2026,·120 mins

Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann on going big with Bruckner

Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend!

23 May 2026,·180 mins