Essential Classics is a Music programme.

Essential Classics

Georgia Mann plays classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites. Including the Playlister challenge - a regular listener-created sequence inspired by a different piece of music each day. Plus, a new classical release in focus for Album of the Week. 10.00 Playlist starter - listen and send ideas for the next step in our musical journey today. 10.30 Album of the Week - a new classical release in focus throughout the week. 11.15 Playlist reveal - an uninterrupted sequence of music suggested by you in response to today's starter piece. 12.00 Feast of a Piece - indulge your ears with an orchestral work.

Genre: Music

Running Time: 180 minutes (approx)

When is Essential Classics next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Radio 3 Today, 9:30am and on BBC Radio 3 August 18th, 9:30am. See more...

Main Cast

Georgia Mann
Ian Skelly
Rebecca Bean
Kevin Bee
Elizabeth Funning
Kate Molleson
Tom McKinney
Ellie Mant
Georgia Mann-Smith
Suzy Klein
Petroc Trelawny
Natalie Clein
David Fay
Steven Isserlis
Angela Hewitt
Pekka Kuusisto
Emma Kirkby
Semyon Bychkov
Gabriela Montero
Elizabeth Arno