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Key Changes: Radio 3's Essential History of Classical Music Episodes

  1. Saturday 13:00
    BBC Radio 3

    1853: At Home, Among Friends

    1853, Düsseldorf. A young Johannes Brahms visits the home of Robert and Clara Schumann.

  2. Sat 31 Oct 2026 13:00
    BBC Radio 3

    1861: A New Russia

    1861, St Petersburg. Russia's newly freed serfs inspire a musical revolution.

  3. Sat 7 Nov 2026 13:00
    BBC Radio 3

    1871: Freedom Songs

    1871, Ohio. The songs of formerly enslaved people find a global audience.