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Key Changes: Radio 3's Essential History of Classical MusicEpisodes

  1. Saturday13:00
    BBC Radio 3

    1672: London Calling

    1672, London. A shilling buys entry to the first public concert.

  2. Sat 27 Jun 202613:00
    BBC Radio 3

    1717. Singing Superstars

    1717, Naples. With one brutal operation, a young boy becomes opera’s first superstar.

  3. Sat 4 Jul 202613:00
    BBC Radio 3

    04/07/2026

    Key Changes: pivotal moments in history which changed the course of classical music.