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Power through with classical music

In Tune's specially curated playlist: an eclectic mix featuring a Turkish march from Beethoven, gypsy violin from Sarasate, a goblin dance for harp, and Shakespeare-inspired sounds from Duke Ellington and Constant Lambert.

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Wed 28 Apr 202119:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Turkish March (The Ruins of Athens)

    Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Claudio Abbado.

  • Joseph Haydn

    Piano Sonata No 40 in E flat major, H XVI 25 (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Marc‐André Hamelin.
    • Haydn: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 3: Marc-Andre Hamelin.
    • Hyperion.
    • 17.

  • Pablo de Sarasate

    Zigeunerweisen, Op.20

    Performer: Gil Shaham. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Lawrence Foster.

  • Josquin des Prez

    Ave Maria

    Choir: Tallis Scholars. Director: Peter Phillips.
    • Christmas Carols and Motets.
    • Gimell.
    • 8.

  • Henriette Renié

    Danse des Lutins

    Performer: Judy Loman.
    • Harp Showpieces.
    • Naxos.
    • 009.

  • Duke Ellington

    Up and Down, Up and Down (I will lead them up and down) from Such Sweet Thunder

    Composer: Billy Strayhorn. Orchestra: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra.

  • Constant Lambert

    Romeo and Juliet,1st tableau: Rondino; Gavotte & Trio

    Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Norman Del Mar.
    • Lambert: Romeo and Juliet/Pomona/Muni.
    • Lyrita.
    • 1-2.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 15 Jan 201919:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Wed 28 Apr 202119:00
    BBC Radio 3

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