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A blissful 30-minute classical mix

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. including works for harmonium, violins and cello, plus a glorious Estonian rarity for choir.

Half an hour of back-to-back classical music, including works for harmonium, violins and cello by Dvorak, a glorious Estonian rarity for choir and traditional instruments, plus a young Richard Strauss writes a love song. Tonight's mix also weaves in some of the greatest musical moments by Beethoven, Vivaldi and Albéniz, plus a brief trip to Mali with celebrated kora player, Ballaké Sissoko.

Producer: Elana Solomon

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 14 Mar 202419:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Antonín Dvořák

    Bagatelles Op.47 (no.5)

    Ensemble: Takács Quartet.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Kurt Masur.

  • Trad.

    From Heaven Above to Earth I Come

    Music Arranger: Cyrillus Kreek. Choir: Vox Clamantis. Performer: Anna-Liisa Eller. Performer: Marco Ambrosini. Performer: Angela Ambrosini. Conductor: Jaan-Eik Tulve.

  • Isaac Albéniz

    Suite española No 1 (Aragon)

    Performer: Alicia de Larrocha.
    • Albeniz: Iberia; Navarra; Suite Espanola - Larrocha.
    • Decca.
    • 10.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Violin Concerto in F minor, RV 297, 'Winter' (1st mvt)

    Performer: Jeanne Lamon. Ensemble: Tafelmusik. Director: Jeanne Lamon.

  • Ballaké Sissoko

    Maimouna

  • Richard Strauss

    Begegnung

    Performer: Malcolm Martineau. Singer: Christiane Karg.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 9 Feb 202119:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Thu 14 Mar 202419:00
    BBC Radio 3

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