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Classical music for your commute

Half an hour of back to back classical music to help you wind down at the end of a busy day. Tonight's mix includes a Dvorak polka, minimalism from Philip Glass, Elena Kats-Chernin and a Nina Simone classic.

Produced by Calantha Bonnissent

29 minutes

Last on

Thu 25 Jul 202419:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Antonín Dvořák

    Polka (Czech Suite, Op 39)

    Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic. Conductor: Libor Pešek.
    • Dvorak: Czech Suite, Op. 39: Libor Pesek.
    • Virgin Classics.

  • Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

    Concerto in D minor, Wq 22 - iii. Allegro di molto

    Performer: Emmanuel Pahud. Ensemble: Potsdam Chamber Academy. Conductor: Trevor Pinnock.
    • C. P. E. Bach: Flute Concertos.
    • Warner Classics.
    • 9.

  • Philip Glass

    String Quartet no.3 "Mishima" (1st mvt)

    Ensemble: Kronos Quartet.

  • Elena Kats‐Chernin

    Spirit and the Maiden (1st mvt)

    Ensemble: Streeton Trio.
    • STREETON TRIO.

  • Nina Simone

    'For all we know'

  • Emilie Mayer

    Piano Sonata in D minor (3rd mvt)

    Performer: Yang Tai.
    • CAPRICCIO.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 26 Aug 202119:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Thu 25 Jul 202419:00
    BBC Radio 3

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