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The perfect classical half hour

A heart-shaped mix for Valentine's Day featuring two 20th-century favourites from Romeo and Juliet, a trip to France with Charles Aznavour and romantic serenades from Mozart and Massenet.

Produced by Calantha Bonnissent.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 14 Feb 202319:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Henry Mancini & Henry Mancini & His Orchestra and Chorus

    Love Theme from "Romeo And Juliet"

    • The Days Of Wine And Roses.
    • RCA Records Label.
    • 10.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Serenade in G major, K 525, 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Gidon Kremer. Ensemble: Kremerata Baltica.
    • Gidon Kremer, Kremerata Baltica: After Mozart.
    • Nonesuch.
    • 7.

  • Georges Bizet

    L'amour est un oiseau rebelle [Habanera] (Carmen)

    Singer: Angela Gheorghiu. Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Marco Armiliato.
    • Homage to Maria Callas.
    • Warner Classics.
    • 107.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Air (Orchestral Suite No 3)

    Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Conductor: Neville Marriner.
    • 100 Best Relaxing Classics.
    • EMI Classics.
    • 3.

  • Jules Massenet

    Thaïs (Meditation arr Salzedo)

    Performer: Emmanuel Pahud. Performer: Mariko Anraku. Music Arranger: Carlos Salzedo.
    • Beau Soir, French and Japanese melodies: Pahud/Anraku.
    • EMI Classics.
    • 9.

  • Jacques Offenbach

    Barcarolle (Gaîté parisienne)

    Performer: Giorgia Tomassi. Performer: Carlo Maria Griguoli. Performer: Alessandro Stella.
    • Martha Argerich and Friends Live from the Lugano Festival 2013.
    • WARNER CLASSICS.
    • 8.

  • Craig Armstrong

    Balcony Scene (Romeo + Juliet)

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Capitol.

  • Jacques Plante

    For Me Formidable

    Composer: Charles Aznavour. Lyricist: Jacques Plante. Lyricist: Charles Aznavour. Conductor: Paul Mauriat.
    • Qui ?.
    • Capitol Records.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Tue 14 Feb 202319:00
    BBC Radio 3

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