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Classical music for focus or relaxation

In this edition of the Classical Mixtape, Copland kicks things off with a dance, and is joined by Michael Nyman, Florence Price, JS Bach, before Ravel brings things to a close with his Pavane pour une infante défunte.

Producer: Tanzy Leitner

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 8 Jun 202319:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Aaron Copland

    Dance Panels (No 5)

    Orchestra: Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Leonard Slatkin.
    • Naxos.

  • Michael Nyman

    MGV (Musique a Grand Vitesse) for ensemble and orchestra: 1st Region

    Ensemble: Michael Nyman Band. Orchestra: Michael Nyman Orchestra.
    • MN.

  • Henriëtte Bosmans

    6 Preludes (no.4)

    Performer: Danny Driver.

  • Dmitry Shostakovich

    Piano Quintet, Op. 57: III. Scherzo. Allegretto

    Ensemble: DSCH - Shostakovich Ensemble.
    • Shostakovich: Complete Chamber Music for Piano and Strings.
    • Paraty.
    • 104.

  • Trad.

    Pizzica di San Vito

    Music Arranger: Christina Pluhar. Singer: Vincenzo Capezzuto. Ensemble: L’Arpeggiata. Director: Christina Pluhar.
    • VIRGIN CLASSICS.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Italian Concerto (F major, BMW 971). Presto

    Performer: Tatiana Nikolayeva.
    • J.S.Bach: Italian Concerto enc..
    • Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga Musica.
    • 3.

  • Florence Price

    String Quartet no.2 in A minor (3rd mvt)

    Ensemble: Catalyst Quartet.
    • Uncovered Vol 2: Florence B Price.
    • Azica Records.
    • 11.

  • Maurice Ravel

    Pavane pour une infante defunte

    Orchestra: Sinfonia of London. Conductor: John Wilson.
    • Chandos.

Broadcast

  • Thu 8 Jun 202319:00
    BBC Radio 3

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