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The eclectic classical mix

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, from serene Shostakovich to jokey Haydn via Beethoven's iconic Symphony No 5. Plus Delius by a river in Florida meets Chaminade's water nymph Ondine.

Produced by David Fay

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 9 Oct 202319:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Dmitry Shostakovich

    Prelude in C Major, Op 87 No 1

    Performer: Igor Levit.
    • On DSCH.
    • Sony Classical.
    • 1.

  • Anton Bruckner

    Ave Maria

    Choir: Polyphony. Conductor: Stephen Layton.
    • Bruckner: Mass in E minor/Motets: Polyphony/Britten Sinfonia/Layton.
    • Hyperion.
    • 1.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op.67 (i. Allegro con brio)

    Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle.
    • BERLIN PHILHARMONIC RECORDS: BPHR 160091.
    • BERLIN PHILHARMONIC RECORDS.
    • 5.

  • Charles Gounod

    Ave Maria

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach. Performer: Yo‐Yo Ma. Performer: Kathryn Stott.
    • SONY.

  • Frederick Delius

    By the River (Florida Suite)

    Orchestra: Ulster Orchestra. Conductor: Vernon Handley.
    • Chandos.

  • Cécile Chaminade

    L' Ondine [The Water sprite] Op.101

    Performer: Peter Jacobs.
    • Chaminade: Piano Music - 1, Peter Jacobs.
    • Helios.
    • 6.

  • Joseph Haydn

    String Quartet in E flat major, Op 33 No 2, 'The Joke' (Finale)

    Ensemble: Casals Quartet.
    • HARMONIA MUNDI.

Broadcast

  • Mon 9 Oct 202319:00
    BBC Radio 3

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