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A classical mix to lift your spirits

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.

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Fri 28 Nov 202519:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    French Suite No 4 in E flat major, BWV 815 (Gavotte)

    Performer: Angela Hewitt.
    • Hyperion.

  • Richard Wagner

    Das Rheingold (Prelude)

    Orchestra: English National Opera Orchestra. Conductor: Reginald Goodall.
    • CHANDOS.

  • Arthur Sullivan

    Sullivan: The Yeomen of the Guard / Act 1 - "'Tis done! I am a bride!"

    Lyricist: William Gilbert. Singer: Sylvia McNair. Conductor: Neville Marriner. Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
    • UME - Global Clearing House.

  • Evelyn Glennie

    Shadow Behind the Iron Sun

    Performer: Evelyn Glennie. Performer: Oliver Walker. Performer: Michael Brauer.
    • Catalyst.

  • Edgar Bainton

    And I saw a new Heaven

    Choir: The Sixteen. Performer: Robert Quinney. Conductor: Harry Christophers.
    • UCJ.

  • Maurice Ravel

    Daphnis et Chloé: Lever du jour

    Choir: Berlin Radio Choir. Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Pierre Boulez.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Edvard Grieg

    To the Spring (Lyric Pieces, Op.43)

    Performer: Leif Ove Andsnes.
    • EMI.

  • Paul Mealor

    Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal

    Choir: Gareth Malone's Voices. Conductor: Gareth Malone.
    • Decca (UMO).

Broadcasts

  • Fri 16 Feb 202419:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Fri 28 Nov 202519:00
    BBC Radio 3

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