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Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix

Following Essential Classics European Road Trip in Paris, take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of Parisian classical favourites from Maurice Ravel, Mel Bonis, Camille Saint-Saens, Gabriel Faure, Jean Cras and Claude Debussy.

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Thu 2 Jan 202519:00
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Music Played

  • Maurice Ravel

    Une Barque sur l'ocean (Miroirs)

    Performer: Beatrice Rana.
    • Ravel: Miroirs, La Valse - Stravinsky: 3 Movements from Petrushka, L'Oiseau de f.
    • Warner Classics.
    • 3.

  • Mel Bonis

    Sonata in F sharp minor Op.112 for violin and piano: 4th mvt

    Performer: Elena Urioste. Performer: Tom Poster.
    • Chandos.

  • Camille Saint‐Saëns

    Ave Maria

    Choir: The Sixteen. Conductor: Harry Christophers.
    • UCJ.

  • Gabriel Fauré

    Sicilienne (Pelléas et Mélisande, Op 80)

    Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra. Conductor: Eugene Ormandy.
    • Clair de lune: Music of France: Ormandy.
    • RCA Victor.
    • 3.

  • Jean Cras

    Trio for violin, viola & cello (3rd mvt)

    Ensemble: Black Oak Ensemble.
    • Avant l'orage: French String Trios, 1926–1939.
    • Cedille.
    • 203.

  • Claude Debussy

    Arabesque No 2 in G major

    Performer: Alain Planès.
    • Debussy: Children's Corner: Alain Planes.
    • Harmonia Mundi.
    • 6.

Broadcast

  • Thu 2 Jan 202519:00
    BBC Radio 3

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