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Drift away with dreamy piano music

Set out on a soothing journey through contemplative piano reveries. This thoughtfully-curated mix features the finest pieces from classical pioneers and emerging artists.

Cast away your worries and set out on a contemplative journey through piano reveries. Featuring exquisite works by classical pioneers such as Florence Beatrice Price, Benjamin Britten and Frédéric Chopin alongside pieces by rising talents like Büşra Kayıkçı, Saloli and Austin Farwell.

Produced by Áine Devaney
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Fri 5 Dec 202512:00
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Music Played

  • Delphine von Schauroth

    6 Lieder Ohne Worte, Op. 18 in E-Dur: Vi. Am Arno. Wiegend Und Weich

    Performer: Arcadie Triboi.
    • By the Still Waters. Women Composers Edition, Vol. 1.

  • Philippe Sarde

    Les baisers

    Performer: Philippe Sarde.
    • Cours privé (OST).

  • Claude Debussy

    Pagodes (Film Edit)

    Performer: Stephen John Xavier Baysted.
    • The Impressionists: And the Man Who Made Them (Original Motion Picture Soundtrac.

  • Arcade Fire & Owen Pallett

    Song on the Beach

    • Her (Original Score).

  • Ivor Gurney

    5 Preludes: No. 3 in D-Flat Major

    Performer: George Rowley.
    • Gurney: Piano Sonata.

  • Florence Price

    In the Land O' Cotton: Song Without Words

    Performer: Kirsten Johnson.
    • Florence Price Piano Music.

  • Austin Farwell

    New Home

    Performer: Austin Farwell.
    • New Home.

  • Gigi Masin

    Talk to the Church

    Composer: Jonny Nash. Composer: Marco Sterk. Performer: Gaussian Curve.
    • Clouds.

  • Saloli

    Remember Spring is Coming

    Performer: Saloli.
    • Ghosts: Music For Piano Vol. 2.

  • Benjamin Britten

    3 Character Pieces: No. 2, Daphne

    Performer: Sir Stephen Hough.
    • The (Big) Piano.

  • Sophie Hutchings

    A Dead Sea's Ripples

    Performer: Sophie Hutchings.
    • A World Outside.

  • Davíð Þór Jónsson

    Op3 - J M Á

    Performer: Davíð Þór Jónsson.
    • Improvised Piano Works I.

  • François Couturier

    L'éternel retour

    Performer: François Couturier. Performer: Anja Lechner. Performer: Jean-Marc Larché. Performer: Jean-Louis Matinier.
    • Nostalghia - Song For Tarkovsky.

  • Duffy

    not worth the lie

    Performer: Hand Habits.
    • piano1.

  • Büşra Kayıkçı

    The Middle of Nowhere (Jaar Rework)

    Composer: Nicolas Jaar. Performer: Büşra Kayıkçı. Performer: Nicolas Jaar.
    • The Middle of Nowhere (Jaar Rework).

  • Doug Thomas

    4x3

    Performer: Doug Thomas. Performer: Manos Milonakis.
    • Ballades.

  • Anni Hogan

    Earth

    Performer: Anni Hogan.
    • Honeysuckle Burials.

  • Ferruccio Busoni

    Elegies BV 249: VII. Berceuse

    Performer: Igor Levit.
    • Life.

  • Alfonso Gugliucci

    Old Square

    Performer: Alfonso Gugliucci. Performer: Piano Antico.
    • Old Square.

  • Marie Jaëll

    Promenade matinale, esquisses pour piano: No. 1, Aube

    Performer: Cora Irsen.
    • Marie Jaell: Complete Works for Piano 3.

  • Thibault Ravina

    Romance

    Performer: Thibault Ravina.
    • From a New Distance.

  • Jonny Greenwood

    I'll Follow Tomorrow

    Performer: Jonny Greenwood.
    • Phantom Thread (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).

  • Gabríel Ólafs

    Filma Solo

    • Piano Works.
    • c.

  • Cerys Hafana

    Bridoll (Piano Version)

    Performer: Cerys Hafana.
    • Crwydro.

  • Fiona Brice

    Prelude 10

    Performer: Fiona Brice.
    • Piano Preludes.

  • Frédéric Chopin

    Andante spianato et grande polonaise brilliante in E-flat major, Op. 22

    Performer: Eric Lu.
    • Andante spianato from Andante spianato et grande polonaise brilliante in E-flat.

  • Hanan Townshend

    Kisses

    Performer: Hanan Townshend.
    • Strawberry Days (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).

  • Sophia Valie

    I Miss Home

    Performer: Sophia Valie.
    • I Miss Home.

  • Na Agnant

    Loading

    Performer: Na Agnant.
    • Loading.

  • Samyula

    Peaceful Evening

    Performer: Samyula.
    • Peaceful Evening.

  • Gecko

    Mawaru

    Performer: Gecko.
    • Kaiko.

  • Gabriela Montero

    Song for Natalia and Isabella

    Performer: Gabriela Montero.
    • Gabriela Montero: Piano Recital.

  • Andrzej Panufnik

    Piano Trio, Op. 1: II. Largo

    Performer: Subito Piano Trio.
    • Dreamscape: Songs and Trios by Andrzej Panufnik.

  • Edmund Finnis

    Youth: VII. Hammershøi Windows

    Performer: Clare Hammond.
    • Edmund Finnis: Youth.

Broadcasts

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