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Classical music for focus and relaxation

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. To listen on most smart speakers just say 'ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Mixtape'.

30 minutes

Music Played

  • William Grant Still

    Summerland (3 Visions)

    Performer: Zina Schiff. Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Conductor: Avlana Eisenberg.
    • Still: Orchestral Works.
    • Naxos.
    • 2.
  • Gabriel Fauré

    Après un rêve

    Performer: Ana de la Vega. Performer: Paul Rivinius.
    • My Paris.
    • PENTATONE.
    • 301.
  • Stephan Moccio

    Fracture (Version for Harp)

    Performer: Alis Huws.
    • Long Nights and Starry Skies.
    • Decca.
    • 2.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Variation 13 from Goldberg variations BWV988

    Music Arranger: Richard Boothby. Ensemble: Fretwork.
    • Harmonia Mundi.
  • Florence Price

    Song Without Words (In the Land O' Cotton, No 3)

    Performer: Kirsten Johnson.
    • Guild.
  • George Arthur Richford

    My Dancing Day

    Choir: Choir of Royal Holloway. Conductor: Rupert Gough.
    • All Angels: Choral Works by George Arthur.
    • Convivium Records.
    • 04.
  • Amy Beach

    Pastorale Op.151

    Ensemble: Blásarakvintett Reykjavíkur.
    • Barber: Summer Music - Beach: Pastorale and Other American Works.
    • Chandos.
    • 15.
  • Joseph Haydn

    Piano Trio in F sharp minor, H.15.26 (2nd mvt)

    Ensemble: Kungsbacka Trio.
    • Haydn: Piano Trios Volume 1.
    • Naxos.
    • 2.

Broadcast

  • Fri 5 Dec 202519:00

Music to help you focus

Music to help you focus

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