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Thirty minutes of classical inspiration

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

This evening's selection includes soaring Elgar, delicate Bach and festive Hely-Hutchinson.

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30 minutes

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Thu 11 Dec 202519:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Frédéric Chopin

    3 Nocturnes Op.15 (no.2 in F sharp major)

    Performer: Maria João Pires.
    • Chopin: The Nocturnes: Maria Joao Pires.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.
    • 5.

  • Mel Bonis

    Violin Sonata in F sharp minor, Op. 112: iii. Thème populaire grec recueilli par

    Performer: Elena Urioste. Performer: Tom Poster.
    • Le Temps retrouvé.
    • CHANDOS.
    • 3.

  • Johannes de Cleve

    Carole qui veniens

    Ensemble: Cinquecento.
    • HYPERION.

  • Edward Elgar

    Cello Concerto in E minor, Op 85 (3rd mvt)

    Performer: Sol Gabetta. Orchestra: Danish National Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Mario Venzago.
    • RCA.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Keyboard Concerto in D minor BWV.974 (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Víkingur Ólafsson.
    • DG.

Broadcast

  • Thu 11 Dec 202519:00
    BBC Radio 3

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