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Ease into the evening with classical

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

This evening's selection includes part of Bach's Christmas Oratorio and Faure's beautiful Pavane.

To listen on most smart speakers just say 'ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Mixtape'.

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30 minutes

Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 3: No. 31, Aria. "Schliesse, mein Herze, dies s

    Choir: Collegium Vocale Gent. Singer: Michael Chance. Conductor: Philippe Herreweghe. Orchestra: Collegium Vocale Gent.
    • J.S. Bach: Weihnachts-Oratorium.
    • Warner Classics.
    • 31.
  • Clara Schumann

    Piano Trio in G minor Op.17 (3rd mvt)

    Performer: Anne‐Sophie Mutter. Performer: Pablo Ferrández. Performer: Lambert Orkis.
    • SONY.
  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Sonata in C minor, Op.13 'Pathétique' (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Jonathan Biss.
    • Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 8,15,27 & 30: Jonathan Biss.
    • EMI.
    • 2.
  • Alessandro Marcello

    Oboe Concerto in D minor (2nd mvt, Adagio)

    Performer: Douglas Boyd. Orchestra: Chamber Orchestra of Europe. Conductor: Alexander Schneider.
    • Mozart, Vivaldi, Marcello, Wolf, J. Strauss: Schneider 80th Birthday Concert.
    • COE Records.
    • 009.
  • Gabriel Fauré

    Pavane, Op 50

    Orchestra: Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse. Conductor: Michel Plasson.
    • EMI.

Broadcast

  • Wed 17 Dec 202519:00

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