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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.

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Last on

Wed 17 Dec 202519:00
BBC Radio 3

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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
    BBC Radio 3

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