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An uplifting classical mix

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'.

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Boxing Day 202519:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Gerald Finzi

    5 Bagatelles Op.23 for clarinet and piano (No. 3 Carol; No. 4 Forlana)

    Performer: Amy Dickson. Orchestra: Aurora Orchestra. Conductor: Nicholas Collon.
    • Introit: The Music of Gerald Finzi.
    • Decca.
    • 18-19.

  • John Tavener

    The Lamb

    Choir: Tenebrae. Conductor: Nigel Short.
    • Signum.

  • Florence Price

    Piano Sonata in E Minor (Arr. for Wind Quintet): 2nd mvt Andante

    Music Arranger: Jelte Althuis. Ensemble: Calefax Reed Quintet.
    • An American Rhapsody.
    • PENTATONE.
    • 12.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Sarabande & Bourrée (Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV.996)

    Music Arranger: Sean Shibe. Performer: Sean Shibe.
    • Delphian.

  • Edward Elgar

    Serenade in E minor, Op.20 (2nd mvt)

    Composer: Matthew Knight. Ensemble: Septura.
    • Music for Brass Septet, Vol. 6.
    • Naxos.
    • 202.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Romance for violin and orchestra in G major, Op 40

    Performer: Kyung-wha Chung. Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Myung-Whun Chung.
    • Beethoven: Triple Concerto/Violin Romances: Chung Trio/Philharmonia Orchestra.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.
    • 4.

Broadcast

  • Boxing Day 202519:00
    BBC Radio 3

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