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A soul-soothing 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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BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Han-Kun Sha

    Shepherd's Song

    Ensemble: The Shanghai Quartet.
    • China Song.
    • Delos.
    • 501.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Sonata in G minor, Op 49 No 1 (1st mvt)

    Performer: Stephen Kovacevich.
    • Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Opp.26, 27 & 49.
    • EMI Classics.
    • 17.

  • Edvard Grieg

    Piano Concerto in A minor, Op 16 (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Sir Stephen Hough. Performer: Melina Mandozzi. Orchestra: Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Litton.
    • Grieg/Liszt: Piano Concertos: Stephen Hough, BPO, Litton.
    • Hyperion.
    • 10.

  • Joseph Haydn

    Symphony no.22 in E flat major 'The Philosopher' (1st mvt)

    Orchestra: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle.
    • EMI.

  • William Grant Still

    Mother and Child (Suite for violin and piano)

    Performer: Elena Urioste. Performer: Tom Poster.
    • Estrellita.
    • BIS.
    • 13.

  • Federico Mompou

    Cants Mágics V. Calma

    Performer: Sir Stephen Hough.
    • Hyperion.

Broadcast

  • Thursday19:00
    BBC Radio 3

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