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Embrace the meditative power of the piano. Spanning four centuries, this collection weaves together Romantic-era elegance, early modern expressiveness, post-war avant-garde, and contemporary experimentalism. British composer York Bowen’s Rêverie in B Major drifts like a late summer daydream, while newcomer Cerys Hafana’s airy Eiry sketches a vast, muted landscape from above. Whether rooted in ambient, classical, or minimalist traditions, each piece invites deep listening, quiet reflection, and calm. To listen on most smart speakers, just say: “Ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”. Produced by Áine Devaney. A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
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- 1.Eight Preludes for Piano, Op. 30: No. 3, Preludio sognante - Moderato sfumatoEight Preludes for Piano, Op. 30: No. 3, Preludio sognante - Moderato sfumatoMiloslav Kabeláč
- 2.Rêverie in B Major, Op. 86. Andante espressivo e rubatoRêverie in B Major, Op. 86. Andante espressivo e rubatoEdwin York Bowen
- 3.Remember Spring is ComingRemember Spring is ComingSaloli
