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Radio 3,14 Dec 2025,180 mins

Three Hours of Classical Sparkle

Sunday Morning

Expires on Tuesday 12:00pm

Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh. Today Sarah embraces the season with a snowy orchestral suite, frosty writing for violin, and a take on Carlo Collodi's tale of Pinocchio. There’s a festive feel to the show, with a setting of little drummer boy, a Christmas song from Eastern Europe by Erno Dohnanyi, and peaceful music by John Tavener. And Sarah's Choral Reflection reflects upon the time of year too. Plus, a very English ride on a winter sleigh… A Tandem Production for BBC Radio 3

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Karelia Suite, Op 11 (1st mvt, Intermezzo)
    Karelia Suite, Op 11 (1st mvt, Intermezzo)
    Jean Sibelius
  3. 2.
    Symphony in D major, Op 4 No 2, 'Symphonie pastorale'
    Symphony in D major, Op 4 No 2, 'Symphonie pastorale'
    Johann Stamitz
  4. 3.
    Piano Sonata No 29 in B flat major, Op 106, 'Hammerklavier' (2nd mvt, Scherzo)
    Piano Sonata No 29 in B flat major, Op 106, 'Hammerklavier' (2nd mvt, Scherzo)
    Ludwig van Beethoven