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Georgia Mann plays the best classical music for your morning, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites. Including the Playlister challenge: our regular listener-created sequence inspired by a different piece of music each day. Plus a new classical release in focus for Album of the Week. 1000 Playlister starter: listen and send us your ideas for the next step in today's musical journey. Text 83111 or email essentialclassics@bbc.co.uk. 1030 Album of the Week: an exciting new classical release in focus throughout the week. 1115 Playlister reveal: an uninterrupted sequence of music suggested by you in response to today's starter piece. 1200 Feast of a Piece: indulge your ears with an orchestral masterpiece. To listen on most smart speakers say, "Ask BBC Sounds to play Essential Classics”.
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- 1.Dance of the Polovtsian Maidens (Prince Igor)Dance of the Polovtsian Maidens (Prince Igor)Alexander Borodin
- 2.Symphony no. 5 in C minor Op.67: IV AllegroSymphony no. 5 in C minor Op.67: IV AllegroLudwig van Beethoven
- 3.Sonata no. 2 in Bb min Op.36: III L'istesso tempo, Allegro MoltoSonata no. 2 in Bb min Op.36: III L'istesso tempo, Allegro MoltoSergey Rachmaninov