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Tom McKinney's mix of classical music for the mind

Tom McKinney's classical music mixtape reflecting Mental Health Awareness Week: an imaginative, eclectic mix of music he has turned to for solace and peace of mind.

Half an hour of uninterrupted classical music specially curated by Radio 3 presenter Tom McKinney. His choices reflect music he has turned to for solace in times of trouble, and include works by Messiaen, Haydn, Schubert, Dvorak and Takemitsu, as well as the flamenco-inspired song - Como El Agua.

Producer: Helen Garrison

30 minutes

Music Played

  • Franz Schubert

    Winterreise - song-cycle D.911; no.13; Die Post

    Performer: Eric Schneider. Singer: Christine Schäfer.
    • Onyx.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Divertimento in E flat major K.563 (6th mvt)

    Ensemble: Grumiaux Trio.
    • Decca.
  • Olivier Messiaen

    Le courlis cendre (Catalogue d'oiseaux)

    Performer: Pierre‐Laurent Aimard.
    • PENTATONE.
  • José Sanchez Gomez Pecino

    Como El Agua

    Performer: Camarón de la Isla. Performer: Paco de Lucía. Performer: Tomatito. Performer: Pepe de Lucía.
    • Decca.
  • Bedrich Smetana

    Vltava (Má vlast)

    Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic. Conductor: Jiří Bělohlávek.
    • B. Smetana; Ma Vlast: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra/Belohlavek.
    • Supraphon.
    • 2.
  • Toru Takemitsu

    Toward the sea I for alto flute and guitar; no.3; Cape Cod

    Performer: John Williams. Performer: Sebastian Bell.
    • Sony.
  • Joseph Haydn

    Symphony no.82 in C major H.1.82 'The Bear' (4th mvt)

    Orchestra: Le Concert de la Loge. Conductor: Julien Chauvin.
    • Haydn: Symphony No. 82 "L'Ours".
    • 貹é.
    • 4.

Broadcast

  • Thu 13 May 2021 19:00

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