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Half an hour of the finest classical music

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.

Tonight's mix opens with John Barry's theme from the 1985 Oscar winning film, Out of Africa. From there, we'll hear music from the Grammy award winning Danish String Quartet, as well as music by Eriks Esenvalds, Benjamin Britten and Henry Purcell. To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask ѿý Sounds to play Classical Mixtape.”

Produced by Calantha Bonnissent

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 25 Nov 2024 19:00

Music Played

  • Camille Saint‐Saëns

    Romance in F major, op.36

    Performer: Mischa Maisky. Orchestra: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.
  • Benjamin Britten

    Simple Symphony (Playful pizzicato)

    Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Steuart Bedford.
  • Fredrik Sjölin

    Naja's Waltz

    Ensemble: Danish String Quartet.
  • Henry Purcell

    By Beauteous Softness (Now does the Glorious Day)

    Performer: Joseph Middleton. Singer: Iestyn Davies.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Unaccompanied Cello Suite No.6 in D Major, BWV 1012: Gigue

    Performer: Yo‐Yo Ma.
  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Prelude in D major, Op.23 no.4

    Performer: Nikolai Lugansky.
    • harmonia mundi.
  • Ēriks Ešenvalds

    Stars

    Choir: VOCES8.
    • Lux.
    • Decca.
    • 7.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 1 Jun 2023 19:00
  • Mon 25 Nov 2024 19:00

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