
The perfect classical half hour
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music including a concerto by Rachmaninov, sparkling piano music by Ravel and choral birdsong from Eric Whitacre.
Back to back classical music to help you wind down for the evening. Romantic orchestral music from Rachmaninov sits alongside sparkling piano music depicting a boat on the water from Ravel. Ethereal choral music from Eric Whitacre and Herbert Howells is woven into the mix, along with a soaring film score by Malcolm Arnold, and a song of scorched love by Fauré.
Producer: Helen Garrison
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto no.1 in F sharp minor Op.1 (3rd mvt)
Performer: Daniil Trifonov. Orchestra: The Philadelphia Orchestra. Conductor: Yannick Nézet‐Séguin.- Destination Rachmaninov: Arrival.
- DG.
- 4.
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Herbert Howells
Magnificat (Gloucester Service)
Choir: Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge. Performer: Timothy Ravalde. Director: Andrew Nethsingha.- Howells: St John's Magnificat - Choir of St John's College, Cambridge.
- Chandos.
- 4.
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Maurice Ravel
Miroirs, M. 43: III. Une barque sur l'océan
Performer: Anne Queffélec.- Ravel: Miroirs, Le Tombeau de Couperin.
- Warner Classics.
- 3.
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Eric Whitacre
Little birds
Performer: Leslie De'Ath. Choir: Elora Festival Singers. Conductor: Noel Edison.- Eric Whitacre, Choral Music: Elora Festival Singers.
- Naxos.
- 11.
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Malcolm Arnold
David Copperfield Suite; I. Main Titles and Opening Scene
Music Arranger: Philip Lane. Orchestra: ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.- Chandos.
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Gabriel Fauré
Fleur jetée, Op 39 No 2
Performer: Carolyn Sampson. Performer: Joseph Middleton.- Fleurs.
- BIS.
- 20.
Broadcast
- Wed 4 Oct 2023 19:00ѿý Radio 3
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