 
                
                        Half an hour of the finest classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, including music by Beethoven, Alkan and Byrd.
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    ![]()  Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony no.1 in C major Op.21 (3rd mvt) Orchestra: Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Charles Mackerras.- The Beethoven Symphonies: Live from the Edinburgh Festival.
- Hyperion.
- 3.
 
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    ![]()  Johann Sebastian BachPrelude & Fugue in C Major, BWV 545 - II. Fugue Performer: David Halls.- J.S. Bach from Salisbury.
- Priory.
 
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    ![]()  Louise FarrencSymphony no.3 in G minor Op.36 (3rd mvt) Orchestra: NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Johannes Goritzki.- Louise Farrenc: Symphonies 1 and 3.
- CPO.
- 7.
 
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    ![]()  Charles‐Valentin AlkanBarcarolle (Chants Set 3, Op 65) Performer: Marc‐André Hamelin.- Alkan: Grande Sonate, Sonatine, Le festin d'esope.
- HYPERION.
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    ![]()  William ByrdAve verum corpus Conductor: Stephen Cleobury. Choir: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge.- Byrd: Motets.
- Kings College Cambridge.
- 15.
 
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    ![]()  Clara SchumannPiano Trio in G minor, Op 17 (3rd mvt) Ensemble: Nash Ensemble.- Hyperion.
 
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    ![]()  Ross ParkerWe'll meet again Composer: Hugh Charles. Performer: Yo‐Yo Ma. Performer: Kathryn Stott. Music Arranger: Jorge Calandrelli.- Songs of Comfort and Hope.
- Sony Classical.
- 20.
 
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- Thu 8 May 2025 19:00ѿý Radio 3
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