The relaxing classical mix
Escape with a 30-minute soundscape of quietly uplifting classical music. Relax into a seamless mix of orchestral, choral and piano textures, with works by composers from JS Bach to Paul Mealor. Produced by Christina Kenny.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Widerstehe doch der Sünde (Cantata BWV.54)
Music Arranger: Víkingur Ólafsson. Performer: Víkingur Ólafsson.- Johann Sebastian Bach.
- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON.
- 11.
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Benjamin Britten
Corpus Christi Carol
Composer: Jeff Buckley. Performer: Jeff Buckley.- Grace.
- Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.
- 8.
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Adolphus Hailstork
Kum ba yah (3 Spirituals)
Orchestra: Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: JoAnn Falletta.- Adolphus Hailstork: An American Port of Call.
- Naxos.
- 6.
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Paul Lewis
English Suite: Meditation
Conductor: David Lloyd-Jones. Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia.- ENGLISH STRING MINIATURES, Vol. 4.
- Naxos.
- 2.
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Jean‐Philippe Rameau
Castor et Pollux (Tristes apprêts)
Singer: Sabine Devieilhe. Orchestra: Les Ambassadeurs. Conductor: Alexis Kossenko.- ERATO.
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Paul Mealor
Now sleeps the crimson petal
Conductor: Nigel Short. Choir: Tenebrae.- Paul Mealor: A Tender Light: Tenebrae/RPO/Short.
- Decca.
- 1.
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George Frideric Handel
Ombra mai fu (Serse)
Singer: Andreas Scholl. Orchestra: Academy for Ancient Music Berlin.- Handel: Ombra mai fu: Andreas Scholl.
- Harmonia Mundi.
- 7.
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Ottorino Respighi
The Pigeon (from The Birds)
Performer: Victoria Brawn. Orchestra: Orchestra of the Swan. Conductor: Daniele Rosina.- Labyrinths.
- Signum Classics.
- 201.
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- Fri 15 Aug 2025 19:00ѿý Radio 3
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