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Radio 3,09 Oct 2025,210 mins

The ideal mix of classical music

Essential Classics

Available for 24 days

Georgia Mann plays the best classical music for your morning, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites. Including the Playlister challenge: our regular listener-created sequence inspired by a different piece of music each day. Plus a new classical release in focus for Album of the Week. 1000 Playlister starter: listen and send us your ideas for the next step in today's musical journey. Text 83111 or email essentialclassics@bbc.co.uk. 1030 Album of the Week: an exciting new classical release in focus throughout the week. 1115 Playlister reveal: an uninterrupted sequence of music suggested by you in response to today's starter piece. 1200 Feast of a Piece: indulge your ears with an orchestral masterpiece. To listen on most smart speakers say "Ask ѿý Sounds to play Essential Classics”

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    The Rustle of spring Op.32 no.3
    The Rustle of spring Op.32 no.3
    Christian Sinding
  3. 2.
    Rondo capriccioso, Op 14
    Rondo capriccioso, Op 14
    Felix Mendelssohn
  4. 3.
    Violin Concerto in A Major, Op. 5, No. 2: III. Rondeau
    Violin Concerto in A Major, Op. 5, No. 2: III. Rondeau
    Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges