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Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, including a nostalgic moment from Fela Sowande's African Suite, and music from the radical composer Augusta Holmès.

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, including a nostalgic moment from Fela Sowande's African Suite, and music from the radical composer Augusta Holmès. Plus, the Pavel Haas Quartet play Dvořák, Rossini writes a hymn of adoration, and Georg Matthias Monn bridges the gap between Baroque and Classical music.

Produced by Rachel Gill.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 26 Jan 2024 19:00

Music Played

  • Fela Sowande

    African Suite (Nostalgia)

    Orchestra: CBC Radio Orchestra. Conductor: Mario Bernardi.
    • Sowande: African Suite.
    • CBC.
    • 15.
  • Domenico Scarlatti

    Sonata in E Major, Kk 531

    Performer: Daria van den Bercken.
    • Domenico Scarlatti and Daria van den Bercken.
    • Sony Classical.
    • 14.
  • Gioachino Rossini

    O salutaris hostia

    Choir: Westminster Cathedral Choir. Conductor: James O’Donnell.
    • HYPERION.
  • Antonín Dvořák

    String Quartet no.12 in F major, Op.96 'American' (4th mvt)

    Ensemble: Pavel Haas Quartet.
    • Dvorak String Quartets - Pavel Haas Quartet.
    • Supraphon.
    • 7.
  • Georg Matthias Monn

    Cello Concerto in G minor - 1st mvt

    Performer: Corinne Morris. Ensemble: Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
    • LINN.
  • Augusta Holmès

    Fantaisie

    Performer: Luigi Magistrelli. Performer: Claudia Bracco.
    • VDE-Gallo.

Broadcast

  • Fri 26 Jan 2024 19:00

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