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Classical music to inspire you

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.

30 minutes

Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    French Suite No 4 in E flat major, BWV 815 (Gavotte)

    Performer: Angela Hewitt.
    • J.S. Bach, The French Suites: Angela Hewitt.
    • Hyperion.
    • 17.
  • Richard Wagner

    Das Rheingold (Prelude)

    Orchestra: The English National Opera Orchestra. Conductor: Reginald Goodall.
    • CHANDOS.
  • Arthur Sullivan

    Sullivan: The Yeomen of the Guard / Act 1 - "'Tis done! I am a bride!"

    Lyricist: William Gilbert. Singer: Sylvia McNair. Conductor: Neville Marriner. Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
    • Sylvia McNair.
    • UME - Global Clearing House.
    • 111.
  • Evelyn Glennie

    Shadow Behind the Iron Sun

    Performer: Evelyn Glennie. Performer: Oliver Walker. Performer: Michael Brauer.
    • Shadow Behind the Iron Sun.
    • Catalyst.
    • 002.
  • Edgar Bainton

    And I saw a new Heaven

    Choir: The Sixteen. Performer: Robert Quinney. Conductor: Harry Christophers.
    • A New Heaven, The Sixteen.
    • UCJ.
    • 9.
  • Maurice Ravel

    Daphnis et Chloé: Lever du jour

    Choir: Berlin Radio Choir. Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Pierre Boulez.
    • Boulez Conducts Debussy & Ravel.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.
  • Edvard Grieg

    To the Spring (Lyric Pieces, Op.43)

    Performer: Leif Ove Andsnes.
    • EMI.
  • Paul Mealor

    Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal

    Conductor: Gareth Malone. Choir: Gareth Malone's Voices.
    • Voices.
    • Decca (UMO).
    • 3.

Broadcast

  • Fri 16 Feb 2024 19:00

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