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Classical music for focus or relaxation

An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises

29 minutes

Music Played

  • Johann Hermann Schein

    Suite No 16 in A minor (Allemande)

    Director: Jordi Savall. Ensemble: Hesp猫rion XXI.
    • Music in Europe 1550-1650: Hesperion XX/Savall.
    • Virgin Classics.
  • Fr茅d茅ric Chopin

    Nocturne in D flat major, Op 27 No 2

    Performer: Yundi.
    • Chopin: Complete Nocturnes: Yundi.
    • EMI Classics.
    • 8.
  • John Barry

    Journey to Blofeld's Hideaway (On Her Majesty's Secret Service)

    Orchestra: Uncredited orchestra. Conductor: John Barry.
    • EMI.
  • Leos Jan谩膷ek

    The Queen's Monastery, Brno (Sinfonietta)

    Orchestra: Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: David Zinman.
    • Great Orchestral Showpieces, Vol.1.
    • Philips.
    • 3.
  • William Grant Still

    Suite for violin and piano (3rd mvt)

    Performer: Lynn Chang. Performer: Vivian Taylor.
    • New World.
  • Claude Debussy

    Pour l'茅gyptienne (6 脡pigraphes Antiques)

    Orchestrator: Ernest Ansermet. Orchestra: Op茅ra de Lyon. Conductor: Jun M盲rkl.
    • Debussy.: Orchestral Works, Vol. 5; Markl.
    • Naxos.
    • 12.
  • Hubert Parry

    Long since in Egypt's plenteous land (Judith)

    Singer: Kathryn Rudge. Choir: Crouch End Festival Chorus. Orchestra: London Mozart Players. Conductor: William Vann.
    • Chandos.
  • Giuseppe Verdi

    Grand March (Aida)

    Orchestra: Boston Pops Orchestra. Conductor: Arthur Fiedler.
    • Marches in Hi-Fi: Arthur Fiedler.
    • RCA.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Thu 18 Aug 2022 19:00

Music to help you focus

Discover the best classical music for study, inspiration and relaxation.