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The perfect classical half hour

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites mixed with jazz, folk and music from around the world.

Khachaturian's arresting Masquerade waltz whips up today's classical sequence and whirls through an eclectic mix of music which includes a powerfully emotional performance by Nina Simone of an American traditional song, and a scintillating portrayal of sunrise in Ravel's Lever du jour. Billy Strayhorn puts in an appearance with Duke Ellington, and a sparkling Schumann piano quintet sits alongside some lively Bach and ethereal choral music by Thomas Tallis.

Producer: Helen Garrison

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 31 Jan 2023 19:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Aram Khachaturian

    Masquerade Suite (Waltz)

    Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Conductor: Neeme J盲rvi.
    • Khachaturian: Piano Concerto etc..
    • Chandos.
    • 4.

  • Traditional American

    Black Is The Colour Of My True Love's Hair

    Singer: Nina Simone. Performer: Lisle Atkinson.
    • Jazz Masters 17: Nina Simone.
    • Verve.
    • 1.

  • Billy Strayhorn

    Take the 'A' Train

    Performer: Ray Nance. Performer: Duke Ellington. Orchestra: Duke Ellington Orchestra.
    • The Rough Guide To Jazz Legends: Duke Ellington.
    • World Music Network.
    • 4.

  • Robert Schumann

    Piano Quintet in E flat major Op.44 (3rd mvt)

    Performer: Alexander Melnikov. Ensemble: Jerusalem Quartet.
    • Harmonia Mundi.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Orchestral Suite No 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 (Badin茅rie)

    Performer: Wilbert Hazelzet. Ensemble: Musica Antiqua K枚ln.

  • Thomas Tallis

    Loquebantur variis linguis

    Choir: Stile Antico.
    • Harmonia Mundi.

  • Maurice Ravel

    Daphnis et Chlo茅: 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.

Broadcast

  • Tue 31 Jan 2023 19:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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