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Half an hour of the finest classical music

An eclectic mix of classical favourites and lesser known gems - from Mendelssohn's music for a Midsummer Night's Dream to Lou Harrison's tribute to Fragonard; Ian Bostridge sings Schubert, and harpist Catrin Finch joins forces with kora player Seckou Keita.

Produced by Laura Yogasundram.

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29 minutes

Last on

Wed 30 Oct 2024 19:00

Music Played

  • Jean Sibelius

    Impromptu in B minor, Op. 5/5

    Performer: Leif Ove Andsnes.
  • Luigi Boccherini

    Cello concerto No 6 in D major (3rd mvt)

    Performer: Constantin Macherel. Ensemble: London Mozart Players. Conductor: Sebastian Comberti.
  • Lou Harrison

    Varied Trio IV. Rondeau, in honor of Fragonard

    Performer: Donna Fairbanks. Performer: Hilary Demske. Performer: Doug Smith.
  • Felix Mendelssohn

    A Midsummer Night's Dream Op.61 (Scherzo)

    Orchestra: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Edward Gardner.
  • Charles Villiers Stanford

    Justorum animae (3 Motets, Op.38)

    Choir: Choir of King鈥檚 College, Cambridge. Conductor: Stephen Cleobury.
  • Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita

    Gobaith

  • Franz Schubert

    Im Fr眉hling, D 882

    Performer: Julius Drake. Singer: Ian Bostridge.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 2 May 2023 19:00
  • Wed 30 Oct 2024 19:00

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