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Classical music for tranquil moments

Escape the stresses of the day and immerse yourself in relaxing classical music, perfect for moments of peace and reflection.

Escape the stresses of the busy day and unwind with a peaceful selection of classical music. This collection of soothing piano, orchestral, and choral pieces is perfect for moments of stillness and quiet. Featuring flowing harmonies from Rachel Portman, John Rutter, and Morten Lauridsen. And beautiful melodies from George Walker, Margaret Bonds, William Byrd and more.

Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for 大象传媒 Radio 3 Unwind, MM

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Thu 13 Feb 2025 14:00

Music Played

  • John Rutter

    Requiem: Pie Jesu

    Performer: Edward Saklatvala. Conductor: Stephen Cleobury. Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia. Choir: Choir of King鈥檚 College, Cambridge.
    • More Choral Favourites from King's.
    • Warner Classics.
    • 3.
  • Johannes Brahms

    Six Canonic Studies, Op. 56: No. 4, Con moto amabile: supple and airy

    Music Arranger: Robin Holloway. Orchestra: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Paul Mann.
    • Brahms by Arrangement, Vol. Two: Orchestrations by Robin Holloway.
    • Toccata Classics.
    • 16.
  • Michiel Borstlap

    Sunday (Andante Piano Sessions)

    Performer: Michiel Borstlap.
    • Sunday (Andante Piano Sessions).
    • Andante Piano.
    • 1.
  • Aaron Copland

    Corral Nocturne

    Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony. Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas.
    • Copland: The Populist.
    • RCA Red Seal.
    • 4.
  • Ola Gjeilo

    Winter Light (Version for Saxophone & Ensemble)

    Performer: Jess Gillam. Ensemble: Jess Gillam Ensemble.
    • Gjeilo: Winter Light (Version for Saxophone & Ensemble).
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..
    • 1.
  • Morten Lauridsen

    O magnum mysterium

    Lyricist: Trad.. Choir: Chamber Choir of Europe. Conductor: Nicol Matt.
    • Light Eternal 鈥 The Choral Music of Morten Lauridsen.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 16.
  • Jos茅 White Lafitte

    Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: II. Adagio ma non troppo

    Conductor: Paul Freeman. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra.
    • Black Composer Series, Vol. 6: Jos茅 White & David Baker (Remastered).
    • Sony Classical.
    • 2.
  • Guido Alberto Fano

    Andante e Allegro con fuoco: I. Andante

    Performer: Roberto Prosseda. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Nir Kabaretti.
    • Fano: Andante e Allegro con fuoco: I. Andante 鈥.
    • Hyperion.
    • 1.
  • Louise Farrenc

    Symphony No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 36: II. Adagio cantabile

    Conductor: Johannes Goritzki. Orchestra: North German Radio Symphony Orchestra.
    • Farrenc: Symphonies Nos. 1 and 3.
    • jpc schallplatten Versandhandels GmbH.
    • 6.
  • Paul Mealor

    Beneath Thy Compassion

    Ensemble: Apollo5.
    • Beneath Thy Compassion.
    • VOCES8 Records.
    • 1.
  • Johann Pachelbel

    Canon and Gigue for Three Violins and Continuo in D Major

    Orchestra: Jean-Fran莽ois Paillard Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Jean鈥怓ran莽ois Paillard.
    • Pachelbel & Fasch: Orchestral Works.
    • Warner Classics International.
    • 1.
  • Aaron Copland

    Clarinet Concerto: I. Slowly and expressively -

    Orchestra: A Far Cry.
    • Copland & Aldridge: Clarinet Concerto.
    • Naxos.
    • 4.
  • Sir George Dyson

    Woodland Suite: III. Moon-Fairy

    Ensemble: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Richard Hickox.
    • Chandos Records Limited.
  • Richard Strauss

    Violin Sonata, Op. 18: II. Improvisation. Andante cantabile

    Performer: Renaud Capu莽on. Performer: Guillaume Bellom.
    • R. Strauss: Violin Sonata, Op. 18: II. Improvisation. Andante cantabile.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 1.
  • Dobrinka Tabakova

    Nocturne

    Performer: Mari Samuelsen. Performer: Julien Quentin. Music Arranger: Dobrinka Tabakova.
    • LYS.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 2.
  • Elizabeth Poston

    Balulalow

    Lyricist: James Wedderburn. Lyricist: John Wedderburn. Lyricist: Robert Wedderburn. Choir: St Albans Cathedral Girls Choir. Conductor: Tom Winpenny.
    • Poston: Carols & Anthems.
    • Naxos.
    • 17.
  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. Largo

    Performer: Stewart Goodyear. Orchestra: 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Andrew Constantine.
    • Orchid Music Limited.
  • George Walker

    Lyric for Strings (Remastered)

    Conductor: Paul Freeman. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra.
    • Black Composer Series, Vol. 7: William Grant Still, Fela Sowande & George Walker.
    • Sony Classical.
    • 5.
  • Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Deep River

    Performer: Randall Goosby. Performer: Zhu Wang. Music Arranger: Maud Powell.
    • Roots.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..
    • 15.
  • Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges

    Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1: Adagio

    Performer: Zhou Qian. Orchestra: Toronto Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Kevin Mallon.
    • Saint-Georges: Violin Concertos No. 1, Op. 3 and Nos. 2 and 10.
    • Naxos.
    • 2.
  • Gregorio Allegri

    Miserere Mei

    Lyricist: Anon.. Ensemble: VOCES8.
    • Lux.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..
    • 6.
  • Ottorino Respighi

    6 Pieces for Piano: No. 6, Intermezzo-Serenata

    Performer: Benedetta Iardella.
    • Halidon.
  • Rachel Portman

    I'd Miss You

    Performer: Rachel Portman.
    • Their Finest (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Music.Film.
    • 2.
  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter. Orchestra: Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Stanis艂aw Wis艂ocki.
    • Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.2 / Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.1.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 2.
  • William Byrd

    Fantasy

    Performer: Guillem P茅rez-Quer.
    • Fantasy.
    • Prima Classic.
    • 1.
  • Margaret Bonds

    Montgomery Variations: VI. Lament

    Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Conductor: Kellen Gray.
    • African American Voices II.
    • Linn Records.
    • 06.
  • Lili Boulanger

    Deux Morceaux: I. Nocturne

    Performer: Julian Riem. Performer: Raphaela Gromes.
    • Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.
  • Eleanor Daley

    Upon Your Heart

    Choir: Pembroke College Girls' Choir. Choir: The Chapel Choir of Pembroke College, Cambridge. Conductor: Anna Lapwood.
    • All Things Are Quite Silent.
    • Signum Records.
    • 13.
  • Joby Talbot

    Ink Dark Moon: II. Adagio contemplativo

    Performer: Milo拧 Karadagli膰. Orchestra: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Gernon.
    • The Moon & The Forest.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..
    • 6.
  • Peteris Vasks

    Vientulais Engelis: Meditation for Violin and String Orchestra

    Performer: Mari Samuelsen. Conductor: Jonathan Stockhammer. Orchestra: Konzerthausorchester Berlin.
    • Mari.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 4.
  • George Frideric Handel

    Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 6, No. 10, HWV 328: V. Allegro

    Orchestra: The English Concert.
    • Handel: Orchestral Works.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 114.
  • Paul Leonard鈥怣organ

    Scotland

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra.
  • Robert Lucas Pearsall

    Lay a garland

    Choir: 大象传媒 Singers. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin.
  • Olivia Belli

    Grain Moon

    Performer: Anna Lapwood.
    • Grain Moon.
    • Sony Classical.
    • 1.
  • Florence Price

    Snapshots Moon Behind a Cloud

    Performer: Samantha Ege.
    • Lorelt.
  • Rosey Chan

    Infinity

    Performer: Rosey Chan. Performer: Sonic Apothecary.
    • Rosey Chan.

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