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A chilled half hour of classical music

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, including part of Fauré's Requiem, Mozart and a clarinet concerto movement by pioneering British composer Ruth Gipps.

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Wednesday19:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Clara Schumann

    Prelude and Fugue in B-flat major, Op 16 No 2

    Performer: Hélène Boschi.
    • CALLIOPE.

  • Gabriel Fauré

    Pie Jesu (Requiem, Op 48)

    Performer: John Wells. Choir: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. Conductor: Sir David Willcocks. Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. Singer: Bob Chilcott.
    • EMI.

  • Manuel Ponce

    Cello Sonata in G minor (3rd mvt)

    Performer: John‐Henry Crawford. Performer: Victor Santiago Asuncion.
    • Orchid Classics.

  • Ruth Gipps

    Clarinet Concerto in G minor, Op.9 (2nd mvt: Lento ma con moto)

    Conductor: Martyn Brabbins. Orchestra: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
    • Champs Hill Records.

  • Johann Baptist Vanhal

    Symphony in G minor, Bryan g1: II. Andante cantabile

    Orchestra: Munich Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Michael Helmrath.
    • Orfeo.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Divertimento in B flat major, K 240 (2nd mvt)

    Ensemble: Bläser der Berliner Philharmoniker.
    • Orfeo.

  • Johannes Brahms

    Piano Pieces, Op. 76 No. 4 Intermezzo in B flat major. Allegretto grazioso

    Performer: Cédric Tiberghien.
    • HARMONIA MUNDI.

Broadcasts

  • Fri 7 Nov 202519:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Wednesday19:00
    BBC Radio 3

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