Colours of Autumn: Live from Calke Abbey

Live from The National Trust's Calke Abbey in Derbyshire, Georgia Mann plays the best selection of classical music for your morning as she searches for the colours of autumn in this beautiful estate, from its gardens and woodlands to its natural history collections and library. Including the Playlister challenge: our regular listener-created sequence inspired by a different piece of music each day. Plus, at midday, a special 20-minute sequence of words and music on autumnal themes, with poetry and prose read by Anton Lesser and Josette Simon.

1000 Playlister starter: listen and send us your ideas for the next step in today's musical journey. Text 83111 or email essentialclassics@bbc.co.uk.

1030 Album of the Week: an exciting new classical release in focus throughout the week.

1115 Playlister reveal: an uninterrupted sequence of music suggested by you in response to today's starter piece.

1200 Colours of Autumn: an indulgent selection of words and music on autumnal themes, with poetry and prose read by Anton Lesser and Josette Simon.

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