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Adventures in classical.

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Start the day strong with classical music
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Tom McKinney presents Radio 3’s Breakfast show live from Salford. With birdsong, Bach Before 7 and the best in classical music. You can contact the show by emailing 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk. To listen on most smart speakers, just say 'Ask BBC Sounds to play 3 Breakfast’.

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Recent Tracks

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Violin concerto in B minor, Op 61 (2nd mvt)
    Violin concerto in B minor, Op 61 (2nd mvt)
    Edward Elgar
  3. 2.
    Cello Sonata No. 7 in D Major, I. 84: IV. Presto
    Cello Sonata No. 7 in D Major, I. 84: IV. Presto
    Giovanni Benedetto Platti
  4. 3.
    Flute Concerto in D Major: I. Allegro molto moderato
    Flute Concerto in D Major: I. Allegro molto moderato
    Carl Reinecke
  5. 4.
    Symphony No. 36 in E-Flat Major: I. Vivace
    Symphony No. 36 in E-Flat Major: I. Vivace
    Joseph Haydn

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