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Still piano to hold the day
Moving between Romantic expression and ambient minimalism, this mix gathers piano music shaped by stillness, texture, and quiet detail.
From the intimate worlds of Lili Boulanger, Arnold Bax, and Leoš Janáček to the suspended tones of Harold Budd, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Masakatsu Takagi, the programme unfolds in a slow, reflective arc. Contemporary composers including Delphine Dora, Christina Vantzou, and Jerome Ellis bring a soft, exploratory edge, where melody dissolves into atmosphere. A quiet, continuous flow, designed to steady attention and soften the day.
To listen on most smart speakers, just 'ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus'.
Produced by Áine Devaney
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
On radio
Wed 27 May 202612:00
BBC Radio 3 Unwind
Broadcast
- Wed 27 May 202612:00BBC Radio 3 Unwind
