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Half an hour of the finest classical music

An engaging mix of classical music for half an hour, featuring an accordionist’s take on one of Mozart’s most difficult piano concerti, a part song by Arthur Sullivan, and Vaughan Williams’ musings on a Tailor from the Eastern counties.

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Fri 24 Jul 202619:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Arthur Sullivan

    The Long Day Closes

    Composer: Henry F. Chorley. Choir: The Sixteen. Conductor: Harry Christophers.
    • Sirens' Song.
    • CORO.
    • 24.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Concerto No. 15 in B-Flat Major, K. 450: II. Andante

    Performer: Viviane Chassot. Performer: Camerata Bern.
    • Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 11, 15 & 27 (Performed on Accordion).
    • Sony Classical/Sony Music.
    • 5.

  • Frédéric Chopin

    Nocturne in E flat major, Op 9 No 2

    Performer: Jean‐Yves Thibaudet.
    • Chopin: Preludes/Nocturnes/Waltzes: Thibaudet.
    • Dal Segno.
    • 26.

  • Charles Gounod

    Petite Symphonie (1st mvt)

    Conductor: Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: François Leleux.
    • Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1 & Symphony No. 1 - Gounod: Petite Symphonie.
    • Linn Records.
    • 6.

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    Folk Songs from the Eastern Counties: No. 15, Harry the Tailor

    Composer: Trad.. Music Arranger: Roderick Williams. Singer: Roderick Williams. Ensemble: Sacconi Quartet.
    • Rise, Heart.
    • Albion Records.
    • 15.

  • Charlotte Sohy

    Sonate pour piano: II. Lent

    Performer: Marie Vermeulin.
    • Compositrices: New Light on French Romantic Women Composers.
    • Bru Zane.
    • 2.

Broadcast

  • Fri 24 Jul 202619:00
    BBC Radio 3

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