The eclectic classical mix

Available for 28 days

Enjoy half and hour of downtime with a sequence of back-to-back classical music. Starting with an elegy for trumpet by Armenian composer Alexander Arutiunian, the sequence glides through some beautifully relaxing music, including a wintery song by Jamie W. Hall, a setting of Ave Maria for cello ensemble, a tribute to music by Edward Elgar, and some wistful piano from Francis Poulenc. Philip Glass's "Mishima", Percy Grainger's yearning "Bridal Lullaby" and Amy Beach's attractive account of "Young Birches" continue the mix, ending with a characteristic orchestration of Bach by Andrew Davis. Producer: Helen Garrison To listen on most smart speakers, say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Mixtape".