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Take time out with a relaxing classical mix

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, including music by Vivaldi and Bach, as well as Barber's stunning Adagio for strings. To listen on most smart speakers just say 'ask Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Sounds to play Classical Mixtape'.

30 minutes

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Thu 4 Dec 2025 19:00

Music Played

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Violin Concerto in F minor, RV 297, 'Winter' (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Nigel Kennedy. Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic.
    • Vivaldi: Nigel Kennedy, Berliner Philharmoniker.
    • EMI.
    • 14.
  • Ethel Smyth

    Piano Sonata No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor: I. Andante

    Performer: Peter Jacobs.
    • Heritage Records.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Christmas Oratorio - Cantata No. 2 (Sinfonia)

    Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Conductor: John Butt.
    • J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio.
    • Linn Records.
    • 10.
  • Samuel Barber

    Adagio for Strings

    Orchestra: The Philadelphia Orchestra. Conductor: Eugene Ormandy.
    • 100 Best Relaxing Classics.
    • EMI Classics.
    • 11.
  • Jocelyn Pook

    Falling Slowly (Tin & Tina)

    Orchestra: The Chamber Orchestra of London. Conductor: Jonathan Peter Kenny.
    • Humming Records.
  • William Grant Still

    Mother and Child (Suite for violin and piano)

    Performer: Elena Urioste. Performer: Tom Poster.
    • BIS.

Broadcast

  • Thu 4 Dec 2025 19:00

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