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Classical music to inspire you

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, including a Spanish Farruca by De Falla, a beautiful lament by Rachmaninov, and a sinister Television theme.

Back to back classical music specially chosen for you to enjoy, including a Spanish Farruca on guitar by De Falla, a beautiful lament by Rachmaninov, Eric Coates calling all the workers to attention, and a bluesy piano piece by Madeleine Dring. All that and a theme tune to a popular television drama series from the 1970s, which may send a chill down your spine.

Producer: Helen Garrison

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30 minutes

Last on

Wed 28 May 2025 19:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Manuel de Falla

    Farruca (The Three-Cornered Hat Suite No 2)

    Performer: Miloš Karadaglić. Music Arranger: Michael Lewin.
    • DG.

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Vocalise, Op.34 No.14

    Orchestra: Sinfonia of London. Conductor: John Wilson.
    • CHANDOS.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude X, BWV 855

    Performer: Laura van der Heijden. Music Arranger: Paul Cassidy. Ensemble: Brodsky Quartet.
    • Chandos.

  • Lars Hannibal

    Autumn Rain

    Performer: Michala Petri. Performer: Lars Hannibal. Performer: Agnete Hannibal Petri. Singer: Amalie Hannibal.
    • OUR Recordings.

  • Eric Coates

    Calling all the workers

    Orchestra: New London Orchestra. Conductor: Ronald Corp.
    • Hyperion.

  • Alexander Glazunov

    Piano Concerto No 2 in B major, Op 100

    Performer: Stephen Coombs. Orchestra: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.
    • Hyperion.

  • Juan de Anchieta

    Con amores, la mi madre (arr. B. Chilcott for vocal ensemble)

    Composer: Bob Chilcott. Ensemble: Tenebrae.
    • Signum Classics.

  • Madeleine Dring

    Colour Suite; Blue Air

    Performer: Paul Guinery.
    • EM RECORDS.

  • Wilfred Josephs

    I, Claudius (main theme)

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Marcus Dods.
    • Delos.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 12 Sep 2023 19:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Wed 28 May 2025 19:00
    BBC Radio 3

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