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Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites, including music by Amy Beach, Henry Purcell and Johannes Brahms.

This evening's mixtape includes a piano prelude by Chopin and piano music by Amy Beach which invokes the call of the Hermit Thrush. The slow movement of a Beethoven piano trio is paired with the equally beautiful third movement of Brahms' Third Symphony. We also hear music by Thomas Tallis and Henry Purcell.

Producer: Kevin Satizabal Carrascal

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Thu 28 May 2026 19:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Frédéric Chopin

    24 Preludes, Op. 28 - No.6 in B Minor

    Performer: Behzod Abduraimov.
    • Alpha.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Concerto in D minor for viola d'amore and lute, RV 540 (2nd mvt, Largo)

    Ensemble: The Brandenburg Consort. Conductor: Roy Goodman.
    • Rondeaux Royaux: The Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman.
    • Hyperion.
    • 16.

  • Thomas Tallis

    O sacrum convivium

    Ensemble: The Bevan Family Consort. Conductor: Graham Ross.
    • Vidi speciosam.
    • Signum Classics.
    • 9.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Trio in B flat major, Op 11 (2nd mvmt, Adagio)

    Ensemble: Beethoven Trio Bonn.
    • Beethoven: Gassenhauer Trio & Symphony No. 6.
    • CAvi-music.
    • 2.

  • Johannes Brahms

    Symphony no.3 in F major (3rd mvt)

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Bernard Haitink.
    • Brahms: Symphony No. 3, Serenade No. 2.
    • LSO LIVE.
    • 8.

  • Amy Beach

    Hermit Thrush at Morn Op.92`2

    Performer: Joanne Polk.
    • Amy Beach - Under the Stars. Solo Piano Music (Vol. 2).
    • Arabesque.
    • 5.

  • Henry Purcell

    Fantazia no.5 in B flat major Z.736

    Ensemble: Fretwork.
    • Henry Purcell The Complete Fantazias Fretwork.
    • Harmonia Mundi.
    • 5.

Broadcast

  • Thu 28 May 2026 19:00
    BBC Radio 3

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