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Half an hour of back to back classical music, including works by Walton, Caplet, John Williams, and the theme from the Gadfly played by Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

30 minutes of back to back classical music to help you wind down at the end of a busy day. Today's eclectic mix begins with a poignant theme from The Gadfly, performed by the cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason. Amy Woodforde-Finden's romantic Kashmiri song and an Adagio by André Caplet sit alongside a wistful piano miniature by Mompou, and the evocative "Hymn for the Fallen" by John Williams, from his memorable score for the film "Saving Private Ryan". William Walton's music for Henry V, a French 18th century sonata, and an attractive Dusk Waltz by Cecil Armstrong-Gibbs complete the musical journey.

Producer: Helen Garrison

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29 minutes

Last on

Mon 27 Apr 202619:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Dmitry Shostakovich

    Nocturne (The Gadfly Suite, Op.97a)

    Performer: Sheku Kanneh‐Mason. Orchestra: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Mirga Gražinytė‐Tyla.
    • DECCA.

  • Amy Woodforde-Finden

    Kashmiri Song (4 Indian Love Lyrics)

    Singer: Anthony Rolfe Johnson. Performer: Graham Johnson.
    • HELIOS.

  • André Caplet

    Adagio for violin & organ

    Performer: Chouchane Siranossian. Performer: François Saint-Yves.
    • Alpha Classics.

  • Frederic Mompou

    Musica callada - book 1 for piano; I. Angelico

    Performer: Sir Stephen Hough.
    • Hyperion.

  • William Walton

    Henry V: Touch Her Soft Lips and Part

    Lyricist: William Shakespeare. Conductor: John Rutter. Orchestra: Aurora Orchestra. Choir: The Cambridge Singers.
    • Collegium Records.

  • John Williams

    Hymn To The Fallen (Saving Private Ryan)

    Choir: Tanglewood Festival Chorus. Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: John Williams.
    • Geffen.

  • Jean-Baptiste Barrière

    Sonata no. 10 in G major for 2 cellos; Adagio

    Performer: Patrick Demenga. Performer: Thomas Demenga.
    • ECM New Series.

  • Cecil Armstrong Gibbs

    Dusk (Fancy Dress suite, Op 82 No 3)

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

Broadcasts

  • Thu 7 Aug 202519:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Mon 27 Apr 202619:00
    BBC Radio 3

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