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Classical music to boost your mood

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.

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Fri 19 Jun 2026 19:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Marin Marais

    Les Voix humaines (Suite - book 2 no. 3 in D major)

    Music Arranger: Thomas Dunford. Performer: Thomas Dunford.
    • ERATO.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Saul (O Lord, whose mercies numberless)

    Singer: Andreas Scholl. Orchestra: Gabrieli Players. Conductor: Paul McCreesh.
    • ARCHIV.

  • Johannes Brahms

    Intermezzo in A major, Op.118 no.2

    Performer: Arcadi Volodos.
    • Sony.

  • Antonín Dvořák

    Cello Concerto in B Minor: II. Adagio ma non troppo

    Performer: Mstislav Rostropovich. Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • Warner Classics.

  • Edward Elgar

    String serenade in E minor Op.20 (2nd mvt)

    Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Edward Gardner.
    • Chandos.

  • Joanna Marsh

    I take thee

    Ensemble: The Gesualdo Six. Director: Owain Park.
    • HYPERION.

Broadcasts

  • Fri 21 Nov 2025 19:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Fri 19 Jun 2026 19:00
    BBC Radio 3

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