Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

A soul-soothing classical mix

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, including works by Beethoven, Grieg, Grant Still and Mompou.

Half and hour of relaxing back-to-back classical music, including a Beethoven piano sonata, Grieg's haunting slow movement from his piano concerto, William Grant Still's poignant "Mother and child" for violin and piano, and a Shepherd's Song by Han Kun Sha.

Producer: Kevin Bee

To listen on most smart speakers, just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Mixtape”.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 9 Jul 2026 19:00
BBC Radio 3

More episodes

Previous

Lighten the load with a classical mix

Next

American Roadtrip

See all episodes from Classical Mixtape

Music Played

  • Han-Kun Sha

    Shepherd's Song

    Ensemble: The Shanghai Quartet.
    • Delos.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Sonata in G minor, Op 49 No 1 (1st mvt)

    Performer: Stephen Kovacevich.
    • EMI Classics.

  • Edvard Grieg

    Piano Concerto in A minor, Op 16 (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Sir Stephen Hough. Performer: Melina Mandozzi. Orchestra: Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Litton.
    • Hyperion.

  • Joseph Haydn

    Symphony no.22 in E flat major 'The Philosopher' (1st mvt)

    Orchestra: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle.
    • EMI.

  • William Grant Still

    Mother and Child (Suite for violin and piano)

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

  • Frederic Mompou

    Cants Mágics V. Calma

    Performer: Sir Stephen Hough.
    • Hyperion.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 8 Jan 2026 19:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Thu 9 Jul 2026 19:00
    BBC Radio 3

Music to help you focus

Music to help you focus

Discover the best classical music for study, inspiration and relaxation.