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Episode details

Radio 3 Unwind,21 May 2026,120 mins

Still piano sounds to hold attention

Piano Focus

Available for 5 days

From the intimate worlds of Lili Boulanger, Arnold Bax, and Leoš Janáček to the suspended tones of Harold Budd, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Masakatsu Takagi, the programme unfolds in a slow, reflective arc. Contemporary composers including Delphine Dora, Christina Vantzou, and Jerome Ellis bring a soft, exploratory edge, where melody dissolves into atmosphere. A quiet, continuous flow, designed to steady attention and soften the day. To listen on most smart speakers, just 'ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus'. Produced by Áine Devaney A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.

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