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UP NEXT: 13:00 - 16:00Classical LiveLive performance and specially made concert recordings from home and abroad.
16:00 - 17:00Composer of the WeekDonald Macleod explores five classical composers from New Zealand - today John Psathas.
Georgia Mann plays the best classical music for your morning, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites. Including the Playlister challenge: our regular listener-created sequence inspired by a different piece of music each day. Plus a new classical release in focus for Album of the Week. 1000 Playlister starter: listen and send us your ideas for the next step in today's musical journey. Text 83111 or email essentialclassics@bbc.co.uk. 1030 Album of the Week: an exciting new classical release in focus throughout the week. 1115 Playlister reveal: an uninterrupted sequence of music suggested by you in response to today's starter piece. 1200 Feast of a Piece: indulge your ears with an orchestral masterpiece. To listen on most smart speakers say, "Ask BBC Sounds to play Essential Classics”.
Programme WebsiteRecent Tracks
- TrackArtist
- 1.
Suite from 'The Wizard of Oz'Suite from 'The Wizard of Oz'Harold Arlen - 2.
3 Romances, Op. 94: III. Nicht schnell3 Romances, Op. 94: III. Nicht schnellRobert Schumann - 3.
Go, lovely rose (3 Flower Songs)Go, lovely rose (3 Flower Songs)Eric Whitacre - 4.
Scherzo capriccioso Op.66Scherzo capriccioso Op.66Antonín Dvořák








