The eclectic classical mix

Available for 26 days

Enjoy half an hour of downtime with a sequence of back to back classical music. Starting with an elegy for trumpet by Armenian composer Alexander Artiunian, the sequence glides through some beautifully relaxing music, including a wintry song by Jamie W. Hall, a setting of Ave Maria for cello ensemble, a tribute to music by Edward Elgar, and some wistful piano from Francis Poulenc. Philip Glass's Mishima, Percy Grainger's yearning Bridal Lullaby and Amy Beach's attractive account of Young Birches continue the mix, ending with a characteristic orchestration of Bach by Andrew Davis. Producer: Helen Garrison To listen on most smart speakers say, 'Ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Mixtape'.