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Radio 3,29 Apr 2026,30 mins

Expand your horizons with classical music

Classical Mixtape

Available for 29 days

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites. Beginning with Janine Jansen playing Debussy, arranged by Jascha Heifetz, this half-hour musical sequence includes choral music by Edward Bairstow and Thomas Tallis, a folksong for orchestra by George Walker, and well-loved music by his compatriot Samuel Barber - the Adagio in its original string quartet form. Plus, to end, the Chaconne from Rameau's opera Dardanus and a Bagatelle for guitar by William Walton. Produced by Andy King. To listen on most smart speakers, just say 'Ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Mixtape’.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Beau soir arr Heifetz
    Beau soir arr Heifetz
    Claude Debussy
  3. 2.
    Jesu, the very thought of thee
    Jesu, the very thought of thee
    Edward Bairstow
  4. 3.
    String Quartet in B minor, Op 11 (2nd mvt)
    String Quartet in B minor, Op 11 (2nd mvt)
    Samuel Barber