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Radio Scotland,17 May 2026,115 mins

Bartok to Britten, plus music from the Young Classical semi-final

Classical Now

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Jamie MacDougall shares more highlights of music recorded at the semi-final of this year's BBC Radio Scotland Young Classical Musician 2026, ahead of the grand final at the end of the month. And the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform music by Bela Bartok (Bluebeard's Castle) and Benjamin Britten (Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes). If you have requests or any classical news you'd like to share for a future programme, get in touch: classicalnow@bbc.co.uk To listen on most smart speakers, just say 'ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Now'.

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    Artist
  2. 1.
    Je Te Veux
    Je Te Veux
    Erik Satie
  3. 2.
    Sonata For Solo Cello: I. Fantasia
    Sonata For Solo Cello: I. Fantasia
    Shakira Segalla-Humbert
  4. 3.
    Cello Sonata: II. Cavatine
    Cello Sonata: II. Cavatine
    Shakira Segalla-Humbert