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The perfect classical half hour

An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises for a holiday-themed mix

As the long hot summer draws to a close, enjoy some holiday inspired music before the weather changes. How about a day at the seaside, or a journey across the water, or perhaps a road trip to somewhere exotic! Music includes works by Ireland, Delius, Max Richter, Meredith Monk and David Rose.

Producer: Helen Garrison

29 minutes

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Mon 29 Aug 2022 19:00
成人快手 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • John Ireland

    Sea Fever

    Singer: Jonathan Lemalu. Performer: Roger Vignoles.
    • EMI.

  • Frederick Delius

    To be sung of a summer night on the water

    Singer: Mark Padmore. Choir: The Cambridge Singers. Conductor: John Rutter.
    • THERE IS SWEET MUSIC. English Choral Songs 1890-1950.
    • COLLEGIUM.
    • 002.

  • Lukas Foss

    Composer's Holiday (3 American Pieces)

    Performer: Itzhak Perlman. Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Seiji Ozawa.
    • The American Album: Itzhak Perlman/Boston Symphony Orchestra/Ozawa.
    • EMI Classics.
    • 11.

  • Max Richter

    The Four Seasons Recomposed: Summer III

    Composer: Antonio Vivaldi. Performer: Fenella Humphreys. Orchestra: Covent Garden Sinfonia. Conductor: Ben Palmer.
    • Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Recomposed by Max Richter.
    • Rubicon Classics.
    • 16.

  • Albert Ket猫lbey

    'Appy 'Ampstead

    Orchestra: New Symphony Orchestra of London. Conductor: Bob Sharples.
    • The World of Ketelbey: In A Monastery Garden, etc..
    • Decca.

  • Anthony Holborne

    Heigh Ho Holiday Galliard

    Music Arranger: Mark Kroll. Ensemble: Canadian Brass.
    • Canadian Brass: English Renaissance Music.
    • CBS.
    • 4.

  • Peggy Lee

    Sea Fever

    • Black Coffee And Sea Shells.
    • Island Records.

  • Meredith Monk

    Fields/Clouds (Book of Days)

    Singer: Johanna Arnold. Singer: Joan Barber. Singer: Andrea Goodman. Singer: Naaz Hosseini. Singer: Meredith Monk. Singer: Robert Een. Singer: John Eppler. Singer: Ching Gonzalez. Singer: Wayne Hankin. Singer: Nicky Paraiso. Singer: Timothy Sawyer.
    • ECM.

  • Hans Zimmer

    The Holiday (2006): For Nancy

    Composer: Henry Jackman. Orchestra: Hollywood Studio Symphony. Conductor: Rupert Gregson鈥怶illiams.
    • The Holiday - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • Varese Sarabande.
    • 13.

  • Benjamin Britten

    Orpheus Britannicus ('Tis holiday)

    Singer: Neil Mackie. Orchestra: Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Steuart Bedford.
    • Britten: Serenade etc: Neil Mackie/Scottish Chamber Orchestra/Bedford.
    • EMI.
    • 14.

  • Sally Whitwell

    Road Trip

    Performer: Sally Walker.
    • Women of Note.
    • ABC.
    • 09.

  • David Rose

    Holiday

    Orchestra: Unknown. Conductor: David Rose.
    • 成人快手 Video Album: Various Artists.
    • RCA.
    • 08.

Broadcast

  • Mon 29 Aug 2022 19:00
    成人快手 Radio 3

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