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A rich musical miscellany for the end of the day

Half an hour of musical delights, including Purcell, MacMillan, piano music by H茅l猫ne de Montgeroult and John Williams' haunting theme from Schindler's List.

30 minutes

On radio

Wednesday 19:00

Music Played

  • H茅l猫ne de Montgeroult

    脡tude No 38 in A Minor

    Performer: Clare Hammond.
    • BIS.
  • Henry Purcell

    Music for a While (Oedipus)

    Music Arranger: Sebastien Dub茅. Performer: Martin Frost. Performer: Sebastien Dub茅.
    • SONY.
  • John Williams

    Theme from Schindler's List

    Performer: Itzhak Perlman. Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: John Williams.
    • MCA.
  • James McMillan

    The Gallant Weaver

    Choir: Gabrieli Consort. Conductor: Paul McCreesh.
    • SIGNUM.
  • John Ireland

    A Downland Suite (3rd mvt, Minuet)

    Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia. Conductor: Richard Hickox.
    • Chandos.
  • George Frideric Handel

    Alcina (Verdi prati)

    Singer: Dame Sarah Connolly. Orchestra: Symphony of Harmony and Invention. Conductor: Harry Christophers.
    • CORO.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 28 Oct 2025 19:00
  • Wednesday 19:00

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