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Radio 3,28 Apr 2026,210 mins

The very best of classical music

Essential Classics

Available for 13 days

Georgia Mann plays the best classical music for your morning, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites. Including the Playlister challenge: our regular listener-created sequence inspired by a different piece of music each day. Plus a new classical release in focus for Album of the Week. 1000 Playlister starter: listen and send us your ideas for the next step in today's musical journey. Text 83111 or email essentialclassics@bbc.co.uk. 1030 Album of the Week: an exciting new classical release in focus throughout the week. 1115 Playlister reveal: an uninterrupted sequence of music suggested by you in response to today's starter piece. 1200 Feast of a Piece: indulge your ears with an orchestral masterpiece. To listen on most smart speakers, say "Ask 麻豆社 Sounds to play Essential Classics鈥.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Hungarian Dance no.1 in G minor
    Hungarian Dance no.1 in G minor
    Johannes Brahms
  3. 2.
    Prelude (Hary Janos Suite Op.35a)
    Prelude (Hary Janos Suite Op.35a)
    Zolt谩n Kod谩ly
  4. 3.
    Cantata BWV.169 'Gott soll allein mein Herze haben' (Sinfonia)
    Cantata BWV.169 'Gott soll allein mein Herze haben' (Sinfonia)
    Johann Sebastian Bach