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Essential Classics

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Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music

Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music, presented by Georgia Mann.

Essential Classics: Wednesday - Sarah Walker

Wednesday - Sarah Walker

08/02/2012

BBC Radio 3 - Essential Classics, Wednesday - Sarah Walker

Sarah Walker presents music by Schubert, Rodrigo and Ravel.

With Sarah Walker. Including Artist of the Week: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez; Sarah's Essential Choice: Ravel: Rapsodie espagnole.

9am
A selection of music including the Essential CD of the Week: Le Voyage Magnifique - Schubert Impromptus performed by Maria João Pires.

9.30am
A daily brainteaser and performances by the Artist of the Week, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez with guitarist Göran Söllscher).

10.30am
The Essential Classics guest is biographer Claire Tomalin, who introduces her essential pieces of classical music. Today she reveals music which brightens her day and a piece which makes her laugh.

11am
Sarah's Essential Choice.

Ravel: Rapsodie espagnole.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra,
Fritz Reiner (conductor).
RCA 09026 61250-2.

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