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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: Friday - Sarah Walker

Friday - Sarah Walker

10/02/2012

BBC Radio 3 - Essential Classics, Friday - Sarah Walker

Sarah Walker presents music by Schubert, Respighi and Delius.

With Sarah Walker. CD of the Week: Schubert Impromptus; Artist of the Week: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in Respighi: The Birds; Sarah's Essential Choice. Delius: Songs of Sunset.

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 (Respighi: The Birds).

10.30am
The Essential Classics guest is biographer Claire Tomalin, who introduces her essential pieces of classical music. Today she reveals her favourite performer and Sarah plays Claire a piece which she hopes Claire will enjoy.

11am
Sarah's Essential Choice.

Delius: Songs of Sunset.
Sally Burgess (mezzo-soprano),
Bryn Terfel (baritone),
Waynflete Singers,
Southern Voices,
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus & Orchestra,
Richard Hickox (conductor).
CHANDOS CHAN 9214.

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