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Radio 3,15 Apr 2026,210 mins

Relax into the day with classical

Essential Classics

Available for 29 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 BBC Sounds to play Essential Classics”.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Slavonic Dances, Series II, No. 1 in B Major [Slavonic Dance #9 in B major]
    Slavonic Dances, Series II, No. 1 in B Major [Slavonic Dance #9 in B major]
    Antonín Dvořák
  3. 2.
    Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: IV. Finale. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace
    Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: IV. Finale. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace
    Ludwig van Beethoven
  4. 3.
    Missa in F Major, BWV 233: II. Gloria in excelsis Deo
    Missa in F Major, BWV 233: II. Gloria in excelsis Deo
    Johann Sebastian Bach