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Radio 3,02 Oct 2026,210 mins

A classical soundtrack for your morning

Essential Classics

Available for 9 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 a masterpiece. To listen on most smart speakers, say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Essential Classics”.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Symphony no.5 in B flat major, D.485 (4th mvt)
    Symphony no.5 in B flat major, D.485 (4th mvt)
    Franz Schubert
  3. 2.
    Piano Quartet no.1 in C minor Op.15 (2nd mvt)
    Piano Quartet no.1 in C minor Op.15 (2nd mvt)
    Gabriel Fauré
  4. 3.
    In principio erat verbum
    In principio erat verbum
    Francisco Garro