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This week’s Classic FM radio highlights – including featured albums this week
22 January 2024, 10:29 | Updated: 7 May 2024, 15:51
The best programmes and music we’ve got coming up on Classic FM this week, beginning 6 May.
As we enter the month of May, revision season carries on in the UK. Are you a student, looking for a relaxing study break? On Sunday evenings, join us for Relaxing Evenings with Zeb Soanes as he provides you with study tips, advice, and the perfect music to study to. Are you a parent to one of these stressed students? Myleene Klass has a new programme just for you. She’s here an hour earlier than usual on Saturday nights with Classic Parent Power, made especially for parents who are navigating the waters of exams with their children. Join her for motivation on Saturdays from 9pm on Classic FM, the nation’s revision station.
If there’s other music you’re after this week, remember you can always ask for it on Classic FM Requests with Anne-Marie, from 1-2pm. Get in touch here, text 61812, or ask your Alexa to ‘send a request to Classic FM’. Plus, you can now send a Request via WhatsApp on 03457 49 1812.
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Classic FM’s Album of the Week
John Williams in Tokyo – Saito Kinen Orchestra, John Williams (Deutsche Grammophon)
Every weekday with Alexander Armstrong, 11.15am
Join Alexander Armstrong every weekday after 11am to hear the new release from Deutsche Grammophon, John Williams in Tokyo. 30 years after his last visit to Japan, John Williams returned for a special concert – making his debut with the renowned Saito Kinen Orchestra in renditions of his beloved film scores, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter. The concert also marked a reunion with Williams’ longtime friend, the legendary conductor Seiji Ozawa (1935–2024). The concert was captured live at Suntory Hall in 2023. Join Alexander all week to hear the highlights from this unforgettable evening of music.
Classic FM’s Discovery of the Week
Four Hands – Alexandre Tharaud (Warner Classics)
Every weekday with Margherita Taylor, 6.15pm
Join Margherita Taylor for her Discovery of the Week – the new release from acclaimed French pianist Alexandre Tharaud, paying tribute to the wonders of the piano duet repertoire. Four Hands ranges from Bach to Glass through composers such as Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Rachmaninov, Ravel and Piazzolla, and each track features Tharaud sharing the keyboard with a different performer. Discover the amazing piano duets from this brilliant album with Margherita, every evening this week.
