Send us Fan Mail Feeling tired? Need to unwind? Then how about some gentle, soothing piano music? Welcome to the the first episode of Series 6 in the Relaxing Piano Playlist! In this episode, I perform for you music by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt, Debussy and Ravel.
Jan 2026
Relaxing Piano Playlist Series 5 Episode 10
Send us Fan MailFeeling Tired? Need to unwind? Then how about some gentle, soothing piano music? Welcome to Episode 10 in Series 5 of the Relaxing Piano Playlist! in this episode, I play for you music by women composers ranging from Cecile Chaminade, Teresa Carreno, Fanny Hensl a ... Show More
42m 39s
Apr 2025
Even more songs to calm the nerves
Our third installment of calming songs includes Max Richter's tribute to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ambient sounds from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Brazilian jazz from Wayne Shorter and more.Featured artists and songs:01. The Choir: "You Don't Have To Smile," from 'Transluc ... Show More
54m 45s
Mar 2025
Pianist Bertrand Chamayou on his 'Ravel Fragments' album
Maurice Ravel was born 150 years ago, on March 7, 1875, and he is the subject of numerous tributes this season. Bertrand Chamayou recorded the complete piano works ten years ago for Erato ('No one who loves French music or exquisite piano-playing will want to miss this' wrote Pat ... Show More
30m 23s
Apr 2019
"Moanin'" by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
<p>Dust off your head charts and brush up your best licks, cause it's time to wade into the warm, welcoming waters of jazz. This episode's Strong Song is Bobby Timmons' gospel-tinged "Moanin'," from Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers' 1959 album of the same name. Kirk zooms out a ... Show More
42m 46s