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about Music Sundowner Programme 19 Serenades and Nocturnes
Today’s programme is all about relaxation. Serenades and music suitable for the night.
Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik 4th movement
Franz Strauss – Nocturne, Op. 7
Borodin – Nocturne from String Quartet No. 2
John Field – Nocturne in B-flat Major
Schubert – Ständchen (Serenade)
Grieg – Nocturne, Op. 54 No. 4
Tchaikovsky – Valse Sentimentale, Op. 51 No. 6
Dvořák – Serenade for Strings (complete), Op. 22
29 Jun English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary

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