Classic FM playlist, 15 May 2026

Last Updated on May 25, 2026

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229 pieces aired on Classic FM on 15 May 2026, captured live as each track changed.

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Classic FM Playlist: 15 May 2026

The Classic FM playlist for 15 May 2026 presented a diverse selection of 229 classical pieces, ranging from baroque to contemporary film scores. The day commenced with Tomaso Albinoni’s evocative Adagio in G minor, setting a reflective tone that was periodically revisited throughout the broadcast. Listeners were treated to a mix of well-loved masterpieces and some lesser-known gems, ensuring a varied listening experience.

Notable composers featured prominently, with Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart each having eight pieces aired. George Frideric Handel and John Williams were close behind with seven pieces each, demonstrating the enduring popularity of both classical and cinematic compositions. Franz Schubert also made a significant appearance with six works. The playlist showcased a blend of orchestral, chamber, and solo instrumental pieces, alongside vocal works such as Giacomo Puccini’s ‘Nessun Dorma’ and Gabriel Faure’s Requiem.

The day concluded with a serene sequence, including Leo Delibes’s ‘Flower Duet’, Ralph Vaughan Williams’s ‘Bucolic Suite (2)’, and Alexander Borodin’s ‘In the Steppes of Central Asia’, providing a gentle close to the day’s musical journey. The inclusion of several film scores, particularly John Williams’s contributions, highlighted the station’s commitment to presenting a broad spectrum of classical music, appealing to both traditionalists and those with an interest in modern classical compositions.

The full playlist

1. Adagio in G minor, Tomaso Albinoni
2. Nocturne No.8 in Eb major, John Field
3. Stars, Eriks Esenvalds
4. Eclogue, Gerald Finzi
5. Concerto in D minor for 2 Violins (2), Johann Sebastian Bach
6. Luminous., Ludovico Einaudi
7. Nessun Dorma', Giacomo Puccini
8. Cradle Lullaby, Owain Park
9. Violin Concerto No.3 in B minor Opus 61 (2), Camille Saint-Saens
10. Gymnopedie No.1, Erik Satie
11. Requiem – Requiem aeternam, John Rutter
12. Music for the Royal Fireworks (5), George Frideric Handel
13. Birthday, Joe Hisaishi
14. Romeo & Juliet, Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
15. Robin Hood Prince of Thieves – Overture, Michael Kamen
16. Concierto de Aranjuez (1), Joaquin Rodrigo
17. Requiem K.626 – Lacrimosa, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
18. Tutto e Bellissimo, Alberto Giurioli
19. Spitfire Prelude & Fugue, William Walton
20. Peer Gynt Suite No.1 (1), Edvard Grieg
21. Prelude in Ab major Opus 28 No.17, Frederic Chopin
22. Balcony Scene (Romeo + Juliet), Craig Armstrong
23. Elegia, Karl Jenkins
24. Symphony No.9 in C major D.944 (1), Franz Schubert
25. Gabriel's Oboe, Ennio Morricone
26. Spiegel im Spiegel, Arvo Part
27. Simple Gifts', Aaron Copland
28. Carmen – Seguidilla, Georges Bizet
29. Violin Concerto in E minor Opus 64 (2), Felix Mendelssohn
30. The Watermill, Ronald Binge
31. Piano Concerto No.23 in A major (2), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
32. Symphony No.1 in Bb major (3), Charles Villiers Stanford
33. The Thin Red Line – Light, Hans Zimmer
34. The Phantom of the Opera – Music of the Night, Andrew Lloyd Webber
35. Ave Maria., Giulio Caccini
36. String Quartet No.12 in F major Opus 96 (2), Antonin Dvorak
37. Piano Concerto No.1 in Bb minor Opus 23 (1), Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
38. Jazz Suite No.2 (6), Dmitri Shostakovich
39. Romance No.2 in F major Opus 50, Ludwig van Beethoven
40. Water Music Suite No.1 in F major (6), George Frideric Handel
41. Yesterday', John Lennon / Paul McCartney
42. The Godfather – Love Theme, Nino Rota
43. 5 Bagatelles Opus 23 (2), Gerald Finzi
44. Adagio Cantabile in G major, Joseph Haydn
45. La Calinda, Frederick Delius
46. Ave Maris Stella., Philip Stopford
47. Violin Concerto in A minor (2), Johann Sebastian Bach
48. Impromptu in Gb major D.899 No.3 Opus 90, Franz Schubert
49. Requiem Opus 48 – Sanctus, Gabriel Faure
50. Seven Years in Tibet, John Williams
51. Keltic Lament, John Foulds
52. Suite Bergamasque (3), Claude Debussy
53. Lullaby, John Rutter
54. Cello Concerto No.9 in Bb major (2), Luigi Boccherini
55. Liebestraum No.3, Franz Liszt
56. La Traviata – Prelude to Act I, Giuseppe Verdi
57. Carnival of the Animals (7), Camille Saint-Saens
58. Henry V Suite (4), William Walton
59. String Quartet No.2 in D major (3), Alexander Borodin
60. Symphonie Fantastique Opus 14 (2), Hector Berlioz
61. The Cider House Rules – Main Titles, Rachel Portman
62. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (4), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
63. Fantasia on Greensleeves, Ralph Vaughan Williams
64. Keyboard Concerto in F minor (2), Johann Sebastian Bach
65. Gladiator – Earth, Hans Zimmer
66. Symphony No.8 in G major Opus 88 (3), Antonin Dvorak
67. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly – Main Theme, Ennio Morricone
68. Serenade, Edward Elgar
69. America', Leonard Bernstein
70. Symphony No.2 in D major Opus 73 (3), Johannes Brahms
71. Four Seasons Opus 8 – Concerto No.1 (Spring) (3), Antonio Vivaldi
72. Concerto Symphonique No.4 in D minor Opus 102 (2), Henry Litolff
73. Ride of the Valkyries, Richard Wagner
74. Symphony No.41 in C major (3), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
75. Hercules – Go The Distance, Alan Menken
76. Swan Lake – Waltz, Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
77. Berceuse in Db major Opus 57, Frederic Chopin
78. The Godfather – Waltz, Nino Rota
79. Symphony No.101 in D major (2), Joseph Haydn
80. Violin Concerto No.1 in D major Opus 6 (3), Niccolo Paganini
81. Zadok The Priest, George Frideric Handel
82. Piano Quintet in A major D.667 (3), Franz Schubert
83. Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune, Claude Debussy
84. Symphony No.5 in C# minor (4), Gustav Mahler
85. Final Fantasy VII – Aerith's Theme, Nobuo Uematsu
86. 49th Parallel – Prelude, Ralph Vaughan Williams
87. The Thieving Magpie – Overture, Gioachino Rossini
88. Peer Gynt Suite No.1 (4), Edvard Grieg
89. Carmen – Toreador's Song, Georges Bizet
90. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (1), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
91. Cinema Paradiso – Main Theme, Ennio Morricone
92. A Downland Suite – Minuet, John Ireland
93. Wachet auf' (4), Johann Sebastian Bach
94. Piano Concerto No.1 in C major Opus 15 (2), Ludwig van Beethoven
95. Trumpet Voluntary Opus 6 No.5, John Stanley
96. Symphony No.1 in D major (2), Charles Gounod
97. The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Paul Dukas
98. Pride and Prejudice Suite – Meet the Family, Carl Davis
99. Tambourin, Francois Joseph Gossec
100. Romeo & Juliet – Dance of the Knights, Sergei Prokofiev
101. Organ Concerto in F major HWV.295 (2), George Frideric Handel
102. African Suite Opus 35 (1), Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
103. Danzas espanolas (Spanish Dances) Opus 37 (5), Enrique Granados
104. Pulcinella Suite (1), Igor Stravinsky
105. Symphony No.6 in C major D.589 (4), Franz Schubert
106. Symphony in D major (3), Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
107. Schindler's List – Main Theme, John Williams
108. E lucevan le stelle', Giacomo Puccini
109. Clarinet Concerto in A major (3), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
110. Carnival of the Animals (13), Camille Saint-Saens
111. Arabesque No.1 in E major, Claude Debussy
112. The Armed Man – Sanctus, Karl Jenkins
113. Symphony No.9 in E minor Opus 95 (2), Antonin Dvorak
114. Trumpet Concerto in Eb major (3), Johann Nepomuk Hummel
115. Keyboard Concerto in D minor (3), Johann Sebastian Bach
116. Egmont Overture Opus 84, Ludwig van Beethoven
117. Die Fledermaus – Overture, Johann Strauss (II)
118. Mazurka in D major Opus 33 No.2, Frederic Chopin
119. Salut d'Amour Opus 12, Edward Elgar
120. Fljotavik, Sigur Ros
121. Rodeo – 4 Dance Episodes (4), Aaron Copland
122. I Dreamed A Dream, Claude-Michel Schonberg
123. The Ashokan Farewell, Jay Ungar
124. Warsaw Concerto, Richard Addinsell
125. Libertango, Astor Piazzolla
126. La Fille Mal Gardee – Clog Dance, Ferdinand Herold
127. Berceuse Opus 16, Gabriel Faure
128. The Banks of Green Willow, George Butterworth
129. Lady Radnor's Suite (1), Hubert Parry
130. Hallelujah Chorus, George Frideric Handel
131. Spitfire Prelude & Fugue, William Walton
132. The Sound Of Silence, Paul Simon
133. English Folksong Suite (1), Ralph Vaughan Williams
134. Farewell, Eunike Tanzil
135. Symphony No.6 in B minor Opus 74 (4), Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
136. Four Seasons Opus 8 – Concerto No.1 (Spring) (1), Antonio Vivaldi
137. Che gelida manina', Giacomo Puccini
138. My Father's Favourite, Patrick Doyle
139. Oboe Concerto in D major Opus 7 No.6 (3), Tomaso Albinoni
140. Wedding Day at Troldhaugen Opus 65 No.6, Edvard Grieg
141. Masquerade Suite (3), Aram Khachaturian
142. Cello Concerto No.1 in C major (3), Joseph Haydn
143. Gymnopedie No.1, Erik Satie
144. The Lord of the Rings – The Council of Elrond, Howard Shore
145. Symphony No.9 in E minor Opus 95 (3), Antonin Dvorak
146. Jesu, joy of man's desiring', Johann Sebastian Bach
147. Sailing By, Ronald Binge
148. Karelia Suite Opus 11 (2), Jean Sibelius
149. Keyboard Concerto No.1 in Bb major (2), Josef Myslivecek
150. Variations on an Original Theme Opus 36 (9), Edward Elgar
151. Danse Profane, Claude Debussy
152. Star Wars – Main Theme, John Williams
153. Pelleas & Melisande Suite Opus 80 (3), Gabriel Faure
154. Cavatina., John Ireland
155. Waltz in Eb major Opus 18, Frederic Chopin
156. The Marriage of Figaro – Overture, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
157. Love Story – Main Theme, Francis Lai
158. Symphony No.1 in Bb major Opus 38 (3), Robert Schumann
159. Crown Imperial, William Walton
160. Coppelia – Mazurka, Leo Delibes
161. Oboe Concerto in C minor (2), Domenico Cimarosa
162. Far Out in the Ocean, Helen Habershon
163. Ombra mai fu', George Frideric Handel
164. Simple Gifts', Aaron Copland
165. The Creatures of Prometheus – Overture, Ludwig van Beethoven
166. The Planets Opus 32 (4), Gustav Holst
167. The Birds – Prelude, Ottorino Respighi
168. Piano Quintet in A major D.667 (4), Franz Schubert
169. Doctor Zhivago – Lara's Theme, Maurice Jarre
170. Concerto in C major RV.558 (1), Antonio Vivaldi
171. Andante Festivo, Jean Sibelius
172. El Noi de la mare, Anon
173. The Godfather – Love Theme, Nino Rota
174. Les Baricades Misterieuses, Francois Couperin
175. Slavonic Dance in F major Opus 46 No.4, Antonin Dvorak
176. Monsters, Inc. – Theme, Randy Newman
177. Superman – Main Theme, John Williams
178. How To Train Your Dragon (2025) – We Have Dragons, John Powell
179. Wall-E – Define Dancing, Thomas Newman
180. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back – Imperial March, John Williams
181. From Russia With Love, Lionel Bart
182. The World is Not Enough – Main Theme, David Arnold
183. James Bond Theme, Monty Norman
184. Amelie – La Valse d'Amelie, Yann Tiersen
185. Downton Abbey: A New Era – Cote D'Azur, John Lunn
186. Pocahontas – Colours of the Wind, Alan Menken
187. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest – Jack Sparrow, Hans Zimmer
188. Star Trek: The Motion Picture – Main Title, Jerry Goldsmith
189. Ready Player One – Main Theme, Alan Silvestri
190. Ghost – Unchained Melody, Alex North / Maurice Jarre
191. Inception – Dream is Collapsing, Hans Zimmer
192. Game of Thrones – Main Theme, Ramin Djawadi
193. Harry Potter – Harry's Wondrous World, John Williams
194. Vertigo – Prelude, Bernard Herrmann
195. Bridget Jones's Baby – Bridget Jone's Theme, Craig Armstrong
196. Notting Hill – Will and Anna, Trevor Jones
197. E.T – Adventures on Earth, John Williams
198. The Pink Panther – Main Theme, Henry Mancini
199. First Man – The Landing, Justin Hurwitz
200. Project Hail Mary – Life on Erid, Daniel Pemberton
201. The Mission / Buona Fortuna Jack, Ennio Morricone
202. Pomp & Circumstance March No.1 in D major Opus 39, Edward Elgar
203. Lohengrin – Bridal Chorus, Richard Wagner
204. Canon in D major, Johann Pachelbel
205. Orchestral Suite No.3 in D major BWV.1068 (2), Johann Sebastian Bach
206. Flute & Harp Concerto in C major (2), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
207. Ave Maria D.839, Franz Schubert
208. Cradle Song Opus 68 No.5, Edvard Grieg
209. Variations on 'God Save the King' (extract), Ludwig van Beethoven
210. Water Music Suite No.1 in F major (6), George Frideric Handel
211. Nocturne in C# minor Opus Posth., Frederic Chopin
212. Requiem Opus 48 – Agnus Dei, Gabriel Faure
213. Symphony No.9 in E minor Opus 95 (2), Antonin Dvorak
214. Hallelujah, Leonard Cohen
215. Arabesque No.1 in E major, Claude Debussy
216. O Nata Lux, Morten Lauridsen
217. The Planets Opus 32 (2), Gustav Holst
218. Captain Corelli's Mandolin – Pelagia's Song, Stephen Warbeck
219. Symphony No.6 in B minor Opus 74 (2), Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
220. Concierto de Aranjuez (2), Joaquin Rodrigo
221. Goldberg Variations – Aria, Johann Sebastian Bach
222. 3 Minuets (1), Giacomo Puccini
223. Manifesto, Chilly Gonzales
224. Sinfonia Concertante in C major T.289 No.4 (2), Johann Christian Bach
225. Semplice, Olivia Belli
226. Ladies in Lavender – Main Theme, Nigel Hess
227. Flower Duet, Leo Delibes
228. Bucolic Suite (2), Ralph Vaughan Williams
229. In the Steppes of Central Asia, Alexander Borodin