Last Updated on May 25, 2026
By the numbers
11 pieces aired on Classic FM on 23 May 2026, captured live as each track changed.
When the station was busiest across the day: one bar per hour, taller bars mean more tracks played.
Busiest hour: 07:00 with 2 plays.
| Hour | Plays |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 0 |
| 01:00 | 0 |
| 02:00 | 1 |
| 03:00 | 0 |
| 04:00 | 1 |
| 05:00 | 0 |
| 06:00 | 0 |
| 07:00 | 2 |
| 08:00 | 0 |
| 09:00 | 0 |
| 10:00 | 0 |
| 11:00 | 2 |
| 12:00 | 0 |
| 13:00 | 0 |
| 14:00 | 1 |
| 15:00 | 1 |
| 16:00 | 0 |
| 17:00 | 0 |
| 18:00 | 0 |
| 19:00 | 1 |
| 20:00 | 0 |
| 21:00 | 0 |
| 22:00 | 1 |
| 23:00 | 1 |
Most-played composers
- 1Ronald Binge2
- 2Leo Delibes1
- 3Felix Mendelssohn1
- 4Enrique Granados1
- 5Antonin Dvorak1
- 6Craig Armstrong1
- 7Gabriel Faure1
- 8Karl Jenkins1
- 9John Williams1
- 10Gustav Holst1
Plays by presenter
- Classic FM Breakfast with Tim Lihoreau218%
- Aled Jones218%
- Alexander Armstrong218%
- Calm Classics with Myleene Klass218%
- Katie Breathwick19%
- Sam Pittis19%
- Other19%
- 1Classic FM Breakfast with Tim Lihoreau2
- 2Aled Jones2
- 3Alexander Armstrong2
- 4Calm Classics with Myleene Klass2
- 5Katie Breathwick1
- 6Sam Pittis1
- 7Classic FM at the Movies with Jonathan Ross1
Classic FM Playlist for 23 May 2026
The Classic FM playlist for 23 May 2026 featured 11 pieces, showcasing a mix of well-known and perhaps less frequently heard classical works. The day began with Ronald Binge’s familiar ‘Sailing By’, setting a gentle tone. This was followed by Leo Delibes’ ‘Coppelia – Waltz’ and Felix Mendelssohn’s ‘Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave) Opus 26’, providing a strong start with popular orchestral pieces.
Ronald Binge was the most-played composer of the day, with two pieces featured. His ‘The Watermill’ appeared towards the end of the broadcast, creating a pleasing symmetry with ‘Sailing By’ at the beginning. Other notable composers included Antonin Dvorak and Enrique Granados. The playlist also included more contemporary works such as Craig Armstrong’s ‘Balcony Scene (Romeo + Juliet)’ and Karl Jenkins’ ‘Elegia’, demonstrating a breadth of styles.
The day concluded with Gustav Holst’s ‘The Planets Opus 32 (2)’, a powerful finish to the broadcast. John Williams’ ‘E.T. – Main Theme’ also featured in the latter part of the day, adding a cinematic touch. The selection offered a varied listening experience, moving from light orchestral pieces to more dramatic and reflective works throughout the day.
The full playlist
- Sailing By, Ronald Binge
- Coppelia – Waltz, Leo Delibes
- Hebrides Overture (Fingal's Cave) Opus 26, Felix Mendelssohn
- Danzas espanolas (Spanish Dances) Opus 37 (5), Enrique Granados
- Serenade for Strings Opus 22 (2), Antonin Dvorak
- Balcony Scene (Romeo + Juliet), Craig Armstrong
- Pavane opus 50, Gabriel Faure
- Elegia, Karl Jenkins
- E.T. – Main Theme, John Williams
- The Watermill, Ronald Binge
- The Planets Opus 32 (2), Gustav Holst
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