Classic FM playlist, 6 June 2026

Last Updated on June 6, 2026

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143 pieces aired on Classic FM on 6 June 2026, captured live as each track changed.

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Classic FM Playlist: 6 June 2026

The Classic FM playlist for 6 June 2026 presented a diverse selection of 143 classical pieces, ranging from well-loved masterpieces to lesser-known works. The day commenced with Johann Sebastian Bach’s ‘Wachet auf’ (4), followed by Maurice Ravel’s ‘Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte’ and Ola Gjeilo’s ‘Dawn.’. This early sequence set a tone that blended baroque precision with romantic and contemporary classical styles. The playlist maintained a steady rhythm throughout the day, ensuring a continuous flow of music for listeners.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the most-played composer, with eight pieces featured, closely followed by Ludwig van Beethoven with seven. Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, and Antonin Dvorak also made significant contributions, each with multiple works aired. Notable inclusions were Beethoven’s ‘Piano Concerto No.5 in Eb major Opus 73 (2)’ and Tchaikovsky’s ‘Piano Concerto No.1 in Bb minor Opus 23 (2)’. The day concluded with a serene trio of pieces: Antonin Dvorak’s ‘Serenade for Strings Opus 22 (4)’, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s ‘Laudate Dominum’, and Christopher Tin’s ‘Flocks a Mile Wide’, offering a reflective close to the broadcast.

The running order showcased a mix of orchestral works, concertos, and solo piano pieces, providing a comprehensive listening experience. Film scores, such as John Williams’ ‘Jurassic Park – Theme’ and John Barry’s ‘Out of Africa – Main Title’, were interspersed with traditional classical compositions, reflecting Classic FM’s broad appeal. The playlist demonstrated a balanced approach, ensuring both familiar and new pieces were given airtime, catering to a wide range of classical music enthusiasts.

The full playlist

1. Wachet auf' (4), Johann Sebastian Bach
2. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte, Maurice Ravel
3. Dawn., Ola Gjeilo
4. Harp Concerto (2), Karl Ditters Von Dittersdorf
5. Romance in Eb major Opus 11, Gerald Finzi
6. Nocturne in Eb major Opus 9 No.2, Frederic Chopin
7. Piano Concerto No.5 in Eb major Opus 73 (2), Ludwig van Beethoven
8. Concierto de Aranjuez (2), Joaquin Rodrigo
9. Lewis – Main Theme, Barrington Pheloung
10. Piano Concerto No.23 in A major (2), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
11. Gymnopedie No.2, Erik Satie
12. String Quartet No.12 in F major Opus 96 (2), Antonin Dvorak
13. Symphony No.1 in Ab major Opus 55 (3), Edward Elgar
14. Pavane opus 50, Gabriel Faure
15. String Quartet No.1 in D major Opus 11 (2), Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
16. Piano Concerto in A minor Opus 16 (2), Edvard Grieg
17. Symphony No.101 in D major (2), Joseph Haydn
18. Symphony No.5 in Bb major D.485 (2), Franz Schubert
19. Piano Sonata No.8 in C minor Opus 13 (2), Ludwig van Beethoven
20. Jurassic Park – Theme, John Williams
21. El Noi de la mare, Anon
22. The Beyondness Of Things, John Barry
23. Oboe Concerto in D minor Opus 9 No.2 (2), Tomaso Albinoni
24. Cello Sonata Opus 19 (3), Sergei Rachmaninov
25. My Father's Favourite, Patrick Doyle
26. Parce mihi Domine, Cristobal de Morales
27. Ave Maria., Giulio Caccini
28. Hansel & Gretel – Overture, Engelbert Humperdinck
29. Berceuse in Db major Opus 57, Frederic Chopin
30. Legend No.6 in C# minor Opus 59, Antonin Dvorak
31. Orchestral Suite No.3 in D major BWV.1068 (2), Johann Sebastian Bach
32. Hymne a l'amour, Marguerite Monnot
33. Scheherazade Opus 35 (2), Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov
34. Gymnopedie No.1, Erik Satie
35. Piano Sonata No.14 in C# minor Opus 27 (1), Ludwig van Beethoven
36. Horn Concerto No.2 in Eb major (3), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
37. The Armed Man – Sanctus, Karl Jenkins
38. Liebesleid, Fritz Kreisler
39. Andante Festivo, Jean Sibelius
40. Out of Africa – Main Title, John Barry
41. The Planets Opus 32 (2), Gustav Holst
42. Thais – meditation, Jules Massenet
43. I Giorni, Ludovico Einaudi
44. A Downland Suite – Minuet, John Ireland
45. Piano Concerto No.1 in Bb minor Opus 23 (2), Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
46. Bring Him Home, Claude-Michel Schonberg
47. Trumpet Concerto in D major (1), Georg-Philipp Telemann
48. Songs of the Auvergne – Bailero, Joseph Canteloube
49. Wilde, Debbie Wiseman
50. Symphony No.5 in C minor Opus 67 (1), Ludwig van Beethoven
51. Waltz in Db major Opus 64 No.1, Frederic Chopin
52. Seven Wonders : Suite for Orchestra (4), Stuart Mitchell
53. Fantasia on Greensleeves, Ralph Vaughan Williams
54. Walking The Dog, George Gershwin
55. The Land Before Time – End Credits, James Horner
56. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (2), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
57. Harry Potter – Hedwig's Theme, John Williams
58. Wedding Day at Troldhaugen Opus 65 No.6, Edvard Grieg
59. Sinfonia Concertante in C major T.289 No.4 (3), Johann Christian Bach
60. Symphony No.5 in D major Opus 107 (2), Felix Mendelssohn
61. Four Seasons Opus 8 – Concerto No.1 (Spring) (1), Antonio Vivaldi
62. Symphony No.100 in G major (3), Joseph Haydn
63. By the Beautiful Blue Danube Opus 314, Johann Strauss (II)
64. Piano Concerto No.1 in C major Opus 14 (3), Franz Xaver Mozart
65. Overture in D major P.228 (1), Franz Danzi
66. You Only Live Twice – Main Theme, John Barry
67. The Humming Chorus, Giacomo Puccini
68. Serenade in E minor for Strings Opus 20 (1), Edward Elgar
69. Robin Hood Prince of Thieves – Overture, Michael Kamen
70. Symphony No.2 in E minor Opus 27 (3), Sergei Rachmaninov
71. Warsaw Concerto, Richard Addinsell
72. Gloria – Laudamus Te, Karl Jenkins
73. Schindler's List – Main Theme, John Williams
74. Symphony No.8 in G major Opus 88 (3), Antonin Dvorak
75. Sarabande, George Frideric Handel
76. Suite of Cotswold Folkdances (2), Philip Lane
77. Danse Macabre Opus 40, Camille Saint-Saens
78. Jesu, joy of man's desiring', Johann Sebastian Bach
79. 49th Parallel – Prelude, Ralph Vaughan Williams
80. Symphony No.3 in Eb major Opus 55 (1), Ludwig van Beethoven
81. The Theory of Everything – Main Theme, Johann Johannsson
82. Piano Sonata No.16 in C major (1), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
83. Polonaise Brillante No.1 in D major Opus 4, Henryk Wieniawski
84. Carmen – Toreador's Song, Georges Bizet
85. Adagio of Spartacus & Phrygia, Aram Khachaturian
86. Trumpet Concerto in Eb major Hob.VIIe:1 (2), Joseph Haydn
87. The Lord Bless You & Keep You, John Rutter
88. Liebestraum No.3, Franz Liszt
89. Gloria in D major RV.589 (1), Antonio Vivaldi
90. Holberg Suite Opus 40 (1), Edvard Grieg
91. Con te Partiro', Satori/Quarantotto
92. Symphony No.9 in D minor Opus 125 (2), Ludwig van Beethoven
93. Toccata in D minor BWV.565, Johann Sebastian Bach
94. Ghost – Main Theme, Maurice Jarre
95. Petite Suite (1), Claude Debussy
96. Symphony No.6 in B minor Opus 74 (2), Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
97. Cavalleria Rusticana – Intermezzo, Pietro Mascagni
98. The Piano – The Heart Asks Pleasure First, Michael Nyman
99. Violin Concerto in D major Opus 77 (3), Johannes Brahms
100. The Barber of Seville – Overture, Gioachino Rossini
101. Impromptu in Gb major D.899 No.3 Opus 90, Franz Schubert
102. Thais – meditation, Jules Massenet
103. Lascia ch'io pianga', George Frideric Handel
104. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (1), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
105. La Forza del Destino – Overture, Giuseppe Verdi
106. Tutto e Bellissimo, Alberto Giurioli
107. La Fille Mal Gardee – Clog Dance, Ferdinand Herold
108. Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor Opus 18 (2), Sergei Rachmaninov
109. The Planets Opus 32 (2), Gustav Holst
110. Band of Brothers, Michael Kamen
111. Palladio (1), Karl Jenkins
112. L'Arlesienne Suite No.2 (4), Georges Bizet
113. Piano Concerto No.1 in Bb minor Opus 23 (3), Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
114. Symphony No.7 in A major Opus 92 (3), Ludwig van Beethoven
115. Addio, sogni di Gloria', Carlo Innocenzi
116. Masquerade Suite (1), Aram Khachaturian
117. Horn Concerto No.4 in Eb major (3), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
118. Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune, Claude Debussy
119. Rustle of Spring, Christian Sinding
120. 633 Squadron – Main Theme, Ron Goodwin
121. Symphonie Fantastique Opus 14 (2), Hector Berlioz
122. Anvil Chorus, Giuseppe Verdi
123. String Quintet in E major Opus 13 No.5 – Minuet, Luigi Boccherini
124. The Godfather – Waltz, Nino Rota
125. Carnival of the Animals (13), Camille Saint-Saens
126. Inspector Morse – Main Theme, Barrington Pheloung
127. Eliza's Aria, Elena Kats-Chernin
128. Gnossienne No.5, Erik Satie
129. Matilda – To the Library and Beyond, David Newman
130. Harry Potter – Harry's Wondrous World, John Williams
131. Piano Sonata No.11 in A major (3), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
132. Le Villi – Prelude to Act 1, Giacomo Puccini
133. Keyboard Concerto in D major Hob.XVIII:11 (2), Joseph Haydn
134. Symphony No.5 in E minor Opus 64 (3), Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
135. The Armed Man – Benedictus, Karl Jenkins
136. Symphony No.5 in C# minor (4), Gustav Mahler
137. Intermezzo in E major Opus 116 No.4, Johannes Brahms
138. Concerto in D minor for 2 Violins (2), Johann Sebastian Bach
139. Seven Wonders : Suite for Orchestra (4), Stuart Mitchell
140. Ghost – Unchained Melody, Alex North / Maurice Jarre
141. Serenade for Strings Opus 22 (4), Antonin Dvorak
142. Laudate Dominum, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
143. Flocks a Mile Wide, Christopher Tin