Radio 4 - The Prompt afternoon play Wednesday 18th (today) - anyone know what the very well known classical piece used at the beginning is please?

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NoCommentingFromNowOn · 18/03/2026 14:27

Its very slow, piano, very sombre, extremely well known piece, but I don’t know who it’s by and ChatGPT isn’t indulging me.

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Agapornis · 18/03/2026 14:46

Satie - Gnossienne no. 1

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Agapornis · 18/03/2026 14:49

Or this if you prefer a Lang Lang version not from a 'relaxing classical for travel' compilation with a dog on the cover

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NoCommentingFromNowOn · 18/03/2026 14:51

@Agapornis THANK YOU! One of the most beautiful pieces I’ve heard recently ❤️

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