This week’s Classic FM radio highlights – including featured albums this week
5 August 2024, 10:11 | Updated: 17 February 2025, 13:08
The best programmes and music we’ve got coming up on Classic FM this week, beginning 10 February.
We hope all our listeners are looking forward to a week of the best classical music, right here on Classic FM. This week we are celebrating John Williams, the legendary film composer who turned 93 on Saturday.
If there’s a piece of music you’d like to hear this week, remember you can always ask for it on Classic FM Requests with Anne-Marie Minhall from 1-2pm. Get in touch here, text 61812, or ask your Alexa to ‘send a request to Classic FM’. You can also send a request via WhatsApp on 03457 49 1812.
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Nicola Matteis - 'Ground after the Scotch Humour'
Classic FM’s Album of the Week
Alice Sara Ott | John Field's Complete Nocturnes
Every morning this week, join Alexander Armstrong for his Album of the Week, which features a new release of Irish composers John Field's nocturnes, performed by Alice Sara Ott.
John Field was one of the most famous pianists of his day and is credited with the invention of the Nocturne, which became one of the most popular genres of piano music in the mid-19th century.
Classic FM’s Star in the Spotlight
John Williams
From 4pm, join Margherita Taylor for her Star in the Spotlight. Every weekday, she features a special musician and sheds some light on their life and work.
This week features the legendary film composer, John Williams. His scores have accompanied some of the biggest films ever made, including Jurassic Park, Jaws and the Harry Potter. Tune in to hear a selection of his greatest works.
John Williams conducts ‘Harry Potter’ with LA Philharmonic at Hogwarts Castle
