Presenter:Livia Lin 凌崎偵
First Notes with Livia Lin is your morning, perfectly composed on Radio 4. Tailored for the early hours, this vibrant hub connects you directly to Hong Kong’s creative scene through relaxed, insightful conversations with local arts insiders. Whether you need high-energy rhythms for a morning workout or breezy playlists to beat the summer heat, Livia curates the perfect soundtrack to shape your day. So pour a coffee, tune in, and let’s start the morning together.
21/08/2026 - Today's Playlist: Good morning
Gesualdo: Madrigals, Libro 6 (ix. Deh, come invan sospiro)
Dudok Quartet Amsterdam
Schumann: Myrthen, op.25 (xxiv. Du bist wie eine blume)
Christian-Pierre La Marca, cello
Jean-Frédéric Neuburger, piano
Wallace: Symphonic Poem no.6 'Villon' (v. Ballade pour prier Nôtre Dame)
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Martyn Brabbins
J S Bach: Cello Suite no.1 in G major, bwv1007 (iv. Sarabande)
Jakob Lindberg, lute
Friedrich Kuhlau: Trio in G major, op.119 (ii. Adagio patetico)
Noémi Győri, flute
Gergely Maderas, flute
Alexander Ullman, piano
Mendelssohn: Sinfonia for Strings no.5 in B-flat major, mwv n5 (ii. Andante - presto)
Europa Galante / Fabio Biondi
Presenter:Livia Lin 凌崎偵
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