Podcast
Classical Fix
Hosted by BBC Radio 3 · EN
The podcast for classical newbies. If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here.
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Cherry Healey
Mar 25, 202400:29:44Tap to summarizeLinton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on presenter Cherry Healey.Cherry's playlist:Julie Cooper - VENUS in Sunlight Grey Bedřich Smetana - Vltava (Má Vlast) Francesco Turini - Sonata à 31 (Madrigali, Book 1: No. 18) Erik Satie - Gnossienne No. 1 Rosanna Scalfi Marcello - Non v'e core più infelice del mio core innamorato (12 Cantatas: No. 7 - Arde quest'alma) Aziza Mustafa Zadeh - Holiday BlessingsClassical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Each week, Linton mixes a bespoke playlist for his guest, who then joins him to share their impressions of their new classical discoveries. Linton Stephens is a bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra and has also performed with the BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.
Transcribe →Corinne Bailey Rae
Mar 18, 202400:29:46Tap to summarizeLinton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on musician and songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae.Corinne's playlist:Dorothy Howell - Humoresque Samuel Coleridge-Taylor - Deep River John Dowland - Lachrimae Antiquae Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 4 in G Major: IV. Sehr behaglich Christina Spinei - Meet Me Under the Clock George Frederic Handel - Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV258 'Zadok the Priest'Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Each week, Linton mixes a bespoke playlist for his guest, who then joins him to share their impressions of their new classical discoveries. Linton Stephens is a bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra and has also performed with the BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.
Transcribe →Dane Baptiste
Mar 11, 202400:29:55Tap to summarizeLinton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on his music-loving guest, the comedian, writer and presenter Dane Baptiste. Dane's playlist:Shostakovich: Festive Overture Olivia Belli: Sibyl Susan Spain-Dunk: Cantilena for clarinet and orchestra Op. 51 Ēriks Ešenvalds: Stars Wilhelmine von Bayreut: Concerto for harpsichord and strings in G minor, I Allegro Jacques Loussier: Prelude No. 1 in C major, BWV 846Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Each week, Linton mixes a bespoke playlist for his guest, who then joins him to share their impressions of their new classical discoveries. Linton Stephens is a bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra and has also performed with the BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.
Transcribe →Ania Magliano
Mar 4, 202400:28:51Tap to summarizeLinton Stephens tries out a playlist of all women composers on comedian Ania Magliano, in a special International Women's Day edition of Classical Fix.Ania's playlist:Cecile Chaminade - 6 Etudes de concert - book 1 for piano (Op.35), no.2; Automne Ayanna Witter-Johnson - Earth Dorothy Howell - Lamia - symphonic poem Hildegard von Bingen - O vis eternitatis Ida Presti - SegoviaClassical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Each week, Linton mixes a bespoke playlist for his guest, who then joins him to share their impressions of their new classical discoveries. Linton Stephens is a bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra and has also performed with the BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.
Transcribe →Anton Du Beke
Feb 26, 202400:29:48Tap to summarizeLinton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on Strictly Come Dancing judge, entertainer and author Anton Du Beke.Anton's playlist:Marquez: Conga del Fuego Emilie Mayer: Piano Quartet in E flat major, i Allegro con moto Janet Wheeler: Beati quorum via Piazzolla arr. Storlokken: Estaciónes porteñas: No. 3, Invierno Prorteño Anonymous: Folia: Rodrigo Martinez Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty (Suite), WaltzClassical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Each week, Linton mixes a bespoke playlist for his guest, who then joins him to share their impressions of their new classical discoveries. Linton Stephens is a bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra and has also performed with the BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.
Transcribe →Jo Brand
Feb 19, 202400:30:22Tap to summarizeLinton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian, actor, presenter and writer Jo Brand.Jo's playlist:Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor, Op 82 (3rd mvt) Francisco Guerrero - Maria Magdalene Meredith Monk - The Games: Memory Song (arr. J Wolfe for voices & chamber ensemble) Antonio Pasculli - Le Api (Etude Caractéristique for oboe and piano) Francesca Caccini - Romanesca Edvard Grieg - Piano Concerto in A minor, Op 16 (2nd mvt)Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Each week, Linton mixes a bespoke playlist for his guest, who then joins him to share their impressions of their new classical discoveries. Linton Stephens is a bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra and has also performed with the BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.
Transcribe →Kirk Flash
Feb 12, 202400:25:37Tap to summarizeLinton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on his music-loving guest. This week Linton is joined by writer and podcaster Kirk Flash.Kirk's playlist:Jean Sibelius - Finlandia John McHugh - My England Ludwig van Beethoven - Mass in C Major (Kyrie) Caroline Shaw - Valencia Ethel Smyth - Double Concerto for Horn and Violin (2nd movement) Nico Muhly - Etude 3Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Each week, Linton mixes a bespoke playlist for his guest, who then joins him to share their impressions of their new classical discoveries. Linton Stephens is a bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra and has also performed with the BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.
Transcribe →Rosie Holt
Feb 5, 202400:27:31Tap to summarizeLinton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian Rosie Holt.Rosie's Playlist: Joly Braga Santos - Concerto for Strings in D Minor, Op. 17: III. Allegro ben marcato J S Bach - Piece d'Orgue in G major BWV 572 arr for viols Steve Reich - The Four sections for orchestra: no.4; Full Orchestra Donna McKevitt (words by Derek Jarman) - Sebastiane Elgar - Variations on an original theme ('Enigma') Op.36 for orch: Variation 9; NimrodClassical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Each week, Linton mixes a bespoke playlist for his guest, who then joins him to share their impressions of their new classical discoveries. Linton Stephens is a bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra and has also performed with the BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.
Transcribe →Michelle Dockery and Michael Fox
Jan 29, 202400:29:46Tap to summarizeLinton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on his music-loving guest. This week, Linton is joined by Downton Abbey stars turned music duo Michelle Dockery and Michael Fox.Michelle and Michael's playlist:Qunihico Hashimoto - Symphony No. 1 in D Major (3rd movement) Ghislaine Reece-Trapp - In Paradisum Camille Saint-Saens - Danse macabre Dobrinka Tabakova - Desert Swimmers Franz Schubert - Piano Trio No. 2 E-Flat Major (2nd movement) Anne Boyd - The Beginning of the DayClassical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Each week, Linton mixes a bespoke playlist for his guest, who then joins him to share their impressions of their new classical discoveries. Linton Stephens is a bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra and has also performed with the BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.
Transcribe →Chloe Petts
Oct 30, 202300:29:50Tap to summarizeLinton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian Chloe Petts.Chloe's playlist:Fela Sowande - African Suite (1st mvt, Joyful Day) Jasdeep Singh Degun – Ulterior Motives Paul Dukas - The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Wilhelmine von Bayreuth - Concerto for harpsichord and strings in G minor (1st mvt) Hildur Guðnadóttir- Fólk fær andlit Emilie Mayer - Piano Quartet in E flat major (1st mvt)Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Each week, Linton mixes a bespoke playlist for his guest, who then joins him to share their impressions of their new classical discoveries. Linton Stephens is a bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra and has also performed with the BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.
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