
Classical Fix
The podcast for classical newbies. If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here.
Latest episodes

Oct 23, 2023 • 29min
Karl Queensborough
Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on actor and West End star Karl Queensborough.Karl's Playlist:Pyotr Tchaikovsky - Symphony no. 4 in F minor Op.36: 4th movement; Finale (Allegro con fuoco)
Nathalie Joachim - Madan Bellegarde
Faure - Requiem for soprano, baritone, chorus and orchestra (Op.48), Kyrie
Barbara Croall - Nbiidaasamishkaamin
Vincente Lucitano - Emendemus in melius
Shida Shahabi - Futo

Oct 15, 2023 • 30min
Dean McCullough
Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on Radio 1 presenter Dean McCullough.Dean's playlist:Aaron Copland - Appalachian Spring Suite
Lena Natalia - The Knight
Cécile Chaminade - Concertino (op.107)
Ayanna Witter-Johnson - Draw the Line
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Piano Sonata No. 11 In A (1st movement)
Hooshyar Khayam - PostludeClassical 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.

Oct 8, 2023 • 28min
Charlotte Ritchie
Actress and singer Charlotte Ritchie joins Linton Stephens to explore a classical playlist. They discuss the emotional movement of music, Amanda Lee Falkenberg's cinematic Symphony, the profound pieces by Shostakovich and Pamela Z, a unique and unsettling composition, a reworked 17th-century piece, and the mesmerizing 'Ending' by Brendan Edder.

Oct 1, 2023 • 28min
Nadia Jae
To celebrate the start of Black History Month, Linton Stephens puts together classical playlist of black women composers for 1xtra Breakfast presenter Nadia Jae. Nadia's playlist:Florence Price - Symphony no.3 in C minor (4th movement)
Chiquinha Gonzaga - Saudade
Valerie Coleman - Tracing Visions for string orchestra (1st movement “Till”)
Edewede Oriwoh - We Remember
Tania Leon - Inura: Understanding
Courtney Bryan - Eternal RestClassical 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.

Sep 24, 2023 • 28min
Shazia Mirza
Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian and Celebrity MasterChef semi-finalist Shazia Mirza.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.

Sep 17, 2023 • 29min
Karen Bryson
Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on his music-loving guest. This week, Linton is joined by actress, writer and director Karen Bryson.Karen's playlist:Felix Mendelssohn - Overture "A Midsummer Night's Dream", Op. 21
Hedwige Chrétien - Nuit
Igor Stravinsky - Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring, Pt. 2 "The Sacrifice": Sacrificial Dance
Suzanne Ciani - The Velocity Of Love
Nadia Boulanger - Vers la vie nouvelle
Abel Selaocoe - Ibuyile I'Africa / Africa is BackClassical 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.

Jul 2, 2023 • 30min
Keegan Hirst
Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for rugby league player Keegan Hirst.Keegan's playlist:Marianna Martines - Piano Concerto in A major (1st movement)
Henriette Bosmans - Nuit Calme (from Impressions)
JS Bach - Cello Suite No. 1 in G major (arranged for saxophone)
Philip Glass - Light
Eleanor Daley - Grandmother Moon
Gustav Holst - The Planets: Jupiter, the bringer of jollityClassical 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.

Jun 25, 2023 • 28min
Robin Morgan, live at Hay Festival
In a special edition recorded live at Hay Festival 2023, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedian, writer and actor Robin Morgan.Robin's playlist:Grace Williams - Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes
Niccolò Paganini - Moses Fantasy arr for double basses
John Tavener - Song for Athene
Francesca Caccini - Ciaccona
Dobrinka Tabakova - Concerto for cello and strings (2nd mvt 'Longing')
Tolga Kashif - The Queen Symphony (5th 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.

Jun 18, 2023 • 30min
Athena Kugblenu live at Hay Festival
In a special edition recorded live at Hay Festival 2023, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedian Athena Kugblenu.Athena's playlist:James Moody - Spanish Fantasy for Harmonica and Orchestra, "Toledo"
Amy Beach - Romance op.23
Valerie Coleman - Red Clay & Mississippi Delta
Heitor Villa-Lobos - Aria from Bachiana Brasileira no.5
Hania Rani - Glass
Ottorino Respighi - Pines of Rome: The Pines of the Appian WayClassical 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.

Jun 11, 2023 • 30min
Jojo Moyes, live at Hay Festival
In a special edition recorded live at Hay Festival 2023, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for best-selling writer Jojo Moyes.Jojo's playlist:Rita Strohl - Grande Fantaisie-Quintette (2nd mvt)
Percy Grainger - Walking Tune
Suad Bushnaq - The Borrowed Dress
Jean-Philippe Rameau - Les Boreades: Entree de Polymnie
Aaron Copland - Billy the Kid: Mexican Dance and Finale
Lili Boulanger - Psalm 129Classical 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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