Classical Fix

Clemmie devises the perfect classical playlist for children's author Andy Stanton, creator of the utterly grimsters Mr Gum. Recorded live with a lovely audience at Hay Festival.Andy's playlist in fullToru Takemitsu - Waltz (Face of Another) George Gershwin - Concerto for piano and orchestra (3rd movement) David Fennessy - The first thing, the last thing and everything in between Henry Purcell - Rondeau from Abdelazar incidental music Manuel de Falla - Nana from Popular Spanish songs Gustav Mahler - Symphony no.5 (4th movement) Cecile Chaminade - L’Ondine for pianoClassical Fix is a podcast from BBC Radio 3. If you're new to classical music and wondering where to start - this is where you start.

Writer, presenter, sex educator and host of Radio 1's Unexpected Fluids podcast, Alix Fox, tries Clemmie's classical playlist and is profoundly moved by a new discovery.Alix's playlist in fullArvo Part - Fratres Igor Stravinsky - The Shrovetide Fair (from Petrushka) Jennifer Higdon - Pale Yellow (from Piano Trio) Johann Paul von Westhoff - Imitazione delle Campane (from Sonata For Violin And Continuo III) Jean Sibelius - Symphony no.5 (Finale) James MacMillan - The Gallant WeaverClassical Fix is a podcast from BBC Radio 3. If you're new to classical music and wondering where to start - this is where you start.

Clemmie's classical playlist hits the spot with AJ Dean from folk-Americana band The Wandering Hearts. Turns out he's quite partial to a bit of choral music when he's in the bath...AJ's playlist in fullAndrea Falconieri - Chaconne in G Orlando de Lassus - Vide homo Amy Beach - Berceuse JS Bach - Prelude & Fugue in D (from the Well-Tempered Clavier) Thomas Ades - O Albion (from Arcadiana) Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in GClassical Fix is a podcast from BBC Radio 3. If you're new to classical music and wondering where to start - this is where you start.

Clemmie mixes a classical playlist for actor, producer and performer Lisa Dwan - one of the world's greatest interpreters of the works of playwright Samuel Beckett, appearing in an upcoming revival of hit TV series Top Boy later this year, produced by Drake.Lisa's playlist in fullHeitor Villa-Lobos - Prelude no.1 Rameau - Tristes apprêts from Castor and Pollux Caroline Shaw - The Orangery from Plan and Elevation John Filed - Nocturne no.3 Jóhann Jóhannsson - Orphic Hymn Brahms - Symphony no.4 (3rd movement)Classical Fix is a podcast from BBC Radio 3. If you're new to classical music and wondering where to start - this is where you start.

Comedian and actress Lolly discovers music for cooking, calming and comedy in Clemmie's classical playlist.Lolly's playlist: Manuel de Falla - Jota (from 7 Canciones populares Españolas) Chopin - Piano Concerto no.1 (2nd movement) Nico Muhly - Set Me as a Seal Bernstein - Mambo from West Side Story (Symphonic Dances) Amy Beach - Romance for violin and piano Tchaikovsky - Letter Scene from Eugene OneginClassical Fix is a podcast from BBC Radio 3. If you're new to classical music and wondering where to start - this is where you start.

Writer, blogger, podcast pioneer and all-round digital guru Emma tries Clemmie's classical playlist.Emma's playlist in fullMilhaud - Brazileira from Scaramouche Suite for 2 pianos Mussorgsky - Dawn over the Moscow River from Khovanshchina Orlando Gibbons - The Silver Swan Louise Farrenc - Piano Quintet no.1 in A minor (1st mvt) Max Richter - Spring 2 from Vivaldi's Four Seasons Recomposed Gorecki - Symphony of Sorrowful Songs (2nd mvt)Classical Fix is a podcast from BBC Radio 3. If you're new to classical music and wondering where to start - this is where you start.

Musical fireworks, didgeridoos, and loud men singing - Clemmie mixes an eclectic classical playlist for comedian and actor Natasia Demetriou.Natasia’s playlist in fullHandel - Music for the Royal Fireworks Sculthorpe - prelude from Stinrg Quartet no.14 Fanny Mendlessohn - Andante soave in E flat from 6 Melodies Allegri - Miserere Ravel - Piano Concerto in G (2nd movement) Mahler - Der Trunkene im Fuhling from Das Lied von der ErdeClassical Fix is a podcast from BBC Radio 3. If you're new to classical music and wondering where to start - this is where you start.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, another chance to hear writer and podcaster Bryony Gordon talking to Clemmie about mental health and music. In this episode, first broadcast in 2019, Bryony finds solace in Clemmie's classical playlist, from teeth-brushing tango to restorative Rachmaninov.There is some mild swearing in this programme.Bryony’s playlist in fullPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major (first movement) Astor Piazzolla: Libertango Sergei Rachmaninov: Symphony No 2 (third movement) Carlo Gesualdo: Madrigal for 5 voices: O dolce mio tesoro Franz Liszt: 6 Consolations (No 3)Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Clemmie returned to the show in 2021 for a special International Women's Day edition after suffering a serious brain injury in early 2020. The episode, along with all past episodes, is available to download on BBC Sounds.

Clemmie introduces stand-up comedian James Acaster to her classical playlist and finds out exactly what he thinks - and it’s not all plain sailing.James's playlist in fullAntonín Dvořák: Scherzo from Serenade for Strings Teresa Carreno: Mi Teresita Charlotte Bray: Agnus Dei Henryk Wieniawski: Legende Antonio Valente: Follias Criollas Richard Strauss: MetamorphosenClassical Fix is a podcast from BBC Radio 3. If you're new to classical music and wondering where to start - this is where you start.

Clemmie tries her classical playlist on actress and singer Ameila Warner, formerly known by her stage name 'Slow Moving Millie'.Jean-Baptiste Lully - Air, Deux insulaires from Roland Paul Hindemith - Trauermusik Chiquinha Gonzaga - Corta Jaca Sally Beamish - Gala Music (1st movement) Robert Pearsall - Lay a Garland Wagner - Liebestod from Tristan and IsoldeClassical Fix is a podcast from BBC Radio 3. If you're new to classical music and wondering where to start - this is where you start.