Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week Linton is joined by comedian, actor and writer Michelle de Swarte, star of hit comedy horror series The Baby.Michelle's playlist:Rebecca Clarke - Two Pieces for viola and cello: no.1 Lullaby Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Marriage of Figaro: Letter Duet Terry Riley - A Rainbow in the Curved Air Takashi Yoshimatsu - And birds are still Isobel Waller-Bridge - September Gustav Mahler - Symphony no.2 (finale)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.

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by actor and drummer Ritu Arya, star of hit TV series The Umbrella Academy and member of the indie band KIN.Ritu's playlist:Alan Silvestri - The Avengers Arvo Part - My Heart's in the Highlands Jaakko Mantyjarvi - Pseudo-Yoik Amy Beach - A Hermit Thrush At Morn Ludvig van Beethoven - Symphony no.7 (first movement) Beatrice Nicholas - PsalmusClassical 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.

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by BBC Open Music trainees, Rebecka Oberg and Jordan Mascoll.Rebecka and Jordan's playlist:Pauline Viardot - 2 pieces for piano: Serenade George Frederic Handel - Sarabande from harpsichord suite in D minor Couperin/Ades - Les Baricades Misterieuses Rebecca Dale - Materna Requiem: 6. Paradisum Interlude John Dowland - I saw my lady weep Fiona Monbet - Joy SongOpen Music brings new creatives and musicians of all genres, styles and backgrounds from across the UK to the BBC; designed to develop new collaborations, exciting ideas and reflect today’s audiences in live orchestral music. Alongside training sessions, masterclasses, hands-on experience and mentoring, trainees work with the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Proms & other BBC teams to build, shape and deliver a BBC Prom in 2022.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.

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by comedian and writer Sarah Keyworth.Sarah's playlist:Helene de Montgeroult - Sonata in F minor op.5 no.2 (3rd mvt) Sarah Elise Thompson - Striking Out Giuseppe Maria Orlandini - Col versar, barbaro, il sangue from Berenice Natalie Klouda - Piano Trio no.1 'Fantasy Triptych': Explorations: Clara Stefano Landi - Augellin (arr. voice and electric guitar) 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.

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by journalist, drummer and weather presenter, Owain Wyn Evans.Owain's playlist:Grace Williams - Sea Sketches: Sailing Song Carl Neilsen - Symphony no.4 (4th movement) Thomas Tallis - If Ye Love Me ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me (arranged by Caroline Shaw) Antonio Pasculli - Melody for Cor Anglais and Piano Elena Kats-Chernin - Pitter PatterClassical 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.

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by author, meditation teacher and founder of Just Breathe, Michael James Wong.Michael's playlist:Enrique Granados - Danza Espanola (no.6) Florence Price - Violin Concerto no.1 (2nd movement) Donna McKevitt - Keeping Quiet Agathe Baker Grondahl - Serenade op.15 no.1 Agostino Steffani - Se t'eclissi o bella face from Orlando generoso Ralph Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending (arranged for chamber ensemble by Claire O'Connell)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.

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by BBC Open Music trainees, Meghan Kulkarni and Keeley Ray aka Keeley the Producer.Open Music brings new creatives and musicians of all genres, styles and backgrounds from across the UK to the BBC; designed to develop new collaborations, exciting ideas and reflect today’s audiences in live orchestral music. Alongside training sessions, masterclasses, hands-on experience and mentoring, trainees work with the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Proms & other BBC teams to build, shape and deliver a BBC Prom in 2022.Meghan and Keeley's playlist:Leonard Bernstein - Candide Overture Rhonda Larson - Be Still My Soul Eric Whitacre - The Seal Lullaby Marie Jaell - Cello Concerto in F (3rd movement) Anna Meredith - Midi (arranged for violin and electronics) Edward Elgar - Nimrod from the Enigma Variations (arranged by Alexis Ffrench)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.

Clemency Burton-Hill returns to host a special edition of Classical Fix as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, mixing a classical playlist for bestselling psychotherapist Julia Samuel whose new book 'Every Family Has a Story' explores how we are influenced by our families and how we can change. Clemmie's playlist for Julia has family at its heart and together they explore how music can help us connect to ourselves and to each other, and how it allows us to feel the pain and darkness that can ultimately help us heal.Julia's playlist:Lili Boulanger - D'un Jardin Clair CPE Bach - Cello Concerto in A major (3rd movement) Domenico Scarlatti - Agnus Dei from Missa Breve 'La Stella' Gustav Mahler - Kindertotenlieder: Nun will die Sonn' so hell aufgeh'n Robert Schumann - Widmung (arranged by Clara Schumann) Johannes Brahms - Intermezzo no.1 in E flat (Op.117)

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by doctor and ex-Gladiator, Zoe Williams.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.

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by magician, illusionist and hip-hop dancer, Richard Essien aka Magical Bones.Bones's playlist:Ann Southam - Glass Houses no.2 (arranged for marimbas) Fanny Mendelssohn - Piano Sonata in G minor (2nd movement) George Frideric Handel - "Vo' dar pace a un' alma altiera" from the opera Tamerlano Hania Rani/Dobrawa Czocher - Prelude in C minor Wililam Walton - Portsmouth Point Eric Ewazen - A Duet for Our Time: 3rd movement 'Of Anguish'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.