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

Mar 7, 2022 • 29min
Sigrid
For International Women's Day 2022, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for singer and songwriter Sigrid.Sigrid's playlist:Gabriela Montero - Improvisation on Pachelbel's Canon in D major
Louise Farrenc - Symphony no. 1 in C minor (4th movement)
Hannah Peel - The Unfolding
Barbara Strozzi - Amor dormiglione
Dobrinka Tabakova - Concerto for cello and orchestra, 3rd movement 'Radiant'
Klein - Hope DealersClassical 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.

Feb 28, 2022 • 29min
Bastille's Dan Smith
Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week Linton is joined by Dan Smith, singer of the band Bastille and co-host of the podcast Turn Up for the Books.Dan's playlist:Astor Piazzolla - Pedro y Pedro
Ruth Crawford Seeger - Rissolty Rossolty
Antonio Vivaldi - Vedrò con mio diletto (arranged for flugelhorn)
Katharine Parker - Arc-en-ciel
Ola Gjeilo - Ubi Caritas
Dorothy Lawson - Epic SodaClassical 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.

Feb 21, 2022 • 29min
Chris Hawkins
Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week Linton is joined by broadcaster and BBC Radio 6 Music DJ Chris Hawkins, host of weekday mornings and a brand new show on BBC Sounds called 'The Remix' which celebrates reimagined, re-versioned and remixed music..Chris's playlist:Clara Schumann - Piano Concerto in A minor (1st movement)
Nico Muhly - Bright Mass with Canons (Kyrie)
JS Bach - Cello Suite no.6 in D major (Sarabande)
Amanda Feery - It's in the trees, it's coming
Helene de Montgeroult - Piano Sonata in A minor (2nd movement)
Maurice Ravel - Daphnis and Chloe Suite no.2Classical 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.

Dec 27, 2021 • 30min
Jamie Dornan
Clemmie Burton-Hill returns to host a seasonal edition with special guest Jamie Dornan, star of the upcoming film ‘Belfast’ and a new BBC One thriller, ‘The Tourist’. Clemmie mixes Jamie a playlist of classical tracks, offering a musical escape to calm the festive frenzy.Jamie's playlist:David Lang - Again
Angela Morley - Reverie
JS Bach arr. Christian Badzura - For Johann (performed by Vikingur Olafsson)
Ricky Ian Gordon - Will There Really be a morning
Beethoven - Piano Concerto No.1
BONUS TRACK: Max Richter - On The Nature Of Daylight (orchestral version)Classical Fix is a weekly podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. After suffering a serious brain injury in 2020, Clemmie returned to host two special episodes earlier this year with guests Emma Barnett and Elizabeth Day and appears this Christmas ahead of the release of her new book ‘Another Year of Wonder’.Subscribe to Classical Fix on BBC Sounds.

Nov 1, 2021 • 30min
Nina Conti
Guest presenter Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for his music-loving guest. This week, Linton is joined by actress, ventriloquist and comedian Nina Conti.Nina's playlist:Witold Lutoslawski - Variations on a theme of Paganini (arranged by Alexander Warenberg)
Ester Magi - Vesper
Meredith Monk - Earth Seen from Above
Francis Poulenc - Gloria
Inez S. McComas - The Middle Pigeons
Alice Mary Smith - Symphony in C minor (2nd movement)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.

Oct 24, 2021 • 31min
Ayo Akinwolere
Guest presenter Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for his music-loving guest. This week, Linton is joined by broadcaster Ayo Akinwolere.Ayo's playlist:Robert Nathaniel Dett - Ave Maria
Valerie Coleman - Red Clay & Mississippi Delta
Errollyn Wallen - Concerto Grosso (2nd movement)
Julius Eastman - Gay Guerrilla
Fela Sowande - Akinla from African Suite
Täpp Collective - ViologyClassical 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 17, 2021 • 30min
Oliver Jeffers
Guest presenter Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for visual artist and author Oliver Jeffers, whose new picture book 'There's a Ghost in this House' has just come out.Oliver's playlist:Malcolm Arnold - Tam o'Shanter
Caterina Assandra - Motetti op.2: O Dulcis Amor Jesu
Philip Glass - Etude no.1
Nora Douglas Holt - Nora's Dance
George Frideric Handel - Ombra mai fu (from the opera Serse)
Kate Whitley - RipplesClassical 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 10, 2021 • 28min
Mr Motivator
Guest presenter Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for fitness instructor Mr Motivator aka Derrick Evans.Mr Motivator's playlist:Samuel Coleridge-Taylor - Ballade in A minor op.33
Elena Kats-Chernin - Fast Blue Village 2
Liliʻuokalani - He Mele Lahui Hawai’i
Isaac Albeniz - Asturias
Barbara Strozzi - Che si puo fare?
Mozart - Marriage of Figaro OvertureClassical 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 3, 2021 • 28min
Fi and Jane
Guest presenter Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for broadcasters Fi Glover and Jane Garvey whose new book 'Did I Say That Out Loud?' has just come out.Fi and Jane's playlist:Germaine Taillferre - Pastorale inca
George Walker - Lyric for Strings
Jessie Montgomery - Starburst
Henry Purcell - Chaconne for flutes
Poppy Ackroyd - The Calm Before
Leo Delibes - Flower Duet from LakmeClassical 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 26, 2021 • 30min
Sarah Solemani
Guest presenter Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for writer and actor Sarah Solemani, creator of the BBC One drama Ridley Road.Sarah's playlist:Fanny Mendelssohn- Allegretto from 6 melodies op.4
Aaron Copland - Quiet City
Alfonso X - Cantigas de Santa Maria (no.166)
Elizabeth Poston - The Water of Tyne
Rebecca Dale - Can’t Sleep
Maurice Ravel - BoleroClassical 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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