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Classical Fix

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Sep 19, 2021 • 30min

Cola Boyy

Guest presenter Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for multi-instrumentalist, singer and producer Cola Boyy.Cola Boyy's playlist:Joan Tower - Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman no.1 Dmitri Shostakovich - Piano Concerto no.2 in F major (2nd movement) Frank Zappa - The Dog Breath Variations / Uncle Meat Cecile Chaminade - Autumn from 6 Etudes de concert op.35 Errollyn Wallen - Peace on Earth Ravi Shankar - Concerto for Sitar and Orchestra (1st 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.
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Aug 1, 2021 • 30min

Clemmie with Elizabeth Day

As the BBC Proms begin, Clemency Burton-Hill returns for a special one-off edition, mixing a classical playlist for author, podcaster and presenter of BBC Radio 4's Open Book, Elizabeth Day, who first appeared on the podcast back in 2018. They discuss choral music, contralto voices and how it was the music of Max Richter that Clemmie turned to when she suffered a serious brain injury in 2020.Elizabeth's playlist:Nicola Porpora - Torbido intorno al core (from Meride e Selinunte) Francis Poulenc - Melancolie Eleanor Daley - Upon Your Heart Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita - Ceffylau Max Richter - Recomposed: Spring from Vivaldi's Four SeasonsClassical Fix is a weekly podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Subscribe on BBC Sounds.
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Jul 25, 2021 • 29min

Wes and Tanisha

Linton introduces Wes and Tanisha to classical music, exploring emotional and imaginative responses to different pieces, discussing diverse musical influences, highlighting Mariana Martinez's achievements, and reflecting on the emotional impact of classical music compared to well-known versions.
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Jul 18, 2021 • 28min

Emma Dabiri

Guest presenter Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week Linton is joined by author and broadcaster Emma Dabiri.Emma's playlist:JS Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor William Grant Still - Symphony no.1 (1st movement) Chiquinha Gonzaga - Agua do Vintem Pamela Z - Badagada Henry Ecccles - Double Bass Sonata (1st movement) Jonathan Dove - 'Departure' from Airport ScenesClassical 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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Jul 10, 2021 • 29min

Cheddar Gorgeous

Guest presenter Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week Linton is joined by drag artist and star of Channel 4's Drag SOS, Cheddar Gorgeous.Cheddar's playlist:Ferenc Farkas - Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century (5th movement) Caroline Shaw - Partita for 8 Singers (3rd movement 'Courante') Joe Hisaishi - The Legend of Ashitaka Francesca Caccini - Ciaccona Tchaikovsky - Symphony no.4 in F minor (2nd movement) Dan Locklair - The Breakers Pound (3rd movement 'Rag')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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Jul 5, 2021 • 30min

Jack Guinness

Guest presenter Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by writer, model, presenter and founder of the Queer Bible, Jack Guinness.Jack's playlist:Jean Baptiste Lully - Le Divertissement Royal de Versailles Wendy Carlos - Afterlife Francis Poulenc - Sonata for 2 Clarinets Gavin Higgins - Dark Arteries: These Scars Across Your Heart Samuel Barber - String Quartet in B Major (Adagio) Ethel Smyth - The March of the Women (from Songs of Sunrise)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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Jun 27, 2021 • 30min

Sian Eleri

Guest presenter Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week Linton is joined by Sian Eleri, presenter of Radio 1's Chillest Show.Sian's playlist:Teresa Carreno - Vals Gayo Edward Elgar - Where Corals Lie from Sea Pictures Eric Whitacre - Sleep (arranged for marimba quartet by Joby Burgess) Jean-Philippe Rameau - Zoroastre Overture Efrain Oscher - Soledad Jean Sibleius - Symphony no.5 (3rd 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.
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Jun 20, 2021 • 30min

Isy Suttie

Guest presenter Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week's guest is comedian, actress and writer Isy Suttie, whose new book 'Jane is Trying' comes out in July.Isy's playlist: Joseph Haydn - String Quartet no.63 in B flat “Sunrise” (2nd mvt) Lili Boulanger - D’un matin de printemps Steve Reich - Vermont Counterpoint Ludovic Lamothe - Album Leaf no.1 Donnacha Dennehy - Tessellatum (part 1) Engelbert Humperdinck - ‘Abends will ich schlafen gehn’ (Evening Prayer) from the opera Hansel and GretelClassical 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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Jun 13, 2021 • 30min

Jeffrey Boakye

Guest presenter Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week's guest is author, teacher and journalist Jeffrey Boakye.Jeffrey's playlist: Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges - Symphony no.2 (3rd mvt) Dora Pejačević - Meditation (for violin and piano) Felix Mendelssohn - Hebrides Overture Tan Dun - Floating Clouds from Eight Memories in Watercolor Michael Torke - Bright Blue Music Henry Purcell - Dido's lament, When I am laid in earth from Dido and AeneasClassical 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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Jun 6, 2021 • 30min

Nemone

Guest presenter Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week's guest is 6 Music DJ, broadcaster and psychotherapist Nemone.Nemone's playlist: Georg Philipp Telemann - Concerto G Major for 4 violins Grażyna Bacewicz - Overture for Symphonic Orchestra Daniel Herskedal - Time of Water Sergei Rachmaninov - Waltz from Suite No 2 four two pianos Nathalie Joachim - Madan Bellegarde Ralph Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a theme by Thomas TallisClassical 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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