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Classical Fix

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Apr 11, 2021 • 30min

Valerie June

Jules Buckley mixes classical playlists for music-loving guests. If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here. This week, Jules is joined by American singer-songwriter Valerie June.Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and 'agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.
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Apr 4, 2021 • 31min

Dan Searle (Architects)

Jules Buckley mixes classical playlists for music-loving guests. If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here. This week, Jules is joined Dan Searle - drummer, songwriter and founder member of the metalcore band, Architects.Dan's playlist:Alexander Mosolov - The Iron Foundry Howard Skempton - Lento Nicolò Paganini - Caprice no.5 in A minor (from 24 Caprices) Philip Glass - Opening (from Glassworks), reworked by Max Cooper and Bruce Brubaker La Comtessa de Die - Estât ai en greu cossirier Igor Stravinsky - Finale from the FirebirdClassical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and 'agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.
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Mar 28, 2021 • 30min

Tamara Lindeman

Jules Buckley mixes classical playlists for music-loving guests. This week, Jules is joined by Canadian singer-songwriter Tamara Lindeman aka The Weather Station. Tamara's playlist:Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Violin Sonata in C minor (2nd mvt) Anna von Hausswolff - Theatre of Nature Erik Satie - Sylvie (from 3 melodies) Arnold Schoenberg - Verklarte Nacht (4th mvt) Gerard Pesson/Brahms - Nebenstuck [after Johannes Brahms] David Gamper/Deep Listening Band - Deep HocketsClassical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and 'agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.
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Mar 22, 2021 • 28min

Stuart Braithwaite

Jules Buckley mixes a classical playlist for Scottish multi-instrumentalist and Mogwai guitarist Stuart Braithwaite. If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here.Edmund Finnis - The Air Turning Schubert - Trio for piano and strings in E flat Morton Feldman - Mary Ann's Theme Lili Boulanger - Psalm 129 Liszt - Wiegenlied Brian Eno - Fullness of WindClassical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and 'agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.
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Mar 8, 2021 • 30min

Clemmie and Emma Barnett

Clemmie Burton-Hill returns to Classical Fix for a special one-off episode recorded for International Women’s Day on BBC Radio 3 - her first time hosting since a serious brain injury in early 2020. Clemmie regularly champions female composers whose music deserves to be better known and in this special edition, she mixes a playlist of all women composers from across the centuries, including new music being written today. Her guest is the broadcaster and new presenter of Radio 4's Woman’s Hour Emma Barnett. In January, Clemmie talked to Emma about her injury and her continuing recovery, including the powerful role music has played.Emma's playlist:Maria Szymanowska: Nocturne in A flat major 'La Murmure' Anna Meredith: Moonmoons Margaret Bonds/Langston Hughes: Dream Variation (from Three Dream Portraits) Lera Auerbach: Prelude for Violin and Piano Op.46 No.8 Florence Price: Nimble Feet (from Dances in the Canebrakes)This episode was first broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on International Women's Day 2021.
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Dec 21, 2020 • 29min

Jamz Supernova

Guest presenter Jules Buckley stands in for Clemmie Burton-Hill in a new series of Classical Fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving guests. This week, Jules is joined by DJ and curator Jamz Supernova.Jamz's playlist:Richard Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra (opening and Of the Backworldsmen) Isaac Albeniz: Granados (from Suite espanola) Dobrinka Tabakova: Whispered Lullaby Alberto Ginastera: Final dance ‘Malamba’ (from Estancia) Ludovic Lamothe: Album Leaf no.1 in F sharp minor JS Bach/Antonio Vivaldi/Paul Clark/Rakhi Singh: Prologue (Manchester Collective)Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and 'agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.
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Dec 14, 2020 • 27min

Marie Davidson

Guest presenter Jules Buckley stands in for Clemmie Burton-Hill in a new series of Classical fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving guests. This week, Jules is joined by musician and producer Marie Davidson.Marie's playlist:Franz Liszt: Three Concert Studies: no.3 ‘Un sospiro’ Ellen Fullman: Blue Tunnel Fields Robert Schumann: Wehmut (from Liederkreis, arranged by Reinbert de Leeuw) Missy Mazzoli: Death Valley Junction Alonso Lobo: Versa set in luctum Percy Grainger: Shallow BrownClassical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and 'agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.
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Dec 7, 2020 • 30min

Cuppy

Guest presenter Jules Buckley stands in for Clemmie Burton-Hill in a new series of Classical fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving guests. This week, Jules is joined by DJ and producer Cuppy.Cuppy's playlist:Jules Massenet: Navarraise (from Le Cid) Meredith Monk: Dark/Light 2 Camille Saint-Saens: Aquarium (from Carnival of the Animals) Samuel Akpabot: Pastoral (from Scenes from Nigeria) Hildur Guðnadóttir: Bathroom Dance (from the Joker soundtrack) George Frideric Handel: As With Rosy Steps The Morn (from Theadora)Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and 'agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.
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Nov 30, 2020 • 30min

Jack Garratt

Guest presenter Jules Buckley stands in for Clemmie Burton-Hill in a new series of Classical fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving guests. This week, Jules is joined by singer-songwriter Jack Garratt.Jack's playlist:John Luther Adams: ‘Sky with Four Suns’ from Canticles of the Sky Luigi Boccherini arr Luciano Berio: Ritirata notturna di Madrid Rachel Grimes: Systems/Layers John Tavener: Funeral Canticle David Kellner: Campanella Ralph Vaughan Williams: 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. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and 'agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.
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Nov 23, 2020 • 30min

Edith Bowman

Guest presenter Jules Buckley stands in for Clemmie Burton-Hill in a new series of Classical Fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving guests. This week Jules is joined by broadcaster, music lover and film buff Edith Bowman.William Lawes: Consort Set no.8 (1st mvt Fantazy ‘The Sunrise’) Ann Southam: Glass Houses no.5 (arranged for marimbas) Einojuhani Rautavaara: Kyrie (from Missa a cappella) Steve Martland: Dance Works Amy Beach: Young Birches Gustav Mahler: Symphony no.9 in D (4th movement)Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and 'agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.

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