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

Nov 16, 2020 • 30min
Cory Henry
This year Jules Buckley and Cory Henry celebrate Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions album at the 2023 Proms. Revisit this special episode of Classical Fix first aired in 2020.Guest presenter Jules Buckley mixes a bespoke classical playlist for composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Cory Henry.Cory's playlist:Johannes Brahms: Symphony no.4 (3rd movement )
William Grant Still: Summerland (from Three Visions)
Igor Stravinsky: Tango No.72 arranged for orchestra
Kate Moore: Broken Rosary
Giacomo Puccini: Vissi d'arte (from Tosca)
Maurice Ravel: Quartet in F (1st movement) arranged for Ondes Martenot ensembleClassical 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'. Jules 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.

Nov 9, 2020 • 30min
Laura Marling
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 Laura Marling.Laura's playlist:Louise Farrenc: Overture no.1 in E Minor
Jennifer Higdon: Nocturne (from String Poetic)
Jonathan Dove: Vertue
Santiago de Murcia: Gaitas (from Saldivar Codex no.4)
Sarah Nicolls: Sleep Scene
Richard Strauss: Beim Schlafengehen (from Four Last Songs)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.

Nov 2, 2020 • 30min
Arlo Parks
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 poet and singer Arlo Parks.Arlo's playlist:Gabriel Faure: Agnus Dei (from Requiem)
Steve Reich: Music for 18 Musicians (opening)
George Walker: Lyric for Strings
Gabriela Montero: Winter (an improvisation on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons)
Conlon Nancarrow: Study no.6 (from Studies for Player Piano)
Valgeir Sigurðsson/Liam Byrne: Somnoptera 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.

Aug 30, 2020 • 30min
Blake Mills
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 LA-based guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer, Blake Mills.Blake's playlist:Maurice Ravel - Trois poemes de Stephane Mallarme: no.1 Soupir
Charles Ives - The Unanswered Question
Hildegard von Bingen - Vos flores rosarum
Jonny Greenwood - Tree Strings
Felix Mendelssohn - Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor (2nd movement)
Richard Ayres - No. 37b (4th movement 'Exit')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.

Aug 23, 2020 • 30min
Georgia
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 Mercury-nominated singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Georgia Barnes.Georgia's playlist:Joseph Haydn - Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major (3rd movement)
Anna Clyne - DANCE (1st movement 'When you're broken up')
Thomas Adès - 3 Studies from Couperin: no. 1. Les Amusemens
Robert Schumann - Kreisleriana: no.4 Sehr langsam
Oliver Leith - Honey Siren (3rd movement 'Like slow dancing in honey')
Claude Debussy - Clair de Lune from Suite Bergamasque (arranged by Isao Tomita)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.

Aug 16, 2020 • 30min
Swindle
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, Swindle.Swindle's playlist:Gustav Holst - The Planets, Op 32 - 1. Mars, the Bringer of War
Philip Glass - North Star
Knut Nysted - Immortal Bach
Marianna Martines - La Tempesta: IV. Alfin fra le tempesta
Manuel de Falla - El amor brujo
George Gershwin - Piano Concerto in F major (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.

Aug 9, 2020 • 29min
Afrodeutsche
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 Manchester-based artist, composer, producer and DJ, Afrodeutsche aka Henrietta Smith-Rolla.Afrodeutsche's playlist:JS Bach - Sarabande from Partita no.4 in D (performed by Glenn Gould)
John Adams - Grand Pianola Music: Part 2 'On the Dominant Divide'
Errollyn Wallen - Concerto Grosso (2nd movement)
Gregorio Allegri - Miserere
Erich Korngold - Romance from The Adventures of Robin Hood
Gavin Bryars - Titanic Hymn from The Sinking of the TitanicClassical 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.

Aug 2, 2020 • 30min
Jehnny Beth
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. In this episode, Jules is joined by French musician, singer-songwriter and Savages front woman, Jehnny Beth. She recently released her debut solo album TO LOVE IS TO LIVE and has collaborated with artists such as Trentemøller, Julian Casablancas, The xx and Gorillaz.Jehnny Beth's playlist:Johannes Brahms - Ballade no .4
Arnold Schoenberg - Pierrot Lunaire (Part 3 no.21 O Alter Duft)
Claire M Singer - Wrangham
Steve Reich - America, Before the war from Different Trains
Roxanna Panufnik - Kyrie after Byrd
Gustav Mahler - Symphony no. 4 (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.

Jul 26, 2020 • 30min
Poppy Ajudha
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 Poppy Ajudha, a singer and musician who meshes jazz and R’n’B with soul and electronic music, and counts Barack Obama as a fan of her music.Poppy Ajudha's playlist:Aaron Copland - Clarinet Concerto (1st movement)
Patrick Watson - Hommage
Nadia Boulanger - 3 pieces for cello and piano (No. 2)
Jean Barriere - Sonata for Two Cellos
Igor Stravinsky - Symphony of Psalms (3rd movement)
Anna Meredith - NautilusClassical 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.

Jul 19, 2020 • 28min
Nadine Shah
Guest presenter Jules Buckley stands in for Clemmie Burton-Hill in a brand new four-part series of Classical Fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving special guests. In the first episode, Jules is joined by Mercury-nominated singer and musician Nadine Shah, whose highly-acclaimed new album 'Kitchen Sink' explores her own experience of life as a 30-something woman. Also featuring later in the series is musician and Savages singer, Jehnny Beth.Nadine Shah's playlist:Dmitri Shostakovich - Symphony no.5 (last movement)
Arvo Pärt - Fratres
Clara Schumann - Piano Concerto in A minor (2nd movement)
Jean Sibelius - Finlandia
Caroline Shaw - Valencia
Scott Walker - Farmer in the CityClassical 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.