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

Classical Fix BBC Radio 3

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    • 4.7 • 163 Ratings

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

    Cherry Healey

    Cherry Healey

    Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on presenter Cherry Healey.
    Cherry's playlist:
    Julie Cooper - VENUS in Sunlight Grey
    Bedřich Smetana - Vltava (Má Vlast)
    Francesco Turini - Sonata à 31 (Madrigali, Book 1: No. 18)
    Erik Satie - Gnossienne No. 1
    Rosanna Scalfi Marcello - Non v'e core più infelice del mio core innamorato (12 Cantatas: No. 7 - Arde quest'alma)
    Aziza Mustafa Zadeh - Holiday Blessings
    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.

    • 29 min
    Corinne Bailey Rae

    Corinne Bailey Rae

    Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on musician and songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae.
    Corinne's playlist:
    Dorothy Howell - Humoresque
    Samuel Coleridge-Taylor - Deep River
    John Dowland - Lachrimae Antiquae
    Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 4 in G Major: IV. Sehr behaglich
    Christina Spinei - Meet Me Under the Clock
    George Frederic Handel - Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV258 'Zadok the Priest'
    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.

    • 29 min
    Dane Baptiste

    Dane Baptiste

    Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on his music-loving guest, the comedian, writer and presenter Dane Baptiste.
    Dane's playlist:
    Shostakovich: Festive Overture
    Olivia Belli: Sibyl
    Susan Spain-Dunk: Cantilena for clarinet and orchestra Op. 51
    Ēriks Ešenvalds: Stars
    Wilhelmine von Bayreut: Concerto for harpsichord and strings in G minor, I Allegro
    Jacques Loussier: Prelude No. 1 in C major, BWV 846
    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.

    • 29 min
    Ania Magliano

    Ania Magliano

    Linton Stephens tries out a playlist of all women composers on comedian Ania Magliano, in a special International Women's Day edition of Classical Fix.
    Ania's playlist:
    Cecile Chaminade - 6 Etudes de concert - book 1 for piano (Op.35), no.2; Automne
    Ayanna Witter-Johnson - Earth
    Dorothy Howell - Lamia - symphonic poem
    Hildegard von Bingen - O vis eternitatis
    Ida Presti - Segovia
    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.

    • 28 min
    Anton Du Beke

    Anton Du Beke

    Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on Strictly Come Dancing judge, entertainer and author Anton Du Beke.
    Anton's playlist:
    Marquez: Conga del Fuego
    Emilie Mayer: Piano Quartet in E flat major, i Allegro con moto
    Janet Wheeler: Beati quorum via
    Piazzolla arr. Storlokken: Estaciónes porteñas: No. 3, Invierno Prorteño
    Anonymous: Folia: Rodrigo Martinez
    Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty (Suite), Waltz
    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.

    • 29 min
    Jo Brand

    Jo Brand

    Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian, actor, presenter and writer Jo Brand.
    Jo's playlist:
    Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor, Op 82 (3rd mvt)
    Francisco Guerrero - Maria Magdalene
    Meredith Monk - The Games: Memory Song (arr. J Wolfe for voices & chamber ensemble)
    Antonio Pasculli - Le Api (Etude Caractéristique for oboe and piano)
    Francesca Caccini - Romanesca
    Edvard Grieg - Piano Concerto in A minor, Op 16 (2nd mvt)
    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.

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
163 Ratings

163 Ratings

Sjrsjrc ,

Interpretations are thought inspiring

Love hearing the different interpretations of the same piece of music, and questioning myself for my views too. A great way to discover more modern classical music too!

Claxtondog ,

It’s a great format but…

I wish they didn’t include that “mix-tape” of all the tracks they’ll be listening to. It takes the surprise out of the show and the juxtaposition of different styles is somewhat cacophonous.

lozjenmac ,

Brilliant

I’m a big fan of Classical Fix. Simple yet engaging format. Shines a light on lesser known works and composers.
Linton as Guest Presenter is a highlight for me. Can hear how much he loves talking about music. His guests evidently feel comfortable to talk candidly about music and beyond, and Linton enables them to do so with ease.
More please BBC!

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