Classical Fix

BBC Radio 3

4.8 (59)
MUSIC

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

MAR 25

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.

30 min
MAR 18

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.

30 min
MAR 11

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.

30 min
MAR 4

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.

29 min
FEB 26

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.

30 min
FEB 19

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
FEB 12

Kirk Flash

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on his music-loving guest. This week Linton is joined by writer and podcaster Kirk Flash. Kirk's playlist: Jean Sibelius - Finlandia John McHugh - My England Ludwig van Beethoven - Mass in C Major (Kyrie) Caroline Shaw - Valencia Ethel Smyth - Double Concerto for Horn and Violin (2nd movement) Nico Muhly - Etude 3 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.

26 min
FEB 5

Rosie Holt

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian Rosie Holt. Rosie's Playlist: Joly Braga Santos - Concerto for Strings in D Minor, Op. 17: III. Allegro ben marcato J S Bach - Piece d'Orgue in G major BWV 572 arr for viols Steve Reich - The Four sections for orchestra: no.4; Full Orchestra Donna McKevitt (words by Derek Jarman) - Sebastiane Elgar - Variations on an original theme ('Enigma') Op.36 for orch: Variation 9; Nimrod 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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Clemency Burton-Hill

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Classical Fix podcast ❤️

10/19/2023

Andante'

I wish I could hear your show everyday. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I love it so very much Thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Keeps getting better 😀 —— DDH
Love Classical Fix

06/28/2023

hkeyesnyc

Fascinating hearing everyone’s reaction to the music selected. Love Linton too. ❤️
Good show

02/23/2022

LGMZG

Linton Stephen has a easy and so natural way to make me feel at home and not just me also his guest. Easy way to reconnect with his music choices. Good addition to the show. The show was good now is even bettter
Discover brilliant composers & their creations

02/17/2022

SAARKÉSH

A huge thanks to the producers of with this podcast. Some episodes demand listening to again & again. Full of leads and new discoveries. Be ready to be dazzled by the music & it’s impact on human psyche- simply awesome 👏 Waiting for more… 🙏