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The Bowie of classical music and why Ravel didn't win the classical X Factor. Popjustice creator and music journalist Peter Robinson tries Clemmie's classical playlist.

The Bowie of classical music and why Ravel didn't win the classical X Factor. Popjustice creator and music journalist Peter Robinson tries Clemmie's classical playlist and tells her exactly what he thought.

Peter's playlist in full

Erik Satie - Gymnopédie No.1
Maurice Ravel – String Quartet in F (2nd movement)
Reynaldo Hahn - L'Heure exquise
Anthony Holborne – Image of Melancholy
Scott Joplin – Magnetic Rag

Classical Fix is a podcast from BBC Radio 3. If you're new to classical music and wondering where to start - this is where you start.

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29 minutes

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Mon 27 Apr 202000:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Erik Satie

    Gymnopédie No 1 in D major

    Performer: Pascal Rogé.

  • Maurice Ravel

    String Quartet in F major (2nd mvt)

    Ensemble: Quatuor Ébène.
    • Ravel, Debussy & Fauré String Quartets.
    • Virgin Classics.
    • 2.

  • Reynaldo Hahn

    L'heure exquise (Chansons grises)

    Singer: Philippe Jaroussky. Performer: Jérôme Ducros.

  • Anthony Holborne

    The Image of Melancholy - pavan for 5 instruments

    Performer: Bjarte Eike. Ensemble: Barokksolistene.
    • Bjarte Eike / Barokksolistene: The Image of Melancholy.
    • BIS.
    • 2.

  • Scott Joplin

    Magnetic Rag

    Performer: Joshua Rifkin.
    • Scott Joplin: Piano Rags: Joshua Rifkin.
    • Elektra Nonesuch.

Broadcasts

  • Mon 8 Jul 201900:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Mon 27 Apr 202000:00
    BBC Radio 3

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