Elf Lyons
Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedy artist Elf Lyons.
Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by comedy artist Elf Lyons.
Elf's playlist:
Shirley J. Thompson - Semplice Sempre
Edward Elgar - Soliloquy
Gioachino Rossini - Duetto buffo di due gatti (Cat Duet)
Shelley Washington - Middleground
Elizabeth Maconchy - Ophelia's Song
Oswald Russell - Three Jamaican Dances (no.2)
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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Shirley Thompson
Semplice Sempre
Performer: Esther Abrami. Ensemble: Her Ensemble.- Semplice Sempre.
- Sony Classical/Sony Music.
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Edward Elgar
Soliloquy
Orchestrator: Gordon Jacob. Performer: Albrecht Mayer. Orchestra: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Jakub Hrůša.- DG.
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Gioachino Rossini
Duetto buffo di due gatti
Performer: Jean‐Claude Pennetier. Singer: Evelyne Razimowsky. Singer: Michel Piquemal.![]()
Shelley Washington
Middleground
Ensemble: PUBLIQuartet.![]()
Max Richter
Vivaldi Recomposed: Summer 3
Performer: Daniel Hope. Orchestra: Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin. Conductor: André de Ridder.- DG.
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Elizabeth Maconchy
Ophelia's Song
Music Arranger: Arianna Savall. Music Arranger: Petter Udland Johansen. Singer: Arianna Savall. Ensemble: Hirundo Maris.![]()
Oswald Russell
Three Jamaican Dances - dance no.2
Performer: William Chapman Nyaho.
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