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Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian, actor and writer 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.

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 1 Apr 202400:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Peter Maxwell Davies

    Farewell to Stromness (The Yellow Cake Revue)

    Performer: Peter Maxwell Davies.

  • Alexander Glazunov

    Violin Concerto in A minor, Op 82 (3rd mvt)

    Performer: Nicola Benedetti. Orchestra: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Kirill Karabits.

  • Francisco Guerrero

    Maria Magdalene

    Choir: The Rose Ensemble. Director: Jordan Sramek.

  • Meredith Monk

    The Games: Memory Song

    Music Arranger: Julia Wolfe. Ensemble: Meredith Monk and Vocal Ensemble. Ensemble: Bang on a Can All-Stars.

  • Antonio Pasculli

    Le Api (Studio caratteristico for Oboe and Piano)

    Performer: Yeon-Hee Kwak. Performer: Chia Chou.

  • Francesca Caccini

    Romanesca

    Ensemble: Capella di Santa Maria degli Angiolini. Conductor: Gian Luca Lastraioli.

  • Edvard Grieg

    Piano Concerto in A minor Op.16 (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Leif Ove Andsnes. Orchestra: Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Dmitri Kitayenko.

Broadcasts

  • Mon 19 Feb 202400:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Mon 1 Apr 202400:00
    BBC Radio 3

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