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Radio 3,28 Feb 2022,28 mins

Bastille's Dan Smith

Classical Fix

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Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week Linton is joined by Dan Smith, singer of the band Bastille and co-host of the podcast Turn Up for the Books. Dan's playlist: Astor Piazzolla - Pedro y Pedro Ruth Crawford Seeger - Rissolty Rossolty Antonio Vivaldi - Vedrò con mio diletto (arranged for flugelhorn) Katharine Parker - Arc-en-ciel Ola Gjeilo - Ubi Caritas Dorothy Lawson - Epic Soda 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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