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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 BlessingsClassical 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.

Mar 25, 202429 min

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.

Mar 18, 202429 min

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 846Classical 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.

Mar 11, 202429 min

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 - SegoviaClassical 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.

Mar 4, 202428 min

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), WaltzClassical 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.

Feb 26, 202429 min

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.

Feb 19, 202430 min

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 3Classical 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.

Feb 12, 202425 min

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; NimrodClassical 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.

Feb 5, 202427 min

Michelle Dockery and Michael Fox

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on his music-loving guest. This week, Linton is joined by Downton Abbey stars turned music duo Michelle Dockery and Michael Fox.Michelle and Michael's playlist:Qunihico Hashimoto - Symphony No. 1 in D Major (3rd movement) Ghislaine Reece-Trapp - In Paradisum Camille Saint-Saens - Danse macabre Dobrinka Tabakova - Desert Swimmers Franz Schubert - Piano Trio No. 2 E-Flat Major (2nd movement) Anne Boyd - The Beginning of the DayClassical 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.

Jan 29, 202429 min

Chloe Petts

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian Chloe Petts.Chloe's playlist:Fela Sowande - African Suite (1st mvt, Joyful Day) Jasdeep Singh Degun – Ulterior Motives Paul Dukas - The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Wilhelmine von Bayreuth - Concerto for harpsichord and strings in G minor (1st mvt) Hildur Guðnadóttir- Fólk fær andlit Emilie Mayer - Piano Quartet in E flat major (1st 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.

Oct 30, 202329 min

Karl Queensborough

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on actor and West End star Karl Queensborough.Karl's Playlist:Pyotr Tchaikovsky - Symphony no. 4 in F minor Op.36: 4th movement; Finale (Allegro con fuoco) Nathalie Joachim - Madan Bellegarde Faure - Requiem for soprano, baritone, chorus and orchestra (Op.48), Kyrie Barbara Croall - Nbiidaasamishkaamin Vincente Lucitano - Emendemus in melius Shida Shahabi - Futo

Oct 23, 202328 min

Dean McCullough

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on Radio 1 presenter Dean McCullough.Dean's playlist:Aaron Copland - Appalachian Spring Suite Lena Natalia - The Knight Cécile Chaminade - Concertino (op.107) Ayanna Witter-Johnson - Draw the Line Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Piano Sonata No. 11 In A (1st movement) Hooshyar Khayam - PostludeClassical 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.

Oct 15, 202329 min

Charlotte Ritchie

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on actress and singer Charlotte Ritchie, currently starring in the final series of hit sitcom Ghosts on BBC One.Charlotte's playlist:Amanda Lee Falkenberg - The Moons Symphony: Io Celestial Tug of War Dmitri Shostakovich - Piano Concerto no.2 (2nd movement) Pamela Z - Unknown Person (from Baggage Allowance) Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger (reworked by Rolf Lislevand) - Arpeggiata addio Brendan Eder - EndingClassical 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.

Oct 8, 202328 min

Nadia Jae

To celebrate the start of Black History Month, Linton Stephens puts together classical playlist of black women composers for 1xtra Breakfast presenter Nadia Jae. Nadia's playlist:Florence Price - Symphony no.3 in C minor (4th movement) Chiquinha Gonzaga - Saudade Valerie Coleman - Tracing Visions for string orchestra (1st movement “Till”) Edewede Oriwoh - We Remember Tania Leon - Inura: Understanding Courtney Bryan - Eternal RestClassical 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.

Oct 1, 202328 min

Shazia Mirza

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian and Celebrity MasterChef semi-finalist Shazia Mirza.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.

Sep 24, 202327 min

Karen Bryson

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on his music-loving guest. This week, Linton is joined by actress, writer and director Karen Bryson.Karen's playlist:Felix Mendelssohn - Overture "A Midsummer Night's Dream", Op. 21 Hedwige Chrétien - Nuit Igor Stravinsky - Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring, Pt. 2 "The Sacrifice": Sacrificial Dance Suzanne Ciani - The Velocity Of Love Nadia Boulanger - Vers la vie nouvelle Abel Selaocoe - Ibuyile I'Africa / Africa is BackClassical 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.

Sep 17, 202329 min

Keegan Hirst

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for rugby league player Keegan Hirst.Keegan's playlist:Marianna Martines - Piano Concerto in A major (1st movement) Henriette Bosmans - Nuit Calme (from Impressions) JS Bach - Cello Suite No. 1 in G major (arranged for saxophone) Philip Glass - Light Eleanor Daley - Grandmother Moon Gustav Holst - The Planets: Jupiter, the bringer of jollityClassical 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.

Jul 2, 202329 min

Robin Morgan, live at Hay Festival

In a special edition recorded live at Hay Festival 2023, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedian, writer and actor Robin Morgan.Robin's playlist:Grace Williams - Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes Niccolò Paganini - Moses Fantasy arr for double basses John Tavener - Song for Athene Francesca Caccini - Ciaccona Dobrinka Tabakova - Concerto for cello and strings (2nd mvt 'Longing') Tolga Kashif - The Queen Symphony (5th 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.

Jun 25, 202327 min

Athena Kugblenu live at Hay Festival

In a special edition recorded live at Hay Festival 2023, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedian Athena Kugblenu.Athena's playlist:James Moody - Spanish Fantasy for Harmonica and Orchestra, "Toledo" Amy Beach - Romance op.23 Valerie Coleman - Red Clay & Mississippi Delta Heitor Villa-Lobos - Aria from Bachiana Brasileira no.5 Hania Rani - Glass Ottorino Respighi - Pines of Rome: The Pines of the Appian WayClassical 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.

Jun 18, 202329 min

Jojo Moyes, live at Hay Festival

In a special edition recorded live at Hay Festival 2023, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for best-selling writer Jojo Moyes.Jojo's playlist:Rita Strohl - Grande Fantaisie-Quintette (2nd mvt) Percy Grainger - Walking Tune Suad Bushnaq - The Borrowed Dress Jean-Philippe Rameau - Les Boreades: Entree de Polymnie Aaron Copland - Billy the Kid: Mexican Dance and Finale Lili Boulanger - Psalm 129Classical 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.

Jun 11, 202329 min

Josie Long

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian Josie Long.Josie's Playlist:Schubert arr. List - Standchen [S.560] (Schwanengesang D.957) (Khatia Buniatishvili) Caroline Shaw - The Isle: II. Ariel (Roomful of Teeth) Richard Ayres - No.37b For Orchestra: 4th mvt: 'Exit' (Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, Roland Kluttig) Thea Musgrave - Loneliness from Night Windows (Nicholas Daniel, Huw Watkins) Henryk Gorecki - Symphony no. 3 Op.36 (Symphony of sorrowful songs).....: 2nd movement (Dawn Upshaw, London Sinfonietta, David Zinman) Jose Mauricio Nunes Garcia - Requiem Mass I. Introit: Requiem aeternam (Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Morgan State College Choir, Paul Freeman)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.

Jun 5, 202328 min

Alison Spittle

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian and podcaster Alison Spittle.Alison's Playlist:Gustav Holst - The Planets - suite (Op.32), Mars, the bringer of war Alma Deutscher - When Day Falls Into Darkness (from Cinderella) Chiara Margarita Cozzolani - Tu dulcis, o bone Jesu, for 4 voices & continuo (Salmi a otto, 1650), Op. 3 Marc Mellits - Black Nancy Dalberg - String Quartet No. 1 in D minor: 3rd mvt Adagio George Gershwin - Rhapsody in blue for piano and orchestraClassical 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.

May 31, 202329 min

Kate Silverton

For Mental Health Awareness Week, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for former TV anchor turned child therapist Kate Silverton.Kate's playlist:Tan Dun - Five Souls: Dream Rhythm Florent Schmitt - Chant du soir Natalia Tsupryk & Angus Macrae - Magellanic Hamish MacCunn - Land of the Mountain and the Flood Judith Lang Zaimont - Serenade Barbara Strozzi - Che si puo fareClassical 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.

May 21, 202329 min

Dr Radha Modgil

For Mental Health Awareness Week, Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on health and wellbeing expert Dr Radha Modgil.Radha's playlist:Felix Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N 16, "Italian": I. Allegro vivace Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti - koʻu inoa Anonymous - Pilgrim Songs from the Monastery of Montserrat [1400-1420]: A Madre do que a bestia Sylvie Bodorová - Tre canzoni da suonare per chitarra ed orchestra d´archi: No. 2, Canzone d´amore Tomek Kolczynski/Johann Sebastian Bach - Constellation 999: 999 after BWV 999 & BWV 1018 Anna Phoebe - By The Sea (live)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.

May 14, 202329 min

Gemma Bradley

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on Radio 1's Gemma Bradley.Gemma's playlist:Louise Farrenc - Nonet in E-flat Major, Op. 38: III Scherzo. Vivace Ludivico Einaudi arr. Delphina James - Samba (Delphina James Steel Ensemble) Isabella Leonarda - 'Ad Arma' from Opera XIII, Op. 13 No. 3 (Robert Crowe, Sandra Roddiger, Sofya Gandilyan) Teresa Carreno - Le Sommeil De L'Enfant, Op. 35. Berceuse (Antonio Oyarzabal) Richard Wagner - The Ride of the Valkyries (Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, Gustavo Dudamel) Gerhard Deutschmann - Contrabassoon Sonata, DWV 133 I. Ruhig (Hans Agreda, Anna Kirichenko)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.

Mar 26, 202328 min

Tanya Moodie

Linton Stephens makes a classical playlist for Motherland's Tanya Moodie in a special Mother's Day edition.Tanya's playlist:Dame Ethyl Smyth - Serenade in D major: IV. Finale Libby Larsen - URSA: I. Sings to the Night Sky Joseph-Nicolas-Pancrace Royer - Pièces de clavecin, Book 1: No. 14 La Marche, des Scythes Claudio Monteverdi - Zefiro torna e di soavi accenti, SV 251 Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson - Lamentations, "Black Folk Song Suite": IV. Perpetual Motion Dobrawa Czocher, Hania Rani - MalasanaClassical 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.

Mar 20, 202329 min

Classical Fix LIVE for Comic Relief

For Comic Relief, Linton Stephens is joined by comedians Tiff Stevenson and Larry Dean for a special live edition recorded at Battersea Arts Centre with the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Gabriella Teychenné. What will Tiff and Larry make of the classical playlist that Linton made for them when they're face to face with the orchestra performing it?Tiff and Larry's playlist:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Overture from The Marriage of Figaro Judith Weir - Still, Glowing Dobrinka Tabakova - Orpheus' Comet Claude Debussy - Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque) Florence Price - Juba Dance from Symphony no.1Classical 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.

Mar 13, 202331 min

Siobhán McSweeney

Linton Stephens mixes a special International Women's Day classical playlist for Derry Girls star, actor and presenter Siobhán McSweeney.Siobhán's playlist:Sofia Gubaidulina - Piano Quintet: IV. Presto Hildegard von Bingen (arr. Missy Mazzoli) - O frondens virga Francesca Caccini - Ciaccona Imogen Holst - String Quartet 'Phantasy' Gabriela Montero - Piano Concerto No. 1 "Latin": II. Andante moderato Meradith Monk - Water/Sky RantClassical 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.

Mar 6, 202329 min

Nels Hylton

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Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for DJ and Radio 1's Future Alternative presenter, Nels Hylton.Nels' playlist:Poppy Ackroyd - Paper Edward W. Hardy - Strange Fruit William Levi Dawson - Negro Folk Symphony Anne Müller - Drifting Circles Connor Chee - Nocturne for Bassoon and Marimba Jennifer Higdon - Concerto 4-3, III. Roaring SmokiesClassical 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.

Feb 27, 202329 min

Nisa Riyadi

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for BBC centenary competition winner, Nisa Riyadi.Nisa's playlist:Greg Pattillo - Three Beats for Beatbox Flute Ralph Vaughan Williams - Greensleeves Ron Forbes - Autun Carillon Eleanor Daley - Upon Your Heart Clarice Assad - Sin fronteras Meredith Monk - NightfallClassical 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.

Feb 21, 202329 min

Harry Trevaldwyn

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedian, actor, and Instagram sensation Harry Trevaldwyn.Harry's Playlist:Fanny Mendelssohn - Schluss Joseph Haydn - String Quartet in G minor Op. 74 No. 3 'The Horseman': IV Finale. Allegro con brio Judith Bingham - The Drowned Lovers Shardad Rohani - London Symphony Orchestra Poppy Ackroyd - Muted Modest Mussorgsky - Night on Bald MountainClassical 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.

Feb 13, 202328 min

Christmas Special: Mwaka Mudenda

To round off Christmas Day and begin the Boxing Day recovery, Linton Stephens tries out a mix of soothing, reflective and festive classical music on Blue Peter presenter Mwaka Mudenda. Linton's playlist for Mwaka includes everything from festive favourites which captured his own imagination as a child, to tracks he uses to escape. Will Mwaka find something to love on the playlist, or, at the very least, something she thinks might help wind down stressed-out parents? Grab some leftovers and that jar of piccalilli from the back of the fridge and tune in to find out.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.

Dec 26, 202225 min

Stuart Sandeman

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for breath coach, author, DJ, founder of BreathPod and host of BBC Radio 1’s Decompression Session Stuart Sandeman.Stuart's playlist:Arturo Marquez - Conga del Fuego Maurice Ravel - Piano Concerto in G (2nd mvt) Rebecca Clarke - Chinese Puzzle Meredith Monk - Double Fiesta Emil Ingmar - Fullerö, Full Moon Bruce Broughton - Homeward Bound 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.

Dec 12, 202229 min

Benjamina Ebuehi

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for baker, food stylist, recipe writer and 2016 Great British Bake Off quarter-finalist, Benjamina Ebuehi. 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.

Dec 5, 202228 min

Richie Brave

Linton Stephens introduces a music-loving guest to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by the host of 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave.Richie's playlist:Antonin Dvorak - String Quartet no.12 'American' (1st movement) Valerie Coleman - Portraits of Langston: IV. Silver Rain Emilie Mayer - Symphony no.7 (3rd movement) Peter Gregson - Somnia Julius Eastman - Stay On It Carl Orff - Carmina Burana: I. O FortunaClassical 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.

Nov 28, 202229 min

Catherine Bohart

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedian and writer Catherine Bohart.Catherine's playlist:Clara Schumann - Piano Sonata in G minor (2nd movement) Antonio Vivaldi - Violin Concerto in D major RV.211 (3rd movement) Hannah Peel - Sunrise Through the Dusty Nebula Jennifer Higdon - Harp Concerto (2nd movement 'Joy Ride') Ola Gjeilo - Northern Lights Johannes Brahms - Symphony no.3 in F (3rd movement)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.

Nov 21, 202229 min

Jimi Famurewa

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for his music-loving guest. This week, Linton is joined by food critic and writer Jimi Famurewa, whose new book 'Settlers: Journeys Through the Food, Faith and Culture of Black African London' has just been released.Jimi's playlist:Justinian Tamasuza - Ekitundu Ekisooka Percy Grainger - Irish Tune from County Derry Dorothy Rudd Moore - Old Black Men Philip Herbert - Elegy (In Memoriam Stephen Lawrence) Ruth Gipps - Horn Concerto (3rd movement) Ayanna Witter-Johnson - Rise Up RiddimClassical 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.

Nov 14, 202228 min

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.

Nov 7, 202229 min

Kelechi

For Black History Month, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist of music by black composers for his guest, the writer, pole dance teacher and host of the 'Say Your Mind' podcast, Kelechi Okafor.Kelechi's playlist:Anthony R. Green - The Green Double: II. Dance Reflections Fred Onovwerosuoke - 24 Studies in African Rythms: Study no.24 'Raging River Dance 2' Margaret Bonds - What Lips My Lips Have Kissed Joseph Bologne - Symphony in G major op.11 no.1 (1st movement) Ysaye Maria Barnwell - We Are Avril Coleridge-Taylor - Sussex Landscape op.27 (1st movement)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.

Oct 31, 202229 min

Kemah Bob

For Black History Month, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist of music by black composers for his guest, the comedian and writer Kemah Bob.Kemah's playlist:H. Leslie Adams - Etude no.1 in E major Samuel Coleridge-Taylor - Violin Concerto in G minor (2nd movement) Love Ssega - Capes for Blue Skies Zenobia Powell Perry - Piano Potpourri: no.13 Rhapsody Traditional arranged by William Dawson - Soon Ah Will Be Done Eleanor Alberga - Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs: Celebration DanceClassical 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.

Oct 23, 202228 min

Michelle de Swarte

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week Linton is joined by comedian, actor and writer Michelle de Swarte, star of hit comedy horror series The Baby.Michelle's playlist:Rebecca Clarke - Two Pieces for viola and cello: no.1 Lullaby Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Marriage of Figaro: Letter Duet Terry Riley - A Rainbow in the Curved Air Takashi Yoshimatsu - And birds are still Isobel Waller-Bridge - September Gustav Mahler - Symphony no.2 (finale)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.

Aug 28, 202229 min

Ritu Arya

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by actor and drummer Ritu Arya, star of hit TV series The Umbrella Academy and member of the indie band KIN.Ritu's playlist:Alan Silvestri - The Avengers Arvo Part - My Heart's in the Highlands Jaakko Mantyjarvi - Pseudo-Yoik Amy Beach - A Hermit Thrush At Morn Ludvig van Beethoven - Symphony no.7 (first movement) Beatrice Nicholas - PsalmusClassical 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.

Aug 21, 202229 min

Rebecka Oberg and Jordan Mascoll

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by BBC Open Music trainees, Rebecka Oberg and Jordan Mascoll.Rebecka and Jordan's playlist:Pauline Viardot - 2 pieces for piano: Serenade George Frederic Handel - Sarabande from harpsichord suite in D minor Couperin/Ades - Les Baricades Misterieuses Rebecca Dale - Materna Requiem: 6. Paradisum Interlude John Dowland - I saw my lady weep Fiona Monbet - Joy SongOpen Music brings new creatives and musicians of all genres, styles and backgrounds from across the UK to the BBC; designed to develop new collaborations, exciting ideas and reflect today’s audiences in live orchestral music. Alongside training sessions, masterclasses, hands-on experience and mentoring, trainees work with the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Proms & other BBC teams to build, shape and deliver a BBC Prom in 2022.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.

Aug 8, 202229 min

Sarah Keyworth

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by comedian and writer Sarah Keyworth.Sarah's playlist:Helene de Montgeroult - Sonata in F minor op.5 no.2 (3rd mvt) Sarah Elise Thompson - Striking Out Giuseppe Maria Orlandini - Col versar, barbaro, il sangue from Berenice Natalie Klouda - Piano Trio no.1 'Fantasy Triptych': Explorations: Clara Stefano Landi - Augellin (arr. voice and electric guitar) Gustav Holst - The Planets: Jupiter, the bringer of jollityClassical 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.

Aug 3, 202229 min

Owain Wyn Evans

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by journalist, drummer and weather presenter, Owain Wyn Evans.Owain's playlist:Grace Williams - Sea Sketches: Sailing Song Carl Neilsen - Symphony no.4 (4th movement) Thomas Tallis - If Ye Love Me ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me (arranged by Caroline Shaw) Antonio Pasculli - Melody for Cor Anglais and Piano Elena Kats-Chernin - Pitter PatterClassical 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.

Jul 24, 202231 min

Michael James Wong

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by author, meditation teacher and founder of Just Breathe, Michael James Wong.Michael's playlist:Enrique Granados - Danza Espanola (no.6) Florence Price - Violin Concerto no.1 (2nd movement) Donna McKevitt - Keeping Quiet Agathe Baker Grondahl - Serenade op.15 no.1 Agostino Steffani - Se t'eclissi o bella face from Orlando generoso Ralph Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending (arranged for chamber ensemble by Claire O'Connell)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.

Jul 17, 202230 min

Meghan Kulkarni and Keeley Ray

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by BBC Open Music trainees, Meghan Kulkarni and Keeley Ray aka Keeley the Producer.Open Music brings new creatives and musicians of all genres, styles and backgrounds from across the UK to the BBC; designed to develop new collaborations, exciting ideas and reflect today’s audiences in live orchestral music. Alongside training sessions, masterclasses, hands-on experience and mentoring, trainees work with the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Proms & other BBC teams to build, shape and deliver a BBC Prom in 2022.Meghan and Keeley's playlist:Leonard Bernstein - Candide Overture Rhonda Larson - Be Still My Soul Eric Whitacre - The Seal Lullaby Marie Jaell - Cello Concerto in F (3rd movement) Anna Meredith - Midi (arranged for violin and electronics) Edward Elgar - Nimrod from the Enigma Variations (arranged by Alexis Ffrench)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.

Jul 10, 202229 min

Julia Samuel

Clemency Burton-Hill returns to host a special edition of Classical Fix as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, mixing a classical playlist for bestselling psychotherapist Julia Samuel whose new book 'Every Family Has a Story' explores how we are influenced by our families and how we can change. Clemmie's playlist for Julia has family at its heart and together they explore how music can help us connect to ourselves and to each other, and how it allows us to feel the pain and darkness that can ultimately help us heal.Julia's playlist:Lili Boulanger - D'un Jardin Clair CPE Bach - Cello Concerto in A major (3rd movement) Domenico Scarlatti - Agnus Dei from Missa Breve 'La Stella' Gustav Mahler - Kindertotenlieder: Nun will die Sonn' so hell aufgeh'n Robert Schumann - Widmung (arranged by Clara Schumann) Johannes Brahms - Intermezzo no.1 in E flat (Op.117)

May 1, 202232 min

Zoe Williams

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by doctor and ex-Gladiator, Zoe Williams.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.

Mar 21, 202228 min

Magical Bones

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by magician, illusionist and hip-hop dancer, Richard Essien aka Magical Bones.Bones's playlist:Ann Southam - Glass Houses no.2 (arranged for marimbas) Fanny Mendelssohn - Piano Sonata in G minor (2nd movement) George Frideric Handel - "Vo' dar pace a un' alma altiera" from the opera Tamerlano Hania Rani/Dobrawa Czocher - Prelude in C minor Wililam Walton - Portsmouth Point Eric Ewazen - A Duet for Our Time: 3rd movement 'Of Anguish'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.

Mar 14, 202229 min