Classical Fix

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 - Holida...

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' Classi...

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 maj...

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 - Segovia Classical Fix is a...

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 (Su...

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 - Romanesc...

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 3 Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at o...

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 ('Enigm...

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 - Pia...

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) Classi...

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 S...

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 - Postlude Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of c...

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...

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: Understan...

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 wi...

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 -...

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 jollity Classical F...

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') To...

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 Ro...

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 - Psa...

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,...

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 Quarte...

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 fare Classical Fix...

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 canz...

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. Berc...