Classical Fix

Noisettes frontwoman Shingai tries Clemmie's classical playlist and reveals her operatic inspirations. Shingai's playlist Steve Reich - Duet for two violins and strings Corelli - Concerto grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8 Nils Frahm - Ambre Rachmaninov - Tebe Poem Cecile Chaminade - 6 Études de concert, Op.35: No.2 Autumn Extra tracks: Britten - The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra Gershwin - R...

Clemency Burton-Hill creates a bespoke classical playlist for writer Elizabeth Day and finds out what she thought of her choices. Elizabeth's playlist: Vivaldi - Andromeda Liberata Bach - French Suite No.5 in G major, BWV 816 David Lang - I Lie Marquez - Danzon No.2 Clara Schumann - Andante Molto (from Three Romances Op.22) John Tavener - Mother Of God, Here I Stand Classical Fix is Radio 3's new...

Flooring choral music, relentless piano and some "perfectly pleasant" Prokofiev. Singer-songwriter Marika Hackman tries Clemmie's classical playlist: what will she make of her new musical discoveries? Marika's playlist in full Prokofiev - Symphony No. 1 (1st mvt) Jocelyn Pook - How sweet the moonlight Ligeti - Musica ricercata No. 7 Ola Gjeilo - Sunrise Mass (The Spheres) Messiaen - Quartet for th...

Entrepreneur, technology guru and vinyl junkie Rohan Silva tells Clemmie what he thought of her classical playlist and admits there might *just* be some decent music from pre-1960. Rohan's playlist in full Shostakovich: Adagio from Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District Steve Reich: Music for Pieces of Wood Germaine Tailleferre: Valse lente Carl Friedrich Abel: 27 Pieces for Viola da Gamba (Prelude)...

Sensuous guitar, passionate hair and a singing audition in Ann Summers. Writer, podcaster and music-lover Dolly Alderton tries out Clemmie's special mix of classical tracks. Like many of us, Dolly's keen to discover more classical music, but what will she make of her bespoke playlist? Dolly's playlist in full Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger - Toccata Arpeggiata Poulenc - Les Chemins de l'amour Antoni...

Broadcaster and film music aficionado Edith Bowman tries out Clemmie's classical playlist with music by Copland, Berlioz and Nadia Boulanger. Edith promises she'll try her best to get her new music discovery included in an upcoming film soundtrack. Edith's playlist in full Joseph Bologne: Symphony No 1 in G Josquin des Prez: Deploration sur la mort de Jehan Ockeghem Copland: Appalachian Spring Jan...

Dev reveals his ambitions to play Beethoven, his problem with opera and why social media is stopping him becoming the next Mozart. Dev's playlist in full: Mozart: Overture from the opera La clemenza di Tito Verdi: Requiem (Offertorio – Domine Jesu Christe) Philip Glass: String Quartet No 3 Maria Theresia von Paradis: Sicilienne Stanford: The Blue Bird Clara Schumann: Scherzo in C minor

Clemmie becomes playlist pen pals with London night tsar and 6 Music DJ Amy Lamé after bonding over music by Bach and Bingen. Plus: music for a late journey home, and why musical boundaries should be knocked down. Amy's playlist in full JS Bach: Sanctus from Mass in B Minor John Cage: In a Landscape Canteloube: Songs of the Auvergne (No 2 Bailero) Max Richter: Mercy Wagner: Tannhauser Overture Hil...

Clemmie's classical playlist provides Radio 1's new music champion Huw Stephens with the perfect commuter music. Plus, why it's OK to wear jeans to the opera. Huw's playlist in full Haydn: String Quartet in G Op 76 No 1 Dobrinka Tabakova: Nocturne John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine Finzi: Eclogue Verdi: Bella figlia dell'amore (from Rigoletto) Bach: Cello Suite No 2 in D minor Bonus track So...

Who knew Clemmie's classical playlist would become the soundtrack to Gemma's summer of love? Plus, the healing power of Anna Meredith and why classical music is a great alternative to a private gong bath. Gemma's playlist in full CPE Bach: Flute concerto in A minor Einojuhani Rautavaara: Melankolia from Cantus Arcticus Frank Zappa: G-Spot Tornado Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No 2 Anna Mered...

Fist-pumping highs to tear-jerking lows - Bobby Friction from BBC Asian Network finds it all in this week's playlist as he discovers a powerful emotional virus lurking in the music of French composer Claude Debussy but says [spoiler] NO NO NOT NOT NOT NO NO to Dvorak. Bobby's playlist in full Bernstein: Candide Overture Couperin: Les Baricades Misterieuses (arranged by Thomas Ades) Debussy: Doctor...

Clemmie's guest is Radio 1 DJ and Live Lounge host, Clara Amfo. So what happens when a hip hop and RnB fan with a musical theatre obsession tries out classical? We take a trip into Clara's imagination as she describes a love scene conjured up by Beethoven and suggests why she thinks classical music works so well when sampled. Clara's playlist in full Beethoven: Symphony No 5 Jordi Savall: Canarios...

Clemmie's first guest is 6 Music DJ and rock addict Shaun Keaveny. What will this Led Zeppelin superfan make of Clemmie's classical playlist, with music ranging from Schubert to Reich? Plus, we discover Shaun's past life as an altar boy, and how to make the perfect lemon drizzle cake. Shaun's playlist in full Tomaso Albinioni: Oboe Concerto in D minor Steve Reich: Electric Counterpoint William Byr...

Clemmie Burton-Hill helps music fans curate their own classical playlists. If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here.