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Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on writer and podcaster 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 3

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 麻豆社 Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.

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26 minutes

Last on

Mon 12 Feb 2024 00:00
麻豆社 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Leo拧 Jan谩膷ek

    Kreutzer Sonata for Strings: I. Adagio

    Music Arranger: Richard Tognetti. Orchestra: Australian Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Richard Tognetti.
    • Janacek: Kreutzer Sonata for Strings / Barber: Adagio for Strings / Walton: Sona.
    • Sony Classical.
    • 1.

  • Jean Sibelius

    Finlandia

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Thomas S酶nderg氓rd.
    • Sibelius.
    • Linn Records.
    • 2.

  • John McHugh

    My England

    Conductor: John McHugh. Ensemble: John McHugh Band.
    • Burbo Records.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Mass in C Major, Op. 86: I. Kyrie

    Conductor: Colin Davis. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Choir: London Symphony Chorus.
    • LSO LIVE.

  • Caroline Shaw

    Valencia

    Ensemble: Jasper String Quartet.
    • Dorian Sono Luminus.

  • Ethel Smyth

    Double Concerto for Horn and Violin in A Major: II. Elegy (In Memoriam): Adagio

    Performer: Franz Draxinger. Performer: Renate Eggebrecht. Performer: Celine Dutilly.
    • TROUBADISC.

  • Nico Muhly

    脡tude 3

    Performer: Nadia Sirota.
    • Bedroom Community.

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  • Mon 12 Feb 2024 00:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3

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