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Cheddar Gorgeous

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving guests. This week Linton is joined by drag artist Cheddar Gorgeous.

Guest presenter Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week Linton is joined by drag artist and star of Channel 4's Drag SOS, Cheddar Gorgeous.

Cheddar's playlist:

Ferenc Farkas - Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century (5th movement)
Caroline Shaw - Partita for 8 Singers (3rd movement 'Courante')
Joe Hisaishi - The Legend of Ashitaka
Francesca Caccini - Ciaccona
Tchaikovsky - Symphony no.4 in F minor (2nd movement)
Dan Locklair - The Breakers Pound (3rd movement 'Rag')

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 ´óÏó´«Ã½ Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.

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29 minutes

Last on

Mon 13 Dec 2021 00:00

Music Played

  • Ferenc Farkas

    Ugros (Five Ancient Hungarian Dances for wind quintet)

    Ensemble: Frösunda Quintet.
  • Caroline Shaw

    Partita for 8 Voices - No. 3. Courante

    Ensemble: Roomful of Teeth.
  • Joe Hisaishi

    The Legend of Ashitaka

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
  • Francesca Caccini

    Ciaccona

    Performer: Luigi Cozzolino. Ensemble: Cappella di Santa Maria degli Angiolini. Director: Gian Luca Lastraioli.
    • Maria, dolce Maria.
    • Brilliant Classics.
    • 3.
  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Symphony no. 4 (Op.36) in F minor, 2nd movement

    Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Daniel Barenboim.
  • Dan Locklair

    The Breaker's Pound: Rag

    Performer: Jukka Tiensuu.

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  • Mon 12 Jul 2021 00:00
  • Mon 13 Dec 2021 00:00

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