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Emma Dabiri

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving guests. This week Linton is joined by author and broadcaster Emma Dabiri.

Guest presenter Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week Linton is joined by author and broadcaster Emma Dabiri.

Emma's playlist:

JS Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor
William Grant Still - Symphony no.1 (1st movement)
Chiquinha Gonzaga - Agua do Vintem
Pamela Z - Badagada
Henry Ecccles - Double Bass Sonata (1st movement)
Jonathan Dove - 'Departure' from Airport Scenes

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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28 minutes

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Mon 19 Jul 2021 00:00

Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV565

    Performer: William McVicker.
    • Sony.
  • William Grant Still

    Symphony No 1 (Afro-American)

    Orchestra: Cincinnati Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Jindong Cai.
    • CENTAUR CRC 2331.
    • CENTAUR.
    • 1.
  • Chiquinha Gonzaga

    Agua de Vintem

    Performer: Clara Sverner.
    • Abril Music.
  • Pamela Z

    Badagada

    Performer: Pamela Z.
    • STARKLAND.
  • Henry Eccles

    Double bass sonata in G minor: Largo

    Performer: Ferenc Csontos. Performer: Balázs Szokolay.
    • HUNGAROTON.
  • Jonathan Dove

    Airport scenes - suite from the opera 'Flight' (No 4: Departures)

    Orchestra: ´óÏó´«Ã½ Philharmonic. Conductor: Timothy Redmond.

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  • Mon 19 Jul 2021 00:00

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