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Michelle de Swarte

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedian and actor Michelle de Swarte.

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week Linton is joined by comedian, actor and writer Michelle de Swarte, star of hit comedy horror series The Baby.

Michelle's playlist:

Rebecca Clarke - Two Pieces for viola and cello: no.1 Lullaby
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Marriage of Figaro: Letter Duet
Terry Riley - A Rainbow in the Curved Air
Takashi Yoshimatsu - And birds are still
Isobel Waller-Bridge - September
Gustav Mahler - Symphony no.2 (finale)

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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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 9 Jan 2023 00:00

Music Played

  • Rebecca Clarke

    Two Pieces for Viola & Cello - I. Lullaby

    Performer: Vinciane Béranger. Performer: David Louwerse.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sull' aria... Che soave zeffiretto (The Marriage of Figaro)

    Singer: Patrizia Ciofi. Singer: Véronique Gens. Orchestra: Concerto Köln. Conductor: René Jacobs.
    • HARMONIA MUNDI.
  • Terry Riley

    A Rainbow in the Curved Air

    Performer: Terry Riley.
  • Takashi Yoshimatsu

    And birds are still... Op.72

    Orchestra: Manchester Camerata. Conductor: Sachio Fujioka.
  • Isobel Waller-Bridge

    September

    Performer: Isobel Waller-Bridge.
  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No. 2 'Resurrection - V. (g) Mit Aufschwung aber nicht eilen

    Singer: Magdalena Kožená. Singer: Kate Royal. Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Choir: Berlin Radio Choir. Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle.

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  • Mon 29 Aug 2022 00:00
  • Mon 9 Jan 2023 00:00

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