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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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.
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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´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3
- Mon 9 Jan 2023 00:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3
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