Robin Morgan, live at Hay Festival
Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian Robin Morgan, live at Hay Festival.
In a special edition recorded live at Hay Festival 2023, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedian, writer and actor Robin Morgan.
Robin's playlist:
Grace Williams - Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes
Niccolò Paganini - Moses Fantasy arr for double basses
John Tavener - Song for Athene
Francesca Caccini - Ciaccona
Dobrinka Tabakova - Concerto for cello and strings (2nd mvt 'Longing')
Tolga Kashif - The Queen Symphony (5th mvt)
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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Grace Williams
Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes
Orchestra: Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Conductor: Andrew Penny.- Welsh Classical Favourites: Royal Ballet Sinfonia/Penny.
- Marco Polo.
- 1.
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Niccolò Paganini
Moses Fantasy
Performer: Gary Karr. Music Arranger: Herman Reinshagen. Ensemble: The London Double Bass Sound.- CALA.
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John Tavener
Song for Athene
Choir: San Francisco Symphony Chorus. Conductor: Vance George.- DELOS.
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Francesca Caccini
Ciaccona
Performer: Luigi Cozzolino. Ensemble: Cappella di Santa Maria degli Angiolini. Director: Gian Luca Lastraioli.- Maria, dolce Maria.
- Brilliant Classics.
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Dobrinka Tabakova
Concerto for cello and strings: 2nd mvt 'Longing'
Performer: Kristina Blaumane. Orchestra: Lietuvos kamerinis orkestras. Conductor: Maxim Rysanov.- ECM.
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Tolga KaÅŸif
The Queen Symphony: VI Adagio
Composer: Queen. Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.- Warner Classics.
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