Nina Conti
Guest presenter Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for ventriloquist and comedian Nina Conti.
Guest presenter Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for his music-loving guest. This week, Linton is joined by actress, ventriloquist and comedian Nina Conti.
Nina's playlist:
Witold Lutoslawski - Variations on a theme of Paganini (arranged by Alexander Warenberg)
Ester Magi - Vesper
Meredith Monk - Earth Seen from Above
Francis Poulenc - Gloria
Inez S. McComas - The Middle Pigeons
Alice Mary Smith - Symphony in C minor (2nd movement)
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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.
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Witold Lutosławski
Variations on a Theme by Paganini, for piano & orchestra
Composer: Alexander Warenberg. Performer: Denis Matsuev. Orchestra: Kammerorchester Wien - Berlin. Conductor: Rainer Honeck.- Deutsche Grammophon.
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Ester Mägi
Vesper
Orchestra: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Arvo Volmer.- Toccata Classics.
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Meredith Monk
Earth Seen from Above
Performer: Marc Shapiro. Choir: San Francisco Symphony Chorus. Conductor: Vance George.- DELOS.
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Francis Poulenc
Gloria in excelsis Deo (Gloria)
Performer: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Singers. Performer: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Philharmonic. Performer: Yan Pascal Tortelier.- Chandos.
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Inez S. McComas
The Middle Pigeons
Performer: Sarah Paradis. Performer: Stephanie Frye. Performer: Inez S. McComas.- MARK RECORDS.
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Alice Mary Smith
Symphony in C Minor - ii Allegretto amorevole
Orchestra: London Mozart Players. Conductor: Howard Shelley.- CHANDOS.
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