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Dane Baptiste

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on his music-loving guest, the comedian and writer Dane Baptiste.

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on his music-loving guest, the comedian, writer and presenter Dane Baptiste.

Dane's playlist:

Shostakovich: Festive Overture
Olivia Belli: Sibyl
Susan Spain-Dunk: Cantilena for clarinet and orchestra Op. 51
Ä’riks EÅ¡envalds: Stars
Wilhelmine von Bayreut: Concerto for harpsichord and strings in G minor, I Allegro
Jacques Loussier: Prelude No. 1 in C major, BWV 846

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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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 11 Mar 2024 00:00

Music Played

  • Dmitry Shostakovich

    Festive Overture Op.96

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Vladimir Ashkenazy.
  • Olivia Belli

    Sibyl

    Performer: Olivia Belli. Performer: Chris Worsey. Performer: John Metcalfe. Performer: Louisa Fuller.
    • INTERMUNDIA.
    • XXIM Records.
    • 14.
  • Susan Spain-Dunk

    Cantilena for clarinet and orchestra Op. 51

    Performer: Peter Cigleris. Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Ben Palmer.
  • EÌ„riks EsÌŒenvalds

    Stars

    Choir: VOCES8.
    • DECCA.
  • Wilhelmine von Bayreuth

    Concerto for harpsichord and strings in G minor (1st mvt)

    Ensemble: Lukas-Consort.
    • Campion Music.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude No. 1 in C major (The Welll-Tempered Clavier, BWV 846)

    Ensemble: Jacques Loussier Trio.
    • TELARC.

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  • Mon 11 Mar 2024 00:00

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