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If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here.

The podcast for classical newbies. If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here.

Classical Fix: James Acaster

James Acaster

BBC Radio 3 - Classical Fix, James Acaster

Comedian James reveals what he really thinks of classical, and it’s not all plain sailing

Comedian James reveals what he really thinks of classical - and it’s not all plain sailing

Clemmie introduces stand-up comedian James Acaster to her classical playlist and finds out exactly what he thinks - and it’s not all plain sailing.

James's playlist in full

Antonín Dvořák: Scherzo from Serenade for Strings
Teresa Carreno: Mi Teresita
Charlotte Bray: Agnus Dei
Henryk Wieniawski: Legende
Antonio Valente: Follias Criollas
Richard Strauss: Metamorphosen

Classical Fix is a podcast from BBC Radio 3. If you're new to classical music and wondering where to start - this is where you start.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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