Classical Fix

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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: Bastille's Dan Smith

Bastille's Dan Smith

BBC Radio 3 - Classical Fix, Bastille's Dan Smith

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for Dan Smith from the band Bastille.

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for the singer of the band Bastille, Dan Smith.

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week Linton is joined by Dan Smith, singer of the band Bastille and co-host of the podcast Turn Up for the Books.

Dan's playlist:

Astor Piazzolla - Pedro y Pedro
Ruth Crawford Seeger - Rissolty Rossolty
Antonio Vivaldi - Vedrò con mio diletto (arranged for flugelhorn)
Katharine Parker - Arc-en-ciel
Ola Gjeilo - Ubi Caritas
Dorothy Lawson - Epic Soda

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 BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.

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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