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: Richie Brave

Richie Brave

BBC Radio 3 - Classical Fix, Richie Brave

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for 1Xtra Talks presenter Richie Brave.

Linton Stephens introduces a music-loving guest to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by the host of 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave.

Richie's playlist:

Antonin Dvorak - String Quartet no.12 'American' (1st movement)
Valerie Coleman - Portraits of Langston: IV. Silver Rain
Emilie Mayer - Symphony no.7 (3rd movement)
Peter Gregson - Somnia
Julius Eastman - Stay On It
Carl Orff - Carmina Burana: I. O Fortuna

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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