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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 ±«Óãtv Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 14 Feb 2022 00:00
±«Óãtv Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Witold LutosÅ‚awski

    Variations on a Theme by Paganini, for piano & orchestra

    Composer: Alexander Warenberg. Performer: Denis Matsuev. Orchestra: Kammerorchester Wien - Berlin. Conductor: Rainer Honeck.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Ester Mägi

    Vesper

    Orchestra: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Arvo Volmer.
    • Toccata Classics.

  • Meredith Monk

    Earth Seen from Above

    Performer: Marc Shapiro. Choir: San Francisco Symphony Chorus. Conductor: Vance George.
    • DELOS.

  • Francis Poulenc

    Gloria in excelsis Deo (Gloria)

    Performer: ±«Óãtv Singers. Performer: ±«Óãtv Philharmonic. Performer: Yan Pascal Tortelier.
    • Chandos.

  • Inez S. McComas

    The Middle Pigeons

    Performer: Sarah Paradis. Performer: Stephanie Frye. Performer: Inez S. McComas.
    • MARK RECORDS.

  • Alice Mary Smith

    Symphony in C Minor - ii Allegretto amorevole

    Orchestra: London Mozart Players. Conductor: Howard Shelley.
    • CHANDOS.

Broadcasts

  • Mon 1 Nov 2021 00:00
    ±«Óãtv Radio 3
  • Mon 14 Feb 2022 00:00
    ±«Óãtv Radio 3

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