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Bastille's Dan Smith

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

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29 minutes

Last on

Mon 5 Sep 2022 00:00
±«Óătv Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Astor Piazzolla

    Pedro y Pedro

    Performer: Gwen Cresens.

  • Ruth Crawford Seeger

    Risselty rosselty

    Ensemble: Schönberg Ensemble. Conductor: Oliver Knussen.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Giustino, RV 717: Vedrò con mio diletto (Arr. for Flueglhorn)

    Performer: Gábor Boldoczki. Ensemble: Cappella Gabetta. Conductor: Andrés Gabetta.

  • Katharine Parker

    Arc-en-Ciel

    Performer: Jeanell Carrigan.

  • Ola Gjeilo

    Ubi Caritas

    Choir: VOCES8. Performer: Ola Gjeilo.
    • DECCA.

  • Dorothy Lawson

    Epic Soda

    Ensemble: Ethel Quartet.

Broadcasts

  • Mon 28 Feb 2022 00:00
    ±«Óătv Radio 3
  • Mon 5 Sep 2022 00:00
    ±«Óătv Radio 3

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