Michelle de Swarte
Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedian and actor Michelle de Swarte.
Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week Linton is joined by comedian, actor and writer Michelle de Swarte, star of hit comedy horror series The Baby.
Michelle's playlist:
Rebecca Clarke - Two Pieces for viola and cello: no.1 Lullaby
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Marriage of Figaro: Letter Duet
Terry Riley - A Rainbow in the Curved Air
Takashi Yoshimatsu - And birds are still
Isobel Waller-Bridge - September
Gustav Mahler - Symphony no.2 (finale)
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 主播大秀 Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.
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Rebecca Clarke
Two Pieces for Viola & Cello - I. Lullaby
Performer: Vinciane B茅ranger. Performer: David Louwerse. -
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sull' aria... Che soave zeffiretto (The Marriage of Figaro)
Singer: Patrizia Ciofi. Singer: V茅ronique Gens. Orchestra: Concerto K枚ln. Conductor: Ren茅 Jacobs.- HARMONIA MUNDI.
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Terry Riley
A Rainbow in the Curved Air
Performer: Terry Riley. -
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Takashi Yoshimatsu
And birds are still... Op.72
Orchestra: Manchester Camerata. Conductor: Sachio Fujioka. -
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Isobel Waller-Bridge
September
Performer: Isobel Waller-Bridge. -
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 2 'Resurrection - V. (g) Mit Aufschwung aber nicht eilen
Singer: Magdalena Ko啪en谩. Singer: Kate Royal. Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Choir: Berlin Radio Choir. Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle.
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