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James Acaster

Comedian James reveals what he really thinks of classical - and it’s not all plain sailing

Clemmie introduces stand-up comedian James Acaster to her classical playlist and finds out exactly what he thinks - and it’s not all plain sailing.

James's playlist in full

Antonín Dvořák: Scherzo from Serenade for Strings
Teresa Carreno: Mi Teresita
Charlotte Bray: Agnus Dei
Henryk Wieniawski: Legende
Antonio Valente: Follias Criollas
Richard Strauss: Metamorphosen

Classical Fix is a podcast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3. If you're new to classical music and wondering where to start - this is where you start.

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Mon 19 Aug 2019 00:00
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Antonín Dvořák

    Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22: 3rd mvt Scherzo (Vivace)

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic. Conductor: Myung-Whun Chung.

  • Teresa Carreño

    Mi Teresita [Little Waltz]

    Performer: Gabriela Montero.

  • Charlotte Bray

    Agnus Dei

    Choir: ORA. Conductor: Suzi Digby.

  • Henryk Wieniawski

    Légende Op.17

    Performer: Maxim Vengerov. Performer: Itamar Golan.
    • Paganini/Saraste/Kreisler/Wieniawski: Vengerov/Golan.
    • Teldec.
    • 3.

  • Antonio Valente

    Gallarda; Jarabe loco (Folías criollas)

    Lyricist: Enrique Barona. Ensemble: Tembembe Ensamble Continuo. Ensemble: La Capella Reial de Catalunya. Ensemble: Hespèrion XXI. Conductor: Jordi Savall.
    • El Nuevo Mundo: Folías Criollas.
    • Alia Vox.
    • 1.

  • Nico Muhly

    Printer In The Morning

    Performer: Nico Muhly. Performer: Teitur Lassen.

  • Richard Strauss

    Metamorphosen

    Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Herbert von Karajan.

Broadcasts

  • Mon 11 Feb 2019 00:00
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3
  • Mon 19 Aug 2019 00:00
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3

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