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 - VedrΓ² 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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.
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Astor Piazzolla
Pedro y Pedro
Performer: Gwen Cresens. -
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Ruth Crawford Seeger
Risselty rosselty
Ensemble: Schönberg Ensemble. Conductor: Oliver Knussen.- Deutsche Grammophon.
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Antonio Vivaldi
Giustino, RV 717: VedrΓ² con mio diletto (Arr. for Flueglhorn)
Performer: GΓ΅bor Boldoczki. Ensemble: Cappella Gabetta. Conductor: AndrΓ©s Gabetta. -
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Katharine Parker
Arc-en-Ciel
Performer: Jeanell Carrigan. -
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Ola Gjeilo
Ubi Caritas
Choir: VOCES8. Performer: Ola Gjeilo.- DECCA.
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Dorothy Lawson
Epic Soda
Ensemble: Ethel Quartet.
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