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Michael James Wong

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for meditation teacher, author and founder of Just Breathe, Michael James Wong.

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by author, meditation teacher and founder of Just Breathe, Michael James Wong.

Michael's playlist:

Enrique Granados - Danza Espanola (no.6)
Florence Price - Violin Concerto no.1 (2nd movement)
Donna McKevitt - Keeping Quiet
Agathe Baker Grondahl - Serenade op.15 no.1
Agostino Steffani - Se t'eclissi o bella face from Orlando generoso
Ralph Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending (arranged for chamber ensemble by Claire O'Connell)

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 ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.

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31 minutes

Last on

Mon 2 Jan 2023 00:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Enrique Granados

    Danza espanola, Op. 37 No. 6 'Jota'

    Performer: John Williams.

  • Florence Price

    Violin Concerto no 1 in D major: 2nd movement (Andante)

    Performer: Er-Gene Khang. Orchestra: JanÑčkova filharmonie Ostrava. Conductor: Ryan Cockerham.

  • Donna McKevitt

    Keeping Quiet

    Performer: Roger Chase. Performer: Caroline Dale. Choir: VOCES8. Choir: Apollo5. Conductor: Paul Smith.

  • Agatha Backer-Grondahl

    Serenade in F major, Op.15 no.1

    Performer: Jorunn Marie Bratlie.

  • Agostino Steffani

    Se t'eclissi, o bella face (Orlando generoso)

    Performer: Letitzia Viola. Singer: Giulia Semenzato. Orchestra: Kammerorchester Basel.

  • TLC

    No Scrubs

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    The Lark Ascending

    Performer: James McVinnie. Performer: Daniel Pioro. Performer: Clare O'Connell. Performer: Liam Byrne. Music Arranger: Clare O'Connell.
    • Bedroom Community.

Broadcasts

  • Mon 18 Jul 2022 00:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
  • Mon 2 Jan 2023 00:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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