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Elf Lyons

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedy artist Elf Lyons.

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by comedy artist Elf Lyons.

Elf's playlist:

Shirley J. Thompson - Semplice Sempre
Edward Elgar - Soliloquy
Gioachino Rossini - Duetto buffo di due gatti (Cat Duet)
Shelley Washington - Middleground
Elizabeth Maconchy - Ophelia's Song
Oswald Russell - Three Jamaican Dances (no.2)

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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29 minutes

Last on

Mon 21 Aug 2023 00:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Shirley Thompson

    Semplice Sempre

    Performer: Esther Abrami. Ensemble: Her Ensemble.
    • Semplice Sempre.
    • Sony Classical/Sony Music.
    • 1.

  • Edward Elgar

    Soliloquy

    Orchestrator: Gordon Jacob. Performer: Albrecht Mayer. Orchestra: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Jakub HrΕ―Ε‘a.

  • Gioachino Rossini

    Duetto buffo di due gatti

    Performer: Jean‐Claude Pennetier. Singer: Evelyne Razimowsky. Singer: Michel Piquemal.

  • Shelley Washington

    Middleground

    Ensemble: PUBLIQuartet.

  • Max Richter

    Vivaldi Recomposed: Summer 3

    Performer: Daniel Hope. Orchestra: Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin. Conductor: AndrΓ© de Ridder.
    • DG.

  • Elizabeth Maconchy

    Ophelia's Song

    Music Arranger: Arianna Savall. Music Arranger: Petter Udland Johansen. Singer: Arianna Savall. Ensemble: Hirundo Maris.

  • Oswald Russell

    Three Jamaican Dances - dance no.2

    Performer: William Chapman Nyaho.

Broadcasts

  • Mon 7 Nov 2022 00:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
  • Mon 21 Aug 2023 00:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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