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Siobhán McSweeney

Linton Stephens mixes a special International Women's Day classical playlist for Derry Girls star, actor and presenter Siobhán McSweeney.

Linton Stephens mixes a special International Women's Day classical playlist for Derry Girls star, actor and presenter Siobhán McSweeney.

Siobhán's playlist:

Sofia Gubaidulina - Piano Quintet: IV. Presto
Hildegard von Bingen (arr. Missy Mazzoli) - O frondens virga
Francesca Caccini - Ciaccona
Imogen Holst - String Quartet 'Phantasy'
Gabriela Montero - Piano Concerto No. 1 "Latin": II. Andante moderato
Meradith Monk - Water/Sky Rant

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 Â鶹ԼÅÄ Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.

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29 minutes

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Mon 28 Aug 2023 00:00

Music Played

  • Sofia Gubaidulina

    Piano Quintet (IV. Presto)

    Performer: Rieko Aizawa. Performer: Kai Vogler. Performer: Mira Wang. Performer: Ulrich Eichenauer. Performer: Peter Bruns.
  • Hildegard von Bingen

    O frondens virga

    Performer: Mikayel Hakhnazaryan. Music Arranger: Missy Mazzoli. Singer: Emily D'Angelo.
  • Francesca Caccini

    Ciaccona

    Performer: Luigi Cozzolino. Ensemble: Cappella di Santa Maria degli Angiolini. Director: Gian Luca Lastraioli.
    • Maria, dolce Maria.
    • Brilliant Classics.
    • 3.
  • Imogen Holst

    Phantasy Quartet

    Performer: Simon Hewitt Jones. Performer: David Worswick. Performer: Tom Hankey. Performer: Oliver Coates.
    • Court Lane Music.
  • Gabriela Montero

    Piano Concerto No.1 'Latin Concerto' (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Gabriela Montero. Orchestra: Orchestra of the Americas. Director: Carlos Miguel Prieto.
  • Meredith Monk

    Water/Sky Rant

    Performer: John Hollenbeck. Performer: Allison Sniffen. Singer: Meredith Monk.

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  • Mon 6 Mar 2023 00:00
  • Mon 28 Aug 2023 00:00

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