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Athena Kugblenu live at Hay Festival

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian Athena Kugblenu live at Hay Festival.

In a special edition recorded live at Hay Festival 2023, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedian Athena Kugblenu.

Athena's playlist:

James Moody - Spanish Fantasy for Harmonica and Orchestra, "Toledo"
Amy Beach - Romance op.23
Valerie Coleman - Red Clay & Mississippi Delta
Heitor Villa-Lobos - Aria from Bachiana Brasileira no.5
Hania Rani - Glass
Ottorino Respighi - Pines of Rome: The Pines of the Appian Way

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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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 4 Dec 2023 00:00

Music Played

  • James Moody

    Spanish Fantasy for Harmonica and Orchestra, "Toledo"

    Performer: Tommy Reilly. Orchestra: Munich Radio Orchestra. Conductor: Robert Farnon.
  • Amy Beach

    Romance Op 23 for violin and piano

    Performer: Dawn Wohn. Performer: Esther Jung-A Park.
  • Valerie Coleman

    Red Clay & Mississippi Delta

    Ensemble: Imani Winds.
    • ENTERTAINMENT ONE MUSIC.
  • Heitor Villa‐Lobos

    Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5: Aria (Cantilena)

    Singer: Netania Davrath. Orchestra: New York Philharmonic. Conductor: Leonard Bernstein.
  • Hania Rani

    Glass

    Performer: Hania Rani.
  • Ottorino Respighi

    The pines of the Appian Way (Pines of Rome)

    Orchestra: The Cleveland Orchestra. Conductor: Lorin Maazel.

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  • Mon 19 Jun 2023 00:00
  • Mon 4 Dec 2023 00:00

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