Main content

Robin Morgan, live at Hay Festival

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian Robin Morgan, live at Hay Festival.

In a special edition recorded live at Hay Festival 2023, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedian, writer and actor Robin Morgan.

Robin's playlist:

Grace Williams - Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes
NiccolΓ² Paganini - Moses Fantasy arr for double basses
John Tavener - Song for Athene
Francesca Caccini - Ciaccona
Dobrinka Tabakova - Concerto for cello and strings (2nd mvt 'Longing')
Tolga Kashif - The Queen Symphony (5th mvt)

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.

Available now

28 minutes

Last on

Mon 26 Jun 2023 00:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

More episodes

Previous

Athena Kugblenu live at Hay Festival

Next

Keegan Hirst

See all episodes from Classical Fix

Music Played

  • Grace Williams

    Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes

    Orchestra: Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Conductor: Andrew Penny.
    • Welsh Classical Favourites: Royal Ballet Sinfonia/Penny.
    • Marco Polo.
    • 1.

  • NiccolΓ² Paganini

    Moses Fantasy

    Performer: Gary Karr. Music Arranger: Herman Reinshagen. Ensemble: The London Double Bass Sound.
    • CALA.

  • John Tavener

    Song for Athene

    Choir: San Francisco Symphony Chorus. Conductor: Vance George.
    • DELOS.

  • Francesca Caccini

    Ciaccona

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

  • Dobrinka Tabakova

    Concerto for cello and strings: 2nd mvt 'Longing'

    Performer: Kristina Blaumane. Orchestra: Lietuvos kamerinis orkestras. Conductor: Maxim Rysanov.
    • ECM.

  • Tolga Kaşif

    The Queen Symphony: VI Adagio

    Composer: Queen. Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • Warner Classics.

Broadcast

  • Mon 26 Jun 2023 00:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

Five celebrities get a classical fix

Five celebrities get a classical fix

The most memorable, funny and moving moments from the podcast for classical newbies.

Rob Delaney – My Taste in Classical

Rob Delaney – My Taste in Classical

Rob adores Moondog and thinks Beethoven's 2nd Symphony isn't top Beethoven...

Six mind-expanding music podcasts to subscribe to right now

Six mind-expanding music podcasts to subscribe to right now

Love music? Looking for new ear-fodder for your commute? We've got you covered.

Clara Amfo's classical music fix

What happened when the Radio 1 DJ dipped her toes into classical for the first time?

Podcast

  • Classical Fix

    If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here.