Main content

Kirk Flash

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on writer and podcaster Kirk Flash.

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on his music-loving guest. This week Linton is joined by writer and podcaster Kirk Flash.

Kirk's playlist:

Jean Sibelius - Finlandia
John McHugh - My England
Ludwig van Beethoven - Mass in C Major (Kyrie)
Caroline Shaw - Valencia
Ethel Smyth - Double Concerto for Horn and Violin (2nd movement)
Nico Muhly - Etude 3

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

26 minutes

Last on

Mon 12 Feb 2024 00:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

More episodes

Previous

Rosie Holt

Next

Jo Brand

See all episodes from Classical Fix

Music Played

  • Leos JanÑček

    Kreutzer Sonata for Strings: I. Adagio

    Music Arranger: Richard Tognetti. Orchestra: Australian Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Richard Tognetti.
    • Janacek: Kreutzer Sonata for Strings / Barber: Adagio for Strings / Walton: Sona.
    • Sony Classical.
    • 1.

  • Jean Sibelius

    Finlandia, Op 26

    Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Thomas SΓΈndergΓ₯rd.
    • Sibelius.
    • Linn Records.
    • 2.

  • John McHugh

    My England

    Conductor: John McHugh. Ensemble: John McHugh Band.
    • Burbo Records.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Mass in C Major, Op. 86: I. Kyrie

    Conductor: Colin Davis. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Choir: London Symphony Chorus.
    • LSO LIVE.

  • Caroline Shaw

    Valencia

    Ensemble: Jasper String Quartet.
    • Dorian Sono Luminus.

  • Ethel Smyth

    Double Concerto for Horn and Violin in A Major: II. Elegy (In Memoriam): Adagio

    Performer: Franz Draxinger. Performer: Renate Eggebrecht. Performer: Celine Dutilly.
    • TROUBADISC.

  • Nico Muhly

    Γ‰tude 3

    Performer: Nadia Sirota.
    • Bedroom Community.

Broadcast

  • Mon 12 Feb 2024 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.