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Mar 2024
29m 55s

Dane Baptiste

Bbc Radio 3
About this episode

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on his music-loving guest, the comedian, writer and presenter Dane Baptiste.

Dane's playlist:

Shostakovich: Festive Overture Olivia Belli: Sibyl Susan Spain-Dunk: Cantilena for clarinet and orchestra Op. 51 Ēriks Ešenvalds: Stars Wilhelmine von Bayreut: Concerto for harpsichord and strings in G minor, I Allegro Jacques Loussier: Prelude No. 1 in C major, BWV 846

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 BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.

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