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Magical Bones

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for magician, illusionist and hip-hop dancer Magical Bones.

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week, Linton is joined by magician, illusionist and hip-hop dancer, Richard Essien aka Magical Bones.

Bones's playlist:

Ann Southam - Glass Houses no.2 (arranged for marimbas)
Fanny Mendelssohn - Piano Sonata in G minor (2nd movement)
George Frideric Handel - "Vo' dar pace a un' alma altiera" from the opera Tamerlano
Hania Rani/Dobrawa Czocher - Prelude in C minor
Wililam Walton - Portsmouth Point
Eric Ewazen - A Duet for Our Time: 3rd movement 'Of Anguish'

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 91Èȱ¬ Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.

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29 minutes

Last on

Mon 14 Mar 2022 00:00

Music Played

  • Eric Ewazen

    A Duet for Our Time: 3rd mvt Of Anguish

    Ensemble: Columbus State University Trombone Ensemble.
    • SUMMIT RECORDS.
  • Ann Southam

    Glass houses no.2

    Music Arranger: Greg Harrison. Music Arranger: Jonny Smith. Ensemble: Taktus.
    • Ravello Records.
  • Fanny Mendelssohn

    Piano Sonata in G minor (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Béatrice Rauchs.
    • BIS.
  • George Frideric Handel

    Tamerlano, HWV 18: "Vo' dar pace a un' alma altiera"

    Singer: Xavier Sabata. Conductor: Riccardo Minasi. Orchestra: Il Pomo d’Oro.
    • APARTE.
  • Hania Rani

    Prelude in C minor

    Performer: Dobrawa Czocher. Performer: Hania Rani.
    • BiaÅ‚a flaga.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.
    • 3.
  • William Walton

    Portsmouth Point - overture

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Bryden Thomson.
    • CHANDOS.

Broadcast

  • Mon 14 Mar 2022 00:00

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