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

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 26 Jun 2023 00:00

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.
  • Niccolò 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 KaÅŸif

    The Queen Symphony: VI Adagio

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

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  • Mon 26 Jun 2023 00:00

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