Classical Fix

Classical Fix

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Classical Fix episodes

  • Blake Mills

    Guest presenter Jules Buckley stands in for Clemmie Burton-Hill in a new series of Classical Fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving guests. This week, Jules is joined by LA-based guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer, Blake Mills.

    Blake's playlist:

    Maurice Ravel - Trois poemes de Stephane Mallarme: no.1 Soupir

    Charles Ives - The Unanswered Question
    Hildegard von Bingen - Vos flores rosarum
    Jonny Greenwood - Tree Strings
    Felix Mendelssohn - Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor (2nd movement)
    Richard Ayres - No. 37b (4th movement 'Exit')

    Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and' agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.

    30 min
  • Georgia

    Guest presenter Jules Buckley stands in for Clemmie Burton-Hill in a new series of Classical Fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving guests. This week, Jules is joined by Mercury-nominated singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Georgia Barnes.

    Georgia's playlist:

    Joseph Haydn - Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major (3rd movement)

    Anna Clyne - DANCE (1st movement 'When you're broken up')
    Thomas Adès - 3 Studies from Couperin: no. 1. Les Amusemens
    Robert Schumann - Kreisleriana: no.4 Sehr langsam
    Oliver Leith - Honey Siren (3rd movement 'Like slow dancing in honey')
    Claude Debussy - Clair de Lune from Suite Bergamasque (arranged by Isao Tomita)

    Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and' agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.

    30 min
  • Swindle

    Guest presenter Jules Buckley stands in for Clemmie Burton-Hill in a new series of Classical Fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving guests. This week, Jules is joined by musician and producer, Swindle.

    Swindle's playlist:

    Gustav Holst - The Planets, Op 32 - 1. Mars, the Bringer of War

    Philip Glass - North Star
    Knut Nysted - Immortal Bach
    Marianna Martines - La Tempesta: IV. Alfin fra le tempesta
    Manuel de Falla - El amor brujo
    George Gershwin - Piano Concerto in F major (3rd movement)

    Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and' agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.

    30 min
  • Afrodeutsche

    Guest presenter Jules Buckley stands in for Clemmie Burton-Hill in a new series of Classical Fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving guests. This week, Jules is joined by Manchester-based artist, composer, producer and DJ, Afrodeutsche aka Henrietta Smith-Rolla.

    Afrodeutsche's playlist:

    JS Bach - Sarabande from Partita no.4 in D (performed by Glenn Gould)

    John Adams - Grand Pianola Music: Part 2 'On the Dominant Divide'
    Errollyn Wallen - Concerto Grosso (2nd movement)
    Gregorio Allegri - Miserere
    Erich Korngold - Romance from The Adventures of Robin Hood
    Gavin Bryars - Titanic Hymn from The Sinking of the Titanic

    Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and' agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.

    29 min
  • Jehnny Beth

    Guest presenter Jules Buckley stands in for Clemmie Burton-Hill in a new series of Classical Fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving guests. In this episode, Jules is joined by French musician, singer-songwriter and Savages front woman, Jehnny Beth. She recently released her debut solo album TO LOVE IS TO LIVE and has collaborated with artists such as Trentemøller, Julian Casablancas, The xx and Gorillaz.

    Jehnny Beth's playlist:

    Johannes Brahms - Ballade no .4

    Arnold Schoenberg - Pierrot Lunaire (Part 3 no.21 O Alter Duft)
    Claire M Singer - Wrangham
    Steve Reich - America, Before the war from Different Trains
    Roxanna Panufnik - Kyrie after Byrd
    Gustav Mahler - Symphony no. 4 (3rd movement)

    Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and' agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.

    30 min
  • Poppy Ajudha

    Guest presenter Jules Buckley stands in for Clemmie Burton-Hill in a new series of Classical Fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving guests. This week, Jules is joined by Poppy Ajudha, a singer and musician who meshes jazz and R’n’B with soul and electronic music, and counts Barack Obama as a fan of her music.

    Poppy Ajudha's playlist:

    Aaron Copland - Clarinet Concerto (1st movement)

    Patrick Watson - Hommage
    Nadia Boulanger - 3 pieces for cello and piano (No. 2)
    Jean Barriere - Sonata for Two Cellos
    Igor Stravinsky - Symphony of Psalms (3rd movement)
    Anna Meredith - Nautilus

    Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and' agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.

    30 min
  • Nadine Shah

    Guest presenter Jules Buckley stands in for Clemmie Burton-Hill in a brand new four-part series of Classical Fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving special guests. In the first episode, Jules is joined by Mercury-nominated singer and musician Nadine Shah, whose highly-acclaimed new album 'Kitchen Sink' explores her own experience of life as a 30-something woman. Also featuring later in the series is musician and Savages singer, Jehnny Beth.

    Nadine Shah's playlist:

    Dmitri Shostakovich - Symphony no.5 (last movement)

    Arvo Pärt - Fratres
    Clara Schumann - Piano Concerto in A minor (2nd movement)
    Jean Sibelius - Finlandia
    Caroline Shaw - Valencia
    Scott Walker - Farmer in the City

    Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Jules Buckley is a Grammy-winning conductor, arranger and composer who pushes the boundaries of almost all musical genres by placing them in an orchestral context, and has earned himself a reputation as a 'pioneering genre alchemist' and' agitator of musical convention'. He leads two of the world’s most versatile and in-demand orchestras - the Heritage Orchestra and the Metropole Orkest - and over the past nine years he has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking BBC Proms, including the Ibiza Prom, 1Xtra's Grime Symphony, The Songs of Scott Walker, Jacob Collier and Friends, and tributes to Quincy Jones, Nina Simone and Charles Mingus. In 2019, Jules joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra as Creative Artist in Association.

    28 min
  • Phil Wang

    Comedian Phil Wang tries Clemmie's classical playlist.

    Phil's playlist in full:

    Vivaldi: Concerto in B minor for 4 violins

    Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio no.1 in D minor (2nd mvt)
    Michael Nyman: In Re Don Giovanni
    Claude Debussy: Reverie
    Traditional: She moved through the fair
    Anne Muller: Drifting Circles

    27 min
  • Jack Monroe

    Food writer and author Jack Monroe tries Clemmie's classical playlist.

    Jack's playlist in full:

    Fanny Mendelssohn: Six Character Pieces (no.3)

    Ludwig van Beethoven: Cavatina from String Quartet op.130
    Angel Morley: Kehaar's Theme from Watership Down
    Aaron Copland: Billy the Kid (Mexican Dance and Finale)
    Christina Vantzou: No.4 String Quartet
    Edward Elgar: Angel's Farewell from The Dream of Gerontius

    31 min
  • Jess Shadbolt

    Chef and restaurateur Jess Shadbolt tries Clemmie's classical playlist.

    Jess's playlist in full:

    George Frideric Handel: Suite in B flat major (Menuet)

    Max Richter: Dona Nobis Pacem 2 (from The Leftovers)
    Gioachino Rossini: Petite Messe Solenelle: Kyrie
    Mary Lattimore: Never Saw Him Again
    Chilly Gonzales: Wintermezzo
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture from Marriage of Figaro

    29 min

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