The Classical Top 5

By classicaltop5

In this weekly podcast, a panel of critics and broadcasters choose their Top 5 on a variety of subjects, arguing their case between themselves and the listeners.

Note: The Podcast has now come to an e... more

5

55 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about The Classical Top 5:

How many episodes does The Classical Top 5 have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.

The Classical Top 5 episodes:

May 06, 2020 Top 5 Sacred Works
This week, Tommy Pearson, Fiona Maddocks and Richard Bratby are joined by one of the world's most performed living composers, Sir James MacMillan, who chooses his Top 5 Sacred Works. Producer: Simon Funnell
...more
1h 8min
April 29, 2020 Top 5 Works since 1980
Tommy Pearson, Fiona Maddocks and Richard Bratby are joined by Director of Music at London's Southbank, Gillian Moore CBE, to choose their favourite classical works from the last 40 years. A massive task!
Producer: Simon Funnell
...more
1h 7min
April 22, 2020 Top 5 Violinists
Tommy Pearson, Fiona Maddocks and Richard Bratby are joined by superstar violinist Tasmin Little to discuss their favourite violinists, including Heifitz, Oistrakh, Haendel, Kennedy, Jansen and many more!
Producer: Simon Funnell
...more
1h
April 15, 2020 Top 5 Books About Music
Tommy Pearson, Fiona Maddocks and Richard Bratby are joined by special guest, writer Philip Hensher, to select their favourite books about classical music, from Tolstoy to Mark Steyn, Berlioz to John Drummond (and much more besides!).
Producer: Simon Funnell
...more
1h 9min
April 08, 2020 Top 5 Conductors: Full Version
BONUS full version of Episode 2: Top 5 Conductors
...more
1h 36min
April 08, 2020 Top 5 Conductors: Edit
Fiona Maddocks, Richard Bratby and host Tommy Pearson discuss their favourite conductors, along with special guest Rob Cowan (Classic FM, Gramophone). Who will make the grade?
Producer: Simon Funnell
...more
1h 11min
April 02, 2020 Music for Lockdown
In the first episode of this new podcast series, Tommy Pearson, Fiona Maddocks and Richard Bratby are joined by special guest Stephen Maddock (CEO of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra) to offer their Top 5 pieces of music for lockdown.
Producer: Simon Funnell
...more
1h 4min

FAQs about The Classical Top 5:

How many episodes does The Classical Top 5 have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.