Classical Fix

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Cory Henry Nov 16, 2020

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This year Jules Buckley and Cory Henry celebrate Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions album at the 2023 Proms. Revisit this special episode of Classical Fix first aired in 2020.

Guest presenter Jules Buckley mixes a bespoke classical playlist for composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Cory Henry.

Cory's playlist:

Johannes Brahms: Symphony no.4 (3rd movement ) William Grant Still: Summerland (from Three Visions) Igor Stravinsky: Tango No.72 arranged for orchestra Kate Moore: Broken Rosary Giacomo Puccini: Vissi d'arte (from Tosca) Maurice Ravel: Quartet in F (1st movement) arranged for Ondes Martenot ensemble

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'. Jules 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.

Laura Marling Nov 09, 2020

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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 singer-songwriter Laura Marling.

Laura's playlist:

Louise Farrenc: Overture no.1 in E Minor Jennifer Higdon: Nocturne (from String Poetic) Jonathan Dove: Vertue Santiago de Murcia: Gaitas (from Saldivar Codex no.4) Sarah Nicolls: Sleep Scene Richard Strauss: Beim Schlafengehen (from Four Last Songs)

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.

Arlo Parks Nov 02, 2020

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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 poet and singer Arlo Parks.

Arlo's playlist:

Gabriel Faure: Agnus Dei (from Requiem) Steve Reich: Music for 18 Musicians (opening) George Walker: Lyric for Strings Gabriela Montero: Winter (an improvisation on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons) Conlon Nancarrow: Study no.6 (from Studies for Player Piano) Valgeir Sigurðsson/Liam Byrne: Somnoptera

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.

Blake Mills Aug 30, 2020

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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.

Georgia Aug 23, 2020

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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.

Swindle Aug 16, 2020

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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.

Afrodeutsche Aug 09, 2020

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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.

Jehnny Beth Aug 02, 2020

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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.

Poppy Ajudha Jul 26, 2020

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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.

Nadine Shah Jul 19, 2020

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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.

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