Jo Brand

Published: Feb. 19, 2024, 1 a.m.

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian, actor, presenter and writer Jo Brand.

Jo's playlist:

Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor, Op 82 (3rd mvt)\nFrancisco Guerrero - Maria Magdalene\nMeredith Monk - The Games: Memory Song (arr. J Wolfe for voices & chamber ensemble)\nAntonio Pasculli - Le Api (Etude Caract\xe9ristique for oboe and piano)\nFrancesca Caccini - Romanesca\nEdvard Grieg - Piano Concerto in A minor, Op 16 (2nd 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 BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.