Classic FM Hall Of Fame Short Stories

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The Classic FM Hall of Fame is the largest survey of classical music tastes anywhere in the world. For almost a quarter of a century the annual countdown has witnessed many changes, successes and surprises – but can always lay claim to containing the most popular pieces. Now John Suchet delves into…

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    • May 8, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    Changes in Taste

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 13:13


    Join John Suchet as he delves into the fascinating stories behind some of the greatest pieces in our annual poll of the nation’s favourite music. In this episode John meets fellow Classic FM presenter John Brunning as they discuss the changes in musical taste over the decades since The Classic FM Hall of Fame began. This episode features music courtesy of Chandos. For more information, please visit: https://www.chandos.net/products/catalogue/CHAN%209262 https://www.chandos.net/products/catalogue/CHAN%209784

    Favourite Opera

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 20:50


    Join John Suchet as he delves into the fascinating stories behind some of the greatest pieces in our annual poll of the nation’s favourite music. In this episode John meets soprano and Classic FM presenter Catherine Bott to discuss the Operas featured in The Classic Hall of Fame. This episode features music courtesy of Warner Classics. For more information, please visit: https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/8260979--wagner-gotterdammerung https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/8028696--mozart-le-nozze-di-figaro-k492 https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7946401--puccini-la-boheme

    One Hit Wonders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 16:18


    Join John Suchet as he delves into the fascinating stories behind some of the greatest pieces in our annual poll of the nation’s favourite music. In this episode John meets fellow Classic FM presenter Aled Jones to discuss the one-hit-wonders featured in The Classic FM Hall of Fame. This episode features music courtesy of Chandos. For more information please visit the following links: https://www.chandos.net/products/catalogue/CHAN%209216 https://www.chandos.net/products/catalogue/CHAN%205085 https://www.chandos.net/products/catalogue/CHSA%205179

    Favourite Composer Mozart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 13:56


    Join John Suchet as he delves into the fascinating stories behind some of the greatest pieces in our annual poll of the nation’s favourite music. In this episode John discusses the most popular works in the Classic FM Hall of Fame by the famous composer Mozart. This episode features music courtesy of Warner Classics. For more information, please visit https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/8003471--mozart-clarinet-concerto-quintet-oboe-quartet

    Favourite Ballet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 22:36


    Join John Suchet as he delves into the fascinating stories behind some of the greatest pieces in our annual poll of the nation’s favourite music. In this episode John meets fellow Classic FM presenter Margherita Taylor to discuss the Ballets featured in The Classic FM Hall of Fame. This episode features music courtesy of Warner Classics. For more information please visit the following websites: https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7982653--prokofiev-romeo-and-juliet-op-64 https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7962930--stravinsky-the-firebird

    The 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2019 12:34


    Join John Suchet as he delves into the fascinating stories behind some of the greatest pieces in our annual poll of the nation’s favourite music. In this episode John discusses the surprise number one for The Classic FM Hall of Fame 2018; Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.

    Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 11:15


    Join John Suchet as he delves into the fascinating stories behind some of the greatest pieces in our annual poll of the nation’s favourite music. In this episode John discusses a piece that has consistently rated highly in the Classic FM Hall of Fame: Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2. This episode features music courtesy of Warner Classics. For more information, please visit https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7940120--rachmaninov-piano-concertos-nos-1-2

    Favourite Composer Beethoven

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 13:14


    Join John Suchet as he delves into the fascinating stories behind some of the greatest pieces in our annual poll of the nation’s favourite music. In this episode John discusses the most popular works by a composer who is particularly close to his heart; Ludvig van Beethoven. This episode features music courtesy of Chandos. For more information, please visit https://www.chandos.net/products/catalogue/CHAN%208750

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 0:37


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