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 the chart and tells some of the stories behind the famous titles that make up the top 300.

Episode List

Changes in Taste

May 8th, 2019 11:00 PM

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%209262https://www.chandos.net/products/catalogue/CHAN%209784

Favourite Opera

May 5th, 2019 11:00 PM

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

May 1st, 2019 11:00 PM

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

Apr 28th, 2019 11:00 PM

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

Apr 24th, 2019 11:00 PM

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

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