Episodes

  • Changes in Taste

    Changes in Taste
    May 9 2019

    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.

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    13 mins
  • Favourite Opera

    Favourite Opera
    May 6 2019
    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
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    21 mins
  • One Hit Wonders

    One Hit Wonders
    May 2 2019
    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
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    16 mins
  • Favourite Composer Mozart

    Favourite Composer Mozart
    Apr 29 2019
    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
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    14 mins
  • Favourite Ballet

    Favourite Ballet
    Apr 25 2019
    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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    23 mins
  • The 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky

    The 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky
    Apr 22 2019
    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.
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    13 mins
  • Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.2

    Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.2
    Apr 18 2019
    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
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    11 mins
  • Favourite Composer Beethoven

    Favourite Composer Beethoven
    Apr 12 2019
    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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    13 mins