Classic FM Hall Of Fame Short Stories
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.
Episodes
Changes in Taste
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
09/05/19•13m 14s
Favourite Opera
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.
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06/05/19•20m 51s
One Hit Wonders
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:
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02/05/19•16m 18s
Favourite Composer Mozart
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.
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29/04/19•13m 56s
Favourite Ballet
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:
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25/04/19•22m 36s
The 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky
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.
22/04/19•12m 34s
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.2
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
18/04/19•11m 16s
Favourite Composer Beethoven
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
12/04/19•13m 15s
Classic FM Hall of Fame Short Stories Trailer
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10/04/19•37s
