Classic FM Hall of Fame Short Stories: a new classical podcast

26 April 2019, 10:45 | Updated: 26 April 2019, 12:34

Classic FM Hall of Fame Short Stories
Classic FM Hall of Fame Short Stories. Picture: Classic FM

The Classic FM Hall of Fame Short Stories podcast delves deep into the stories of our favourite pieces, chart-toppers and genius composers.

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Episode 1: 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; Ludwig van Beethoven.

Episode 2: Rachmaninov's 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.

Episode 3: Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture

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.

Episode 4: 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.

Episode 5: 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.

Episode 6: 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.

Episode 7: 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.

Episode 8: 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.