Comedian and presenter Tom Allen presents a new series on Classic FM, revealing the most extraordinary personalities behind some of the world’s favourite classical music. Beginning Friday 3 April at 9pm.
Totally Outrageous with Tom Allen will see Tom celebrate some of the most eccentric and flamboyant composers and musicians in classical music history.
From opera superstars and larger-than-life legends to temperamental composers, eccentrics and fabulous troublemakers, he shines the spotlight on the biggest classical divas, both on stage and off.
Across the series, Tom will play classical favourites, written and performed by some of music’s biggest personalities, from Beethoven’s famously fiery temper to Mozart’s penchant for childish jokes, and the ever-eccentric Erik Satie, who filled his apartment with more than 100 umbrellas.
He’ll also explore some of classical music’s biggest scandals, including riotous premieres, and most over-the-top moments, from 40-part harmonies to actual cannons.
The series runs for three nights across the Easter weekend, on Friday 3, Saturday 4, and Sunday 5 April at 9pm. Expect high drama, and even higher notes.
