This week’s on-air highlights – including Album of the Week and Drive Discovery
23 August 2021, 08:00 | Updated: 23 August 2021, 08:54
The best programmes and music we’ve got coming up on Classic FM this week...
Classic FM’s TV Music Countdown
We’re partnering with Radio Times to reveal the nation’s favourite pieces of TV music, as voted for by you.
Join us on Monday 30 August to hear the Top 50 themes written for the small screen in Classic FM’s TV Music Countdown.
If you haven’t had chance to vote, you’ve got until 23:59 on Monday 23 August! Cast your votes here.
Read more: Vote in Classic FM’s TV Music Countdown for the chance to win £500
Alexander Armstrong
Alexander Armstrong is back this week, with plenty of music perfect for weekday mornings at the ready.
There’s the Classic FM Hall of Fame Hour at 9am, followed by two hours of new discoveries and old favourites.
Album of the Week
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons – Christian Li, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (Decca)
13-year-old virtuoso Christian Li has become the youngest violinist ever to professionally record Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, with his new release on Decca.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra joins the musician on the album.
Find out more about the Album of the Week here.
Read more: 13-year-old virtuoso Christian Li becomes youngest ever violinist to record Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Drive Discovery
Album of the Week
Camino – Sean Shibe (Pentatone)
Guitarist Sean Shibe shares his first Pentatone release, an introspective album featuring music from French and Spanish composers.
Works from Ravel, Satie, Antonio José and more are included in the collection of beautiful recordings.
Find out more about the Drive Discovery here.
