Bitesize Classical

Roxanna Panufnik

Welcome to Bitesize Classical, the podcast that looks at classical music in small bites, allowing you to discover more about Beethoven and Mozart, violins and drums, sopranos and tenors, and operas and orchestras, all whilst eating your lunch or travelling on the bus. Join Jennifer Johnston as she talks to some of the world's most famous classical musicians, delves into the lives of composers, examines instruments and voice types, discovers the stories of operas, looks at the music written specially for orchestra, and introduces you to the colourful, noisy, diverse and dramatic world of classical music. Today's Bitesize Classical guest is the famous composer Roxanna Panufnik, who will answer 10 questions about her life in music. Bitesize: world-class performance in your pocket.

Gerald Finley

Welcome to Bitesize Classical, the podcast that looks at classical music in small bites, allowing you to discover more about Beethoven and Mozart, violins and drums, sopranos and tenors, and operas and orchestras, all whilst eating your lunch or travelling on the bus. Join Jennifer Johnston as she talks to some of the world's most famous classical musicians, delves into the lives of composers, examines instruments and voice types, discovers the stories of operas, looks at the music written specially for orchestra, and introduces you to the colourful, noisy, diverse and dramatic world of classical music. Today's Bitesize Classical guest is renowned baritone Gerald Finley, who will answer 10 questions about his life in music. Bitesize: world-class performance in your pocket.

Lidiya Yankovskaya

Welcome to Bitesize Classical, the podcast that looks at classical music in small bites, allowing you to discover more about  Beethoven and Mozart, violins and drums, sopranos and tenors, and operas and orchestras, all whilst eating your lunch or travelling on the bus. Join Jennifer Johnston as she talks to some of the world’s most famous classical musicians, delves into the lives of composers, examines instruments and voice types, discovers the stories of operas, looks at music written specially for orchestra, and introduces you to the colourful, noisy, diverse and dramatic world of classical music. Today’s Bitesize Classical guest is conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya, musical director of Chicago Opera Theater, who answers 10 questions about her life in music. Bitesize: world-class performance in your pocket.

Jess Gillam

Welcome to Bitesize Classical, the podcast that looks at classical music in small bites, allowing you to discover more about Beethoven and Mozart, violins and drums, sopranos and tenors, and operas and orchestras, all whilst eating your lunch or travelling on the bus. Join Jennifer Johnston as she talks to some of the world's most famous classical musicians, delves into the lives of composers, examines instruments and voice types, discovers the stories of operas, looks at music written specially for orchestras, and introduces you to the colourful, noisy, diverse and dramatic world of classical music. Today's Bitesize Classical guest is the fantastic saxophonist Jess Gillam, who answers 10 questions about her life in music. Bitesize: world-class performance in your pocket.

Evelyn Glennie

Welcome to Bitesize Classical, the podcast that looks at classical music in small bites, allowing you to discover more about Beethoven and Mozart, violins and drums, sopranos and tenors, and operas and orchestras, all whilst eating your lunch or travelling on the bus. Join Jennifer Johnston as she talks to some of the world's most famous classical musicians, delves into the lives of composers, examines instruments and voice types, discovers the stories of operas, looks at music written specially for orchestras and introduces you to the colourful, noisy, diverse and dramatic world of classical music. Today's Bitesize Classical guest is the world renowned solo percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, who answers 10 questions about her life in music. Bitesize: world-class performance in your pocket.