Classic Album Sundays

Classic Album Sundays tells the stories behind the albums that have shaped our culture and in some cases, our lives. We are the world’s most popular and respected classic album listening event with satellites in four continents. Our website, social media channels, and our podcast are the hub for classic albums and artists. Visit us at https://classicalbumsundays.com/.

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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 42m. Bisher sind 151 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein wöchentlich erscheinender Podcast.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 22 hours 12 minutes

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episode 31: Nitin Sawhney ‘What Is Classical Music?’


Nitin Sawhney joins Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy, as part Royal Albert Hall's 'Love Classical' series to try and answer the question ‘what is classical music?’


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 June 10, 2019  1h46m
 
 

episode 32: Lisa Stansfield on Dusty Springfield ‘Dusty in Memphis’


Lisa Stansfield joins Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy to discuss Dusty Springfield’s 'Dusty in Memphis', her own album 'Affection' and more as part of Kings Place 'Venus Unwrapped' series.


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 June 11, 2019  30m
 
 

episode 33: Lisa Stansfield on 'Affection'


Lisa Stansfield joins Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy to celebrate the 30th anniversary release of her debut solo album 'Affection' as part of the 'Venus Unwrapped' series at Kings Place in London.


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 June 11, 2019  49m
 
 

episode 34: James Lavelle on Classical Music at Classic Album Sundays


UNKLE and Mo'Wax Official founder James Lavelle in conversation with Classic Album Sundays’ founder and @BBBC Radio 6 Music host Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy, as part of Royal Albert Hall's 'Love Classical'. James and Colleen will define the relationship between classical music, hip-hop and electronica, which as James says “has been the foundation of things that I’ve done in my career musically.”


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 June 12, 2019  1h55m
 
 

episode 35: An Evening With John Grant at Classic Album Sundays


Classic Album Sundays presents An Evening With John Grant (https://www.facebook.com/johngrantmusic/?eid=ARBSTQMv56mb1wDBt1aW63NcPkk40Jkl1fXO31UGZq4w4JfWsFmgj2lx-XszhRcDL9T3zA6XVggPOJPf&fref=tag) at The British Library (https://www.facebook...


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 June 13, 2019  2h6m
 
 

episode 36: Sister Sledge on ‘We Are Family’ at Classic Album Sundays


Sister Sledge join Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy at Kings Place as part of the ‘Venus Unwrapped’ series to discuss their iconic We Are Family album. We Are Family is one of the most iconic dance albums of all time and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Its title track is an enduring classic that has resounded at key life moments with people from all backgrounds...


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 June 20, 2019  1h42m
 
 

episode 37: elbow’s Guy Garvey on 'Giants of All Sizes' at Classic Album Sundays


Classic Album Sundays founder and BBC Radio 6 Music host Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy is joined by elbow’s Guy Garvey to take a look at their brand new album Giants of All Sizes in the Elgar Room at Royal Albert Hall.  Lead singer and lyricist Guy Garvey describes the album as “an angry, old blue lament which finds its salvation in family, friends, the band and new life...


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 October 14, 2019  1h17m
 
 

episode 38: Penguin Cafe's Arthur Jeffes on 'Handfuls of Night' at The Royal Albert Hall for Classic Album Sundays


In celebration of National Album Day, Penguin Cafe’s Arthur Jeffes joins Classic Album Sundays’ founder and BBC Radio 6 Music host Colleen Murphy to discuss the story behind their latest album Handfuls of Night. The album, which will be played in full over a world-class hi-fi system, is the follow-up to Penguin Cafe’s much applauded record The Imperfect Sea (2017) and sees Arthur Jeffes’ journey follow in his father’s footsteps – on a project inspired by the Antarctic...


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 October 21, 2019  55m
 
 

episode 39: Jazzie B on Soul II Soul 'Club Classics Vol 1' at Classic Album Sundays


We were honoured to be joined by Jazzie B OBE at The British Library to look back on Soul II Soul ‘Club Classics Vol.1’ as part of National Album Day 2019.


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 October 29, 2019  59m
 
 

episode 40: Badly Drawn Boy on Movie Soundtracks at The Royal Albert Hall For Classic Album Sundays


Damon Gough aka Badly Drawn Boy joins Classic Album Sundays’ founder Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to discuss his seminal soundtrack to noughties classic About A Boy, as part of Royal Albert Hall's Festival Of Film.  Colleen and Damon discussed how he approaches creating music to be featured on screen and the soundtracks that have influenced his over the years...


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 November 11, 2019  1h48m