Discover this week's 'Listener in Residence'

What musical choices have they made?

Author: Emily BurrettPublished 24th Mar 2025
Last updated 15th Sep 2025

Each week we will be updating you on who is featuring as our newest Listener in Residence.

This is when we hand over the music choices to one of our chosen listeners who picks their five favourite classical pieces.

Who is this week's Listener in Residence?

The Magic Classical Listener in Residence this week is Ian Wynne-Smythe a professional Toastmaster in Chester.

Their choices

Monday – Stephen Horne’s From The Island

Tuesday – Abide With Me

Wednesday – Umberto Giordano's La Mamma Morta

Thursday – Champions by Carl Davis

Friday – The Finale to Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony No.3

Make sure you listen this week Monday to Friday from 10am to catch all these great pieces of music.

How to become a Magic Classical Listener in Residence?

You can find out all you need to know about becoming a Magic Classical Listener in Residence here

How to listen to Magic Classical?

You can listen to Magic Classical online on this website, on DAB, on our Rayo App or by asking your smart speaker to "play Magic Classical”.

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