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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The most inspiring moment (and possibly the only moment I’m proud of) in British politics since the turn of the century was when Hugh Grant’s character stood up to the American president in Love Actually.

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

It’s been a privilege and a pleasure

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

‘As classical musicians we play a lot of music by dead European white men. Which is fine - they wrote a lot of good music. But it’s not what I was brought up on. So this is a little encore in honour of the music that’s in my foundations’

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

And that is why you practise scales everyday

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

A wicked and tricky little study in 7/8 originally for sax by fellow RNCM alumni Jenni Watson

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Thank you for joining me. The interactions on here have been so lovely.

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

The correct pronunciation for PRElude is the one word that refuses to stay in my memory 🙄

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

It’s Friday. It’s Halloween. It’s…. Really early. Who’s joining me for breakfast. Pull up a chair and let me know below what you’re enjoying

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Little late today but who’s with me for breakfast.

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Hi Lee. Thank you. I think it might be a plain old ASOS

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

And that’s the best kind of composer isn’t it. One from whose ouvre you can find a piece that suits any mood you might happen to be

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

You’re absolutely right. Perhaps a bit of an unfair question

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We’re already at Bach before 7. Partitas for solo violin. Gorgeous music. But what’s your favourite piece of Bach.

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

It’s almost time for breakfast on BBC radio 3. Who’s up before the sun like me. Music by Florence Price, Paul Dukas and Bach before 7 is a double violin concerto.

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Great to be back. Thanks for joining me 😊 🎼

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

A cracking morning of programming in breakfast today. Steered by the lovely Lissie, Amy and myself. Join us from 6:30. What are you enjoying listening to. Let me know.

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

I couldn’t go another week just doing technique and studies. I had to play something that reminded me why I fell in love with the instrument, with an arrangement of some Samuel Coleridge-Taylor songs courtesy of Amy Harman #bhm

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

I’m SO excited to tell you that the first episode of the brand new Southbank podcast is out featuring myself and the brilliant Gillian Moore. This is all about exploring classical music through philosophical questions. This week ‘can classical music be funny?’ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Classical Live. Today from 1pm on BBC Radio 3. Gorecki, Mendelssohn, Bach and a uk premiere from Hartmann

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Morning breakfasters. A wonderful playlist on my final stint this week and what a treat it’s been to have your company, your contributions and your lovely comments. Thank you :)

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

The only angle you’ve yet to see of the studio this week. Who’s up nice and early for this wonderful bit of Bach?

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Here’s the evidence of said Tchaikovsky ballet

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Another view again today this time out of the window. Good morning listeners. Who’s up nice and early and joining me for breakfast

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

A different view of the studio this morning and you can just about see Producer Jo in the background. Good morning Radio 3 looking forward to your company today. Let me know what you’re enjoying in the comments :)

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Hi Jane a real privilege to enjoy your company and some fantastic music this morning. Thanks :)

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Thank you for your highlight makes my day to hear from listeners

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Hi Cosimo. Love the early shift and glad that I’ve got you along for the ride :)

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Thanks. Great to have you with m today. I hope you enjoy our selection

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Morning Lorraine. It’s good to be back. And even better to have your company.

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Who’s joining me for breakfast. Email 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk Text 83111 Tweet @bbcradio3

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Musicians' Union (MU) @wearethemu.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

“I want to work in an organisation that allows my artistic voice to be respected, and considers the emotional labour and skills that we invest” Chair of the MU Members' Assembly Linton Stephens (@lintonstephens.bsky.social) talks about the role of the Assembly in empowering members #MUConference

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Thanks Rowena I'll be sure to check them out it was such a wonderful week

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Final day on Breakfast and after an early night and 7 hours sleep I'm feeling fresh just like the nightingale in our dawn chorus. But do let me know what you're enjoying.

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Morning wonderful radio 3 breakfasters. Who's up at the crack of dawn with me today and what are you enjoying on breakfast? Let me know below.

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Morning Radio 3 breakfasters. Delighted to have you're company this morning. I'd love to know what you're enjoying today. Email me 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk Text 8311 Or send me a tweet @bbcradio3

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

My inaugural breakfast link yesterday. Join me today for more great music to start your Tuesday on BBC Radio 3

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Thank you Helen. It really is a pleasure to have your company.

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

As good as any place to do a bit of technique practise. Join me from 1pm for some cracking classical gems on BBC Radio 3

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Killing two birds with one stone in today's show, learning some music.

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Linton Stephens @lintonstephens.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Classical Live from 1 o'clock with an amazing selection of live concert recordings. I can't wait for the Sibelius. But what are you looking forward to...?

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