Voiced by some of Classic FM’s best-loved presenters: Alexander Armstrong, Moira Stuart, Myleene Klass and Aled Jones
Launches on World Sleep Day, Friday 18 March
A Global Player Original Podcast
Classic FM, the UK’s most popular classical music station, is launching a new podcast – Classical Dreams – a collection of soothing stories to lull listeners into a calm and restful sleep.
To coincide with World Sleep Day today (Friday 18 March), Classic FM has brought together some of its much-loved presenters to read relaxing stories to help the nation drift into a peaceful night’s sleep. Exclusive to Global Player, Classical Dreams launches at a time when one in seven Brits is sleeping for less than five hours a night – considered a dangerously low level by medical professionals.
The series launches with four episodes – with another four to follow – voiced by Alexander Armstrong, Moira Stuart, Myleene Klass and Aled Jones. They weave tales from every corner of the world, specifically places that have inspired famous pieces of classical music: the streets of Vienna, Venice’s canals, Granada’s Alhambra Palace and the Appalachian Trail.
“I’m thrilled to be part of Classic FM’s new Classical Dreams podcast – it combines two loves of mine: great classical music and captivating story-telling.
“The memory of drifting off to sleep with a bedtime story as a child is one the cosiest I have, so it’s a real honour to be helping the whole nation fall asleep! Somehow, I’ve got to try and stay awake while doing it…”
Classic FM presenter Alexander Armstrong
“It’s great to launch Classical Dreams: a coming together of some of the nation’s best-loved voices and evocative stories about places – from Vienna to Venice to Granada – that have inspired writers, artists, and composers for centuries.
“Alexander, Moira, Myleene, and Aled are the perfect presenters to launch the podcast and we’re proud to have created a beautiful series that will bring a moment of calm to our listeners’ busy lives.”
Philip Noyce, Classic FM’s Managing Editor
Classical Dreams episodes are available exclusively on Global Player. Global Player is Global’s entertainment hub, which allows listeners to enjoy all of Global’s radio brands, award-winning podcasts and expertly curated playlists all together and all for free on mobile via the Global Player app, online and through your smart speaker.
The four @globalplayer episodes of Classical Dreams are:
- Alexander Armstrong – A Day in Vienna
- Myleene Klass – A Swim in Venice
- Moira Stuart – The Magical Alhambra Palace
- Aled Jones – The Appalachian Trail
For more information please contact: comms@global.com
