Classical Love Themes with Dawn O’Porter
Brand-new Friday night series starts 6th February at 9pm on Classic FM and Global Player

Love is in the air-waves at Classic FM – the UK’s most popular classical music brand – this February, as the author and broadcaster Dawn O’Porter hosts a special series celebrating love in all its many forms.

Classical Love Themes with Dawn O’Porter will see Dawn celebrate the greatest classical music inspired by and written about love – from the thrill of the chase to the close bonds of family and friendship. Across the series, Dawn will play iconic and well-known pieces that capture the stories of love from first sparks and full-blown passion to the deep bonds of friendship and family.

Dawn O’Porter is known for her honest, warm storytelling about love and relationships, from first crushes and heartbreak to friendship, family and self-belief. Through her bestselling books, she’s built a strong connection with audiences by writing about true relationships with heart and humour, making her the perfect choice to present Classic FM’s new series exploring love and music. Drawing on her love of classical music Dawn will share the fascinating stories behind the music, bringing to life some of the most moving and memorable pieces ever composed. The four-part series launches on Friday 6th February at 9pm on Classic FM and Global Player – the official Classic FM app – where each episode will be available on catch-up for thirty days.

In the first programme – The Chase – Dawn delves into one of love’s most thrilling chapters, where emotions run high, hearts race and the stakes couldn’t be higher, featuring music from Love Actually, Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Storyand Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet.

Other programmes focus on those who fall head over heels, with music from Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky and Puccini’s O soave fanciulla; and a deep dive into one of life’s most enduring relationships, friendship, with Elgar’s ‘Nimrod’ from the Enigma Variations. In the final episode, Dawn looks at the power of the family, with music from Hans Zimmer’s The Lion King, the Piano Concerto No.2 by Shostakovich and Thomas Newman’s score to Finding Nemo.

“I’ve always believed that classical music has the incredible ability to reflect our emotions and capture our hearts in a way that words can’t – especially when it comes to love.

Whether it’s the rush of chasing it, the comfort of being deeply in it, or the selfless love we find in friendship and family, classical music encompasses it all. I can’t wait to go on this journey with Classic FM listeners, to share the captivating music and the stories behind them.”
Dawn O’Porter

Joseph Zubier, Classic FM’s Managing Editor, said: “Dawn brings a warmth, curiosity and genuine love of classical music that I know our audience will enjoy and with which they’ll connect. This series highlights what Classic FM does best: showcasing great classical music and uncovering the human tales and emotions behind it. We’re excited to welcome Dawn to Classic FM for a series that celebrates love in all its forms this Valentine’s.”

Classic FM is available across the UK on Global Player – the official Classic FM app – on your smart speaker, iOS or Android device, on 100-102 FM, DAB+ digital radio and TV and at ClassicFM.com.