Classic FM’s Uplifting Classics with Dr. Alex George – Sunday, 9pm to 10pm
Launches 15th January
Dr. Alex George, the UK Government’s Youth Ambassador for Mental Health, is to host a brand new, positivity series on Classic FM, the UK’s most popular classical music station, starting this Sunday 15th January at 9pm.
Across six weeks, Classic FM’s Uplifting Classics with Dr. Alex George will feature fifty of the best uplifting classics – the most inspiring pieces of classical music ever composed – including ‘Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity’ from The Planets by Gustav Holst, The Entertainerby Scott Joplin, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A, and Adoration by Florence Price. In addition, each week, Dr. Alex will share fascinating stories behind the featured music and composers, as well as providing practical advice and tips on living everyday life in a positive way.
To accompany the series, Dr. Alex will be creating short videos and tips for Global Playerand Classic FM’s highly popular social platforms. Global Player is Global’s entertainment hub, which allows listeners and viewers to enjoy all of Global’s radio brands, award-winning podcasts, expertly curated playlists and the best videos on demand. The full series of Uplifting Classics will also be available on Global Player for an extended period.
Classic FM’s Uplifting Classics will be the second programme that Dr. Alex has hosted on Classic FM, following his popular debut series Inner Harmony last year, which focused on health, well-being and the benefits of listening to and performing classical music.
“I am so excited to be returning to Classic FM for this brand new series. I listen to classical music every day, and I find it such a positive and uplifting influence on my mood and productivity.
I know how difficult January can be for many, and so to be able to share some of the greatest Uplifting Classics every week and help boost the mood of Classic FM’s listeners is a privilege.
I really hope that during the next six weeks, I can spread my passion for classical music, share helpful advice on staying positive when times are tough, and get the nation feeling good for 2023.”
DR. ALEX GEORGE
“Classical music has the power to touch the emotions like nothing else and regular listening can work wonders for our well-being.
So, at the start of 2023, we are thrilled to announce our new Uplifting Classics series that celebrates the most inspiring classical music.
It’s a pleasure to welcome back Dr. Alex George to Classic FM, who proved his popularity with our audience last year.
Alongside his love of classical music, Dr. Alex brings experience and knowledge of approaching daily life in a positive way, and we know that our listeners will both hugely enjoy and benefit from this special series at the beginning of the new year.”
PHILIP NOYCE, CLASSIC FM’S MANAGING EDITOR
Classic FM is available across the UK on 100-102 FM, DAB digital radio and TV, Global Player on your smart speaker (“play Classic FM”), iOS or Android device, and at ClassicFM.com.
