Listener in Residence: Who's choosing and what this week
What musical choices have they made?
Last updated 1st Sep 2026
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?
This week is Chris Mackey from Howden-le-Wear in the Durham Dales.
Their choices:
MONDAY: Patrick Doyle - Potter Waltz (from Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire)
TUESDAY: Elgar Howarth - Lucerne Song (performed by the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble)
WEDNESDAY: Vaughan Williams – Tuba Concerto, 1st Movement
THURSDAY: Verdi – Aida: Grand March
FRIDAY: Hans Zimmer – Chevaliers de Sangreal
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 digital radio, on our Rayo App or by asking your smart speaker to "Play Magic Classical”.