Fred Flaxman makes a good companion for the pleasures of classical music. He's knowledgable with a light touch. This is, quite naturally, a needledrop show, with, this time, quite long needledrops - also natural, because of the nature of the works. In reviewing this piece, I find myself face to face with the odd fact that I personally don't care for grand orchestral works - even Gerswin. But it's pretty much a question of playlist, isn't it? - and if this one suits (as well it might), then Flaxman's your man. He's got quite a selection on offer from program to program.