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The pianist and bandleader picks his favourite classical music

Jools is joined by singer and composer Laura Mvula, with music by Beethoven, Bach and Tippett.

In a new show for Saturday lunchtimes, Jools shares his lifelong passion for classical music, and the beautiful connections with jazz and blues. With fascinating guests each week, who bring their own favourite music and occasionally perform live in Jools's studio.

Today, Jools's choices include music by Beethoven, Britten and Chris Barber, with performances from Janet Baker and the Takacs Quartet. Jools's guest is singer and composer Laura Mvula who introduces music she loves by Michael Tippett, Eric Whitacre and JS Bach.

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Sat 16 Nov 2024 12:00
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Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    The Creatures of Prometheus Op.43 (Overture)

    Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Herbert von Karajan.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Thomas Dunhill

    The Cloths of Heaven (The wind among the reeds Op.30)

    Singer: Janet Baker. Performer: Martin Isepp.
    • HERITAGE.

  • Duke Ellington

    Misty Morning

    Ensemble: Chris Barber and his New Orleans Jazz Band.
    • Tempo Records.

  • Benjamin Britten

    String Quartet no.1 in D major Op.25 (3rd mvt)

    Ensemble: Tak谩cs Quartet.
    • Hyperion.

  • Laura Mvula

    Father Father

    Music Arranger: Jules Buckley. Singer: Laura Mvula. Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley.
    • RCA Victor.

  • Michael Tippett

    Concerto for Double String Orchestra (1st mvt)

    Orchestra: 麻豆官网首页入口 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis.
    • Tippett: Concerto for Double String Orchestra, Fantasia Concertante & Ritual Dan.
    • Warner Classics International.
    • 1.

  • Eric Whitacre

    I thank you God (3 Songs of Faith)

    Choir: Eric Whitacre Singers. Conductor: Eric Whitacre.
    • Eric Whitacre, Light & Gold.
    • Decca.
    • 12.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Brandenburg Concerto no.3 in G major BWV.1048 (1st mvt)

    Ensemble: European Brandenburg Ensemble. Director: Trevor Pinnock.
    • AVIE.

Broadcast

  • Sat 16 Nov 2024 12:00
    麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 3