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The pianist and bandleader picks his favourite classical music

Jools is joined by singer-songwriter Beth Rowley, with music by Brahms, Hildegard of Bingen and Ennio Morricone.

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 Brahms, Bach, Hildegard of Bingen and Little Brother Montgomery, with performances by the Vienna Philharmonic and Sphinx Virtuosi. His guest is the singer-songwriter Beth Rowley who introduces music she loves by Emma Butterworth, Naseer Shamma, Ennio Morricone and Chopin.

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Last on

Sat 12 Apr 2025 12:00
蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Johannes Brahms

    Symphony No 4 in E minor, Op 98 (3rd mvt, Allegro giocoso)

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic. Conductor: Carlos Kleiber.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Hildegard von Bingen

    O vos imitatores

    Music Arranger: Nigel Short. Choir: Tenebrae. Performer: Christian Forshaw. Conductor: Nigel Short.
    • SIGNUM.

  • Olivia Harrison

    White Gardenias

    Composer: Jools Holland. Singer: Beth Rowley.

  • Florence Price

    String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor: II. Andante cantabile (Arr. Colbert for

    Music Arranger: Jonathan Colbert.
    • Price: String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor: II. Andante cantabile (Arr. Colbert for.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 1.

  • Little Brother Montgomery

    Vicksburg Blues

    • Folkways Records.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott BWV 129: Chorus: "Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, mein Licht"

    Orchestra: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra. Choir: Amsterdam Baroque Choir. Conductor: Ton Koopman.
    • J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 19.
    • Challenge Classics.

  • Traditional Spiritual

    Climbing High Mountains

    Music Arranger: Beth Rowley. Singer: Beth Rowley.
    • Pale Jewel vol.II.
    • Stoopnik21.
    • 7.

  • Emma Butterworth

    In Stasis

    • SELF RELEASE.

  • Ennio Morricone

    The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (original movie soundtrack); The Ecstasy Of Gold

    Conductor: Ennio Morricone.
    • The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack / (Remastered.
    • Capitol Records.
    • 20.

  • Naseer Shamma

    Bab Al-Amal

    • ABWAB.
    • Cappriccio.
    • 1.

  • Fr茅d茅ric Chopin

    Nocturne in E flat major, Op.9 No.2

    Performer: Alice Sara Ott.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

Broadcast

  • Sat 12 Apr 2025 12:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3