The pianist and bandleader picks his favourite classical music
Jools is joined in his studio by violinist and composer Anna Phoebe, with music from Bach to Bessie Smith.
In a brand 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 JS Bach, Beethoven, Richard Strauss and Chiquinha Gonzaga, with performances from Janet Baker, Bessie Smith and Alfred Brendel. His guest is the Kent-based violinist and composer Anna Phoebe, who improvises with Jools at the piano, and introduces music she loves by Britten, Elgar and Meredith Monk.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Cello Suite No 1 in G major, BWV 1007 (Prelude)
Performer: Steven Isserlis. -
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Richard Strauss
Morgen, Op 27 No 4
Singer: Janet Baker. Performer: Gerald Moore. -
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Bessie Smith with James P. Johnson
He's Got Me Goin'
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor" - 2. Adagio un poco mosso
Performer: Alfred Brendel. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Bernard Haitink. -
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Nina Simone
Bye bye blackbird
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Benjamin Britten
Dawn (4 Sea interludes from 'Peter Grimes' Op.33a)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Andr茅 Previn. -
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Meredith Monk
Early Morning Melody (from Book of Days)
Singer: Meredith Monk. Singer: Naaz Hosseini. -
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Anna Phoebe & Jools Holland
Improvisation
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Edward Elgar
Cello Concerto in E minor, Op 85 (1st mvt)
Performer: Jacqueline du Pr茅. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: John Barbirolli. -
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Chiquinha Gonzaga
Ortruda
Performer: Karin Fernandes.
Broadcasts
- Sat 6 Apr 2024 12:00成人论坛 Radio 3
- Sat 17 Aug 2024 12:00成人论坛 Radio 3