Jools with some of his most-loved recordings
Jools is joined by trumpeter, composer and bandleader Guy Barker, with music by Faure, Walton and Honegger.
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 Faure, Walton and Blind Lemon Jefferson, with performances by Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and Sheku Kanneh-Mason. His guest is the trumpeter, composer and bandleader Guy Barker who introduces music he loves by Piazzolla, Honegger, Maxine Sullivan and Ravel.
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Gabriel Fauré
Requiem (Introit - Kyrie)
Choir: The Cambridge Singers. Ensemble: City of London Sinfonia. Conductor: John Rutter.- COLLEGIUM.
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William Walton
Portsmouth Point - overture
Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.- Chandos.
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Blind Lemon Jefferson
Bad Luck Blues
- MILESTONE.
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Richard Strauss
Four Last Songs: Beim Schlafengehen
Singer: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Orchestra: German Symphony Orchestra Berlin. Conductor: George Szell.- Warner Classics.
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Heitor Villa‐Lobos
Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 (I. Aria "Cantilena")
Performer: Sheku Kanneh‐Mason. Performer: Plínio Fernandes.- Saudade.
- Decca Records US.
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Oscar Peterson & Clark Terry
Shaw 'Nuff
- ORIGINAL JAZZ CLASSICS.
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Astor Piazzolla
Oblivion
Performer: Alison Balsom. Orchestra: Guy Barker Orchestra. Conductor: Guy Barker.- Warner Classics.
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Arthur Honegger
Largo for strings
Orchestra: Luxembourg Radio Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Leopold Hager.- TIMPANI.
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Maxine Sullivan & John Kirby and His Orchestra
If I had a ribbon bow
- AUDIOPHILE.
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Maurice Ravel
Piano Trio, M. 67: II. Pantoum
Ensemble: Beaux Arts Trio.- Philips.
Broadcast
- Sat 19 Apr 2025 12:00BBC Radio 3