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Music with a French flavour from Jools and guest

Jools is joined by musician and composer Ayanna Witter-Johnson, with music by Bach, Brahms, Berlioz and Bechet.

In his new show for Saturday lunchtimes, Jools shares his lifelong passion for classical music. 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 and Sidney Bechet, with performances from Hilary Hahn and Miles Davis. His guest is composer, singer and cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson who performs live in the studio and introduces music by Errollyn Wallen, Maurice Ravel and serpentwithfeet.

59 minutes

Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude (Partita no.3 in E major, BWV.1006)

    Performer: Hilary Hahn.
  • Miles Davis, Pierre Michelot & Kenny Clarke

    Ascenseur Pour L'Γ‰chafaud [Lift To The Scaffold]

  • Johannes Brahms

    String Sextet no.1 in B flat major Op.18 (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Tabea Zimmermann. Performer: Jean‐Guihen Queyras. Ensemble: Belcea Quartet.
  • Sidney Bechet & Claude Luter Orchestra

    Si Tu Vois Ma Mère

  • Hector Berlioz

    Symphonie fantastique (March to the Scaffold)

    Ensemble: Les SiΓ¨cles. Director: FranΓ§ois‐Xavier Roth.
  • serpentwithfeet

    four ethers [extract]

  • Maurice Ravel

    String Quartet in F major (2nd mvt)

    Ensemble: Quatuor Ébène.
    • Debussy, FaurΓ© & Ravel: String Quartets.
    • Warner Classics.
    • 9.
  • Ayanna Witter-Johnson

    Colour War

  • John Cage

    All Sides of the Small Stone, for Erik Satie

    Performer: Bertrand Chamayou.
    • Erato.
  • Errollyn Wallen

    Concerto Grosso (1st mvt)

    Performer: Tai Murray. Performer: Isata Kanneh‐Mason. Performer: Chi-Chi Nwanoku. Orchestra: Chineke! Orchestra. Conductor: Anthony Parnther.
    • Spark Catchers.
    • NMC Recordings.
    • 101.
  • Thomas A. Dorsey

    Rock Me

    Performer: Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Performer: Lucky Millinder & His Orchestra.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 11 May 2024 12:00
  • Sat 27 Jul 2024 12:00