Jools and guests share their musical favourites
Jools is joined by saxophonist Nubya Garcia with music by Mozart, Britten, Sibelius and Mary Lou Williams.
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 Mozart, Britten and Mary Lou Williams, with performances from Clara Haskil, Janet Baker and Jacques Loussier. His guest is saxophonist, composer and bandleader Nubya Garcia who talks about arranging strings on her new album 'Odysseyβ and reconnecting with classical music. She introduces music she loves by Grieg, Bobby McFerrin and Sibelius.
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Reynaldo Hahn
L'heure exquise
Performer: Gerald Moore. Singer: Janet Baker.- Warner Classics.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Fugue no. 2 in C minor, BWV 847 arr Jacques Loussier
Music Arranger: Jacques Loussier. Ensemble: Jacques Loussier Trio.- Decca.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No 20 in D minor (2nd mvt)
Performer: Clara Haskil. Orchestra: German Symphony Orchestra Berlin. Conductor: Ferenc Fricsay.- PRAGA.
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Mary Lou Williams
Mr Freddie's Blues
- CLASSICS.
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Benjamin Britten
Sailing (Holiday Diary)
Performer: Sir Stephen Hough.- Virgin Classics.
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Nubya Garcia
Clarity
- CONCORD JAZZ.
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Edvard Grieg
String Quartet in F major, unfinished (2nd mvt)
Ensemble: Petersen Quartet.- CAPRICCIO.
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Bobby McFerrin
Grace
Performer: YoβYo Ma. Singer: Bobby McFerrin.- Hush.
- Sony Classical.
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Jean Sibelius
Symphony No 1 in E minor, Op 39 (4th mvt)
Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle.- Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings.
Broadcast
- Sat 7 Sep 2024 12:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3