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Nicky Campbell asks former England goalkeeper, David James, how music has guided and grounded him in the remarkable and mundane moments of family life.

Nicky Campbell is joined by a high-profile figure from broadcasting, entertainment and public life to share and explore how classical music has soundtracked their worlds as parents, children and caregivers: with a host of arresting, moving and funny stories from both parties along the way.

In this episode, Nicky is joined by former footballer and music lover, David James, as he recounts the influence his grandmother had on his music taste- and life- as well as his experience of becoming a grandparent himself. And through pieces from Beethoven, Vivaldi, and Copland, David James shares how he turns to music to soothe the rough edges of daily life, in the family and in the locker room.

Produced by Leonie Thomas and Katie Hill
Exec Producer: Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media Production for ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No.9 in D minor (Choral) (4th mvt)

    Orchestra: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Manfred Honeck.

  • Camille Saint‐SaΓ«ns

    Bacchanale (Samson et Dalila)

    Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Thomas Beecham.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Spring (The Four Seasons)

    Performer: Nigel Kennedy. Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra.

  • JoaquΓ­n Rodrigo

    Fantasia para un gentilhombre

    Performer: John Williams. Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Charles Groves.

  • Aaron Copland

    Hoe-down (Rodeo)

    Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony. Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas.

  • Joshua Burnside

    Far Away the Hills are Green

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