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Classical, blues and jazz for the weekend

Jools is joined by Croatian director and actor Kre拧imir Dolen膷i膰.

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 Michael Nyman, Ester Magi and JS Bach, with performances by Yehudi Menuhin and Li'l Millet. His guest is the Croatian director and actor Kre拧imir Dolen膷i膰, who introduces music he loves by Purcell, Arsen Dedi膰 and Jakov Gotovac.

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59 minutes

Last on

Sat 31 Jan 2026 12:00
麻豆社 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Michael Nyman

    Chasing Sheep is Best Left to Shepherds (The Draughtman's Contract)

    Ensemble: Michael Nyman Band. Director: Michael Nyman.
    • CHARISMA.

  • Ester M盲gi

    Vesper

    Orchestra: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Arvo Volmer.
    • Toccata Classics.

  • Little Willie John

    Fever

    • King Records.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043 (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Yehudi Menuhin. Performer: Christian Ferras. Orchestra: Bath Festival Orchestra. Conductor: Yehudi Menuhin.
    • Bach: Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046 - 1051 & Violin Concertos, BWV 1042 - 1043.
    • Warner Classics.
    • 208.

  • Li鈥檒 Millet

    Rich Woman

    • SPECIALITY.

  • Richard Rodney Bennett

    Partita for orchestra: finale

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: John Wilson.
    • Bennett: Orchestral Works Vol. 2.
    • CHANDOS.
    • 10.

  • Henry Purcell

    The Indian Queen: Act 3; We the spirits of the air

    Singer: Helen Parker. Singer: Libby Crabtree. Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music. Conductor: Christopher Hogwood.
    • Decca.

  • Arsen Dedi膰

    Glembajevi

    Performer: Matija Dedi膰.
    • CROATIA RECORDS.

  • Jakov Gotovac

    Ero the Joker: finale

    Choir: Croatian Radiotelevision Choir. Orchestra: Munich Radio Orchestra. Conductor: Ivan Repu拧i膰.
    • CPO.

  • 颁颈苍办耻蝉虒颈

    Vuprem Oc虒i

    • CROATIA RECORDS.

Broadcast

  • Sat 31 Jan 2026 12:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3