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Jordan Rakei talks classical music

Jools is joined by singer, songwriter and producer Jordan Rakei.

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 Gustav Holst, Henryk Gorecki and John Field with performances by Dawn Upshaw, Nicola Benedetti and Andrew Manze. His guest is the singer, songwriter and producer Jordan Rakei, who introduces music he loves by Nils Frahm, Bach and Luke Howard.

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Music Played

  • Gustav Holst

    St Paul's suite Op.29 no.2 (Finale - The Dargason)

    Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Manze.
    • Butterworth 路 Holst.
    • Onyx Classics.
    • 14.

  • Jordan Rakei

    The Learning

    Singer: Jordan Rakei. Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Robert Ames.

  • John Field

    Air du bon Roi Henri IV

    Performer: M铆膵e谩l O'Rourke.
    • Field: 16 Piano Pieces.
    • CHANDOS.
    • 1.

  • Henryk Miko艂aj G贸recki

    Symphony No 3, Op 36 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs' (2nd mvt)

    Singer: Dawn Upshaw. Orchestra: London Sinfonietta. Conductor: David Zinman.
    • Gorecki: Symphony No. 3: Dawn Upshaw.
    • Elektra Nonesuch.

  • Dorothy Fields

    I Can't Give You Anything But Love

    Composer: Jimmy McHugh. Performer: Big Joe Turner.
    • Vocalion.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Violin Concerto in D major RV.211 (3rd mvt)

    Performer: Nicola Benedetti. Orchestra: Benedetti Baroque Orchestra.
    • Decca.

  • Nils Frahm

    My Friend The Forest

    Performer: Nils Frahm.
    • All Melody.
    • Erased Tapes.
    • 4.

  • Trad.

    Dieus Sal la Terra

    Music Arranger: Thomas Fournil. Ensemble: Idr卯s卯 Ensemble.
    • self release.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude in C major BWV.846 (The Well-Tempered Clavier - Bk.1)

    Performer: Angela Hewitt.
    • Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier: Angela Hewitt.
    • Hyperion.
    • 1.

  • Luke Howard

    Dappled Light

    Performer: Jess Gillam. Performer: Jess Gillam Ensemble.
    • DECCA.

Broadcast

  • Yesterday 12:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3