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Jools meets Andrew Bird

Jools is joined by songwriter, singer and violinist Andrew Bird.

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 Manuel de Falla, Schubert and Professor Longhair, with performances by James Gilchrist, Alfred Cortot and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. His guest is the songwriter, singer and violinist Andrew Bird who gives an impromptu performance with Jools in the studio and introduces music he loves by Beethoven, Dvorak, Lester Young and Ravel.

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Last Saturday12:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Manuel de Falla

    Ritual Fire Dance (El Amor Brujo)

    Orchestra: Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Pablo Heras‐Casado.
    • Harmonia mundi.

  • Professor Longhair

    Mardi Gras in New Orleans

    • Atlantic.

  • Franz Schubert

    Litanei auf das Fest Allerseelen

    Performer: Alfred Cortot.
    • Naxos.

  • Gerald Finzi

    Dies natalis Op.8 for voice and string orchestra: The Salutation

    Singer: James Gilchrist. Orchestra: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: David Hill.
    • Naxos.

  • George Gershwin

    Summertime

    Performer: Andrew Bird. Performer: Jools Holland.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Violin Concerto in D major, Op 61 (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Itzhak Perlman. Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini.
    • Warner Classics.

  • Antonín Dvořák

    Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 90 "Dumky" (3rd. mvt.)

    Ensemble: Beaux Arts Trio.
    • Philips.

  • Lester Young

    This Year's Kisses

    • Columbia.

  • Maurice Ravel

    Pavane pour une infante défunte

    Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Conductor: Neville Marriner.
    • Philips.

Broadcast

  • Last Saturday12:00
    BBC Radio 3