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Jess Gillam... with Simone Dinnerstein

Jess Gillam is joined by American pianist Simone Dinnerstein for a listening party, including music by Charles Ives, Michael Praetorius and Bob Dylan.

Jess Gillam is joined by American pianist Simone Dinnerstein for a listening party.

American pianist Simone Dinnerstein is dedicated championing new and neglected music, and to using music to create positive social impact.

Her musical choices include works by Michael Praetorius, Bob Dylan, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Rosemary Clooney. In exchange, Jess shares tracks by Jean Sibelius, Mozart and Charlie Parker.

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Music Played

  • Maurice Ravel

    Le Tombeau de Couperin: No.1 Prelude

    Orchestra: The Cleveland Orchestra. Conductor: Pierre Boulez.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Philip Glass

    Tirol Concerto (Piano Concerto No.1): Movement I.

    Performer: Simone Dinnerstein. Ensemble: Baroklyn.
    • Sony Classical.

  • Michael Praetorius

    Sixteenth Century French Dances: Branse Simple

    Ensemble: Calliope.
    • Nonesuch Records.

  • Jean Sibelius

    Violin Concerto in D minor, Op.47: I. Allegro Moderato

    Performer: Ava Bahari. Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Santtu‐Matias Rouvali.
    • Alpha Classics.

  • Bob Dylan

    Don't think twice It's Alright

    Performer: Chris Thile. Performer: Brad Mehldau. Music Arranger: Brad Mehldau. Music Arranger: Chris Thile.
    • Nonesuch.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Requiem: I. Introitus. Requiem aeternam

    Singer: Sandrine Piau. Singer: Éléonore Pancrazi. Singer: Mathias Vidal. Singer: Thomas Dolié. Orchestra: Le Concert de la Loge. Choir: Choeur de Chambre de Namur. Conductor: Julien Chauvin.
    • Warner Classics.

  • Charles Ives

    Concord Sonata: III. The Alcotts

    Performer: Simone Dinnerstein.
    • Sony Classical.

  • Charlie Parker

    Koko - Original Take 2

    • Savoy Records.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Concerto No.4: I. Allegro moderato

    Performer: Artur Schnabel. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Malcolm Sargent.
    • Nar Classical.

  • Rosemary Clooney

    Mambo Italiano

    Singer: Rosemary Clooney. Orchestra: The Mellomen. Director: Buddy Cole.
    • Columbia.

  • Felix Mendelssohn

    String Symphony No.6: I. Allegro

    Orchestra: Munich Radio Orchestra. Conductor: Henry Raudales.
    • BR Klassik.

  • Jean Cras

    Trio for violin, viola and cello: III. Anime

    Ensemble: Black Oak Ensemble.
    • Cedille.

Broadcast

  • Saturday17:00
    BBC Radio 3

Why are more young people listening to classical music?

Why are more young people listening to classical music?

20yo classical musician and presenter Jess Gillam is here to improve your playlist game.

Podcast

  • This Classical Life

    Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.