This Classical Life Podcast
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too. Music, eclectic playlists and chat, with a new guest every week.
Episodes to download
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Jess Gillam with... Laura Snowden
Sat 6 Aug 2022
With music by John Tavener, Laurie Anderson, Berlioz and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.
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Jess Gillam with... Riopy
Sat 16 Jul 2022
With music by Arvo P盲rt, Debussy, Gottschalk and Gotan Project.
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Jess Gillam with... Max Ruisi
Sat 9 Jul 2022
With music by Monteverdi, Haydn, Cosmo Sheldrake and Herbie Hancock.
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Jess Gillam with... Lavinia Meijer
Sat 25 Jun 2022
Jess Gillam chats to harpist Lavinia Meijer about music they both love.
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Jess Gillam with... Maya Youssef
Sat 18 Jun 2022
Jess Gillam is joined by qanun player Maya Youssef for a listening party.
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Jess Gillam with... Pl铆nio Fernandes
Sat 11 Jun 2022
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.
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Jess Gillam with... Alison Balsom at the Hay Festival
Sat 4 Jun 2022
Jess Gillam is joined by trumpeter Alison Balsom, live from the Hay Festival.
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Jess Gillam with... Charlotte Politi
Sat 21 May 2022
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.
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Jess Gillam with... Kunal Lahiry
Sat 14 May 2022
Jess Gillam and pianist Kunal Lahiry have a listening party of tracks they love.
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Jess Gillam with... Magdalena Hoffman
Sat 7 May 2022
Jess Gillam and harpist Magdalena Hoffman share the music they love.
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Jess Gillam with... Benjamin Appl
Sat 23 Apr 2022
Jess Gillam and baritone Benjamin Appl chat about the music they love.
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Jess Gillam with... Amalie Stalheim
Sat 16 Apr 2022
Jess Gillam and cellist Amalie Stalheim chat about the music they love.
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Jess Gillam with... Jakub Josef Orlinski
Sat 9 Apr 2022
Jess Gillam and countertenor Jakub Josef Orlinski chat about the music they love.
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Jess Gillam with... Ella Jarman-Pinto
Sat 2 Apr 2022
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.
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Jess Gillam with... Edgar Moreau
Sat 26 Mar 2022
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.
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Jess Gillam with... Esther Abrami
Sat 19 Mar 2022
Jess Gillam and violinist Esther Abrami swap playlists of tunes they love.
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Jess Gillam with... Anna Meredith
Sat 5 Mar 2022
Jess Gillam and composer Anna Meredith share some favourite tracks by female artists.
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Jess Gillam with... Joseph Havlat
Sat 26 Feb 2022
Jess Gillam and pianist Joseph Havlat swap tunes they love.
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Jess Gillam with... Laufey
Sat 12 Feb 2022
Jess swaps favourite tracks with singer, songwriter and cellist Laufey.
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Jess Gillam with... Sebastian Plano
Sat 5 Feb 2022
Jess Gillam talks to Argentinian composer Sebastian Plano about the music they love.
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Jess Gillam with... Jamie Phillips
Sat 29 Jan 2022
Jess and conductor Jamie Phillips share music from Bach to The Planets, jazz-style.
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Jess Gillam with... Lucie Horsch
Sat 22 Jan 2022
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.
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Jess Gillam with... Oliver Zeffman
Sat 15 Jan 2022
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.
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Jess Gillam with... Eimear Noone
Sat 8 Jan 2022
Jess Gillam and conductor Eimear Noone swap mixtapes.
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Jess Gillam with... Nicky Spence (Mr Christmas)
Sat 18 Dec 2021
Jess Gillam and tenor Nicky Spence share their favourite Christmas music.
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Jess Gillam with... Felix Klieser
Sat 11 Dec 2021
Jess Gillam and horn player Felix Klieser share the music they love.
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Jess Gillam with... Erland Cooper
Sat 4 Dec 2021
Jess Gillam and composer Erland Cooper share the music they love.
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Jess Gillam with... Samuele Telari
Sat 27 Nov 2021
Jess Gillam and accordionist Samuele Telari swap mixtapes and the music they love.
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Jess Gillam with... Eyd铆s Evensen
Sat 20 Nov 2021
Jess Gillam and composer Eyd铆s Evensen share the music they love.
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Jess Gillam with... Bruno Philippe
Sat 6 Nov 2021
Jess Gillam and cellist Bruno Philippe share some of their favourite music
Why are more young people listening to classical music?
20yo classical musician and presenter Jess Gillam is here to improve your playlist game.
