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Classical, blues and jazz for the weekend

Jools is joined by poet Wendy Cope, with music by Bach and Beethoven.

Jools shares his lifelong passion for classical music. 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 Luigi Boccherini, John Field and Percy Mayfield, with performances from Abdullah Ibrahim and Jordi Savall. His guest is the poet Wendy Cope who introduces music she loves by Bach, Beethoven, Handel and Clarke.

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59 minutes

Music Played

  • Trad.

    Hayastan yerkir [Ode to homeland]

    Performer: Ha茂g Sarikouyoumdjian. Ensemble: Hesp猫rion XXI.
  • Abdullah Ibrahim

    Mannenberg

    • THE SUN.
  • John Field

    Nocturne No. 2 in C Minor

    Performer: Tyler Hay.
    • Brilliant Classics.
  • Luciano Berio

    Ritirata notturna di Madrid

    Orchestra: Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Hannu Lintu.
    • ONDINE.
  • Percy Mayfield

    The River's Invitation

    • Rev-Ola.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Cantata BWV56, Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen: "Endlich wird mein Joch"

    Performer: Christian Hommel. Singer: Hanno M眉ller鈥怋rachmann. Ensemble: K枚lner Kammerorchester. Conductor: Helmut M眉ller鈥怋r眉hl.
    • NAXOS.
  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Sonata no.8 in C minor, Op.13 'Pathetique' (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Paul Lewis.
    • Harmonia Mundi.
  • George Frideric Handel

    Sonata in G minor, HWV 360

    Performer: Michala Petri. Performer: Keith Jarrett.
    • RCA.
  • Jeremiah Clarke

    Trumpet voluntary (The Prince of Denmark's march)

    Performer: Noel Rawsthorne.
    • Warner Classics.
  • Peter Sellers

    The Trumpet Volunteer

    • STARLINE.
  • Big Bill Broonzy

    Glory of Love

    • Not Now Music.

Broadcast

  • Sat 1 Feb 2025 12:00