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Jools meets Simon Le Bon

Jools is joined by the Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon, with music by Sibelius, Purcell and Meredith Monk.

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.

Today, Jools's choices include music by Elgar, Meredith Monk and Tiny Bradshaw, with performances by the Tallis Scholars, Janet Baker and Lonnie Johnson. His guest is the singer and lyricist Simon Le Bon, who shares music he loves by Sibelius, Purcell and Part.

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Saturday12:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Meredith Monk

    Ellis Island

    Performer: Christina McMaster.
    • SELF RELEASE.

  • Edward Elgar

    Sea Slumber Song (Sea Pictures Op.37)

    Singer: Janet Baker. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: John Barbirolli.
    • Elgar: Cello Concerto/Sea Pictures: Du Pre/Baker/LSO/Barbirolli.
    • EMI.
    • 5.

  • Tiny Bradshaw

    Soft

    • King Records.

  • Trad.

    Tonada: La Donosa

    Choir: La Capella Reial de Catalunya. Ensemble: Hespèrion XXI. Ensemble: Tembembe Ensamble Continuo. Conductor: Jordi Savall.
    • Bailar Cantando.
    • Alia Vox.
    • 3.

  • Nico Muhly

    DALETH. Viae Sion lugent (from No Resting Place)

    Choir: Tallis Scholars. Conductor: Peter Phillips.
    • Nico Muhly: No Resting Place.
    • Linn Records.
    • 7.

  • Lonnie Johnson

    My Mother's Eyes

    • CLASSICS.

  • Jean Sibelius

    Karelia Suite (Intermezzo)

    Orchestra: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Okko Kamu.
    • Sibelius: Orchestral Works: Various orchestras and conductors.
    • Finlandia.
    • 2.

  • Henry Purcell

    Symphony; Here the Deities Approve (Welcome to all the pleasures)

    Singer: James Bowman. Ensemble: King's Consort.
    • Hyperion.

  • Arvo Pärt

    Fratres

    Performer: Rudolf Werthen. Performer: Arnold Kobyliansky. Performer: Michael Kugel. Performer: France Springuel.
    • TELARC.

  • Trad.

    Lei Pastoureu

    Music Arranger: The Terra Nova Consort. Ensemble: The Terra Nova Consort.
    • Dorian Recordings.

Broadcast

  • Saturday12:00
    BBC Radio 3