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Radio 3,13 Jun 2026,60 mins

Jess Gillam with... Rebecca Dale

This Classical Life

Available for 29 days

Jess Gillam is joined by composer Rebecca Dale, whose works have been performed by artists including Voces8, Steven Isserlis, Mari Samuelsen and many major orchestras. She also writes for screen: her score to Crossing The Line was nominated for best original music in a feature film at the International Music & Sound Awards, and she’s a fellow of the Sundance Composers Lab. Her latest album, 'Studies in Disappearing', is out now via Signum Classics. Rebecca's musical choices include 'the greatest piano piece ever written' from Liszt, an underrated film score from John Williams, and a reimagining of music by William Byrd. Jess brings along tracks by Dvořák, Lea Bertucci and Rosalía. To listen on most smart speakers, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Radio 3”.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Piano Trio in G major H.15.25 'Gypsy rondo' (3rd mvt)
    Piano Trio in G major H.15.25 'Gypsy rondo' (3rd mvt)
    Joseph Haydn
  3. 2.
    Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
    Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
    Rebecca Dale & Robert Frost
  4. 3.
    Study I - Rêverie in London Rain
    Study I - Rêverie in London Rain
    Rebecca Dale