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Jools with music for Saturday lunchtime

Jools is joined by poet Pádraig Ó Tuama with music by Sibelius, Richter and Kapsberger.

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 and occasionally perform live in Jools's studio.

Today, Jools's choices include music by Kapsberger, Beethoven and Jimmie Lunceford, with performances by Maria Joao Pires and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. His guest is the poet and podcaster Pádraig Ó Tuama who introduces music he loves by The Bonny Men, Max Richter and Sibelius arranged for uileann pipes.

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Saturday12:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Sonata in C sharp minor Op.27 'Moonlight' (1st mvt)

    Performer: Maria João Pires.
    • Warner Classics.

  • Jimmie Lunceford

    Tain't what you do (it's the way that you do it)

    • Columbia.

  • Peter Maxwell Davies

    An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise

    Performer: Robert Jordan. Orchestra: Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Gernon.
    • LINN.

  • Bob Dylan

    Times they are a changin'

    Singer: Merry Clayton. Ensemble: Brothers and Sisters.
    • CBS.

  • Johannes Hieronymus Kapsberger

    Toccata Arpeggiata

    Music Arranger: David Orlowsky. Music Arranger: David Bergmüller. Performer: David Orlowsky. Performer: David Bergmüller.
    • Warner Classics.

  • Trad.

    Coaineadh Na dTri Múire (Lament of the Three Marys)

    Ensemble: The Bonny Men.
    • Bonny Hound Records.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    The Four Seasons: Spring 0 and Spring 1

    Composer: Max Richter. Performer: Daniel Hope. Orchestra: Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin. Conductor: André de Ridder.
    • DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON.

  • Turlough O'Carolan

    Carolan's Farewell

    Performer: John Feeley. Ensemble: ConTempo String Quartet.
    • self release.

  • Jean Sibelius

    Finlandia

    Performer: Troy Donockley. Music Arranger: Troy Donockley. Ensemble: Emperor String Quartet.
    • Alliance Music.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 5 Jul 202512:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Saturday12:00
    BBC Radio 3