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Jools meets the American musician Stewart Copeland.

Jools is joined by Stewart Copeland, drummer, composer and founder of The Police, with music by Adams, Debussy and Liszt.

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 Liszt, Kodaly and John Barry, with performances by pianist Arthur Rubinstein, viola player Tabea Zimmermann and drummer Gene Krupa. His guest is the drummer and composer Stewart Copeland who introduces music he loves by Debussy, Adams and Stravinsky.

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Music Played

  • Franz Liszt

    Nocturne in A flat major (Liebestraume, S 541)

    Performer: Arthur Rubinstein.
    • TRILOGY RECORDS.

  • John Barry

    Capsule in Space (from You Only Live Twice)

    Orchestra: John Barry. Conductor: John Barry.
    • Columbia.

  • Anna von Hausswolff

    Theatre of Nature

    • Southern Lord.

  • Kodály Zoltán

    Adagio

    Performer: Tabea Zimmermann. Performer: Thomas Hoppe.
    • MYRIOS.

  • Gene Krupa and His Orchestra & Anita O’Day

    Thanks for the Boogie Ride

    • Columbia.

  • Stewart Copeland

    King of Pain

    • BMG.

  • John Adams

    Short Ride in a Fast Machine

    Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony. Conductor: Edo de Waart.
    • Elektra.

  • Claude Debussy

    Sirènes (Nocturnes for orchestra)

    Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Choir: Berlin Radio Choir. Conductor: Claudio Abbado.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Igor Stravinsky

    Petrushka (1947 version): Scene I: Fête populaire de la semaine grasse

    Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra. Conductor: Riccardo Muti.
    • Warner.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 3 May 202512:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Saturday12:00
    BBC Radio 3