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Guy Chambers on his most-loved classical music

Jools is joined by songwriter, producer and composer Guy Chambers.

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 festive music by John Foster and Alexander Glazunov, with performances by Taktus percussion duo, violinist Angele Dubeau and The Parley of Instruments. His guest is the award-winning hit songwriter and producer Guy Chambers who introduces some of score he wrote for the film 'The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland' as well as music he loves by Mozart, Mahler and Ravel.

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Last on

Sat 13 Dec 202512:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • John Foster

    While shepherds watched their flocks by night

    Choir: Psalmody. Ensemble: The Parley of Instruments. Director: Peter Holman.
    • While Shepherds Watched.
    • Hyperion.
    • 15.

  • Guy Chambers

    Heaven from Here

    Composer: Robbie Williams. Performer: Guy Chambers.
    • BMG.

  • Ann Southam

    Glass Houses: No.4 (arranged for 2 marimbas)

    Performer: Taktus. Music Arranger: Taktus.
    • Ravello Records.

  • Alexander Glazunov

    Jour de Fête: Les Chanteurs de Noël

    Performer: Angèle Dubeau. Orchestra: La Pietà.
    • Christmas.
    • Analekta.
    • 18.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major K.467: 2nd movement; Andante

    Performer: Ilana Vered. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Uri Segal.
    • Decca.

  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony no.2 in C minor 'Resurrection' (4th mvt)

    Singer: Magdalena Kožená. Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle.
    • G. Mahler, Symphony no. 2 'Resurrection': Berliner Philharmoniker/Rattle.
    • EMI Classics.
    • 3.

  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Lieutenant Kije Symphonic Suite Op. 60: No. 4, Troika

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Neville Marriner.
    • Philips.

  • Maurice Ravel

    Piano Concerto in G major: 2nd mvt; Adagio assai

    Performer: Alicia de Larrocha. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Lawrence Foster.
    • Decca.

Broadcast

  • Sat 13 Dec 202512:00
    BBC Radio 3