Classical, blues and jazz for the weekend

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 Takemitsu, Handel and Don Shirley, with performances by Alison Balsom, Pat Metheney and Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective. His guest is the award-winning film director Nicolas Brown who talks about his new documentary "Finding Harmony: A King's Vision" which explores King Charles III's lifelong dedication to environmentalism. Nicolas introduces recordings he loves by conductor Leonard Bernstein, gospel group the Southern Sons, and Irish singer Nóirín Ní Riain.

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