Find new music you’re going to love on Harmonious World and hear interviews with great musicians, composers and producers across all genres, from jazz to classical, from folk to rock and everything in between. Hilary Seabrook is a writer, musician and educator and at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown she found inspiration from Quincy Jones: “Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Thanks f ...
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Nicole Zuraitis shares her thoughts in advance of the release of 'Siren Songs volume II'
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32:50Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. As soon as I met Nicole Zuraitis last year, I knew she'd make a great guest and she proved me correct. There was so much to discuss and I hope you enjoy listening in to our conversation about music, her work …
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A special episode for International Jazz Day 2025 with Tara Minton
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28:51Welcome to International Jazz Day 2025 and a special episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. While at Claire Cope's album launch, I bumped into harpist and singer Tara Minton, who kindly agreed to be my guest on this very special day. Tara is a great singer and harpist …
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Chatting with bassist and composer Quinn Sternberg
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18:55Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was delighted that Quinn Sternberg got in touch with me directly to introduce his music. I was delighted to discover his new album Pleasant Returns and then to have the chance to chat to him about it. We al…
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Fotina Naumenko joins me to discuss 'Bespoke Songs'
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23:25Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I discuss Bespoke Songs with soprano Fotina Naumenko. This new album features four works for soprano and mixed instrumental ensembles. The compositions were commissioned by the singer and fe…
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A conversation with pianist and composer Sultan Stevenson
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35:03Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was a great pleasure to chat with pianist and composer Sultan Stevenson, discussing his engrossing new album, El Roi, as well as his nomination as Breakthrough Act of the Year in this year's Jazz FM Awards…
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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For the first episode in season 20, I am joined in conversation by pianist Chris Gall. We discuss his brand new album Impressionists Improvised, a solo piano exploration of works by Debussy, Ravel and Satie a…
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Chatting with Mette Juul about 'Thank You & Other Stories'
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19:17Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This episode features the highly talented jazz singer and songwriter Mette Juul. I interviewed her in September 2023 for episode 174, discussing her previous album Celeste. Her new album - Thank You & Other S…
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An interview with saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael
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19:04Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was fortunate in meeting this week's guest - saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael - before we spoke for the podcast. He was performing as part of Ensemble C with my guest from episode 263 Claire Cope an…
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Vocalist Emily Masser joins me to discuss 'Songs With My Father'
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16:04Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It's always good to speak to artists at the start of their musical journey - Emily Masser is still studying, while performing professionally around the UK. In this conversation, we discuss her album Songs Wit…
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An engaging conversation with pianist Jeffrey Biegel
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40:19Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. A few months ago, I interviewed composer Peter Boyer in a second conversation, this time about his composition Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue. The man behind that recording - and the 50-state 'Rhapsody Natio…
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A special episode for International Women's Day 2025 with Claire Cope
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36:21Welcome to a special International Women's Day 2025 episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I'm delighted to be joined by pianist and composer Claire Cope - her Ensemble C has a new album out today, called Every Journey. Thanks to Claire for allowing me to play tracks f…
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Chatting with guitarist Pritesh Walia about 'Hopetown'
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23:27Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Guitarist Pritesh Walia joins me today from California, to discuss his debut album - Hopetown. This is an impressive first album, with original compositions and an inventive arrangement of The Beatles' Blackb…
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A fascinating conversation with author and music expert Thomas W Morris
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41:15Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It's always interesting to talk to someone with a passion for a specific musical topic and I'm joined here by Thomas J Morris, who has an incredible history alongside some of the world's finest orchestras: hi…
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In conversation with bassist Adam Ben Ezra
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14:32Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I was joined by bassist Adam Ben Ezra, who has a new album out at the end of February. Heavy Drops is a fascinating creative collection of ten original tunes that focus on the double bass. T…
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Chatting with violinist and composer Petra Onderuf about her new album 'An Odd Time of Day'
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11:57Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was a delight to chat with violinist and composer Petra Onderuf for this episode, and I love her new album - An Odd Time of Day. Thanks to Petra for allowing me to share tracks from her album alongside our…
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The nomadic Marina Albero joins me to chat about 'A Nomad of Sound'
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22:22Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. From New Orleans, I'm joined for this episode by Barcelona-born jazz pianist Marina Albero. Her story is fascinating and her latest album - A Nomad of Sound - is gorgeous. Thanks to Marina for allowing me to …
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Discovering the Watford Jazz Junction Festival with Chris Newstead
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29:52Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. In this case, it's a clarinettist who also helps many of us hear more great music - Chris Newstead is festival director of the Watford Jazz Junction Festival. Chris goes through the many musical delights that…
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In conversation with Ineza on the release of her album 'Women's Words, Sisters' Stories'
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15:51Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was a pleasure to interview Ineza, discussing her latest album, Women's Words, Sisters' Stories with pianist, composer and arranger Alex Webb and a great band. I first saw Ineza and Alex perform this reper…
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Discussing storytelling with singer-songwriter Avery Hill
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17:32Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. In this episode, I chat with singer-songwriter Avery Hill about her latest album: The One Who Remembers. The art of storytelling is important to Avery and that comes across in her music. Thanks to Avery for g…
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Starting season 19 - and 2025 - in conversation with saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz
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20:57Happy New Year! Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This first episode of season 19 features a conversation with saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz, who I saw twice at the end of 2024 - once with her own band at Kings Place and once at Ronnie…
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Interviewing Pete Chambers from the Coventry Music Museum
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19:26Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It is a real pleasure to end 2024 with this interview featuring Pete Chambers, journalist and curator of the impressive Coventry Music Museum. I'm a great believer in the need to both embrace the music that i…
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A live interview with Cat Bourne about her debut album 'Triquetra'
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18:19Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This conversation took place in the lobby of London's Kings Place concert hall and it was great to chat with Catriona Bourne about her jazz, classical and folk influences. Her debut album Triquetra came out i…
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An interview with Jim Morgan from the International Songwriting Competition
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17:23Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This episode offers something a little different - a snapshot of the world of songwriters and an insight into an international music competition. The International Songwriting Competition is an annual song co…
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My 250th episode features the remarkable Rosie Frater-Taylor
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28:47Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I can scarcely believe that I have reached 250 episodes (not my 250th guest, as there have been some duplications) but I am delighted that this special edition features guitarist, composer and singer Rosie Fr…
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A live chat (between sets) with trombonist, composer and educator Dennis Rollins
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13:27Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This conversation took place between sets at Cambridge Jazz Festival a couple of weeks ago, when Dennis Rollins was working as composer, conductor and artistic director with the Cambridge University Jazz Orch…
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Chatting with sax player, composer and vocalist Kim Cypher
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22:08Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I've known about Kim Cypher - sax player, composer and vocalist - for several years, but we've never actually met. It was a delight to chat with her about her new album, Catching Moments. Thanks to Kim for al…
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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. With apologies for the background noise (including the sound-checking of Roberto's piano while we chatted a few feet away) this is the live chat I had with Cuban jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca. It was a real pl…
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A third interview with vocalist and composer Laila Biali
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24:24Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For the third time, I enjoyed chatting with pianist, composer and vocalist Laila Biali, who has just released Wintersongs. I'm very much looking forward to catching up with Laila when she brings her tour to L…
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Pianist Joel Lyssarides and I chat about 'Arcs and Rivers'
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27:16Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was a joy to chat with pianist Joel Lyssarides. His latest album is Arcs and Rivers, in collaboration with bouzouki player Georgios Prokopiou: as usual, this is a classy album from ACT Music. You can read …
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Starting Christmas early with Ashley Slater and 'Merry Jazzmas'
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39:11Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Although I don't usually mention Christmas until December, there are a couple of great albums out that will help us all get into the spirit of the season. My first features an old friend, trombonist, singer a…
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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this epiosde, I was joined by drummer Tom Bancroft from Playtime, whose album Morse Code Through The Lights I reviewed a couple of weeks ago. It's a brilliant album and I hope you enjoy listening to our c…
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A delightful third episode with composer Michael Shapiro
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50:46Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This episode features an extended conversation with my dear friend Michael Shapiro, who I wouldn't know if it wasn't for an introduction from Crossover Media's Amanda back at the start of Harmonious World. As…
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A chat with jazz vocalist Patrisha Thomson
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26:27Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I interviewed jazz vocalist Patrisha Thomson about her recent album Wild is the Wind and especially about her extraordinary and inspirational project Imagine and Uplift. There is lots more i…
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Bass player Matt Booth joins me for a chat about 'Sun Prints'
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19:37Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I interviewed bass player and composer Matt Booth. I spoke to Matt as part of Extended Trio in 2022 for episode 120 and it was good to chat with him this time about his own album of tracks, …
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Chatting with singer, songwriter and pianist Philippa Healey
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24:38Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I interviewed singer, songwriter and pianist Philippa Healey. A successful and impressive performer on London's West End stage and in classical crossover, Philippa has new recordings out now…
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A second conversation with Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin
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24:26Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I interviewed Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin for the second time. The first was way back in August 2020, and she's been busy since then, creating wonderful music and working tirelessl…
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A chat with Steve Rubie at London's 606 Club
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38:38Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I visited club owner Steve Rubie at the fabulous 606 Club in London's Chelsea. Steve is also a sax player, and I have known him for MANY years, since he kindly allowed me to practise in the …
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Welcome to the trailer for season 18 of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For those of you who don’t know who I am, my name is Hilary Seabrook and I’m a writer, podcaster and musician (with a little teaching thrown in). You can find out more about me on my blog - just search…
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An interview with flautist Stathis Karapanos
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20:12Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I interviewed flautist Stathis Karapanos, who has new music out now - both Hindemith's Complete Works for Flute and also Michael Shapiro's sublime 'In the Light of the Sun' concerto for flut…
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An interview with award-winning vocalist Deelee Dube
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26:34Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This time, I am joined by award-winning vocalist Deelee Dube, who I chatted with in a coffee bar in South East London. It was a joy to find out about her musical journey and I hope you enjoy listening in. Tha…
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A live conversation with pianist Simon Mulligan
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36:27Pianist Simon Mulligan joins me for the latest episode of Harmonious World. A transatlantic performer, Simon is British but lives in the United States. It was a delight to be introduced to him by friend of the podcast William Susman, and I interviewed Simon just around the corner from the 606 Club in London's Chelsea Harbour. Thanks to Simon for al…
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Chatting with pianist and composer Phil Merriman
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18:46For the latest episode of Harmonious World, I'm joined by pianist and composer Phil Merriman: his album The Roots Beneath came out in the spring and it's a lovely collection of tunes that sit somewhere between instrumental contemporary jazz and modern classical music. Thanks to Phil for allowing me to share some of his tracks alongside our conversa…
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I tracked down Bjorn Arko after hearing his sax with Billy Cobham
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31:12Saxophonist Bjorn Arko is extraordinary and - after hearing him play with legendary drummer Billy Cobham at Love Supreme in July - I tracked him down and asked for an interview. The latest episode of Harmonious World is the result. Thanks to Bjorn, you can hear a couple of his most recent tracks alongside our conversation and he tells me there's a …
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Norman Krieger plays Gershwin and tells me all about the new album
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32:58The latest episode of Harmonious World features a conversation with pianist Norman Krieger, discussing his new album - Norman Krieger plays Gershwin. wIt's a stunning album and it was a pleasure to discuss it with Norman, particularly as it celebrates the centenary of Rhapsody in Blue. Thanks to Norman for allowing me to include some clips from Nor…
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Chatting with Glenn Hartman about 'Tipish'
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22:50Welcome to Harmonious World where, as usual, I'm asking my guest to share some of what they're good at, in the hope of making the world more harmonious. This time, I'm joined by accordionist Glenn Hartman, one of the founding members of the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars. Their new album - Tipish - is out now. Thanks to Glenn for allowing me to incl…
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A delightful second conversation with Danae Xanthe Vlasse
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41:00This was my second conversation with Danae Xanthe Vlasse, a composer who is simply extraordinary. Her album Mythologies won a Grammy in 2022 and now Mythologies II is out, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, sopranos Sangeeta Kaur and Hila Plitmann, tenor Omar Najmi and pianist Robert Thies. I was so fortunate in being present at Abbey Road…
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Live chat with tutors and campers at the Great British Music Camp 2024
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18:11Welcome to a very special episode of Harmonious World, in which I speak to the team behind the Great British Music Camp, as well as tutors and campers. GBMC is a very special place and if the quality of recording is not always perfect, I make no apology for the background noise of young people having fun and making music. GBMC is all about collabor…
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Aaron Jensen joins me to discuss Countermeasure's latest album
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19:46Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I'm joined by vocalist and composer Aaron Jensen to discuss his role as Artistic Director of Countermeasure and their latest album - Orchestral Sessions. Thank you to Aaron for allowing me to play a selection of tracks from Orchestral Sessions alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let m…
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Chatting - twice - with guitarist Aleksi Glick
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21:53As if it's not enough that Aleksi Glick has appeared twice already on Harmonious World (in 2020 and in 2022), but this episode features two separate interviews: one online a few weeks ago and then a brief chat over a cuppa in Cambridge earlier this week. Aleksi and I had a good chat online about his latest album - World Traveler. Then in person I a…
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A live chat with pianist and composer Craig Urquhart
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12:23This is, coincidentally, the third in a series of episodes featuring past guests and it's been another fascinating opportunity to chat with a musician about their life and work both during and following the pandemic. With pianist and composer Craig Urquhart, I was able to actually discuss the album - Renewal - which was released in 2023 but written…
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