Harmonious World

Harmonica player Mathias Heise has brought his Quadrillion project back with an amazing album that is just so full of joy. It was great to talk to him about the album, lockdown and the delight in get…

When I organised my interview with cellist Matt Haimovitz, Primavera II the rabbits had just been released. Now there's also Primavera III the vessels to add to the original Primavera I  the wind.

Thi…

Acclaimed British jazz pianist Kit Downes joins me for the latest episode of Harmonious World. He's representing fellow trio members Petter Eldh and James Maddren to discuss their latest album, Vermi…

This is the second episode with guest Aleksi Glick, who I first spoke to in December 2020. He joins me this time on Harmonious World to discuss his solo album - Guitar and Me - which is out now.

Thank…

Grammy-winner Danae Xanthe Vlasse joined me on Harmonious World to discuss Mythologies, which honours her own heritage with a collection of works inspired by Ancient Greek myths.

Thanks to Danae for a…

After two years, it was great to interview cellist Inbal Segev about the third volume of her 20 for 2020 project that delightfully expands the repertoire with a set of brand new compositions.

In our c…

Singer Emma Smith has a lot to say - both musically and in the fascinating interview you can hear here.

Meshuga Baby is an extraordinary album, featuring several beautifully arranged standards and fou…

In a change of focus, the latest episode of Harmonious World is not about a new musical release, but rather a book on the topic of the music business. It's a second conversation with trombonist and O…

This episode of Harmonious World features a conversation with banjo virtuoso John Bullard, in which we discuss his 24 Preludes for Solo Banjo by Adam Larrabee.

The Preludes were commissioned by John …

While walking the streets of Paris at the end of May and beginning of June, I recorded a couple of brief excerpts. Nothing to do with music, but a little bonus. I may do more of these, but I won't be…

I was joined by Italian guitarist and composer Simone Gubbiotti for the latest episode of Harmonious World.

Underdogs is both the name of the new album and the trio that includes bassist Davide Liber…

British pianist, songwriter and arranger Alex Webb joined me in this latest episode of Harmonious World after I had heard the launch of the rather marvellous British Standard Time.

There's lots to lov…

Classical guitar has always felt a little strange to me, but I've now been introduced to the work of Jasmin Lacasse Roy and the chance to chat with him has completely changed my view.

Jasmin's latest …

The latest episode of Harmonious World features Simeon Davis.

Simeon has a new album coming out soon, but for now, you can listen to the first single - Eden - as a teaser. We discussed the album and S…

I was joined for the latest episode by cellist Jennifer Kloetzel.

Jennifer's latest album - Beethoven : The Conquering Hero - is already one of my favourites of 2022. A stunning collecting of the grea…

Composer Sean Friar and Michael Mizrahi from NOW Ensemble joined me to talk about their new collaboration on Before and After.

This latest album is about enormous ideas and our own small place in the …

Singer songwriter Sheila Simmenes joins me for this latest episode of Harmonious World, sharing her experience of writing an album, recording in Brazil and Norway, and then finding the right producer…

I was pleased to be joined by conductor Gisele Ben-Dor for a chat about her latest album Cien Anos, which features the music of Piazzolla and Bandoneon player, arranger and composer Juanjo Mosalini.

C…

After an unintentional hiatus, Harmonious World is back with saxist Viktor Haraszti.

Viktor has just released his first album - Equanimity - and it's well worth a listen. I hope you enjoy our conversa…

It is with great pleasure that I present this, the 100th episode of Harmonious World. I joined composer, conductor and educator Malcolm Singer in his studio to interview him in real life. I'm so grat…