Harmonious World

I was delighted to be joined for a second conversation with composer Michael Shapiro.

We discuss Michael's 'Peace Variations for solo violin', performed by Tim Fain. Our conversation expanded to inclu…

For this episode of Harmonious World, I spoke to Dean Tsur, a sax player who is usually based in New York but found himself in lockdown in Israel.

Dean's latest album - Live From Lockdown - is out now…

Welcome to season 4 of Harmonious World.

I have so many great interviews lined up, that I'm aiming for two episodes a week, starting tomorrow - 2 April 2021.

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This episode of Harmonious World features violist Paul Laraia from Catalyst Quartet.

The Catalyst Quartet has a new album out now - the first in a series of their 'Uncovered' project. This one feature…

This episode of Harmonious World features singer Lisa Reagan from Shunia.

Lisa joined me to discuss Shunia's latest self-titled album of chants and music, filled with Sanskrit chants, Latin prayer, an…

I confess to being a little star-struck this week on Harmonious World. I interviewed a hero of mine - sax player Ernie Watts.

You may not be familiar with Ernie's name, but you will certainly have hea…

I'm joined for this episode of Harmonious World by Hailey Brinnel, trombonist and singer.

I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles is Hailey's joyous album with touches of New Orleans jazz and a lot of fun. In fac…

The latest episode of Harmonious World features an interview with composer, pianist and bandleader Jorn Swart.

Jorn's latest project is Hello Future, an album featuring his trio - Malnoia. The album l…

In the latest episode of Harmonious World, I am joined by three-time Grammy-winning violinist Hilary Hahn.

Hilary and I discuss her latest album - Paris - which includes Chausson's Poeme, Prokofiev's …

The latest episode of Harmonious World features a conversation with producer, composer, flautist and pianist Nicholas Gunn.

Nicholas has just released his latest album - Sound Condition. In our conver…

Renowned Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov joins me for this episode of Harmonious World.

His latest album - Silver Age - is a brilliant collection of works by Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Scriabin. In our…

My first podcast with extracts from the composer's music. With grateful thanks to composer William Susman, I hope you enjoy our conversation.

The new album - 'A Quiet Madness' is available now, featur…

Another fascinating discussion that I hope you will enjoy. For this - episode 30 - I was joined online by composer, pianist and inventor of the Refractor Piano(TM), Peter Manning Robinson.

'Double Hel…

I was joined by American saxophonist and composer Jane Ira Bloom for episode 29.

Jane's new album - 'Some Kind of Tomorrow' - features improvisations with bassist Mark Helias. The tracks were recorded…

Episode 28 features an interview with my second Grammy-nominated guest of 2021, composer Luna Pearl Woolf.

'Fire and Flood' is nominated for Best classical compendium and we now have to wait until 14 …

The first episode of Season 3 (and 2021) features an interview with composer Richard Danielpour.

Richard has had a productive lockdown, composing prolifically and working hard on a new opera, which he…

Happy New Year!

I have some great musicians lined up for season 3 and I wish you all the very best for 2021.

The first episode will appear on Monday 4 January 2021.

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For the last episode of 2020, Hilary interviewed mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital.

Avi has a new album out - 'Art of the Mandolin' - which feature music composed specifically for the instrument. There are…

It was Beethoven's 250th anniversary when Hilary interviewed pianist Jeni Slotchiver.

'American Heritage' is Jeni's latest album and it's a stunning collection of 18 pieces of American music of all ge…

Hilary interviews pianist Robin Spielberg.

Listen to Robin's latest album - her 20th - if you can. It features some beautiful classical pieces reimagined. My favourite is undoubtedly 'Skater's Waltz'.

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