Jess Gillam with... Tom Fetherstonhaugh
Jess swaps favourite tracks with conductor and Fantasia Orchestra founder and artistic director Tom Fetherstonhaugh.
Jess Gillam is joined by conductor Tom Fetherstonhaugh, who is the founder and artistic director of Fantasia Orchestra. He was Assistant Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra between 2022-2024 and was awarded Associate Honours from the Royal Academy of Music in 2024 for his contribution to the music profession. He's performed at the BBC Proms with Fantasia Orchestra and has also worked with Welsh National Opera, Britten Sinfonia and the BBC Philharmonic.
Tom's picks include an arresting piece by Witold Lutosławski, Schubert's String Quartet No 15, a reworking of a classic jazz standard by Gwilym Simcock, and the infectious energy of Balimaya Project. Jess brings along pieces by Mozart, Bach, and King Curtis.
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