Jess Gillam with... Lara Downes
Jess Gillam is joined by American pianist, activist, and broadcaster Lara Downes, for a listening party, including music by Florence Price, Stevie Wonder, and Philip Glass.
Jess Gillam is joined by American pianist, activist, and broadcaster Lara Downes, for a listening party.
American pianist Lara Downes is dedicated championing new and neglected music, and to using music to create positive social impact. Her musical choices include works by Florence Price, Leonard Bernstein, Stevie Wonder, and Nina Simone. In exchange Jess shares tracks by Philip Glass, Armenian pianist composer Arno Babadjanian, and Jazz chamber outfit Vega Trails.
On radio
Broadcast
- Sat 19 Sep 202617:00BBC Radio 3
Why are more young people listening to classical music?
20yo classical musician and presenter Jess Gillam is here to improve your playlist game.
Podcast
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This Classical Life
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.
