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Radio 3,09 May 2026,59 mins

Jordan Rakei talks classical music

Earlier... with Jools Holland

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Jools shares his lifelong passion for classical music and the beautiful connections with jazz and blues. With fascinating guests each week, who bring their own favourite music and occasionally perform live in Jools's studio. Today, Jools's choices include music by Gustav Holst, Henryk Gorecki and John Field with performances by Dawn Upshaw, Nicola Benedetti and Andrew Manze. His guest is the singer, songwriter and producer Jordan Rakei, who introduces music he loves by Nils Frahm, Bach and Luke Howard. To listen on most smart speakers, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Earlier with Jools Holland".

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    St Paul's suite Op.29 no.2 (Finale - The Dargason)
    St Paul's suite Op.29 no.2 (Finale - The Dargason)
    Gustav Holst
  3. 2.
    The Learning
    The Learning
    Jordan Rakei
  4. 3.
    Air du bon Roi Henri IV
    Air du bon Roi Henri IV
    John Field