Jess Gillam with... Roderick Williams
Jess Gillam shares favourite music with baritone and composer Roderick Williams, including tracks by Olivier Messiaen, Duke Ellington, and Michael McDonald.
Jess Gillam shares favourite music with baritone and composer Roderick Williams.
Roderick Williams is one of Britain鈥檚 best-known singers, appearing in many opera productions, and on countless recordings. He also sang at the coronation of King Charles III. On This Classical Life, he joins Jess Gillam to talk about his life and career, which also encompasses his work as a composer, and he brings along some of his favourite music to play, including tracks by French organist and composer Olivier Messiaen, British composer Eleanor Alberga, and American singer songwriter Michael McDonald. Jess, meanwhile, has music by Duke Ellington and Rachmaninov.
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- Sat 16 Aug 2025 17:00蜜芽传媒 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.
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This Classical Life
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.
