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Harmonious WorldSeason 18 trailerWelcome to the trailer for season 18 of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For those of you who don’t know who I am, my name is Hilary Seabrook and I’m a writer, podcaster and musician (with a little teaching thrown in).You can find out more about me on my blog - just search for Hilary Seabrook blog and you’ll find it, plus there’s a link in the show notes. You will also find there lots of album and gig reviews2024-10-0102 min
Harmonious WorldSeason 17 trailerWelcome to season 17 of Harmonious World.I hope that 2024 is a happy and healthy year for you all so far. Some of my guests and listeners are in parts of the world where that probably seems impossible, and I really hope that we see some progress in seeing a return to sanity and kindness everywhere.For those of you who don’t know who I am, my name is Hilary Seabrook and I’m a writer, podcaster and musician (with a little teaching thrown in).You can find out more about me on my b...2024-07-0102 min
Harmonious WorldSeason 16 trailerWelcome to season 16 of Harmonious World.I hope that 2024 is a happy and healthy year for you all so far. Some of my guests and listeners are in parts of the world where that probably seems impossible, and I really hope that we see some progress in seeing a return to sanity and kindness everywhere.For those of you who don’t know who I am, my name is Hilary Seabrook and I’m a writer, podcaster and musician (with a little teaching thrown in).You can find out more about me o...2024-04-0102 min
Harmonious WorldPaul EdisThe first Harmonious World episode of season 7 - and 2022 - features composer and pianist Paul Edis.The Still Point of the Turning World brings Paul's stunning composing and performing zeal to this debut album on Lateralize Records. We had a great chat about how Paul came to release this album and something about what the future holds.Thanks to Paul for allowing me to use tracks from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter2022-01-0423 min
Harmonious WorldGarrett KeastConductor Garrett Keast joined me for a delightful conversation about music, Berlin and specifically the debut album from the Berlin Academy of American Music.Transatlantic is a wonderful album and I highly recommend it for the dedicated classical music fan and for those looking for something new to listen to. There's new and more traditional American compositions, including Copland's Appalachian Spring and Stravinsky's Dumbarton Oaks. Thanks to Garrett for allowing me to use tracks from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriter2021-12-2824 min
Harmonious WorldChristmas SpecialMy interview for this Christmas special is with Daniel Hyde, Musical Director of The Choir of Kings College Cambridge. The choir's album - In the Bleak Midwinter - reflects the extraordinary Christmases of both 2020 and 2021. The next tracks I discuss in this episode are a variety, all released in time for Christmas this year and I hope you enjoy the work of these artists:* Sancta Nox: Christmas Matins from Bavaria from the Seminarians of Wigratzbad* The Mass by Patrick Cassidy* More Honourable than the Cherubim by PaTRAM Institute Male Choir* Winter Tales...2021-12-2424 min
Harmonious WorldJane Ira Bloom and Allison MillerI was delighted to be joined by soprano sax player Jane Ira Bloom for our second interview alongside her collaborator, drummer and percussionist Allison Miller.Tues Days is the pair's album of improvised sax and drum duets recorded in March and April 2021. The music is both rhythmic and lyrical, displaying a very clear exploration of their productive Tuesdays playing together.Thanks to Jane and Allison for allowing me to start and finish this episode with tracks from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook...2021-12-2112 min
Harmonious WorldBinnie KleinOrchard starts and finishes this week's episode of Harmonious World, as I discuss the writing and recording of the track with writer and radio host Binnie Klein.Binnie's brand new collaborative project is very exciting and includes a video for Orchard, which features the voice of Australian artist Tartie.Thanks to Binnie for allowing me to start and finish this episode with the single alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterGet in touch to...2021-12-1323 min
Harmonious WorldJohn FinburyThis week's episode starts with a composition by my guest, John Finbury and the glorious bass of Christian McBride.John has three singles out now - Look at What a Mess You Made of Me, Boulevard and Ring the Bells, the latter of which was composed in memory of the late, great, Chick Corea.John talked through the composition and recording process behind each of the tracks and it was a fascinating conversation.Thanks to John for allowing me to play extracts from the three tracks alongside our conversation.Follow me...2021-12-0619 min
Harmonious WorldAmi OprenovaThis episode of Harmonious World features talented singer, lyricist, writer and arranger Ami Oprenova.Ami's album - Precious Days - brings together a huge range of musical influences. It owes something to Ami's time with gypsy swing group Coco 'n' the fellas, as well as jazz, swing and blues. All with a bit of European folk music.Thanks to Ami for allowing me to play extracts from Previous Days alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter2021-11-3015 min
Harmonious WorldCraig TabornI'm joined by the hugely talented and inspirational pianist Craig Taborn for the latest episode of Harmonious World.Shadow Plays is out now on ECM records and is produced by the prolific Manfred Eicher. Recorded at the Wiener Konzerthaus on 2 March 2020, this is a real musical moment in time and you can hear Craig and I discuss the start of the pandemic as he experienced it at the end of a fractured tour that nevertheless produced this wonderful album.Thanks to Craig for allowing me to play extracts from Shadow Plays alongside our conversation.2021-11-2324 min
Harmonious WorldJon GordonI was joined by sax player and composer Jon Gordon for the latest episode of Harmonious World.Jon's latest album is Stranger Than Fiction - a fabulous collection of tracks that reflect something of Gordon's response to the crises facing us in the world around us. This conversation was a joy and I hope you enjoy listening in.Thanks to Jon for allowing me to play extracts from Stranger Than Fiction alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/h...2021-11-1633 min
Harmonious WorldMatthew PuckettAward-winning composer and pianist Matthew Puckett joins me for this episode of Harmonious World.Before I Go is a wonderful soundtrack to a new movie of the same name. Matthew has worked with director Eric Schaeffer on several of his films and their creative partnership continues with this beautiful soundtrack.Thanks to Matthew for allowing me to play extracts from Before I Go alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterGet in touch to let...2021-11-0920 min
Harmonious WorldMatthew DetrickThis episode of Harmonious World features a conversation with violinist Matthew Detrick, who is also Artistic Director of the Apollo Chamber Players.Apollo Chamber Players are a busy group of musicians who are working on a whole series of fascinating musical projects, including the album With Malice Toward None which came out in August. We barely scratched the surface in our chat, but I hope it gives a little insight into their creativity and remarkable music. Thanks to Matthew and Apollo for allowing me to play extracts from With Malice Toward None alongside our conversation.2021-11-0232 min
Harmonious WorldRIOPYAnother fascinating conversation for Harmonious World, this time with pianist RIOPY.This was a great pleasure, to both interview RIOPY and, indeed, listen back to our conversation in editing this episode. His album, Bliss is out now and I hope you enjoy listening to the clips I'm including.Thanks to RIOPY for allowing me to play extracts from Bliss alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterGet in touch to let me know what you...2021-10-2526 min
Harmonious WorldHideko UdagawaI hope you'll enjoy listening to my conversation with violinist Hideko Udagawa.Nostalgic Russia - Hideko's latest album - is out now and features some of the most gorgeous pieces written for violin and piano, and transcriptions of two pieces that were originally written for solo piano. We discuss all this and more and I hope you enjoy listening.Thanks to Hideko for allowing me to play extracts from Nostalgic Russia alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com...2021-10-1821 min
Harmonious WorldLisa SwerdlowI hope you'll enjoy listening to my conversation with pianist and composer Lisa Swerdlow.Lisa's latest single is All Is Not Lost and we discuss that, together with her Coming to America concerto, which is also available now. Lisa is a beautiful pianist and these compositions have a great deal to offer, both musically and philosophically.Thanks to Lisa for allowing me to play extracts from both All Is Not Lost and Coming to America alongside our conversation. Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow m...2021-10-1129 min
Harmonious WorldMarc JohnsonAnother delightful and hugely talented guest on Harmonious World and this time it's bassist, Marc Johnson.Marc's latest album, Overpass, is out now on ECM Records. and I hope you enjoy listening to the sample of the tracks on the podcast. It's a fascinating album and beautiful music - some standards and some originals. Thanks to Marc for allowing me to play extracts from Overpass alongside our conversation. Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterGet in touch to...2021-10-0520 min
Harmonious WorldSeason 6 trailerWelcome to season 6 of Harmonious World. I can't quite believe that I've been doing this for so long, nor that I'm getting so many listeners now. I'm grateful to all of you.I've been looking back at my previous episodes, listening to some of the music and I have really spoken to many, many extraordinary musicians.I am particularly looking forward to spending some time listening to some of them in person - October and November are getting busy with gigs already.There are some great conversations coming up in season 6 and I...2021-10-0102 min
Harmonious WorldIgor ButmanWith apologies for the quality of this interview, where technology between the UK and Russia wasn't always reliable, but this is nevertheless a great interview with an outstanding sax player, Igor Butman.We had a fascinating discussion about his music and the bridge he is constantly building between Moscow and New York. His new album - Only Now - is available now. I cannot recommend it highly enough and I hope the two tracks I've included here give some indication of the quality you'll enjoy. And if you have ever considered a trip to Moscow, this time n...2021-09-2719 min
Harmonious WorldChris StandringAnother blast from my past - I discovered on interviewing guitarist Chris Standring that we were undoubtedly in the same room or on the same stage in the past.His album - Wonderful World - is out now and it's a delightful collection of jazz standards accompanied by stunning strings. We discussed my two favourite tracks - Green Dolphin Street and Autumn in New York - and it's great to play extracts from both to accompany our conversation. I hope you enjoy listening to our chat, especially as we deviate into name dropping our mutual friends. 2021-09-2231 min
Harmonious WorldCarmela RappazzoIt was such a joy to interview singer Carmela Rappazzo for the latest episode of Harmonious World.Love and Other Difficulties is a wonderful album (including pianist Oscar Rossignoli, who was a guest on episode 69) and it was a pleasure to discuss it and New Orleans in general with Carmela. Thanks to Carmela for allowing me to play extracts from Love and Other Difficulties alongside our conversation. Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterGet in touch to le...2021-09-1329 min
Harmonious WorldSacha PuttnamThis latest episode features composer, arranger and sometime keys and bass player Sacha Puttnam.Out shortly is Sacha's album Spirit of Cinema with the Classic Film Orchestra. This is a superb collection of Sacha's compositions that pay homage to just a few of David Puttnam's superb films. This was a great conversation - there's a lot to learn about Sacha's approach to music. Thanks to Sacha for allowing me to play extracts from Spirit of Cinema alongside our conversation. Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFo...2021-09-0733 min
Harmonious WorldPatricia BarberOne of the joys of hosting this podcast is the artists I'm discovering and Patricia Barber is definitely a great new find to add to my list.With not one, but TWO albums out now, there's lots to discover, alongside Patricia's amazing back catalogue. Higher is a collection of original tracks, while Clique collects together some of the standards Patricia is used to adding to her set, as she explains during our conversation.Thanks to Patricia for allowing me to play extracts from Clique alongside our conversation. Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriter2021-08-3016 min
Harmonious WorldBion TsangIn a delightful conversation with cellist Bion Tsang, we explored some of the reasons for Bach's long-lasting appeal.Bion has just released a double CD collection of Bach's cello suites. Alongside Bion's own undeniable talent, the sonorous, rare Stradivari cello combine with the acoustics of the Bastyr Chapel, Seattle to produce a wonderful album.Thanks to Bion for allowing me to play extracts from the album alongside our conversation. You can hear the Prelude from Suite no 1 in G major at the start, and the Gigue that finishes Suite no 6 in D major at the e...2021-08-2323 min
Harmonious WorldTim ChernikoffFor this episode of Harmonious World, I chatted with pianist Tim Chernikoff.Tim's debut trio album - Pieces of Sanity - is out on 24 September and it's well worth a listen. beautiful original tracks by Tim himself and covers of Wayne Short and Chick Corea tracks, as well as the stunning Till We Die by Rodgers and Hart.Thanks to Tim for allowing me to play extracts from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter2021-08-1620 min
Harmonious WorldDavid ArendThe latest episode of Harmonious World features my interview with bassist David Arend from the musical collective Alchemy Sound Project.Afrika Love is Alchemy Sound Project's third album and it features five tracks that individually and collective tell a story worth listening to.Thanks to David for allowing me to play extracts from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterGet in touch to let me know what you think!Thank...2021-08-0939 min
Harmonious WorldOscar RossignoliPianist Oscar Rossignoli joined me for the latest episode of Harmonious World.Inertia - Oscar's debut solo album - is a collection of original works and improvisations. It is a tribute to so much of the last year, and not least the passing of Chick Corea and the Covid-19 pandemic. But it is, above all, a collection of beautiful solo piano works that are original composition and improvisations.Thanks to Oscar for allowing me to play extracts from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on fa...2021-08-0217 min
Harmonious WorldJerod Impichchaachaaha TateWhen I interviewed Jerod Tate for this episode of Harmonious World, we discussed everything from Greek Mythology, folk traditions within classical music to the colonisation of Mars.Jerod's latest album is the stunning Lowak Shoppala (Fire and Light), which features a libretto that depicts Chickasaw culture and history. There's narrators, soloists, the Chickasaw Nation Children's Chorus and Nashville String Machine. All conducted by the composer.Thanks to Jerod for allowing me to play extracts from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriter2021-07-2631 min
Harmonious WorldDr Christina Teenz TanIn a change of direction, this episode of Harmonious World features an interview with the remarkable Dr Christina Teenz Tan, who co-created the Lim Fantasy of Companionship for Piano and Orchestra.Recorded at London's Abbey Road studios, the project was inspired by Drs Tan and Lim's earlier 'ALAN the Musical' and it is both stunning music and a wonderful concept. You'll need to listen to our conversation to understand the story and the music!Thanks to Christina for allowing me to play extracts from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.c...2021-07-1916 min
Harmonious WorldMarion Lenfant-Preus from the Marion & Sobo BandThis episode of Harmonious World features Marion, from the rather wonderful Marion & Sobo Band.You'll love the infection music of Histoires, their new album which is out now. It's a mixture of jazz improvisation, impressionism, chanson and Balkan music. All combined with a spirit of joyful exuberance.Thanks to Marion for allowing me to play extracts from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterGet in touch to let me know what you...2021-07-1223 min
Harmonious WorldUlysses Owens JrWhen I interviewed drummer and composer Ulysses Owens Jr, little did I know that he was about to return a call to an old friend of mine, the supremely talented trumpeter and band leader Guy Barker MBE. It's a small world.Ulysses's new big band album is out now on Outside In Music and you should definitely take a listen to it. I finish the podcast with an extract from the title track - Soul Conversations - but start with my favourite track from the album - John Coltrane's Giant Steps.The conversation also turned...2021-07-0726 min
Harmonious WorldCurtis StewartGrammy-nominated violinist Curtis Stewart joined me for the latest episode of Harmonious World.His new album - Of Power - conveys much that history needs to know about the Covid-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement and what it means to be alive in 2021.I'm tipping this for a Grammy nomination, but, as Curtis and I discuss in our conversation, the category it would sit in would need much discussions. Fundamentally classical, Of Power combines elements of improvisation and electronics alongside Stewart's own stunningly virtuosic violin playing.Thanks to Curtis for allowing me...2021-06-2833 min
Harmonious WorldArturo O'FarrillI had the immense pleasure of speaking to pianist, composer, band leader, educator and truly inspirational Arturo O'Farrill for the latest episode of Harmonious World.Virtual Birdland brings to your ears 10 compositions from over 50 online concerts recorded from the safety of the musicians' homes during the pandemic. This album is a sure-thing for a Grammy in 2022 and it brings to life some of the wonderful music performed regularly at Birdland by O'Farrill's Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.Thanks to Arturo for allowing me to play extracts from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me...2021-06-2537 min
Harmonious WorldNick FinzerThe latest episode of Harmonious World features an interview with trombonist and bandleader Nick Finzer.Cast of Characters is the recording of a live set recorded immediately prior to the pandemic in March 2020. It's a beautiful collection of compositions and such a delight to hear a band playing live in front of an appreciative audience. If you're fortunate enough to live on the East Coast of the United States, you could even be part of that audience in the coming weeks.Thanks to Nick for allowing me to play extracts from the EP alongside our...2021-06-2124 min
Harmonious WorldGavin BryarsThanks to Andrew Burashko from Art of Time Ensemble (who features in episode 52), I managed to have a conversation with Gavin Bryars, a British composer I have long wanted to interview.It was a delight to speak to Gavin and I have also managed to book my ticket for his concert in as part of Cambridge Summer Music Festival.We managed to discuss Gavin's background in music as well as several of his compositions and I hope you enjoy our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com...2021-06-1830 min
Harmonious WorldJOMOROThis is a double interview - I spoke first to Brazilian percussionist Mauro Refosco, and then we were joined by American drummer Joey Waronker. Together, they make up JOMORO.Blue Marble Sky is a fascinating album, not least because it comes from rhythm-driven minds. Both Joey and Mauro have played with some incredible artists and this album features some great guests.Thanks to Joey and Mauro for allowing me to play extracts from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow...2021-06-1426 min
Harmonious WorldMatteo FinaliThe latest episode of Harmonious World features an interview with Matteo Finali, guitarist and band leader of Final Step.The fifth album from Matteo's band is Disconnections and it's well worth a listen. It has been described as post-Miles electric jazz, but if that means nothing, just know that this is funky and full of energy. Probably what we all need right now.Thanks to Matteo for allowing me to play extracts from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me...2021-06-1115 min
Harmonious WorldJane Roman PittI was delighted to interview Jane Roman Pitt for the latest episode of Harmonious World.Jane has written and performed several albums of lullabies, and we were specifically talking about an earlier one - Midnight Lullaby. Although we tend to think of lullabies as useful for getting babies to sleep, there's more to the musical form than that, as Jane and I discuss.Thanks to Jane for allowing me to play extracts from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow m...2021-06-0721 min
Harmonious WorldNik BartschThe first full episode of season five features Swiss pianist and composer Nik Bartsch.This was a fascinating interview, around Nik's playing and his new album - Entendre. I've selected two tracks to begin and end the podcast and I hope they give you a flavour of Nik's playing, which beautifully and profoundly confounds ideas of composition, interpretation and improvisation. Entendre is well worth a listen. Thanks to Nik for allowing me to play extracts from the album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com...2021-06-0426 min
Harmonious WorldSeason 5 trailerWelcome to season five of Harmonious World!This trailer contains a request just for you, dear listener.Could you please leave me a review and a rating wherever you find your podcasts? It would really help me - I'm getting lots more listeners, but I have a target and I'm not even close!Also, don't forget you can buy me a virtual coffee by clicking on the link below.And season five has some great guests lined up - you're going to love it!Follow me on instagram.com...2021-06-0102 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #56 Sam BraysherIt was a pleasure to interview East London sax player Sam Braysher for the latest episode of Harmonious World.Sam's second album is called Dance Little Lady, Dance Little Man and Sam explained where that title came from, as well as how he selected the tracks. Thanks to Sam for allowing me to play extracts from Dance Little Lady, Dance Little Man alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterGet in touch to let me know...2021-05-3116 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #55 Jo HarropThe latest episode of Harmonious World features UK singer Jo Harrop.After a critically acclaimed album - Weathering the Storm - with guitarist Jamie McCredie, Jo's next album is due out in the autumn and it promises much. The first song from the album is If I Knew and it's released now. Our conversation covers both albums, lockdown, gigs and especially the prospect of 'Jazz On a Summer's Day' at the Cadogan Hall on 5 June. Click here to book your seat for the live stream. Thanks to Jo for allowing me to play extracts from bo...2021-05-2817 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #54 Richie HawleyIt's not just because Richie Hawley is a great clarinettist and has some fascinating ideas and techniques for bringing music to our ears, but this was a great conversation for the latest episode of Harmonious World.Richie's latest album is with pianist Conor Hanick. A Gentle Notion includes the clarinet sonatas of Aaron Copland, Jennifer Higdon and Pierre Jalbert, together with Joan Tower's stunning Wings. Thanks to Richie for allowing me to play extracts from both Wings and A Gentle Notion alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on...2021-05-2428 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #53 Drew AngusThere's a great story behind Drew Angus's latest single - Made to Love You. We discuss Drew's background. lockdown, and how the song got written in this episode of Harmonious World.Apart from a catchy tune that might become your ear-worm for the day, there's some beautiful cello in this arrangement, too.Thanks to Drew for allowing me to play the start and end of Made to Love You.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterGet in...2021-05-2115 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #52 Andrew BurashkoAndrew Burashko is a pianist and Artistic Director of the Art of Time Ensemble, which fuses high art with popular culture, exploring where classical music intersects with an array of other styles of music.I thoroughly enjoyed the imaginative and inspirational tracks on the Art of Time latest album - Ain't Got Long. I'd highly recommend this as a download and there are videos to watch, too!Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterGet in touch to let me k...2021-05-1713 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #51 Ryan Michael RichardsThe latest episode of Harmonious World features a brief but fascinating interview with guitarist Ryan Michael Richards.Ryan's latest album is More Than Time, and it features Ryan's beautiful guitar playing and compositions, but also renowned musicians like Premik Russell Tubbs, Michael Manring, Jully Haley and Charlie Bisharrat. The album is produced by Will Ackerman, with co-production, mixing and mastering by Tom Eaton. Many thanks to Ryan for allowing me to feature clips from his album alongside our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriter...2021-05-1411 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #50 Hertfordshire Festival of MusicIn a double interview, I chatted with conductor Tom Hammond and composer James Francis Brown, co-Artistic Directors of Hertfordshire Festival of Music.Tom and James give some insights into this year's festival, which runs from 4-10 June 2021. Principal Artist is Chloe Hanslip and Featured Living Composer is Judith Weir CBE, Master of the Queen's Music. This is an exciting - if challenging - festival and there's lots in store for music lovers in Hertford and across the county. Many thanks to James, Tasmin Little and Chandos Records for allowing me to feature clips from James's...2021-05-1023 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #49 Carl LordThis time on Harmonious World I'm joined by composer and pianist Carl Lord.If you're in need of relaxation, you won't go far wrong with Carl's latest album, Stillness, which brings moments of peace. In our conversation, Carl talks about the writing and performance of these tracks, and goes into detail on two of the tracks that are featured.Many thanks to Carl for allowing me to feature clips from Stillness alongside our conversation.To find out more about Carl, click here.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on...2021-05-0718 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #48 Lynn TredeauI was delighted to be joined for this episode of Harmonious World by pianist and composer Lynn Tredeau.Lynn's latest album - A Quiet Path - is out now and it features a collection of reflective tracks that somehow sum up the fragility of life as it has changed in the last twelve months or so. All the music is composed, performed and produced by Lynn.Many thanks to Lynn for allowing me to feature clips from A Quiet Path alongside our conversation.To find out more about Lynn, click here.Fol...2021-05-0329 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #47 Craig Hella JohnsonThis episode of Harmonious World features composer Craig Hella Johnson, who is also Artistic Director of Conspirare.Conspirare have a new album out, called The Singing Guitar. It details an unusual musical journey combining voices, guitars, cellos and women's stories.Many thanks to Craig and Conspirare for allowing me to feature clips from The Singing Guitar alongside our conversation.To find out more about Conspirare, click here.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterGet in t...2021-04-3029 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #46 Joe LovanoAnother of my heroes allowed me to interview him. This time it's sax player Joe Lovano.Joe tells tales about playing in London, with some true legends of the international jazz world. We could have gone on for hours and there's a false ending, followed by more insights into his new album - Garden of Expression - which features pianist Marilyn Crispell and Carmen Castaldi on drums. No bass player. It's a beautiful sound and the track West of the Moon which closes this podcast is ethereal and spellbinding.Many thanks to Joe for allowing me...2021-04-2632 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #45 Todd MosbyAcclaimed guitarist Todd Mosby joins me for the latest episode of Harmonious World.We all need perspective right now, and there's a lot of that in Todd's latest album - Aerial Views . Todd's comment about creating music that musicians will love to perform on is very apt and I finish with Aether, one of my favourite tracks of 2021.Many thanks to Todd for allowing me to feature clips from Aerial Views alongside our conversation.To find out more about Todd, click here.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me o...2021-04-1926 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #44 Lara SolnickiThe latest episode of Harmonious World features an interview with composer, poet and singer Lara Solnicki.Lara's latest album - The One and the Other - is out now. It features a cinematic array of tone poems and jazz performances that are inspiring and exciting,Many thanks to Lara for allowing me to feature clips from The One and the Other alongside our conversation.To find out more about Lara, click here.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/h...2021-04-1647 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #43 Christian LofflerChristian Loffler is a composer and artist and it was a pleasure to interview him for the latest episode of Harmonious World.Parallels is a fitting, 21st Century tribute to Beethoven, and it was released to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the composer. Our conversation explores Loffler's reworking of performances recorded in the 1920s after he was invited to experiment with the Deutsche Grammophon Shellac project.Many thanks to Christian for allowing me to feature clips from Parallels alongside our conversation. To find out more about Christian, click here.Follow me on...2021-04-1223 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #42 Ashley Slater and Hattie SnooksThe latest episode of Harmonious World features a duo interview with Ashley Slater and Hattie Snooks.Ashley and Hattie are collaborating on a number of musical projects and it was great to catch up with them, especially as I have known Ashley since (as he reminded me!) 1979. As the duo Queen Mab, Ashley and Hattie are releasing the album Roll With The Punches and this episode features clips of three tracks from it. To find out more about Queen Mab, click here.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.c...2021-04-0930 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #41 Michael ShapiroI 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 include several other works from this prolific and extraordinary composer. I am still waiting for the chance to see Frankenstein accompanied by Michael's orchestral score, and the next couple of years will bring his new opera, based on Isaac Bashevis Singer's The Slave.To find out more about Michael, click here. Do look especially for the trailer for The Slave.Follow me on i...2021-04-0537 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #40 Dean TsurFor 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 and if you're looking for a straight-ahead jazz album, you won't go wrong with this one. It has some great tracks on and I start the episode with a clip from my favourite - I Loves You Porgy.Many thanks to Dean for allowing me to feature clips from Live From Lockdown alongside our conversation.2021-04-0227 min
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World season 4 trailerWelcome 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.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterGet in touch to let me know what you think!Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I...2021-04-0101 min