Harmonious World

Hilary Seabrook
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Harmonious World

Find new music you’re going to love on Harmonious World  and hear interviews with great musicians, composers and producers across all genres, from jazz to classical, from folk to rock and everything in between. Hilary Seabrook is a writer, musician and educator and at the start of the  Covid-19 pandemic lockdown she found inspiration from Quincy Jones: “Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."Thanks for listening.Hilary Seabrook

  1. A special episode for International Jazz Day 2025 with Tara Minton

    5H AGO

    A special episode for International Jazz Day 2025 with Tara Minton

    Welcome to International Jazz Day 2025 and a special episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. While at Claire Cope's album launch, I bumped into harpist and singer Tara Minton, who kindly agreed to be my guest on this very special day. Tara is a great singer and harpist and she tells me in this episode about her composing in Mexico, for a new album which is set for release on 31 October 2025. Thanks to Tara for al...

    29 min
  2. Chatting with bassist and composer Quinn Sternberg

    1D AGO

    Chatting with bassist and composer Quinn Sternberg

    Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was delighted that Quinn Sternberg got in touch with me directly to introduce his music. I was delighted to discover his new album Pleasant Returns and then to have the chance to chat to him about it. We also discussed his work with Oscar Rossignoli, who I interviewed in 2021. Thanks to Quinn for allowing me to play tracks from Pleasant Returns along...

    19 min
  3. Fotina Naumenko joins me to discuss 'Bespoke Songs'

    APR 21

    Fotina Naumenko joins me to discuss 'Bespoke Songs'

    Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I discuss Bespoke Songs with soprano Fotina Naumenko. This new album features four works for soprano and mixed instrumental ensembles. The compositions were commissioned by the singer and feature the works for four composers, each based on lurics by female authors. Thanks to Fotina for allowing me to play tracks from Bespoke Songs alo...

    23 min
  4. A conversation with pianist and composer Sultan Stevenson

    APR 14

    A conversation with pianist and composer Sultan Stevenson

    Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was a great pleasure to chat with pianist and composer Sultan Stevenson, discussing his engrossing new album, El Roi, as well as his nomination as Breakthrough Act of the Year in this year's Jazz FM Awards. Sultan is out on tour, so do try to catch him when you can. And we're all keeping our fingers crossed for the announcement of the 2025 Jazz FM A...

    35 min
  5. In conversation with pianist Chris Gall

    APR 7

    In conversation with pianist Chris Gall

    Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For the first episode in season 20, I am joined in conversation by pianist Chris Gall. We discuss his brand new album Impressionists Improvised, a solo piano exploration of works by Debussy, Ravel and Satie alongside some original tracks. This is a beautiful combination of classical music that many of us are familiar with, interpreted with improvisions...

    27 min
  6. Chatting with Mette Juul about 'Thank You & Other Stories'

    MAR 31

    Chatting with Mette Juul about 'Thank You & Other Stories'

    Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This episode features the highly talented jazz singer and songwriter Mette Juul. I interviewed her in September 2023 for episode 174, discussing her previous album Celeste. Her new album - Thank You & Other Stories - is essentially about luck. It´s also about how we are all connected and the significant impact we can have on each others' lives. She...

    19 min
  7. An interview with saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael

    MAR 24

    An interview with saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael

    Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was fortunate in meeting this week's guest - saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael - before we spoke for the podcast. He was performing as part of Ensemble C with my guest from episode 263 Claire Cope and hearing him live and with a different group of musicians was fascinating. You can read my review of that gig here. Thanks to Matt for allowing m...

    19 min
  8. Vocalist Emily Masser joins me to discuss 'Songs With My Father'

    MAR 17

    Vocalist Emily Masser joins me to discuss 'Songs With My Father'

    Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It's always good to speak to artists at the start of their musical journey - Emily Masser is still studying, while performing professionally around the UK. In this conversation, we discuss her album Songs With My Father, which is out now. There is a maturity to Emily's singing style that promises much and delivers in spades with her father on sax (henc...

    16 min
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Find new music you’re going to love on Harmonious World  and hear interviews with great musicians, composers and producers across all genres, from jazz to classical, from folk to rock and everything in between. Hilary Seabrook is a writer, musician and educator and at the start of the  Covid-19 pandemic lockdown she found inspiration from Quincy Jones: “Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."Thanks for listening.Hilary Seabrook

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  • Creator
    Hilary Seabrook
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    285
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Harmonious World
  • Show Website
    Harmonious World

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