Geoffrey Smith [Saturday Classics]

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Syncopation, Blue Notes And The Sound Of Surprise20151114Syncopation, blue notes and the sound of surprise.

The first of two programmes in which Geoffrey Smith explores the influences classical music and jazz have had on each other.

In this programme we look at how the new sound-world of jazz inspired classical composers such as Ravel, Copland and Stravinsky.

How classical composers such as Ravel, Copland and Stravinsky were inspired by jazz.

A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes

0220151121How Duke Ellington, Keith Jarrett and Donald Lambert were inspired by classical music.

A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes