Harmonious World

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.

Suzanna Lam - AKA SLAM - joins me for this episode, exploring Sunday, her latest work in a cinematic retelling of Handel’s Passacaglia.

Thanks to Suzanna for allowing me to play extracts from Sunday alongside our conversation.

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Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Hilary Seabrook - writer, podcaster and musician.

You can find out more at Hilary Seabrook.co.uk: you will also find there lots of album and gig reviews.

Although I have had a difficult few months in my personal life, Harmonious World has continued to grow, with more and more listeners - now in 160 countries, so we really are creating a global community among musicians and listeners.

As well as several live episodes in season 25, there are more booked in for season 26, plus many conducted online. Remember to subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode (it would be great if you could write a review, too!)

Thanks once again to pianist Joe English for my theme tune, which you can hear now.

I’d like to thank some of my supporters - Matt, Richard, Ray, Alex, Duncan, Julie, James, Steven, Ciaran and Daryl.

Get 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 do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

Support the show

Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.

Live conversations are always such a joy and this one with composer and conductor Odaline de la Martinez - in a cafe in Brighton - was simply wonderful. Editing it for the podcast has reminded me of the great topics we covered and I hope you enjoy listening to it.

I’m grateful to Odaline for allowing me to play extracts from her Four Afro Cuban Poems alongside our conversation. This work is a recent recording by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, based on four poems from Motivos de Son (1930) by the prominent Cuban national poet Nicolás Guillén which had been influenced by the poet’s meeting with Langston Hughes.

Get 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 do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

Support the show

Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.

For this live episode, I was joined by organist, pianist, conductor, composer, arranger, choir master and teacher Rufus Frowde. Our conversation was also streamed on the Hitchin Creative YouTube channel, thanks to great work by Lucid Dream Pictures.

It was great to hear some of Rufus’s music alongside our conversation.

Get 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 do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

Support the show

Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.

There’s nothing quite like interviewing a guest in person, and this time it was an absolute delight to chat in London with prolific composer Alexander Zhurbin.

Thanks to Alexander for allowing me to play extracts from his piano concert and symphonic work Vereteno alongside our conversation.

Get 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 do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

Support the show

Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.

For this episode, I was joined by Marc Palladino, drummer and venue boss of Palladino’s Jazz and Blues Bar - now becoming the best location to experience live jazz in Cardiff. Marc is brother of award-winning songwriter, producer and bassist Pino Palladino.

The track you can hear at the start and end of the show is the Harmonious World theme tune, composed and performed by pianist Joe English.

*** On 24 September 2026, I will be recording an episode in front of an audience with pianist, organist and composer Rufus Frowde - you can get your tickets here! This event is part of Hitchin Creative's Online & IRL programme, bringing live creative events to audiences both in person and online.

Get 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 do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

Support the show

Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.

One of my favourite venues in London is Kings Place, and this week I’m joined by their jazz programmer Hannah Hutton. Last week’s chat with Matt Carmichael was just ahead of his upcoming appearance with the Kings Place Jazz Orchestra.

Thanks to Kings Place upcoming guest Emma Rawicz for allowing me to play extracts from Paintbox alongside our conversation.

*** On 24 September 2026, I will be recording an episode in front of an audience with pianist, organist and composer Rufus Frowde - you can get your tickets here! This event is part of Hitchin Creative's Online & IRL programme, bringing live creative events to audiences both in person and online.

Get 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 do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

Support the show

Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.

I chatted with sax player Matt Carmichael back in March 2025 and it was great to speak with him again as he prepares to release his new album - Held in the Dark. Matt is beginning the new season at London’s Kings Place on Sunday 20 September, with the Kings Place Jazz Orchestra.

Thanks to Matt for allowing me to play extracts from Red Sky (the first single from Held in the Dark) alongside our conversation.

*** On 24 September 2026, I will be recording an episode in front of an audience with pianist, organist and composer Rufus Frowde - you can get your tickets here! This event is part of Hitchin Creative's Online & IRL programme, bringing live creative events to audiences both in person and online.

Get 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 do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

Support the show

Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.

Composer, arranger and saxophonist Tobias Hoffmann focuses on the relationship between composition and improvisation. His latest album - Innuendo - is an exciting collection of tracks performed by the Tobias Hoffmann Jazz Orchestra.

Thanks to Tobias for allowing me to play extracts from Innuendo alongside our conversation.

Get 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 do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

Support the show

Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.

I spent last week in the company of more than 100 young people and staff, all playing music and getting involved with the Great British Music Camp.

This podcast features conversations with a few of them and I hope you get a flavour of what the week is all about. You can also listen to the episodes from 2024 and 2025.

Thanks to Lawrence, Henry, Gracie and Lily for allowing me to play extracts from their compositions and improvisations alongside our conversation.

Get 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 do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

Support the show

Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk

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