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Harmonious World

Hilary Seabrook

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 and musician: 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."Thanks for listening.

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54:10

A third chat with conductor Garrett Keast

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2026/01/12

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I spoke to American conductor Garrett Keast first in 2021 and then in 2022 and it’s been a pleasure to chart the development of the Berlin Academy of American Music. It’s also interesting to hear about his other conducting work. It was good to also talk about our mutual friend, pianist and composer Craig Urquhart, who I have met in person while visiting Be...

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23:31

Starting season 23 with pianist and composer Øystein...

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2026/01/06

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Pianist Øystein Sevåg and I discussed his new album, Lacrimosa, which I reviewed a few weeks ago. Thanks to Øystein for allowing me to use clips from Lacrimosa 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 sho...

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28:50

David Lefkowitz and I discuss his 'Preludes and Fugues'

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2025/12/29

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This seems almost the perfect soundtrack for the very end of 2025, chatting with award-winning contemporary composer David Lefkowitz. We discuss his latest album: Preludes and Fugues for Piano featuring 26 preludes and fugues performed by four leading new music pianists. Thanks to David for allowing me to use clips from his Preludes and Fugues for Piano al...

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20:46

Discussing ‘Skybound’ with Laurent Ziliani

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2025/12/22

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Pianist and composer Laurent Ziliani wrote Skybound as a musical tribute to his good friend, violinist and pilot Ben Powell. Not only is this a gorgeous track, but it really is a wonderful tribute: this conversation is a perfect one to air just before Christmas. Whenever you listen to this episode, I hope you enjoy it. Thanks to Laurent for allowing me to ...

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18:10

Getting Christmassy with Jonathan Karrant

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2025/12/15

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Jonathan Karrant’s latest album, Christmas Wish, sits nicely alongside his summer 2025 Live in Concert album, both of which feature the marvellous Joe Alterman Trio. It was good to discuss music and these wonderful Christmas songs with Jonathan, and I’m grateful to him for allowing me to use clips from Christmas Wish alongside our conversation. Get in touc...

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27:53

Alastair Penman and I discuss ‘The Last Tree’ over a...

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2025/12/08

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was joined in the Hermitage Road Coffee & Bagel Shop by sax player Alastair Penman, who chatted with me about his latest album, The Last Tree. We also discussed his new project - Sound Earth Collective. Alongside our discussions about music, we also discussed the environmental issues that inform both of us. You can find out more on TreeApp, as well a...

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40:34

Chatting with pianist Elisa Rumici

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2025/12/01

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Elisa Rumici and I were introduced by composer and conductor Michael Shapiro, friend of the podcast. You can listen to my earlier interviews with Michael here - in 2020, 2021 and 2024. It was a joy to chat with Elisa about her piano playing and especially her new album - Rediscovering Gilda Ruta: A Transatlantic Pioneer of Music. Thanks to Elisa for allowi...

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43:34

Dom Franks and I chat about music and stuff (and his...

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2025/11/24

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Sax player Dom Franks chatted with me about his latest album - Duality 2 - with his StrayHorn ensemble. Dom has great stories to tell and our chat weaves in and out of music, creativity, lockdown and much more. Thanks to Dom for allowing me to use clips from both Duality vol 2 alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank yo...

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64:41

A fascinating conversation with Orphy Robinson

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2025/11/17

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 had a great chat with multi-instrumentalist Orphy Robinson, who I’ve always admired as a musician but also as an influence on the music business and education. Orphy is currently Artist-in-Residence at Cambridge Jazz Festival 2025 and we discuss how that happened, as well as lots of discussion of his background in music. Do check out th...

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44:11

Marco Cafolla joins me for a chat in a noisy coffee shop

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2025/11/10

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was joined in a central London coffee shop by pianist and composer Marco Cafolla to discuss his work with Mama Terra, Federation of the Disco Pimp and solo as Cafolla. Marco is all about collaboration, while taking absolutely responsibility for the quality of his playing, composing and producing. It was a joy to chat with him about his impressive work, e...

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24:22

Chatting with pianist and composer Erik Deutsch

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2025/11/03

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Pianist and composer Erik Deutsch is a busy musician, famous particularly in recent years for his work with The Black Crowes. His new album, This Was Then, came out earlier in the summer and thanks to Erik for allowing me to use clips from it alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious W...

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31:58

Live chat with guitarist Nigel Price

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2025/10/27

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 an absolute delight to chat with Nigel Price in person just in advance of one of his gigs on his latest UK tour. Nigel's latest album with his Organ Trio is called It's On! and it was a delight to review both the album and the London album launch gig as well. In our chat, Nigel also talks about his video, An Appeal from Grassroots Jazz. Thanks t...

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26:13

In conversation with Bijan and Rami from L'Antidote

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2025/10/20

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Thanks to Ludovico Einaudi, who I saw perform at London's Royal Albert Hall in July, I discovered the wonderful cellist Redi Hasa. His trio project with Rami Khalife (piano) and Bijan Chemirami (percussion) is called L'Antidote, and their self-titled album came out a few weeks ago. You can read my review of L'Antidote here. It was a delight to chat wit...

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22:14

Adrian Cox joins me to chat about 'Club Croco'

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2025/10/14

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 am joined by clarinettist Adrian Cox to discuss his latest trio album, Club Croco. Our conversation discusses Adrian's passion for New Orleans jazz and how he came to form this wonderful trio, which are currently on tour around the world. Thanks to Adrian for allowing me to use clips from Club Croco alongside our conversation. Get i...

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28:24

Chatting with composer Stephen Emmer about 'Mt Mundane'

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2025/10/10

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 am joined my composer Stephen Emmer to discuss his latest album - Mt Mundane. Reflecting Stephen's experiences with tinnitus and hearing loss, this is a fascinating and endearing collection. Thanks to Stephen for allowing me to use clips from Mt. Mundane alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank y...

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45:59

A special episode with Chano Dominquez and Ethan...

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2025/10/03

Welcome to episode 300 of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This is a major milestone for me and Harmonious World - only around 3% of podcasts reach 200 episodes - and I am delighted to feature my conversation with pianist Chano Dominguez and guitarist Ethan Margolis. Their new album is The Blues Around Us, which is out soon from Unifying Sounds. Thanks to Chano and Ethan for allowing me to use clips from The Blues Ar...

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2:06

Season 22 is on its way!

Harmonious World ·

2025/10/02

There's a lot in store for season 22, so please subscribe! 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 ...

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23:09

My second conversation with pianist Oscar Rossignoli

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2025/09/29

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. My second conversation with pianist Oscar Rossignoli focuses on his album Levitations, which is an improvised performance recorded at the University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center. Thanks to Oscar for allowing me to use clips from Levitations alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmo...

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21:31

Chatting with singer-songwriter Ola Onabule

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2025/09/26

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 brings a conversation with singer-songwriter Ola Onabule, whose new album - Proof of Life - with guitarist Nicholas Meier came out earlier in the summer. Ola was recently awarded Rising Star: Male Vocalist by Downbeat Magazine. Thanks to Ola for allowing me to use clips from Proof of Life alongside our conversation. Get in touch to l...

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32:20

Alice Zawadzki joins me ahead of K-Music Festival 2025

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2025/09/22

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 delight to chat with vocalist, violinist and composer Alice Zawadski. She was awarded Jazz Vocalist of the Year at the 2025 Jazz FM awards and I saw her perform at Watford Jazz Junction in May and at the Barbican in June. As we spoke recently, she's preparing for her appearance at the K-Music Festival 2025 with Korean ensemble Hilgeum. As well...

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