She joined Classic FM just a couple of months after we first turned on the transmitters back in 1992. I love sharing and although Ill continue to listen with joy (often related to my critical work as Contributing Editor for Gramophone and on my blog Robs Retro Classical at robccowan.com) Ill miss the opportunity of programming the best of what I hear for responsive listeners. 9am - 12pm, Symphony No.6 in F major Opus 68 (3/4/5) But here, to me its kind of clear hes lamenting what he might call wokeness with all the overtones of the classic PC gone mad brigade. Not exactly, but Id be excited by musics rehanging from Victoria to Lully, Schoenberg and Bartk to Reich and Adams, and would also programme music by female, Black and Asian composers long before others felt prompted to do so. There's such a fucking difference. Well, it happened to a presenter on BBC Radio 4 for being too posh! Another casualty is Hugh MacPherson, who loses one of his two weekly opera programmes. However, like every other news site, we have costs to bear and are urging readers to help share them. By the end of that time Rachmaninov was sure about one thing: the need to get both him and his family out of Russia. Miss your variety and excellent quality of performances. For me Ellington is just about Americas greatest composer. Rob Cowan's weekly programme was a weekly tonic; masterclass that educated, informed and entertained. Rachmaninov does it all, but for years after his death he was dismissed as an overbearing romantic who wrote unimaginative, gushing melodies. It must be said that he calmed down from 0900, so perhaps the dumbed down R3 required this noisy style for breakfast. I remember coming into it like, What the fuck did I sign myself into? Antonio Vivaldi Popular presenter on Classic FM. 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Mr lebrecht I have great sympathy for you but as far as I am concerned both radio 3 and CFM have become completely dumbed down . Would you ever do porn again? Aled Jones Well Cowans obviously not too privileged if hes getting laid off! Quentin Howard loses his Saturday-night quiz. Forgive me if you meant my comments in ref to the derisory comments what I have been highlighting is the way NL framed Rob Cowans leaving. His voice and musical selections, will be greatly missed. The internet killed the business, and now the only people that get noticed are the people who go for shock value. But wasnt the sarcasm implying criticism of the decision makers? Warren, Great shame such a knowledgeable and enthusiastic man is not kept on . (That is when its classical music rather than rubbish continuous stringing together of wellbeing type tracks). Download 'Serenade in E minor for Strings Opus 20 (2)' on iTunes. It broadcasts classical music in FM, DAB digital radio, Freeview, satellite, cable television and over the internet. We have an eyewitness report of intolerable disruptions. The Story of Carols - With Anne-Marie Minhall: 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Good wishes and good health. Too few people have such a knowledge to share with others. Ellie: (male-defined) quality. How I detest Croissant Corner on the Saturday Breakfast programmes on R3. In 2018, porn consumers are as golden as weve ever been: ultra high-def, virtual reality, sex toys that look like honest-to-god disembodied genitalia. too bad, I still remember when Robert J. Lurtsema and Morning Pro Musica passed from the scene. I think wed come up with the same answer you cant tell. He gives you emotion and drama. November Classic FM enters into a partnership with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Hi Tom, Through these small charities, Make Some Noise funds vital equipment and life-changing services to help children and young people through challenging times, including therapy, counselling, nursing and support groups. Listen to Classic FM live and more than 50000 online radio stations for free on mytuner-radio.com. One might have thought he would progress further up the ladder at the BBC, maybe to the position of Director of Radio 3 but sadly he lacked two essential qualities for that job arrogance and ignorance. So, 50 years later, that you indicate someones contract is not renewed because they are male and pale to be still spreading dangerous falsehoods about roles being taken from deserved, privileged (white male) people to those who, by inference, dont deserve it (the others) thats abominable. Download 'Suite Bergamasque (4)' on iTunes. Best to all and thanks so much for sharing your views (quiz whizz Herbie Goldberg especially), snipers and all. You have wide knowledge and great enthusiasm. Download 'Suite Bergamasque (4)' on iTunes, 2 September 2019, 19:04 | Updated: 2 September 2019, 19:34. Indeed, do you not see the fact that most of the composers were white and male as a black mark against the art form itself? Id be interested to know. Speaking of branding, lets talk about your new sex toy. Edward Elgar Admittedly, Glass had moved on from the highly experimental works of his early career by the time I saw the now-legendary film by Godfrey Reggio, Koyaanisqatsi. Andrew Collins is excellent, but what a sad loss to the station! Classic FM will not be happy until it has become as woke as the BBC. Download 'Pomp & Circumstance March No.1 in D major Opus 39' on iTunes. But the relentless travelling left little time for composition, with a notable exception being the hugely effective Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini. Pomp & Circumstance March No.1 in D major Opus 39, Download 'Pomp & Circumstance March No.1 in D major Opus 39' on iTunes. And how about for the girls who want people to find out and want to do boy-girl or girl-girl? Saturday night is a desert without him. Ellie, do you not think Norman was making a sarcastic comment about the person(s) who decided not to renew Robs contract? Had Ellie read NLs header to this thread carefully before rushing into print, this would have been glaringly obvious. The premiere of his First Symphony in 1897 was a disaster, and after composing the hugely successful Vespers in 1915, he was so depressed and anxious about political developments in Russia he wrote nothing more for over 18 months. He will be missed. Initially, his music came with a health warning - it was described by an early critic as "sonic torture"! Do all the free interviews, podcastswhateverbecause that's how you're gonna brand yourself and get your name out there. Cowan is also the best writer in Gramophone, IMHO. Send an email to Jane Jones simply by filling out the form below. Maybe pale but not stale. Start a podcast Rob!. You need to get real, Ellie, and not be so naive. It didnt hurt that we shared a regard for the highly idiosyncratic Beethoven violin concerto recorded in 1934 by Bronislaw Hubermann with Georg Szell and the Vienna Phiharmoni, still my favorite among many other vintage recordings. Ive read most of the comments and find that many of them are rather unimpressive. Depending on who you ask, weve been living in the golden age of porn since the invention of porn. Ill be listening at Xmas. It was to be the first of many partnerships with orchestra, choirs and musical educational providers across the UK. Tell them its repetitive, he says, and thats all theyll hear.. "Happy 50th Birthday To Country Music WUBE". So what can you expect, we like CFM on in the background most of the day, and as do, I expect most people who have it on, it is a gentle sound and also for non knowledgeable music listeners sometimes quite enlightening. Radio 3 is now beyond redemption so what we now need is a new radio station for serious devotees of classical music. Listen Live to Classic FM on Global Player. Or did few exist then and there? And now there is an even worse programme before it. Happiness, however, was something that he left behind him. Aaaaargh! Wishing you a Happy and Holy Christmas and New Year 2021. 4pm - 7pm, Mandolin Concerto in C major RV.425 (1) She lives a quiet life with her family in Oklahoma. There is so much stress on new releases on Radio 3. Jane Jones presents the Full Works Concert on Monday-Wednesday evenings, and the More Music Breakfast - Weekends on Classic FM. Have you no idea how daft that sounds? A bad day. Its a bit like getting Leonardo da Vinci to paint your garden shed. 'I believe we can increase the breadth of music, enrich our programming and enhance listener experience.'. Yes I do get confused by NLs pithy comments at times and am not always clear on the inference. My wife has, reluctantly accepted my large collection of LPs and even larger collection of CDs but these 78s do really need a good home and, after nearly 60 years I still need my dear wife. Have a great Christmas. I hope that explains a bit more where Im coming from. Ad Choices, This Golden Age of Porn Has a Depressing Downside. Classical entrepreneur David Taylor analyses the latest Rajar figures for UK broadcasting:. Aled enjoys a broad range of music that he's keen to share. There's the intensity of his choral music and the charming intimacy of his songs. But its really so important that matters like inclusivity are properly valued alongside other kinds of criteria too. Ellie, do a blind test and see if you can tell the difference whether the orchestra has 90% male or 50/50 evenly divided, or 90% female. Theres epic scale to his grandest orchestral works and theres complexity and clarity in his piano pieces. A lovely man and a true enthusiast. But still support the local Classical FM station. Hahahahaha. / DAVID GARRETT Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRtEpwj1POGqLQeEL. It was a tremendous wrench and created that ever-present sense of longing in his music, but Rachmaninov the pragmatist recognised that security and safety could be assured in the US. April to September Following the closure of sister station. I met him at Tower Records in Chicago on one of his visits here. Ellie, I dont think you recognized the biting irony in Normans comment. Robs 3-year contract has come to an end and has not been renewed. Just think about it. So, whats next for you? I also feel that CFM could have given you a better slot! For me, patriarchy is the system we have lived in, where the power is dominated by men. A lot of girls that try to get in are looking for extra money. John Kiesewetter, who has covered television and media for more than 35 years, has been working for Cincinnati Public Radio and WVXU-FM since 2015. I got into porn right at the perfect time, when porn stars mattered. Its far worse than it was when Rob left after Daveys wrecking ball struck Essential Classics. Mike Read, who made his name on Radio 1's breakfast show, also made his farewell broadcast, on Saturday. What can we do to get rid of these ghastly chansons which dont belong to the classical music repertoire. Jane is a Presenter at Classic FM. I miss it! 2pm - 4pm, Suite Bergamasque (4) 15 November Classic FM starts broadcasting on. Classic FM presenters Jane Jones, Margherita Taylor, Lucy Coward, Catherine Bott, Anne-Marie Minhall and Katie Breathwick stepped out for Classic FMs Big Walk last weekend. Jane Jones . Television. Its beyond me why some broadcaster doesnt want his expertise in archive recordings and historic reissues (see Gramophone magazine). Couldnt agree more. NL is spot on its a sad day indeed. You are in a position of influence and this is what you decide to write. Have a great holiday season! They will be joined in their efforts by listeners around the country and abroad who have been in touch to tell us about how they will be taking on the challenge. Yes, seen as male, pale, and stale just about sums up the verdict, yet a very sad day for broadcasting. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. Throughout this very happy stint (my third with the Station) listeners have responded positively via email and on a weekly basis to the menus that Ive concocted for them, their varieties of style, genre, tone, tempo, mood and recorded vintage, the familiar played alongside the unfamiliar, and so forth, which leads me to sincerely hope that by reaching out Ive facilitated some valuable discoveries. Alan Mann, who won a Sony gold radio award on Thursday, was also affected. Visit bigwalk.classicfm.com to find out more and click here to donate. Everybody knew who you were because they actually had to buy your product or DVDs, everything. Jane Jones Clinical Lead for Veterans - Veteran Care through Custody at Nottingham Healthcare Nhs Trust Nottinghamshire. Then maybe his knowledge and insight will mean something to you. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. Somebody's friend or coworker or cousin or who fucking knowssomebody's gonna see the scene you did and tell somebody who knows you, or your family and you're fucked. It will be the only FM licence, and will be a "non-pop music service.". Ziesmann wrote. Ellie, does it not occur to you that norman may think it is *right* that he is replaced for that reason? Local media is still his beat and hes bringing his interest, curiosity, contacts and unique style to Cincinnati Public Radio and 91.7 WVXU. But does a feminist model of music (as you seem to assume I want) really need to be an entirely different, radical music? Rob come and join us at http://www.radiochoral.com, Sorry to see you go as yours was the only show I listened to since the new presenter of breakfast radio arrived . For more than 30 years, John Kiesewetter has been the source for information about all things in local media comings and goings, local people appearing on the big or small screen, special programs, and much more. What do you understand by patriarchy? Presenter Margaret Howard, 61, whose mellifluous tones made her the archetypal BBC voice, was paid off after being told on Friday that her three-month contract would not be renewed. I thought I'd start a . And quite true. But remember it is a private station and if anyone clicks through TV. Gender pay gap etc etc all indicate were still in a patriarchal society, albeit one that has progressed enormously. Youd be a bit late for because pop musicians already did that while classical musicians were staring into their tone rows. Good luck in what you do in the future. Music is about the sound, not about the gender of the band members. If you werent illegally downloading her scenes on Kazaa or buying her award-winning 2005 porn flick, Pirates, then youre not me. 4pm - 7pm, Serenade in E minor for Strings Opus 20 (2) What a despicable comment to make, Norman. Classic FM is a private station surviving on sponsorship and advertising. The free app is available on iOS, Android, Sonos . Well said that man. Theres the intensity of his choral music and the charming intimacy of his songs. For the past 23 years, DJ Larry B has played some of those same tunes on Classic Country WNKR-FM (106.7) in Dry Ridge. Rob Cowans columns in Gramophone, particularly those on historical recordings, are a delight of many decades standing. Yes, patriarchy is entrenched in the art form, even in the composer and the luthier as you say. The Classic Center Authority congratulates Chuck Jones, Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Outreach of The Classic Center and former director of the Athens (GA) Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), on his retirement, effective October 16. Not 100% of course, and its changing, but thats certainly been the inherited status quo for several centuries. Before joining Classic FM in 1992, Jane spent 10 years working for both commercial radio and the BBC, including the World Service. Honestly, I'm not gonna lie, I get myself off more than anybody could. Follow Jane Jones on Ents24 to receive updates on any new tour dates . My point is given that there is likely to be pretty much no difference if you close your eyes, there was a discrimination against women who should have had an equal share of the positions. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and picking up on things. I guess Im saying we should think of merit as something drawn from a more complicated set of criteria, some hard to classify or quantify. You hit the nail on the head Herbie and I think the idea of a new radio station for serious music lovers is brilliant! At the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, apparently. Margherita, Lucy, Jane, Catherine, Anne-Marie and Katie joined other walkers who have signed up, planned and got out and about on walks around the country. Classic FM's More Music Drive with John Brunning Larry has hosted Classic Country mornings since 1998, four years before Ziesmann arrived. After 50 years, he's hanging up his headphones and retiring as the morning voice for WNKR-FM and sister station WNKN-FM (105.9) in Middletown on Friday, Oct. 29. Classic FM is a private station surviving on sponsorship and advertising. But merit in the way you mean it yes I dont believe in merit only while we have such an unequal society. So, three dicks in your ass or a baseball bat. Over the years, Jane has presented a host of different programmes on Classic FM, ranging from Classic FM Requests through to her current home The Classic FM Full Works Concert (Monday to Wednesday), Fridays 1-6am and weekends 4-7am. I recommend you read Why have there been no great women artists by Linda Nochlin so you can understand this better than I can articulate . Could you please list the musical specialisms of R3s main roster of presenters? There will be a new music-and-speech strand on weekdays at 11pm, presented by Rob Cowan and John Suchet and the new schedule is intended to be more serious though popular. Weekday presenters with high ratings are to be carried over into the weekend. Jane Jones is fascinated by the sense of longing in the Rachmaninovs music. Janes Jones in the studio. John Humphrys. To revisit this article, visit My Profile, thenView saved stories. Now, no one makes money like they did back then even with toy deals and appearances. "Larry has indicated to me that he . Forget those derisory comments theres always someone who wants to piddle over your birthday cake and even if Beethoven himself were engaged to do the job they would be there complaining that he had a German accent or needed the services of a barber. I'm so crazy erotic in my head, I make up some fucked up shit. I'm a girl. [32] 15 April - Classic FM dedicates an entire 24 hours of its music to the recordings of Sir Neville Marriner to celebrate his 90th birthday. Classic FM's audience has hit a record low, falling under 5 million listeners for the first time with . I share your sentiments about Rob but you cant keep a good man down and I am sure that hell find a niche in some place where culture, warmth, modesty, kindness, good humour and a gentle touch are the watchwords. I think its a funny line. Rachmaninov the performer found tremendous success in the States with a gruelling tour schedule, broken by European holidays. 26 March Classic FM begins broadcasting from new studios on the second floor of 30 Leicester Square, central London. Jane Elizabeth Jones (1813-1896), abolitionist. And youre right recognising our own biases and what we can and cannot see in our own episteme is also really important. Find your friends on Facebook. I immediately put pen to paper and wrote to the magazine pointing out that a quite well-known German migr who had settled in Vienna had, a quarter of a century before Berlioz, written a sixth symphony in F major in five movements. Janes wide experience in broadcasting before she came to Classic FM includes presenting rock and pop music programmes, phone-ins and music based magazine programmes for local commercial radio stations; producing and presenting music, specialist and documentary programmes for the BBC, including regional editions for Wales of Woman's Hour. Will be thinking of you. 4pm - 7pm, Serenade in E minor for Strings Opus 20 (2) But, for now, we owe him a debt of gratitude for all those years during which he has delighted, enlightened and amused us and in so doing made the world a better place. The arrival several years ago of a presenter steeped in pop music raised eyebrows, but the experiment is thought a failure and he has not been offered further slots. It's totally different now. His Sunday show and nightly weekday slot were axed, though he was offered a one-hour weekly show. David Garrett traf sich Backstage mit Jane Jones zum Gesprch bei Classic FM. Hi dear Norman actually my last programme is on Boxing Day, so do join me if you can! Classic FM presenters Jane Jones, Margherita Taylor, Lucy Coward, Catherine Bott, Anne-Marie Minhall and Katie Breathwick stepped out for Classic FM's Big Walk last weekend. There goes my only reason for tuning in. He's also recorded songs in Nashville, Cincinnati, Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Music Room Liverpool. People will be exploring Dartmoor and the Peak District, and hiking in far flung locations like San Jos de la Montaa in Costa Rica and Watershed Park in British Columbia, Canada all for a great cause. (in english) Theres no hint of bitterness in the quote you give yet you preface it with cheap shots at both Classic FM and the BBC, whilst also dismissing other presenters. There's epic scale to his grandest orchestral works . I know Norman thought highly of Rob Cowan. The sad thing for readers of this blog is that I suspect Cowan would gladly acknowledge their expertise and ability to present it in an engaging way. Sadly you just dont seem to accept the truth when you hear it. I was watching the Barenboim lost tapes on C4 last night and the orchestra being about 90% white male men in 1970 was the first thing that stood out to me as glaringly awful though looking it up this was better than most orchestras then. Globals Make Some Noise is Classic FMs charity, funding and empowering projects across the UK to help disadvantaged children, young people and their families. Classic FM's Uplifting Classics with Dr Alex George. This is indeed a tragedy; Rob was the best presenter at the BBC and the best on Classic FM. Jane Jones presents the Full Works Concert on Monday-Wednesday evenings, and the More Music Breakfast - Weekends on Classic FM. Ludwig Van Beethoven To revisit this article, select My Account, thenView saved stories. She has a year left on her contract and the Aldrich-Sheri Jones newscast at 6 p.m. has worked well, both anchors said. "Larry has indicated to me that he wants to get on with the next phase of his life sooner rather than later and that he would like his departure to be low-key" says Jeff Ziesmann, who owns and operates the stations as Grant County Broadcasters. Best All money raised by Classic FMs Big Walk will be allocated to several local charities via Make Some Noise (see below). Classic FM's More Music Drive with John Brunning Download 'Mandolin Concerto in C major RV.425 (1)' on iTunes, Classic FM's More Music Drive with John Brunning, Download 'Mandolin Concerto in C major RV.425 (1)' on iTunes. He wont get hired anywhere. I'm trying to see the sensuality of it, I don't get it. Here was a hugely talented child born into a wealthy aristocratic family, but his father squandered his wealth forcing the family to move into a cheaper home. A timeline of notable events relating to Classic FM, a British national radio station which began broadcasting in September 1992. The arrival . July Ahead of the station's launch, test transmissions are carried out using a recording of, 12 September As part of its launch schedule, the first edition of. Of course I remember you well from Rons brain teasers which I always loved and your name with correct answer came up very often! Larry B he never used his last name on the air went into radio after serving four years in the U.S. Air Force and "working on the Apollo Moon Project," according to his WNKR/WNKN bio. For us, the Big Walk couldn't be better, the tight-knit group of presenters said. So thank you Rob for your enlightenment. At 38 years old, legendary adult actress Jane sits on the MILF side of the porn spectrum. Whats different about filming porn now versus filming porn then? They did my vagina first, and then they did my butt. Ms Howard's Saturday and Sunday afternoon slots will be filled by a new series presented by Natalie Wheen, 52, who is associated with Radio 3 and Radio 4 programmes such as In Tune and Music Now. Trouncing stereotypical preconceptions on the strength of one movie turned Glass into one of my musical heroes, and hes continued to astound me ever since. When she first began working at Classic FM, Jane was part of the team working behind the scenes producing programmes, but gradually she spent more and more of her time working on-air, rather than off-air. Sign up here to create your fundraising page, Get some small donations from your friends and family, If you manage to raise over 100 you could win a walking holiday to Tuscany. Send an email to Jane Jones simply by filling out the form below. The magic of radio, (and recent changes in regulation) means programmes can be broadcast from anywhere there is an internet connection.And because of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, a number of . Smooth Classics at Seven with Charlotte Hawkins. It seems I cant see my original comment! A sad sad day, listened for decades at the beeb, was sad to see him go from there. But even though she's been officially retired since . They might also sponsor on-air performances by artists and ensembles whose futures are so desperately threatened by this dreadful pandemic and young performers who need a forum to demonstrate their talents. And lets mention Sarah Walker too another phenomenal presenter whom I also had the privilege to meet as with Rob, friendly, modest and with a lovely voice. Yes Classic FM has gone down hill over the years, like the rest of us! So what are you trying to achieve? Add theatre, opera and cinema to his symphonic and chamber music and his inventiveness knows no bounds. On one of these never-ending concert tours, Rachmaninov became so ill he had to return home to Los Angeles, where he died of cancer within the month. Read more: Join Alan Titchmarsh, Aled Jones, Charlotte Hawkins and other Classic FM presenters in Classic FMs Big Walk 2019 >. Jane Jones tour dates listed on Ents24.com since May 2008. I suspect any of Radio 3s main roster would give him a run for his money in the mainstream he specialises in, and most of them have specialist sidelines he doesnt have. Im not sure the answer is as clear cut as you make out. "I will always be grateful for his help and for his dependable service to our audience, our clients and our company. Rob has been a part of my musical landscape for decades. They think, I can get this money and nobody's gonna know. If you come into this industry hoping nobody's gonna know, dont do it.
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