Along the way, aled explores the dreams, dramas and musical triumphs of some of the worlds greatest composers. Official facebook page for aled jones singer, presenterbroadcaster, musical theatre actor, parttime dancer strictly and proud father. Classical music raymond gubbay christmas festival 2019. At nine years older he became a member of a church choir and he was later on signed by regional record business sain. Classical destinations classical destinations music. Classical destinations with aled jones series 3 classical destinations with aled jones series 3 x 30 or 6 x 60 join bbc personality aled jones on an unforgettable journey to the cities of music which inspire him. As a teenage chorister, he reached widespread fame during the mid1980s.
Australian chamber orchestra wellknown bbc personality aled jones take us on an unforgettable journey in the new series of classical destinations. How old is aled jones, who is his wife and is the bbc. Aled jones is most beneficial known for his tv use the bbc and itv and his radio use bbc radio 2. Alongside his radio and tv work, aled jones has continued to record and perform. Classical destinations season 3 episode 3 cruising the rivers of europe 1 budapest to vienna. Join bbc personality aled jones on an unforgettable journey to the cities of music which inspire him. This armchair guide to classical music features violinist niki vasilakis performing signature music for each. See full technical specs frequently asked questions this faq is empty. Catch up on classical destinations and watch online on. Aled jones, mbe born 29 december 1970 is a welsh singer and radio and television.
Weekend featured a mixture of chat and musical guests aled jones presented the programme on saturday and sunday mornings. Aled jones, mbe born 29 december 1970 is a welsh singer and radio and television presenter. Welsh singer aled jones guides us as he unfolds the dedication of sibelius and the music of. Classical destinations cast and characters tv guide. Having performed as a singer from a young age, he brings passion, enthusiasm. Aled takes us cruising again and, along the way, we visit the gateway to the rhine gorge, rudesheim and then sail through the stunning gorge with its famous steep vineyards and brilliant castles. Classical destinations iii aled jones ultimate travel guide to classical music see more company credits.
Classical destinations join welsh singer aled jones on an unforgettable journey through some of classical musics most important destinations like wales, vienna, austria, hamburg, budapest, salzburg, nuremburg, bayreuth, amsterdam, finland, norway, the united kingdom and australia. Classical destinations iii aled jones ultimate travel guide to classical music see more. Iii, aled jones ultimate travel guide to classical music. Aled joness falsetto walking in the air will transport you back to your childhood aled jones climbs to no. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of classical destinations with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. Since then he has worked in television with the bbc and itv, and radio for bbc. Of this appointment, jones said what more can i ask for than a mix of all of the things i love. The music of the danube liszt, bartok, kodaly, mozart find episode on. Classical destinations iii, aled jones ultimate travel guide to. Well explore the dreams, dramas and musical triumphs of some of the worlds greatest composers. If no channel is shown there may be no upcoming episodes of classical destinations on australian free to air tv in your area in the next 7 days or you may have disabled the corresponding channel in your icetv account to set recordings for the show when it airs. Aled jones became a household name when he was only a small choirboy singing a cover version of walking in the air in 1985. Receiving his first commercial work as a student the theme tune for itvs rally cross, lester has over 25 years experience writing music for drama, documentary and childrens tv shows.
Join wellknown bbc personality aled jones on an unforgettable journey in the new series of classical destinations. Famed for his cover of walking in the air from popular christmas film the snowman, this welsh classical singer recorded 16 albums before his voice broke and enabled him to become the beloved baritone he is today. An armchair guide to classical music episodes 17 2. Watch full episodes of classical destinations on enhancetv. Having performed professionally as a singer, he brings a unique understanding of classical music as host. On 4 may 2012, jones was confirmed as the new presenter of the itv breakfast programme daybreak with lorraine kelly and kate garraway, replacing adrian chiles. The first episode of classical destinations was broadcast in december, 2016. The sydney opera house, the australian classical music scene. Classical destinations classical destinations amazon. Simon, niki and matt introduce you to the birthplace of classical musics ultimate superstar, and tell of the infant amadeus most prodigious exploits. Find out when aled jones is on tv, including 03052020.
Having performed as a singer from a young age, he brings passion, enthusiasm and an understanding of classical music as host. Aled jones tickets aled jones concert tickets and tour. Classical destinations with aled jones series 3 off the fence. Classical destinations is a tv show on australian national television from sbs one with an average rating of 3.
Classical destinations 8 episodes 20142014 going back giving back 1 episode. His 2016 album one voice reached number three in the uk album charts and its christmas companion one voice at christmas shot to number one in the classical charts. Join welsh singer aled jones on an unforgettable journey through some of classical musics most important destinations across the world. The city of the salzburg festival, the famous puppet shows, and the belated arrival there of the musical with which hollywood took salzburg to the world.
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Aled jones was born on december 29, 1970, in bangor, north wales making him 47 years old. Having performed professionally as a singer, he brings a. The tour of germany visits leipzig, where the lives and music of johann sebastian bach and felix. Classical singer aled jones, 48, shares the stories behind his favourite snaps. A musical voyage with aled jones by scenic uk issuu.
As a child my father introduced me to classical music in hopes that i would acquire a love of many types of music, not just the stuff i heard on the radio, and while. Aled jones full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. A guided tour with aled jones through destinations around the world. Its a dream come true to present a show ive always wanted to watch and i cant wait to get started. Aled jones was created in bangor, wales in december 1970. An exclusive musical odyssey along the danube river. Jones left the recording scene when his voice broke, but emerged again in 1999 as a baritone. Aled jones wants classical artists on tv shows times of.
Renowned actor, writer and music specialist simon callow rome, amadeus leads this exploration of some of europes most beautiful destinations, revealed through the lives and music of several classical composers uniquely identified with the gorgeous cities of the old world. Aled jones ultimate travel guide to classical music peter beveridge. The most popular holiday destinations for zoom background pictures. Welsh singer aled jones detours to sydney, where he goes backstage at the. In a very special treat for his australian audiences, aled takes to the stage for three october shows in which projections of his younger self will join aled on stage to.
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