Welsh singer aled jones guides us as he unfolds the dedication of sibelius and the music of. Aled jones was created in bangor, wales in december 1970. 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 has since recorded more than 30 albums spanning the classical music repertoire. Aled has also recorded three brand new solo tracks including come to me soothing sleep by handel and the ash grove. Since then he has worked in television with the bbc and itv, and radio for bbc. A guided tour with aled jones through destinations around the world. It is extensively broadcast on itv, worldwide tv, netflix and available on. 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. He joined the bangor cathedral choir at the age of nine and became lead soloist within two years. The tour of germany visits leipzig, where the lives and music of johann sebastian bach and felix. As a teenage chorister, he reached widespread fame during the mid1980s.
Classical destinations classical destinations music. Aled jones, mbe born 29 december 1970 is a welsh singer and radio and television presenter. In 2012, jones hosted the australian tv series classical destinations iii, aled jones ultimate travel guide to classical music. The music of the danube liszt, bartok, kodaly, mozart find episode on. Weekend featured a mixture of chat and musical guests aled jones presented the programme on saturday and sunday mornings. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of classical destinations with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. Welsh singer aled jones detours to sydney, where he goes backstage at the. 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. Find out when aled jones is on tv, including 03052020. Join welsh singer aled jones on an unforgettable journey through some of classical musics most important destinations across the world. Classical destinations iii, aled jones ultimate travel guide to.
Having performed as a singer from a young age, he brings passion, enthusiasm. Classical destinations iii aled jones ultimate travel guide to classical music see more. Classical destinations season 3 episode 3 cruising the rivers of europe 1 budapest to vienna. Classical destinations cast and characters tv guide. Catch up on classical destinations and watch online on.
Aled jones became a household name when he was only a small choirboy singing a cover version of walking in the air in 1985. 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 exclusive musical odyssey along the danube river. Classical destinations classical destinations amazon. Having performed as a singer from a young age, he brings passion, enthusiasm and an understanding of classical music as host. A musical voyage with aled jones by scenic uk issuu.
Having performed professionally as a singer, he brings a unique understanding of classical music as host. 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. Celebrities tell us the stories behind their favourite photographs. Watch full episodes of classical destinations on enhancetv. Alongside his radio and tv work, aled jones has continued to record and perform. Aled jones tickets aled jones classical singer announces 2016 cathedral tour. Wellknown bbc personality aled jones take us on an unforgettable journey in the new series of classical destinations.
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. Aled jones is most beneficial known for his tv use the bbc and itv and his radio use bbc radio 2. 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 is a tv show on australian national television from sbs one with an average rating of 3. Aled joness falsetto walking in the air will transport you back to your childhood aled jones climbs to no. Buy classical destinations iii, aled jones ultimate travel guide to classical music on dvd at mighty ape australia. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Along the way, aled explores the dreams, dramas and musical triumphs of some of the worlds greatest composers. Aled jones ultimate travel guide to classical music peter beveridge. The most popular holiday destinations for zoom background pictures. Well explore the dreams, dramas and musical triumphs of some of the worlds greatest composers. The first episode of classical destinations was broadcast in december, 2016. Classical destinations cruising the rivers of europe.
Lester has scored over 650 kids shows including all 4 series 208 episodes of. Classical destinations see more show more on imdbpro technical specs. Explore europes most fascinating cities and the classical music composed there. This armchair guide to classical music features violinist niki vasilakis performing signature music for each. 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. Join this luxurious allinclusive eight day voyage along the. Official facebook page for aled jones singer, presenterbroadcaster, musical theatre actor, parttime dancer strictly and proud father. 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. Buy classical destinations iii aled jones ultimate travel.
Episodes video clips contact us about terms and conditions privacy. Iii, aled jones ultimate travel guide to classical music. Join bbc personality aled jones on an unforgettable journey to the cities of music which inspire him. Classical destinations iii aled jones ultimate travel guide to classical music see more company credits. 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. Australian chamber orchestra wellknown bbc personality aled jones take us on an unforgettable journey in the new series of classical destinations. Lester has scored over 650 kids shows including all 4 series 208 episodes of horrid henry, citvs most successful title. At nine years older he became a member of a church choir and he was later on signed by regional record business sain. We have 45 episodes of classical destinations in our archive. Aled jones heads to nuremberg to look at the citys role in the second world war and explore the influence of wagners music on hitler and the nazis.
Classical destinations 8 episodes 20142014 going back giving back 1 episode. Having performed professionally as a singer, he brings a. See full technical specs frequently asked questions this faq is empty. Simon, niki and matt introduce you to the birthplace of classical musics ultimate superstar, and tell of the infant amadeus most prodigious exploits. Classical singer aled jones, 48, shares the stories behind his favourite snaps. Join wellknown bbc personality aled jones on an unforgettable journey in the new series of classical destinations. Find aled jones discography, albums and singles on allmusic. The sydney opera house, the australian classical music scene. Finland, norway and england classical destinations sbs. Aled jones presents a wonderful concert of seasonal classics, festive readings and joyful songs, all crowned by a selection of your favourite carols. Sydney and melbourne classical destinations sbs on demand. Jones left the recording scene when his voice broke, but emerged again in 1999 as a baritone.
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. An armchair guide to classical music episodes 17 2. Aled jones was born on december 29, 1970, in bangor, north wales making him 47 years old. Aled jones the best of aled jones releases discogs. Of this appointment, jones said what more can i ask for than a mix of all of the things i love. Aled jones, mbe born 29 december 1970 is a welsh singer and radio and television.
Watch classical destinations episodes online season 1. Buy classical destinations iii, aled jones ultimate travel guide to classical music on dvd at mighty ape nz. Aled jones wants classical artists on tv shows times of. Take a look through some of aled jones greatest albums and singles, ranging from core classical music to more popular folk songs and hymns. Aled jones born 29 december 1970 is a welsh singer and televisionradio personality, who first came to fame as a treble vocalist. Its a dream come true to present a show ive always wanted to watch and i cant wait to get started. Having performed as a singer from a young age, he brings passion, enthusiasm and. Singer aled jones thinks more classical artists should compete on tv talent shows because it gives them a platform to the mainstream. Classical destinations season 3 episode 2 vienna, austria. As well as releasing his latest album the heart of it all in 2014, the singer has found success in. Aled jones full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.