Moira Stuart's Hall of Fame Concert. I would work on a project-by-project basis, and if it was something sexy or something with my friends, I would absolutely love to. Ludwig Van Beethoven Possible email: jane.jones@global.com from their employer entry - info . Aled Jones How funny I wrote white male men oh well! Women often married and had their children when they were still young, and (even when education and careers for women became more common) it was difficult for older women to make progress. I was never a fan of Mr Cowans either for the reasons given. 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. Good luck, Rob. Saturday night is a desert without him. And his presentation is concise and intelligent, unlike many of Classics presenters. I go back to his early days on Classic FM when he had a regular discussion programme with Keith Shadwick who was another polymath. 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. They do stuff like triple anal or gang bangs or shove baseballs in their asses. Hi Marfisa Listen to Classic FM live and more than 50000 online radio stations for free on mytuner-radio.com. This is indeed a tragedy; Rob was the best presenter at the BBC and the best on Classic FM. David Mellor's Melodies. A lot of girls that try to get in are looking for extra money. Best to all and thanks so much for sharing your views (quiz whizz Herbie Goldberg especially), snipers and all. His rhythmic musical structures and trademark minimalism have influenced rock musicians such as David Bowie although Glass has rejected the minimalist tag. So they make this solution: Its like a gooey putty that then hardens as it molds into your body parts. But still support the local Classical FM station. Its these contrasts that make Rachmaninovs story endlessly fascinating and compelling. too bad, I still remember when Robert J. Lurtsema and Morning Pro Musica passed from the scene. It's become more about the shock value, instead of something sexy. If you werent illegally downloading her scenes on Kazaa or buying her award-winning 2005 porn flick, Pirates, then youre not me. It seems beyond doubt that he left the BBC when they wanted to dumb down Essential Classics to a roller-coaster ride through ill-assorted snippets, designed for listeners with short attention spans. Smooth Classics at Seven with Charlotte Hawkins. NL is spot on its a sad day indeed. Classic FM plays from older music to modern film scores and video game music. . Newspapers. I would refer you to an excellent piece by Michael Tanner in the Spectator last April where he is generally critical of BBC presenters and refers to Rob Cowan as an exception, https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/why-do-radio-3-presenters-adopt-the-tone-stupid-adults-use-when-addressing-children-. You know? Download 'Symphony No.6 in F major Opus 68 (3/4/5)' on iTunes. Shoddy article full of bile without any corroboration. 4pm - 7pm, Serenade in E minor for Strings Opus 20 (2) She has a year left on her contract and the Aldrich-Sheri Jones newscast at 6 p.m. has worked well, both anchors said. 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. People from different backgrounds, including over 50% of the population as women should not have to deal with people spreading the idea that their appointments are down to anything other than merit, together with no apology- , with the enormous benefits that diversity in all its forms brings to us all. Were you there? Ive never got over Rob Cowans leaving Radio 3. Ellie: (male-defined) quality. They walked along the Southbank of the Thames via Queen's Walk tiaras optional! because of the wonderful sights and scenery it offers, as well as, crucially, its accessibility. Edward Elgar Popular presenter on Classic FM. 2pm - 4pm, Suite Bergamasque (4) What a disgrace. But wasnt the sarcasm implying criticism of the decision makers? John Humphrys. Couldnt agree more. Shame on you. Classic FM's audience has hit a record low, falling under 5 million listeners for the first time with . 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. 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. She lives a quiet life with her family in Oklahoma. Surely a review of these plus interesting things he has found would make a great programme, as a parallel to Record Review. OK, so six-and-a-half foot of scowl (according to Stravinsky) and an austere and taciturn personality whose deep sense of displacement was matched only by terrible bouts of depression and professional uncertainty is hardly an indication of the beauty of his music, but thats part of the fascination of Rachmaninov. 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. Classic FM's More Music Drive with John Brunning Her gentle, interlocutory style, which made her a hit on Radio 4's Pick of the Week for 17 years, does not 'fit' the new-look Classic FM. He gives you emotion and drama. While Jane opted for a flat country stroll, the rest of the girl gang walked together in London to raise awareness for Globals Make Some Noise, Classic FMs charity that supports young people and charities around the country. Across the UK nationally, Classic FM can be found between 99.9-101.9 FM. More than 25 years ago, when I just knew Rob as an erudite reviewer in various publications, he wrote a fine article in the BBC Music magazine about Berliozs Symphonie Fantastique. Of course you are right Tom! Sex Lives: A Guy Who Draws the Line at Married Men, The Best Nipple Clamps will Bring Painful Pleasure to Your Sex Life, Sex Lives: A Guy Who Left Conservative Morocco for a Florida Blonde, 20 Essential Sneaker Brands Every Budding Kicks Enthusiast Should Know. Jane C. Wright (1919-2013), also known as Jane Jones, cancer researcher and surgeon. I also dont agree with your idea that inclusivity or (male-defined) quality is a binary either/or matter. He always has a warm-hearted smile, a twinkle in his eye and a sense of humour in other words, he was just like he sounds on the radio. GQ: When did you first break into the industry? Everybody knew who you were because they actually had to buy your product or DVDs, everything. Send an email to Jane Jones simply by filling out the form below. He's also recorded songs in Nashville, and appeared on Hee Haw and other TV shows. He memory is treasured and he is missed. We never did that before. Shes only to be heard on R3 on Sunday mornings now, reduced to dispensing the same dismal cavalcade of dreadful snippets. It will be the only FM licence, and will be a "non-pop music service.". We sat down with Jane to get an update on the state of the porn (still pretty great), cam girls (less great), and Janes lifelike new sex toy (really, really great). Thank you, Ellie. Wishing you a Happy and Holy Christmas and New Year 2021. He knows more about records than anyone presently on air maybe too much for Classic FM, which constantly respins the same old hits. Speaking of branding, lets talk about your new sex toy. Why all the pseudo intellectual bull***t comments? Don't listen to an agent bullying you 'cause they want a bigger cutbullying you into a different scene that you're not comfortable actually doing. I miss it! Dont get me wrongI still love pornbut the internet is slowly killing the industry, making it all about shock. Other presenters planning walks include Aled Jones, Charlotte Hawkins, and Alan Titchmarsh. Larry has hosted Classic Country mornings since 1998, four years before Ziesmann arrived. Yes Classic FM has gone down hill over the years, like the rest of us! For me, patriarchy is the system we have lived in, where the power is dominated by men. Tuned in this evening to hear dear Rob and, sadly, what do I hear but film music. I was pleased when he left R3, thinking I could listen again in thr morning, but disappointed when Breakfast was then overtaken by Petroc Trelawny, who mangles the English language, and speaks in infra-sound. Porn was so naughty, but everybody watched it. Years later, I met Rob after he had been presenting a Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, and thereafter on several occasions. Rob. Happiness, however, was something that he left behind him. Music Room Liverpool. 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. What is there left to come back to at R3? Initially, his music came with a health warning it was described by an early critic as sonic torture! Margherita Taylor, Lucy Coward, Jane Jones, Catherine Bott, Anne-Marie Minhall and Katie Breathwick step out for Globals Make Some Noise. Its beyond me why some broadcaster doesnt want his expertise in archive recordings and historic reissues (see Gramophone magazine). We are doing our best to ensure that Slipped Disc is free to all readers. Next he worked for the country "Beaver" on Hamilton's WBVR-FM (now 96 ROCK), and did afternoons for "The Rebel" on Middletown's WPFB-FM, which was bought by Ziesmann in 2017 to simulcast music with his Dry Ridge station. Honestly, I'm not gonna lie, I get myself off more than anybody could. How I detest Croissant Corner on the Saturday Breakfast programmes on R3. What a waste. Rachmaninov the performer found tremendous success in the States with a gruelling tour schedule, broken by European holidays. They could use this as a showcase for their monthly releases, of which there are dozens, interspersed with a few educational presentations. Classic FM is is one of the three Independent National Radio stations of the United Kingdom. He was born for broadcasting, with that friendly mulled-wine voice and avuncular manner that made me feel that he was sitting in the same room talking to me alone. Rob Cowan is a presenter l have a have always looked forward to hearing. When I met him last year, after a concert at the Wales Millennium Centre at which his Philip Glass Ensemble played the soundtrack to the Qatsi film trilogy, I was introduced to a quietly spoken, understated man. Initially, his music came with a health warning - it was described by an early critic as "sonic torture"! More than 60 years ago, Jane Jones followed her heart - to the dismay of her parents - when she dropped out of college to marry her boyfriend, an ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) student heading to England for his first active duty assignment with the military. Both can form part of the whole. Jane Jones' Passion For Rachmaninov. 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. 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 . Sam Pittis. Cowan is also the best writer in Gramophone, IMHO. He will clearly be much missed! [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. He is confident that listeners will not be fazed by the changes. He gives you wonderful melodies and long lyrical passages. Download 'Pomp & Circumstance March No.1 in D major Opus 39' on iTunes. November Classic FM enters into a partnership with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Roger Lewis, the station's programme director, said Ms Wheen was iconoclastic, radical and passionate about music. Then maybe his knowledge and insight will mean something to you. Rob Cowans weekly programme was a weekly tonic; masterclass that educated, informed and entertained. "We will, of course, honor his wishes.". Glasss rigorous intellect and phenomenal musical language have earned him success and recognition in every area of artistic and cultural achievement. Yeah, we dont need to make things fairer for those damn wimmin! Yet I wrote for a short lived magazine he edited and then, when this went west, wrote twice to him for advice. It broadcasts classical music in FM, DAB digital radio, Freeview, satellite, cable television and over the internet. Hear hear: I agree with the negative comment. It doesnt allow enough change to happen to that inequality in my view. "Larry has indicated to me that he . (in english) Patriarchy annoys me a little, because it is often used to lay blame solely on Men while ignoring underlying historical factors such as: no reliable mechanical or chemical contraception until the 1960s; danger and frequency of death in childbirth; warfare without todays remote machinery; marriage normally a contract for life, and involving extended family; no electrical machinery to make the job of home- and garden-keeping quick and easy; long working hours for men; ideas shared by both women and men about natural role differentiation. Start a podcast Rob!. And you have championed neglected composers, some of whom are close to my heart. Jane Wenham-Jones (born 1964), author, journalist, presenter. But merit in the way you mean it yes I dont believe in merit only while we have such an unequal society. Music Room Liverpool. Warren, Great shame such a knowledgeable and enthusiastic man is not kept on . God, I miss Classic FM TV. 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