Classical Californians: Nicholas Pike

Nicholas Pike: Sweet Dreams of Joy, Ana María Martínez, Moscow Bow Tie Orchestra, Nicholas Pike, piano

Classical Californians welcomes Emmy Award–winning composer and multi‑instrumentalist Nicholas Pike. His aria “Sweet Dreams of Joy” from the acclaimed short documentary Viva Verdi! is Oscar nominated for Best Original Song. Pike offers a glimpse into his childhood growing up in England, France, and South Africa and the creative process behind his 90s boating theme, Captain Ron. Nicholas reflects on the musical storytelling that has shaped his remarkable career on this week's Classical Californians.

The Hymn Writers: All Things Bright and Beautiful, The Scottish Festival Singers

Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor first movement – Allegro molto moderato, Earl Wild, René Leibowitz, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade: Kalander Prince, Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy

Maurice Jarre: Laurence Of Arabia – Overture Maurice Jarre, London Philharmonic

Sinatra: Come Fly With Me, Billy May Orchestra

Weather Report: Umbrellas

Ravel: Daphnis and Chloe Suite 2, New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein

Nicholas Pike: Master Harold and The Boys, Flying The Kite, London Symphony Orchestra

Nicholas Pike: Captain Ron, Main Titles

Puccini: O Mio Babbino Caro, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard

Copeland: Rodeo, Buckaroo Holiday

Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending Hilary Hahn, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis