Simon Hewitt Jones

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Here's a snippet of the gorgeous theme tune from the 1993 Steven Spielberg film, Schindler's List. The music was originally written for one of my all-time violin heros, Itzhak Perlman. This was recorded at a show I did with Cambridge Philharmonic earlier this year. 🎻🎶

Warm up time for the brilliant @jpekinspianist at @GLiveGuildford … lots of notes to play tonight (Liszt Fantasie, and a very violin-y tango!) with @GuildfordSymph … Tickets: glive.co.uk/Online/tickets-g…

Violin Player 1 is tonight! Join me and @oliverlallemant at 7pm in London for Mozart, Beatles and more! simonhewittjones.com/tickets … hope to see you there! 🎻🎹🐙🤪

we got more surprises we got. yeah! what comes next? #theviolinplayer

The first gig (this Sat 27th May, 7pm, London Pimlico) is with Legendary Octopus of Harmony @oliverlallemant (he who tinkles at the Ritz and other esteemed places). This is the first of my ‘test kitchens’ for new material. Come and join us if you’re in London! 🙂🎻🤪🎹👍

Hello! For the first time in many many years I'm back with a PROPER LIVE VIOLIN SHOW!!! (London, for now. Other places soon). This Saturday 27th May! "An eclectic mix of music and stories featuring the violin, with Simon Hewitt Jones” Info & tickets: simonhewittjones.com/violin-…

Recording ‘God Save The King’ at Royal Holloway. Happy New Hat, Mr Windsor! simonhewittjones.com/god-sav…

In this month’s violin classes, I’ll be exploring several different styles; a concerto, a quartet, some 20th century music, and core improvisation skills. Join me with your box, and we'll scrape beautiful sounds by Mozart, Haydn, Bartók, Beatles and more! simonhewittjones.com/violin-…

A short improvisation during a rehearsal break last month, responding to the inspirational Peace Doves installation by sculptor @pwalkersculptor, at @RochesterCathed. Channelling Frederick Delius perhaps? 🙂 simonhewittjones.com/doves-a…

I’m opening up the weekly violin classes to everyone - join me on Zoom any Thursday at 7pm London / 2pm Eastern. Try a class for $1! Today: Dido’s Lament by Henry Purcell! simonhewittjones.com/class/

Gone too soon - one of the finest radio presenters of our time #PaulOGrady bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment…

@maitlis thank you so much for your brilliant book! Airhead was a joy to read - sparklingly written, and full of wonderful stories and insights. I learnt a lot! :)

Will be interesting to see the impact of this. Music metadata has been a problem for 'classical' genres for a long time. Maybe this could be a substantial step towards solving those issues #appleclassical #AppleClassicalMusic

I got rhythm I got music I got a Zipcar full of drums Who could ask for anything more?

Donna Diana is on the music stand today … this is a fiendish little overture! It was written in 1894 by Austrian composer Emil von Reznicek. The fiddly notes are worth it … it’s a great tune!

"the bigger questions are about who gets the rewards and who gets to define culture." - thought-provoking commentary from @Jackstilgoe on how generative AI could affect live music-making: aeon.co/essays/what-drum-mac…

Getting ready to rehearse @thewittjones ‘s new symphonic/choral tone poem ‘Regards from Rochester’ with @rochesterchoral and @CarducciQuartet at @RochesterCathed - live webcast tonight at 7pm! Video: simonhewittjones.com/regards…

Time for more music! I suppose I have to do Twitter again finally. I have a new website - simonhewittjones.com . Thank you for following! More music coming right up...

@carolvorders talking to @mrjamesob on the #FullDisclosure podcast is some of the most joyous, life-affirming radio I’ve heard in ages. And thoughtful, and hilarious. Well worth a listen.