Voices That Last
This Week on MusicOfTheDay.co.uk
Some musical voices fade quickly. Others linger for centuries.
This week’s composers span blues, jazz, opera, sacred choral music, and the Classical canon – each leaving a mark that still resonates today.
Week of 25–31 January
25 January – Etta James
A powerhouse voice whose music moved effortlessly between blues, soul, gospel, and R&B – raw, emotional, and unforgettable.
26 January – Phillip Houghton
Australian guitarist and composer whose music blends technical brilliance with warmth, lyricism, and accessibility.
27 January – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
One of the most influential composers in history, whose music combines clarity, drama, humour, and humanity in equal measure.
28 January – Acker Bilk
Clarinetist and bandleader whose smooth jazz sound brought instrumental music to the top of the charts.
29 January – Daniel-François-Esprit Auber
French opera composer whose lively melodies and theatrical flair helped define 19th-century opéra comique.
30 January – Thomas Tallis
A towering figure of English sacred music, whose choral works remain central to worship and concert life alike.
31 January – Franz Schubert
Master of song and melody, Schubert’s music captures intimacy, longing, and beauty with extraordinary depth.
✨ This is a week for listening closely – to voices shaped by time, place, and personal experience.
