Mosaic: Artists in Residence
Charles Ives: Insurance Salesman Adventures in Good Music A Nest of Singing (Aussie) Birds
Legendary pianist performs one night only.
ANGELA HEWITT ~
City Recital Hall
October 15
04. A Nest of Singing (Aussie)
Birds
Ross Hayes
06. Adventures in Good Music Revisited
David Ogilvie
08. Charles Ives: America’s Music Life Insurance Salesman
Michael Morton-Evans
10. Jane Bunnett: A Distinguished Artist
Louise Le vi
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Mosaic: 2024 Artists in Residence
Catherine Peake
13 . 2MBS Fine Music Quiz
16. Mike Nock: A Jazz Legend
Barry O’Sulliv an 19 Volunteer Spotlight: Austin Harrison
Laurie Smith
NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Australia’s astonishing success at the Paris Olympics highlights what a numerically small nation can achieve, if it puts its collective mind, physical prowess (and treasure) to competing at the highest international level. Money talks, of course, but behind the dollar cost lie the social and political motivations required to ‘make it happen’ – arguably a process that reflects each nation’s social and political values.
In A Nest of Singing Birds, Ross Hayes celebrates another equally astonishing success: the large number of Australian singers who have triumphed on the world stage, received acclaim that invites comparison with the Olympian achievement, and like the Olympics, defined the social and political values of a nation that ‘punches well above its weight’
We continue to explore generative AI and its ramifications for 2MBS Fine Music Sydney. Is ChatGPT an effective tool to aid research and speed up the production of magazine articles, program scripts, and newsletter content, or is it a distraction, increasing the risk of introducing even more ‘fake news’ into our busy lives? To clarify the issue in my own mind, I wrote an experimental article last month on the subject of film composer Maurice Jarre, using the chatbot to set up the basic article, and then refining it and checking its validity. You can judge the results for yourself by comparing the unedited ChatGPT version published this month with the edited article in September’s Fine Music Magazine. In Adventures in Good Music Revisited, I pose the question: Can ChatGPT ever be as good as the legendary Karl Haas? david.ogilvie@finemusicsydney.com
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‘A Nest of Singing Birds’: Aussies opening their mouths
By Ross Hayes
In his 1968 book, Australian Music and Musicians, music lecturer, critic and writer, James Glennon, suggested that Australia has produced so many fine singers that it could easily be called ‘a nest of singing birds’.
Well, there are the obvious members of the nest: Melba, Moncrieff, and Sutherland, but this article explores some of those other great Australian voices from the early years of Australian music who stirred Glennon to write those words.
Many years ago, I took some voice lessons with the English actress who migrated to Australia, Colleen Clifford. I remember her telling me that she had mastered all the English accents around the world –all except Australian. That remained the case until she realised that you just had to speak with your top and bottom teeth together. She went on to explain the importance of opening your mouth to be able to project with clarity. It’s clear that many Aussie singers of the past learnt that skill and used it to great effect on the world stage.
You may also remember him as Mr. Jetsam of the comical musical duo, Flotsam and Jetsam.
Staying with the men, let’s look at the phenomenon that was the baritone, Peter Dawson. In recording, Dawson, adopted several pseudonyms: Frank Danby for light songs, Will Strong for musical-hall ditties, and Hector Grant for Scottish songs. In all, he recorded about three thousand five hundred titles, and his total record sales had exceeded 12 million by 1940. Katie Moss’ Floral Dance remained his most popular recording, and as pointed out by one of our 2MBS listeners who lives in Cornwall, this song, with Peter singing, rings out every 8th May when they celebrate Helston Flora Day.
The soprano Florence Austral started singing at 17. Prof. Fritz Hart heard her in Melbourne and told her she was a ‘born Brünnhilde’ – at that time, she had no idea what he was talking about. She saw her first opera at 24 and, at 28, sang her first Brünnhilde at Covent Garden. She went on to become the greatest Wagnerian soprano of her time – all because of her big carrying voice, her high degree of musicality, and her great physical stamina.
Soprano Marie Collier is probably best known as being the substitute Tosca in Covent Garden’s famous 1965 revival of the Franco Zeffirelli production of the opera. When Maria Callas cancelled her appearances in three out of the four scheduled performances, Collier stepped in, to great acclaim. When she appeared in William Walton’s opera, Troilus & Cressida, the composer said that she was the greatest Cressida he had known.
I have selected just a few from this wonderful ‘Nest of Singing Birds’ but there are so many more of whom Australians should justifiably be proud.
If we start in the low registers there is none so notable as the bass, Malcolm McEachern. It used to be said that he sang the lowest note ever recorded; indeed, a certain dealer in the late 1930s kept one of his records handy to demonstrate to customers what he knowingly described as the ‘bass-response’ of the speakers he hoped to sell.
Florence Austral [real name Wilson ] (1894-1968) Australian soprano specialising in Wagnerian roles. Austral as Brunnhilde in Wagner “Die Walkure”, part in which she made her Covent Garden debut in 1922 / Alamy
Vintage Portrait of Australian Baritone Peter Dawson (or Frank Darby, or Will Strong, or Hector Grant), circa 1930s / Alamy
Adventures in Good Music Revisited
by David Ogilvie and ChatGPT
The choice of title for this article is deliberate. Adventures in Good Music, presented by the musicologist Karl Haas and syndicated around the world for 37 years, is widely regarded as the most successful and most widely listened-to radio program series on classical music of all time. Like him or loathe him, his programs instilled love of ‘good music’ in thousands of listeners.
In an ironic internal email, 2MBS presenter James Hunter uses ChatGPT itself, to make the point that that classical music is deeply nuanced, requiring a “profound understanding of historical context, musical theory, and cultural sensitivities.” Can relying solely on ChatGPT “capture the emotional depth and artistic nuances crucial in presenting classical music?” he asks. Putting it simply, can ChatGPT ever be as good as Karl Haas?
I decided to find out, taking Maurice Jarre, the French film music composer, as my subject.
Creating the basic article was child’s play - I Googled ChatGPT typed in 600 words Maurice Jarre, and waited approximately 20 secs as my PC churned out the text like a teleprinter.
So far, so good. Forewarned about AI’s propensity to get facts wrong, I started checking dates and names, etc. The first mistake came in the second paragraph – as far as I could ascertain, Jarre never did any work on Les Belles de Nuit; the date was wrong (1952, not 1956), and the music was written by Georges Van Parys.
The second mistake concerned the authorship of the wellknown march Colonel Bogey, used to great effect in The Bridge over the River Kwai, and attributed to Jarre. Wrong! The original Bogey march was composed by Kenneth J. Alford years before; however, there was a counter-march in the film, which was especially written by Malcom Arnold, becoming known as The Bridge on the River Kwai March – all very confusing!
The next error wasn’t so obvious. Many internet articles proclaim that Jarre’s breakthrough occurred with his collaboration with David Lean on Lawrence of Arabia, and often mention the ‘scope and grandeur of his orchestration’. The collaboration was true, but controversially, the orchestration was mainly the work of Gerard Schurmann, one of three composers initially hired to write the score. For various reasons, Jarre ended up writing all the music himself, winning his first Oscar. Schurmann himself mentions that Jarre’s orchestration was not only weak, but also difficult to understand.
The rest of the text was free of obvious bloopers, a little lifeless and bland perhaps, but considering this was the result of my first unrefined prompt, a reasonable effort. I added a few facts and observations of my own, then sat back in my chair to review it more critically. It wasn’t a literary masterpiece, but it featured workmanlike and tidy prose with correct grammar and punctuation.
So, what was my conclusion? ChatGPT is undoubtedly quick, although as Elaine Siversen and others have pointed out, the time spent checking ‘facts’ by other means may make its use counter-productive. Undoubtedly a boon for journalists under severe time pressure, the more reflective process of penning FMM articles and scripts for broadcast will undoubtedly stretch ChatGPT’s already impressive capabilities. Clearly, we are not all going to be thrown out of a job any time soon, but it’s early days still, and the technology is advancing in leaps and bounds. There is much more to be said on this fascinating topic.
Musicologist
Karl Haas / Alamy
Maurice Jarre (ChatGPT unedited
version)
Maurice Jarre was a renowned French composer known for his film scores, which have left an indelible mark on cinematic music. Born on September 13, 1924, in Lyon, France, Jarre’s early musical experiences were grounded in classical training. He studied at the Paris Conservatory, where he honed his skills in composition and orchestration, setting the stage for a prolific career that would span several decades and encompass a wide range of cinematic genres.
Jarre’s breakthrough came with his work on the 1956 film “Les Belles de Nuit,” but it was his collaboration with filmmaker David Lean that truly catapulted him into international prominence. Their partnership began with “Bridge on the River Kwai” (1957), a film that required a score both majestic and memorable to complement its epic narrative. Jarre’s composition for this film, particularly the iconic “Colonel Bogey March,” became a significant part of the movie’s success and established him as a leading film composer.
Following this triumph, Jarre continued to work with Lean on a series of highly acclaimed films. His score for “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962) is perhaps his most famous work, embodying the grandeur and mystique of the Arabian desert with sweeping, evocative themes. The score’s use of exotic instruments and expansive orchestration mirrored the film’s epic scope and played a crucial role in conveying its dramatic narrative. Jarre’s work on “Doctor Zhivago” (1965) further solidified his reputation, with a score that beautifully complemented the film’s romantic and dramatic elements.
Jarre’s approach to film scoring often involved blending traditional orchestral elements with innovative sounds and techniques. He was known for his ability to adapt his musical style to the unique requirements of each film, whether it was creating the haunting melodies for “The Night of the Generals” (1967) or the vibrant, rhythmic music for “The Man Who Would Be King” (1975). His versatility and willingness to experiment with different musical forms made him a highly sought-after composer in the film industry.
In addition to his work with Lean, Jarre collaborated with other notable directors and worked on a diverse array of films. His score for “Ghost” (1990), a romantic fantasy film, showcased his ability to evoke emotion through music, while his work on “A Passage to India” (1984) continued his tradition of crafting music that enhances the narrative and emotional depth of a film.
Jarre’s influence extended beyond film music, as he also composed for stage productions and television. His ability to create memorable themes and motifs contributed to the overall impact of the projects he worked on, demonstrating his versatility and skill as a composer.
Throughout his career, Maurice Jarre received numerous accolades for his contributions to film music. He won three Academy Awards for Best Original Score, reflecting the high regard in which he was held by the film industry. His work was also recognized with Golden Globe Awards and Grammy Awards, further underscoring his impact and legacy.
Despite his success, Jarre remained dedicated to his craft and continued to compose music for a variety of projects until his passing.
He died on March 29, 2009, leaving behind a rich legacy of film scores that continue to be celebrated and studied by musicians, filmmakers, and audiences alike.
Maurice Jarre’s music is characterized by its emotional depth, innovative use of orchestration, and ability to enhance the cinematic experience. His contributions to film music have had a lasting impact, influencing subsequent generations of composers and shaping the way music is used to support and elevate storytelling in film. His work remains a testament to the power of music in cinema and continues to resonate with audiences around the world.
Charles Ives: America’s Musical Life Insurance Salesman
by Michael Morton-Evans
October sees the 150th anniversary of the birth of the American composer, Charles Ives. It also marks the 70th anniversary of his death. Despite the fact that Ives sits nowadays among the pantheon of American classical composers, there’s no denying that he was almost totally ignored during his lifetime. Indeed, there are still those today who wonder why Ives has been elevated to such heights.
Right from his early days he was a musical iconoclast. An excellent organist, he studied music at Yale University under Harry Shelley, a pupil of Dvorak and the Professor of Music, Horatio Parker. Neither man could make head nor tail of Ives’s experimentations and struggled to keep the young man within accepted musical bounds.
He was on the whole a disappointing student, spending much of his time composing football marches, drinking songs and organ pieces. However, when he was 22, he wrote his first string quartet, and two years later his first symphony. It began in D major, but almost immediately broke away into a different key, and then several other keys followed. This was too much for the European-trained Horatio Parker, who insisted that Ives follow the accepted Germanic tradition of symphony writing. Reluctantly Ives acquiesced and rewrote the first movement. But he wasn’t happy with it and, having shown Parker that he was capable of following his rules, persuaded the professor to allow him to return the work to its original version, the one which we hear today. It may tell you something that the symphony was not actually published until 1971, 17 years after his death.
This was typical of Ives. His musical experiments took some odd detours, on one occasion getting his family members to all sing at once in different keys, and on another asking a band to separate and play in different keys and tempos to see what it sounded like. One can only imagine the cacophony!
Ives graduated from Yale, but didn’t enter the musical world. He decided to make his career in life insurance on the grounds that it was an uplifting and humanitarian calling. This was to be his primary source of income for the rest of his life.
Ives is often credited with being one of the first composers to employ techniques that would later become staples of modernist music. His compositional style was characterised by its use of dissonance and unconventional chord progressions. He was one of the earliest composers to use cluster chords – groups of adjacent notes played together to create a dense, dissonant sound. This approach can be heard in pieces like The Unanswered Question, where the interplay between the string instruments and the trumpet creates a strikingly modern sonic landscape as they operate on seemingly different levels.
His innovative use of polytonality, rhythmic complexity, and dissonance are now seen to have paved the way for future composers such as Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, and even avant-garde figures like John Cage and Steve Reich. His approach to composition has cast him as a pioneer in breaking away from traditional musical constraints.
The strange thing was that Ives never seemed to care whether his work was played or not, and most of it wasn’t performed in his lifetime. He was a retiring man, so much so that he had a hidden entrance constructed so that he could come and go from his private office without being seen. By all accounts visitors were discouraged.
The outbreak of World War I, and America’s involvement, outraged Ives and he lobbied Congress to ensure that in future no declaration of war be made without a public referendum. Congress ignored him. He had worked himself up into a fury and in September 1918, aged 44, he suffered a major heart attack. He survived, but was never a well man again, dying in New York in May 1954.
Charles Ives, American Composer / Alamy
Jane Bunnett: A Distinguished Artist
By Louise Levi
A few years ago, as a volunteer for Fine Music, I was compiling a list of October birthdays. I was impressed by Jane Bunnett, a Canadian soprano saxophonist, flautist, and composer, whose work is a blend of jazz and Afro-Cuban music, which has attracted international acclaim including Grammy and Juno Awards.
Born on 22 October 1956 in Toronto Bunnett studied piano, clarinet, and flute at Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music, achieving her Grade 10 piano credentials before transitioning to woodwind studies. Initially focused on classical music, Bunnett’s path took a decisive turn at the age of 19 after being inspired by live performances from jazz legends Charles Mingus and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, at San Francisco’s Keystone Korner in 1975. This exposure to jazz led her to shift her academic focus, concentrating on the jazz applications of her soprano saxophone at York University in 1979.
In the 1980s, Bunnett’s musical evolution took another significant leap when she traveled to Cuba, with her husband, trumpeter Larry Cramer. These trips sparked a lifelong fascination with Cuban music, known for its intricate rhythms and vibrant energy. Immersing herself in the local music scene, she forged deep connections with Cuban musicians, learning from them and incorporating their influences into her work.
Bunnett’s debut album, In Dew Time, released in 1988, earned a Juno nomination, recognising her as an emerging talent in Canada’s music industry. She followed this with a duet album with Don Pullen and the quintet recording Live at Sweet Basil in 1990.
However, it was the release of her groundbreaking 1992 album Spirits of Havana, featuring collaborations between Canadian and Cuban musicians, that marked her as a major figure in the fusion of jazz and Afro-Cuban music. The album received widespread critical acclaim and introduced new audiences to Cuban music.
In 1997, Bunnett continued her exploration of Afro-Cuban music with the release of Chamalongo. She noted that the album was the most passionate and powerfully felt record of her career, signifying a deepening of her connection to the music of Cuba.
Her 2000 release, Ritmo + Soul presented a fresh twist on jazz fusion. This album, which won the 2001 Juno Award for Best Global Recording, featured original compositions that blended jazz, the diverse musical influences of the band members, and Cuban music with the spiritual music of North America and Africa. Her next album, Alma De Santiago (2001), continued to focus on the music of Santiago de Cuba. This album, too, was nominated for a Juno Award and was also recognized by the Jazz Journalists Association as a nominee for Best Latin Jazz Record of 2001-02.
Another thing that I admired about Jane Bunnett was her commitment to showcasing female talent. She led the formation of Maqueque, an all-female ensemble that has become a celebrated example of jazz’s international appeal. Originally intended as a one-off project, Maqueque quickly proved to be something special. Its first album, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque (2014), won a Juno Award for Jazz Album of the Year in 2015. The band’s follow-up album, Oddara (2016), was nominated for a Grammy Award, solidifying their place in the jazz world. Two more albums have followed: On Firm Ground/Tierra Firme (2019) and Playing with Fire (2023).
Bunnett has brought Maqueque to numerous international stages, including jazz festivals in Monterey and Newport.
A five-time Juno Award winner and three-time Grammy nominee, Bunnett has also been honored with The Order of Canada, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and The Premier’s Award for Excellence.
Jane Bunnett (right) poses on the red carpet at the Juno Awards in Hamilton, Ontario., in 2015.
The Canadian Press/Peter Power / Alamy
Mosaic
Catherine Peake talks with Mosiac, the 10-piece jazz ensemble which has been rehearsing fortnightly in the 2MBS Founders Studio as part of the 2MBS Fine Music Sydney Artist in Residence program, designed to support Sydney jazz ensembles with active promotion and extensive rehearsal opportunities. Mosaic has also been awarded residency at Foundry 616, performing gigs to full houses, all of which we have actively promoted on air and in FMNews. Mosaic comprises co-leaders Lee Orszaczky, Chiara Minotto and Ravi Trachtenberg-Ray playing trombone, baritone sax, and piano respectively, with Braden Clarke, Sarah Morrison, Leo Marland, Lachie Eggert, Aidan Wong, James Watt and Matt Simmonds.
CP: Mosaic originated at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Can you tell us something about the musicians and how you came to form the group?
LO: Mosaic was originally formed as part of a workshop with Australian jazz heavyweights Ten Part Invention on the importance of writing and performing authentic original work. Following the workshop, Ten Part performed to a standing ovation – I remember the moment I locked eyes with Ravi, Chiara, Braden, and almost all the members of Mosaic, and feeling a shared joyful inspiration between us. Since then, we’ve had the privilege of playing with our closest friends and favourite young musicians as part of this project, … and that joyful inspiration hasn’t faded!
RT-R: I’ve always loved playing with Lee, so we wanted to push our musical boundaries and share our passion for music with each other and a band who were equally, if not more, passionate and creative.
CP: You mention that your music focuses on original Australian jazz compositions. Name some of the composers and their works you have performed...
CM: When we started out compositions came completely from the band members, with our first concert featuring works from myself, Matt Simmonds, Lee Orszaczky, Ravi Trachtenberg-Ray, Lachie Eggert, Aidan Wong and Josh Hunter. We soon realised the potential of this band as a platform to feature composers and give them a place for their music to be workshopped, played, performed
and recorded. We have also been implementing a ratio in our setlists, where we aim to perform at least 50 per cent composition by female or gender-diverse composers. Recently we’ve performed works by Katie Bombadieri, Amy Fox, Olivia Diamant, Olivia Bryant, Jennifer Gao, Eric Tsai, Thnvir Gill, Sarah Purdon and Gabriella Hill. The last three feature on our album, with their pieces 600 Omens, Showers in May, and The Princesses Picnic.
AW: I find it really gratifying to be a part of a project which puts the focus on premiering creative works from my good friends. The communal aspect is a brilliant way to help each other out by realising and strengthening our band members’ creative and unique visions.
CP: Is there a favourite kind of jazz the group likes to play?
LO: My favourite element of the Mosaic project is the way that our varied influences come together. We both get the chance to honour the jazztradition and to explore uncharted musical territory which is always exciting.
LM: When I write for Mosaic I don’t think about genre, rather a concept and how individual members would play around this, which I find quite liberating.
SM: My favourite music we play are original charts, written by people in the band, for the band. Having the opportunity to bring these musical visions to life is so enjoyable and inspiring.
MS: It never feels like there are any stylistic or genrespecific limitations put on us regarding what we play. That is what makes it such a joy to be a part of Mosaic – there is so much freedom for each member of the band to be themselves!
CP: What is your current project and what can we expect to hear?
CM: We are about to release our debut album Where We Are Now which features eight original compositions from young Sydney composers. Each of the songs on this album represent the composer, their background and influences, so as a result the album is a patchwork of styles and genres, and really reflects who we are as a band. The album includes feel-good tracks such as Ambient Sound Suite, classic blues and swing in The Bard and Chicken Burger/Not Enough Blues, a bit of free improvisation in The Princesses Picnic and Alone, and modern touches in Showers in May, Come Rain or Shine, 600 Omens and Can He Wheelie?
CP: What are Mosaic’s plans?
BC: We have been extremely fortunate to have a slot performing at the Wangaratta Jazz festival later in
November, as well as the JazzLab in Melbourne. Early in 2025 we are touring up the mid north coast to the home town of two of our members in Port Macquarie, where we plan on sharing our music as a part of our album tour. Going forward we will continue to push ourselves creatively and musically to make our contribution to the development of Australian Jazz wherever we can.
We hope to continue creating a platform for local underrepresented composers to share the stories they have conveyed through their music, and strongly advocating for and supporting emerging musical voices.
Where We Are Now will be released on all streaming services on October 13.
The album is available for preorder on mosaicjazz. bandcamp.com
Mosaic will be launching Where We Are Now at Lazybones Lounge on October 24, as well as appearing in Wollongong, Canberra, Melbourne and the Wangaratta Jazz Festival. For tickets and more information, head to mosaicjazz.com.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.
1. Of what complaint did the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg die?
2. Which French composer, the son of a shopkeeper and a seamstress, was hired by Tchaikovsky’s patron, the Countess von Meck, to teach her children the piano?
3. Who wrote the popular 19th century light opera, The Two Widows?
4. What is a cadenza?
5. Which composer was given the nickname ‘Orpheus Brittanicus?’
6. Which Spanish composer died in the Argentine desert in 1946?
7. Which well-known British composer wrote the theme music for the documentary The Sorting Office for the British Post Office Film Unit?
8. Which well-known European composer was forced to give up his Austrian nationality and leave the church to marry his second wife because neither church nor state would recognise his divorce from his first wife?
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Edvard Grieg
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Evenings with the French Horn
Mark Papworth, horn
Rosa Scaffidi, piano
Move Records MCD 640
Peregian
Andrew Butt Trio + Independent https://andrewbuttmusic.com/
In my review of Australian natural horn player Mark Papworth’s last recording for Move Records, New Wine in an Old Bottle, I likened him to a modernday Josef Leutgeb, young Mozart’s favourite hornist. Well, he’s done it again. Acknowledging the fact that, while much of Europe had adopted the valved horn, the natural horn was taught at the Paris Conservatoire right up until 1902. Papworth has recognised that French composers like Hector Berlioz realised that there were benefits to the valved instrument unobtainable by the old post horn, and rescored his Symphonie Fantastique to take advantage of the possibilities of the valved horn. Whereas, Adolphe Blanc was happy to stick with the old
Saxophonist Andrew Butt has released a treasure trove of fresh new material on his latest album Peregian. Butt is a master of his instrument, both on soprano and tenor, and the music which happens within this ensemble of masterful musicians is truly outstanding. The Queensland Music Award-winning opener of the album Le Baiser Salé sets the tone of the album with four new Butt compositions, alongside a revamped revised rendition of his previously recorded, Here and Now, plus his interpretation of the hymn-like traditional, The Water Is Wide. Great melodies and superb improvisations abound, including those of guitarist Toby Wren and pianist Kellee Green who are the keynote
version of the instrument. Papworth has now transcribed Berlioz’s song cycle, Nuits d’été (Summer Nights), for valved horn in a style that was common in the late 1800s. By contrast Papworth follows this with Adolphe Blanc’s Sonata for horn and piano written for the natural horn. It’s an interesting juxtaposition aided here by the excellent accompaniment from pianist Rosa Scaffidi. Blanc’s sonata was premiered in 1860 by its dedicatee, France’s premier horn player, Jean Mohr, to great acclaim. You might think that sitting through 25 minutes of a post horn sonata might be something of a stretch. Believe me when I say it isn’t!
– Michael Morton-Evans
players on this album, symbiotically in unison with Butt. Pulsating hearts of the drum and basses are provided by the masterful Aaron Janz and the ever-reliant Helen Russell and Nick Quigley who possess unsurpassed rhythmic instincts. When it came to a favourite track, there was no doubt that the award winner took the biscuit, but I also became enamoured of Jazz Socks and Peregian as close runners-up in the race. The recording is a superb addition to the artist’s discography. Its harmonious collaborations make for relaxing listening with a sophisticated edge to the mellow sounds.
– Barry O’Sullivan
Blue Note in My Suitcase
Michel Bénébig, Lachlan Davidson and Le Grand B3 Big Band.
Independent
Renowned New Caledonian organist
Michel Bénébig has delivered this jewel of an album that is both outstanding and unique. Several things immediately impress one here. First, utilising his Hammond B3 organ as part of an effusive rhythm section and as a frontline instrument, Bénébig adds depth and texture to his music. Second, the composer employs his resources to give the aural impression of a much larger ensemble. Third, the outstanding virtuosic solos from the individual players on trumpet, trombone, guitar, and saxophones, allow this album to explode with musical joy. Lachlan Davidson’s alto playing is one of many of the album’s highlights, as are his arrangements. Such is the strength of the compositions that there is immense competition for a standout. The tracks Cool Changes with Anton Delecca’s tenor solo, the simple gentility of Sweet Little Girl with flutes, guitar and Hammond B3, and the
Mingus Amongst Us
Live @ Foundry 616
https://mingusamongstus.bandcamp.com/album/live-foundry616
This homage to the music and arrangements of jazz giant Charles Mingus impressively captures the energy and melodic genius of the compositions of the bassist/ bandleader. Mingus’s work ranged from advanced bebop and avantgarde with small and midsize ensembles to pioneering post-bop style on seminal recordings like Pithecanthropus Erectus, heard here as the opener. His compositions and chosen band personnel were thoroughly steeped in the swinging blues/jazz traditions yet fiercely modern for their time and comparable in scope and invention to those of Duke Ellington. Sydney baritone saxophonist Steve Fitzmaurice has brought the music to life again with resplendent arrangements of a definitive Mingus repertoire that perfectly captures the raucous, fiery energy that ‘the
blues-drenched Try to Explain featuring Bénébig’s musical skills alongside Shane Gillard’s trumpet playing, are all first-raters. With his compositional prowess, Bénébig acts as the nexus, as his musical partners bring powerful and passionate performances to a recording full of bluesy soul jazz fusion. Here is an album for music lovers who like their jazz steeped in the tradition of Richard ‘Groove’ Holmes, Brother Jack MacDuff, and the immortal Jimmy Smith, yet aren’t afraid to stretch out of it with a big band.
– Barry O’Sullivan
angry man of jazz’ was famous for. The quality of the playing and vocals on this double vinyl package featuring some of Australia’s finest is superb, adding depth and texture to the great man’s music. The album cooks hard from start to finish. The standout tracks are Goodbye Pork Pie Hat, with added lyrics written by Joni Mitchell and sung by Dan Barnett, So Long Eric, a homage to Eric Dolphy’s departure to and ultimate death in Europe in 1964, and Shoes of the Fisherman with its ascending chromatic chord pattern, presented in multiple tempos. This makes for a great album and an exhilarating experience for those who like noisy taverns on Saturday night.
– Barry O’Sullivan
Mike Nock: A Jazz Legend
By Barry O’Sullivan
From stowing away on a boat to Sydney, to winning a scholarship from Down Beat magazine to attend Berklee College of Music and establishing himself in the American heartlands of jazz, Mike Nock’s story has always been one of fierce ambition, determination, and remarkable talent.
From Christchurch to Boston, from San Francisco to New York, Nock’s seven-decade career has seen him play with an enormous breadth of musical luminaries including Yusef Lateef, Art Blakey, Johnny O’Keefe, Dionne Warwick, Michael Brecker and Miles Davis, before returning to Sydney in the 1980s to teach at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Here he spent thirty years sharing his knowledge while balancing a prolific career of composing, recording, and touring. Nock has more than forty albums to his name and has featured as a player on over a hundred others.
Since he began taking piano lessons with his father at the age of eleven, Mike Nock’s affinity with the keyboard has been evident. Determined to continue his musical development after his father died suddenly, Nock continued his lessons with Ngāruawāhia pharmacist Bert McNamara.
In 1957, while living and playing in Auckland, Nock developed formative relationships working with the rock ‘n’ roll singer Johnny Devlin, drummer
Tony Hopkins and trumpeter Kim Paterson. Nock ultimately wanted to get to the USA and figured the best way might be via Sydney, leading to his stint as a stowaway.
At age eighteen and hungry for gigs, he quickly embedded himself in the local scene, forming the Three Out Trio with bassist Freddie Logan and drummer Chris Karan. They became a popular jazz group in late fifties Sydney, where they played relentlessly, and their 1960 EMI Columbia release Move sold like hotcakes.
When Nock learned he had successfully gained a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in the USA, the Three Out Trio planned a tour to England, playing for their passage, and spending a few months performing in Europe before Nock moved to Boston to study.
With little money or support, Nock was forced to hustle for gigs while studying, and quickly established himself in the local jazz scene. His undeniable talent soon found him picking up gigs with local luminaries, becoming an integral member of Yusef Lateef’s band in the early sixties. Lateef’s band leadership and the band’s timeless post-bop improvisational jazz had a profound influence on Nock. Their style afforded them a high profile in the US scene. Nock relocated to the West Coast in 1967 and formed The Fourth Way, an American jazz quartet. They played primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area through the early seventies, releasing three albums to critical acclaim, with music composed by Nock for the rock division of Capitol Records. Their first LP (1969) became a sampler’s secret
paradise with pilfered breakbeats and flourishes from the release later appearing in the ‘90s and ‘00s work of many era-defining DJs, such as Diplo.
The Fourth Way was celebrated as a pioneer of fusion jazz groups, mixing jazz with rock music while playing amplified instruments, performing at the prestigious 1970 Montreux Jazz Festival as the opening act for The Miles Davis group. The Fourth Way was on fire that night and Davis was upstaged by the young San Francisco musicians. Legend has it that Davis reportedly lamented, “Man, I’m never going on second again.”
Nock moved to New York in the mid-seventies where he stayed for the next ten years, releasing Magic Mansions (with Charlie Mariano), In, Out and Around with Michael Brecker, Climbing with John Abercrombie and Tom Harrell, Succubus with Alex Foster, as well as two solo albums, Piano
Solos and Mike Nock Solo (recorded in Australia). A standout release from this period is his trio record, Ondas, released on the prestigious jazz label ECM.
His return to the Antipodes in the mid-eighties did nothing to slow down his creative output, with a successful Sydney teaching career at the New South Wales Conservatorium of Music (now the Sydney Conservatorium of Music) accompanying multiple releases with The New York Jazz Collective and albums with young Australian musicians.
Nock has already received a variety of accolades. He was inducted into the Australian Jazz Hall of Fame in 2009 and presented with the Don Banks Music Award in 2014. He will be inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the 2024 APRA Silver Scroll Awards on Tuesday 8 October at St James Theatre, Wellington.
At eighty-four, Mike Nock is still very active. His most recent solo piano album, Hearing, was released in 2023 on ABC Jazz and is a testament to his continued contemporary jazz prowess. He is also finding time to contribute to a planned documentary and, as ever, is
looking forward to a slew of upcoming live performances on his calendar.
Mike Nock was Barry’s special studio guest on A Jazz Hour on 2MBS Fine Music Sydney on Friday, August 30th, at midday. You can hear the interview on demand from our website or on the 2MBS App.
Louis Armstrong • George Gershwin• Benny Goodman
Volunteer Spotlight: Austin Harrison
Laurie Smith talks to the veteran 2MBS blues, roots and country presenter
LS: Describe your programs on 2MBS for those who haven’t yet discovered them
On Stormy Monday, which I copresent with Garth Sundberg, we play the best of blues and roots music. On The Lost Highway, which I started presenting in 2018, I look at country music from ‘the road less travelled’.
LS: When did you first get involved with radio?
My interest in radio goes back to when I was 15. Commercial radio did not excite me and nor did I think the ABC was my style … until 2JJ came along in 1975. Its announcers with ordinary voices playing music I liked inspired me to think about a career in radio. Community radio was in its infancy and the government was offering to license nine low-powered community stations. I quickly became involved in several groups seeking licenses and even managed to present programs on a couple of test broadcasts.
LS: And 2MBS?
At this same time (in the late 70s), my interest in blues music was growing and I listened to a 2MBS program called Blues After Hours. One week, the presenters, Chris Rhule and Tim Gunn, announced that a listener had offered them free travel to the USA for a blues ‘study tour’ and they were looking for someone to cover for them while they were away. Incredibly, I got that six-week gig and Chris and Tim must have liked what I had done, as they invited me to stay on!
In the late ‘80s there was a major shake-up of programming, and we were invited to submit ideas for a new two-hour blues program. I was approached over this move, the details of which were revealed in a highly secret off-station meeting and Stormy Monday was born.
LS: But you didn’t stop at that?
I had also found that I had a talent for sound recording and I soon became one of the go-to people for all non-classical recordings made by the station. These were mainly jazz, but I also did many ‘live to air’ chamber music concerts as well. In 1986 I became a station employee, a position that lasted till 1990.
LS: Did you learn an instrument as a child?
I am neither a musician nor do I have a musical bone in my body. I can’t sing or play a musical instrument.
LS: But you love music!
Yes, and live music especially. I’ve been watching live bands since my late teens. On average I see at least one or two bands a week. I guess it is a sort of hobby. This is how I’ve met most of the people I know and most of them reckon I can’t go anywhere without knowing someone.
I may not be a musician, but I know when a band works and when one doesn’t. I’ve been fortunate to witness the rise of several bands from beginnings to stardom, known around the country: The Backsliders, Dynamic Hepnotics, and The Mighty Reapers.
If I find new bands that I like then I try to see them as much as possible, champion them to friends, and promote them on my program.
Stormy Monday, Mondays 8-10pm; The Lost Highway, 122am and 2-3am on alternate Thursdays. Also, on-demand on the 2MBS website or app.
TUESDAY 1
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Julie Simonds
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Beethoven, L. Rondo à capriccio in G, op 129, Rage over a lost penny (1795). Alice Sara Ott, pf. DG 4779291 6
Schubert, F. Trio movement in B flat, D28 (1812). Hansheinz Schneeberger, vn; Thomas Demenga, vc; Jörg Ewald Dähler, fp. Claves 50-9112 12
Rachmaninov, S. Preludes, op 32 (1910). David Stanhope, pf. Tall Poppies TP184 18
Schumann, R. Introduction and allegro appassionato in G, op 92 (1849). Jenö Jandó, pf; BRT PO/Alexander Rahbari.
Naxos 8.557547 14
Holst, G. Duet (1895). Alain Trudel, tb; Patrick Wedd, org.
Naxos 8.553716 9
Liszt, F. Reminiscences after Mozart’s Don Juan (1841-77). Leslie Howard, pf. Hyperion CDS44537 19
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Jacky Ternisien
Weber, C.M. Overture to Preciosa, op 78 (1821). Vienna PO/Karl Münchinger. Decca 470 261-2 7
Reinecke, C. Harp concerto in E minor, op 182 (1884). Fabrice Pierre, hp; Swedish CO/Patrick Gallois.
Naxos 8.557404 24
Elgar, E. Symphony no 1 in A flat, op 55 (190708). Staatskapelle Berlin O/Daniel Barenboim. Decca 478 9353 51
12:00 JAZZ RHYTHM with Jeannie McInnes
An eclectic blending of agreeable rhythm and melody from the New Orleans jazz roots through to recent decades, including many Australian bands
13:00 INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY
Prepared by Chris Blower Telson, B. Calling you, from Baghdad Café (1987). Anne Sofie von Otter, mezz; Brad Mehldau, pf.
naïve V 5241 4
Stolz, R. Vienna café. Berlin SO/Robert Stolz. Eurodisc 258 667 5
Satie, E. Let's get on with it, Chochotte; I want you, from Three café-concert songs (1904). Jill Gomez, sop; John Constable, pf. Unicorn-Kanchana DKP 9055 10
Piazzolla, A. Café 1930, from Histoire du tango (1986). Virginia Taylor, fl; Timothy Kain, gui.
ABC 456 691-2 6
Bach, J.S. Cantata, BWV211: Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht, Coffee (1734-35). Carolyn Sampson, sop; Makoto Sakurada, ten; Stephan Schreckenberger, bass; Bach Collegium Japan/Masaaki Suzuki.
BIS CD-1411 26
14:00 LEGENDARY CONDUCTORS Part 6
Prepared by Ron Walledge
Beethoven, L. Symphony no 1 in C, op 21 (1800). San Francisco SO/Herbert Blomsted. Decca 478 6787 27
Wagner, R. Prelude and Liebestod, from Tristan and Isolde (1857-59). Cleveland O/ George Szell.
CBS M2YK 46466 17
Rachmaninov, S. Symphonic dances, op 45 (1940). Philadelphia O/Eugene Ormandy.
Sony SBK 48 279 34
Sibelius, J. Violin concerto in D minor, op 47 (1903). Nigel Kennedy, vn; City of Birmingham SO/Simon Rattle.
EMI CDC7 49717-2 32
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Michael Field
19:00 THE JAZZ BEAT with Lloyd Capps
Smooth small group jazz from the 50s on, and with a visit from Miles Davis each week
20:00 JUST IN with James Nightingale
A selection from the latest recordings to arrive at the Fine Music Library
22:00 CHAMBER SOIRÉE
Prepared by Albert Gormley
Zemlinsky, A. String quartet no 1 in A, op 4 (1896). LaSalle Quartet.
DG 479 1976 27
Eberl, A. Piano trio in C minor, op 8 no 3. Pleyel Trio.
Christophorus CHE 0131-2 27
Thuille, L. Sextet, op 6 (1886-88). Guy Henderson, ob; Rachel Valler, pf; Sydney Wind Quartet.
Fine Music concert recording 28
Mozart, W. Quintet in A, K581 (1789).
Wolfgang Meyer, basset cl; Quatuor Mosaïques.
Naive V 5059 32
WEDNESDAY 2
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Stephen Wilson
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Rescued from the shadows
Prepared by Gerald Holder
O’Carolan, T. Capten Magan; Gallaways lamentation (pub. 1724). Bruno Cocset, vn, va; Les Basses Réunies.
Alpha ALPHA 276 7
Krumpholtz, J-B. Sonata comme scène de demi-charactère, op 17 (c1789). Jan Walters, hp.
ASV GAU 209 17
Messager, A. Suite from Les deux pigeons (1886). Royal Opera House O/Charles Mackerras.
EMI CDZ 7 62515 2 23
Cadenet, P. San’c fuy belha ni prezada. Mara Kiek, voice; Stevie Wishart, hurdy-gurdy; Paula Chateauneuf, lute; Jim Denley, pandeiro. Hyperion CDA66367 8
Molino, F. Trio in D, op 45, for flute, viola and guitar. Sérénade à trois.
cpo 777 448-2
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Seixas, C. Sonata no 57 in A. Robert Woolley, hpd.
Amon Ra SAR 43 9
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Helen Milthorpe
Dvorák, A. Czech suite, op 39 (1879). Detroit SO/Antal Dorati.
Decca 414 370-2 24
Korngold, E. Violin concerto in D, op 35 (1945). Gil Shaham, vn; London SO/André Previn.
DG 439 886-2
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Schubert, F. Symphony no 2 in B flat, D125 (1815). Royal Concertgebouw O/Nikolaus Harnoncourt.
Teldec 4509-91184-2
12:00 JAZZ SKETCHES with Robert Vale
Focussing on contemporary jazz, often gathered from emerging cultures and Australian
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13:00 IN CONVERSATION
with Simon Moore
Each week we meet one of the world’s great musicians, singers, composers or conductors, along with up-and-comers and some of the men and women who influence the arts landscape.
14:00 AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER
Prepared by James Nightingale
Benjamin, A. Sonatina. Asmira WoodwardPage, vn; Scott Davie, pf.
Artworks AW034 15
Glanville-Hicks, P. Sonata (1952). Susanne Powell, pf; CSM Percussion Ensemble/ Michael Askill.
Canberra SM CSM 24 11
Brophy, G. Beautiful birds (2019). Ensemble Offspring.
ABC 481 9361 15
Stanhope, P. Piano trio no 2, Pulses (2018). University of Queensland Chamber Players. ABC 481 8914 11
15:00 ORCHESTRAL BRITTEN
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Britten, B. An American overture, op 27 (1941). City of Birmingham SO/Simon Rattle. EMI 5 55394 2 10
Sinfonia da requiem, op 20 (1940). Sydney SO/Mark Wigglesworth.
Melba MR301131 18
Four sea interludes, op 33a; Passacaglia, 33b, from Peter Grimes (1944-45). London SO/ Steuart Bedford.
Naxos 8.557196 24
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Tom Forrester-Paton
19:00 PLANET JAZZ with Xavier Bichon
A musical journey to different parts of the world where jazz meets other musical traditions, from Africa to Europe, with a slice of Australia
20:00 AT THE OPERA
The supernatural, Part 1
Prepared by Camille Mercep
Dvorák, A. Rusalka. Opera in three acts. Libretto by Jaroslav Kvapil. First performed Prague,1901.
RUSALKA: Cheryl Barker, sop
WATER SPRITE: Bruce Martin, bass
PRINCE: Rosario La Spina, ten JEZIBABA: Anne-Marie Owens, mezz FOREIGN PRINCESS: Elisabeth Whitehouse, sop
Opera Australia Ch; Australian Opera and Ballet O/Richard Hickox.
Chandos CHAN 10449 2:33
Rusalka, to the distress of her water sprite father, wishes to become a mortal for love of a prince. She agrees to the conditions imposed by the witch Jezibaba: loss of the power of speech. Also, if the prince is faithless, they will both be damned. The prince takes Rusalka to his castle. His servants fear that he is under a spell and he finds the silent Rusalka unresponsive to his passion. He turns to a foreign princess, although he fears Rusalka’s magic, but the princess leaves him to his fate. Jezibaba gives the abandoned Rusalka a knife: she will be saved if she kills the prince. She is unable to do this and leaves. The prince comes in search of her. Now changed into a will-o’-the wisp, Rusalka kisses him as he dies and begs for divine mercy for him.
Prelude to Act II; Infernal dance, from Kate and the Devil, op 112 (1899). CSSR State PO/ Robert Stankovsky.
Marco Polo 8.223272 9
23:00 MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
More nature spirits
Prepared by Dan Bickel
Dvorák, A. Symphonic poem: The noon witch, op 108 (1896). Czech PO/Charles Mackerras. Supraphon SU 4012-2 14
Sibelius, J. Tone poem: The wood nymph, op 15 (1894-95; pub. 2006). Lahti SO/Osmo Vänskä.
BIS CD-815 22
Dvorák, A. Symphonic poem: The water goblin, op 107 (1896). London SO/István Kertész.
Decca 452 946-2 19
THURSDAY 3
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Simon Moore
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Romantic, tributes and dedications
Prepared by David Brett
Prokofiev, S. Suite from The love for three oranges, op 33a (1919). Scottish NO/Neeme Järvi.
Chandos CHAN 8729 15
Quilter, R. Love calls through the summer night, from Rosmé (1940). Lisa Milne, sop; Anthony Rolfe Johnson, ten; Graham Johnson, pf.
Collins 15122 5
Tchaikovsky, P. Dumka in C minor, op 59, Rustic Russian scene (1886). Viktoria Postnikova, pf.
Erato 4509-91843-2
Rachmaninov, S. Trio élégiaque no 2 in D minor, op 9, mvt 1 (1893/1907). Eduard Wulfson, vn; Dmitry Yablonsky, vc; Valeri Grohovski, pf.
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Naxos 8.557423 20
Saint-Saëns, C. Romance in E, op 67 (1885). Barry Tuckwell, hn; Daniel Blumenthal, pf. Etcetera KTC 1135 9
Taneyev, A. String quartet no 3 in A, op 30 (c1908). Talan Quartet.
Olympia OCD 543 21
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Justin Green Janácek, L. Idyll (1878). Los Angeles CO/ Gerard Schwarz.
Nonesuch 79033-2
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Beethoven, L. Piano concerto no 2 in B flat, op 19 (1793/94-95). William Kapell, pf; NBC SO/Vladimir Golschmann.
Naxos 8.110767
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Haydn, J. Symphony in D, Hob.I:101, Clock (1794). Vienna CO/Ernst Märzendorfer. Musical Heritage Society OR H-201-249 28
12:00 JAZZ AFTER NOON with Sue Jowell
Featuring swing to mainstream jazz with regular appearances from the Great American Songbook
13:00 BRIEF BUT BRILLIANT Part 1
Dennis Brain
Prepared by Gerald Holder
Mozart, W. Divertimento no 14 in B flat, K270 (1777; arr. Baines). Dennis Brain Wind Quintet.
BBC BBCL 4066-2 9
Britten, B. Serenade, op 31 (1943). Peter Pears, ten; Dennis Brain, hn; Boyd Neel String O/Benjamin Britten.
Decca 478 5364
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Milhaud, D. La cheminée du roi René, op 205 (1930). Dennis Brain Wind Quintet.
BBC BBCL 4066-2
Mozart, W. Horn concerto no 1 in D, K412 (1791). Dennis Brain, hn; Philharmonia O/ Herbert von Karajan.
EMI CDH 7 61013 2
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14:00 BRUCKNER AND CONTEMPORARIES Part 9
Prepared by Rita Felton
Brahms, J. Academic festival overture, op 80 (1880). London PO/Adrian Boult. EMI 5 62791 2 10
Grieg, E. Holberg suite, op 40 (1884). Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. Sony SK 53356 19
Bruckner, A. Symphony no 8 in C minor (1884-87). Vienna PO/Herbert von Karajan. DG 479 0528 1:23
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Peter Poole
19:00 THE NEW JAZZ STANDARD with Frank Presley
A fresh perspective on modern music contributing to the standard jazz repertoire, with fine jazz interpretations from the world of pop, rock, film and contemporary jazz
20:00 THE WORLD OF A SYMPHONY
Goldmark: Rustic wedding symphony
Prepared by Brian Drummond
Strauss, R. Trio no 1 in A (1877). Amelia Piano Trio.
Naxos 8.570896 16
Goldmark, K. Ballet fromThe Queen of Sheba (1875). Hungarian State Opera O/Adam Fischer.
Hungaroton HCD 12179-81-2 12
Brahms, J. Quartet no 3, in B flat, op 67 (1876). New Budapest String Quartet. Hyperion CDA66652 35
Goldmark, K. Rustic wedding symphony, op 26 (1877). Royal PO/Yondani Butt.
ASV DCA 791 48
22:00 SEGOVIA Part 1
Early influence
Prepared by Tony Smuts
Sor, F. Variations on a theme from Mozart’s The magic flute, op 9. Eduardo Fernandez, gui.
Decca 414 160-2 8
Studies, op 35 nos 17 and 22 (pub. 1828). Jakob Lindberg, gui.
BIS CD-293 3
Tárrega, F. Fantasia on themes from La traviata (arr. Schaupp); Recuerdos de la Alhambra. Karin Schaupp, gui. Warner 8573833112 12
Tórroba, F. Moreno Turegano, from Castles of Spain. Andrés Segovia, gui.
MCA MCAD 42067 3
22:30 ULTIMA THULE
Ambient and atmospheric music
FRIDAY 4
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Stephen Gard
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Journey through history
Prepared by Anabela Pina
Anon. Hanaq pachap kusikuynin (1631). Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore. Hyperion CDA67380 4
Zipoli, D. Grave on the first tone; Psalm 111: Beatus vir. Xenia Meijer, mezz; Música Temprana/Adrian Rodriguez van der Spoel. Etcetera KTC 1384 12
Lanzetti, S. Sonata no 10 in F minor, op 1 (1736). Francesco Galligioni, vc; Giuseppe Barutti, vc continuo; Roberto Loreggian, hpd. Brilliant Classics 95525 13
Haydn, J. Concerto no 4 in F for winds and strings, Hob.VIIh:4 (c1787). Members of Haydn Sinfonietta/Manfred Huss.
BIS CD-1796/98 13
Carulli, F. Three sonatinas, op 196b. Leopoldo Saracino, gui; Massimo Palumbo, fp. Nuova Era 7174 13
Grieg, E. Solveig's song, from Peer Gynt (1875). Barbara Hendricks, sop; Oslo PO/EsaPekka Salonen.
CBS MK 44528 6
Mercadante, S. Theme and seven variations in E minor; Seven variations in C. Gian-Luca Petrucci, fl; Alberto Martini, vn; Enrico Balboni, va; Zoltán Szábo, vc. Brilliant Classics 96152 17
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Paul Cooke
Elgar, E. Introduction and allegro, op 47 (1905). Royal PO/Pinchas Zukerman.
Decca 478 9386 14
Hummel, J. Piano concerto no 5 in A flat, op 113 (1827). London Mozart Players/Howard Shelley, pf & dir.
Chandos CHAN 9558 30
Klughardt, A. Symphony no 5 in C minor, op 71 (1892). Anhalt PO, Dessau/Antony Hermus. cpo 777 693-2 39
12:00 A JAZZ HOUR with Barry O'Sullivan
Contemporary and modern sounds of 'now' in jazz from all corners of the globe with a focus on contemporary jazz from Australia and regular interviews with local and visiting musicians
13:00 NATALIE DESSAY SINGS
Prepared by Paul Cooke
Handel, G. Delirio amoroso: Per te lasciai la luce. Natalie Dessay, sop; Le Concert d’Astré/ Ammanuelle Haïm.
Virgin 3 63332 2 10
Mozart, W. Popoli di Tessaglia ... Io non chiedo, eterni Dei, K316 (1778-79). Natalie Dessay, sop; Lyon Opera O/Theodor Guschlbauer.
Virgin 3 63332 2 11
Donizetti, G. Dov’è Lucia? ...; Il tuo dubbio, from Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). Natalie Dessay, sop; Dmitry Voropaev, ten; Piotr Beczala, ten; Vladislav Sulimsky, bar; Ilya Bannik, bass; Mariinsky Theatre Ch & O/ Valery Gergiev.
Mariinsky MARO512 7
Saint-Saëns, C. La nuit, op 114 (1900). Natalie Dessay, sop; Pierre Blazy, fl; Île de France Vittoria Regional Choir & NO/Jacques Mercier.
Sony 88875192992 11
Strauss, R. Ich wollt’ ein Sträusslein binden; Sträusslein, Liebe Myrte; Als mir dein Lied erklang; Amor, from Brentano Lieder, op 68 no 2 (1918). Natalie Dessay, sop; Royal Opera House O/Antonio Pappano.
Virgin 5 45705 2 14
14:00 THE HAMBURG CONNECTION
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Handel, G. Suite from Rodrigo, HWV5 (1706). Parley of Instruments/Peter Holman. Hyperion CDA67053 16
Telemann, G. Overture in C for winds, strings and continuo, Hamburg ebb and flow. Musica Antiqua Cologne/Reinhard Goebel.
Archiv 479 1045 24
Bach, J.S. Prelude and fugue in D, BWV532 (transcr. Busoni 1888). Geoffrey Tozer, pf. Chandos CHAN 9394 13
15:00 SMALL FORCES
Chaminade, C. Trio no 1 in G minor, op 11 (1881). Tzigane Piano Trio.
ASV DCA 965 23
Korngold, E. String quartet no 1 in A, op 16 (1923). Chilingirian Quartet.
RCA Victor GD 87889 32
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with James Hunter
19:00 FRIDAY JAZZ SESSION with Remi Marchand
A focus on the current Sydney jazz scene mixed with a range of international jazz stars and an occasional guest interview
20:00 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
From revolutionary times
Prepared by Robert Small Haydn, M. Symphony in F (1789). Oradea PO/ Romeo Rîmbu.
Olympia OCD 435 17
Beethoven, L. Symphony no 3 in E flat, op 55, Eroica (1803). O Révolutionnaire et Romantique/John Eliot Gardiner.
Archiv 439 900-2 45
Prokofiev, S. Piano concerto no 3 in C, op 26 (1917-21). Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf; London SO/ André Previn.
Decca 425 570-2 29
Shostakovich, D. Symphony no 2 in B, op 14, October (1927). Choirs of the Russian Republic; Moscow PO/Kirill Kondrashin. Melodiya 74321199522 17
22:00 BAROQUE AND BEFORE
Music for entertainment
Prepared by Andrew Dziedzic Clérambault, L-N. Cantata: Medée (pub. 1710). Rachel Yakar, sop; Wilbert Hazelet, fl; Reinhard Goebel, vn; Charles Medlam, bass viol; Alan Curtis, hpd. Archiv 437 085-2 20
Couperin, F. Le parnasse ou l’apothéose de Corelli, grande sonate en trio, from Les goûtsréunis ou nouveaux concerts (pub. 1724). Barthold Kuijken, rec, fl; Oswald van Olmen, rec, fl; Frans Brüggen, fl; Bruce Haynes, ob; Jürg Schaeftlein, ob; Paul Dombrecht, ob; Hans-Jürg Lange, bn; Milan Turkovic, bn; Sigiswald Kuijken, vn, treble viol, bass viol; Lucy van Dael, vn; Janine Rubinlicht, vn; Wieland Kuijken, vc, bass viol; Andreas Glatt, bass viol; Robert Kohnen, narr, hpd. RCA RD 71054 15
Destouches, A. Excerpts from Callirhoé (1712). Stéphanie d’Oustrac, mezz; Le Concert Spirituel/Alice Piérot.
MBF 1108 12
Couperin, F. La Couperin. Charivari Agréable. ASV GAU 159 3
Rameau, J-P. La lyre enchantée divertissement, from Les surprises de l'amour (1748/57). Carolyn Sampson, sop; Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore. Hyperion CDA68035 13
Lully, J-B. Acte III scene 4, from Atys (1676). Les Arts Florissants/William Christie. Harmonia Mundi HMA 1901316/18 10 Campra, A. Cantata: Les femmes (pub. 1708). Maarten Koningsberger, bar; Academy of the Begynhof, Amsterdam. Globe GLO 5055 13
Destouches, A. Suite from Les éléments (1721). Academy of Ancient Music/Christopher Hogwood.
L’Oiseau-Lyre 421 656-2 20
SATURDAY 5
00:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
06:00 SATURDAY MORNING MUSIC with David Garrett
09:00 WHAT'S ON IN MUSIC
Our weekly guide to musical events in and around Sydney
09:05 THE PIANO ALONE
Prepared by Anne Irish
Debussy, C. Suite: Children's corner (190608). Walter Gieseking, pf. EMI 5 65855 2 16
Sculthorpe, P. Two easy pieces: Sea chant; Left Bank waltz (1971). Peter Sculthorpe, pf. Move MD 3031 3
Schumann, R. Davidsbündlertänze, op 6 (1837). Maurizio Pollini, pf. DG 471 369-2 29
10:00 CENTRES OF MUSIC
Brisbane, Queensland, Part 2
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Sculthorpe, P. Morning-song for the Christ child (c1978). Quodlibet Singers; Queensland PO/Ralph Morton.
Tall Poppies TP046 3
Henderson, M. O joyous child of poverty. Quodlibet Singers; Queensland PO/Ralph Morton.
Tall Poppies TP046 4
Brumby, C. Nowell, nowell. Quodlibet Singers; Queensland PO/Ralph Morton.
Tall Poppies TP046 2
Lovelock, W. I saw a light. Bruce Addison, ten; Quodlibet Singers; Queensland PO/Ralph Morton.
Tall Poppies TP046 2
Boughen, R. Christmas Gloria. Quodlibet Singers; Queensland PO/Ralph Morton.
Tall Poppies TP046 3
Lovelock, W. Sonata (1944). Gary Williams, vc; Bevan Crabtree, pf.
LP Grevillea GRV 1070 25
Brumby, C. Three baroque angels (1978). 30th Intervarsity Choral Festival Choir; Queensland Youth O/John Nickson.
Jade JADCD 1049 11
Beath, B. Birds the colour of the moon; The she wolf; Earth spirit, from Dreams and visions (1996). Betty Beath, pf.
Jade JADCD 1110 10
Hindemith, P. Symphonic metamorphoses on themes by Weber (1943). Queensland Youth O/John Curro.
LP Grevillea GRV100 21
11:30 ON PARADE
Music that’s band
Prepared by Owen Fisher
Sousa, J.P. The Thunderer (1889). Deutschmeister Band/Julius Hermann.
LP Everest 3245 3
Bernstein, L. Excerpts from West Side story. Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band; Grimethorpe Colliery Band; Markham Main Colliery Band/Ray Jenkins.
LP Columbia 330 SX 1118
French, P. Phil the fluter’s ball. Yorkshire Imperial Metals Band/Trevor Walmsley.
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LP CBS SS 62937 2
Strauss, J. I Radetzky march. CWS (Manchester) Band/Alex Mortimer.
LP Fontana STL 5452
Verdi, G. Ah fors’e lui, from La traviata. Allentown Band/Ronald Demkee.
AMP 92138
12:00 URBAN JAZZ LOUNGE with Leita Hutchings
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New, hip, fun and traditional jazz: tons of cool jazz, presented in a chilled and laid-back, lounge style
13:00 FOR TWO AND FOUR
Prepared by Derek Parker
Howells, H. Lady Audrey’s suite, op 19 (1915). Dante Quartet.
Naxos 8.573913 20
Benjamin, A. Sonata (pub. 1947). Esther van Stralen, va; Ian Munro, pf. Tall Poppies TP134 19
Whitlock, L. Sonata (2005/13). Anna Stokes, fl; Wai-Yin Lee, pf.
divine art dda 25121 18
Vaughan Williams, R. String quartet in C minor (1898). Members of Nash Ensemble. Hyperion CDA67381/2 25
14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE
Orchestral grandeur
Prepared by Gerald Holder
Brahms, J. Tragic overture, op 81 (1880/81). Berlin PO/Claudio Abbado.
DG 477 5424
Rameau, J-P. Suite from Hippolyte et Aricie (1733). La Petite Bande/Sigiswald Kuijken.
Harmonia Mundi GD 77009 52
Jolivet, A. Concertino for trumpet, piano and string orchestra. Wynton Marsalis, tpt; Craig Shephard, pf; Philharmonia O/Esa-Pekka Salonen.
LP CBS IM 42096 9
Rubinstein, A. Symphony no 4 in D minor, Dramatic (1874). Slovak State PO/Robert Stankovsky.
Naxos 8.555979 1:06
17:00 SOCIETY SPOT
Folk Federation of NSW with Carole Garland
18:00 STAGE AND SCREEN
Ships and submarines
Prepared by Paul Cooke
Lambert, C. Suite from Merchant seamen (1942). BBC Concert O/Barry Wordsworth. ASV WHL 2122 15 Martin, G. Yellow submarine (1968). O/ George Martin.
Apple 3 82467 2 18
Farnon, R. Suite from Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951). Royal PO/Robert Farnon. Reference RR-47 21
19:00 EMERGENT JAZZ with Keith Pettigrew
Australian jazz of the 21st century featuring high school jazz combos, tracks from Sydney's pre-eminent jazz programs at UNSW and 'The Con' and new Australian and international jazz releases
20:00 THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER
Alexander Borodin
Prepared by Frank Morrison
Borodin, A. Piano trio in D (1850). Moscow Trio.
Brilliant Classics 94410 22
Listen to my song, little friends (1855). Piotr Glouboky, bass; Yuri Loievski, vc; Ilya Scheps, pf.
Le Chant du Monde LDC 288 037 4
Sonata in B minor (1860). Ottó Kertész jr, vc; Ilona Prunyi, pf.
Marco Polo 8.223172 22
In the steppes of Central Asia (1880). Marco Rapetti, Giampaolo Nuti, pf. Brilliant Classics 94410 8
String quartet no 2 in D (1881). Takács Quartet.
Decca 476 2802 27
Symphony no 2 in B minor (1869-76). Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz.
Naxos 8.572786 27
22:00 SATURDAY NIGHT AT HOME
Prepared by Di Cox
Arriaga, J. String quartet no 1 in D minor (1821-22). Chilingirian Quartet. CRD 33123 30
Brouwer, L. Guitar concerto no 3. Julian Bream, gui; RCA Victor CO/Leo Brouwer. BMG Records 09026 61605 2 22
Falla, M. de Ballet: The three-cornered hat (1919). Victoria de los Angeles, sop; Philharmonia O/Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos. EMI 5 65997 2 40
Albeniz, I. Iberia, bk 1 (1908). Lang Lang, pf. Sony 88697719012 21
SUNDAY 6
00:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
06:00 SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC with James Nightingale
09:00 MUSICA SACRA
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Haydn, J. Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo in B flat, Hob.XXII:7, Little Organ Mass (c1777). Janice Watson, sop; Collegium Musicum 90/Richard Hickox.
Chandos CHAN 0592 18
Gabrieli, G. In ecclesiis (1615). Thomas Elias, treb; Charles Brett, ct; William Kendall, ten; Peter Hall, ten; Ian Caddy, bass; Choir of King's College, Cambridge; Stephen Layton, org; Philip Jones Brass Ensemble/Stephen Cleobury.
Decca 448 993-2 8
Handel, G. Chandos anthem no 9: O praise the Lord with one consent, HWV254. Elizabeth Vaughan, sop; Alexander Young, ten; Forbes Robinson, bass; Choir of King’s College, Cambridge; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/David Willcocks.
Decca 421 150-2 28
10:00 THE CLASSICAL ERA
Prepared by Jacky Ternisien
Pugnani, G. Overture no 4 in B flat. Academia Montis Regalis/Luigi Mangiocavallo. Opus 111 OPS 30-151 17
Pilotti, G. English horn concerto in F, Padua and Veneto O/Diego Dini Ciacci. cpo 777 715-2 7
Giuliani, M. Grand serenade, op 82 (pub. 1817). Nora Shulman, fl; Norbert Kraft, gui. Naxos 8.554560 18
Salieri, A. Son qual lacera tartana, from La secchia rapita (1772); Or ei con Ernestina … Ah sia già, from La scuola de’ gelosi (1778); Voi lusingate invano … Misera abbandonata, from Palmira, regina di Persia. Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; O of the Age of Enlightenment/Ádám Fischer
Decca 475 100-2
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Clementi, M. Sonata in G, op 25 no 2 (1790). Howard Shelley, pf.
Hyperion CDA67738 9
Piccinni, N. Flute concerto in D (1769). Symphonia Perusina/Mario Ancillotti, fl & dir. Nuova Era 7026 14
Paganini, N. Ghiribizzi (1820). Marco Tamayo, gui.
Naxos 8.557598
Boccherini, L. Quintet no 2 in F (1797).
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Patrick Cohen, pf; Quatuor Mosaïques. Astrée E 8518 19
12:00 CLASSIC JAZZ with Dave Mac
The early days of jazz and ragtime as recorded during the first 30 years of the 20th century
13:00 WORLD MUSIC (p) Whirled Wide with Orli Zahava
Showcases diverse music from cultures around the world, both traditional and modern, featuring musicians from all corners of the globe, including Australia
14:00 THE PIANO SONATA
Sonatas of Brahms, Part 1
Prepared by Rex Burgess Brahms, J. Four ballades, op 10 (1854).
Claudio Arrau, pf.
Philips 432 302-2 24
Sonata no 1 in C, op 1 (1853). Idil Biret, pf. Naxos 8.550351 29
15:00 SUNDAY SPECIAL
A musical maverick
Prepared by Paul Cooke
Ives, C. Five songs (orch. Adams). Dawn Upshaw, sop; O of St Luke’s/John Adams. Elektra Nonesuch 7559-79249-2 9
Ruggles, C. Men and mountains (1924-35).
Polish National RO/William Strickland. CRI American Masters CD 715 9
Bauer, M. Duo, op 25 (1932). Jeremy Polmear, ob; Eli Eban, cl. Naxos 8.559253 9
Ives, C. Three places in New England. Eastman-Rochester O/Howard Hanson.
Mercury 478 5092 18
Piano trio (1904-14; ed. Kirkpatrick). Bekova Sisters.
Chandos CHAN 9844 24
Crawford Seeger, R. Andante for strings (1931). Australian CO/Richard Tognetti.
ABC ABCL0061D 3
Marshall, I. Fog tropes (1981). O of St Luke’s/ John Adams.
Elektra Nonesuch 7559-79249-2 10
Ives, C. Emerson concerto (reconstr. Porter). Alan Feinberg, pf; National SO of Ireland/ James Sinclair.
Naxos 8.559175 25
17:00 HOSANNA
Prepared by Meg Matthews
Tallis, T. Motet/Introit: If ye love me (1565).
Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips.
Gimell 454 993-3 2
Hymn. All my hope on God is founded (1930).
Choir of Wells Cathedral/Malcolm Archer.
Hyperion CDP12101 3
Zelenka, J. Excerpts from Hurry, O crowds, to the sanctuary (1716). Ensemble Inégal; Prague Baroque Soloists/Adam Viktora.
Nibiru 01672231 9
Bach, J.S. I would beside my Lord, from St Matthew Passion (1727). Paul Agnew, ten; Amsterdam Baroque Choir & O/Ton Koopman.
Challenge Classics 722 32 5
Howells, H. Psalm 121: I will lift up mine eyes.
Choir of Wells Cathedral/Anthony Crossland, org & dir.
Priory PRCD 337 2
Liszt, F. Via Crucis (1879); Salve Regina (1885). Musicatreize/Roland Hayrabedian.
Calliope CAL 4225 11
Vaughan Williams, R. Psalm 90: Lord thou hast been our refuge. Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford; Jonathan Freeman, tpt; Iain Simcock, org; Stephen Darlington, cond. Nimbus NI 5083 8
Hymn. All people that on earth do dwell (arr. Vaughan Williams). Corydon Singers; City of London Sinfonia/Matthew Best.
Hyperion CDA66569 8
18:00 CLASSICAL CHAMBER
Prepared by James Nightingale
Devienne, F. Bassoon quartet in C, op 73 no 1 (c1800). Members of Sydney Omega Ensemble/David Rowden.
Fine Music concert recording 14
Muller, A. Sonata, op 38 (1814). Melissa Farrow, fl; Erin Helyard, fp.
ABC ABCL0068 20
Mozart, W. Quintet, in E flat, K407 (1782).
Anneke Scott, hn; Members of Ironwood.
ABC 481 1244 20
19:00 JAZZ INTERACTION with Maddy Monjo
Exploring contemporary jazz, covering new releases, contrasting performers, improvisation and the orchestra, all presented with social media presence; Listen, ask, share
20:00 SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Goossens, E. Concert piece, op 65 (1958). Joel Marangella, ob, cora; Jane Geeson, hp; Sebastien Lipman, hp; West Australian SO/ Vernon Handley.
ABC 476 763-2 22
Tovey, D. Piano concerto in A, op 15 (1903). Steven Osborne, pf; BBC Scottish SO/Martyn Brabbins.
Hyperion CDA67023 33
Hoddinott, A. Symphony no 2, op 29 (1962). London SO/Norman Del Mar.
Lyrita SRCD.331 27
21:30 NEW HORIZONS
Prepared by Paul Cooke Wallen, E. PACE for brass ensemble (2017; arr. 2020). BBC Scottish SO Brass/Martyn Brabbins.
BBC Music Magazine BBCMM 490 5
Grey, M. Blood red (2000). Joan Jeanrenaud, vc, computer.
New Albion NA 120 16
Giger - Dähler. Bombay II (2007). Paul Giger, vn; Marie-Louise Dähler, hpd.
ECM New Series ECM 2014 16
Carter, E. Cello concerto (2000). Alisa Weilerstein, vc; Staatskapelle Berlin/Daniel Barenboim.
Decca 478 2735 22
Crivici, R. Mantra (1995/2003). Margery Smith, sax, bass cl; Elektra String Quartet. ABC 476 5039 24
23:00 JAZZ AFTER HOURS
Portraits with Eddie Bernasconi
Late night jazz that presents a picture of individual jazz musicians or specific instruments. Listen, engage and unwind
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
A year in retrospect: 1894
Prepared by Frank Morrison
Vierne, L. Quartet in D minor, op 12 (1894). Goldner String Quartet.
Hyperion CDA68036 23
Dvorák, A. Suite in A, op 98b, American (1894). Russian PO/Dmitry Yablonsky. Naxos 8.557352 17
Schoenberg, A. Three piano pieces (1894). Allison Brewster Franzetti, pf. Naxos 8.570401 10
Strauss, R. Tomorrow, op 27 no 4 (1894). Christa Ludwig, cont; Charles Spencer, pf. RCA 09026-61547-2 5
Granados, E. Trio, op 50 (1894). Lom Piano Trio.
Naxos 8.572262 25
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Helen Milthorpe
Mozart, W. Ballet: Les petits riens, K299b (1778). Vienna Mozart Ensemble/Willi Boskovsky.
Decca 436 782-2 21
Paganini, N. Violin concerto no 2 in B minor, op 7 (1826). Salvatore Accardo, vn; London PO/Charles Dutoit.
DG 437 210 2
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Gounod, C. Symphony no 2 in E flat (1856). Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner.
Philips 462 125-2
12:00 SWING AND BEYOND with Jeannie McInnes
13:00 100% AUSTRALIAN MADE
Diana Weston
Prepared by Julie Simonds
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MONDAY 7
00:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Robert Small
Noordhuis, N. Li’l lullaby; Running rampant; Memory mine, from Magpie baby. Danielle Grant, sop; Alicia Crossley, rec; Angus Ryan, vc; Diana Weston, hpd.
Thoroughbass 20130731
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Howlett, M. Four children’s songs. Anna Fraser, sop; Joanne Arnott, rec; Shaun Ng, va da gamba; Diana Weston, hpd.
Wirripang Wirr 068
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Carr-Boyd, A. Percy goes to Mudgee. Diana Weston, pf; Mary Sambell, pf.
Wirripang Wirr 114
Moonrise over Lake Argyle. Michael Tsalka, square pf; Diana Weston, hpd.
Wirripang Wirr 125
Blom, D. Night music. Michael Tsalka, hpd; Diana Weston, hpd.
Wirripang Wirr 125
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14:00 SEMI-FINAL OF THE SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
16:00 FINE MUSIC HOLIDAY with Andrew Dziedzic
19:00 JAZZ ABOUT TOWN with Deborah Evans
A sound gig guide to what's on in Sydney's jazz scene over the coming week with music from jazz musicians who are About Town
20:00 STORMY MONDAY with Austin Harrison
22:00 JAZZ AFTER HOURS with Ramsay McInnes
Late night jazz, to listen and engage, and relax
TUESDAY 8
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Julie Simonds
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard
Prepared by Frank Morrison
Debussy, C. Études nos 7 to 12 (1915).
Maurizio Pollini, pf.
Philips 456 937-2 23
Bonazzi, F. Sonata. Luigi Celeghin, org; Bianka Pezic, org.
Naxos 8.557131 6
Turina, J. Piano trio no 2 in B minor, op 76 (1933). Beaux Arts Trio.
Philips 446 684-2 15
Schubert, F. Forest night, D708 (1820).
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bar; Gerald Moore, pf.
DG 477 5765 7
Albero, S. de Sonata in F sharp minor. Joseph Payne, hpd.
BIS CD-629 4
Mozart, W. Sonata in D, K448 (1781).
Christoph Eschenbach, pf; Justus Frantz, pf. DG 435 042-2 24
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Paul Cooke Cherubini, L. Overture to The crescendo (1810). Tuscan O/Donato Renzetti. Europa 350-221 12
Lalo, E. Violin concerto in F, op 20 (1873). Olivier Charlier, vn; BBC PO/Yan Pascal Tortelier.
Chandos CHAN 9758 25
Wagner, S. Symphony in C (1925). Rhineland
Palatinate PO/Werner Andreas Albert. cpo 999 531-2 47
12:00 JAZZ RHYTHM with Jeannie McInnes
13:00 MOZARTIANA
Prepared by Jacky Ternisien
Danzi, F. Fantasy on Là ci darem la mano from Mozart’s Don Giovanni (1787). Andreas Ottensamer, cl; Potsdam Chamber Academy. Decca 481 4711 10
Beethoven, L. Seven variations in E flat on Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen from Mozart's The magic flute (1801). Zoe Knighton, vc; Amir Farid, pf. Move MD3356 10
Sor, F. Variations on Mozart's Das Klinget so herrlich from Mozart's The magic flute (c1807).
Slava Grigoryan, gui.
ABC 472 224-2 9
Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Everyone says there is no justice on earth, from Mozart and Salieri (1898). Sergei Alekashkin, bass; Philharmonia O/Gennady Rozhdestvensky.
Chandos CHAN 9629 8
Reicha, A. 18 Variations and a fantasy on Se vuol ballare from Mozart's The marriage of Figaro, op 51 (1804). Jean-Pierre Rampal, fl; Isaac Stern, vn; Mstislav Rostropovich, vc. Sony SK 44568 17
Tchaikovsky, P. Suite no 4 in G, op 61, Mozartiana (1887). John Doig, vn; Scottish CO/José Serebrier.
ASV DCA 719 25
14:30 ORCHESTRAL FAVOURITES
Prepared by Helen Milthorpe
Vaughan Williams, R. The lark ascending (1914/20). Richard Tognetti, vn; Australian CO/ Roland Peelman.
ABC 476 1026 16
Schumann, R. Piano concerto in A minor, op 54 (1841-45). Angela Hewitt, pf; German SO, Berlin/Hannu Lintu.
Hyperion CDA 67885 31
Mozart, W. Symphony no 40 in G minor, K550 (1788). Australian CO/Richard Tognetti.
ABC 465 425-2 35
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Michael Morton-Evans
19:00 THE JAZZ BEAT with Lloyd Capps
20:00 JUST IN with Michael Field
A selection from the latest recordings to arrive at the Fine Music Library
22:00 CHAMBER SOIRÉE
Prepared by Gerald Holder
Stenhammar, W. String quartet no 5 in C, Serenade, op 29 (1910). Stenhammar Quartet. BIS CD-2009 19
Boïeldieu, A. Sonata in E flat, op 8 (pub. 1818). Hans Rudolf Stalder, cl; Zsuzsanna Sirokay, pf. Jecklin 578-2 12
Mendelssohn, F. Piano trio no 1 in D minor, op 49 (1839). Streeton Trio. www.streetontrio.com STRONT004 29
Taffanel, P. Wind quintet (1878). Pro Arte Quintet.
LP Gold Records 11 071 19
Mozart, W. String quintet no 4 in G minor, K516 (1787). William Primrose, va; Griller String Quartet.
WEDNESDAY 9
CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Stephen Wilson
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Rescued from the shadows
Prepared by Jacky Ternisien
Gassmann, F. Overture to L'amore artigiano (1767). English CO/Richard Bonynge.
ABC 482 1059 7
Popper, D. Hungarian rhapsody, op 68 (1894). Pamela Smits, vc; Sabine Simon, pf. Universe Classics HAC 20201 8
Kalliwoda, J. Concertino in F, op 110 (1844). Diana Doherty, ob; Queensland SO/Werner Andreas Albert.
ABC 456 681-2 16
Dizi, F. Études: no 14 in E minor; no 32 in G minor. Mary Anderson, hp.
Tara Hall TH 1995 4
Hayes, W. The passions (c1750). Emma Kirkby, sop; Cantillation; O of the Antipodes/ Antony Walker.
ABC 476 5255 13
Kirchner, T. Preludes, op 9 (pub. 1859): nos 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7. Gisela Ungerer, pf.
Jecklin JD 618-2 9
Richter, F. Sonata no 5 in F, from Sonate da camera (1764). Pauliina Fred, fl; Heidi Peltoniemi, vc; Aapo Häkkinen, hpd.
Naxos 8.572030 21
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Justin Green
Vaughan Williams, R. Aristophanic suite: The wasps (1909). London PO/Adrian Boult. EMI CDC 7 63098 2 26
Mozart, W. Piano concerto no 11 in F, K413 (1782-83). Berlin PO/Daniel Barenboim, pf & dir.
Teldec 0630-13162-2 22
Schumann, R. Symphony no 2 in C, op 61 (1845-46). Hanover Band/Roy Goodman. RCA 09026 61931 2 35
12:00 JAZZ SKETCHES with Robert Vale
13:00 IN CONVERSATION with Simon Moore
14:00 BRUCKNER AND CONTEMPORARIES Part 10
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Strauss, R. Tone poem: Don Juan, op 20 (1888). Vienna PO/André Previn. EMI 5 74116 2 17
Brahms, J. Five songs for six-part mixed choir, op 104 (1889). RIAS Chamber Choir/ Marcus Creed.
Harmonia Mundi HMG 501592/93 14
Bruckner, A. Symphony no 9 in D minor (1891-96). Royal Concertgebouw O/Carlo Maria Giulini.
Radio Nederland RCO 06004 1:05
Helgoland (1893). Chicago Symphony Ch & O/ Daniel Barenboim.
DG 437 250-2 14
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Ross Hayes
19:00 PLANET JAZZ with Xavier Bichon
20:00 AT THE OPERA
The supernatural, Part 2
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Caccini, F. La liberazione di Ruggiero dall ‘isola di Alcina. Opera in one act. First performed, Florence, 1625.
ALCINA: Elena Biscuola, mezz
RUGGIERO: Mauro Borgioni, bar MELISSA: Gabriella Martellacci, cont Allabastrina; La Pifarescha/Elena Sartori. Glossa GCD 923902 1:19
The evil sorceress, Alcina, has enslaved Ruggiero, a heroic Christian warrior, on her enchanted island. Disguised as his old tutor Atlas, a good sorceress, Melissa, comes to
rescue him. Her persuasive words convince Ruggerio to discard Alcina's gifts of love and to reject her. Furious, Alcina summons monsters of the deep to seek revenge on Ruggerio. Melissa's magic is more powerful than Alcina's and she banishes Alcina. Melissa frees enchanted damsels, whom Alcina had turned into flowers and plants, and frees enchanted knights who also were ensnared by Alcina. They all dance, with much rejoicing, that the wicked Alcina has been defeated.
Chi è costei (1618). Maria Christina Kiehr, sop; Concerto Soave.
Ambronay AMY025 5
Rebel. - Francoeur. Zélindor, roi des Sylphes. Opera in one act. Libretto by François-Augustin de Paradis de Moncrif. First performed Versailles, 1745.
ZYLIM: Arnaud Richard, bass
ZÉLINDOR: Mathias Vidam, ten ZYRPHÉE: Bénédicte Tauran, sop
Ausionia/Frédérick Haas, Mira Glodeanu. MBF 1108 51
The sylph, Zulim, chides Zélindor, king of the sylphes, for loving a mortal. Zélindor then confesses his fear that Zyrphée may not love him in return. Zulim tries to convince Zélindor of Zyrphée’s love. As Zyrphée enters, Zélindor makes himself and Zulim invisible. Zyrphée sings of her love for Zélindor then realises that he is present, but invisible. She appeals to Zélindor to reveal himself and he explains that once she sees him, she must marry him or reject him, and she will no longer be attractive to anyone else. Zyrphée remains eager to see Zélindor, and, convinced of her love, Zélindor appears before her. Zélindor calls on all the elements to celebrate his union with Zyrphée.
22:30 MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Prepared by James Nightingale
Arnold, M. Ballet: Rinaldo and Armida, op 49 (1954). BBC PO/Rumon Gamba.
Chandos CHAN 10550 21
Matthews, D. String trio no 2 (2003). Members of Nash Ensemble.
NMC D152 12
Bray, C. At the speed of stillness (2012). Aldeburgh World O/Mark Elder.
NMC D202 11
Buckley, L. Haza (2016). Linda Buckley, elec; ConTempo Quartet.
NMC D258 15
Turnage, M-A. Viola concerto, On opened ground (2001). Lawrence Power, va; London PO/Markus Stenz.
LPO Live LPO - 0066 24
THURSDAY 10
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Simon Moore
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Romantics, tributes and dedications
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Thalberg, S. Introduction and variations on the Barcarolle from The elixir of love.
Francesco Nicolosi, pf.
Marco Polo 8.223365 12
Rubbra, E. A tribute for Vaughan Williams on his 70th birthday, op 56 (1942). Philharmonia O/Norman Del Mar.
Lyrita SRCD 202 5
Poulenc, F. Sonata, To the memory of Sergei Prokofiev (1962). Olivier Doise, ob; Alexandre Tharaud, pf.
Naxos 8.553611
Rovetta, G. Magnificat à 8, from Solemn Vespers for the birth of Louis XIV (1639). Cantus Cölln/Konrad Junghänel.
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Harmonia Mundi HMC 901706 10
Busoni, F. Fantasia after J.S. Bach (1909).
Marc-André Hamelin, pf.
Hyperion CDA67050 14
Sutherland, M. Little suite (1957). Diane Ridell, fl; Marla Swift, cl; George Dreyfus, bn. Move MD 3071
Dvorák, A. Cypresses for string quartet (1887). Thymos Quartet.
Avie AV2234
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Jacky Ternisien
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Berlioz, H. Overture: King Lear, op 4 (1831). Philharmonia O/Jean-Philippe Rouchon.
ASV DCA 895 16
Rosenhain, J. Piano concerto in D minor, op 73 (c1842). Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley, pf & dir.
Hyperion CDA67765
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Schmitt, F. Le palais hanté, op 49, (1900- 04).
Buffalo PO/JoAnn Falletta.
Naxos 8.573521
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Dupré, M. Symphony no 1 in G minor, op 25 (1928). Jeremy Filsell, org; BBC Concert O/ Barry Wordsworth.
Guild GMCD 7136
12:00 JAZZ AFTER NOON with Sue Jowell
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13:00 BRUCKNER'S SACRED CHORAL
WORKS Part 6
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Bruckner, A. Mass in F minor (1867-68).
Ingela Bohlin, sop; Ingeborg Danz, cont; HansJörg Mammel, ten; Alfred Reiter, bar; RIAS Chamber Choir; Champs-Élysées O/Philippe Herreweghe.
Hamonia Mundi HMC 901976 55
14:00 CLASSICAL CONTRASTS
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Bach, C.P.E. Cello concerto in A, Wq172 (c1753). Alison McGillivray, VC; English Concert/Andrew Manze.
Harmonia Mundi HMU 907403 20 Mozart, W. Symphony no 41 in C, K551, Jupiter (1788). Dresden State O/Colin Davis.
Philips 410 046-2 35
15:00 MASTERS OF THE KEYBOARD
Prepared by Chris Blower
Franck, C. Prelude, chorale and fugue (1884). Jorge Bolet, pf.
Decca 421 714-2 20
Liszt, F. Valse oubliée no 1 (1881-85). Clifford Curzon, pf.
Decca 452 306-2 3
Valse oubliée no 2 in A flat (1881-83).
Sviatoslav Richter, pf.
Philips 454 167-2 6
Schubert, F. Sonata in A, D664 (1819). Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf.
Decca 443 579-2 22
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Marilyn Schock
19:00 THE NEW JAZZ STANDARD with Frank Presley
20:00 THE WORLD OF A SYMPHONY
Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 3 Prepared by Rex Burgess
Mahler, A. Five songs. Elizabeth Glauser, mezz; Maria Radermacher, pf.
SRI 002.2 13
Mahler, G. Symphony no 3 in D minor (189396). Martha Lipton, mezz; Female voices of Schola Cantorum; Boys’ choir of the Church of the Transfiguration; John West, posthorn; John Corigliano, vn; New York PO/Leonard Bernstein.
Sony 88697943332 1:40
22:00 SEGOVIA Part 2
Early repertoire
Prepared by Tony Smuts
Scarlatti, D. Sonata in G, Kk391. Andrés Segovia, gui. DG 474 9612 3
Bach, J.S. Chaconne, from Partita no 2 in D minor, BWV1004 (1720; arr. Segovia). Andrés Segovia, gui.
Cedar TH 121185 12
Llobet, M. Catalan folk songs (1899-1820); Song of the bandit; The teachet; Heir Riera; The mother’s baby boy. Callum Henshaw, gui. Soundset recordings SR 1103 10
22:30 ULTIMA THULE
FRIDAY 11
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Troy Fil
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Journey through history
Prepared by James Nightingale
Haydn, J. Symphony in D, Hob.I:4 (c1760). II Giardino Armonico/Giovanni Antonini. Alpha Classics ALPHA 774 14 Clementi, M. Sonata in A, op 25 no 4 (1790).
Howard Shelley, pf.
Hyperion CDA67738 14
Schumann, C. Am Strande (1840); Lorelei (1843). Golda Schultz, sop; Jonathan Ware, pf. Alpha Classics ALPHA 799 5
Nielsen, C. String quintet in G (1888). Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble.
Chandos CHAN 9258 24 Creston, P. Sonata, op 19 (1939). Arno Bornkamp, sax; Ivo Janssen, pf. Globe GLO 5032 14
Greenbaum, S. Evocation (2006). Amir Farid, pf. Move MD 3331 9
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Frank Morrison
Villa-Lobos, H. Bachianas brasileiras no 4 (1930-36/41). São Paulo SO/Roberto Minczuk. BIS CD-1250 19
Tausch, F. Clarinet concerto no 2 in B flat, op 26 (pub. 1818). Thea King, cl; Nicholas Bucknall, cl; English CO/Leopold Hager. Hyperion CDA66504 23
Holter, I. Symphony in F, op 3 (c1880). Royal PO/Per Dreier.
NKF CD50020-2 41
12:00 A JAZZ HOUR with Barry O'Sullivan
13:00 HUNGARIAN CHAMBER
Prepared by George Nevin Bartók, B. Rhapsody no 1 (1928). Susanne Stanzeleit, vn; Gusztáv Fenyö, pf. ASV DCA 852 10
Goldmark, K. String quartet in B flat, op 8 (1860). Lajtha Quartet. Hungaroton HCD 31556 29
Poldini, E. Dancing doll (arr. Kreisler). Fritz Kreisler, vn; Franz Rupp, pf. Naxos 8.110992
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Bartók, B. Hungarian folksongs (1931). James Ehnes, vn; Andrew Armstrong, pf. Chandos CNA 10752
9
Dohnányi, E. Sextet in C, op 37 (1935). Béla Kovács, cl; Ferenc Tarjáni, hn; Vilmos Tátrai, vn; György Konrád, va; Ede Banda, vc; Ernö Szegedi, pf.
Hungaroton HCD 1162 30
14:30 MUSIC FROM CAMBRIA
Prepared by Robert Miller
Arnold, M. Four Welsh dances, op 138.
Queensland SO/Andrew Penny.
Naxos 8.553526
Beethoven, L. Waken lords and ladies gay; When mortals all to rest retire, from Welsh songs, WoO155 (1817). David Parker, ten; Alwyn Elliott, vn; Algimantis Motiekaitis, vc; Marie van Hove, pf.
LP ABC/WRC R 03641
10
7
Vaughan Williams, R. Three preludes on Welsh hymn tunes (1940-41). Nash Ensemble. Hyperion CDA67381/2 16
Prelude for organ on the Welsh hymn tune Rhosymedre (1920; arr. & orch. Foster).
Northern Sinfonia of England/Richard Hickox. EMI CDC 7 49745 2 4
German, E. Welsh rhapsody (1904). NSO of Ireland/Andrew Penny.
Marco Polo 8.223726
19
Hoddinott, A. Six Welsh folksongs (1982). Nicky Spence, ten; Andrew Matthews-Owen, pf.
Naxos 8.571360
12
Williams, G. Fantasia on Welsh nursery tunes (1940). Anthony Camden, ob; London SO/ Charles Groves.
Lyrita SRCD 323
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Julie Simonds
11
19:00 FRIDAY JAZZ SESSION with Remi Marchand
20:00 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
The symphonies of Sibelius, Part 4
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Sibelius, J. Historic scenes, suite no 1, op 25 (1899/1911). Scottish NO/Alexander Gibson.
Chandos CHAN 6591 19
Suite from Swanwhite, op 54 (1909). Iceland SO/Petri Sakari.
Chandos CHAN 9158 19
Historical scenes, suite no 2, op 66 (1912). New Zealand SO/Pietari Inkinen.
Naxos 8.570068 20
Rakastava, op 14 (1911). Gothenburg SO/ Neeme Järvi.
BIS CD-312 15
Symphony no 4 in A minor, op 63 (1911). Iceland SO/Petri Sakari.
Naxos 8.554377 38
22:00 BAROQUE AND BEFORE
During the Stuart Dynasty, Part 2
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Purcell, H. Cantate Domino, from the Evening Service in B flat (1682). Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford; English Concert/Simon Preston.
Archiv 459 487-2 5
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day: Welcome to all the pleasures (1683). Deller Consort; Walter Bergmann, hpd; Kalmar O of London/Alfred Deller, ct & dir.
Vanguard OVC 8027 19
Ayres and dances, from Dido and Aeneas, Z626 (1689). Tasmanian Chamber Players/ Geoffrey Lancaster.
ABC 456 667-2 17
Dido’s lament: But death, alas!, from Dido and Aeneas (1689). Janet Baker, mezz; St Anthony Singers; English CO/Anthony Lewis.
Decca 443 393-2 9
Sonata no 9 in F, Golden, from Ten sonatas in four parts (c1680). Catherine Mackintosh, vn; Elizabeth Wallfisch, vn; Richard Boothby, bass viol; Robert Woolley, org.
Chandos CHAN 8763 7
The Yorkshire feast song: Of old, when heroes thought it base (1690). Gillian Fisher, sop; Susan Hamilton, sop; James Bowman, ct; Nigel Short, ct; Rogers Covey-Crump, ten; Charles Daniels, ten; Michael George, bass; Robert Evans, bass; King's Consort/Robert King.
Hyperion CDA66587 36
Suite from The prophetess (1690). Le Concert des Nations/Jordi Savall.
Alia Vox AVSA 9866 14
SATURDAY 12
00:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
06:00 SATURDAY MORNING MUSIC with Stephen Wilson
09:00 WHAT'S ON IN MUSIC
Our weekly guide to musical events in and around Sydney
09:05 THE PIANO ALONE
Prepared by Jennifer Foong
d’Albert, E. Suite in D minor. Miriam Hyde, pf. Fine Music concert recording 14
Vianna da Motta, J. Three improvisations on popular themes, op 18. Sequeira Costa, pf. LP Marco Polo 6.220307 13
Boëly, A. Suite no 1, from 24 Pieces, op 20 (1857). Stephanie McCallum, pf. Toccata TOCC 0471 22
10:00 CENTRES OF MUSIC
La Société National de Musique, Part 2 Prepared by Jacky Ternisien
Ravel, M. La valse (1921). Los Angeles PO/ Zubin Mehta. Decca 475 7470 12
Taffanel, P. Fantasy on Weber’s Der Freischütz. Sharon Bezaly, fl; Ervin Nagy, pf. BIS CD-1039 11
Dubois, T. March triomphale (pub. 1886).
Robert Ampt, org. Move MD 3148 6
Debussy, C. Prélude à l’après midi d’un faune (1894). Royal Concertgebouw O/Jean Fournet. Radio Nederland RCO11004 11
Franck, C. Panis angelicus (1872). Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, sop; Ambrosian Singers; Philharmonia O/Charles Mackerras.
EMI CDM 7 63574 2 5
Fauré, G. Masques et bergamasques, op 112 (1918). Pierre-Alain Volondat, Patrick De Hooge, pf. Naxos 8.553638 13
Saint-Saëns, C. The carnival of the animals (1886). Robert Cordier, vc; Jacques Kazavran, db; Aldo Ciccolini, pf; Alexis Weissenberg, pf; Conservatoire Concerts Society O/Georges Prêtre.
EMI 1 66448 2 21
11:30 ON PARADE
Bands from the Military
Prepared by Robert Small Hurst, M. Pacific haven. Concert Band of Royal Australian Navy/G.D.C. Coxon.
LP EMI SCXO 8015 5
Alford, K. Colonel Bogey. Royal Australian Air Force Concert Ch members & Concert Band. Soho SOHOCD051-2 4
Gershwin, G. Cuban overture (1932; arr. Milburn) United States Army Concert Band/ Thomas Rotondi, jr.
Pershings Own IFPI LB41 11
Sousa, J.P. While navy ships are coaling (1923). Central Band of the Royal Air Force/ Keith Brion.
Naxos 8.559729 5
12:00 URBAN JAZZ LOUNGE with Leita Hutchings
13:00 IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD with Maureen Meers
Nostalgic music and artists from the 30s, 40s and 50s and occasionally beyond, in a trip down many memory lanes
14:00 CLARINET TRIO Part 1
Prepared by Chris Blower
Zemlinsky, A. Trio in D minor, op 3 (1897). Deborah de Graaff, cl; Georg Pedersen, vc; Natalia Sheludiakova, pf.
Fine Music concert recording 26
14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE
Operetta in the afternoon
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Viardot, Pauline. Cendrillon. Chamber operetta in three acts. Libretto by composer. First performed Paris, 1904.
MARIE (CINDERELLA): Sandrine Piau, sop BARON DE PICTORDU: André Cognet, bar PRINCE CHARMING: Jean-Luc Viala, ten
BARIGOULE: Paul Austin Kelly, ten ARMELINDE: Jean Rigby, mezz
MAGUELONNE: Susannah Waters, sop
FAIRY GODMOTHER: Elizabeth Vidal, sop Members of Geoffrey Mitchell Choir/Nicolas Kok, pf & dir.
Opera Rara ORR 212 1:03
This is the Cinderella fairytale without the evil stepmother. Marie is a servant in the house of her father, Baron de Pictordu. The Prince is looking for a wife and, disguised as a beggar, he calls at the house asking for food and money. He falls in love with Marie as she offers him the few coins she has. When he returns later, disguised as his valet Barigoule, to deliver an invitation to a ball that evening, Marie falls in love with him. After the Baron and the sisters, Armelinde and Maguelonne, leave for the ball, Marie’s fairy godmother appears, turning a pumpkin into a carriage, mice into horses, lizards into footmen, and a rat into a coachman, and giving Marie a beautiful gown and slippers to wear. She reminds Marie to be back by midnight or the spell will break.
When Marie arrives at the ball, she and the Prince recognise each other as the one with whom they have fallen in love. Singing and dancing take place and, when the crowd leaves for the buffet, the Prince and Marie have a moment alone. They kiss but then Marie realises that midnight has come and leaves abruptly, losing a slipper as she rushes off.
The next morning, word comes that the Prince wishes to marry the lady whose slipper was left behind at the ball. The Prince arrives at the Pictordu house and directs Barigoule to try the slipper on each lady. As the slipper fits neither of the sisters, the Prince decides that the mysterious lady wasn't from this home and starts to leave but Barigoule remembers that there were three ladies. It is soon revealed that the third sister is in the kitchen. Marie is brought into the room and the slipper is a perfect fit. The Prince immediately asks Marie to marry him, and her family asks her to forgive them for their treatment of her. The Fairy Godmother returns to bid happiness to the young couple.
Kálmán, E. The carnival fairy. Operetta in three acts. Libretto by Rudolf Österreicher and Alfred Maria Willner. First performed Vienna, 1917.
VICTOR: Eberhard Büchner, ten COUNT VON MUTZELBERG: Jürgen Sacher, ten
PRINCESS ALEXANDRA: Melanie Holliday, sop
Handel Collegium Cologne; Cologne RO/Peter Falk.
LaserLight 14 165 1:02
Victor Ronai celebrates receiving from Count von Mutzelberg an award of 50,000 marks for one of his paintings. After Victor rescues a beautiful woman from an attack, he discovers that her assailant is none other than his benefactor, the Count. The prize is withdrawn but Victor is more concerned about seeing this woman again. Unable to shake the memory of the woman from his mind, he paints her from memory as The Carnival Fairy. The prize money is unexpectedly restored to him but Victor thinks that perhaps, because he and the woman were attracted to each other, it has come from the woman, whom he now knows is Princess Alexandra. A series of misunderstandings follow until Victor and the Princess declare their love for each other.
Excerpts from The circus princess (1926). Sári Barabás, sop; Ursula Köster, soubrette; Kurt Wehofschitz, ten; Heinz Maria Lins, bar; Rudolf Lamy Choir; SO/Frank Fox. LP Baccarola 80 015 ZE 12
17:00 SOCIETY SPOT
Organ Music Society of NSW with Norbert Kelvin
18:00 STAGE AND SCREEN
Prepared by James Ranieri
Wildhorn, F. Excerpts from The Scarlet Pimpernel (1997). Douglas Stills, Christine Andreas, Terrance Mann, voices; O/Frank Wildhorn.
Atlantic 83265-2 18
Schönberg, C-M. Excerpts from Martin Guerre (1996). Matt Rawle, Michael Matus, Sheila Reid, Julia Sutton, voices; O/David Charles Abell.
DreamWorks Records DRMD-50004 18
Various. Excerpts from Moulin Rouge (2001). Nicole Kidman, Jim Broadbent, Ewan McGregor, voices.
Interscope 490 507-2 19
19:00 EMERGENT JAZZ with Keith Pettigrew
20:00 THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER
Michael Nyman
Prepared by James Nightingale
Nyman, M. Chasing sheep is best left to shepherds, from The draughtsman’s contract (1982). Michael Nyman Band.
MN Records MNRCD204 5
1-100 (1976). Piano Circus.
Argo 433 522-2 22
String quartet no 1 (1985). Balanescu Quartet. Argo 433 093-2 26
Where the bee dances (1991). Amy Dickson, sax; Royal PO/Mikel Toms.
Sony 88697376792 16
The Masque, from Prospero’s books (1991). Marie Angel, sop; Ute Lemper, sop; Deborah Conway, cont; Michael Nyman Band/Michael Nyman.
Decca 425 2245-2 12
The heart asks pleasure first; Lost and found, from The piano (1993). Sally Whitwell, pf.
ABC 481 0412 5
Trombone concerto. Christian Lindberg, tb; BBC SO/Michael Nyman.
EMI 5 56487 2 22
22:00 SATURDAY NIGHT AT HOME
Prepared by James Nightingale
Prokofiev, S. Violin concerto no 1 in D, op 19 (1916-17). Lisa Batiashvili, vn; CO of Europe/ Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
DG 479 8529 23
Farrenc, L. Piano trio no 1 in E flat, op 33 (1843). Neave Trio.
Chandos CHAN 20139 35
Beethoven, L. Sonata no 28 in A, op 101 (1816). Angela Hewitt, pf.
Hyperion CDA67974 23
Vaňhal, J. Missa pastoralis in G (c1782). Mary Enid Haines, sop; Nina Scott Stoddart, sop; Colin Ainsworth, ten; Steven Pitkanen, bar; Tower Voices; Aradia Ensemble/Uwe Grodd. Naxos 8.555080 34
SUNDAY 13
00:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
06:00 SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC
09:00 MUSICA SACRA
The splendour of Venice Prepared by Robert Small Bassano, G. Deus qui beatum Marcum. Emily van Evera, sop; Gentlemen of the Chappell; His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts/Peter Bassano.
ASV GAU 122 4
Gabrieli, G. Quem vidistis pastores? from Symphoniae sacrae (pub. 1615). Charles Brett, ct; William Kendall, ten; Peter Hall, ten; Ian Caddy, bass; Choir of King's College, Cambridge; Richard Farnes, org; Stephen Layton, org; Philip Jones Brass Ensemble/ Stephen Cleobury.
Decca 448 993-2
Monteverdi, C. Gloria in excelsis Deo à 8, from Selva morale e spirituale (pub. 1640).
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Parsons Affayre/Warren Trevelyan-Jones. Fine Music concert recording 11
Vivaldi, A. Gloria, RV589. Deborah York, sop; Patrizia Biccire, sop; Sara Mingardo, cont; Akademia; Concerto Italiano/Rinaldo Alessandrini.
naive OP 30195 28
10:00 THE CLASSICAL ERA
Prepared by Gerald Holder
Pleyel, I. String sextet in F. Ensemble Urs Mächler.
Sipario CS 28C
27
Rossini, G. S’interessano agli allori, from Zelmira (1822). Juan Diego Flórez, ten; Milan Giuseppe Verdi Symphony Ch & O/Riccardo Chailly.
Decca 470 024-2 11
Beethoven, L. Sonata in E flat, op 12 no 3 (1797-98). Augustin Dumay, vn; Maria João
Pires, pf.
DG 479 5964
19
Abel, C. String quartet in A, op 8 no 5 (1769).
Salomon Quartet.
Hyperion CDA66780 12
Benda, G. Piano concerto in G minor. London Mozart Players/Howard Shelley, pf & dir.
Hyperion CDA68361 20
Balbastre, C-B. Sonata no 1 in B flat for harpsichord accompanied by two horns, two violins and cello, ad libitum (1779). Concerto Rococo.
Pierre Verany PV794043 20
12:00 CLASSIC JAZZ with Dave Mac
13:00 WORLD MUSIC
Whirled Wide with Carole Garland
14:00 THE PIANO SONATA
Sonatas of Brahms, Part 2
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Brahms, J. Variations and fugue on a theme by Handel, op 24 (1861). Idil Biret, pf.
Naxos 8.550350 27
Sonata no 2 in F sharp minor, op 2 (1852). Emanuel Ax, pf.
Sony SK 69284 26
15:00 SUNDAY SPECIAL
Handa Australia Singing Competition with Julie Simonds
17:00 HOSANNA
Prepared by Richard Munge
Hymn. Love divine, all loves excelling. Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral, London; John Scott, org; Barry Rose, cond.
Guild GMCD 7106 3
Psalm. No 121, I will lift up mine eyes. Choir of Salisbury Cathedral, London; John Challenger, org; David Halls, cond.
Priory PRCD 1150 2
Howells, H. Magnificat; Nunc dimittis, from St Paul’s Service (1951). Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral, London; Christopher Dearnley, org; John Scott, cond.
Hyperion CDD 22038 12
Bairstow, E. Blessed city, heavenly Salem. Choir of Guildford Cathedral; Peter Wright, org; David Tagg, cond.
Priory PRCD 257 9
Hymn. O blest creator of light. Choir of Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney; David Tagg, org; Sam Allchurch, cond.
CCSL 07 4
Duruflé, M. Kyrie; Lux aeterna; In Paradisum, from Requiem, op 9. Choir of Canterbury Cathedral; Matthew Martin, org; David Flood, cond.
York 177 11
Hymn. O worship the King. Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral, London; John Scott, org; Barry Rose, cond.
Guild GMCD 7106 3
Widor, C-M. Movement, from Symphony no 5 in F minor, op 42 no 1. Simon Preston, org. Decca 430 091-2 6
18:00 CLASSICS FROM ASIA
Prepared by Josh Stenberg
Classics from Asia, quintessential recordings from Asian music masters
19:00 JAZZ INTERACTION with Isobel Archer
20:00 SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT
Prepared by Frank Morrison
Zelenka, J. Capriccio no 3 in F. Das NeuEröffnete O/Jürgen Sonnentheil. cpo 999 458-2 20
Krommer, F. Oboe concerto in F, op 37 (1803). Sarah Francis, ob; London Mozart Players/Howard Shelley. Hyperion CDA 66411 22
Lemba, A. Symphony in C sharp minor (1908). Scottish NO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 8656 40
21:30 NEW HORIZONS
Prepared by Ben Behnam
Billingham, J. Suite: A midsummer’s night’s dream (2007/16). Tallowdale CO. Tallowdale Music TMJLB001 15
Blom, D. After the rain (2010). Diana Blom, pf; Jennifer MacRitchie, pf; Pablo Puentes, pf; Paul Smith, pf.
Wirripang Wirr 089 9
Carmichael, J. Divertimento: Short cuts (c2017). Susan Torke, fl; Clare Hoskins, ob; Shelley Levy, cl; Antony Gray, pf. classicalmedia.co.uk CM2919 15
Carr-Boyd, A. Fantasy (2018). Verna Lee, hp; Steel City Strings/Shilong Ye.
Wirripang Wirr 097 15
Charlton, R. Statues (2005). Wendy Dixon, sop; David Miller, pf.
Wirripang Wirr 036 14
Colbert, B. Quicksand (2005). Michael Kieran Harvey, pf.
Move MD 3397 10
23:00 JAZZ AFTER HOURS
Portraits with Deborah Evans
MONDAY 14
00:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with James Hunter
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
A year in retrospect: 1799
Prepared by Chris Blower
Méhul, É-N. Overture to Ariodant (1799). O de Bretagne/Stefan Sanderling.
ASV DCA 1140 5
Devienne, F. Sonata in C, op 71 no 3 (1799). Burkhard Glaetzner, ob; Christine Schornsheim, pf.
Berlin Classics 0012852BC 18
Loiseau de Persuis, L-L. Ô divinité tutélaire, from Fanny Morna (1799). Sandrine Piau, sop; Le Concert de la Loge/Julien Chauvin.
Alpha ALPHA 824 8
André, J. Quartet in E flat, op 54 (1799). Anne Menzies, cl; Donald Hazelwood, vn; Peter Pfuhl, va; Patricia Mendelow, vc.
Fine Music concert recording 16
Beethoven, L. Sonata no 10 in G, op 14 no 2 (1799). Artur Schnabel, pf.
EMI CHS 763765 2 16
Boccherini, L. Piano quintet in E minor, op 57 no 3 (1799). Les Adieux.
Harmonia Mundi GD77053 15
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Nina Fudala
Offenbach, J. Ballet from The voyage to the moon (1865). Philharmonia O/Antonio de Almeida.
Philips 422 057-2 18
Bach, J.S. Oboe concerto, after Cantatas, BWV105, 170 and 49 (1723-26; arr. Tarkmann). English Concert/Albrecht Mayer, ob & dir.
Decca 478 1517 18
Mozart, W. Serenade no 9 in D, K320, Posthorn (1779). Academy of Ancient Music/ Christopher Hogwood. L’Oiseau-Lyre 452 604-2 45
12:00 SWING AND BEYOND with Ken Raphael
Featuring bands of the 30s swing era, and post-swing and big bands
13:00 THE BAROQUE IN FRANCE Part 7
Music for the stage
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Lully, J-B. Excerpts from Les amants magnifiques (1670). Isabelle Poulenard, sop; Agnès Mellon, sop; Gilles Ragon, high ten; Michel Laplénie, ten; Michel Verschaeve, bar; Les Musiciens du Louvre/Marc Minkowski.
Erato 245 286-2 20
Campra, A. Suite from L'Europe galante (1697). English CO/Raymond Leppard.
Decca 433 733-2 21
Delalande, M-R. Symphonie pour les soupers du roi, after Excerpts from ballets (c1690). Musica Florea/Marek Stryncl.
MBF 1108 15
Destouches, A. Excerpts from Callirhoé (1712). Stéphanie d’Oustrac, mezz; Le Concert Spirituel/Alice Piérot.
MBF 1108 12
Mouret, J-J. Excerpts from Les amours des dieux (1727). Symphonie du Marais/Hugo Reyne.
Astrée E8650 12
14:30 AUSTRALIAN COMPOSERS
Prepared by James Nightingale Sculthorpe, P. Great Sandy Island (1998). Adelaide SO/James Judd.
ABC 481 1293 23
Moles, A. Diabolic machines (2011). Zubin Kanga, pf.
Move MD 3391 9
Greenbaum, S. Book of departures (2008). NZTrio.
ABC 481 0504 11
Edwards, R. Animisms (2014). Australia Ensemble @UNSW.
ABC 481 7683 14
Hyde, M. Piano concerto no 2 in C sharp minor (1935). Miriam Hyde, pf; West Australian SO/Geoffrey Simon.
ABC ABCL0013 25
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Christina Macguinness
19:00 JAZZ ABOUT TOWN with Deborah Evans
20:00 STORMY MONDAY with Austin Harrison
22:00 JAZZ AFTER HOURS with Gail Monjo
TUESDAY 15
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Julie Simonds
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Colours of the keyboard
Prepared by Jacky Ternisien
Alkan, C-V. Chamber concerto in A minor, op 10 no 1 (1832). Marc-André Hamelin, pf; BBC Scottish SO/Martyn Brabbins.
Hyperion CDA66717 14
Chaminade, C. Valse-ballet, op 112 (c1905); Troisième valse brillante, op 80 (c1898). Peter Jacobs, pf.
Hyperion CDA66846 8
Jadin, L-E. Introduction and rondeau pastoral (1811-12). Marielle Nordmann, hp; Brigitte Haudebourg, pf.
Arion ARN 68285 10
Blow, J. Mortlake ground (pub. 1687); Ground in G minor. Timothy Roberts, spinet. Hyperion CDA66646 8
del Riego, T. Homing. Lauris Elms, cont; Eric Clapham, org.
MBS 29 CD 3
Day, M. Arise, O sun. Lauris Elms, cont; Eric Clapham, org.
MBS 29 CD 3
Schmitt, F. Humoresques, op 43 (1911).
Invencia Piano Duo. Grand Piano GP730X 17
Bax, A. Sonata (1934). Emma Johnson, cl; Malcolm Martineau, pf.
ASV DCA 891 14
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Tony Smuts
Elgar, E. Overture: Froissart, op 19 (1890). New Zealand SO/James Judd. Naxos 8.557577 14
Bruch, M. Violin concerto no 1 in G minor, op 26 (1868). Itzhak Perlman, vn; Concertgebouw O/Bernard Haitink.
EMI CMS 7 64922 2 24
Sibelius, J. Symphony no 2 in D, op 43 (1901). New Zealand SO/Pietari Inkinen. Naxos 8.572704 44
12:00 JAZZ RHYTHM with Jeannie McInnes
13:00 VOICES
Prepared by Gerald Holder
Sances, G. Son amante e son fidele. Liliana Mazzari, sop; Musica Fabula/Jan Walters, hp & dir.
ASV GAU 193 6
Gounod, C. Faiblesse de la race humaine! from The Queen of Sheba (1862). Bryan Hymel, ten; PKF Prague Philharmonia/ Emmanuel Villaume.
Warner Classics 0825646179503 6
Mozart, W. Kyrie in D minor, K341 (1780-81). Vienna Boys’ Choir; Ch Viennensis; Vienna Volksoper CO/Peter Marschik.
ABC 480 6690 8
Kats-Chernin, E. Gone with the waltz (1997). Song Company/Roland Peelman.
Song Company 5
Jacquet de la Guerre, E. Excerpts from Céphale et Procris (1694). Victoire Bunel, mezz; Ensemble Il Caravaggio/Camille Delaforge.
Chateau de Versailles Spectacles CVS090 8
Mussorgsky, M. Long life to Tsar Boris, from Boris Godunov (1874). John Lanigan, ten; Joseph Rouleau, bass; Royal Opera House O/ Edward Downes.
Decca 480 0952 10
Palestrina, G. da Stabat Mater à 8. Song Company/Roland Peelman.
Song Company 7
14:00 LEGENDARY CONDUCTORS Part 7 Prepared by Ron Walledge
Berlioz, H. Overture: Roman carnival, op 9 (1844). London SO/Colin Davis.
Philips 442 290-2 9
Debussy, C. Images (1905-12). London SO/ Pierre Monteux.
Decca 480 6567 36
Prokofiev, S. Suite from Romeo and Juliet (1936). London SO/Claudio Abbado.
Decca 478 5365 29
Brahms, J. Symphony no 3 in F, op 90 (1883). London PO/Marin Alsop.
Naxos 8.557430 37
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Andrew Dziedzic
19:00 THE JAZZ BEAT with Lloyd Capps
20:00 JUST IN with Charles Barton
A selection from the latest recordings to arrive at the Fine Music Library
22:00 CHAMBER SOIRÉE
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Respighi, O. Quintet in F minor (1902). Massimo Palumbo, pf; Nuovo Quartetto Modigliani.
Nuova Era SP 108 18
Turina, J. Piano trio no 1 in D, op 35 (1926). Trío Arbós.
Naxos 8.555870 22
Dohnányi, E. Sextet in C for clarinet, horn, piano and string trio, op 37 (1935). Endymion Ensemble.
ASV DCA 943 30
Ibert, J. Quartet (1937-42). New Netherlands String Quartet.
Olympia OCD 469 22
Rorem, N. Book of hours (1975). Fenwick Smith, fl; Ann Hobson Pilot, hp.
Naxos 8.559674 18
WEDNESDAY 16
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Stephen Wilson
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Rescued from the shadows
Prepared by Jennifer Foong
Corrette, M. Concerto comique no 25, Les sauvages et la Fürstemberg (1732-60). Musica Antiqua Cologne/Reinhard Goebel, vn & dir. Archiv 415 298-2 9
Molbe, H. Air arabe, op 77 (1898). Jeremy Polmear, ob; Stephen Stirling, hn; Richard Saxel, pf.
Oboe Classics CC2022 5
Jacchini, G. Sonata for trumpet and strings. Claude Molenat, tpt; Jean-François Paillard
CO/Jean-François Paillard.
LP Erato/WRC R 03863 5
Rossi, Lauro. Scorrette, o lagrime, from Amelia Ovvero otto anni di costanza (1834). Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; O La Scintilla/Ádám Fischer.
Decca 475 9077 2
Jadin, H. Sonata in C sharp minor, op 4 no 3 (pub. 1795). Jean-Claude Pennetier, pf. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901189 16
Vaňhal, J. Quartet in F, op 7 no 1 (1771).
Emma Black, ob; Zoe Black, vn; Ann HarveyNagl, va; Peter Trefflinger, vc. ABC 481 9359 18
Rietz, J. Sonata in G minor, op 42. Mario Ancillotti, fl; Piernarciso Masi, pf.
Dynamic CDS 104 24
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Michael Field
Respighi, O. Suite: The birds (1927). London SO/Antal Dorati. Mercury 478 5092 19
Reinecke, C. Flute concerto in D, op 283 (c1895). James Galway, fl; London PO/ Hiroyuki Iwaki. RCA RD 60450 21
Tchaikovsky, P. Symphony no 1 in G minor, op 13, Winter dreams (1866/74). New Philharmonia O/Riccardo Muti. EMI 7 67742 2 43
12:00 JAZZ SKETCHES with Robert Vale
13:00 IN CONVERSATION with Simon Moore
14:00 BERNSTEIN CONDUCTS
Prepared by Derek Parker
Suppé, F. Overture to The beautiful Galathea (1865). New York PO/Leonard Bernstein. CBS MYK 44719 8
Copland, A. El salón México (1936). New York PO/Leonard Bernstein. DG 431 672-2 12
Bach, J.S. Violin concerto in A minor, BWV1041 (c1730). Isaac Stern, vn; New York PO/Leonard Bernstein.
Sony SMK 66 471 16
Mahler, G. Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor (1901-02). Vienna PO/Leonard Bernstein. DG 477 8825 1:15
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Tom Forrester-Paton
19:00 PLANET JAZZ with Xavier Bichon
20:00 AT THE OPERA
The supernatural, Part 3
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Rubinstein, A. Demon. Opera in three acts. Libretto by Pavel Viskovatov after the poem by Mikhael Lermontov. First performed St Petersburg, 1875.
DEMON: Alexey Ivanov, bar
ANGEL: Elena Gribova, cont
TAMARA: Tatiana Talachadze, sop
PRINCE SINODAL: Ivan Kozlovsky, ten
PRINCE GOUDAL: Sergei Krassovsky, bass SINODAL’S SERVANT: Vladamir Gavryushov, bass
Bolshoi Theatre Ch & O/Alexander MelikPashayev.
Great Hall MVT CD 030-031 2:19
During a storm in the Caucasian mountains, evil spirits call upon the Demon to destroy the beauty of creation. The Demon rejects an Angel's plea for him to reconcile with Heaven and proclaims his hatred of the universe. Tamara, who is about to wed Prince Sinodal, is seen by the Demon who falls in love with her. He promises her that, if she returns his love, the whole world will kneel before her. She is frightened, but fascinated.
Prince Sinodal's caravan, on the way to Prince Goudal’s court for his wedding, is delayed by a landslide. The Demon appears and vows that Prince Sinodal will never see Tamara again. During an attack by Tatars, Prince Sinodal is mortally wounded. Before he dies, he tells his servant to take his body to Tamara.
The festivities for the wedding have already begun when a messenger arrives announcing that Prince Sinodal's caravan has been delayed. Tamara senses the presence of the Demon and is fearful. When Prince Sinodal's body is brought into the castle, Tamara is overcome by grief but is horrified when she keeps hearing the Demon’s promises. She begs her father, Prince Goudal, to let her enter a convent.
In the convent, Tamara is constantly troubled by dreams of the Demon. An Angel tries in vain to stop the Demon from entering the convent. He again declares his love for Tamara who tries to resist her attraction to him, but fails. The Demon kisses her in triumph. The Angel appears and shows her the ghost of Prince Sinodal. Horrified, Tamara struggles out of the Demon's arms and falls dead. The Angel proclaims that Tamara has been redeemed by her suffering, while the Demon is damned to eternal solitude. The Demon curses his fate and Tamara's soul is carried to Heaven accompanied by angels. An den Frühling, op 76 no 3 (1888); Gut’ Nacht!, op 83 no 5 (1869); La prima viola, op 83 no 7 (1869); Waldeinsamkeit, op 76 no 1 (1876); Sergej Larin, ten; Eleonora Bekova, pf. Chandos CHAN 9794 15
Oh! lumière du jour, from Néron (1879). Enrico Caruso, ten; Francis J. Lapitino, hp; O/Josef Pasternack.
RCA GD 60495
Puccini, G. Recondita armonia, from Tosca (1900). Enrico Caruso, ten; O/Walter B. Rogers.
RCA GD 60495
4
2
23:00 MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
A musical maverick
Prepared by Paul Cooke
Ives, C. Symphony no 3, The camp meeting (1904). Orpheus CO. DG 457 911-2 23
The unanswered question (1908/30-35). Adolph Herseth, tpt; Chicago SO/Michael Tilson Thomas.
CBS MK 42381 7
Quartet no 2 (1913). Juillard String Quartet. LP CBS MP 39752 25
THURSDAY 17
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Simon Moore
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Romantics, tributes and dedications
Prepared by Anne-Louise Luccarini
Debussy, C. Suite: Children's corner (190608). Walter Gieseking, pf.
EMI 5 65855 2 16
German, E. The English rose, from Merrie England (1902). William McAlpine, ten, Michael Collins O/Michael Collins.
EMI CFPD 4710 3
Elgar, E. My love dwelt in a northern land, from Three part-songs, op 18 (1889). Finzi Singers/Paul Spicer.
Chandos CHAN 9269 5
Ravel, M. Suite no 2 from Daphnis and Chlöe (1912). Buffalo PO/JoAnn Falletta. Beau Fleuve 17
Korngold, E. Marietta’s song: Glück, das mir verblieb, from Die tote Stadt, op 12 (1920). Kiri Te Kanawa, sop; London SO/Stephen Barlow. ABC 480 5629 5
Schubert, F. Movement in E flat for piano trio, D897, Notturno (1828). Beaux Arts Trio. Philips 475 439-2 13
Reinecke, C. Sonata, op 167, Undine (1885/1990 Milan). Susan Milan, fl; Ian Brown, pf.
Chandos CHAN 8823 19
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Paul Cooke
Beethoven, L. Overture to Coriolan, op 62 (1807). Sydney SO/Willem van Otterloo.
Skryabin, A. Piano concerto in F sharp minor, op 20 (1896). Viktoria Postnikova, pf; Hague Residency O/Gennady Rozhdestvensky. Chandos CHAN 9728 31
Ben-Haim, P. Symphony no 2 (1945). NDR
Radio PO/Israel Yinon. cpo 777 677-2 44
12:00 JAZZ AFTER NOON with Sue Jowell
13:00 BRIEF BUT BRILLIANT Part 2
Jacqueline du Pré
Prepared by Gerald Holder
Bach, J.S. Suite no 2 in D, BWV1008 (c1720).
Jacqueline du Pré, vc.
EMI CZS 5 68132 2 21
Franck, C. Sonata in A (1886). Jacqueline du Pré, vc; Daniel Barenboim, pf.
EMI CZS 5 68132 2 29
Beethoven, L. Ten variations in G on Müller’s Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu, op 121a (c1803/ c1816). Pinchas Zukerman, vn; Jacqueline du Pré, vc; Daniel Barenboim, pf.
EMI CMS 7 63124 2 19
Elgar, E. Cello concerto in E minor, op 85 (1918-19). Jacqueline du Pré, vc; London SO/ John Barbirolli.
EMI CZS 5 68132 2 30
Bruch, M. Kol nidrei, op 47 (1881). Jacqueline du Pré, vc; Gerald Moore, pf.
EMI CZS 5 68132 2 10
14:00 NEO-CLASSICAL
Prepared by James Nightingale
Milhaud, D. Le carnaval de Londres, op 172 (1937). New London O/Ronald Corp. Hyperion CDA66594 28
Younan, E. The fertile crescent (2021). Croissants & Whiskey.
ABC ABCL0055 9
Grieg, E. Holberg suite, op 40 (1884). Gerard Willems, pf.
ABC 481 1702 19
Stravinsky, I. Suite from Pulcinella (1925). Anthony Marwood vn; Thomas Adès, pf. Hyperion CDA67723 16
Poulenc, F. Figure humaine (1943).
Monteverdi Choir/John Eliot Gardiner. Philips 446 116-2 17
Hindemith, P. Symphonic metamorphoses on themes of Carl Maria von Weber (1943). Philharmonia O/Neeme Järvi.
Chandos CHAN 8766 20
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Sue Jowell
19:00 THE NEW JAZZ STANDARD with Frank Presley
20:00 THE WORLD OF A SYMPHONY
Dimitri Shostakovich: Symphony no 6
Prepared by Paolo Hooke
Shostakovich, D. The story of a silly baby mouse (1939). St Petersburg Conservatoire Opera Class SO/Boris Tiles.
Music boheme CDBMR012192 15
Quintet in G minor, op 57 (1940). Elisabeth Leonskaja, pf; Borodin Quartet.
Teldec 4509-98414-2 34
Jazz suite no 2 (1938). Royal Concertgebouw O/Riccardo Chailly.
Decca 433 702-2 24
Symphony no 6 in B minor, op 54 (1939).
Berlin SO/Kurt Sanderling.
Berlin Classics 0021812BC 32
22:00 SEGOVIA Part 3
Initial travels
Prepared by Tony Smuts
Barrios Mangoré, A. Un sueño en la floresta (1918). David Russell, gui.
Telarc 80373 7
Ponce, M. Three popular Mexican songs.
Pepe Romero, gui.
Philips 432 102-2
6
Villa-Lobos, H. Études (1929): nos 1, 2 and 6. Eduardo Fernández, gui.
Decca 414 616-2 6
Tansman, A. Branle; Gaillarde, from Suite in modo polonico. Andrés Segovia, gui. DG 474 9612 5
22:30 ULTIMA THULE
FRIDAY 18
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Stephen Gard
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Journey through history
Prepared by Frank Morrison
Haydn, M. Symphony in C (1788). Helsingborg SO/Hans-Peter Frank.
BIS CD-481 13
Beethoven, L. String quartet in F, after Piano sonata in E, op 14 no 1 (1802). Kodály Quartet. Naxos 8.554592 12
Lalo, E. Piano trio no 1 in C minor, op 7 (1849). Trio Henry.
Pierre Verany PV 794031 21
Tchaikovsky, P. Let my prayer, from Nine sacred choruses (1885). Corydon Singers/ Matthew Best.
Bartók, B. Suite, op 14 (1916). György
Sándor, pf.
Sony SK 68 277 9
Janácek, L. Mládi (1924). Aurèle Nicolet, fl; Heinz Holliger, ob; Eduard Brunner, cl; Elmar Schmid, bass cl; Klaus Thunemann, bn; Radovan Vlatkovic, hn.
Denon 33CO-1474 17
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Derek Parker
Beethoven, L. Overture to The ruins of Athens, op 113 (1811). Royal PO/Thomas Beecham.
EMI 1 66447 2 4
Handel, G. The gods go a'begging (arr. Beecham). Royal PO/Thomas Beecham.
EMI CDM 7 63374 2 19
Mozart, W. Clarinet concerto in A, K622 (1791). Jack Brymer, cl; Royal PO/Thomas Beecham.
EMI CDC 7 47864 2 31
Bizet, G. Symphony in C (1855). French National RSO/Thomas Beecham.
EMI CDC 7 47794 2 28
12:00 A JAZZ HOUR with Barry O'Sullivan
13:00 THE SEASONS OF THE YEAR
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Beethoven, L. Sonata in F, op 24, Spring (1801). Robert Mann, vn; Stephen Hough, pf. Nimbus NI 2553/56 23
Berlioz, H. Les nuits d'été, op 7 (1840-41).
Yvonne Minton, mezz; Stuart Burrows, ten; BBC SO/Pierre Boulez.
Sony SM3K 64 103 32
Grieg, E. In autumn, op 11 (1866). Bergen PO/ Ole Kristian Ruud.
BIS CD-1740/42 13
Pöntinen, R. Blue winter (1987). Christian Lindberg, tb; New Stockholm CO/Okko Kamu. BIS CD-348 14
14:30 AT SUNSET
Prepared by Kian Woo
Brahms, J. Sonata in E flat, op 120 no 2 (1894). Josef Kluson, va; Sachiko Kayahara, pf.
Harmonia Mundi HMCD 90 21
Strauss, R. Four last songs, op posth. (1948). Gundula Janowitz, sop; Berlin PO/Herbert von Karajan.
Decca 467 910-2 23
Bach, J.S. Canon perpetuus, from A musical offering, BWV1079 (1747). Wilbert Hazelzet, fl; Reinhard Goebel, vn; Charles Medlam, bass viol; Henk Bouman, hpd.
Archiv 413 642-2 2
Fauré, G. Quintet no 2 in C minor, op 115 (1921). Jean-Phillipe Collard, pf; Parrenin Quartet.
EMI CMS 7 62548 2 34
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with James Hunter
19:00 FRIDAY JAZZ SESSION with Remi Marchand
20:00 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Music of Richard Strauss
Prepared by Dan Bickel
Strauss, R. Horn concerto no 1 in E flat, op 11 (1883). Barry Tuckwell, hn; London SO/István Kertész.
Decca 478 6420 16
Death and transfiguration, op 24 (1888-89). Vienna PO/Fritz Reiner.
Decca 480 5006 24
Final scene, from Salome, op 54 (1905). Ljuba Welitsch, sop; Metropolitan Opera Ch & O/ Fritz Reiner.
Nimbus NI 7959/60 17
Die Heil'gen drei Könige aus Morgenland, op 56 no 6 (1906). Gundula Janowitz, sop; Academy of London/Richard Stamp.
Virgin 5 61324 2 6
A hero’s life, op 40 (1898). Melbourne SO/ Andrew Davis.
ABC 481 2425 47
22:00 BAROQUE AND BEFORE Early Bohemian music
Prepared by Charles Barton
Biber, H. Sonata à 7 (1668). New London Consort/Philip Pickett.
Decca 458 081-2 6
Balletti lamentabili (1670). La Follia Salzburg.
Lyrichord LEMS8017 10
Vejvanovský, P. Sonata à 4. Miroslav Kejmar, tpt; Jan Hora, org; Prague CO/Libor Pesek.
Supraphon 10 3593-2 6
Sonata secunda à 6 (1666). Jan Hora, org; Prague CO/Libor Pesek.
Supraphon 10 3593-2 4
Serenada (1691). Miroslav Kejmar, tpt; Zdeněk
Sědivý, tpt; Jan Hora, hpd; Prague CO/Libor Pesek.
Supraphon 10 3593-2 12
Gallus, J. Pater noster. Choir of St James' Church, Sydney/Warren Trevelyan-Jones. St James’ Church SKJS005 5
Missa super Sancta Maria à 6. Huelgas Ensemble/Paul van Nevel.
Sony SK 64 305 23
Biber, H. Serenada, Die Nachtwächter. Simon Grant, bass; New London Consort/Philip Pickett.
Decca 458 081-2 11
Sonata representativa in A (1669). Romanesca.
Harmonia Mundi HMU 907134.35 13
Neruda, J. Corno da caccia oncerto in E flat. Ludwig Güttler, corno da caccia; New Bach Collegium Musicum, Leipzig/Max Pommer.
Capriccio 10 008 14
00:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
06:00 SATURDAY MORNING MUSIC with David Garrett
09:00 WHAT'S ON IN MUSIC
Our weekly guide to musical events in and around Sydney
09:05 THE PIANO ALONE
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Schumann, C. Romance in A minor, op 21 no 1 (1853). Solveig Funseth, pf.
Swedish Society SCD 1043 6
Variations on a theme of Robert Schumann, op 20 (1853). Yoshiko Iwai, pf. Naxos 8.553501 11
Rubinstein, A. Sonata no 3 in F, op 41 (1854). Leslie Howard, pf.
Hyperion CDA66017 31
10:00 CENTRES OF MUSIC
Royal Academy of Music, London, Part 1 Prepared by Jennifer Foong
Bennett, W. Sterndale Overture: The naiades, op 15 (1836). Philharmonia O/ Nicholas Braithwaite.
Lyrita SRCD.206 13
Sibelius, J. Karelia suite, op 11 (1893). Hallé O/John Barbirolli.
EMI 1 66451 2 16
Bochsa, N. Second nocturne, The echo
Sören Hermansson, hn; Erica Goodman, hp. BIS CD-648 12
Beethoven, L. Sextet in E flat, op 81b (c1795). Dennis Brain, hn; Alan Civil, hn; English String Quartet.
BBC BBCL 4066-2 14
MacKenzie, A. Burns, second Scottish rhapsody, op 24. BBC Scottish SO/Martyn Brabbins.
Hyperion CDA66764 16
Ireland, J. Epic march (1942). London PO/ Henry Wood.
BBC Music BBC MM295 9 SATURDAY 19
11:30 ON PARADE
Music that’s band
Prepared by Owen Fisher
Verdi, G. Overture to The force of destiny. CWS (Manchester) Band/Alex Mortimer.
LP Fontana STL 5199 7
Hughes, E. Carabina. Cory Band/Arthur Kenny.
LP Decca SB 319 3
Liszt, F. Liebestraum. Morris Concert Band; Ransom & Marles Works Band; Yorkshire Imperial Metals Band; Tambourine Town Band/Harry Mortimer.
LP EMI CSD 3675 2
Ketèlbey, A. Bells across the meadows. CWS (Manchester) Band/Alex Mortimer.
LP Fontana 886164 1 3
Weber, C.M. Invitation to the dance. Allentown Band/Ronald Demkee.
AMP 95163 7
12:00 URBAN JAZZ LOUNGE with Leita Hutchings
13:00 HISTORIC RECORDINGS
William Kapell
Prepared by Paul Cooke
Chopin, F. Sonata no 3 in B minor, op 58 (1844). William Kapell, pf. Philips 456 853-2 25
Rachmaninov, S. Piano concerto no 2 in C minor, op 18 (1900-01). William Kapell, pf; Robin Hood Dell O/William Steinberg.
Philips 456 853-2 31
14:00 CLARINET TRIO
Prepared by Chris Blower Brahms, J. Trio in A minor, op 114 (1891). Catherine McCorkill, cl; Julian Smiles, vc; Kathryn Selby, pf.
Fine Music concert recording 26
14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE
At the ballet
Prepared by Rita Felton
Debussy, C. Ballet: Jeux (1912). Royal Concertgebouw O/Bernard Haitink. Philips 438 742-2 19
Offenbach, J. Ballet: Le papillon (1860). London SO/Richard Bonynge. LP Decca SXL 6588 55
Beethoven, L. Ballet: The creatures of Prometheus, op 43 (1800-01). Orpheus CO. DG 419 608-2 1:06
17:00 SOCIETY SPOT
Classical Guitar Society with Sue McCreadie
18:00 STAGE AND SCREEN
Prepared by Anabela Pina
Zimmer, H. Excerpts from The Da Vinci Code. Choir & Studio O/Richard Harvey. Decca B0006479-02 4
Vangelis. Excerpts from 1492. English Chamber Choir/Guy Protheroe; Studio O/ Vangelis. EastWest 4509-91014-2 13
Kamen, M. Excerpts from Band of Brothers. Choir; London Metropolitan O/Michael Kamen. Sony Music Soundtrax SK 89719 15
Howard, J. Excerpts from Wyatt Earp. Hollywood Recording Musicians O/Marty Paich.
Warner Bros 45660-2 21
19:00 EMERGENT JAZZ with Keith Pettigrew
20:00 THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER
César Franck
Prepared by David Brett Franck, C. Prelude, fugue and variation, op 18 (1862). Simon Preston, org.
LP Argo 5BBA 1013-15 11
Symphonic poem: Les éolides (1876). Christian Ivaldi, pf; Noel Lee, pf.
Arion ARN 68293 11
The accursed huntsman (1882). Paris O/ Daniel Barenboim.
DG 476 2800 16
Symphonic variations (1885). François-Joël Thiollier, pf; Arnhem PO/Roberto Benzi. Naxos 8.553472 15
d’Indy, V. The enchanted forest, op 8 (1878). Iceland SO/Rumon Gamba.
Chandos CHAN 10464 14
Franck, C. Symphony in D minor (1887-88). French NO/Leonard Bernstein. DG 478 6971 42
22:00 SATURDAY NIGHT AT HOME
Prepared by Helen Milthorpe
Copland, A. Suite from Appalachian Spring (1943-44). Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. Delos DE 3154 24
Borodin, A. Symphony no 1 in E flat (186267). Bolshoi Theatre SO/Mark Ermler. Brilliant Classics 94410 37
Beethoven, L. Sonata no 1 in F, op 5 no 1 (1796). Xavier Phillips, vc; François-Frédéric Guy, pf.
Evidence Classics EVCD015 22
Hummel, J. Septet no 2 in C for winds, strings and piano, op 114, Military (1829). Capricorn. Hyperion CDA66396 31
SUNDAY 20
00:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
06:00 SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC with Robert Small
09:00 MUSICA SACRA
Prepared by Paul Cooke
Strattner, G. Psalm 13: Herr, wie lange willst du mein so gar vergessen? Miriam Feuersinger, sop; Les Escapades. Christophorus CHR 77425 13
Finzi, G. Lo, the full, final sacrifice, op 26 (1946). Andrew Lucas, org; Choir of St Paul's Cathedral, London/John Scott. Hyperion CDA66519 17
Mozart, W. Mass in C, K317, Coronation (1779). Emma Kirkby, sop; Catherine Robbin, cont; John Mark Ainsley, ten; Michael George, bass; Alistair Ross, org; Choir of Winchester Cathedral; Winchester College Quiristers; Academy of Ancient Music/Christopher Hogwood.
Decca 478 3640 25
10:00 THE CLASSICAL ERA
Prepared by Frank Morrison
Boccherini, L. String quintet in C, op 25 no 4. Europa Galante.
Virgin 5 45421 2 20
Schubert, F. Sonata in B flat, D617 (1818). Isabel Beyer, Harvey Dagul, pf.
Four Hands Music FHMD 891 20
Eberl, A. Piano trio in E flat, op 8 no 1. Pleyel Trio.
Christophorus CHE 0131-2 26
Rossini, G. Sonata à quattro no 5 in E flat (1804). Herrmann Klemeyer, fl; Hans Schöneberger, cl; Josef Peters, bn; Olaf Klamand, hn.
Calig CAL 50850 14
Spohr, L. Symphony no 2 in D minor, op 49 (1820). Singapore SO/Choo Hoey.
Marco Polo 8.220360 29
12:00 CLASSIC JAZZ with Dave Mac
13:00 WORLD MUSIC
Whirled Wide with James Ranieri
14:00 THE PIANO SONATA
Sonatas of Johannes Brahms, Part 3 Prepared by Rex Burgess
Brahms, J. Variations in A minor on a theme by Paganini, op 35 (1863). Tamás Vásáry, pf. DG 479 1965 21
Sonata no 3 in F minor, op 5 (1853). Julius Katchen, pf.
Philips 456 856-2 33
15:00 SUNDAY SPECIAL
Celebrating David Oistrakh
Prepared by Anne Irish
Sarasate, P. de Navarra, Spanish dance in A, op 33 (1889). David Oistrakh, vn; Igor Oistrakh, vn; Gewandhaus O/Franz Konwitschny.
DG 463 616-2 6
Sibelius, J. Violin concerto in D minor, op 47 (1903/05). David Oistrakh, vn; Stockholm FO/ Sixten Ehrling.
Testament SBT 1032 31
Bartók, B. Six Rumanian folk dances, Sz68 (1915). David Oistrakh, vn; Inna Kollegorskaya, pf.
Brilliant Classics 8402 6
Vivaldi, A. Double concerto in D, RV512. Isaac Stern, vn; David Oistrakh, vn; William Smith, hpd; Members of Philadelphia O/ Eugene Ormandy.
Sony SM2K 66 472 9
Grieg, E. Sonata no 2 in G, op 13 (1867). David Oistrakh, vn; Vladimir Yampolski, pf. Brilliant Classics 8402 21
Beethoven, L. Triple concerto in C, op 56 (1803-04). David Oistrakh, vn; Mstislav Rostropovich, vc; Sviatoslav Richter, pf; Berlin PO/Herbert von Karajan.
EMI 5 66902 2 37
17:00 HOSANNA
Prepared by Jeremy Hall
Bairstow, E. Jesu, the very thought of Thee. Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge/David Hill.
Hyperion CDA67497 3
Howells, H. Psalm 122. Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge; Owain Park, org; Stephen Layton, cond.
Hyperion CDA68105 3
Hymn. O Thou who camest from above. Choir of Westminster Abbey; Robert Quinney, org; James O’Donnell, cond.
Hyperion CDA68013 3
Tomkins, T. Magnificat; Nunc dimittis. Oxford Camerata; Laurence Cummings, org; Jeremy Summerley, cond.
Naxos 8.5534794 8
Langlais, J. Messe solennelle. Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge; Edward PictonTubervill, org; Andrew Nethsingha, cond.
Chandos CHAN 10842 18
Poulenc, F. Salve Regina. The Sixteen/Harry Christophers.
Coro COR16149 4
Hymn. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty. Choir of Westminster Abbey; Robert Quinney, org; James O’Donnell, cond. Hyperion CDA68013 3
Vierne, L. Final, from Symphony no 3 in F sharp minor, op 28. Jeremy Filsell, org.
Signum SIGCD063 6
18:00 COMPOSER FOCUS
Johann Svendsen
Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans
Svendsen, J. Romance in G, op 26 (1881). Marianne Thorsen, vn; Bergen PO/Neeme Järvi.
Chandos CHAN 10693 8
Norwegian Artists' Carnival, op 14. Trondheim SO/Ole Kristian Ruud.
Virgin 5 45128 2 7
String octet in A, op 3, mvts 2 and 3 (1866). Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble.
Chandos CHAN 9358 17
String quartet in A minor, op 1, mvt 3 (1865). Kontra Quartet.
BIS CD-753 4
Allegro; Finale, from Symphony no 1 in D, op 4 (1865-66). Danish National RSO/Thomas Dausgaard.
Chandos CHAN 9932 15
19:00 JAZZ INTERACTION with Isobel Archer
20:00 SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT
Prepared by Chris Blower
Coles, C. From the Scottish Highlands (190507). BBC Scottish SO/Martyn Brabbins. Hyperion CDA67293 13
Bruch, M. Scottish fantasy in E flat, op 46 (1880). Midori, vn; Natalie Tal Glaser, hp; Israel PO/Zubin Mehta.
Sony SK 58967 31
Mendelssohn, F. Symphony no 3 in A minor, op 56, Scottish (1842). Tasmanian SO/ Sebastian Lang-Lessing.
ABC 476 3623 39
21:30 NEW HORIZONS
Prepared by James Nightingale
Whitwell, S. Starwalker (2020). Matt Whithers, gui; Sally Whitwell, pf.
ABC ABCL0084 12
Sainsbury, C. Singing stone (2021). Joel Bennett, tpt; Don Immel, tb; Ken Murray, gui.
ABC ABCL0086D 13
Ilean, L. Arcing, stilling, bending, gathering (2023). Emma McGrath, vn; Tilman Robinson elec; Aura Go, pf; Musicians from the Australian National Academy of Music.
NMC D264 20
Shaw, C. Ritornello 2 (pub. 2019). Attacca Quartet.
Nonesuch 7559-79260-9 17
Payne, A. Visions and journeys (2002). BBC SO/Andrew Davis.
NMC D281 21
23:00 JAZZ AFTER HOURS
Portraits with Maddy Monjo
MONDAY 21
00:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Robert Small
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
A year in retrospect: 1941
Prepared by Rita Felton
Gould, M. Spirituals in five movements (1941). Eastman-Rochester O/Howard Hanson.
Mercury 432-016-2 18
Hill, A. Gloria in excelsis, from Symphony no 2, Joy of life (1941). Adelaide Singers; Adelaide Philharmonic Ch & SO/Patrick Thomas.
ABC 442 377-2 6
Bozza, E. En forêt, op 40 (1941). Barry Tuckwell, hn; Daniel Blumenthal, pf. Etcetera KTC 1135 7
Berkeley, L. String quartet no 2, op 15 (1941). Maggini Quartet.
Naxos 8.570415 19
Martinu, B. Sonata no 2 (1941). Paul Watkins, vc; Huw Watkins, pf.
Chandos CHAN 10602 19
Lustig, M. Sonata (1941). Alice Giles, hp. Tall Poppies TP213 11
10:30 CONCERT HALL
A musical maverick
Prepared by James Nightingale
Harrison, L. Excerpts from Suite for symphonic strings (1936-60). American Composers O/Dennis Russell Davies. Argo 444 560-2 13
Bernstein, L. Serenade after Plato’s Symposium (1954). Joshua Bell, vn; Philharmonia O/David Zinman.
Sony SK 89358
30
Ives, C. Symphony no 1 (1898-1901).
Melbourne SO/Andrew Davis.
Chandos CHSA 5152 40
12:00 SWING AND BEYOND with Jeannie McInnes
13:00 A VIENNA MASTERS CONCERT
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Beethoven, L. Leonora overture no 3, op 72a (1806). New York PO/Leonard Bernstein. CBS MK 42222 13
Haydn, J. Keyboard concerto in D, Hob. XVIII:11 (1781). Mikhail Pletnev, pf; German Chamber PO, Bremen.
Virgin 5 45196 2 21
Bruckner, A. Te Deum (1881-84). Maria Stader, sop; Sieglinde Wagner, cont; Ernst Haefliger, ten; Peter Lagger, bass; German Opera Ch; Berlin PO/Eugen Jochum. Decca 478 3640 22
Schubert, F. Symphony no 5 in B flat, D485 (1816). Riga Sinfonietta/Maxim Rysanov. Onyx ONYX 4183 25
14:30 AUSTRALIAN VIOLINISTS
Prepared by James Nightingale
Bach, J.S. Sonata no 5 in F minor, BWV1018 (bef.1725). Elizabeth Wallfisch, vn; Paul Nicholson, hpd.
Hyperion CDD22025 16
Bach, J. Christian Violin concerto in C. Anna McDonald, vn; Hanover Band/Anthony Halstead.
cpo 999 627-2 21
Beethoven, L. Sonata no 8 in G, op 30 no 3 (1801-02). Richard Tognetti, vn; Erin Helyard, fp.
ABC 481 9075 18
Edwards, R. Violin concerto, Maninyas (1988). Adele Anthony, vn; Adelaide SO/Arvo Volmer.
Canary Classics CC09 26
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Michael Field
19:00 JAZZ ABOUT TOWN with Deborah Evans
20:00 STORMY MONDAY with Austin Harrison
22:00 JAZZ AFTER HOURS with Eddie Bernasconi
TUESDAY 22
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Julie Simonds
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Handel, G. Suite no 5 in E, HWV430, The harmonious blacksmith (pub. 1720). Alicia de Larrocha, pf.
Philips 456 886-2 13
Alkan, C-V. Grand duo concertant in F sharp minor, op 21 (1840). Dong-Suk Kang, vn; Olivier Gardon, pf. Timpani 1C 1013 21
Kuhnau, J. Sonata VI, Jacob’s tomb, from Musicalische (pub. 1700). John Butt, hpd. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907133 13
Brahms, J. Variations on a theme by Haydn, op 56b (1873). Alfons Kontarsky, Aloys
Kontarsky, pf.
DG 479 1965 20
Shostakovich, D. Trio no 1 in C minor, op 8 (1923). Susie Park, vn; Timo-Veikko Valve, vc; Kathryn Selby, pf.
Fine Music concert recording 14
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Rita Felton
Weber, C.M. Overture to Peter Schmoll (1803). Berlin PO/Herbert von Karajan.
DG 419 070-2 10
Grieg, E. Piano concerto in A minor, op 16 (1868). Simon Tedeschi, pf; Queensland SO/ Richard Bonynge.
ABC 481 011-7 31
Beethoven, L. Symphony no 6 in F, op 68, Pastoral (1808). Vienna PO/Andris Nelsons. DG 483 7071 9 41
12:00 JAZZ RHYTHM with Jeannie McInnes
13:00 THE COMPOSER PERFORMS
Prepared by Derek Parker
Stravinsky, I. Serenade in A (1925). Igor Stravinsky, pf.
LP Seraphim 60183 11
Bartók, B. Rhapsody no 1 (1928). József Szigeti, vn; Béla Bartók, pf. Vanguard OVC 8008 9
Grainger, P. Ramble on the last love duet in Der Rosenkavalier (1926-27). Percy Grainger, reproducing pf.
Nimbus NI 8809 7
Gershwin, G. Rhapsody in blue (1924).
George Gershwin, reproducing pf. Foné 90 F 16 CD 13
14:00 THE BROWN FAMILY
Iona, Ian and Timothy Prepared by Robert Miller
Vivaldi, A. Violin concerto no 12 in B minor, RV391, from La cetra. Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Iona Brown, vn & dir.
Decca 448 110-2 14
Lloyd Webber, W. Three Spring miniatures (1952); The call of the morning (1950). Ian Brown, pf.
Hyperion CDA67008 7
Debussy, C. Sonata (1915). Christopher van Kampen, vc; Ian Brown, pf.
Virgin VC 7 91148 2 12
Haydn, J. Double concerto in E flat. Hermann Baumann, hn; Timothy Brown, hn; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Iona Brown.
Philips 422 346-2 18
Schumann, R. Ich wandelte unter den Bäumen; Berg’ und Burgen, from Liederkreis, op 24 (1840). Toby Spence, ten; Ian Brown, pf. Hyperion CDA66930 8
Mozart, L. Sinfonia da caccia. Hermann Baumann, hn; Radovan Vlatkovic, hn;Timothy Brown, hn; Nicholas Hill, hn; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Iona Brown.
Philips 416 815-2 11
Schubert, F. String quartet in D minor, D810, Death and the maiden (1824; orch. Mahler).
Norwegian CO/Iona Brown.
Chandos CHAN 9616 37
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Michael Morton-Evans
19:00 THE JAZZ BEAT with Lloyd Capps
20:00 JUST IN with David Garrett
A selection from the latest recordings to arrive at the Fine Music Library
22:00 CHAMBER SOIRÉE
Prepared by Anne-Louise Luccarini
Ireland, J. Sextet (1898). Robert Plane, cl; David Pyatt, hn; Maggini Quartet. Naxos 8.570550 27
00:00
03:00
Kats-Chernin, E. Slicked back tango (1995). Tamara-Anna Cislowska, Elena Kats-Chernin, pf.
ABC 481 6430 2
Britten, B. Tit for tat (1931/68). John ShirleyQuirk, bar; Benjamin Britten, pf.
Decca 478 5364 9
Mozart, W. Trio in E flat, K498, Kegelstatt (1786). Gidon Kremer, vn; Kim Kashkashian, va; Valery Afanassiev, pf.
DG 415 483-2 21
Gade, N. String octet in F, op 17 (pub. 1848). L’Archibudelli; Smithsonian Chamber Players. Sony SK 48307 29
Beethoven, L. Sonata no 9 in A, op 47, Kreutzer (1802-03). Augustin Dumay, vn; Maria João Pires, pf. DG 479 5964 38
WEDNESDAY 23
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Stephen Wilson
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Rescued from the shadows
Prepared by Chris Blower
Eggert, J.N. Incidental music to Svante Sture (1812). Gävle SO/Gérard Korsten. Naxos 8.572457 14
Paer, F. Io morrò, from L’eroismo in amore (1815). Birgitte Christensen, sop; Siri Karoline Thornhill, sop; Sofie Almroth, mezz; Ann Hallenberg, mezz; Marius Roth Christensen, ten; Fredrik Akselberg, ten; Johannes Weisser, bar; Stavanger Chamber Choir & SO/Fabio Biondi.
naïve V 5309 9
Neukomm, S. Serenade in B flat for wind octet and double bass (1796). Consortium Classicum.
Schwann 310 002 H1 13
Vorisek, J. Sonata quasi una fantasia in B flat minor, op 20 (1824). Olga Tverskaya, pf. Opus 111 OP30241 18
Krumpholtz, J-B. Sonata en forme de scène de mezzo caractère. Stephanie Paulet, vn; Sandrine Chatron, hp. Ambroisie AM 179 13
Sirmen, M. Quartet no 1 in E flat (pub.1769). Allegri String Quartet. Brilliant Classics 97008 12
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Frank Morrison
Beethoven, L. Eleven Viennese dances, WoO17 (1819). Tasmanian SO/Jacques Moscato.
LP ABC/WRC VXL1 4065 18
Massenet, J. Piano concerto in E flat (1902). Aldo Ciccolini, pf; Monte Carlo PO/Sylvain Cambreling.
EMI CDM 7 64277 2 30
Chadwick, G. Symphony no 3 in F (1894).
Detroit SO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 9685 35
12:00 JAZZ SKETCHES with Robert Vale
13:00 IN CONVERSATION with Simon Moore
14:00 AMERICAN IDYLLS
Prepared by James Nightingale
MacDowell, E. New England idylls, op 62 (1902). James Barbagallo, pf.
Marco Polo 8.223631 16
Gershwin, G. Suite from Girl crazy (1930; arr. Elliott, Hannigan). Barbara Hanningan, sop; Ludwig O. Alpha Alpha 293 13
Price, F. String quartet in A minor (pub. 1935). Catalyst Quartet. Azica ACD-71346 32
Barber, S. Knoxville: Summer of 1915 (1947). Kathleen Battle, sop; O of St Luke’s/André Previn.
DG 437 787-2 15
Adams, J. Short ride in a fast machine (1986). San Francisco SO/Edo de Waart. Nonesuch 979 144-2 4
Higdon, J. Legacy (1999). Pei-Yao Wang, pf. Naxos 8.559662 6
Torke, M. An American abroad (1998-2001). Royal Scottish NO/Marin Alsop. Naxos 8.559167 21
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Tom Forrester-Paton
19:00 PLANET JAZZ with Xavier Bichon
20:00 AT THE OPERA
The supernatural, Part 4
Prepared by Peter Poole
Weber, C.M. Der Freischütz. Opera in three acts. Libretto by Johan Friedrich Kind. First performed Berlin, 1821.
MAX: Andreas Schager, ten
AGATHE: Lise Davidsen, sop
KUNO: Fritz Ollendorf, bass
KASPAR: Alan Held, bass-bar
OTTOKAR: Markus Eiche, bar MDR Leipzig Radio Choir; Frankfurt RSO/ Marek Janowski.
PentaTone PTC 5186 788 1:56
Max, a forester, loves Agathe, and to succeed her father, Kuno, as head forester, a test of marksmanship skill is required. Max loses in the target practice. Kaspar persuades Max to cast seven magic bullets which will kill anything the shooter wants. Kaspar, whose soul is to be forfeited to the devil on the following day, hopes to substitute Max in his place. Max, fearing he will lose Agathe if he loses the contest, goes with Kaspar at midnight to the terrible Wolf's Glen to cast the magic bullets. Kaspar calls upon Samiel,
the Black Huntsman, and when Max arrives, Samiel conjures up the shape of Agathe drowning herself, despairing at Max's lack of success, whereupon Max begins the casting of the bullets.
Agathe dreams of ill omens. The hermit tells Agathe that her bridal wreath will protect her from danger. The bridesmaids arrive with the bridal wreath but when the box is opened, it is a funeral wreath.
Max and Kaspar divide the bullets between them. Kaspar deliberately uses his last bullet leaving Max with the seventh which is controlled by the Evil One. As Max fires at a target, Samiel guides the bullet so that it is aimed at Agathe. Her bridal wreath deflects the bullet which strikes Kaspar. Samiel grasps him instead of Max, whereupon Kaspar expires with a curse upon his lips. Prince Ottokar, on learning about the magic bullets, pronounces the sentence of banishment on Max. The hermit pleads for Max saying that if he lives a faultless life, he should gain forgiveness and be permitted to marry Agathe after one year. The Prince agrees.
Overture to Preziosa (1821). Staatskapelle Dresden/Gustav Kuhn.
Brilliant Classics 99935
8 What refuge here?, from Euryanthe (1823). Gerald Finley, bar; London PO/Edward Gardner.
Chandos CHAN 3167
22:30 MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
A musical maverick Prepared by James Nightingale
Ives, C. Central Park in the dark (1906). Chicago SO/Michael Tilson Thomas. CBS MK 42381
Sonata no 2 (1914-17). Curt Thompson, vn; Rodney Waters, pf.
Naxos 8.559119
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7
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Decoration Day (1912). Los Angeles PO/Zubin Mehta.
Decca 475 7470
10
The All-enduring (1896). Robert Gardner, bar; J.J. Penna, pf.
Naxos 8.559269
Piano sonata no 2, Concord Mass (c191622/40s). Dieter Sonntag, fl; Walter Stangl, va; Roberto Szidon, pf.
DG 477 5439
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THURSDAY 24 FRIDAY 25
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Simon Moore
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Romantics, tributes and dedications
Prepared by Robert Miller
Suppé, F. Overture to The beautiful Galathea (1865). New York PO/Leonard Bernstein. CBS MYK 44719 8
Triebert, C-L. Fantasy on a Limousin air. Bert Lucarelli, ob; Simon Wynberg, gui. Price-Less D 21062 10
Bizet, G. Suite from La jolie fille de Perth. Mexico PO/Enrique Bátiz. Brilliant Classics 94404 13
Rameau, J-P. Cruelle mère des amours, from Hippolyte et Aricie. Anne Sofie von Otter, mezz; Les Arts Florissants/William Christie. Archiv 477 8610 6
Moscheles, I. Grand duo, op 102, Homage to Weber (1841). Stephanie McCallum, Erin Helyard, pf.
trptk TTK0005 15
Tárrega, F. Recuerdos de la Alhambra. Craig Ogden, gui. Chandos CHAN 9743 6
Berwald, F. Grand septet in B flat for winds and strings. Gaudier Ensemble. Hyperion CDA66834 22
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Anne Irish Grieg, E. Holberg suite, op 40 (1884). Northern Sinfonia/Paul Tortelier. EMI CDM 1 66419 2 18
Dvorák, A. Cello concerto in A, B10 (1865). Steven Isserlis, vc; Mahler CO/Daniel Harding. Hyperion CDA67917 34
Ries, F. Symphony no 5 in D minor, op 112. Zurich CO/Howard Griffiths. cpo 999 547-2 30
12:00 JAZZ AFTER NOON with Sue Jowell
13:00 ALL ROADS LEAD TO BEETHOVEN
Prepared by Anne-Louise Luccarini
Salieri, A. Triple concerto in D (c1770). Heinz Holliger, ob; Thomas Demenga, vc; Camerata Bern/Thomas Füri, vn & dir.
Archiv 410 599-2 25
Vogler, G. Symphony in D minor (1782). London Mozart Players/Matthias Bamert. Chandos CHAN 10504 19
Schubert, F. Piano trio no 1 in B flat, D898 (1827). Trio Wanderer.
Harmonia Mundi HMC 902002/03 40 Beethoven, L. Sonata no 21 in C, op 53, Waldstein (1803-04). Radu Lupu, pf. Decca 478 2826 26
15:00 LE PAPILLON
Prepared by Derek Parker
Offenbach, J. Ballet: Le papillon (1860). London SO/Richard Bonynge.
LP Decca SXL 6588 55
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Marilyn Schock
19:00 THE NEW JAZZ STANDARD with Frank Presley
20:00 THE WORLD OF A SYMPHONY
Florence Price: Symphony no 1
Prepared by Robert Miller
Gershwin, G. Cuban overture (1932). Rochester PO/Jeff Tyzik. Harmonia Mundi HMU 807441 11
Price, F. Piano quintet in A minor (1935-36). Michelle Cann, pf; Catalyst Quartet. Azica ACD-71346 27
Kern, J. The song is you, from Music in the air (1932). Sylvia McNair, sop; David Finck, db; André Previn, pf.
Philips 442 129-2 5
Price, F. Fantasie nègre (1929-37). Michelle Cann, pf.
Curtis Studio 5-May-2023 26
Symphony no 1 in E minor (1932). Philadelphia O/Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
DG 486 20296 40
22:00 SEGOVIA Part 4
The maestro
Prepared by Tony Smuts
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, M. Platero; A Platero en el cielo de Moguer, from Platero y yo, op 190 (1960). Norbert Kraft, gui.
Chandos CHAN 8890 6
Esplá, O. Two Levantine impressions. Andrés Segovia, gui.
DG 474 9612 3
Lauro, A. Valse criollo. Andrés Segovia, gui.
DG 474 9612 3
Albéniz, I. Sevilla, op 47 no 3 (1886). John Williams, gui. Sony 88697529852 5
Segovia, A. Estudio sin luz; Estudio in E (1912). Eliot Fisk, gui. MusicMasters 01612-67174-2 6
22:30 ULTIMA THULE
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Troy Fil
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
A journey through history
Prepared by Jennifer Foong
Schubert, F. Overture to Alfonso und Estrella, D732 (1821-22). L’Orfeo Baroque O/Michi Gaigg.
DHM G010003653330K 6
Pleyel, I. Quintet in E flat for flute, oboe and strings, op 10 no 3. Ensemble Urs Mächler. Sipario CS 28C 18
Stanford, C. Villiers La belle dame sans merci. Janet Baker, mezz; Gerald Moore, pf. EMI CDM 5 65009 2 6
Rachmaninov, S. Russian rhapsody (1891). John Ogdon, pf; Brenda Lucas, pf. ASV DCA 636 10
Veress, S. Four Transylvanian dances (194349). Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. Sony SK 62005 13
Respighi, O. Sonata in B minor (1917). AnneSophie Mutter, vn; Lambert Orkis, pf.
DG 469 503-2 25
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Michael Field
Wagner, R. Overture to Rienzi (1840). Cleveland O/George Szell. CBS M2YK 46466 13
Clementi, M. Piano concerto in C (c1790). Felicja Blumental, pf; Prague SO/Alberto Zedda.
Brana Records BR 0008 23
Korngold, E. Symphony in F sharp, op 40 (1951). Philadelphia O/Franz Welser-Möst. EMI 5 56169 2 48
12:00 A JAZZ HOUR with Barry O'Sullivan
13:00 PIANO PLUS
Prepared by Derek Parker
Beethoven, L. Theme and variations, op 42 (1796-97; arr. from Serenade in C, op 8). Maxim Rysanov, va; Jacob Katsnelson, pf. Onyx 4108 10
Khachaturian, A. Sonata (1932). Christophe Boulier, vn; Miklos Schön, pf.
REM 311304 18
Mozart, W. Six variations in G minor on Hélas, j’ai perdu mon amant, K360 (1781; arr. Youn). Nils Mönkemeyer, va; William Youn, pf. Sony 88985305412 11
Weber, C.M. Grand duet, op 48 (1815-16).
Walter Boeykens, cl; Robert Groslot, pf.
Harmonia Mundi HMC 901481 17
Schubert, F. Sonata in A minor, D 821, Arpeggione (1824). Antonio Menseses, vc; Maria João Pires, pf. DG 479 5964 25
14:30 MOZART AND CONTEMPORARIES
Prepared by Paul Cooke
Mozart, W. Scingete le catené; Godiam la pace, trionfi Amore, from Idomeneo, K366 (1981). Fiona Campbell, ct; Cantillation; O of the Antipodes/Antony Walker.
ABC 476 6250 3
Righini, V. Oboe concerto in C (1806).
Anthony Camden, ob; City of London Sinfonia/ Nicholas Ward.
Naxos 8.553433 4
Per pietà, deh, ricercate, from L’incontro inaspettato (1785). Patrice Michaels, sop; Classical Arts O/Stephen Alltop.
Cedille CDR 90000 064 5
Salieri, A. E voi da buon marito … Non vo’ gia che vi sunoino; Alfin son sola … Sola e mesta, from La cifra. Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; O of the Age of Enlightenment/Ádám Fischer. Decca 475 100-2 12
Concerto in C (1774). Geoffrey Collins, fl; David Nuttall, ob; Dene Olding, vn; Dimity Hall, vn; Irena Morozova, va; David Pereira, vc; Dorith Herskovits, db; Paul Dyer, hpd. Fine Music concert recording 19
Martín y Soler, V. In quegli anni; Ah mal aya, a quella mano!, from Una cosa rara (1786). Matthew Rose, bar; Arcangelo/Jonathan Cohen.
Hyperion CDA68078 8
Storace, S. Captivity (1793). Invocation/ Timothy Roberts.
Hyperion CDA66740 6
Mozart, W. Sonata no 8 in A minor, K310 (1778). Alfred Brendel, pf. Philips 454 244-2 22
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with David Brett
19:00 FRIDAY JAZZ SESSION with Remi Marchand
20:00 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Orchestral Wagner
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Wagner, R. Symphony in E, mvt 1 (1834). Philadelphia O/Wolfgang Sawallisch. EMI 5 56165 2 14
Overture to Rienzi (1840). Munich PO/Hans Knappertsbusch.
DG 479 1148 14
Prelude and Liebestod, from Tristan and Isolde (1857-59). Chicago SO/Daniel Barenboim. Teldec 4509-99595-2 17
Prelude; Siegfried’s Rhine journey; Siegfried’s death; Funeral march, from The twilight of the gods(1869-74). Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. Naxos 8.572767 27
Siegfried idyll (1870). New York PO/Pierre Boulez.
Sony SMK 64 108 17
Prelude; Good Friday music, from Parsifal (1882). Berlin PO/Claudio Abbado. DG 474 377-2 19
22:00 BAROQUE AND BEFORE
Music from Renaissance England Prepared by Glenys Eddy
Tomkins, T. Verse anthem: Above the stars (17th C). Red Byrd; Rose Consort of Viols.
Naxos 8.550602 4
Tallis, T. Mass for four voices (16th C). Chapelle Du Roi/Alistair Dixon.
Brilliant Classics 93612 22
Dowland, J. My Lord Willoughby's welcome home; What if a day; Mrs Clifton's almain; Can she excuse (1597); Mrs Winter's jump; Round battle galliard; The frog galliard (1597), from The Dowland lute book (16th-17th C) . Jakob Lindberg, lute.
Brilliant Classics 93698 10
Byrd, W. Ne perdas cum implis à 5; De lamentatione Jeremiae prophetae à 5 (c1585).
Cardinall’s Musick/Andrew Carwood.
ASV CD GAU 170 15
Pavan; Galliard; Triumph with pleasant melody; In nomine no 5 (16th-17th C). Red Byrd; Rose Consort of Viols.
Naxos 8.550604 11
Taverner, J. Mass: The Western Wynde (early 16th C). The Sixteen/Harry Christophers. Hyperion CDS44401/10 28
Tomkins, T. Fantasia no 1; A fancy for two to play; Pavan and Galliard: Earl Strafford (1647); Galliard (16th-17th C). Red Byrd; Rose Consort of Viols.
Naxos 8.550602 14
SATURDAY 26
00:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
06:00 SATURDAY MORNING MUSIC with Stephen Wilson
09:00 WHAT'S ON IN MUSIC
Our weekly guide to musical events in and around Sydney
09:05 THE PIANO ALONE
Prepared by Prepred by Rita Felton
Mendelssohn, F. Variations sérieuses in D minor, op 54 (1841). Richard Burnett, pf. Amon Ra SAR 38 12
Mozart, W. Fantasia in C minor, K475 (1785). Daniel Barenboim, pf.
LP EMI EX 27 0324 3 14
Chopin, F. Sonata no 2 in B flat minor, op 35 (1837). Marilyn Meier, pf.
LP Chartreuse MAM 29464 22
10:00 CENTRES OF MUSIC
Rome and The Vatican, Part 2 Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Marenzio, L. Gia torna; Cruda Amarilli. Amaryllis Consort.
IMP PCD 822 6
Rossi, M. Toccata settima (pub. 1637). Mats Klingfors, bn; Niklas Eklund, tpt; Marc Ullrich, tpt; Tormod Dalen, vc; Knut Johannessen, org. Naxos 8.553593 5
Victoria, T. de Motet and Mass: O quam gloriosum est regnum. Choir of Kings College, Cambridge/Stephen Cleobury.
Decca 478 5637 25
Frescobaldi, G. Three canzonas, from First book of canzonas (pub. 1628/34). Aurora Musicale/Lucinda Moon, vn & dir. Fine Music concert recording 9 Anerio, F. Christe Redemptor omnium. Choir of Westminster Cathedral/James O'Donnell. Hyperion CDA66417
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Frescobaldi, G. Capriccio no 12 on Ruggiero's aria, from Capriccios, bk 1 (pub. 1624). Roberto Loreggian, org. Brilliant Classics 94111 8
Lorenzani, P. Litany of Our Lady. Le Concert Spirituel/Hervé Niquet. Naxos 8.553648 9
Frescobaldi, G. Aria detta ballata. Andrew Lawrence-King, baroque harps. Hyperion CDA66518
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11:30 ON PARADE
A musical maverick
Prepared by James Nightingale
Ives, C. Overture and march, 1776 (1903); Suite: Old home days (arr. Elkus); March: Omega lambda chi (1896); Runaway horse on Main Street (c1905); Decoration Day (1912).
The President’s Own United States Marine Band/Timothy Foley. Naxos 8.570559
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12:00 URBAN JAZZ LOUNGE with Leita Hutchings
13:00 IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD
with Maureen Meers
Nostalgic music 1and artists from the 30s, 40s and 50s and occasionally beyond, in a trip down many memory lanes
14:00 CLARINET TRIO Part 4
Prepared by Chris Blower Farrenc, L. Trio in E flat, op 44 (1854-56). Deborah de Graaff, cl; Georg Pedersen, vc; Natalia Sheludiakova, pf.
Fine Music concert recording 27
14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE
Choral masterworks
Prepared by Tom Forrester-Paton Stanford, C. Villiers Stabat Mater, op 96 (1906). Ingrid Attrot, sop; Pamela Helen Stephen, mezz; Nigel Robson, ten; Stephen Varcoe, bar; Ian Watson, org; Darius Battiwalla, org; Leeds Philharmonic Ch; BBC PO/Richard Hickox.
Chandos CHAN 9548 43
Elgar, E. Oratorio: The dream of Gerontius, op 38 (1900). Sarah Connolly, mezz; Stuart Skelton, ten; David Soar, bass; BBC Symphony Ch & O/Andrew Davis.
Chandos CHSA5140 (2) 1:33
17:00 SOCIETY SPOT
Sydney Schubert Society
Prepared by Ross Hayes
18:00 STAGE AND SCREEN
Prepared by Angela Cockburn Kander, J. Wilkommen, from Cabaret (1966).
MCA HIPD-4027 1
Various. I remember you; Strike up the band; Blues in the night; You're the cure for what ails me; Ask me again. Charles Germele, bar; Band/Christopher Marlowe.
Archangel APCD-2 20
Coward, N. Some day I’ll find you, from Private lives (1930). June Bronhill, sop; O/ Brian Fahey.
EMI 3891632 3
Uncle Harry; Loch Lomond (trad.); A room with a view; Let's do it. Noël Coward, voice; Peter Matz, pf; Carl Hayes O. Sony MDK 47253 13
Various. Sell me; An Englishman needs time; Come-on-a-my-house; Hate/Love New York; Ain't misbehavin'. Eartha Kitt, voice; Band/ Daryl Waters.
DRG Records drg91499 17
19:00 EMERGENT JAZZ with Keith Pettigrew
20:00 THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Prepared by Jennifer Foong
Rameau, J-P. Motet: Quam dilecta (1713-15). Véronique Gens, sop; Isabelle Desrochers, sop; Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, high ten; Hervé Lamy, bar; Peter Harvey, bass-bar; Marcos Louriero de Sa, bass-bar; Stephan Imboden, bass; Le Concert Spirituel/Hervé Niquet.
Virgin 5 61526 2 20
Cantata: Thétis (1718). Peter Harvey, bar; London Baroque.
BIS CD-1495 10
Les sauvages, from Pièces de clavecin (1724).
Grigory Sokolov, pf.
DG 479 5426 2
La poule, from Nouvelles suites de pièces de clavecin (1728). Kenneth Gilbert, hpd.
Archiv 479 1045 3
Ballet music from Hippolyte et Aricie (1733).
Les Arts Florissants/William Christie. Erato 3984-26129-2 20 Suite from Dardanus (1739). O of the 18th Century/Frans Brüggen.
Philips 420 240-2 25
Premier concert, from Pièces de clavecin en concert (pub. 1741). Lars Fryden, vn; Nikolaus Harnoncourt, va da gamba; Gustav Leonhardt, hpd.
Vanguard 08 2023 71 8
Air tendre pour les Muses, from Le temple de la gloire (1745). Les Musiciens du Louvre/Marc Minkowski.
Archiv 479 1045 4
Overture to Zaïs (1748). Les Talens Lyriques/ Christophe Rousset.
L’Oiseau-Lyre 455 293-2 5
Écoutez l'amour, from Les Boréades. Monteverdi Choir; English Baroque Soloists; Lyons Opera O/John Eliot Gardiner. Erato 4509-98524-2 6
22:00 SATURDAY NIGHT AT HOME
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Respighi, O. Piano concerto in A minor (1902). Geoffrey Tozer, pf; BBC PO/Edward Downes.
Chandos CHAN 9285 24
Chausson, E. Concert in D, op 21 (1889-91). Stephen Shipps, vn; Eric Larsen, pf; Wihan String Quartet.
Naxos 8.572468
42
Grieg, E. Incidental music to Peer Gynt, op 23 (1874-75). Elly Ameling, sop; Geraldine Walther, va; San Francisco Symphony Ch & O/ Edo de Waart.
Philips 432 192-2
SUNDAY 27
00:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
06:00 SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC with Peter Poole
09:00 MUSICA SACRA
Prepared by Jacky Ternisien
Charpentier, M-A. Beatus vir (c1695; transcr. Blanchard). Evelyne Brunner, sop; Helena Vieira, sop; Alain Zaepfel, ct; Alejandro Ramirez, ten; Philippe Huttenlocher, bass; Gulbenkian Foundation of Lisbon Symphonic Choir & O/Michel Corboz.
Erato 2292-45083-2 18
Couperin, F. Dialogues sur les grands jeux, from Messe pour les couvents. Douglas Lawrence, org.
Move MD 3224 1
Saint-Saëns, C. Requiem Mass, op 54 (1878). Marie-Paule Dotti, sop; Guillemette Laurens, mezz; Luca Lombardo, ten; Nicolas Testé, bass; Swiss-Italian Radio Ch & O/Diego Fasolis.
Chandos CHAN 10214 35
10:00 THE CLASSICAL ERA
Prepared by Di Cox
Schubert, F. 15 Dances, from Original dances, D365 (arr. Schubert). Gil Shaham, vn; Göran Söllscher, gui.
DG 479 2565 12
Mozart, W. Sonata in D, K448 (1781). Christoph Eschenbach, pf; Justus Frantz, pf. DG 435 042-2 24
Weber, C.M. Clarinet concerto no 1 in F minor, op 73 (1811). Janet Hilton, cl; City of Birmingham SO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 8305 21
Beethoven, L. Adelaïde, op 46 (1794-95). Heinrich Schlusnus, bar; Franz Rupp, pf. Conifer TQ 305 6
Haydn, J. Quartet in G, Hob.III:81 (1799). Australian String Quartet. ABC 426 805-2 25
Dittersdorf, C. Symphony in D, The fall of Phaëton (1783). Failoni O/Hanspeter Gmür. Naxos 8.553368 23
12:00 CLASSIC JAZZ with Dave Mac
13:00 WORLD MUSIC Whirled Wide with Gerry Myerson
44
14:00 SUNDAY SPECIAL Young Virtuosi Award Finals with Julie Simonds
17:00 HOSANNA
Prepared by Neil McEwan
Victoria, T. de Motet: O quam gloriosum. Monteverdi Choir/John Eliot Gardiner. Soli Deo Gloria SDG 701 3
Hymn. O what their joy and their glory must be. Choir of King’s College, Cambridge; Benjamin Bayl, org; Stephen Cleobury, cond. Best Hymns 100 9 48306 2 8
Ramsey, R. How are the mighty fall’n. Stile Antico.
Harmonia Mundi HMU 807554 7
Haydn, J. Kyrie; Gloria, from Mass in D minor, HobXXII:11, Nelson Mass (1798). Jennifer Bates, sop; Anne Fisch, cont; Christopher Bogg, ten; Stephen Bennett, bass; Sydney Philharmonia Cantata Choir; David Miller, org; Australian CO/John Grundy.
Fine Music concert recording 36
Pärt, A. Magnificat anima mea Dominum (1989). Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; Tallinn CO/Tönu Kaljuste, ECM ECM 1505 7
Handel, G. Coronation anthem:The King shall rejoice, HWV260 (1727). Westminster Abbey Choir & O/Simon Preston.
DG 478 5183 10
18:00 INSPIRED BY MOZART
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Hoffmeister, F. Flute quartet in A, after Mozart’s K331, Alla turca. Israel Flute Ensemble.
CDI 18809 24
Beethoven, L. 12 Variations on Mozart's Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen, op 66 (1796). Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Emanuel Ax, pf. CBS M2K 42446 11
Chopin, F. Variations on Mozart’s Là ci darem la mano, op 2 (1827). Kun-Woo Paik, pf; Warsaw PO/Antoni Witt.
Decca 475 169-2 18
19:00 JAZZ INTERACTION with Eddie Bernasconi
20:00 SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT
Prepared by Robert Miller
Saint-Georges, J. Symphonie concertante in G, op 13 (1782). Miriam Fried, vn; Jaime Laredo, vn; London SO/Paul Freeman.
LP CBS SBR 235692 15
Coleridge-Taylor, S. Four characteristic waltzes, op 22 (1898). RTÉ Concert O/Adrian Leaper.
Marco Polo 8.223516 14
Lafitte, J. Violin concerto in F sharp minor (1864). Rachel Barton Pine, vn; Encore CO of the Chicago Youth SO/Daniel Hege. Cedille Records CDR90000214 22
Price, F. Symphony no 3 in C minor (1940). Philadelphia O/Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
DG 486 20296 31
21:30 NEW HORIZONS
From the Netherlands
Prepared by James Nightingale
Lann, V. Moonshadow sunshadow (2014). Liza Ferschtmann, vn; Esther Hoppe, vn. Attacca ATT2015146 10
Veldhuis, J. ter The garden of love (2002).
Arno Bornkamp, sax. Basta 30-919-62 7
Binsbergen, C. Side note: Howard report, page 30 (2008). Barbara Hannigan, sop; AskoSchönberg Ensemble/Etienne Siebens. Radio Nederland MCCP123 14
Padding, M. First harmonium concerto (2008). Dirk Luijmes, harmonium; O/Wim Boerman. Radio Nederland MCCP124 18
Moore, K. Sliabh Beagh. Lisa Moore, pf. Cantaloupe CA21115 13
Andriessen, J. Racconto dall’inferno (2004). Cristina Zavalloni, sop; Ensemble MusikFabrik/ Reinbert de Leeuw.
Wergo WER 6853 2 20
23:00 JAZZ AFTER HOURS
Portraits with Isobel Archer
MONDAY 28
00:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with James Hunter
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
A year in retrospect: 1836
Prepared by Gerald Holder Field, J. Nocturne no 15 in C (1836). Míceál O'Rourke, pf. Chandos CHAN 8719/20 4
Vieuxtemps, H. Violin concerto no 2 in F sharp minor, op 19 (1836). Mischa Keylin, vn; Janácek PO/Dennis Burkh.
Naxos 8.554114 21
Czerny, C. Fantasy no 3, from Three brilliant fantasies after Schubert, op 339 (1836). Barry Tuckwell, hn; Daniel Blumenthal, pf. Etcetera KTC1121 19
Sor, F. Fantasía no 13, op 59, Elegiaca (1836).
Carlos Bonell, gui.
ASV QS 6038 12
Meyerbeer, G. O beau pays de la Touraine! from Les Huguenots (1836). Beverly Sills, sop; Royal PO/Charles Mackerras. Decca 467 906-2 8
Cavallini, E. Duo no 1 in C (1836). Nicola Bulfone, cl; Marco Giani, cl. Naxos 8.573133-34 14
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Paul Cooke
Glanville-Hicks, P. Ballet: Tragic celebration, Jephtha’s daughter (1966). Tasmanian SO/ Richard Mills.
ABC 476 3222 16
Benedict, J. Piano concerto in C minor, op 45 (1850). Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley, pf & dir.
Hyperion CDA67720 26
Atterberg, K. Symphony no 2 in F, op 6 (191113). Frankfurt RSO/Ari Rasilainen. cpo 999 565-2 41
12:00 SWING AND BEYOND with Ken Raphael
13:00 THE BAROQUE IN FRANCE Part 8 Motets grands et petits
Prepared by Rex Burgess
Du Mont, H. Magnificat (pub. 1684). Brigitte Bellamy, sop; Guillemette Laurens, cont; Henri Ledroit, ct; Howard Crook, ten; Ulrich Studer, bar; Peter Kooy, bass; La Chapelle Royale/ Philippe Herreweghe.
Harmonia Mundi HMA 1901077 13
Lully, J-B. Laudate pueri Dominum. Le Concert Spirituel/Hervé Niquet. Naxos 8.554399 7
Delalande, M-R. Psalm 51: Miserere mei Deus (1687). Véronique Gens, sop; Sandrine Piau, sop; Arlette Steyer, sop; Choir of Les Arts Florissants, Kenneth Weiss, org, William Christie, cond.
Harmonia Mundi HMC 901416 24
Bernier, N. Motet for Holy Communion (1703). Sara Macliver, sop; Taryn Fiebig, sop; Ensemble Battistin.
ABC 476 618-1 19
Morin, J-B. Regina coeli (pub. 1704). Noémi Rime, sop; Véronique Gens, sop; Les Arts Florissants/William Christie.
Harmonia Mundi HMC 901416 10
Couperin, F. Motet for Easter Day. Judith Nelson, sop; Emma Kirkby, sop; Jane Ryan, bass viol; Christopher Hogwood, org. L’Oiseau-Lyre 430 283-2 7
14:30 AUSTRALIAN PIANO
Prepared by James Nightingale
Hill, M. Trio (1916). Goetz Richter, vn; Mina Choh, vc; Jeanell Carrigan, pf. Wirripang Wirr 112 23
Phillips, L. Sea impressions. Jeanell Carrigan, pf. Wirripang Wirr 108 9
Greenbaum, S. Sonata (2013). VineyGrinberg Piano Duo.
ABC 481 4591 21
Kats-Chernin, E. Vocalise (2011). TamaraAnna Cislowska, pf. ABC 481 6430 10
Edwards, R. Piano concerto (1982). Dennis Hennig, pf; Queensland SO/Myer Fredman. ABC 426 483-2 18
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Stephen Wilson
19:00 JAZZ ABOUT TOWN with Deborah Evans
20:00 STORMY MONDAY with Austin Harrison
22:00 JAZZ AFTER HOURS with Gail Monjo
TUESDAY 29
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Julie Simonds
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Chris Blower
Bach, J.S. Toccata and fugue in D minor, BWV565 (bef. 1708). Edward Power Biggs, org. Berlin 0012912BC 9
Berwald, F. Piano trio in C (1853). Susan Tomes, pf; Gaudier Ensemble. Hyperion CDA66835 17
Liszt, F. Polonaise brillante, after Weber (1851). Michel Béroff, pf; Gewandhaus O/Kurt Masur.
EMI CZS 7 67214 2 10
Boccherini, L. Quintet in E flat, G410 (1797). Ilario Gregoletto, fp; Ensemble Claviere. Brilliant Classics 94386 16
Massenet, J. Suite no 1, op 11 (c1893).
Marylène Dosse, Annie Petit, pf. Pantheon D 10699 7
Schubert, F. Sonata no 15 in C, D840, Reliquie (1825). Alfred Brendel, pf. Vanguard OVC 4026 20
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Rita Felton Ravel, M. Shéhérazade, a fairy overture (1898; fp 1899). Lyon NO/Jun Märkl. Naxos 8.570992 16
Stamitz, J. Violin concerto in C. Camerata
Bern/Thomas Füri, vn & dir.
LP Archiv 2723 068 16
Beethoven, L. Symphony no 3 in E flat, op 55, Eroica (1803). San Francisco SO/Herbert Blomstedt. Decca 478 6787 51
12:00 JAZZ RHYTHM with Jeannie McInnes
13:00 FINE MUSIC NOTES with Iris Zeng Highlights of Fine Music on air for November
14:00 FROM ITALY
Prepared by Robert Miller
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, M. Overture: The merchant of Venice, op 76 (1933). West Australian SO/Andrew Penny. Naxos 8.572501 15
Ponchielli, A. Capriccio. John Anderson, ob; Gordon Back, pf. ASV WHL 2100 11
Rossini, G. L’esule; Tirana, from Les amants de Seville, from Péchés de vieillesse vol III (1857-60; arr. Sadin). Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; Rolando Villazón, ten; Maggio Musicale Fiorentino O/Marco Armiliato.
DG 479 4959 8
Quatre mendiants, from Péchés de vieillesse vol IV (1857-68). Riccardo Caramella, pf. Nuova Era 7212 20
Boccherini, L. Piano quintet in E minor, op 57 no 3 (1799). Les Adieux. Harmonia Mundi GD77053 15
Piccinini, A. Excerpts from The intavolatura di liuto et di chitarrone bk 1. Nigel North, archlute, chitarrone.
Arcana A 6 14
Paganini, N. Quartet no 7 in E (1833). Anthea Gifford, gui; Mozart String Trio. Denon CO 77069 25
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Peter Poole
19:00 THE JAZZ BEAT with Lloyd Capps
20:00 JUST IN with Robert Small
A selection from the latest recordings to arrive at the Fine Music Library
22:00 CHAMBER SOIRÉE
Prepared by Noelene Guillemot Edwards, R. Ecstatic dance no 2 (1990). Patricia Pollett, va; Gwyn Roberts, vc. Tall Poppies TP051 5
Schubert, F. Five minuets and six trios, D89 (1813). Kodály Quartet.
Naxos 8.557126 14
Rameau, J-P. Concert no 5 in D minor/major (pub. 1741). Ryo Terakado, vn; Kaori Uemura, va da gamba; Christophe Rousset, hpd.
Harmonia Mundi HMC 901418 14
Borodin, A. Sonata in B minor (1860). Ottó Kertész jr, vc; Ilona Prunyi, pf.
Marco Polo 8.223172 22
Boccherini, L. Quintet no 9 in C, La ritirata di Madrid (1798). Richard Savino, gui; Artaria Quartet.
Harmonia Mundi HMU 907069 33
Dvorák, A. String quartet no 8 in E, op 80 (1876). Chilingirian Quartet.
Chandos CHAN 8755 26
WEDNESDAY 30
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Stephen Wilson
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Rescued from the shadows
Prepared by Paul Cooke
Sammartini, G. Sonata in C (1745). Mario Carbotta, fl; Roberto Cognazzo, hpd.
Nuova Era 7022 11
Cannabich, C. Symphony no 52 in E, op 10 (pub. 1772). Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia/Uwe Grodd.
Naxos 8.554340 12
Leo, L. Qual farfalla, from Zenobia in Palmira (1725). Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; Il Giardino Armonico/Giovanni Antonini.
Decca 478 1521 6
Hagen, B. Sonata in F. Robert Barto, lute. Naxos 8.554200 13
Godard, B. Fantasia, op 143 (1893). Eliane Reyes, pf.
Grand Piano GP684 15
Hoffmeister, F. String quartet in D minor, op 14 no 3. Aviv Quartet.
Naxos 8.555952 22
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Schubert, F. Excerpts from Incidental music to Rosamunde, D797 (1823). Tasmanian SO/ Sebastian Lang-Lessing.
ABC 476 4740 23
Smyth, E. Double concerto (1926). Richard Watkins, hn; Sophie Langdon, vn; BBC PO/ Odaline de la Martinez.
Chandos CHAN 9449 28
German, E. Symphony no 2 in A minor, Norwich (1893). National SO of Ireland/Andrew Penny.
Marco Polo 8.223726 32
12:00 JAZZ SKETCHES with Robert Vale
13:00 IN CONVERSATION with Simon Moore
14:00 WITH THE BENDA FAMILY
Prepared by Jacky Ternisien
Benda, F. Flute concerto in E. Patrick Gallois, fl; Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach CO/Peter Schreier.
DG 439 895-2 21
Benda, G. Harpsichord concerto in D (1779). Josef Hála, hpd; Antonin Novák, vn; Vojtech Jouza, vn; Karel Spelina, va; Frantisek Sláma, vc; Frantisek Posta, db.
Supraphon 11 1001-2 15
Benda, F. Sonata no 23 in C minor. Leila Schayegh, vn; Felix Knecht, vc; Václav Luks, fp.
Glossa GCD 922507 13
Benda, J. the Younger Violin concerto in G. Josef Suk, vn; Suk CO/Christian Benda. Naxos 8.553902 10
Benda, G. Sonata no 5 in G minor (1757). Jarmila Kozderková, pf. Czech Radio CR1060-2 10
Du fehlest mir; Ariette, mein Thyrsis!; Das Andenken (c1780). Emma Kirkby, sop; Timothy Roberts, fp.
Hyperion CDA66649 8
Benda, F. Sonata in G. Manfredo Zimmermann, transverse fl; Aline Parker, hpd. LP Orpheus ORP 0 702 11
Benda, G. Piano concerto in F minor. London Mozart Players/Howard Shelley, pf & dir. Hyperion CDA68361 19
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Julie Simonds
19:00 PLANET JAZZ with Xavier Bichon
20:00 AT THE OPERA
Opera oscura: a Scandi double bill
Haeffner, J.C.F. Electra. Tragic opera in three acts. Libretto by Adolf Fredrik Ristell, after Sophocles. First performed Stockholm, 1787.
ELECTRA: Hillevi Martinpelto, sop
ORESTES: Peter Mattei, bar
CLYTEMNESTRA: Helle Hinz, sop
AEGISTUS: Mikael Samuelson, bar
ISMENE: Christina Högman, sop
ARCAS: Stig Tysklind, bass
PYLADES: Klas Hedlund, ten Swedish Radio Choir; Drottningholm Baroque Ensemble/Thomas Schuback.
Caprice CAP 22030:1-2 1:25
Electra and her exiled brother, Orestes, separately mourn their father, King Agamemnon of Mycenae, recently killed by his wife, Clytemnestra, and her lover, Aegistus, who is now king. Orestes swears vengeance. Electra implores the gods to reunite her with Orestes and summons the Furies to assist her revenge. Electra’s confidante, Ismene, tells her that Clytemnestra is going to the temple, which is also Agamemnon’s burial place. Electra confronts her mother at the entrance, rejecting her offer to be reconciled. Clytemnestra urges that Electra not anger Aegistus. Enraged, Electra declares her wish to kill him, whereupon Clytemnestra disowns her. Clytemnestra fears that Orestes is planning to return and reclaim the throne, but Arcas, Orestes’ friend, arrives with the (false) message that Orestes is dead. Clytemnestra is distraught. Aegistus agrees to honour the ashes and place them in Agamemnon’s tomb. Electra initially refuses to believe that Orestes is dead but, when the people proclaim it also, she collapses and then runs away in total despair.
Orestes and his friend, Pylades, disguised as slaves, enter carrying an urn. When Electra mentions her late father, Orestes realises who she is but does not reveal himself, saying merely that he knew Orestes in exile. Electra says that, as a friend of Orestes, he should join her in her quest for vengeance. Orestes then reveals himself, to their mutual joy. The urn is conveyed to the temple, where Aegistus prepares to lower it into the tomb. Orestes appears, reveals his identity to all, and kills his mother and stepfather before the Furies return to carry him off.
Gluck, C. Overture: O toi qui prolongeas mes jours, from Iphigénie en Tauride (1779; arr. Triebensee 1805). Albion Ensemble. Hyperion/Helios CDH55037 8
Schulz, J. Peter’s wedding. Opera in one act. Libretto by Thomas Thaarup. First performed Copenhagen, 1793.
GRETHE: Hannah Husáhr, sop
PETER: Tobias Westman, ten L’arte del mondo/Werner Ehrhardt. Harmonia Mundi 88843 01760 2 1:10
In a Danish village, Grethe is awaiting the return of her betrothed, Peter, a sea captain. Her friends care for her until he arrives, when he is greeted by singing and dancing. Another
villager, Cecilie, wants to marry the village teacher, Frederik. Her friends help overcome misgivings that she is too young. The two weddings are celebrated jointly, interrupted only by Martin, a freed slave, who sings of his displacement from his country. This contrasts with the chorus in praise of Denmark and Norway (which it then ruled) that ends the festivities.
Agendlied: Der Mond ist aufgegangen (177387). Inger Dam-Jensen, sop; Christopher Hogwood, fp.
Chandos CHAN 9553 4
23:00 MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
A musical maverick
Prepared by Paul Cooke
Ives, C. Three quarter-tone pieces (1921). Joel Sachs, pf; Cheryl Seltzer, pf.
Naxos 8.559194
11
From the steeples and the mountains (1901-02). London Gabrieli Brass Ensemble/ Christopher Larkin.
Hyperion CDA66517
A set of pieces for theatre or chamber orchestra (1906-11). Gilbert Kalish, pf; Orpheus CO.
DG 457 911-2
Sonata no 3 (1914-17). Curt Thompson, vn; Rodney Waters, pf.
Naxos 8.559119
THURSDAY 31
00:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
03:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
06:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST with Simon Moore
09:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Romantics, tributes and dedications
Prepared by Chris Blower
Sarasate, P. de Homage to Rossini, op 2. Tianwa Yang, vn; Markus Hadulla, pf.
Naxos 8.570192
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Mozart, W. Little lady, this is the catalogue, from Don Giovanni, K527 (1787). Teddy Tahu Rhodes, bass-bar; Tasmanian SO/Ola Rudner. ABC 476 4619
6
Moscheles, I. Grand duo, op 102, Homage to Weber (1841). Stephanie McCallum, Erin Helyard, pf.
trptk TTK0005
15
Strauss, R. Romance in F (1883). Mischa Maisky, vc; Pavel Gililov, pf. DG 477 7465 11
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, M. Sonata, op 77, Homage to Boccherini (1934). Julian Bream, gui.
EMI 5 55362 2 19
Dvorák, A. Romantic pieces, op 75 (1887). Salvatore Accardo, vn; Bruno Canino, pf. Dynamic CDS 51 16
10:30 CONCERT HALL
Prepared by Jacky Ternisien Coles, C. Overture: Comedy of errors (1911). BBC Scottish SO/Martyn Brabbins. Hyperion CDA67293 11
Stenhammar, W. Piano concerto no 1 in B flat minor, op 1 (1893). Love Derwinger, pf; Malmö SO/Paavo Järvi.
BIS CD-550 46
Haydn, M. Symphony no 5 in A. Slovak CO/ Bohdan Warchal. cpo 999 152-2 26
12:00 JAZZ AFTER NOON with Sue Jowell
13:00 20TH CENTURY CHAMBER
Prepared by Derek Parker
Ireland, J. Trio no 2 (1917). Lydia Mordkovitch, vn; Karine Georgian, vc; Ian Brown, pf. Chandos CHAN 9377/8 13
Poulenc, F. Sonata (1957). Emmanuel Pahud, fl; Éric Le Sage, pf.
EMI 5 56488 2 13
Bridge, F. Three idylls for string quartet (1906). Maggini Quartet.
Naxos 8.553718 14
Copland, A. Vitebsk, study on Jewish themes for piano trio. Trio Wanderer.
Harmonia Mundi HMX 2908250.79 13
Debussy, C. Sonata in G minor (1917). Michael Barenboim, vn; Daniel Barenboim, pf. DG DG 483 7537 13
Falla, M. de Concerto (1923-26). František Ĉech, fl; Jaraslav Chvapil, ob; Karel Dlouhy, cl; Lubomir Novosad, vn; Karel Vik, vc; Zuzana Ruzicková, hpd.
Supraphon SU 4117-2 13
14:30 ROMANTIC ORCHESTRAL
Prepared by Gerald Holder
Wolf-Ferrari, E. Suite from The jewels of the Madonna (1911). Royal PO/José Serebrier.
ASV DCA 861 17
Saint-Saëns, C. Piano concerto no 4 in C minor, op 44 (1875). Stephen Hough, pf; City of Birmingham SO/Sakari Oramo.
Hyperion CDA67331/2 25
Berlioz, H. Harold in Italy, op 16 (1834). Gérard Caussé, va; O Révolutionnaire et Romantique/John Eliot Gardiner.
Philips 446 676-2 41
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE with Sue Jowell
19:00 THE NEW JAZZ STANDARD with Frank Presley
20:00 THE WORLD OF A SYMPHONY
Wolfgang Mozart: Symphony no 39
Prepared by James Nightingale
Bach, C.P.E. Double concerto in E flat, Wq47 (1788). Tini Mathot, fp; Amsterdam Baroque O/ Ton Koopman, hpd & dir. Erato ECD 75396 18
Mozart, W. Abendempfindung an Laura, K523 (1787). Barbara Bonney, sop; Geoffrey Parsons, pf. Teldec 2292-46334-2 6
Pleyel, I. Flute quintet in C, B201a, Nocturne (1788). Australian Haydn Ensemble/Skye McIntosh.
Fine Music concert recording 23
Haydn, J. Arianna a Naxos, Hob.XXVIb/2 (1790). Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; András Schiff, pf. Decca 478 2826 21
Clementi, M. Sonata in F, op 24 no 1 (178889). Howard Shelley, pf. Hyperion CDA67729 13
Mozart, W. Symphony no 39 in E flat, K543 (1788). Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. ABC 481 2880 29
22:00 SEGOVIA Part 5
The legend Prepared by Tony Smuts
Duarte, J. English suite, op 31. Antigoni Goni, gui.
Naxos 8.554554
Tórroba, F. Moreno Torija; Alcázar de Segovia, from Castles of Spain. Andrés Segovia, gui.
MCA MCAD 42067
Rodrigo, J. Espanoleta; Toques de la Caballeria de Napoles, from Fantasy for a gentleman (1954). Andrés Segovia, gui. MCA MCAD 42067
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