August 2015
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Richard Tognetti & the ACO Developing their unique style
Piano virtuoso Paul Lewis Back where he loves to be
Sydney’s own chamber opera Jack Symonds leads the way
Australia’s choral grand prix And even grander pipe organ
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CONTENTS
EDITOR’S DESK
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2 COVER STORY Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra 4 Kirill Gerstein performs with the SSO 5 Australia beckons pianist Paul Lewis 6 Exploring the limits: Sydney Chamber Opera 9 Celebrating the life and work of Shostakovich 10 Finalists in Australian Choral Grand Prix 12 Flashback with Derek Parker 13 What’s On – Sydney and surrounds 16 CD Reviews 18 Discourse with Barry O’Sullivan 19 Swinging on the Vine 21 August program highlights 56 Crossword and Trivia Quiz
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This month we feature the work of fine Australian artists in the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Chamber Opera, as well as visiting international pianists Kirill Gerstein and Paul Lewis. After glorious performances of Beethoven in 2012, Brahms in 2013 and Mahler & Sibelius in 2014, Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra return, in grand style, to Johannes Brahms during the month of August. To complement the performance of Brahms Symphony No.3 in F major, audiences can also bask in two beautiful works by Mozart – including an opportunity to hear Tognetti and the ACO’s Principal Viola, Christopher Moore, perform the Sinfonia Concertante. Fine Music’s Simon Moore spoke to Richard Tognetti about the upcoming performances, development of the ACO and the search for the ‘perfect’ instrument. Read the full story on page 2. Coming back to Australia this month is piano virtuoso Paul Lewis, as part of Musica Viva’s International Concert Season. He’ll also be playing works by Brahms and Beethoven in regional and urban centres around the country. You can read our interview with Paul Lewis on page 5. Fine Music’s Samuel Cottell also speaks with the Sydney Chamber Opera’s Artistic Director Jack Symonds about the company’s presentations of 20th and 21st century chamber opera – on page 6. We’re also excited to announce that from 2016, Fine Music 102.5 is launching a yearly Artists-in-Residence program. Throughout its 40 years Fine Music 102.5 has regularly supported musicians in a number of ways in addition to broadcasting. This is primarily providing promotional support and the use of studio recording and rehearsal facilities at no charge. The Omega Ensemble and the Acacia Quartet are being supported in 2015 and an increasing number of requests are received for support from artists. To make an application and find out more about the program just visit www.finemusicfm.com The Artists-in-Residence program will give priority to Sydney-based musicians that are not receiving regular government funding and are looking to build greater professional profile and audiences.
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Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra
A triumphant return to Brahms
Richard Tognetti. Image – Christopher Ireland
After glorious performances of Beethoven in 2012, Brahms in 2013 and Mahler & Sibelius in 2014, Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) return, in grand style, to Johannes Brahms. During August, they will continue their exploration of the world’s great symphonies with Brahms’ third, a work that really is perfect for the ACO - it’s concise and confident, mixing grandeur and intimacy in equal parts. Now in its 40th year the ACO, Australia’s only national orchestra, presents performances to over 10,000 subscribers across Australia, reaching regional audiences in every state and territory. Fine Music’s Simon Moore spoke to Richard Tognetti about the upcoming performances, development of the ACO and the search for the ‘perfect’ instrument. He started by asking whether the size of the orchestra required is a challenge when mounting works such as those of Brahms. “No, because we can rest with the defense that Brahms himself preferred a smaller orchestra, pretty much the size of ACO,” under ideal conditions of course, adds Tognetti. “So what one presumes is that he was after a certain balance between wind, brass and strings,” he said. “And I often find that when I hear a large symphony orchestra the winds feel compelled 2
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to play too loudly, the intimacy is lost, and the balance is out. I felt it listening to the Berlin Philharmonic as amazing as that orchestra is, and the Vienna Philharmonic. It’s true of all levels orchestras.” He said the greatest challenge comes in defending themselves from critics of a chamber-sized orchestra doing large-scale works, “because as soon as you start being defensive you sound defensive. “People come with their prejudices especially the music aficionados. They know what they like, so when they hear something different it jars at first,” said Tognetti. “If people play a Mozart Symphony it’s interesting to consider that sometimes he had a massive orchestra and sometimes had a small orchestra. What Mozart himself would have preferred versus what he had in front of him, is two different choices,” he said. So how does the work of Brahms benefit from the Richard Tognetti treatment? “Many would argue that it doesn’t,” he laughs. “We are a virtuosic string group, there’s no question about that. “And when we as the core, the nucleus, surround ourselves with like-minded casual players with whom we’ve forged a relationship, I think it does bring a certain energy that you don’t get with a hundred people on stage.” Tognetti, who has been at the helm of the
ACO for 25 years, has expanded the Orchestra’s national program, spearheaded international tours, injected creativity and unique artistic style into the programming and transformed the group into the energetic standing ensemble (except for the cellists) for which it is now internationally recognised. Through the ACO’s extensive commissioning program, more than 60 chamber music works have been added to the repertoire, including pieces by Brett Dean, Jonny Greenwood and Carl Vine. Committed to Australian composition, the ACO has given 1,700 performances of over 250 works by 80 Australian composers. When asked about the group’s development, Tognetti says: “We went through a big growth spurt where we took on lots of different new things. Now it’s a matter of consolidation; we are on the ascent”. He said the orchestra is in a “distillation process” where the primary focus is to protect the “nucleus of our collective identity”. He says he enjoys the trust that exists with the musicians through knowing each other well. “It doesn’t take me a week to prepare a Haydn Symphony because I’m speaking a language that everyone is used to,” he says, which sits in contrast with his experiences– of going to lots of concerts. “That’s why guest conductors often come in with a very tried and tested routine which I think can be dangerous for art. The same goes for programming the same repertoire over and over again.
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“We’ve worked out that you don’t try and teach a pig to sing, it annoys the pig and it’s a waste of time,” said Tognetti. It’s important not to force certain music on some people, but rather having a mixed bag in your season. “It doesn’t work unless you contextualise and that’s what I love doing in programming. I mean that’s what programming should be,” he said. Mozart on the program To complement the performance of Brahms Symphony No.3 in F major, audiences can also bask in two beautiful works by Mozart – including an opportunity to hear Tognetti and the ACO’s Principal Viola, Christopher Moore, perform the dazzling Sinfonia Concertante.
The complete set of Mozart Violin Concertos actually sits proudly within the ACO’s selection of award-winning recordings. When asked whether the recording alters the way in which the artists approach the performance, Tognetti says: “Sometimes you try to chase the sound you’re able to get with the wonderful dissection of the microphones, but no, you sort of start from scratch. Well you don’t start from scratch, but the performative angle is quite different to the recording angle”. Moore tells Fine Music magazine: “We recorded the piece back in 2009. I don’t think I’ll be listening to the CD as I’d rather approach the piece with a blank slate”.
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He explains that he is a different player than he was six years ago and a different person. “In those six years I’ve heard many inspiring musicians and recordings, as well as playing with some extraordinary musicians. All these experiences have been added to my ‘toolbox’ of tricks. If I run into any problems, I’m sure I can just rely on Mozart. He was pretty clever.” Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major places a rare focus on the viola, but Tognetti doesn’t necessarily think there should be a greater repertoire for the violin’s larger cousin. “It was fortunate that Mozart put his pen to such an unusual combination of viola and violin… You know I think it’s such a difficult combination to write for that you really would need somebody like Mozart to pull it off. “For example, if I were to devote myself more to composing, it would be the last thing I’d choose to do. “It’s the timbre, maybe it’s the ineffable kind of melancholy that comes from the mixture of the brightness of the violin and the darkness and richness of the viola,” he said. The ‘perfect’ instrument “If you’re a singer, you’re born with your voice box, but as an instrumentalist you have to go out and find it,” said Tognetti. “Violinists, and cellists and violists and double bass players, we’re always searching for the perfect instrument. “We’re trying to edge towards the impossibility of achieving perfection, and finding your right ‘voice box’ is a big part of that journey.” Several of the ACO’s players perform on remarkable string instruments. Tognetti plays the legendary 1743 Carrodus Guarneri del Gesù violin, on loan from an anonymous Australian benefactor; Principal Violin Helena Rathbone plays a 1759 Guadagnini violin owned by the
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Commonwealth Bank; Principal Violin Satu Vänskä plays a 1728/9 Stradivarius violin owned by the ACO Instrument Fund, and Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve plays a 1729 Giuseppe Guarneri filius Andreae cello on loan from Peter Weiss. “The great instruments that we have access to, the Brescian and Cremonese instruments, they were there at the beginning, and yes, they created the prototype, but the instruments were perfected in that era, or I should say that no one has improved them,” said Tognetti. “Each and every one of the modern instruments that are meant to usurp the holy power of Stradavari or del Gesù, or Amati… is a copy of the instrument that they’re meant to be better than.” Moore has the privilege of playing on the ACO’s second oldest member, a viola made by Giovanni Paulo Maggini in 1610. Incidentally, Maggini was the pupil of Gasparo da Salò who was the maker of the bass played by the ACO’s Principal Bass, Maxime Bibeau. The bass is the oldest of the ACO’s instrument family coming in at 430 years old. “To put things into perspective, Maggini succumbed to the bubonic plague when it ripped through northern Italy in 1630, twenty years after making the instrument that I play now. Extraordinary,” said Moore. “Maggini is certainly regarded as making the best violas in the world. Their rich tone and projection are pretty hard to match. “This performance in August will be the first time that I whack on some raw gut strings - a set up that the instrument would have used probably up to the 1950s, so I’m very much looking forward to hearing how she goes.” Moore says his playing has changed “in no
small part due to coming in contact with this extraordinary instrument.” “I cannot thank the anonymous donor enough for the opportunity to give the instrument an airing and what better way to do this than with one of the best pieces ever written… The Brahms is pretty nice too.” On the question of whether the instruments improve with age, Tognetti leans towards the affirmative. “It wasn’t until a while after his [Stradavari’s] death that instrumentalists really started getting into the sound of his instruments and we wonder whether they did improve with age. “I rather suspect that that argument is a valid one because I’ve seen modern instruments develop in my relatively short time playing them, having a new instrument for 20 years… they sort of mellow.” What about the status of our orchestras and image overseas? Tognetti thinks both are in pretty good shape although he’d like to see more growth in the number of orchestras in Australia. “Six orchestras were formed in 1932 and we still have pretty much the same number of orchestras. It would be good to see more. “I’ve always viewed Australia like this. When I was a teenager, into my 20s and then when I started leading the ACO it felt like the party was set for one hell of a great time and the people just hadn’t turned up yet. “And now I feel like… this city is extraordinary, I went to an SSO concert during VIVID and it was like Times Square on New Year’s Eve and just so much going on.” - Paula Wallace EVENT BRAHMS 3 16-26 AUGUST 2015 Program: MOZART The Magic Flute: Overture MOZART Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major BRAHMS Symphony No.3 in F major Richard Tognetti: Director & Violin Christopher Moore: Viola Free pre-concert talks Sydney Opera House, with Ken Healey Sunday 16 August, 1.15pm Sydney - City Recital Hall Angel Place, with Ken Healey Tuesday 18 August, 7.15pm Wednesday 19 August, 6.15pm Friday 21 August, 12.45pm Saturday 22 August, 6.15pm www.aco.com.au August 2015
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PIANO VIRTUOSO KIRILL GERSTEIN PLAYS WITH THE SSO IN AUGUST For Kirill Gerstein, life as a professional musician is a journey full of variety and lots of travel. He initially studied jazz and classical music and has gone on to perform in some of the classical world’s most prestigious venues. He has progressed from being student to teacher; and moved from country to country. Gerstein’s early training and experience in jazz has contributed an important element to his interpretive style, inspiring an energetic and expressive musical personality that distinguishes his playing. “I think people simplify that I was playing jazz, jazz, jazz and then all of a sudden decided to try my hand at Rachmaninoff and it worked out… that was not quite the case,” Gerstein tells Fine Music magazine. “I always studied both and at some point came the time to decide because to do both at the same time on a good level is perhaps impossible. So I decided to stay with classical music and jazz remains as a hobby and as an experience.” Born in 1979 in Voronezh, in southwestern Russia, Gerstein studied piano at a special music school for gifted children and while studying classical music, taught himself to play jazz by listening to his parents’ extensive record collection. After coming to the attention of vibraphonist Gary Burton, Gerstein came to the United States at 14 to study jazz piano as the youngest student ever to attend Boston’s Berklee College of Music. “I met Gary [Burton] by chance in a jazz festival in St Petersburg,” explains Gerstein, “I had already performed in the festival but I met Gary because by the time I could speak relatively good English and Gary needed someone to translate for a lot of the fans that gathered backstage. “I was translating for Gary and he asked me what a 12-year-old kid was doing at the jazz festival late at night and I explained to him… and one thing led to another”. Gary Burton, aside from being a famous jazz artist was at the time also vice-president of the Berklee College of Music. The college invited Gerstein initially to attend a summer seminar of five weeks after which they invited him to study at the college with a full scholarship. “It was tremendously exciting,” recalls Gerstein. Aside from the cultural shift it gave him “access 4
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to all this information that I didn’t have access to in Russia and that was very productive to my development”. After completing his studies in three years and following his second summer at the Boston University program at Tanglewood, he turned his focus back to classical music and moved to New York City to attend the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied with Solomon Mikowsky and earned both Bachelors and Masters of Music degrees by the age of 20. An American citizen since 2003, Gerstein now divides his time between the United States and Germany, where he has been a professor of piano at the Musikhochschule in Stuttgart since 2006. Musical kinship Orchestral highlights of the 2014-15 season include performances of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Charles Dutoit. He will also join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in August for a performance of the same work. The ‘Rach Pag’ is an astonishing set of variations for piano and orchestra, and variation 18 contains the most memorable melody Rachmaninoff ever wrote. Also on the program are Verdi’s Macbeth Ballet Music and Shostakovich’s Symphony No.5. In fact several of Gerstein’s recent performances
have been in concerts under the baton of Charles Dutoit and Gustavo Dudamel. “One of the wonderful things about this soloist’s life with guest appearances with different orchestras is that… as time goes on one acquires these musical friendships and personal friendships with conductors,” he says of the two conductors. “Actually it’s very nice that in Sydney I’m playing with James Gaffigan… we have played quite a lot together and we made a recording, my first CD with orchestra.” The CD in question includes a recording of Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto, with Gerstein on piano and Gaffigan conducting the Deutches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin - from ‘Tchaikovsky & Prokofiev: Piano Concertos’ (Myrios Classics). The release of the CD earlier this year marked the world premiere recording of the 1879 version of Tchaikovsky’s first Piano Concerto. Based on Tchaikovsky’s own conducting score from his last public concert, the new critical Urtext edition is published this year by the Tchaikovsky Museum in Klin, tying in with the composer’s 175th anniversary and marking 140 years since the concerto’s world première in Boston, in 1875. For the recording, Gerstein was granted special pre-publication access to the new Urtext edition. “It’s the first time we hear the Tchaikovsky Concerto the way Tchaikovsky himself wrote and conducted it before editors got to it posthumously and change quite a bit,” says Gerstein. “So, Gaffigan and I have a very good personal and musical friendship that’s quite established,” hinting at a concert not to be missed this month at the Sydney Opera House. - Paula Wallace EVENT Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Sydney Opera House James Gaffigan, conductor Kirill Gerstein, piano Wednesday 12 August Friday 14 August Saturday 16 August www.sydneysymphony.com
AUSTRALIA BECKONS INTERNATIONAL ARTIST PAUL LEWIS TOURS FOR MUSICA VIVA
A great piano recital is chamber music in its purest form, intimate but universal. In the hands of a master such as Paul Lewis, it can be a transcendent experience and a personal sharing of ideas and emotions. And he believes there are no better places in the world to put on concerts than in the towns and cities of Australia, having first performed here in 2003 and returned many times since. And we’re not just talking the Sydney Opera House either; on his upcoming tour he’ll be performing in Armidale, Coffs Harbour and Newcastle, among other places. “I always love returning to Australia. As far as I’m concerned it’s just one of the best places in the world you can go to play concerts… the whole feeling of playing concerts in Australia is so fresh and open. “People are there for the right reasons, because they love music and they want to experience it. And you can feel that in their concentration during the performance and you can feel it in the reaction afterwards,” said Lewis of Australian audiences. Perhaps his enthusiasm is reflected in this schedule – spending more than two weeks here, much longer than other destinations on his globetrotting calendar. Lewis actually performed in the regional town of Coffs Harbour on his first visit and will return this time around, during late August. He says: “I always think it’s important to play in those smaller places too. It’s a completely different experience from playing in a big concert hall where people are all around you”. Lewis is best known for his interpretations of the work of Beethoven and Schubert. He performed all 32 of the Beethoven piano sonatas, on tour in the United States and Europe, between the 2005 and 2007 seasons, in parallel with his complete recording of the cycle for Harmonia Mundi. In 2010, Lewis became the first pianist to perform all five Beethoven Concertos in a single season of The BBC Proms. But it is the music of Brahms that lies at the centre of Lewis’ Musica Viva program. His Ballades op 10 were written when he was a very young man, and their easy melodiousness is tempered by melancholy. The Intermezzi op 117 came at the other end of his life, when his vows of retiring were often stalled by the creation of new pieces of innovative beauty.
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Lewis will bookend this program with two of Beethoven’s last works for piano, highlighting the musical relationships between the composers. “The first of the Ballades is based on an old Scottish Ballade (poem) and you can feel the development of the story, a rather brutal one where a boy has killed his father and confesses to his mother. It’s very easy to track the development of that,” said Lewis.
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“The first piece of opus 117 is also based on an old Scottish poem so there’s a link there. Both of those Brahms sets, they have incredible passion in there, especially 117… a huge amount of introspection and intimacy in the music.” Lewis says he feels more drawn the music of Brahms which he will continue to explore over the next few years, including the second concerto in B-flat in 2017. While he describes his future repertoire as a “mixed bag” he does have the ambition to play all the Mozart Sonatas by 2019-21. So, what has changed since Lewis was in Australia for Musica Viva in 2006 – both in himself and his playing? “Probably difficult for me to put my finger on what it is. It’s many things. It might not be something major or fundamental because things change slowly over time. “For instance when you come back to pieces
that you’ve played for many years like these Beethoven sonatas say in this program, it’s incredible how different if feels. You don’t know why it’s different particularly because it’s not like you’re trying to do anything different, you’re just playing the music as you see it in that moment. “But the way you see it in that moment has moved on a lot since the last time you played it and that could have a lot to do with things in your life, not necessarily musical things”. Lewis insists, the difference is in the detail and that perhaps one looks for a different level of detail as one gets older. “I think one thing that’s slightly changed is my idea of sound,” he says. “I always looked for pianos that were set up in a way where the sound was quite sort of intimate and round and perhaps softer generally. “Now I look for pianos which are more open in the sound. I still want to be able to create those very soft, intimate sorts of sounds but to have the openness at the upper end of the scale as well.” - Paula Wallace EVENT Musica Viva International Concert Season Paul Lewis Armidale: Monday 24 August, 7pm Coffs Harbour: Tuesday 25 August, 8pm Newcastle: Saturday 29 August, 7.30pm Sydney: Monday 31 August, 7pm Saturday 12 September, 2pm www.musicaviva.com.au August 2015
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Sydney Chamber Opera
Exploring the limits of contemporary opera “Opera is an expensive art form and when you have two companies or groups working together to support each other, it’s extremely beneficial and I would like to see it happen more often,” says Symonds. “There is also the comfort of knowing that Ensemble Offspring are familiar with Romitelli’s style, having performed his music previously. Usually when you give an Australian premiere of a European composer’s work, or a new Australian premiere, much of the rehearsal time is devoted to absorbing style and understanding the composer’s language. Climbing Toward Midnight - 2013. Image - Sydney Chamber Opera
Sydney Chamber Opera (SCO), a company presenting 20th and 21st century chamber opera, has been operating for almost four years now. During that time the company has given numerous world and Australian premieres of contemporary chamber operas, as well as commissioning new Australian works. The company has generally received excellent reviews from most of Australia’s major press, and is continuing to engage new music audiences through its high quality productions. Fine Music magazine spoke to Artistic Director, Jack Symonds, about the company’s history, vision and its place in Australian music. Sydney Chamber Opera first came into existence when Symonds and fellow university student, Louis Garrick, staged a student production of Benjamin Britten’s The Turn of the Screw. Following the success of this production they knew they would be able to offer high quality chamber operas to audiences in the future.
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“This gave us the confidence to continue on the path of performing chamber operas from the 20th and 21st century repertoire,” says Symonds. Now at Carriageworks, the company is being housed in the form of a residency for the next three years with the hope of renewal thereafter. A residency has many benefits for a company such as the SCO. “Being part of the [Carriageworks] program has been a long-term of goal of the company and it is 6
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great that we can now fulfil that. We have access to their amazing marketing and the audience that they have built up over the years. It is especially beneficial having an identifiable home, particularly in such a great venue,” said Symonds. In the tradition of staging two to three productions a year, the SCO produced its first work for 2015 in May. With music by Elliott Gyger and libretto by Pierce Wilcox, Fly Away Peter was based on the David Malouf novel of the same name set in Australia and the trenches of World War One. Symonds came to opera, perhaps in a nontraditional way, from the viewpoint of a composer, with his first exposure to opera taking the form of 20th century works. “Britten was very important musically for me in understanding this music, he was the beginning of chamber opera. He sort of standardised the genre, and made it a viable alternative rather than a compromise.” Of the two works Symonds has composed for the SCO, he says: “It’s a thrill to compose music for your own company, as we have grown and I have come to realise what we are capable of as a company. They become compositions where you can show off everyone’s best advantage and that is always extremely gratifying,” he says. What’s coming up Later this year the company will perform the Australian premiere of Fausto Romitelli’s An Index of Metals, in collaboration with one of Australia’s leading new music ensembles, Ensemble Offspring.
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“Romitelli would have been one of the greatest European composers of this generation. He was cut off in his prime, sadly, by cancer,” said Symonds. However he notes, towards the end of his life he struck an extraordinary style which took into account all of the developments of European post-war modernism and spectralism and united that with aspects of popular culture. An Index of Metals begins with a sample of music by Pink Floyd, which gets repeated over and over again, and then gets pummelled into this ecstatic and terrifying fantasia of a woman drowning although it’s not revealed why. “This production will, hopefully, answer some of those questions. This work has never been staged before,” said Symonds. “Normally you see a new music ensemble, with a soprano standing out the front and a video screen. We are using all of this, but we are also taking it into the realm of theatre staging and adding layers to the original conception to try and illuminate some of Romitelli’s and his librettist’s extraordinary visions,” says Symonds. Pushing expressive limits What can audiences of Sydney Chamber Opera expect to take away from a production? “I think the most important thing for them to take is a combined experience of theatre, text and music and an original expression,” said Symonds. “What you look for, and what I want to give an audience after all that rehearsal is a unique expressive experience.”
creative in that we don’t have a salaried orchestra and a chorus that require a certain amount of performances each year,” said Symonds. “This means we can take a huge amount of risk. It’s wonderful to have that freedom to not be beholden to some imagined opera audience.” Donors and benefactors assist in the development and running of the company, although Symonds is optimistic about the direction of government funding.
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When asked what combination of elements makes a great opera performance, Symonds replied: “Well, it has got to be fantastic dramatically and musically, and if you have both of these things you can’t go wrong. It is certainly a great performance when you feel that an artificial art form is a natural part of the expression that the performers are trying to convey”. He believes that chamber opera is a real expressive alternative that is focused much more heavily on the “intimate side of expression”.
Programming music for the company requires having a detailed knowledge of new works: “I see an enormous hole in programming, and as a company we are trying to fill these voids,” he says referring mostly to post-World War II European composers. The smaller size of the company allows SCO to take more risks in terms of repertoire. “We have the luxury of not having to fill a 1,500seat theatre, three hundred nights a year. We can be completely flexible in the arrangement of performers, singers, and musicians and other
“We have a very good relationship with funding bodies and a network of supporters. Not being a huge company we can’t rely on large funding amounts. Aesthetically, we couldn’t be happier in what we are doing, and it’s exactly this artistic model that we want to have in 2015.” In terms of the next five years, Symonds is determined to “continue filling the gaps” in regard to repertoire. “Hopefully we can continue doing that. I also hope to continue developing the… knowledge of how to explore the limits of what we can do,” he said. For more information visit: www.sydneychamberopera.com - Samuel Cottell
THE LIFE & MUSIC OF SCOTT JOPLIN Starring Craig Mitten and his Ragtime Ensemble with Stephen Grant John Buchanan presents a concert celebrating the life and music of the ‘King of Ragtime’ featuring Stephen Grant (piano) Craig Mitten (trumpet) Phil Harpur (clarinet) Geoff Power (trombone) Marcus Holden (violin) Sandra Mitten (flute, piccolo) Chris King (piano) Ed Bastion (string bass) and Tanya Christensen (vocals). The story of Scott Joplin and his music told by Greg Poppleton as John Stark, Joplin’s publisher and long time friend. Musical Director: Craig Mitten
Friday 24 July 8pm & Saturday 25 July 2pm Glen Street Theatre, Belrose Adults $49, Conc $44, Theatre Subscribers $44, Children $29, Groups (8+) $39. Transaction charges may apply.
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Celebrating the life and work of Shostakovich
Memoir of Russia’s 20th century tragedy
Paolo Hooke reflects on two watershed years in the life of Dmitri Shostakovich on the 40th anniversary of his death on 9 August 1975. “That article on the third page of Pravda changed my entire existence. It was printed without a signature, like an editorial – this is, it expressed the opinion of the Party. But it actually expressed the opinion of Stalin, and that was much more important.” So recounts Dmitri Shostakovich in his memoirs Testimony of 28 January 1936, a day he would never forget. The brilliant young composer had enjoyed international success with his opera Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk. In that day’s edition of the Party newspaper Pravda, Stalin criticised his opera in an article ‘Muddle instead of Music’. Stalin censured Shostakovich a few days later in a second article, ‘Balletic Falsehood’, which attacked the composer’s ballet Limpid Stream. As Shostakovich explains in Testimony: “Two editorial attacks in Pravda in ten days – that was too much for one man. Now everyone knew for sure that I would be destroyed. And the anticipation of that noteworthy event – for me at least – has never left me.” As his son Maxim describes: “Under Stalin, every day as Shostakovich left home, he would take a small packet of soap and a tooth brush with him, not knowing if he would return”. Shostakovich’s response to the threat of destruction was his Symphony No. 5 of 1937. On the surface it may appear a rehabilitation symphony - ‘a Soviet artist’s practical and creative response to just criticism’ - a suggested subtitle that the composer adopted to deflect criticism. Yet beneath its coded language of compliance, Shostakovich’s Fifth voiced the suppressed thoughts of a tormented generation: at the Leningrad premiere in November 1937 it was greeted by a frenzied ovation. The conductor and friend of the composer Kurt Sanderling, who attended the Moscow premiere in January 1938, considers the Fifth to be probably the first time that Shostakovich addressed the dominant theme of his life: antiStalinism. “The audience was very receptive to Shostakovich’s message, and after the first movement we looked around rather nervously, wondering whether we might be arrested after the concert…The vast majority of the audience knew perfectly well what it was all about…It perfectly reflected the sentiments that were uppermost in our minds.” In a terror-stricken age Shostakovich wrote
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the memoir of the Russian tragedy of the 20th century with unparalleled eloquence and power. The Fifth’s third movement Largo is a moving requiem to the countless victims of Stalinist Terror, which reached its bloody crescendo in 1937. Mass purges resulted in millions being sent to the Gulag Archipelago, the Soviet network of forced labour camps shrouded in secrecy, located in the remote regions of Siberia and the far north. Events of 1948 Nineteen-forty-eight was another year of tribulation for Shostakovich. Andrei Zhdanov, Stalin’s chief cultural commissar, censured Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Khachaturian and other Russian composers at a conference in January 1948, at which they were forced to publicly recant. Shostakovich wrote the third movement Passacaglia of his Violin Concerto No. 1 during the conference. He recalls that; “In the evenings, when those disgusting, shameful debates [at the sessions] were over for the day, I would come home and work on the third movement of the violin concerto. I finished it and I think it turned out well”. The four movement concerto is symphonic in scale and with a dark tone; the story of the suffering of an individual under tyranny. The violin plays an autobiographical role, most notably in the stunning cadenza of the third movement Passacaglia, which expresses the composer’s pain and anguish. Shostakovich’s suffering arose from his relations with several sinister figures, which brought him much sorrow and a bitterness that coloured his life grey, as he recounts in Testimony.
Stalin was the principal of these vile figures; he wanted to control and manipulate Shostakovich as an artist. Stalin would reward and punish the composer, giving him prizes one minute and then censuring his work the next. “Stalin liked to put a man face to face with death and then make him dance to his own tune,” says Shostakovich in Testimony. For Shostakovich, Stalin was the very symbol of tyranny. Both in 1936 and in 1948, writing music was the composer’s deliverance from, and answer to, the persecution he endured. Shostakovich, with his enormous creative will and inner strength, mastered the secret of artistic survival in a cruel age. His abiding principle was, as he told Glikman: “If they cut off both [my] hands, I will compose music anyway holding the pen in my teeth”. Shostakovich, the tragic poet of 20th century music, lived under the shadow of Stalin for most of his adult life. Yet the tyrant did not succeed in enslaving the composer; as works of art that speak the truth, however bitter that truth may be, evade the grasp of their potential captors and can never be silenced. - Paolo Hooke ON AIR Sunday 9 August, 2 pm Sunday Special – In Memory of Dmitri Shostakovich Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 Violin Concerto No. 1 String Quartet No. 8 August 2015
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Finalists announced in Choral Grand Prix On 30 August, the Sydney Town Hall will fill with hundreds of singers. Dozens of choirs from many schools will be performing and competing in the Australian Choral Grand Prix. In its third year, this event staged as part of the Sydney Eisteddfod pits the talents of those placed first, second, third and fourth in the Youth and Infants/Primary School Choirs from The John Lamble Foundation Australasian Choral Championships. This celebration of creativity sees eight choirs compete before an adjudication panel headed by one of Australia’s leading orchestral and operatic conductors, Simon Kenway. With a total prize pool of $20,000, entrants will compete for such prizes as the coveted $4,000 Jury Vote and popular $4,000 People’s Choice Award. Accompanying the performances will be organist, Robert Fox. He spoke with Fine Music magazine about one of the highlights of this year’s Grand Prix: the newly restored organ. “Every organist dreams about playing in this venue,” says Fox. “The Sydney Town Hall, with
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its magnificent organ is possibly the best place on earth for massed singing – it’s right up there with the Royal Albert Hall and the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City.” The organ is simply monumental and would be amongst the ‘top five’ on the bucket list of many organ enthusiasts internationally. It’s unique for various reasons: it was for some
decades the largest organ in the world; it is the only 19th century concert organ that is essentially in its original or unaltered state; it houses the longest reed pipe ever built, a fulllength 64 foot that sounds a staggering five octaves below middle C; there is no electricity in the organ apart from the blowers which are located in another part of the building.
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Fox’s role in the Australian Choral Grand Prix is to provide organ accompaniment to the massed choirs. He says, in this context the organ has the extraordinary capacity to add tremendous depth and brilliance without ever overwhelming the singing. “I feel very honoured to be invited to play on this occasion. I am a great fan of the Sydney Eisteddfod and all it is doing for the performing arts. “I have spoken to people who have had life changing experiences at such events. The combination of thousands of voices singing great music, accompanied by a great instrument in a magnificent architectural setting is unbeatable.” The organ is, perhaps, not a ‘typical’ instrument that audiences, particularly school aged music students, get to see and hear everyday. It has many associations with church, but the organ is much more versatile in a number of settings. “I think it is vital that young musicians and audiences have the opportunity to hear a great organ, particularly in a non-liturgical setting. I believe that if the organ is to survive, it must break free of the perception that it is solely an instrument of the church,” said Fox. He said it’s encouraging to see organs now being installed in concert halls in Asia and used in a variety of recitals.
Fox’s priority is the encouragement of young musicians to take on the study of the organ, and over the years many of his students have achieved success in local competitions and in church placements. His own early experiences at SHORE school, loom large in his mind: “I was immediately compelled by the ravishing and exciting way in which the hymns were accompanied by the then Director of Music, John Winstanley. As a not-too-enthusiastic piano student I switched to the organ under his tutelage and was hooked from thereon,” says Fox. Established in 1933, Sydney Eisteddfod is an internationally recognised prestigious performing arts Festival of over 330 classical and contemporary events for singers, dancers, musicians, composers, actors, dance troupes, drama groups, bands, choirs and orchestras. The Festival program runs from May through September providing young performers opportunity to compete and perform before industry recognized, highly qualified adjudicators. Apart from possible career building credits, performing in public amongst your peers builds confidence and offers a significant learning experience. Funds raised through the Australian Choral Grand Prix benefit the Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund. - Samuel Cottell
Finalists in 2015 Australian Choral Grand Prix: Fort Street High School Chamber Choir (Petersham) Frensham Madrigals (Mittagong) Pymble Chorale (Pymble) Brigidine College (St Ives) Barker College Copeland Choir (Hornsby) Pymble Ladies’ College Junior School Chamber Choir (Pymble) Waitara Junior Voices - Waitara Public School (Wahroonga) Reddam House 5 and 6 Singers (Woollahra) Event Australian Choral Grand Prix Sunday 30 August, 2:30pm sydneyeisteddfod.com.au/ACGP ON AIR Wednesdays 1-2 pm 5 August Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition 2015 – Finals Concert Audio Engineer - Greg Ghavalas, Presenter - Troy Fil 12 August Sydney Eisteddfod Australian Choral Grand Prix 19 August Sydney Eisteddfod Opera finals 26 August Sydney Eisteddfod NSW Drs Orchestra Instrumental Scholarship Audio Engineer - Greg Ghavalas, Presenters - Alison Zhou, Camille Mercep, Troy Fil, Chloe Chung.
The Song Company presents Concert Three
A Night In Siena Young Italian theorbo virtuoso, Simone Vallerotonda joins The Song Company for A Night in Siena. Composed by Orazio Vecchi as evening entertainment, Le Veglie di Siena represents the various humours or human temperaments in a mix of madrigals. Blue Mountains Uniting Church Blackheath 8 August Saturday 3pm Sydney Conservatorium of Music Verbrugghen Hall 9 August Sunday 3pm & 11 August Tuesday 7.30pm
Newcastle Conservatorium 20 August Thursday 7pm
Wollongong ART Gallery 23 August Sunday 3pm
Canberra Wesley Uniting Church Forrest 22 August Saturday 3pm
Booking information www.songcompany.com.au phone (02) 8272 9500 mail@songcompany.com.au
The Song Company Pty Ltd is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and the NSW Government through Arts NSW.
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FLASHBACK WITH DEREK PARKER The grand era of the music hall
Banjo Paterson, the author of ‘Waltzing Matilda’, was travelling to London on a P&O liner in 1900 when a woman sailed into the saloon “as a dreadnaught steams into a harbor” and struck up a conversation with him. Hearing who he was she asked him to write a song for her – she paid as much as a quid or thirty bob for a good number, she said, and before they parted at Southampton she gave him a ticket for the first night of her coming season. It would have been like being given a ticket for a Madonna first night, for Marie Lloyd was the most famous music hall artist of her day – on her way home after a triumphant tour of Australia. Paterson never wrote her a song; but it didn’t matter – she had plenty of her own, numbers she made famous, such as My old man said follow the van, Oh, Mr Porter! and the notorious She sits among the cabbages and peas, which she defended strenuously against Watch Committees and local councilors who strangely thought there was something suggestive about it. When they proved incorrigible, she changed the line to I sits among the cabbages and leeks. Between 1850 and about 1950 the toffs had their opera houses, the working and lower middle classes had the music halls, and each had its repertoire of tunes which at their best, once heard, followed you around for life like a faithful dog. While the opera buff would whistle Questa quella as he shaved, the girl who sold flowers in Piccadilly or spent laborious days in some awful East End factory would sing The boy I love is up in the gallery, The boy I love is looking down at me, There he is, can’t you see, waving of his handkerchief, As merry as a robin that sings on a tree. That, one of the most evocative of all the old music-hall songs, was made famous by Marie Lloyd, though originally written for a less famed but beloved artist, Nellie Powers. Its composer, George Ware, was one of a host of those who wrote songs for the music hall – often commissioned or ‘owned’ by individual artists: Ella Shields made famous her husband William Hargreaves’ Burlington Bertie from Bow and Florrie Forde had a success with Harry von Tilzer’s Down at the old Bull and Bush. Charles Collins wrote for Lloyd (My old man) but also 12
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his thin, insinuating voice, sang about his little back garden with no view he was describing something his audience knew well: by clinging to the chimbley You could see across to Wembley If it wasn’t for the ‘ouses in between Burlington Bertie was a portrait of a downand-out with pretensions: ‘all airs and graces, correct easy paces’ but ‘Without food so long I’ve forgot where my face is …’ When she sang My old man said follow the van Marie was singing about eviction, trundling one’s belongings through the streets on a ‘barrer’. Too many girls could identify with Vesta Victoria when she sang: There was I, waiting at the church When I found he’d left me in the lurch Lor, how it did upset me! Ella Shields
for Harry Champion (Any old iron and Boiled beef and carrots). Harry J. Sayers sold Ta-rara-boom-de-ay to Lottie Collins, and Henry E. Pether helped make Vesta Victoria a star by providing her with Waiting at the church. The popularity of these tunes was universal, but they were written with a particular audience in mind – the composers and lyric-writers used situations with which the poor, who scraped together pennies which admitted them to the Old Mo (the Middlesex, Drury Lane), the Shoreditch or Hackney Empires or the Oxford Music Hall, were familiar. When Gus Elen, with
When the music hall withered and died, as it did finally in the 1950s, defeated by television and changing taste – indeed, by the disappearance of much of its original impoverished audience – those of us who loved it mourned the sad demolition of old music halls like the Metropolitan, Edgware Road, where I saw some of the last of the stars to survive: G. H. Elliot, billed as (grit your teeth) ‘The ChocolateColoured Coon’, with his blacked-up face and white top hat singing Lily of Laguna and I used to sigh for the silv’ry moon – and his friend Randolph Sutton, whose great success was George Stevens’ song On mother Kelly’s doorstep. Good Old Randy! the sailors would chant in chorus from the gallery of the old Grand Theatre in Plymouth when the fleet was in. Into old age Ella Shields would join them, still in impeccable white tie and tails singing Burlington Bertie and following it up, dressed as a sailor, lighting and smoking a pipe while she sang What a difference the Navy’s made to me. When she was 73, in 1952, she went on-stage to do her usual act, and started her most famous number strangely with the words “I was Burlington Bertie …” After finishing the song she collapsed on-stage, and died without regaining consciousness. The music hall, in a sense, died with her. - Derek Parker
What’s On
CHORAL Music of Fate and Destiny and finals of the Joan Carden Award 2015 Sydney University Graduate Choir 16 August, 3pm Venue: University of Sydney Great Hall Tickets: $25-$45 Bookings: 02 9351 7940 or online via the Seymour Centre Ticketmaster: 1300 723 038 or online The Sydney University Graduate Choir’s concert will feature the finalists in this year’s Joan Carden Award, Finalists will perform two arias with orchestral accompaniment, after which the adjudicators will select the winner. The audience will also have an opportunity to vote for the ‘People’s Choice’ prize. The finalists were selected in June, and include Morgan Balfour, soprano, Ashlyn Tymms, mezzo-soprano and Soonki Park, baritone. The winner will be announced at the end of the concert. Adjudicators are Miss Joan Carden AO, OBE, Mr Christopher Bowen, OAM, and Mr Anson Austin OAM. The Choir and orchestra will also perform Fanny Hensel-Mendelssohn’s Hiob, and three seldom performed works by Johannes Brahms, Schicksalslied, Gesang der Parzen, Nänie, which dwell on the theme of mortal destiny. Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny), on a poem written by Friedrich Hölderlin, compares the lives of those ‘wandering in the light’ with humankind caught in an unceasing struggle against Fate. Gesang der Parzen (Song of the Fates) uses a text from Goethe’s Iphigenie auf Tauris, warning us to fear the capricious power of the gods. Nänie, a setting of a poem by Friedrich Schiller, laments the inevitability of death, for ‘even the beautiful must die’. OPEN DAY Sydney Conservatorium of Music Open Day 29 August, from 9am Venue: Sydney Conservatorium of Music Tickets: FREE Information: music.sydney.edu.au/study/ open-day/ Open Day at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music is a wonderful opportunity for prospective students to ask academic and
CHAMBER Bohemian Dreams: The music of Czechoslovakia Australia Ensemble@UNSW 15 August, 8pm Venue: Sir John Clancy Auditorium, UNSW Kensington Tickets: $27-48 Bookings: 02 9385 4874 Information: www.music.unsw.edu.au/ australia-ensemble Although folksong and dance are never far away from the sound palette of Czech composers, the sophistication of the music is indisputable – and in this territory Dvorák is the undisputed master. In his Opus 87 Piano Quartet, Dvorák wrote that the “melodies came easily and just surged upon me”. Also written in record time, Janácek initially intended his Concertino to be a full scale Piano Concerto, but instead retained its scoring for small chamber forces. This particularly expressive piece became an instant success upon its premiere in 1925. Miroslav Pudlák’s effervescent Sextet, meanwhile, updates our vision of Czech music. Full of unbridled optimism and bubbling
rhythmic devices, it seems to represent the new post-Soviet era and the freedom to explore fresh ground. Although an imposter in some ways, Mozart too lays great claims to having Bohemian dreams: “It is not easy to convey an adequate conception of the enthusiasm of the Bohemians for Mozart’s music”, wrote Mozart’s librettist for Don Giovanni. Mozart composed his A major Flute Quartet during his time of great success in Prague, where his music was “perfectly appreciated by the Bohemians from the very first evening”. Program: Mozart Flute Quartet in A; Pudlák Sextet; Janácek Concertino for piano; Dvorák Piano quartet in E flat op. 87.
EISTEDDFOD Sydney Eisteddfod NSW Drs Orchestra Instrumental Scholarship (16-25yrs) 21 August, 7:30pm Venue: Recital Hall West – Sydney Conservatorium of Music Tickets: $24-29 Bookings: 02 9261 8366 or sydneyeisteddfod.com.au Since beginning in 2006, the NSW Drs Orchestra Instrumental Scholarship for 16 – 25yrs event has become a highlight of the Sydney Eisteddfod
program. Established to discover and encourage an outstanding instrumentalist in the fields of strings (bowed and plucked), woodwind or brass instruments, this event allows audience members to glimpse the talents of emerging instrumentalists as they present a diverse and challenging program. Attracting the finest players from across the nation, winning this scholarship is fast becoming a serious career step with recent winners excelling in studies at the Royal College of Music and The Juilliard School. Adjudicators to impress on the night are Australia’s leading saxophonist, Christina Leonard and principal clarinetist of the NSW, Australian and World Doctor’s Orchestras, Dr Andrew Kennedy. Carrying a total prize value of $10,500 winners will also be invited to attend rehearsals in the Australian Chamber Orchestra Studio and, depending on the repertoire of the instrument of the winner, be invited to play in ACO education events. Surely an evening of fine music and possibly a few surprises not to be missed for any orchestral enthusiast.
student admissions staff questions about the Con’s music degrees, auditions and application processes. Throughout the day a number of masterclasses, concerts and activities are taking place, and there are also opportunities for your students to play in the SCM Wind Symphony, Choir and Early Music Ensemble - music can be downloaded from the website and will also be available on the day. The day is relevant to year 12 students, and also year 10 and 11 students considering music
studies at a tertiary level. For more information head to music.sydney.edu.au/study/open-day/ or email: con.marketing@sydney.edu.au or call: 02 9351 1222 if you have any questions. August 2015
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What’s On EISTEDDFOD Sydney Eisteddfod Allison/ Henderson Piano Scholarship (16-25yrs) 28 August, 7:30pm Venue: Recital Hall West – Sydney Conservatorium of Music Tickets: $24-29 Bookings: 02 9261 8366 or sydneyeisteddfod.com.au Piano competitions have ranked highly in the Sydney Eisteddfod program ever since it began in 1933. Many great talents have risen from its stages including Richard Bonynge, Geoffrey Parsons, Roger Woodward, Kathryn
ENSEMBLE ABUNDANCE Australian String Quartet With guest violin Susie Park 2 September, 7pm Venue: City Recital Hall, Angel Place Tickets: $30-76 Bookings: 1300 794 118 or cityrecitalhal.com Information: www.asq.com.au The program includes: Mozart, String Quartet no 15 in D minor K421; Matthew Hindson, String Quartet no.3, Ngeringa - Commissioned by Ngeringa Arts; Webern, Langsamer Satz; and Smetana, String Quartet no 1 in E minor, From my life. According to his wife, Constanza, Mozart wrote his D minor String Quartet during the birth of their first child – and the leaps in the second movement represent her cries. It leaves a lasting record of the event better than any other. Matthew Hindson’s engaging new work has been generously commissioned by Ngeringa Arts to commemorate the opening of its magnificent new cultural centre in the Adelaide Hills, where the work will have its world premiere. Webern’s quartet movement was written on a mountain holiday with his fiancée and was intended to be a movement from a highly romantic quartet. The early movement does not hint at the serial style of his following music, but clearly shows his rich romantic musicality and compositional intensity. Smetana’s quartet titled From my life is a programmatic story told in the autumn of life following the onset of the composer’s deafness. This casts a shadow over the end of the work, but otherwise represents hope, joy and an abundance of life and love. 14
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Selby and Simon Tedeschi. Carrying on this great tradition, this scholarship was established to provide an annual competition to discover and encourage a promising young pianist of the level required for a professional career. Carrying a prize value in excess of $13,500 entrants are required to prepare and play from memory three pieces with the piece for those chosen as a finalist being a major work of up to 35 minutes. Leading New Zealand pianist and Senior Lecturer from the University of Waikato, Katherine Austin will be joined by renowned and highly regarded music educator, Yoon Sen Lee to assess the
talents of these outstanding young pianists. The standard of playing and varied repertoire in this final is always superb providing an evening of musical entertainment sure to enthrall all lovers of fine piano music.
ENSEMBLE BEETHOVEN’S GENIUS Omega Ensemble - Master Series 30 August, 2:30pm Venue: Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House Tickets: $29-$89 Bookings: www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/oe15_beethovens_genius.aspx Information: www.omegaensemble.com.au It’s been 190 years since it was first composed, but Beethoven’s fifteenth String Quartet remains as fresh and hauntingly beautiful as ever. Written in Beethoven’s later life, whilst he was bed-ridden, it is one of his final compositions. Born 11 years after Beethoven’s death, German composer Ferdinand Thieriot was praised by critics for his “noble and pure” chamber music. Omega Ensemble explore one of his two Octets. This is another opportunity to experience the intimacy of the Utzon Room seated around the musicians overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Musicians: Ike See (violin), Airena Nakamura (violin), Amanda Verner (viola), Teije Hylkema (cello), Alex Henery (double bass), David Rowden (clarinet), Michael Dixon (horn), Ben Hoadley (bassoon)
A CAPELLA The Song Company presents A Night in Siena With guest theorbo virtuoso, Simone Vallerotonda 9 August, 3pm & 11 August, 7.30pm Venue: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Tickets: $20-$70 Bookings: www.songcompany.com.au or phone 02 8272 9500 Information: www.songcompany.com.au/ buy/tickets/a-night-in-siena/ For this all–Italian extravaganza we welcome a rising star of Italy’s early music scene: Simone Vallerotonda. Le Veglie di Siena, Vecchi’s magnum opus is neither an opera nor a madrigal collection, yet this curious and hybrid work is one of the
undiscovered gems of the early 17th century. Written for Siena’s Intronati, a very distinguished academy, the work represents the composer’s final artistic statement, a cornucopia of musical cameos, comic tricks and deeply touching moments of humanity. As a direct result of the subjugation of Siena by the Medici, all public gatherings were forbidden in the city between 1563 and 1603. The Intronati of Siena were thus forced underground. Their secret soirées took the form of intellectual contests and debates on the art of love, riddles and, as testified in Vecchi’s work, a 16th century form of theatre sports. Dedicated to Christian IV, King of Denmark, Vecchi’s work carries the grandiose title of ‘The evening entertainment in Siena or the various humours of modern music’. The various humours or human temperaments refer to the catalogue of 14 serious moods represented as madrigals in the second half of the Veglie. The first half is a set of often facetious ‘imitationgames’ framed by the conceit of a chosen king who calls on his guests to show their acting skills.
ENSEMBLE The Marais Project presents Marais and the operatic muse 16 August, 3pm Venue: Recital Hall West, Sydney Conservatorium Tickets: $35/20 at door; family ticket $90 (2 adults + 2 children) Bookings: 02 9809 5185 or www.maraisproject.com.au Jennifer Eriksson has developed and presented no less than four “child friendly” operas for the
EISTEDDFOD Australian Choral Grand Prix Sydney Eisteddfod 30 August, 2:30pm Venue: Sydney Town Hall Tickets: $23-44 Bookings: 02 9261 8366 or sydneyeisteddfod.com.au/acgp Sydney Eisteddfod and Rotary Club of Sydney Cove proudly announce this year’s Australian Choral Grand Prix to be staged in the spectacular and iconic Sydney Town Hall. A spectacular highlight of the program will see the newly restored 19th Century Grand Organ at Sydney Town Hall accompany the over 400 people massed choir to be conducted by event adjudicator and highly respected orchestral and operatic conductor, Simon Kenway. Accompanying the massed choir as they sing the rousing and poignant I Vow To Thee My Country and Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer, the organ is to be played by renowned and respected member of the Organ Music Society of Sydney and Chief Organist at SHORE Summer School, Robert Fox. In its third year, this exciting Grand Prix pits the talents of those placed first, second, third and fourth in the Youth and Infants/Primary School Choirs from The John Lamble Foundation Australasian Choral Championships. With a total prize pool of $20,000, entrants will compete for such prizes as the coveted $4,000 Jury Vote and popular $4,000 People’s Choice Award. Join Sydney Eisteddfod and Rotary Club of Sydney Cove as we celebrate and be amazed at the depth of talent of the youth in our community. Come delight in this amazing showcase of Australia’s top choral performers as they compete to be the next winner of the Australian Choral Grand Prix.
Musica Viva in Schools program over the past 25 years. Drawing on this expertise, The Marais Project turns their attention to Marais’ long-neglected operas which were much acclaimed at the Court of Louis XIV. On the menu will be excerpts from Marais’ best known opera, Sémélé and a cantata by another favourite composer, Michel Pignolet de Montéclair. Regular Marais Project soprano and French music specialist, Belinda Montgomery, will be joined by up and coming baritone Alexander Knight for an afternoon of the kind of musical rarities The Marais Project is renowned for. ORCHESTRAL Romeo & Juliet with Bell Shakespeare Sydney Symphony Orchestra Simone Young, conductor John Bell, director Actors from Bell Shakespeare 20, 21, 22, 24 August, times vary Venue: Sydney Opera House Tickets: $39-149 Bookings: www.sydneysymphony.com Shakespeare’s words and Prokofiev’s music. Actors and an orchestra. A great tragic love story imagined for the concert hall. Two Australian legends command the stage when conductor Simone Young and director John Bell weave together scenes from Prokofiev’s heartfelt ballet score and Shakespeare’s deeply moving play. The gorgeous music,
ENSEMBLE MICHAEL HAYDN REQUIEM WITH THE CHOIR OF ST JAMES DIRECTED BY WARREN TREVELYAN JONES Soloists: Amy Moore – soprano, Richard Butler – tenor, David Grego – Baritone 8 August, 5pm Venue: St James Church, King Street, Sydney Tickets: $10-50 Bookings: www.australianhaydn.com.au/ single-tickets.html Information: www.australianhaydn.com.au/ michael-haydn-requiem.html
so full of humanity, captures the savage anger of the feuding families, the innocence of their children and the overwhelming emotions of young love. In this concert it provides the backdrop for a powerful text with all its humour, tenderness and tragedy.
After a marvellous collaborative performance of Mozart’s Requiem in 2014, the AHE and the Choir of St. James join forces once again to present Joseph Haydn’s Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo, the ‘Little Organ Mass’, and the Requiem in C minor by his brother Michael Haydn. The ‘Little Organ Mass’ earned its nickname from the exceptional obbligato organ writing in the Benedictus of this ‘brief’ but wonderful missa brevis. Written for The Brothers Hospitallers, a medical services charity for the poor, the work was originally performed in the Brother’s tiny chapel at Eisenstadt, necessitating ‘little’ forces of a string quartet, organ and chamber choir. This music makes for affirming and healing listening. Leopold Mozart and his 15-year-old son Wolfgang Amadeus played in the orchestra at the premiere of Michael Haydn’s Requiem in Salzburg, composed in just two weeks after the death of his friend and patron PrinceArchbishop Scrattenbach and resounding with the grief and despair of the loss of his only daughter Aloisia the same year. The young Mozart’s extraordinary ear and memory even resulted in his use of some of this deep, lyrical and beautiful Requiem’s harmonic ingenuities in his own, composed some 20 years later. August 2015
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CD Reviews Avan Yu, the Canadian pianist who is best known to Sydney audiences for his splendid rendition of Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op 43 at the 2012 SIPCA which won him First Prize appears here in his debut recording for Naxos, with Liszt’s transcriptions of ‘Winterreise’ (Winter’s Journey) and ‘Schwanengesang’ (Swansong) by Schubert. This is an interesting and unusual choice for a debut album but an exciting one as it shows Yu off as an individualist who isn’t afraid to use his extraordinary technical ability to exhibit a lyrical and connected playing style together with controlled graduations of dynamics and phrasing. Liszt transcribed over 50 of Schubert’s songs, mostly between the years 1833 to 1846. He is faithful to the melodic lines and of course adds his own course of virtuosic embellishments to turn them into individually technically demanding works of
Liszt: Schubert Song Transcriptions Excerpts from Winterreise & Schwanengesang Avan Yu, Piano Naxos
✶✶✶✶✶ BLISS Opera Australia 3CD Live recording of the Brett Dean/Amanda Holden opera ABC
✶✶✶✶ It took 11 years from the moment that Opera Australia’s then newly-appointed artistic director, Simone Young, asked composer Brett Dean in 1999 to write a full-length opera and its eventual premiere in Sydney in 2010. And it’s taken a further five years for the ABC to release their 3-CD set of that work. To quote Dean, “it’s been a long time coming.” Actually he was talking about the time it took him to complete this, his first opera, but I have a feeling that it won’t be his last. Dean’s
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compositional style is known for creating dynamic soundscapes, and in this fast-flowing story of Harry Joy, the managing director of an advertising agency who is suddenly struck down in the middle of a family BBQ with a heart attack, nowhere is this better demonstrated. Baritone Peter ColemanWright plays the poor benighted Harry and he’s the lynchpin of the whole opera. He participates in no fewer than 22 of the 44 separate numbers that make up the three CDs and you can tell that he’s revelling in the role. But I have to say that if you’re wedded to 19th and 20th century Romantic opera, this is going to come as a shock. It’s forceful without being particularly tuneful, though you can discern a fairground melody in the second musical interlude entitled An Elephant in the Room which, to this reviewer’s ears at any rate, came as
It’s rare that music, regardless of genre, has the ability to truly astound. Zubin Kanga’s album Piano Inside Out does. The album is the result of a two-year project embarked upon by Kanga, to collaborate with seven Australian composers and explore new possibilities with the piano. It’s a fascinating showcase not only for his talent but also the talent of the composers. Kanga, an Australian pianist based in Europe, is a student of the piano, harking back to the virtuosi performers and composers of the 19th century. The debt he owes to his tutor and mentor Rolf Hind is both acknowledged in the liner notes and obvious in his playing technique. His approach involves deconstructing the piano and reinventing how the instrument is played. It’s a physical performance, he gets inside the instrument playing the strings as well as the
their own. The essence of these works lies in the ability to appreciate Schubert’s incredible poetic song writing ability together with Liszt’s effective moulding of the piano & voice for piano alone. Yu displays an exceptional ability to fuse these elements together in these virtuosic essays for the piano. Of particular note Am Meer from Schwanengesang delivers a gorgeous songlike quality and colourful intensity together with some brilliantly conceived dramatic interludes with some ‘fire in the belly’ writing in the left hand. Avan Yu is a formidable young pianist whose light has shone extremely brightly here. His touch and technique are superb. I would love to hear a lot more of Liszt from him, particularly the Transcendental Etudes which I think would be right up his alley. The engineering quality of this disc is excellent. Very highly recommended. - Frank Shostakovich
something of a relief! There’s little doubt that it will become an important inclusion in anyone’s collection of 21st century music. - Michael Morton-Evans keys and it’s from this approach to the piano that he has collaborated with the composers featured here. If this all sounds too modern and technical think again. Whilst this is an album with a serious theoretical approach to the piano and how the collaborative process between musician and composer can influence both sides of the creative partnership, it is also a joy to listen to. This is an album that will reward the listener again and again as you discover the subtleties and depths of both his performance as well as the way composers have brought a new approach to the piano. Whilst some of the composers involved in the collaboration, such as David Young or Elliott Gyger may already be familiar to you, the introduction of some young composers such as Marcus Whale and Anthony Moles is particularly exciting. - Gemma Purves
CD Reviews Paul Terracini Music for Brass Sydney Brass Tall Poppies
✶✶✶✶✶ We’ve become so used to referring to Paul Terracini as a composer and conductor that many may have forgotten that he started his musical career as a trumpeter, in Sydney with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra and in Denmark with the Danish Chamber Players. That remembered, we shouldn’t be surprised that his latest CD release is of compositions which he has written for brass ensemble. CD covers announcing Music for Brass more often than not consist of a lot of oompahpah music, not this one however. It consists of five beautifully constructed works for brass ensemble, beginning with a piece called Gegensätze, (Contrasts), which was given its
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world premiere by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass in 2011 and is scored for four trumpets, four horns, three trombones and a tuba. It’s an exhilarating piece of writing, some of it wandering close to the jazz idiom without ever quite reaching there. Not surprisingly three of the five works on this CD have religious motifs, given that Paul has a PhD in Religious Studies from Sydney Uni. Behind the Shining Door is a beautifully reflective work based on a text by Thomas à Kempis; Concerto for Brass, written when the composer was living in Denmark, has as its second of three movements, a mediaeval chant Pange Lingua (Praise, my tongue); and the fourth work is titled Exaudi Orationem Nostram and was a commission from the International Trumpet Guild for their annual conference. The final work, the longest at just over 23 minutes, is called Winmalee Mourning
Rudolf Buchbinder returns with his latest release on the Sony Label, ‘Bach’ which is sure to please all lovers of the Baroque master. With his international reputation firmly in place as a recording artist for over 40 years, Buchbinder has carved out an incredible niche in more than 200 recordings which has encompassed a vast quantity and variety of piano literature. Of particular note, he won the prestigious Echo Klassik Award in 2012 for Instrumentalist of the Year for his complete recordings of the Beethoven Sonatas (Opp. 2-111 inclusive). What is most remarkable is that this is his first foray into the recording of Bach. The two Partitas have a distinctive French flavour, with the B Flat Major suite generally a more bright, happy and attractive work, whereas the C Minor suite leans more towards the ‘sombre et dramatique’ style. Buchbinder combines a magnificent fluency
Poulenc: Complete Music for Solo Piano Antony Gray, piano ABC Classics
✶✶✶✶ This 3CD box set release is a compilation of recordings made between 2002 and 2004 by Australian pianist Antony Gray which uniformly tackles the complete solo piano output of French composer Francis Poulenc. Poulenc’s music cannot be easily categorised and this is reflective of the time he spent in Montparnasse with The ‘Les Six’ as they attempted to move away from Debussy/Ravel stranglehold on early 20th French music. The music can certainly be described as
playful and witty in parts and kaleidoscopically mournful and dissonant in others. Gray produces an evocative, sensual and vibrant performance throughout. He captures the pianistic tone of the works as he draws out the French charisma in a subtle and insightful manner. It is interesting to note that Poulenc himself had a fairly low opinion of his piano works which seems slightly harsh on his part. His rich harmonies show an appreciation for the traditional palate of colourful sonority whilst the mood ranges from tranquil brevity of the miniatures such as the Novelettes to neatly thought out Suite in C which the composer himself described as a work
and is a wonderfully evocative work based on the dreadful bush fires which devastated the Blue Mountains in July 2014. All in all this is a great CD for the collection. I defy anyone not to find beauty in it, even if you aren’t a great fan of brass music. - MME in technique together with an innate knowledge of counterpoint throughout these two works. His ability to bring out the inner voices, particularly in the Sarabande movements confirm his exceptional keyboard talent. The English Suites are believed to be the first of their kind and No 3 is his choice for this album. This is a spiritually refreshing account of this work with his attention to tempi an outstanding highlight throughout. The Gigue is exceptional in its clarity and spaciousness. This highly respected performer has achieved a resounding success both with his choice of repertoire, which is perfectly balanced and his choice of recording location in Dresden, a historic church called the Lukaskirche. This appears to have provided the perfect backdrop to an accurate, skilful account of some of Bach’s formidable keyboard output. - FS
of ‘enormous discipline’. An enjoyable foray into this composer’s fine oeuvre for the piano. - FS August 2015
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JAZZ CD REVIEWS DISCOURSE WITH BARRY O’SULLIVAN
Hetty Kate Dim All The Lights Released June 2014 (ABC Jazz)
✶✶✶ On her newest recording Hetty Kate sings vintage love songs from the catalogues of June Christy, Julie London and Peggy Lee. With band members, Sam Keevers (piano), James Sherlock (guitar), Ben Robertson (bass), Danny Farrugia (drums) she has returned to her first love, the Great American Songbook, and is carving out a career as one of the country’s foremost interpreters of popular songs from yesteryear. On this recording Kate and her musical colleagues have found just the right
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At 23 years of age, Sarah McKenzie is already an acclaimed jazz vocalist and pianist whose album “Close Your Eyes” won Best Jazz Album at the 2012 ARIA Awards.She is also this year’s Jazz Bell Award Winner for Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album with her latest recording. A graduate of WAAPA (West Australian Academy Performing Arts) and the Berklee College of Music Boston USA, she sings with the kind of phrasing that only a true jazz singer can come up with, while her groove at the piano is the stuff that makes people want to play jazz. With fellow Australian band members, Hugh Stuckey (guitar) and Alex Boneham (bass), McKenzie is joined by an international line-up of musicians including Ingrid Jensen (trumpet), Warren Wolf
Penelope Sai Some Kind of Dream Released 2015 (Independent)
✶✶✶✶ Australian vocalist and lyricist Penelope Sai brings a lifelong love of jazz to her music with her latest offering. After releasing her first solo album “Evening Falls” in Paris in 2009 she moved to Australia with her family and settled in The Blue Mountains where her second album ”Sienna” was recorded. She has now released her third album, with the same band members, Sean Mackenzie (piano,composition and arrangement), Jonathan Zwartz (bass), Nic Cicere (drums/percussion) and the current leader of The Count Basie Orchestra Scotty Barnhart (Horns). With this recording she has 18
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touch in communicating the vagaries of our experience of love and its complexities. A technically gifted vocalist she cruises through five-star versions of The Thrill Is Gone, In The Still Of The Night and Cry Me A River keeping close to the melody and just letting her own pure tone and the lyrics work their magic while bringing them to vibrant and exciting life as if each were an expression of her own private thoughts. Something Cool is a perfect example and one of the best tracks on the album - with the sensitive piano of Sam Keevers expertly caressing her vocals along with the gentle brushing of Danny Farrugia’s drums, perfectly blending with James Sherlock’s sublime guitar
successfully managed to create an album of mood, romance and nostalgia infusing her diverse repertoire with a range of influences as it traverses refreshing interpretations of the standards - I’m Glad There Was You, Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year, and I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plans and wows you with her own striking original compositions. These include the title track Some Kind of Dream (for which she received a 2015 Jazz Bell Award Nomination ), Melt Away and Adrien’s Imaginings. An album stand out is Sai’s interpretation of the James Bond theme Diamonds Are Forever beginning with a healthy blast of horn from Scotty Barnhart and cruising into an unexpected samba beat. Her instantly recognisable voice with inventive
chords - providing a showcase for a torch singer of international status. (vibraphone) Marco Valeri (drums, percussion) and Grammy Award-winning producer Brian Bacchus. “We Could Be Lovers” features a number of McKenzie’s own compositions and arrangements including That’s It, I Quit, Quoi,Quoi,Quoi and title track We Could Be Lovers plus classic standards from Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Henry Mancini and George Gershwin. Not only does her original work stand up to the songs by these master songsmiths, but her exquisite voice beautifully renders these old standards as something new again. Standout tracks abound so it’s hard to pick a favourite from the list of gems she delivers and even though we’ve heard it all before it’s great to hear it done again so perfectly well by a real ‘pro’. arrangements by Sean MacKenzie make this album a ‘must have’ for lovers of vocal jazz.
SWINGING ON THE VINE The ‘Unforgettable’ Cole
Admittedly in Cole’s final years the quality of his material fell away with such country sing-alongs as Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer and Ramblin’ Rose but his discography is rich with songs which represented universal emotions. Many were standards when he recorded them: But Beautiful, Lush Life, Where Or When and Stardust. But he would add new and worthy songs to his repertoire - (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons, The Party’s Over, That’s All and Unforgettable. Unlike Como, a wonderful and successful singer, Cole did not pin his career on too many songs of the quick-hit variety which made Como so successful. Bennett, who had to fight to get a jazz backing on his first LP at Columbia (Cloud 7), summed it up perfectly: “There’s Tiffany and there’s Woolworth”.
Oscar Moore, Nat Cole and Wesley Prince, 1946. Image - William P. Gottlieb
Ah memories and music! They return in a flood as I sip the bountiful fruit of the red grape, my stalwart companion Big J snoring with drunken satisfaction at my feet. He has his piggy dreams. I have my wine and fine music. This is bliss. Has life ever been better in my Hunter Valley hideaway? I have become partial of late to a song written by pianist Oscar Levant called Blame It On My Youth: following a silky vocal, Juan Tizol’s valve trombone is stating the melody almost reverently in the background as I write. The song has ended but the memories linger on through the melodies. Hearing the singer on Blame It On My Youth I recall my first visit to Melbourne as a boy fleeing the confines of Van Dieman’s Land. After surviving the curse of sea sickness crossing Bass Strait in the passenger and cargo ship Taroona, there was the excitement of seeing my first tram. And the music - especially a radio program called Penny Serenade where for the price of a coin the station played your favourite melodies. Unfortunately I had to return to the cultural wasteland of the “deep south”, but two tunes remained etched in my memory - Carnival by Harry James and His Orchestra and Dance Ballerina, Dance by Nat King Cole. Although the latter was recorded more than 60 years ago, I can only agree with that great survivor Tony Bennett who said: “When you hear a Nat Cole record, it sounds like he recorded it yesterday. It hasn’t got a dated sound”. And the same can be said for Cole’s famous trio where you marvel at the remarkable musicianship between the leader and guitarist Oscar Moore. Always a singer As a jazz pianist, Cole is recognised as one of the great musicians. As a singer, his gentle manner, soft voice and romantic way with a ballad swept him to heights no comparable black crooner, even Billy Eckstine, had ever imagined or even approached. He was the first black singer to cross over into the realm of white mainstream, joining Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Perry Como in the pantheon of popular music. Sinatra was in a class of his own in emotionally transforming a lyric but Cole’s sincerity stood out on his records whether with his trio or ballads. It allowed him to do everything from An Errand Boy For Rhythm to Portrait of Jenny. Cole, largely unknown when signed by Capitol Records in 1943, continued producing hit records for the company for 22 years until his death from lung cancer on February 15, 1965. That first recording date with his trio in November, 1943 not only produced a “hit” in Straighten Up And Fly Right but an instrumental classic in Jumpin’ At Capitol, based on the chords of the Count Basie staple Topsy.
Sinatra and Cole may have been different as performers but they had much in common, an instinct for good songs and the luck to be defined by them. And both were fortunate to be backed by the arranging skills of Nelson Riddle, Billy May and Gordon Jenkins. Cole seamlessly moved from jazz to popular music but it was the former that defined him -and it also proved a barrier against the decaying populism of hit parade material. Cole was always a singer and his legendary trio a showcase for his vocal ability right from the beginning. His initial repertoire was heavily flavoured with jive-talking rhythm novelties with Cole the softy-spoken hipster. The trio faded into the 1950’s but Cole continued to play, his best moments coming on The Piano Style of Nat King Cole with Riddle and his greatest album, The After Hours Sessions to which I am listening. I raise my glass in appreciation. - Patrick D Maguire
Sydney Jazz Club Co-op Ltd Presents
Live Jazz monthly at Berry Island Reserve
At the end of Shirley Rd., Wollstonecraft On Sunday 23rd August from 12.00 noon to 3.00 pm we feature
“New Orleans Connection” with Colin Davies Entry is free. Raffles assist with payment of the band Bring along your picnic and enjoy live, traditional jazz from some of Australia’s finest musicians PO Box 186 Broadway, NSW 2007 www.sydneyjazzclub.com Tel +61 2 9719 3876
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AUGUST PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS MINING THE MAJORS SATURDAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August, 9.30–11.30am Worth discovering on Saturday mornings in August is a new weekly series where the program always concludes with a major orchestral work. To create this series, some of our most knowledgeable programmers have been assigned to ‘dip into a hat’ and pull out the names of the six major works to be used in the six programs each will prepare. The programmer then creates a program where the associated works lead in a meaningful way to that major orchestral work. For example on Saturday 1 August in the rich first program of the series, the major work is Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No 5 in E minor, op 64, (1888), performed by the Concertgebouw Orchestra conducted by Bernard Haitink. Leading up to Tchaikovsky’s great symphony are Prokofiev’s Suite no 2, op64b, from Romeo and Juliet (1936), Chopin’s Waltzes nos 1, 2 and 3, op64 (1846) played by Vladimir Ashkenazy and Haydn’s String Quartet in D, Hob. III:63, Lark (1790) performed by the Salomon Quartet. There will be more treasures to unearth every Saturday morning in August and for the rest of this year. While the initial series will last initially from July to December, it may well continue beyond 2015 as we continue to ‘mine the majors’ and dig up the vast number of important and influential works still to be highlighted. ARTIST OF CHOICE: ELISABETH SCHWARZKOPF Tuesday 11 August, 9–10.30am Renowned lyric soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, died in Shruns, Austria on 3rd August 2006 at the age of 90. Schwarzkopf was born in 1915 in an area of Germany that became Poland in 1918. In 1946 she married record producer, Walter Legge, and identified as both Austrian and British, becoming a Dame of the British Empire in 1992. She was a dominant presence in the classical music world of the mid twentieth century, peaking in the post-war period of the 1950s and 1960s into the 1970s. Best known for her performances of Mozart, Schubert, Richard Strauss and Hugo Wolf, Schwarzkopf, a woman of great beauty and aristocratic presence, was also identified with five key operatic roles – Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni, the Countess in Marriage of Figaro, Fioriligi in Cosi fan Tutte, Countess Madeleine in Capriccio and the Marschallin in Der Rosenkavalier. With her purity of tone
compromised in his acceptance of the excesses of the Soviet era.
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and attention to detail, she was also the supreme female exponent of the songs of Strauss and Wolf. This morning’s program on the anniversary of her death includes exquisite examples of the works of these composers as well as a wide selection from other major composers from J S Bach to Mahler and beyond. SUNDAY SPECIALS IN MEMORY OF DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Sunday 9 August, 2–4pm Dmitri Shostakovich died in Moscow on 9 August 1975, exactly 40 years’ ago, a little short of his 69th birthday. This afternoon’s Sunday Special in his memory includes brilliant performances of several of his greatest works, including the Symphony no 5 in D minor, op 47 (1937), by the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich and the Violin Concerto no 1 in A minor, op 77 (1948), played by David Oistrakh with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. Shostakovich was born in Saint Petersburg in 1906 and his career and output reflected the complicated history of twentieth century Russia. He composed fifteen symphonies, six concertos and many other works, including the 1934 opera, Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, both his greatest success to that date and the cause of his first denunciation in Pravda when it was seen by Stalin in 1936, leading for some years to the loss of his income and poverty for his family. Shostakovich’s work fell into three broad periods – Russian nationalism (1907-1919), Neoclassical (1920–1954) and Serial (1954–1968). Unlike contemporaries such as Stravinsky and Prokofiev, he did not leave the Soviet Union and was sometimes seen as having
ALEXANDER GLAZUNOV: 150TH ANNIVERSARY Sunday 16 August, 2–4pm Born in Saint Petersburg on 10 August 1865, the son of a wealthy publisher, Alexander Glazunov, composer, teacher and conductor, was at the heart of the late Romantic period in Russia. While his most successful works included the ballets, The Seasons and Raymonda, and his later symphonies from no. 4 onwards, Glazunov’s substantial oeuvre included three ballets, eight symphonies, five concertos (two for piano and one each for violin, cello and saxophone), seven string quartets, two piano sonatas and many other works including songs. From the age of fifteen, Glazunov was a student of Rimsky-Korsakov. Through his teacher he absorbed the traditional nineteenth century idiom and, unlike other Russian musicians of the time such as Stravinsky, he did not explore or progress to modernism. In 1899, he became an instructor in composition and orchestration at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory but resigned in 1905 because of the politically motivated dismissal of Rimsky-Korsakov. Later that year, after the reinstatement of his teacher, Glazunov was appointed Director of the Conservatory holding this position for many years. After the 1917 revolution, as the Soviet Union rejected ‘formal’ western music for the music of the proletariat, Glazunov was increasingly isolated and eventually left the Soviet Union in 1928, never to return. He toured internationally before settling in France until his death at the age of 70 in 1936. The richly melodic Violin Concerto in A Minor, op 82 (1904), which concludes today’s concert, exemplifies the spirit of Glazunov’s music at its height. - Cynthia Kaye CONTINUING SERIES OPERA – Wednesdays at 8pm 5 August, 8–10.30pm Haydn, J: L’anima del filosofo, ossia Orpheo ed Euridice (1791) Pinchgut Opera 12 August, 8pm–midnight Wagner, R: Lohengrin 19 August, 8–10.30pm Verdi, G: Macbeth 26 August, 8–10.30pm Purcell, H: King Arthur August 2015
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Saturday 1 August 0:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT 6:00 SATURDAY MORNING MUSIC with Stephen Wilson 9:00 WHAT’S ON IN MUSIC Our weekly guide to musical events in and around Sydney 9:30 MINING THE MAJORS Prepared by Elaine Siversen Prokofiev, S. Suite no 2, op 64b, from Romeo and Juliet (1936). Royal Scottish NO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 8940 32 Chopin, F. Waltzes, op 64 (1846): no 1 in D flat; no 2 in C sharp minor; no 3 in A flat. Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf. DG 477 8445 8 Haydn, J. String quartet in D, Hob.III:63, Lark (1790). Salomon Quartet. Hyperion CDA67012 20 Tchaikovsky, P. Symphony no 5 in E minor, op 64 (1888). Concertgebouw O/Bernard Haitink. Decca 478 5867 50 11:30 ON PARADE Music that’s band Prepared by Owen Fisher Debussy, C. The girl with the flaxen hair, from Preludes, bk 1 (1910). John Foster Black Dyke Mills Band/Peter Parkes. Chandos CHAN 4501 2 Grafulla, C. March: Washington Greys. University of Michigan Symphonic Band/H. Robert Reynolds. Quintessence Q 2016 5 Mantia, S. Endearing young charms. Cory Band. Doyen DOY 290 7 Bellstedt, H. Napoli. Davis Childs, euphonium; Buy-As-You-View Band. Doyen DOY 195 6 Robert Childs, cond (2 above) Hall, J. Wedding of the winds waltz. Allentown Band/Ronald Demkee. AMP 87107
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Montéclair, M. de Cantata: La bergère (1728). Julianne Baird, sop; American Baroque/Stephen Schultz. Koch 32-7096-2 Hi 9 Saint-Saëns, C. La fiancée du timbalier (1887). Felicity Lott, sop; Graham Johnson, pf. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901138 12 Gyrowetz, A. Three motets for equal voices (1828). Cappella Concinite/Florian Heyerick. Vox Temporis 92 001 10 Bruckner, A. Ecce sacerdos magnus (1885). Freiburg Vocal Ensemble; Stephen Rommelspacher, org; Wolfgang Schäfer, cond. Christophorus 74501 6 Chausson, E. La nuit, op 11 no 1; Réveil, op 11 no 2 (1886). Jean Sourisse Vocal Ensemble; Emmanuel Strosser, pf; Jean Sourisse, cond. FNAC 592224 6 15:00 COPPELIA Delibes, L. Ballet: Coppélia (1870). Suisse Romande O/Richard Bonynge. Decca 478 4749 1:35 Schubert, F. String quartet no 15 in G, D887 (1826). Kodály Quartet. Naxos 8.557125 45 17:30 GYPSY INSPIRATION Prepared by Jan Brown Lehár, F. Overture to Gypsy love (1910). Zurich Tonhalle O/Franz Lehár. Naxos 8.110857 9 Dvorák, A. Gypsy songs, op 55 (1880). Anne Sofie von Otter, mezz; Bengt Forsberg, pf. DG 463 479-2 13 Verdi, G. Gypsy chorus, from La traviata (1853). Slovak Philharmonic Ch; Slovak RSO/Alexander Rahbari. Naxos 8.553963 3 19:00 THE MAGIC OF STAGE AND SCREEN Prepared by Maureen Meers Novello, I. Excerpts from The dancing years (1939). Ivor Novello, Dunstan Hart, Mary Ellis, Olive Gilbert, voices; Drury Lane TO/Charles Prentice. Naxos Nostalgia 8.120781 19 Excerpts from King’s rhapsody (1949). Vanessa Lee, Olive Gilbert, Ivor Novello, voices; Ch, org & O/Harry Acres. Naxos Nostalgia 8.120781 15 Excerpts from Glamorous night (1935). Mary Ellis, Trefor Jones, voices; Drury Lane TO/ Charles Prentice. Naxos Nostalgia 8.120600 17 20:00 COMPOSED 151 YEARS AGO Prepared by Francis Frank Horneman, C. Overture to Aladdin (1864). Danish NRSO/Michael Schönwandt. Chandos CHAN 9373 11 Tchaikovsky, P. Suite: Danses charactéristiques (1864-65; orch. Groslot). Il Novecento/Robert Groslot. Vanguard 99030 19
Regondi, G. Rêverie, op 19 (pub. 1864). Johannes Möller, gui. Naxos 8.572715
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Saint-Saëns, C. Trio no 1 in F, op 18 (1864). Eeva Koskinen, vn; Jean Decroos, vc; Danièle Dechenne, pf. Ottavo OTR C28922 26 Brahms, J. Three quartets, op 64 (1864-74). RIAS Chamber Choir; Alain Planès, pf; Marcus Creed, cond. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901593 13 21:30 GALOP ALONG! Prepared by Frank Morrison Walton, W. Galop final, from Music for children, ballet (c1940; orch. Palmer). London PO/Bryden Thomson. Chandos CHAN 8968 4 Gottschalk, L. Tournament galop (1854). Eugene List, pf. Vanguard OVC 4050
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Duparc, H. Le galop (1869). Stéphane Degout, bar; Hélène Lucas, pf. naïve V 5209 3 Delibes, L. Galop final, from Coppélia (1870). National PO/Richard Bonynge. ABC 480 6403 4 Prokofiev, S. Galop, from Cinderella ballet suite, op 87 (1945; transcr. Pletnev). Martha Argerich, pf; Mikhail Pletnev, pf. DG 477 9523 4 Lumbye, H. Copenhagen Steam Railway galop (1847). Odense SO/Peter Guth. Unicorn-Kanchana DKP 9089 4 22:00 SATURDAY NIGHT AT HOME Prepared by Rex Burgess Brahms, J. Academic festival overture, op 80 (1880). Berlin PO/Claudio Abbado. DG 477 5424 10 Schumann, R. Andante and variations for two cellos, two pianos and horn (1843). John Barrows, hn; Leslie Parnas, vc; Laurence Lesser, vc; Richard Goode, pf; Charles Wadsworth, pf. ASV AMM 155R 19 Rimsky-Korsakov, N. The tale of Tsar Saltan (1899). Queensland SO/Vladimir Verbitsky. ABC 476 3510 22 Trad. The foggy, foggy dew; Sweet Polly Oliver; Early one morning (arr. Britten). Peter Pears, ten; Benjamin Britten, pf. Decca 478 5364 8 Bach, J.S. Concerto in C minor for oboe and violin, BWV1060 (c1736). Andrey Rubtsov, ob; Julia Fisher, vn; Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Decca 478 0650 14 Berlioz, H. Harold in Italy, op 16 (1834). Antoine Tamestit, va; Les Musiciens du Louvre/ Marc Minkowski. naïve V 5266 39
Sunday 2 August 0:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT 6:00 SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC with Terry McMullen 9:00 MUSIC FOR SMALL FORCES Prepared by Barrie Brockwell Corelli, A. Trio sonata in A minor, op 1 no 4 (pub. 1681). Jakob Lindberg, theorbo; Purcell Quartet. Chandos CHAN 0516 5 Ravel, M. Introduction and allegro for harp, string quartet, flute and clarinet (1905). Ursula Holliger, hp; Die Kammermusiker Zürich. Claves 50-280 11 Weber, C.M. Violin sonata in G, op 10 no 2 (1810). Isabelle Faust, vn; Alexander Melnikov, fp. Harmonia Mundi HMC 902108 8 Bach, J.S. Ricercar à 6, from A musical offering, BWV1079 (1747; arr. Holliger). Basel Ensemble. Denon 33CO 1474 6 Berwald, F. String quartet no 3 in E flat (1849). Yggdrasil Quartet. BIS CD-759 22 10:00 THE CLASSICAL ERA Prepared by Barrie Brockwell Portugal, M. Overture to Il duca di Foix. Algarve O/Alvaro Cassuto. Naxos 8.557207
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Mayer, C. Galop militaire in E flat for piano four hands. Alexander Bakhchiyev, Yelena Sorokina, pf. Chandos CHAN 9418 4 Haydn, J. Symphony in G, Hob.I:100, Military (1794). Les Musiciens du Louvre/Marc Minkowski. naïve V 5176 23 Malibran, M. Rataplan. Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; Benjamin Forster, drum; O La Scintilla/Adám Fischer. Decca 475 9077 2 Myslivecek, J. Wind octet no 2 in E flat. Harmoniemusik of London. Virgin 5 61368 2 10 Dussek, J. Piano sonata in E flat, op 44, Farewell (1800). Ian Hobson, pf. Arabesque Z 6594
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Mozart, W. String quartet no 15 in D minor, K421 (1783). The Lindsays. ASV DCA 1018 30 12:00 SYDNEY JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS Speak easy, swing hard with Richard Hughes The Golden Era of jazz, as seen through the knowledge and experience of one of Australia’s leading exponents
13:00 WORLD MUSIC: Whirled Wide Showcases diverse music from cultures around the world, both traditional and modern, featuring musicians from all corners of the globe, including Australia
14:00 SUNDAY SPECIAL From the royal Liverpool Prepared by Chris Blower Mussorgsky, M. Pictures from an exhibition (1874; orch. Ravel). Charles Mackerras, cond. Virgin VC 7 91174 2 32 Ries, F. Grand variations on Rule Britannia, op 116 (1817). Christopher Hinterhuber, pf; Uwe Grodd, cond. Naxos 8.570440 16 Suk, J. Symphony in C minor, op 27 Asrael (1905-06). Libor Pesek, cond. Virgin VC 7 91221 2 1:02 Royal Liverpool PO (all above) 16:00 FOUR COMPOSERS, FOUR COUNTRIES Prepared by Frank Morrison Bach, C.P.E. Cello concerto in B flat, Wq171 (1751). Miklós Perényi, vc; Ferenc Liszt CO/János Rolla. Harmonia Mundi QUI 903026 22 Boccherini, L. Flute quintet in D, op 17 no 1 (1773). Alexandre Magnin, fl; Janácek Quartet. Naxos 8.553719 11 Boïeldieu, A. Maintenant, from La dame blanche (1825). Juan Diego Flórez, ten; Bologna Comunale Theatre Ch & O/Roberto Abbado. Decca 478 5948 9 Field, J. Piano quintet in A flat (1815). David Juritz, vn; Jennifer Godson, vn; Sarah-Jane Bradley, va; Julia Desbruslais, vc; Míceál O’Rourke, pf. Chandos CHAN 9534 11 17:00 HOSANNA Prepared by Meg Matthews Hymns: Christ is our cornerstone; The church’s one foundation; My song is love unknown; Lord for the years; Thy hand O God has guided. Choir of Wells Cathedral; Rupert Gough, org; Malcolm Archer, cond. Hyperion CDP 12102/12101 16 Anon. Three antiphons and Psalm excerpts honouring the birth of St John the Baptist. Schola Sanctae Sunnivale, Trondheim/Anne Kleivset. Kirkelig kulturverksted FXCD 306 4 Handel, G. Excerpts from Dixit Dominus, HWV232 (1707). Arleen Auger, sop; Lynne Dawson, sop; Diana Montague, cont; Leigh Nixon, ten; Simon Birchall, bass; Choir & O of Westminster Abbey/Simon Preston. Archiv 4233594-2 25 Séverac, D. de Tantum ergo (1920). Westminster Cathedral Choir/James O’Donnell. Hyperion CDA 66669 2 18:00 SUNDAY EVENING ENSEMBLE Prepared by Stephen Matthews Sullivan, A. Imperial march; Introduction from Utopia Limited (1893). Royal PO/Royston Nash. Decca 473 662-2 10 Beethoven, L. Piano sonata no 5 in C minor, op 10 no 1 (1795-97). Claudio Arrau, pf. Philips 462 358-2 19
Handel, G. Trumpet concerto no 1 in B flat, HWV301 (1706-10; arr.). Maurice André, tpt; Hedwig Bilgram, hpd; Munich Bach O/Karl Richter. Decca 478 4664 7 Haydn, J. Concerto no 2 in G for winds and strings, Hob.VIIh:2 (c1787). Members of Haydn Sinfonietta/Manfred Huss. BIS CD-1796/98 12 Mozart, W. Laudate Dominum, from Vesperae solennes de confessore K339 (1780). DG BOO21327-02 5 19:00 SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT Prepared by Stephen Matthews Brahms, J. Hungarian dances, nos 2, 4-9 (1868; orch. Breiner). London PO/Marin Alsop. Naxos 8.570233 23 Beethoven, L. Piano sonata no 4 in E flat, op 7 (1796-97). Paul Lewis, pf. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901906/08 30 Haydn, J. Symphony in D, Hob.I:101, Clock (1793-94). Royal PO/Thomas Beecham. EMI 1 66449 2 28 20:30 CHAMBER SOIRÉE Prepared by Rex Burgess Bach, J.S. Violin sonata no 5 in F minor, BWV1018 (bef. 1725). David Oistrakh, vn; Lev Oborin, pf. Brilliant Classics 8402 20 Alkan, C-V. Concert cello sonata in E, op 47 (c1856). Christoph Henkel, vc; Huseyin Sermet, pf. Auvidis V 4680 33 Ravel, M. Piano trio (1914). Joachim Trio. Naxos 8.550934
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Britten, B. String quartet no 3, op 94 (1975). Lindsay String Quartet. ASV DCA 608 29 22:30 NEW HORIZONS 21st century Americans Prepared by Phil Vendy Pierce, C. Adagio and fugue (2007). ChromaDuo. Naxos 8.572757
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Aldridge, R. Clarinet concerto (2004). David Singer, cl; A Far Cry O. Naxos 8.559667 27 Etezady, R. Anahita (2005). University of Kansas Wind Ensemble/Scott Weiss. Naxos 8.572129 15 Zimmerli, P. The light guitar (2006). Tim Fain, vn; Pei-Yao Wang, pf. Naxos 8.559662 15 Bonney, J. Chaos theory (2000). Fred Hamilton, gui; Lone Star Wind O/Eugene Migliaro Corporon. Naxos 8.572837 14 August 2015
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Monday 3 August
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0:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
Smetana, B. Triumphal symphony in E, op 6 (1853-54). Prague RSO/Vladimir Válek. Supraphon SU 3916-2 37
Trad. O waly, waly (arr. Britten). Peter Pears, ten; Benjamin Britten, pf. 4 Decca 478 5364
12:00 SWING SESSIONS with John Buchanan Featuring bands of the 1930s swing era and the dance bands of the 1920s taken from radio broadcasts, transcriptions and recording sessions
Berlioz, H. Sara la baigneuse, op 11 (1834). St Anthony Singers; English CO/Colin Davis. Decca 443 461-2 7
6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Robert Small 9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1815 Prepared by Brian Drummond Weber, C.M. Clarinet quintet in B flat, op 34 (1815). Kálmán Berkes, cl; Eder Quartet. Teldec 8.44051 23 Schubert, F. Erlkönig, D328 (1815). Bryn Terfel, bass-bar; Malcolm Martineau, pf. DG 445 294-2 4 Field, J. Piano concerto no 5 in C, Fire by lightning (1815). Benjamin Frith, pf; Northern Sinfonia/David Haslam. Naxos 8.554221 27 Beethoven, L. Sad and luckless was the season, WoO153, no 6 (1815). Toby Spence, ten; Marieke Blankestijn, vn; Ursula Smith, vc; Malcolm Martineau, pf. DG 477 5128 4 Schubert, F. Symphony no 3 in D, D200 (1815). Royal Concertgebouw O/Iván Fischer. Radio Nederland RCO12004 20 10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Andari Anggamulia
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13:00 IMPRESSIONISM IN MUSIC Prepared by Sean Burgess Ravel, M. Sonatine (1905). Ffrancon Davies, pf. Fine Music Tape Archive 11 Debussy, C. String quartet in G minor, op 10 (1893). Australian String Quartet. ABC 476 690-4 27
Grainger, P. Shenandoah (1907); Stormy (1907). Paul Agnew, ten; David Wilson-Johnson, bar; Polyphony/Stephen Layton. 3 Hyperion CDA66793 Carmichael, H. Lazy bones/Up a lazy river (1930; arr. Runswick). David Hurley, ct; Timothy Wayne-Wright, ct; Paul Phoenix, ten; Philip Lawson, bar; Christopher Gabbitas, bar; Stephen Connolly, bass; King’s Singers. Signum SIGCD192 5
Ravel, M. Valses nobles et sentimentales (1910). Cleveland O/Pierre Boulez. DG 449 213-2 15
15:00 ROMANTIC INTERLUDE Prepared by Paul Hopwood
14:00 TO BE SUNG ON THE WATER Prepared by Susan Briedis
Alfvén, H. Symphony no 2 in D, op 11 (189798). Stockholm PO/Neeme Järvi. BIS CD-385 54
Leek, S. Until I saw …, from Songs of sea, space and sky. St Peters Chorale/Graeme Morton. St Peters College CDSPC 1002
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Johnson, R. Full fathom five. Andreas Scholl, ct; Concerto di Viole. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901993 2
Smetana, B. Vysehrad, from My country (187274). Polish National RSO/Antoni Wit. Naxos 8.550931 15
Schubert, F. Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D774 (1823). Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bar; Gerald Moore, pf. DG 477 5765 3
Martinu, B. Piano concerto no 1 in D (1925). Giorgio Koukl, pf; Bohuslav Martinu PO, Zin/ Arthur Fagen. Naxos 8.572373 29
Elgar, E. Sea pictures, op 37 (1897-99). Janet Baker, mezz; London SO/John Barbirolli. EMI CDC 7 47329-2 24
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19:00 JAZZ NICE ‘N EASY with Ken Weatherley 20:00 STORMY MONDAY with Austin Harrison and Garth Sundberg 22:00 THE AUSTRALIAN JAZZ SCENE with Susan Gai Dowling and Peter Nelson
Tuesday 4 August 0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
13:00 FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART Prepared by Stephen Wilson
3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
Elgar, E. The wand of youth, suite no 1, op 1a (1907). New Zealand SO/James Judd. Naxos 8.557166 21
6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Julie Simonds
Schumann, R. Kinderszenen, op 15 (1838). Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf. Decca 478 5616 19
9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Artist of choice: Hilary Hahn Prepared by Di Cox Bach, J.S. Violin concerto in E, BWV1042 (171723). Los Angeles CO/Jeffrey Kahane. DG 474 199-2 16
Bizet, G. Jeux d’enfants, petite suite for orchestra, op 22 (1871). Cleveland O/Lorin Maazel. Decca 480 6620 12
Mozart, W. Violin sonata in A, K526 (1787). Natalie Zhu, pf. DG 477 5572 25
14:00 PRESENTING JILL FELDMAN Prepared by Rex Burgess
Bach, J.S. Erbarme dich, from St Matthew Passion, BWV244 (c1727). Christine Schäfer, sop; Kristin von der Goltz, vc; Rosario Conte, theorbo; Naoki Kitaya, hpd, org; Munich CO/ Alexander Liebrich. DG 477 8002 6 Higdon, J. Violin concerto (2008). Royal Liverpool PO/Vasily Petrenko. DG 477 8777
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Hilary Hahn, vn (all above) 10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Jan Brown
Couperin, F. O misterium ineffable. Gregory Reinhard, bar; Jaap ter Linden, bass viol; Davitt Moroney, hpd. Harmonia Mundi HMA 1901150 4 Campra, A. Arion, from Cantatas bk 1. Robert Claire, fl; Elisabeth Matiffa, bass viol; William Christie, hpd. Harmonia Mundi HMA 1901238 14 Jill Feldman, sop (all above)
Alfvén, H. Festival overture, op 52 (1944). Iceland SO/Niklas Willén. Naxos 8.557284 10 d’Indy, V. Symphony on a French mountain song, op 25, Symphonie cévenole (1886). Duncan Gifford, pf; Tasmanian SO/Sebastian Lang-Lessing. ABC 476 192-8 27 Dyson, G. Symphony in G (1943). Bournemouth SO/David Lloyd-Jones. Naxos 8.557720
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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
14:30 NOCTURNES FOR ORCHESTRA Prepared by Derek Parker Borodin, A. Nocturne, from String quartet no 2 in D (1885). Adelaide SO/David Stanhope. ABC 481 0773 9 Mihalovici, M. Musique nocturne, op 87. Eduard Brunner, cl; I Fiamminghi/Rudolf Werthen. Schwann 3-1026-2 15 Debussy, C. Nocturnes (1897-99). London SO/ Pierre Monteux. Decca 480 6567 13 Davis, C. Nocturne based on themes from Hotel du Lac (1986; arr. Davis 2010). Amy Dickson, sax; Melvyn Tan, pf; Philharmonia O/ Carl Davis. Carl Davis CDC010 11
Palomo, L. Nocturne of Córdoba. Pepe Romero, gui, Seville RSO/Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos. 5 Naxos 8.557135 Mills, R. Symphony of nocturnes (2008). Melbourne SO/Richard Mills. ABC 476 4217 29 16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm 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 RECENT RELEASES with Stephen Wilson 22:00 INTO THE 20TH CENTURY Prepared by Emyr Evans Delius, F. Brigg Fair (1907). Welsh National Opera O/Charles Mackerras. Argo 430 202-2 16 Stravinsky, I. Italian suite, from Pulcinella (1920). Mischa Maisky, vc; Martha Argerich, pf. DG 477 5323 18 Holst, G. A choral fantasia, op 51 (1930). Patricia Rozario, sop; Joyful Company of Singers; City of London Sinfonia/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 9437
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Britten, B. Holiday diary, op 5 (1934). Stephen Hough, pf. Virgin VC 7 91203 2 17 Moeran, E.J. String trio in G (1931). Members of Maggini String Quartet. Naxos 8.554079 21 Prokofiev, S. Visions fugitives, op 22 nos 10, 11, 16, 17 (1915-17). Yevgeny Kissin, pf. 5 Philips 456 871-2 Vaughan Williams, R. Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis (1910/19). London PO/Adrian Boult. EMI CDC 7 47214 2 16
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Wednesday 5 August 0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
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14:00 IN CONVERSATION with Michael Morton-Evans 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. The program goes live to air so you never quite know what’s going to happen.
6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Peter Kurti 9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Music of the 18th century Prepared by Rex Burgess Zelenka, J. Capriccio no 2 in G (1729). Camerata Bern. Archiv 469 842-2
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Stamitz, J. Trio in A, op 1 no 2 (1755). Members of Concentus Musicus Vienna/Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Teldec 8.41062 13
Sibelius, J. Excerpts from Kullervo symphony, op 7 (1892). Lilli Paasikivi, mezz; Raimo Laukka, bar; YL Male Voice Choir; Lahti SO/Osmo Vänskä. BIS CD-1906/08 19
Myslivecek, J. Dunque Licida ingrato, from L’Olympiade. Magdalena Kozená, mezz; Prague PO/Michel Swierczewski. DG 471 334-2 5
Andante molto in F minor (1887). Torleif Thedéen, vc; Folke Gräsbeck, pf. BIS CD-817
Dussek, J. Piano quintet in F minor, op 41 (1799). Nepomuk Fortepiano Quintet. Brilliant Classics 94377 24 Vanhal, J. Double bass concerto in D (178284). Chi-Chi Nwanoku, db; Swedish CO/Paul Goodwin. Hyperion CDA67179 25 10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Denis Patterson Elgar, E. Overture: In the South, op 50, Alassio (1904). Exton EXCL-00029 21 Rachmaninov, S. The isle of the dead, op 29 (1909). Exton EXCL-00018 20 Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy (2 above) Paganini, N. Violin concerto no 3 in E (1826). Salvatore Accardo, vn; London PO/Charles Dutoit. DG 437 210 2 37 12:00 JAZZ SKETCHES with Robert Vale Jazz of many colours, some old, some new and all designed to inform and stimulate the senses 26
15:00 SIBELIUS EXPLORED Part 1 Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans
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Symphonic poem: En saga, op 9 (1892/1901). Royal Concertgebouw O/Kyril Kondrashin. Radio Nederland RCO 06004 17 Lemminkaïnen’s return, op 22 no 4 (1895/97). Bournemouth SO/Paavo Berglund. EMI 5 69773 2 6 16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm 19:00 JAZZ STARS AND STRIPES with Peter Mitchell The stars of American jazz from bebop on, mainly small group low temperature jazz 20:00 AT THE OPERA Prepared by Colleen Chesterman Haydn, J. L’anima del filosofo, ossia Orpheo ed Euridice (1791). Opera in five acts. Libretto by Carlo Francesco Badini. First performed Florence, 1951. EURIDICE/GENIO: Elena Xanthoudakis, sop ORFEO: Andrew Goodwin, ten CREONTE: Derek Welton, bass-bar PLUTONE: Craig Everingham, bar Cantillation; O of the Antipodes/Antony Walker. Pinchgut live PG001 1:59
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Euridice despairs as her father Creontes refuses to let her marry her love. She is seized by fierce forest creatures, but Orfeo calms them with song and wins her. But fleeing from a rival she steps on a snake, is bitten and dies. A Genio promises Orfeo that he can rescue her from the Underworld where Pluto reigns on condition that he does not look at her until they are out. But Euridice cannot wait; she steps in front of him. All is lost! Wild Bacchante want him to join them. He rejects them. They give him wine, which Orfeo realises is poisoned. He resigns himself to death where there is no more suffering. Haydn, J. Keyboard sonata no 54 in G, Hob. XVI:40 (c1763). András Schiff, pf. Teldec 0630-17141-2 10 22:30 FEATURING THE FRENCH HORN Prepared by Gael Golla Strauss, R. Horn concerto no 1 in E flat, op 11 (1883). Dennis Brain, hn; Philharmonia O/ Wolfgang Sawallisch. EMI 7 47834 2 15 Poulenc, F. Elegy in memory of Dennis Brain (1957). Barry Tuckwell, hn; Daniel Blumenthal, pf. 9 Etcetera KTC 1135 Ibert, J. Trois pièces brèves (1930). Eleonore Pameijer, fl; Hans Colbers, cl; Pauline Oostenrijk, ob; Peter Gaasterland, bn; Herman Jeurissen, hn. Olympia OCD 468 7 Beethoven, L. Horn sonata in F, op 17 (1800). Wolfgang Tomboeck, hn; Madoka Inui, pf. Naxos 8.557471 14 Stravinsky, I. Septet for winds, strings and piano (1952-53). Charles Neidich, cl; Frank Morelli, bn; William Purvis, hn; Rolf Schulte, vn; Toby Appel, va; Fred Sherry, vc; Christopher Oldfather, pf; Robert Craft, cond. Music Masters 67158-2 11 Mozart, W. A musical joke, K522 (1787). Zdenek Tylsar, hn; Bedrich Tylsar, hn; Jan Opsitos, vn; Dvorak CO/Libor Pesek. Supraphon 103907-2
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Thursday 6 August 0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE 3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN 6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Simon Moore 9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Composer focus Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans Skryabin, A. Two nocturnes, op 5 (1890). Roger Woodward, pf. ABC 465 671-2
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Prelude in C sharp minor for the left hand, op 9 no 1 (1894). Vladimir Sofronitzky, pf. Brilliant Classics 9241 3 Piano concerto in F sharp minor, op 20 (1896). Roland Pontinen, pf; Stockholm PO/Leif Segerstam. BIS CD-475 27 Rêverie, op 24 (1898). Scottish NO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 241-44 4 Poem of ecstasy, op 54 (1905-08). Patrick Addinall, tpt; BBC Philharmonic/Vassily Sinaisky. BBC Music MM 218 21 Prometheus, the poem of fire, op 60 (1908-10). Love Derwinger, pf; Stockholm Philharmonic Ch & O/Leif Segerstam. BIS CD-534 20 10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans Fauré, G. Dolly suite, op 56 (1893-96; orch. Rabaud). BBC PO/Yan Pascal Tortelier. Chandos CHAN 9416 17 Ries, F. Piano concerto in C, op 123 (1806). Christopher Hinterhuber, pf; New Zealand SO/ Uwe Grodd. Naxos 8.557638 32 Sullivan, A. Symphony in E, Irish (1866). BBC PO/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 9859 36 12:00 JAZZ, PURE AND SIMPLE with Maureen Meers Covering the many aspects of jazz from Swing to Mainstream, with the Great American Songbook making regular appearances 13:00 THE WORLD OF LILI BOULANGER Prepared by Brian Drummond Boulanger, L. Les sirènes (1911). Christine Friedek, sop; Heidelberg Madrigal Choir; Sabine Eberspächer, pf, Gerald Kegelmann, cond. Bayer BR 100 041 5 Debussy, C. Dances sacred and profane (1904). Alice Chalifoux, hp; Cleveland O/Pierre Boulez. Sony SM2K 68 327 10 Boulanger, L. Nocturne (1911). Yehudi Menuhin, vn; Clifford Curzon, pf. EMI CDM 7 64281 2
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Ravel, M. Lever du jour, scene, from Daphnis et Chloé (1911). Montreal Symphony Ch & O/ Charles Dutoit. Decca 458 605-2 6 Boulanger, L. Renouveau (1911). Christine Friedek, sop; Regine Böhm, mezz; Bernhard Gärtner, ten; Heidelberg Madrigal Choir; Sabine Eberspächer, pf; Gerald Kegelmann, cond. Bayer BR 100 041 5 Fauré, G. Pavane, op 50 (1887). BBC PO/Yan Pascal Tortelier. Chandos CHAN 9416 6 Boulanger, L. Reflets (1911). Mitsuko Shirai, mezz; Hartmut Höll, pf. Bayer BR 100 041 4 Old Buddhist prayer (1917). Julian Podger, ten; Monteverdi Choir; London SO/John Eliot Gardiner. DG 463 789-2 8 14:00 WELCOME ALL Prepared by Derek Parker Handel, G. Welcome as the dawn of day, from Solomon, HWV67 (1749). James Bowman, ct; King’s Consort/Robert King. Hyperion KING 3 4 Finzi, G. Welcome sweet and sacred feast, op 27 no 3 (1953). Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge; Christopher Whitton, org; Christopher Robinson, cond. Naxos 8.555792 7 Schubert, F. Morgengruss, from Die schöne Müllerin, D795 (1823). Matthias Goerne, bar; Eric Schneider, pf. Decca 470 025-2 5 Caplet, A. Salutation angélique (1917). Claudette Leblanc, sop; Boaz Sharon, pf. Unicorn-Kanchana DKP(CD)9142 1 Strauss, J. II Grüss dich Gott, from Wiener Blut (1899). Yvonne Kenny, sop; Melbourne SO/Richard Bonynge. ABC 476 690-5 4 Wagner, R. Dich, teure Halle, from Tannhäuser (1845). Birgit Nilsson, sop; Sydney SO/Charles Mackerras. ABC 480 5629 3 14:30 PARTITAS Prepared by Gael Golla Buxtehude, D. Chorale partita: Auf meinen lieben Gott, BuxWV179. Glen Wilson, hpd. Naxos 8.557413 6 Lutoslawski, W. Partita (1984). Ariadne Daskalakis, vn; Miri Yampolsky, pf. Naxos 8.570987 15 Hummel, J. Octet-partita in E flat (1803). Albion Ensemble. Helios CDH55037 14 Bach, J.S. Partita in A minor, BWV827 (1731). Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf. Decca 478 2163 17 Hallnäs, H. Partita amabile (1966). Göran Söllscher, gui. Caprice CAP 21514 9
Vaughan Williams, R. Partita for double string orchestra (1946-48). Sydney SO/Myer Fredman. ABC 472 984-2 20 16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm with Debbie Scholem 19:00 JAZZ VIBES with Matt Bailey Contemporary and modern sounds of now in jazz from all corners of the globe 20:00 LIVE AND LOCAL Goldner String Quartet Recorded by George Hilgevoord for FINE MUSIC Haydn, J. String quartet in C, op 76 no 3 Kaiserquartet (1797).
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Janácek, L. String quartet no 1 (1923).
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Beethoven, L. String quartet in F, op 18 no 1 (1798-1800). 28 Goldner String Quartet (all above) 21:30 COMPOSED 201 YEARS AGO Prepared by Francis Frank Hummel, J. Overture: Freudenfest, in D (1814). London Mozart Players/Howard Shelley. Chandos CHAN 9925 6 Schubert, F. Gretchen at the spinning wheel, D118 (1814). Kathleen Ferrier, cont; Phyllis Spurr, pf. Decca 475 078-2 3 Beethoven, L. Funeral march for Leonore Prohaska, WoO96 no 4 (1814). Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia/Béla Drahos. Naxos 8.553431 6 Schubert, F. String quartet movement in C, D103, Quartettsatz (1814). Maggini Quartet. ASV QS 6150 8 22:00 AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR Prepared by Emyr Evans Sculthorpe, P. From Kakadu (1993; arr. McGuire). Marshall McGuire, hp. Tall Poppies TP071 11 Williamson, M. Concerto for two pianos and strings (1972). Malcolm Williamson, pf; Simon Campion, pf; Tasmanian SO/Barry Tuckwell. ABC 426 483-2 20 Lloyd, G. The lily-leaf and the grasshopper (1972). Kathryn Stott, pf. Albany AR 004 11 Bax, A. Symphonic poem: A legend (1944). Lydia Mordkovitch, vn; London PO/Bryden Thomson. Chandos CHAN 9003 15 Menotti, G. The telephone (1946). Anne Victoria Banks, sop; Gian Luca Ricci, bar; CO of Milan/Paolo Vaglieri. Nuova Era 7122 25 Hindemith, P. Horn concerto (1949). Dennis Brain, hn; Philharmonia O/Paul Hindemith. EMI 7 47834 2 15 Holland, D. Three dances for a new doll (1942). Dulcie Holland, pf. 7 Jade JADCD 1051 August 2015
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Friday 7 August 0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
Mahler, G. Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor (1901-02). Berlin PO. EMI 5 57385 2 1:08
3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN 6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Janine Burrus
Simon Rattle, cond (2 above) 16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm with Brendan Walsh
9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Wind combinations Prepared by Jennifer Foong Wölfl, J. Wind septet in D (1800). Consortium Classicum. Schwann 310 002 H1 9 Villa-Lobos, H. Wind trio (1921). Neil Black, ob; Thea King, cl; Robin O’Neill, bn. Hyperion CDA66295 19 Reicha, A. Wind quintet in A, op 91 no 5 (c1817-19). Academia Wind Quintet of Prague. Hyperion CDD22006 32 Danzi, F. Quintet in D minor for winds and piano, op 41 (pub. 1810). Love Derwinger, pf; members of Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet. BIS CD-552 23 10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Anne Irish
Bowen, Y. Three sketches, op 43 (1916). Joop Celis, pf. Chandos CHAN 10593 10 Bartók, B. 15 Hungarian peasant songs (191417). Lily Kraus, pf. Vanguard 08 9100 71 13 Bantock, G. Song to the seals (pub. 1930; arr. Hough). Stephen Hough, pf. Hyperion CDA67267 4 Tippett, M. Piano sonata no 1 (1934-35/42). Murray Perahia, pf. Sony SX4K 63380 20 14:00 SHAKESPEARE IN MUSIC Prepared by Francis Frank
Rossini, G. Overture to La Cenerentola (1817). Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Philips 446 196-2 8
Kuhlau, F. Overture to William Shakespeare (1826). Odense SO/Eduard Serov. Unicorn-Kanchana DKP(CD)9132 10
Brumby, C. Piano concerto no 1 (1984). Wendy Pomroy, pf; West Australian SO/Patrick Thomas. Jade JADCD 1049 32
Quilter, R. Three Shakespeare songs, op 6 (1905; orch. 1944-45): Come away, Death; O mistress mine; Blow, blow thou winter wind. Benjamin Luxon, bar; David Willison, pf. Chandos CHAN 8782 6
Dvorák, A. Symphony no 5 in F, op 76 (1875). Czech PO/Jirí Belohlávek. Decca 478 6757 43 12:00 NOONTIME JAZZ with Peter Mitchell Accessible in-the-hammock jazz to ease you into the weekend
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Locke, M. Full fathom five, from incidental music to Shakespeare’s The tempest (1674). La Rêveuse. The Theatre of Musick K617194 2 Smetana, B. March for Shakespeare Festival, op 20 (1864). Prague RSO/Vladimir Válek. Supraphon SU 3916-2 6
13:00 FOR THE PIANO Prepared by Emyr Evans
14:30 SIMON RATTLE CONDUCTS Prepared by Derek Parker
Bartók, B. Bagatelle no 2 (1909); Rondo no 1 (1916). Béla Bartók, pf. Hungaroton HCD 12326-28 4
Britten, B. Variations and fugue on a theme of Purcell, op 34, The young person’s guide to the orchestra (1946). City of Birmingham SO. EMI 5 55394 2 17
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19:00 FRIDAY JAZZ SESSION with Sally Cameron Focus on the current Sydney jazz scene mixed with a range of international jazz stars and a weekly a cappella item 20:00 THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Robert Small Schumann, R. Overture, scherzo and finale, op 52 (1841). 17 Symphony no 2 in C, op 61 (1845-46).
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O Révolutionnaire et Romantique/John Eliot Gardiner (2 above) Archiv 457 591-2 Bruch, M. Violin concerto no 1 in G minor, op 26 (1868). Niki Vasilakis, vn; Tasmanian SO/ Sebastian Lang-Lessing. ABC 476 923-7 27 Brahms, J. Clarinet trio in A minor, op 114 (1891). Deborah de Graaff, cl; Georg Pederson, vc; Len Vorster, pf. ABC 472 672-2 26 22:00 BAROQUE AND BEFORE Prepared by Robert Small Bach, J.S. Harpsichord suite no 1 in C, BWV1066 (c1724). Richard Egarr, hpd; Academy of Ancient Music. ABC 481 1318 25 Violin partita no 1 in B minor, BWV1002 (1720). Richard Tognetti, vn. ABC 476 805-1 31 Rameau, J-P. Ballet: Nélée et Myrthis. Les Arts Florissants Ch & O/William Christie. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901381 33 Couperin, F. Order 13 in B minor (pub. 1722). Rosalind Halton, hpd. ABC 454 502-2 19
Saturday 8 August 0:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
20:00 A MAN OF MANY TALENTS Prepared by Stephen Wilson
6:00 SATURDAY MORNING MUSIC with David Garrett
Berwald, F. Piano quintet no 2 in A (1857). Bengt-Äke Lundin, pf; Uppsala Chamber Soloists. Naxos 8.553970 32
9:00 WHAT’S ON IN MUSIC Our weekly guide to musical events in and around Sydney 9:30 MINING THE MAJORS Prepared by Frank Morrison
Violin concerto in C sharp minor, op 2 (1820). Arve Tellefsen, vn; Royal PO/Ulf Björlin. EMI CDM 5 65073 2 21
Bach, J.S. Overture no 2 in B minor, BWV1067 (c1739). Brandenburg Consort/Roy Goodman. Hyperion CDA66501 24
Symphony no 4 in E flat (1845). Malmö SO/ Sixten Ehrling. BIS CD-796 29
Grieg, E. String quartet in F (1891). Kontra Quartet. BIS CD-543 20 Chopin, F. Piano trio in G minor, op 8 (1829). Trio Chausson. Mirare MIR 089 30 Rubinstein, A. Violin concerto in G, op 46 (1857). Takako Nishizaki, vn; Slovak PO/Michael Halász. Marco Polo 8.220359 37 11:30 ON PARADE All hands on deck Prepared by Robert Small
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Brahms, J. Variations on an original theme in D, op 21 no 1 (1857). Tamás Vásáry, pf. DG 479 1965 18 Beethoven, L. 14 variations on an original theme, op 44 (1802). Beaux Arts Trio. Philips 438 948-2 14 Schubert, F. Variations on a waltz of Diabelli, D718 (1817). Michel Dalberto, pf. Denon CO-78845 2 14:00 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 15:00 ROMEO AND JULIET Prepared by Di Cox
Sandoval, A. Funky cha cha (1998).
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Fisher, M. When sunny gets blue (1956).
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Prokofiev, S. Ballet: Romeo and Juliet, op 64 (1935-36). Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. Sydney Symphony SSO201205 2:24
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17:30 ARTS IN FOCUS With Gondwana Choir
Rodgers, R. My funny Valentine (1937). RAN West Australian detachment. 4
18:00 SOCIETY SPOT Organ Music Society of Sydney Prepard by Andrew Grahame
Lennon, J. Jealous guy (1971). RAN Tasmanian detachment. 4 Kaper, B. Invitation (1950). RAN Admiral’s Own Jazz Ensemble. 6 Navy Band RAN-003 (all above) 12:00 A LITTLE TASTE OF JAZZ with Rob Thomas 13:00 VARIATIONS ON ORIGINAL THEMES Schubert, F. Variations on an original theme in A flat, D813 (1824). Paul Lewis, Steven Osborne, pf. Hyperion CDA67665 18
19:00 THE MAGIC OF STAGE AND SCREEN Prepared by Maureen Meers Tesori, J. Excerpts from Thoroughly modern Millie (2002). Sutton Foster, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Harriet Harris, Marc Kudisch, Gavin Creel, voices; members of original Broadway cast. RCA Victor 09026-63959-2 19
21:30 ROUND THE CLOCK MUSIC: EVENING Prepared by Francis Frank Antill, J. Dance to the evening star, from Corroboree, symphonic ballet (1950). Sydney SO/John Lanchbery. 4 EMI CDOASD 793060 Gounod, C. The evening (1840-42). Felicity Lott, sop; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA66801/2 5 Haydn, J. Evening song to God, Hob.XXVc:9 (bef. 1799). Netherlands Chamber Choir; Glen Wilson, fp; Uwe Gronostay, cond. 6 Globe GLO 5080 Purcell, H. Lovely Albina (1695). Marianne Cotterill, sop; Antonio Frigé, hpd; Ensemble Pian e Forte. Nuova Era 7065 2 Delius, F. Summer evening, from Three small tone poems (c1890; arr. Beecham). Northern Sinfonia of England/Richard Hickox. EMI 5 65067 2 6 22:00 SATURDAY NIGHT AT HOME Prepared by Elaine Siversen Villa-Lobos, H. Bachianas brasileiras no 5 (1938-45). Victoria de los Angeles, sop; eight cellists of French NRO/Heitor Villa-Lobos. EMI CDH 761015 2 11
Porter, C. Excerpts from Kiss me Kate (1948). Kathryn Grayson, sop; Howard Keel, bar; MGM Studio O/André Previn. EMI/MGM CDP 79 5858 2 13
Mahler, G. Suite from orchestral works by J.S. Bach (1910). Berlin RSO/Jésus López-Cobos. Schwann 11637 24
Styne, J. Excerpts from Gypsy (1959). Ethel Merman, Jack Klugman, Sandra Church, voices; members of original Broadway cast. Columbia SK 60848 18
Bach, J.S. Goldberg variations, BWV988 (1741). Angela Hewitt, pf. Hyperion CDA67305 1:19 August 2015
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Sunday 9 August 0:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT 6:00 SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC with Robert Small 9:00 MUSIC FOR SMALL FORCES Moscheles, I. Introduction and Rondeau écossais for piano and horn, op 63. Christoph Moinian, hn; Caroline Weichert, pf. Koch-Schwann 3-1178-2 9 Mozart, W. Divertimento no 4 in B flat, K186 (1773). Henk de Graaf, cl; Jan Jansen, cl; Remco de Vries, ob; Sandra Zoer, ob; Ron Tyhuis, hn; Irma Kort, hn; Johan Steinmann, bn; Dymphna van Dooremaal, bn. Brilliant Classics 99716/4 11 Cambini, G. Trio II in C, op 26 (1782). Trio Tourte. Tactus TC 740302 13 Beethoven, L. Trio in B flat for clarinet, cello and piano, op 11 (1797). Ralph Manno, cl; Guido Schiefen, vc; Alfredo Perl, pf. Arte Nova 74321 30491-2 21 10:00 THE CLASSICAL ERA Prepared by Di Cox Arriaga, J. Overture to The happy slaves (1824). Scottish CO/Charles Mackerras. Hyperion CDA66800 8 Viotti, G. Violin concerto no 22 in A minor (c1792-97). Elizabeth Wallfisch, vn; Brandenburg O/Roy Goodman. Hyperion CDA66840 28 Paisiello, G. Nel cor più non mi sento, from Arie Antiche (arr. Parisotti). Cecilia Bartoli, sop; György Fischer, pf. Decca 436 267-2 3 Hoffmeister, F. Flute quartet in A, after Mozart’s K331, Alla turca. Israel Flute Ensemble. CDI 18809 24 Schubert, F. Frühlingsgesang, D740 (1822). Die Singphoniker. cpo 999 397-2 5 Beethoven, L. Sonata no 15 in D, op 28, Pastorale (1801). Gerard Willems, pf. ABC 465 695-2 24 Boccherini, L. Symphony in D minor, op 12 no 4 (c1771). New Philharmonia O/Raymond Leppard. Philips 438 314-2 20 12:00 SYDNEY JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS Classic jazz and ragtime with John Buchanan The early days of jazz and ragtime as recorded during the first 30 years of the 20th century
13:00 WORLD MUSIC: Whirled Wide
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Symphony no 5 in D minor, op 47 (1937). National SO/Mstislav Rostropovich. DG 445 577-2
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Violin concerto no 1 in A minor, op 77 (1948). David Oistrakh, vn; Czech PO/Yevgeny Mravinsky. Praga PR 256 019 34
Bach, J.S. Prelude and fugue in F sharp minor, BWV859, from The well-tempered clavier, bk 1 (1722). Angela Hewitt, pf. Hyperion CDA67741/4 4 Ravel, M. Gaspard de la nuit (1908). Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf. Decca 425 081-2 22
String quartet no 8 in C minor, op 110 (1960). Borodin Quartet. Melodiya/BMG 74321 40715 2 22
Granados, E. Andaluza, from 12 Spanish dances, op 37 (1892-1900). Jean-François Heisser, pf. Erato 2292-45803-2 4
16:00 ROMANTIC DELIGHTS Prepared by Frank Morrison
19:00 SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT Prepared by Judy Ekstein
Dvorák, A. Overture: In nature’s realm, op 91 (1891). Royal Concertgebouw O/Antal Dorati. Newton 8802073 15
Bax, A. November woods (1917). Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Philips 454 444-2 20
Tchaikovsky, P. String quartet in B flat (1865). New Haydn Quartet. Naxos 8.550848 13
Bruch, M. Violin concerto no 1 in G minor, op 26 (1868). Niki Vasilakis, vn; Tasmanian SO/ Sebastian Lang-Lessing. ABC 476 9237 27
Chopin, F. Four mazurkas, op 24 (1834-35). Artur Rubinstein, pf. Naxos 8.110656/7 10
Enescu, G. Symphony no 1 in E flat, op 13 (1905). BBC PO/Gennady Rozhdestvensky. Chandos CHAN 9507 35
Franck, C. Redemption (1871-72). Paris O/ Daniel Barenboim. DG 476 2800 14
20:30 CHAMBER SOIRÉE Prepared by Judy Ekstein
17:00 HOSANNA Prepared by Heather Sykes Anthems: O clap your hands; What art these that glow? Worcester Cathedral Choir; Adrian Partington, org; Donald Hunt, cond. IMP PCD 937 12 Conti, F. The martyrdom of San Lorenzo (1710/24). Bernarda Fink, mezz; Il Giardino Armonico/Giovanni Antonini. L’Oiseau-Lyre 478 1466
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Padilla, J. de Excerpts from Mass: Ego flos campi. Harp Consort/Andrew Lawrence King. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2907293 15 Blair, H. Magnificat; Nunc dimittis, from Evening service in B minor (1887). Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral/John Scott. Hyperion CDA 66249 11 Hymns: Come holy ghost; Holy, holy, holy; The God of Abraham praise. Choir of St Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh; Peter Backhouse, org; Dennis Townhill, cond. Priory PRCD 376 9 18:00 FOR THE PIANO Prepared by Emyr Evans
14:00 SUNDAY SPECIAL In memory of Dmitri Shostakovich Prepared by Paolo Hooke
Scarlatti, D. Sonata in C minor, Kk11 (pub. 1738). Nikolai Demidenko, pf. Hyperion CDA66781/2 2
Shostakovich, D. Finale to Act I from Suite from Hypothetically murdered, op 31a (1931). City of Birmingham SO/Mark Elder. Cala CACD1020 4
Schumann, R. Kinderszenen, op 15 (1838). Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf. Decca 478 5616 19
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Beethoven, L. Horn sonata in F, op 17 (1800). Gerd Seifert, hn; Jörg Demus, pf. DG 439 852-2 15 Elgar, E. String quartet in E minor, op 83 (1918). Mistry Quartet. Argo 433312-2 25 Beethoven, L. Cello sonata no 5 in D, op 102 no 2 (1815). Mstislav Rostropovich, vc; Sviatoslav Richter, pf. Philips 464 677-2 18 Françaix, J. Octet for winds and strings (1972). Gaudier Ensemble. Hyperion CDA67036 20 Fauré, G. Piano quartet no 1 in C minor, op 15 (1876-79). Domus. Hyperion CDA66166 29 22:30 NEW HORIZONS The string quartet in the here and now Prepared by James Nightingale Adams, J. String quartet (2008). St Lawrence String Quartet. Nonesuch 523014-2 30 Vine, C. String quartet no 5 (2007). Goldner String Quartet. ABC 476 5168 22 Gourzi, K. P-ILION, neun fragmente einer ewigkeit (2013.) Ensemble Coriolis. ECM 2309 10 Ford, A. String quartet no 4 (1957).
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Cole, A. Ecliptica (2013).
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Noise String Quartet (2 above) Vexations 840 840-1301
Monday 10 August 10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Derek Parker Korngold, E. Overture: Sursum corda, op 13 (1920). Bruckner O Linz/Caspar Richter. ASV DCA 1074 19 Tchaikovsky, P. Violin concerto in D, op 35 (1878). David Oistrakh, vn; Moscow PO/ Gennady Rozhdestvensky. Brilliant Classics 9239 34 Stravinsky, I. Ballet: Apollon musagète (1928). Royal Concertgebouw O/Riccardo Chailly. Decca 473 731-2 30
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0:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
14:30 COMPOSED 151 YEARS AGO Prepared by Francis Frank
12:00 SWING SESSIONS with John Buchanan
6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with James Hunter
Offenbach, J. Overture to La belle Hélène (1864). Detroit SO/Paul Paray. 8 Mercury 434 332-2
13:00 FROM SOUTH AMERICA Prepared by Gael Golla
9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in restrospect: 1855 Prepared by Derek Parker Verdi, G. Overture to The Sicilian Vespers (1855). La Scala PO/Riccardo Muti. Sony SBK 89738 9 Liszt, F. Symphonic poem: Mazeppa (1851-54; transcr. Liszt 1855). Tami Kanazawa, pf; Yuval Admony, pf. Naxos 8.570736 16
Castillo, R. Organito de la tarde. Trio Pantango. Arc Music EUCD 2346
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Cobián, J. Nostalgias (arr. Pansera).
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Gardel, C. El dia que me quieras (1935; arr. Pansera). 4 Plácido Domingo, ten; Studio O/Roberto Pansera (2 above) DG 477 6292 Piazzolla, A. Histoire du tango (1986). William Bennett, fl; Simon Wynberg, gui. ASV DCA 692 19
Bizet, G. Symphony in C (1855). French National RSO/Thomas Beecham. EMI CDC-7 47794 2
Ginastera, A. Harp concerto, op 25 (1956). Isabelle Moretti, hp; Lyon NO/David Robertson. naïve V 4860 24
Strauss, J. II Man lebt nur einmal!, op 167 (1855; arr. Tausig). Earl Wild, pf. Sony SK 62036
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Borodin, A. Beauty loves me no longer (1855). Piotr Glouboky, bass; Yuri Loievski, vc; Ilya Scheps, pf. Le Chant du Monde LDC 288 037 3 Balfe, M. Come into the garden, Maud. Benjamin Luxon, bar; André Previn, pf. HMV 67802
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14:00 GYPSY Prepared by Jan Brown Saint-Saëns, C. Gypsy dance, from Henry VIII (1883). London SO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 466 431-2 3 Tchaikovsky, P. Gypsy girl’s song. Olga Borodina, mezz; Larissa Gergieva, pf. Philips 442 013-2
Gounod, C. Salut, tombeau sombre et silencieux, from Romeo and Juliet (1864). Rolando Villazón, ten; French RPO/Evelino Pidò. Virgin 5 45719 2 6 Balakirev, M. Symphonic poem: Russia (186469). Russian State SO/Igor Golovschin. Naxos 8.553246 16 Vieuxtemps, H. Three pieces, op 40 (1864). David Frühwirth, vn; Henri Sigfridsson, pf. Avie AV0042 16
Balakirev, M. Piano concerto in F sharp minor (1855-56). Howard Shelley, pf; BBC PO/Vassily Sinaisky. Chandos CHAN 9727 13
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Offenbach, J. Amours divins, from La belle Hélène. Frederica von Stade, mezz; Scottish CO/Antonio de Almeida. 4 RCA 09026 68116 2 Kiel, F. Piano concerto in B flat, op 30 (1864). Martin Roscoe, pf; BBC Scottish SO/Martyn Brabbins. Hyperion CDA67354 27 16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm with Michael Field 19:00 JAZZ NICE ‘N EASY with Ken Weatherley
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Rachmaninov, S. Capriccio on gypsy themes, op 12 (1892/94). Queensland SO/Vladimir Verbitsky. ABC 438 880-2 20
20:00 STORMY MONDAY with Austin Harrison and Garth Sundberg 22:00 THE AUSTRALIAN JAZZ SCENE with Susan Gai Dowling and Peter Nelson August 2015
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Tuesday 11 August 0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
15:30 BRUMBY IN CHAMBER
3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
Brumby, C. Mundoolun. Barry Davis, cora; Colin Speers, pf. 6 Grevillea GRV 5100
6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Julie Simonds
Aubade (1991). Glenn Murray, vn; Ann CarrBoyd, pf. Jade JADCD 1069 9
9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Artist of choice: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Prepared by Andari Anggamulia Bach, J.S. Schafe können sicher weiden, from Cantata, BWV208, Hunt. Flute quartet. EMI 5 67634 2 5 Mozart, W. Porgi amor ... Dove sono i miei momenti, from The marriage of Figaro (1786). 9 Crudele? ... Non mi dir, from Don Giovanni (1787). 7
Theodore Kuchar Stamitz, C. Concerto in B flat for clarinet, bassoon and orchestra. Camerata Rhenania/ Hanspeter Gmür. forum 1/506 2242-2 24
Philharmonia O/John Pritchard (2 above) Naxos 8.111232/34
Lyatoshynsky, B. Symphony no 3 in B minor, op 50 (1951). Ukrainian State SO/Theodore Kuchar. Naxos 8.223540 46
Schubert, F. An die Musik, D547 (1819); Gretchen am Spinnrade, D118 (1814); Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D774 (1823). Edwin Fischer, pf. EMI CDC 7 47326 2 9
12:00 JAZZ RHYTHM with Jeannie McInnes
Brahms, J. Ihr habt nun traurigkeit; from A German Requiem, op 45 (1865-68). Philharmonia Choir & O/Otto Klemperer. EMI CDC 7 47238 2
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Wolf, H. Kennst du das Land, from Wilhelm Meister (1888); Wer rief dich denn? from The Italian songbook (1890). Felix de Noble, pf. Verona 27021 9 Mahler, G. Where the shining trumpets sound, from Youth’s magic horn ( 1898). Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bar. EMI CDC 7 47277 2
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Strauss, R. Four last songs, op posth. (1948). EMI 0 87318 2 23 London S0/George Szell (2 above) Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, sop (all above) 10:30 MORNING CONCERT Mendelssohn, F. Overture: The Hebrides, op 26, Fingal’s Cave (1830). Sydney SO/Patrick Thomas. ABC 512 030-2 12
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13:00 AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Produced by Simon Moore Highlights and previews of the month’s concerts including interviews with the key players 14:00 PRACTISING COMPOSERS Prepared by Randolph Magri-Overend Liszt, F. Hungarian rhapsody no 4 in D minor (1846-85). London SO/Antal Dorati. Mercury 432 015-2 11 Schumann, C. Piano concerto in A minor, op 7 (1835-36). Francesco Nicolosi, pf; Alma Mahler Sinfonietta/Stefania Rinaldi. Naxos 8.557552 24 Tauber, R. You are the world to me, from Der singende Traum (1934). Marilyn Hill Smith, sop; Peter Morrison, bar; Chandos Singers; Chandos Concert O/Stuart Barry. Chandos CHAN 8759 4 Rachmaninov, S. Symphony no 1 in D minor, op 13 (1895). Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. Exton EXCL-00018 43
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16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm with Derek Parker 18:00 SYDNEY SYMPHONY 2015 Produced by Andrew Bukenya
What’s on in concerts during the next month 19:00 THE JAZZ BEAT with Lloyd Capps 20:00 RECENT RELEASES with David Ogilvie 22:00 INTO THE 20TH CENTURY Prepared by Brian Drummond Britten, B. Four sea interludes, from Peter Grimes, op 33a (1945). London SO/André Previn. EMI CDC 7 47667 2 16 Delius, F. Paris: the song of a great city (1900). BBC SO/Andrew Davis. Teldec 4509-90845-2 22 Beach, A. Suite for two pianos on Irish melodies, op 104 (c1920). Virginia Eskin, pf; Kathleen Supove, pf. Koch 3-7254-2 24 Martinu, B. Symphony no 4 (1945). Onyx 4061
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Berg, A. Adagio, from Chamber concerto (1925). Nigel Westlake, cl; Dene Olding, vn; David Bollard, pf. Entr’acte ESCD 6507 13
Wednesday 12 August
Christa Ludwig
Choo Hoey
Jean Sibelius
0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Paul Hopwood
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm with James Hunter
3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN 6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Peter Kurti 9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Music of the 18th century Prepared by Frank Morrison Carulli, F. Nocturne in A for flute and guitar, op 190. Jean-Pierre Rampal, fl; Alexandre Lagoya, gui. CBS MK 42130 9 Broschi, R. Air de Dario, from Idaspe (1730). Ewa Mallas-Godlewska, sop; Derek Lee Ragin, ct; Les Talens Lyriques/Christophe Rousset. Auvidis K 1005 10
Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Suite from Le coq d’or (1907). Bournemouth SO/Paavo Berglund. EMI CDM 1 66428 2 26 Shostakovich, D. Concerto for piano, trumpet and strings, op 35 (1933). Raymond Simmons, tpt; Peter Jablonski, pf; Royal PO/ Vladimir Ashkenazy. Decca 436 239-2 23 Lachner, F. Symphony no 1 in E flat, op 32 (pub. 1828). Singapore SO/Choo Hoey. Marco Polo 8.220360 33 12:00 JAZZ SKETCHES with Robert Vale 13:00 YOUNG VIRTUOSI 14:00 IN CONVERSATION with Michael Morton-Evans
Pescetti, G. Andante, from Sonata in C minor. Sergio de Pieri, org. Move MD 3294 4
15:00 SIBELIUS EXPLORED Part 2 Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans
Cambini, G. Piano concerto in B flat, op 15 no 1 (c1780). Franco Redondi, pf; Milan CO/Paolo Vaglieri. Nuova Era 7059 15
Sibelius, J. Karelia suite, op 11 (1893). Helsinki PO/Leif Segerstam. Ondine ODE 878-2 17
Gasparini, F. Mirena e Floro o La Nana francese e Armena, Act III (1718). Kathleen van de Graaff, sop; Peter van de Graaff, bass-bar; Comic Intermezzo O. Naxos 8.570035 11 Clementi, M. Piano sonata in C, op 33 no 3 (1794). Howard Shelley, pf. Hyperion CDA67738 18 Giardini, F. Sonata in E minor/major, op 1 no 3 (1751). Locatelli Trio. Hyperion CDA66583 12
A happy musician (1924-26). Jaakko Kuusisto, vn; Folke Gräsbeck, pf. BIS CD-1023 2 Rakastava, op 14 (1911). Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Decca 442 8196 11 Historical scenes, suite no 1, op 25, mvts 2 and 3 (1899/1911). Gothenburg SO/Neeme Järvi. BIS CD-295 13
19:00 JAZZ STARS AND STRIPES with Peter Mitchell 20:00 AT THE OPERA Prepared by Michael Tesoriero Wagner, R. Lohengrin. Opera in three acts. Libretto by the composer. First performed Weimar, 1850. LOHENGRIN: Jess Thomas, ten ELSA: Elisabeth Grümmer, sop FRIEDRICH: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bar ORTRUD: Christa Ludwig, mezz Vienna State Opera Ch; Vienna PO/Rudolf Kempe. EMI 7 49017-8 3:46 Count Telramund accuses Elsa of murdering her brother. Elsa prays a knight will come to her defence and a boat drawn by a swan appears. The knight in the prow will defend Elsa on condition that she never asks his name or origin. When Elsa and the knight marry, Ortrud dares her to ask her husband’s name and Elsa succumbs. Telramund and armed men break into the bridal room and the knight kills him. He then tells Elsa he is Lohengrin from Montsalvat; he must leave her because she has asked the forbidden question The boat appears and the swan turns into her brother. Lohengrin sails away as Elsa falls dead in her brother’s arms.
Finlandia, op 26 (1899/1900). Adelaide SO/Arvo Volmer. ABC 476 3945 8 August 2015
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Thursday 13 August 0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE 3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN 6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Simon Moore 9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Composer focus Prepared by Raj Gopalakrishnan Khachaturian, A. Excerpts from The Valencian widow (1940). Armenian PO/Loris Tjeknavorian. ASV DCA 884 10 Andante con anima, from Piano concerto in D flat (1936). Constantine Orbelian, pf; Scottish NO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 8542 10 Ballet: Scene 5, Love, from Gayane (1942). USSR RT SO/Jansug Kakhidze. LP Melodiya C 10-10531-6 15 Waltz, from Masquerade (1941; transcr.). Murray McLachlan, pf. Olympia OCD 423 4 Allegro, à battuta, from Cello concerto in E minor (1946). Dmitry Yablonsky, vc; Moscow City SO/Maxim Fedotov. Naxos 8.570463 9 Excerpts from Spartacus, Act III (1943). RIAS Chamber Choir; German SO Berlin/Michail Jurowski. Capriccio C5112 31 10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Heather Sykes Alwyn, W. Suite from The history of Mr Polly (1949). London SO/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 9243 21 Hoffmeister, F. Flute concerto no 17 in D (pub. 1803). Bruno Meier, fl; Prague CO. Naxos 8.573040 25 Reinecke, C. Symphony no 3 in G minor, op 227 (c1890). Brandenburg State O/Heribert Beissel. Christophorus CHE 0162-2 35 12:00 JAZZ, PURE AND SIMPLE with Maureen Meers 34
13:00 FROM THE BRITISH ISLES Prepared by Paul Hopwood
Tallis, T. O sacred and holy banquet.
Elgar, E. Variations on an original theme, op 36, Enigma (1899). Vienna PO/Georg Solti. Decca 452 853-2 29 Stanford, C. Villiers Cello concerto in D minor (1880). Gemma Rosefield, vc; BBC Scottish SO/Andrew Manze. Hyperion CDA 67859 26
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Pandolfo, A. Albanese (arr. Green).
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Krommer, F. Italian concertino for two clarinets and orchestra (1809). Dieter Klöcker, cl; Waldemar Wandel, cl; Stuttgart RSO/WolfDieter Hauschild. Schwann 3-1077-2 11
21:30 FRANCK MINIATURES
Partita in E flat for winds, op 79 (1810). Michael Thompson Wind Ensemble. Naxos 8.554226 23 Sinfonia concertante for flute, clarinet, violin and orchestra, op 80. Brigitte Buxtorf, fl; Frédéric Rapin, cl; Jakub Cernohorsky, vn; Budweis PO/Jakub Hrusa. Christophorus CHE 0199-2 47 Symphony in D, op 40 (pub. 1803). Prague CO/ Frantisek Vajnar. LP Supraphon 1110 2809 G 28 16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm with Marilyn Schock
Cantabile (1878). Piet Kee, org. Chandos CHAN 8891
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22:00 AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR Americans recovering Prepared by Phil Vendy
Cage, J. In a landscape (1948). Réa Beaumont, pf. Shrinking Planet SPP 0089 10 7
Tomkins, T. I heard a voice; A sad pavan for these distracted tymes (1649). 4 Byrd, W. Why do I use my paper, ink and pen?; Fantasia à 5. 11 2
Ferrabosco, A. the younger So beautie on the waters stood. 4 Gibbons, O. In nomine no 1; What is our life? 7
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Nocturne (1884). Christa Ludwig, mezz; Paris O/Daniel Barenboim. 4 DG 476 2800
Gould, M. American salute (1947). Ukraine NSO/Theodore Kuchar. 4 Naxos 8.559005
20:00 LIVE AND LOCAL Music for sanctuary seekers Recorded by Greg Ghavalas and Doug Jones for FINE MUSIC on 11 April 2015 at St Canice’s Church, Elizabeth Bay
Hume, T. Love’s farewell.
Franck, C. Les djinns, op 45 (1884). Duncan Gifford, pf; Tasmanian SO/Sebastian LangLessing. ABC 476 192-8 13
Korngold, E. Symphonic serenade, op 39 (1947-48). Berlin RSO/John Mauceri. Decca 444 170-2 36
19:00 JAZZ VIBES with Matt Bailey
Jenkins, J. The siege of Newark (1646).
Josie and the Emeralds and guest artists (all above)
Harris, R. Kentucky Spring (1949). Louisville O/ Robert S. Whitney. First Edition Music FECD-0005 11 Fine, I. Wind partita (1949). Reykjavik Wind Quintet. Chandos CHAN 9174 14 Bernstein, L. Symphony no 2, after W. H. Auden (1949). Jeffrey Kahane, pf; Bournemouth SO/Andrew Litton. Virgin VC 7 91433 2 35
Friday 14 August 0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
Divertimento for string trio (1958). Marina Marsden, vn; Justine Wickham, va; Susan Blake, vc. Tall Poppies TP116 13
3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN 6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Janine Burrus
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm with Lloyd Capps
9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Wind combinations
19:00 FRIDAY JAZZ SESSION with Sally Cameron
Winter, P. Sinfonia concertante in B flat for violin, winds and orchestra. Arte Nova 74321-37298-2 22 Ravel, M. Introduction and allegro for flute, clarinet, harp and string quartet (1906). Erella Talmi, fl; Avigail Arnheim, cl; Rimma Kaminkovsky, vn; Robert Mozes, vn; Yuval Kaminkovsky, va; Yoram Alperin, vc; Alice Giles, hp. PWK Classics PWK 1141 10 Stamitz, C. Sinfonia in E flat for two oboes, two horns and strings. Camerata Romano/ Hanspeter Gmür. Digital Concerto CCI 736 16 Holst, G. A fugal concerto for flute, oboe and orchestra, op 40 no 2 (1929). Edward Beckett, fl; Malcolm Messiter, ob; London FO/Ross Pople. Arte Nova 74321 34022 2 8 Mozart, W. Figaro’s hochzeit Harmoniemusik. Collegium Aureum. Harmonia Mundi VD 77576 25
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20:00 THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Judy Ekstein
Weber, C.M. Clarinet concerto no 2 in E flat, op 74 (1811). Eduard Brunner, cl; Bamberg SO/ Oleg Caetani. Orfeo C 076831 20
Borodin, A. Symphony no 2 in B minor (186976; rev. Rimsky-Korsakov, Glazunov). London SO/Jean Martinon. Decca 455 632-2 25
Mozart, W. Violin sonata no 21 in E minor, K304 (1778). Takako Nishizaki, vn; Jenö Jandó, pf. Naxos 8.553110 12
Weber, C.M. Clarinet quintet in B flat, op 34 (1815). Benny Goodman, cl; Berkshire String Quartet. Music Masters 5027-2-C 25
Beethoven, L. Viennese dances, WoO17 nos 5 and 6 (c1819). Convivium Musicum, Munich/ Erich Keller. EMI 1 66450 2 4 Albrechtsberger, J. Concertino in D for piccolo and mandolins ensemble. Michael Scott, picc; Sydney Mandolins/Adrian Hooper. Jade JAD 1124 14
10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Frank Morrison
Sor, F. Six valses faciles for two guitars, op 44bis. Robert Kubica, gui; Wilma van Berkel, gui. Naxos 8.553302 12
Rossini, G. Ballet music from William Tell (1829). New Philharmonia O/Charles Mackerras. EMI CDM 1 66417 2 9
Reicha, A. Wind quintet in B flat, op 88 no 5 (1811-17). Academia Wind Quintet of Prague. Hyperion CDD22006 32
Khachaturian, A. Violin concerto (1940). Mischa Elman, vn; Vienna State Opera O/ Vladimir Golschmann. Vanguard OVC 8035 38
15:00 FOCUS ON MARGARET SUTHERLAND Prepared by Janie Fitch
Sibelius, J. Symphony no 5 in E flat, op 82 (1915). Lahti SO/Osmo Vänskä. BIS CD-800 35 12:00 NOONTIME JAZZ with Peter Mitchell 13:00 CLASSICAL POTPOURRI Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans Czerny, C. Brilliant fantasy no 1, after Schubert, op 339 (c1836). Andrew Clark, hn; Geoffrey Govier, fp. Helios CDH55074 17
Sutherland, M. The world and the child (1959). Elizabeth Campbell, mezz; Marina Marsden, vn; Justine Wickham, va; Susan Blake, vc. Tall Poppies TP116 10 Two chorale preludes (1935). David Lockett, pf. ABC 441 934-2 6 Clarinet sonata (1949). Deborah de Graaff, cl; Peter Sagar, pf. Walsingham WAL80442 9 Six songs. Lisa Harper-Brown, sop; David Wickham, pf. Stone MCPS LC 20371 5060192780390
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Brahms, J. Violin sonata no 3 in D minor, op 108 (1886). Krysia Osostowicz, vn; Susan Tomes, pf. Hyperion CDA66465 21 Schumann, R. Davidsbündler dances, op 6 (1837). Wilhelm Kempff, pf. DG 435 045-2 35 22:00 BAROQUE AND BEFORE Featuring Byrd’s Great Service Prepared by Elaine Siversen Purcell, H. Who can from joy refrain? (1695). Gillian Fisher, sop; Tessa Bonner, sop; James Bowman, ct; Rogers Covey-Crump, high ten; John Mark Ainsley, ten; Michael George, bass; King’s Consort/Robert King. Hyperion CDZ66349 25 Handel, G. Overture to Il pastor fido, HWV8a (1712). English Concert/Trevor Pinnock. Archiv 479 1932 24 Bach, J. Christian Piano concerto in D, op 13 no 2 (pub. 1777). Ingrid Haebler, fp; Vienna Capella Academica/Eduard Melkus. Philips 456 064-2 19 Byrd, W. The Great Service in F. Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips. Gimell CDGIM 343/4 August 2015
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Saturday 15 August 0:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
15:00 SYMPHONY OF A THOUSAND Prepared by Chris Blower
6:00 SATURDAY MORNING MUSIC with Stephen Wilson
Mahler, G. Symphony no 8 in E flat, Symphony of a thousand (1906). Twyla Robinson, sop; Marina Shaguch, sop; Sara Macliver, sop; Dagmar Peckova, mezz; Bernadette Cullen, mezz; Simon O’Neill, ten; Markus Eiche, bar; Martin Snell, bass; Sydney Philharmonia Choirs; Adelaide Symphony Ch; West Australian SO Ch; Sydney Children’s Choir; Gondwana Voices; Sydney SO/ Vladimir Ashkenazy.
9:00 WHAT’S ON IN MUSIC Our weekly guide to musical events in and around Sydney 9:30 MINING THE MAJORS Prepared by Brian Drummond Ferguson, H. Four short pieces for clarinet and piano. Jane Hilton, cl; Clifford Benson, pf. Chandos CHAN 9316 5 Rubbra, E. Symphony no 4, op 53 (1941). Philharmonia O/Norman Del Mar. Lyrita SRCD 202
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Boyce, W. Overture to Birthday ode for George III (1768). Hanover Band/Graham Lea-Cox. ASV GAU 176 8 Finzi, G. Cantata: Dies natalis (1938-39). Martyn Hill, ten; City of London Sinfonia/Richard Hickox. Virgin VC 7 90718 2 24 Vaughan Williams, R. Fantasia on Greensleeves (1912). Tasmanian SO/David Stanhope. ABC 481 1143 5 Finzi, G. Cello concerto, op 40 (1955). Raphael Wallfisch, vc; Royal Liverpool PO/Vernon Handley. Chandos CHAN 9949 39 11:30 ON PARADE Music that’s band Prepared by Owen Fisher Gottschalk, L. The Union: concert paraphrase on national airs, op 48. Allentown Band/ Ronald Demkee. AMP Vol 24 7 Carmichael, H. Stardust. Central Band of the Royal Air Force. EMI CDC 7-47885-2 5 Trad. Greensleeves. Buy-As-You-View Band/ Robert Childs. Doyen DOY 215 5 Bach, J.S. Allegro, from Brandenburg suite (transcr. Mills). Canadian Brass. RCA RCD 14574 4 Green, G. Log cabin blues. Allentown Band/ Ronald Demkee. AMP 93149 3 12:00 A LITTLE TASTE OF JAZZ with Rob Thomas 36
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13:00 FROM GOTTSCHALK TO COPLAND Prepared by Frank Morrison Gottschalk, L. Symphony no 1, A night in the tropics (1859). Utah SO/Maurice Abravanel. Vanguard OVC 4051 19 Ives, C. Set no 1 for small orchestra (1907-11). Gilbert Kalish, pf; Orpheus CO. DG 457 911-2 10 Bernstein, L. Sonata (1941-42). Michael Collins, cl; Michael McHale, pf. Chandos CHAN 10804 11 Copland, A. Vitebsk, study on a Jewish theme (1928). Trio Wanderer. Harmonia Mundi HMG 501825 13 14:00 VOCAL INTERLUDE Weddings: Joyful and tragic Prepared by Susan Briedis Bach, J.S. Mein Freund is mein, from Cantata, BWV140: Wachet auf (1731). Sara Macliver, sop; Teddy Tahu Rhodes, bass-bar; O of the Antipodes/Brett Weymark. ABC 476 3871 6 Schubert, F. The wedding feast, D930 (1827). Elly Ameling, sop; Peter Schreier, ten; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bar; Gerald Moore, pf. DG 435 596-2 11
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Schumann, R. Frauenliebe und -Leben, op 42 (1840). Kathleen Ferrier, cont; Bruno Walter, pf. Decca 414 611-2 21
19:00 THE MAGIC OF STAGE AND SCREEN Prepared by Sue Jowell Sondheim: entertainer or genius?
Mahler, G. Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht, from Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (1884). Yvonne Minton, sop; Chicago SO/Georg Solti. ABC 470 241-2 4
20:00 FEATURING THE VIOLA Prepared by Gael Golla
Trad. She moved through the fair. Bryn Terfel, bass-bar; London Voices; Sharon Corr, vn; London SO/Barry Wordsworth. DG 477 7471 3 Grainger, P. The merry wedding (1915-16). Monteverdi Choir; English Country Gardiner O/John Eliot Gardiner. Philips 446 657-2 6
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Dale, B. Introduction and andante for six violas, op 5. RAM Viola Sextet. Naxos 8.573167 11 Hummel, J. Fantasie (c1833). Laurent Verney, va; Claire Marie le Guay, pf. 8 Pierre Verany PV793121 Hindemith, P. Trauermusik (1936). Irena Morozova, va; Australian CO. Fine Music Tape Archive
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Saturday 15 August Bruch, M. Piece in C sharp minor for clarinet, viola and piano, op 83 no 3 (pub. 1910). Janet Hilton, cl; Nobuko Imai, va; Roger Vignoles, pf. Chandos CHAN 8776 6 Haydn, J. String duo in B flat, Hob.VI:3 (bef. 1777). Kazuo Okamura, vn; Hans Dusoswa, va. Etcetera KTC 1081 8 Schmitt, F. Légende for viola and orchestra, op 66 (1918). Eckart Schloifer, va; Rhineland State PO/Pierre Stoll. Cybelia CY 816 11 Brahms, J. Gestillte Sehnsucht, op 91 no 1; Geistliches Wiegenlied, op 91 no 2 (pub. 1884). Kathleen Ferrier, cont; Max Gilbert, va; Phyllis Spurr, pf. Decca 421 299-2 10 Bottesini, G. Grand duo concertante in A for viola, double bass and orchestra (1880). Ernö Sebestyen, va; Wolfgang Güttler, db; Berlin RSO/Matthias Bamert. Schwann 311 042 H1 15 21:30 SARABANDES Prepared by Francis Frank
Sunday 16 August 0:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT 6:00 SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC with Paul Roper 9:00 MUSIC FOR SMALL FORCES Prepared by Paul Hopwood Beethoven, L. String quartet in A, op 18 no 5 (1800). New Budapest Quartet. Hyperion CDA66403 27 Brahms, J. Trio in A minor for clarinet, cello and piano, op 114 (1891). Benny Goodman, cl; Fritz Magg, vc; Leon Pommers, pf. Music Masters 5027-2-C 26 10:00 THE CLASSICAL ERA Prepared by Denis Patterson Giuliani, M. Grand duo concertant for flute and guitar, op 85 (pub. 1817). Nora Shulman, fl; Norbert Kraft, gui. Naxos 8.554560 21 Clementi, M. Piano sonata in D, op 40 no 3 (1802). Howard Shelley, pf. Hyperion CDA67819 19 Mozart, L. Trumpet concerto in D. John Foster, tpt; Australian Baroque Brass; Sydney Consort. Tubicium Records TR61903 13
Debussy, C. Sarabande (1894; arr. Ravel). Lausanne CO/Alberto Zedda. Virgin VC 7 91098 2
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Roussel, A. Sarabande, op 20 no 2. Claire Croiza, sop, Alfred Roussel, pf. Philips 422 138-2
Weber, C.M. Piano sonata no 1 in C, op 24 (1812). Stephanie McCallum, pf. ABC 462 764-2 27
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Boïeldieu, A. Clarinet sonata in E flat, op 8 (pub. 1818). Hans Rudolf Stalder, cl; Zsuzsanna Sirokay, pf. Jecklin 578-2 12
Sulzer, J. Sarabande. Mischa Elman, vn; Joseph Seiger, pf. Vanguard OVC 8030 4 Debussy, C. Sarabande (1894; arr. Kondonassis). Yolanda Kondonassis, hp. Telarc 80533 5 Saint-Saëns, C. Sarabande, op 93 no 1 (1892). Tero Latvala, vn; Tapiola Sinfonietta/JeanJacques Kantorow. BIS CD-860 6
Gossec, F-J. Symphony in F, op 12 no 6 (pub. 1769). London Mozart Players/Matthias Bamert. Chandos CHAN 9661 15 12:00 SYDNEY JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS Speak easy, swing hard with Richard Hughes
22:00 SATURDAY NIGHT AT HOME Prepared by Frank Morrison Beethoven, L. Violin sonata in A, op 12 no 2 (1797-98). Itzhak Perlman, vn; Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf. Decca 421 453-2 17
13:00 WORLD MUSIC: Whirled Wide
Liszt, F. Piano concerto no 1 in E flat, S124 (1849/53/56). Martha Argerich, pf; Swiss Italian O/Ion Marin. DG 477 9884 17
Glazunov, A. Ballet: The seasons, op 67 (1899). Moscow SO/Alexander Anissimov. Naxos 8.553915 40
Smetana, B. String quartet no 1 in E minor, From my life (1880). Amadeus Quartet. DG 479 1924 28 Dvorák, A. Symphony no 1 in C minor, op 3 The bells of Zlonice (1865). Czech PO/Jirí Belohlávek. Decca 478 6757 45
14:00 SUNDAY SPECIAL Alexander Glazunov 150th Anniversary Prepared by Elaine Siversen
The sea, op 28 (1889-90; arr. Glazunov for two pianos, eight hands). Aurora Piano Quartet. Naxos 8.557717D 16 Symphony no 7 in F, op 77, Pastoral (1902). Moscow SO/Alexander Anissimov. Naxos 8.553769 33
Violin concerto in A minor, op 82 (1904). Ursula Bagdasarjanz, vn; Lugano RO/Leopoldo Casella. Gallo 1250 21 16:00 MUSIC OF THE EARLY 1900S Prepared by Frank Morrison Nielsen, C. Overture: Helios, op 17 (1903). Danish NSO/Thomas Dausgaard. Dacapo 8.206002 12 Gershwin, G. Rhapsody in blue (1924). Louis Lortie, pf. Chandos CHAN 8733 13 Janácek, L. Conte for cello and piano (1910). Gary Hoffman, vc; Mikhaïl Rudy, pf. EMI 5 55585 2 14 Satie, E. Ballet: Parade (1916-17). Utah SO/ Maurice Abravanel. Vanguard OVC 4030 14 17:00 HOSANNA Prepared by Richard Munge Hymns: How great Thou art; The Lord’s my Shepherd; All people that on earth do dwell. Aled Jones, treb; Huddersfield Choral Society; McCarthy Singers. BBC 982798-3 9 Psalms: no 22, My God, my God look upon me; no 67, God be merciful unto us. Choir of King’s College, Cambridge; David Willcocks, org. EMI CDM 7 63101 2 10 Wood, C. Magnificat in D.
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Noble, T. Nunc dimittis from Evening service in D minor. 3 Shirley Gale, org (2 above) Stanford, C. Villiers Jubilate in B flat. David Swale, org. 4 Choir of St Peter’s Cathedral, Adelaide/Peter Leech (3 above) 5UV SP 5UV 001 Tavener, J. The Lamb; The Lord’s prayer; Song for Athene. Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge/Christopher Robinson. Naxos 8.557557-58 13 Hymn: Glorious things of thee are spoken. Choir of King’s College, Cambridge; Benjamin Bayl, org; Stephen Cleobury, cond. 4 Purcell, H. Voluntary for double organ. David Swale, org. 6 EMI 5 57026 2 (2 above) 18:00 PIANO INTERLUDE Prepared by Barrie Brockwell Mozart, W. Fantasy in C minor, K475 (1785; arr. Grieg). Julie Adam, pf; Daniel Herscovitch, pf. ABC 481 0853 11 Bach, J.S. Nun freut euch, lieben Christen gmein (arr. Busoni). Murray Perahia, pf. Ebury Press 1997/2000 2 August 2015
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Sunday 16 August Chopin, F. Romanza, from Piano concerto no 1 in E minor, op 11 (1830; transcr. Balakirev). MarcAndré Hamelin, pf. Hyperion CDA66765 10 Schubert, F. Litanei; Liebesbotschaft (1828; arr. Liszt). Arcadi Volodos, pf. Sony SK62691 6 Bax, A. Nocturne: May night in the Ukraine (1912). Eric Parkin, pf. Chandos CHAN 8732 8 Balakirev, M. Islamey: Oriental fantasy, op 19 no 6 (1869/1902). Boris Berezovsky, pf. Teldec 4509-96516-2 8 19:00 SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT Prepared by Barrie Brockwell Mendelssohn, F. Die schöne Melusine, op 32 (1833). Gewandhaus O/Kurt Masur. Berlin Classics 0300249BC 11 Brahms, J. Piano concerto no 1 in D minor, op 15 (1854-58). Claudio Arrau, pf; Concertgebouw O/Bernard Haitink. Philips 420 702-2 53 Dohnányi, E. Symphonic minutes, op 36 (1933). BBC PO/Matthias Bamert. Chandos CHAN 9455
0:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT 6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Robert Small
Beethoven, L. Trio for 2 oboes and cor anglais in C, op 87 (1795). Vienna Philharmonic Wind Group. Westminster Chamber Music Collection 22
Fauré, G. Pavane, op 50 (1887; arr. Lynch). Prudence Davis, fl; Jeffrey Crellin, ob; Peter Lynch, gui. Move MD 3090 7
Saint-Saëns, C. Piano trio no 2 in E minor, op 92 (1892). Joachim Trio. Naxos 8.550935 35
Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Capriccio espagnol, op 34 (1887). Joakim Svenheden, vn; London PO/ Mariss Jansons. EMI 5 55227 2 16 Granados, E. Valses poéticos (1887; arr. McFadden). Jeffrey McFadden, gui. Naxos 8.553401
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20:30 CHAMBER SOIRÉE Prepared by Sheila Catzel Schumann, R. Five pieces in folk-tone for cello and piano, op 102 (1849). Mischa Maisky, vc; Martha Argerich, pf. DG 469 524-2 17
Nielsen, C. String quartet in G minor, op 13 (1887-88/97-98). Young Danish String Quartet. Dacapo 6.220521 26
Riotte, P. Notturno for violin and harp (c1815). Ernö Sebestyén, vn; Edward Witsenburg, hp. Schwann 310 001 H1 15
10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Denis Patterson
Suk, J. Piano trio in C minor, op 2 (1889/90-91). Smetana Trio. Supraphon SU 3810-2 15
Auber, D-F-E. Overture to Fra Diavolo (1830). Staatskapelle Dresden/Hans Vonk. Berlin Classics 0300249BC 8
Lekeu, G. Violin sonata in G (1891). Alina Ibragimova, vn; Cédric Tiberghien, pf. Hyperion CDA67820
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22:30 NEW HORIZONS Prepared by Nev Dorrington Budd, H. Veil of Orpheus (2012). Harold Budd, pf. Darla Records 2622 7 Scott-Thompson, R. Dreamsong; Figured in the drift of stars; Melancholia (2009). Robert Scott-Thompson, elec. Hypnos 71282 22 34 Turvey, G. Solitude, in memory of Arthur Boyd (2015). Gemma Turvey, pf; New Palm Court O. Sotto Voce Music SVMCD 004 7 Budd, H. La bella vista (2005). Harold Budd, pf. High Coin SABRECD2005 39
Spohr, L. Trio in E minor for violin, cello and harp (1806). Sophie Langdon, vn; Susan Dorey, vc; Hugh Webb, hp. Naxos 8.555364 20
9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1887 Prepared by Madilina Tresca
Glazunov, A. The forest, fantasy, op 19 (1887). Moscow SO/Alexander Anissimov. Naxos 8.554293 21
Bridge, F. Piano quintet in D minor (1905). Piers Lane, pf; Goldner String Quartet. Hyperion CDA67726 28
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Spohr, L. Symphony no 3 in C minor, op 78 (1828). Swiss Italian O/Howard Shelley. Hyperion CDA67788 30 Rachmaninov, S. Piano concerto no 3 in D minor, op 30 (1909). Yevgeny Ukhanov, pf; Sydney SO/Edvard Tchivzhel. ABC 461 654-2 40 12:00 SWING SESSIONS with John Buchanan 14:00 THREE IN CHAMBER Prepared by Stephen Wilson Brahms, J. Trio in E flat for horn, violin and piano, op 40 (1865). David Jolley, hn; Mark Kaplan, vn; David Golub, pf. Arabesque Z 6607 32
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15:00 FOR THE PIANO Prepared by Emyr Evans Scarlatti, D. Sonata in E, Kk206. Murray Perahia, pf. Sony SK 62785
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Grainger, P. Handel in The Strand (1912). Penelope Thwaites pf; John Lavender, pf. Pearl SHE 9623
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Haydn, J. Keyboard sonata no 58 in C, Hob. XVI:48 (1794-95). Alfred Brendel, pf. Philips 411 045-2 12 Gershwin, G. Preludes (1925-26). Simon Tedeschi, pf. ABC 481 0032
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Rachmaninov, S. Élégie, op 3 no 1 (1938). Tamara Anna Cislowska, pf. Artworks AW014
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Bowen, Y. Rêverie d’amour, op 20 no 2 (1928). Stephen Hough, pf. Hyperion CDA67267 6 Koehne, G. A lullaby for the residents of Taronga Park Zoo, and other miniatures. Elpis Liossatos, pf. 7 Tall Poppies TP143 16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm with David Brett 19:00 JAZZ NICE ‘N EASY with Ken Weatherley 20:00 STORMY MONDAY with Austin Harrison and Garth Sundberg 22:00 THE AUSTRALIAN JAZZ SCENE with Susan Gai Dowling and Peter Nelson
Tuesday 18 August 12:00 JAZZ RHYTHM with Jeannie McInnes 13:00 SPANISH MUSIC OF THE CLASSICAL ERA Prepared by Gael Golla Soler, A. Harpsichord sonata no 22 in D flat. Gilbert Rowland, hpd. Naxos 8.557640 12 Garcia, M. E non lo vedo, from La figlia dell’aria (1826). Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; International Chamber Soloists; O La Scintilla/ ádám Fischer. Decca 475 9077 7 Mikhail Pletnev
Sor, F. Divertissements for two guitars, op 61 nos 1-3. Robert Kubica, gui; Wilma van Berkel, gui. Naxos 8.553418 15
0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE 3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN 6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Julie Simonds
Baguer, C. Symphony no 13 in E flat (c1790s). London Mozart Players/Matthias Bamert. Chandos CHAN 9456 13
9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Artist of choice: Dene Olding Prepared by Elaine Siversen Mozart, W. Violin sonata no 18 in G, K301 (1778). Max Olding, pf. ABC 432 699-2 16 Ysaÿe, E. Sonata in E for solo violin, op 27 no 6 (1924). Fine Music Tape Archive 7 Barber, S. Violin concerto, op 14 (1939-40). Melbourne SO/Hiroyuki Iwaki. ABC 476 718-2 23 Brahms, J. Violin sonata no 2 in A, op 100 (1886). ABC 432 699-2 21 Bartók, B. Rhapsody no 2 (1922/45). Fine Music Tape Archive
Blasco de Nebra, M. Piano sonata in F sharp minor, op 1 no 5 (c1780). Javier Perianes, pf. Harmonia Mundi HMC 902046 9 Arriaga, J. String quartet no 2 in A (1824). Camerata Boccherini. Naxos 8.557628 23 14:30 THE NASH WITH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Prepared by Elaine Siversen Vaughan Williams, R. Noctiurne and scherzo (1906). 10 Three preludes on Welsh hymn tunes (1940-41). 16
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Max Olding, pf (2 above) Dene Olding, vn (all above) 10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Frank Morrison Wagner, R. Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (1866-67). Chicago SO/Georg Solti. Decca 417 752-2 10 Liszt, F. Piano concerto no 1 in E flat (1849/53/56). Leslie Howard, pf; Budapest SO/ Karl Anton Rickenbacher. Hyperion CDA67401/2 20 Rachmaninov, S. Symphony no 2 in E minor, op 27 (1906-07). Russian NO/Mikhail Pletnev. DG 439 888-2 52
Nash Ensemble (2 above) Hyperion CDA67381/2 15:00 ROMANTIC INTERLUDE Prepared by Paul Hopwood Berlioz, H. Overture: King Lear, op 4 (1831). Philharmonia O/Jean-Philippe Rouchon. ASV DCA 895 16 Brahms, J. Violin concerto in D, op 77 (1878). Thomas Zehetmair, vn; Cleveland O/Christoph von Dohnányi. Teldec 2292-44944-2 37 16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm
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19:00 THE JAZZ BEAT with Lloyd Capps 20:00 RECENT RELEASES Stephen Wilson 22:00 INTO THE 20TH CENTURY Prepared by Rex Burgess Diepenbrock, A. Overture to The birds (1917). Emmy Verhey, vn; The Hague Residency O/ Hans Vonk. Chandos CHAN 8821 10 Caplet, A. Conte fantastique for string quartet and harp (1908). Elisabeth Glab, vn; Marie-Josée Ritchot, vn; Michel Renard, va; Isabelle Veyrier, vc; Laurence Cabel, hp. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901417 17 Respighi, O. Roman festivals (1924). Leslie Pearson, org; Philharmonia O/Yan Pascal Tortelier. Chandos CHAN 8989 24 Janácek, L. Mládi, for wind sextet (1924). Aurèle Nicolet, fl; Heinz Holliger, ob; Eduard Brunner, cl; Elmar Schmid, bass cl; Klaus Thunemann, bn; Radovan Vlatkovic, hn. Denon 33CO-1474 16 Shostakovich, D. Concerto for piano, trumpet and strings, op 35 (1933). Raymond Simmons, tpt; Peter Jablonski, pf; Royal PO/ Vladimir Ashkenazy. Decca 436 239-2 23 Britten, B. Les illuminations, op 18 (1939). Caroe Farley, sop; Scottish CO/José Serebrier. ASV DCA 737 21
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Wednesday 19 August 0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
The oak tree, from The tempest, op 109 (1925). Finnish RSO/Jukka-Pekka Saraste. 2 Ondine ODE 1037-2
3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN 6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Peter Kurti
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm 19:00 JAZZ STARS AND STRIPES with Peter Mitchell
9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Music of the 18th century Prepared by Jennifer Foong Salieri, A. Overture to Axur, King of Ormus (1788). Czecho-Slovak RSO/Michael Dittrich. Naxos 8.554838 3 Handel, G. Coronation anthem: The King shall rejoice, HWV260 (1727). Monteverdi Choir; English Baroque Soloists/John Eliot Gardiner. Decca 478 3640 10 Mozart, W. Entr’acte no 2, from Thamos, King of Egypt (1774). Royal PO/Thomas Beecham. EMI CDC 7 47864 2 7 Aria of the Queen of the night, from The magic flute (1791). Anu Komsi, sop; Lahti SO/ Sakari Oramo. BIS SACD 1962 3 Philidor, F-A. Transports, tourments jaloux, from Ernelinde princesse de Norvège. PierreYves Pruvot, bar; Les Agrémens/Guy van Waas. MBF 1108 6 Handel, G. Fonti amiche, from Cyrus, King of Persia, HWV24 (1728). Catherine Bott, sop; Emma Kirkby, sop; Brandenburg Consort/Roy Goodman. Hyperion CDA66950 6 Lalande, M-R. de Symphonies for the King’s supper. Musica Florea/Marek Stryncl. MBF 1108 15 Handel, G. Ode for the birthday of Queen Anne: Eternal source of light divine, HWV74 (1713). Judith Nelson, sop; Emma Kirkby, sop; Shirley Minty, cont; James Bowman, ct; Martyn Hill, ten; David Thomas, bass; Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford; Academy of Ancient Music/Simon Preston. L’Oiseau-Lyre 421 654-2 26
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Shostakovich, D. Concerto for piano, trumpet and strings, op 35 (1933). James Thompson, tpt; Dmitri Shostakovich, pf; I Musici de Montréal/Maxim Shostakovich. Chandos CHAN 8357 20 Goldmark, K. Rustic wedding symphony, op 26 (1877). Royal PO/Yondani Butt. ASV DCA 791 47 12:00 JAZZ SKETCHES with Robert Vale 13:00 YOUNG VIRTUOSI 14:00 IN CONVERSATION with Michael Morton-Evans 15:00 SIBELIUS EXPLORED Part 3 Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans Sibelius, J. Valse triste, op 44 no 1 (1903/04). Queensland SO/Patrick Thomas. Phonart PT 1001/3 5 Symphony no 3 in C, op 52, mvt 3 (1907). New Zealand SO/Pietari Inkinen. Naxos 8.572305 9 Symphony no 4 in A minor, op 63, mvts 1 and 2 (1911). Radio Nederland RCO11004 14 Symphony no 5 in E flat, op 82, mvt 3 (1915-19). Radio Nederland RCO12004 9
Verdi, G. Macbeth. Opera in three acts. Libretto by Francisco Maria Piave. First performed Florence, 1847. MACBETH: Peter Glossop, bar LADY MACBETH: Rita Hunter, sop BANQUO: John Tomlinson, bass MACDUFF: Kenneth Collins, ten BBC Singers & Concert O/John Matheson. Opera Rara ORCV301 2:16 Three witches predict that Macbeth will become King of Scotland and that Banquo’s descendants will also become Kings of Scotland. Lady Macbeth vows to help her husband attain the kingdom. They murder Duncan, the old king, but Macbeth suffers remorse. The Macbeths are crowned. Lady Macbeth plots their next victims, Banquo and his son, who are ambushed by assassins. Banquo is killed, but his son escapes. The witches warn Macbeth to beware of Macduff, predict that no man born of woman can harm him and that he will be invincible until Birnam Wood attacks him. Macbeth confidently meets Macduff and the English, who are camouflaged with branches stripped from Birnam Wood. Macduff then tells him that he was ‘ripped untimely from my mother’s womb’. He kills Macbeth and Banquo’s son is proclaimed King. 22:30 ALAS, DEATH TOO SOON Prepared by Stephen Wilson Chausson, E. Poem for violin and orchestra, op 25 (1896). Leila Josefowicz, vn; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Philips 454 440-2 17
10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Michael Field
Royal Concertgebouw O/Paavo Berglund (2 above)
String quartet in C minor (1899; compl. d’Indy). Quatuor Ludwig. Naxos 8.553645 31
Vaughan Williams, R. Fantasia on a theme by Tallis (1910/19). BBC SO/Andrew Davis. Teldec 9031-73127-2 16
Pohjola’s daughter, op 49 (1906). Gothenburg SO/Neeme Järvi. BIS CD-312 13
Symphony in B flat, op 20 (1889-90). BBC PO/ Yan Pascal Tortelier. Chandos CHAN 9650 33
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Thursday 20 August 0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
Smetana, B. Bagatelles and impromptus (1844). Radoslav Kvapil, pf. Unicorn-Kanchana DKP 9139
3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN 6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Simon Moore
Liszt, F. Concert paraphrase on Verdi’s Rigoletto (1851; transcr. 1859). Michele Campanella, pf. Brilliant Classics 94610
9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Composer focus Prepared by Andari Anggamulia Reger, M. Scherzo, from Piano trio no 1 in B minor, op 2 (1891). Gobel Trio. Etcetera KTC 1077 5
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Tchaikovsky, P. Theme and variations in A minor (1863-64). Viktoria Postnikova, pf. Erato 2292-45968-2 15 14:00 20TH CENTURY CHAMBER MUSIC Prepared by Gael Golla Debussy, C. Sonata for flute, viola and harp (1915). Members of Nash Ensemble. Virgin VC 7 91148 2 17
Variations and fugue on a theme of J.S. Bach, op 81 (1904). Marc-André Hamelin, pf. Hyperion CDA66996 32
Ginastera, A. Pampeana no 1, op 16 (1947). Olivia Blackburn, sop; Alberto Portugheis, pf. ASV DCA 902 8
Variations and fugue on a theme of Johann Adam Hiller, op 100 (1907). Royal Concertgebouw O/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 8794
Hindemith, P. Sonata for four horns (1952). Summit Brass. Summit DCD 115-2 15
Piano concerto in F minor, op 114, mvt 3 (1910). Marc-Andreé Hamelin, pf; Berlin RSO/Ilan Volkov. Hyperion CDA67635 9 Fantasy and fugue in D minor, op 135b (1916). Lionel Rogg, org. BIS CD-242 9 10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by MIchael Morton-Evans Berlioz, H. Overture: Waverley, op 1 (1827-28). Scottish NO/Alexander Gibson. Chandos CHAN 10412X 10 Liszt, F. Piano concerto no 1 in E flat (1849/53/56). Leslie Howard, pf; Budapest SO/ Karl Anton Rickenbacher. Hyperion CDA67401/2 20 Elgar, E. The wand of youth, suite no 1, op 1a (1907). Ulster O/Bryden Thomson. Chandos CHAN 8318 20 Pizzetti, I. Concerto dell’estate (1928). Thessaloniki State SO/Myron Michailidis. Naxos 8.572013 30 12:00 JAZZ, PURE AND SIMPLE with Maureen Meers 13:00 19TH CENTURY SOLO PIANO WORKS Prepared by Frank Morrison Schumann, R. Papillons, op 2 (1829-31). Andrei Gavrilov, pf. Philips 456 787-2 15
Smetana, B. Piano trio in G minor, op 15 (1855/57). 29 Macquarie Trio (all above)
Chorale fantasia on Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, op 27 (1898). Martin Welzel, org. Naxos 8.570455 16
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Pärt, A. Adagio, from Piano sonata no 2 in F, 7 K280 (1775; arr. Pärt).
Martinu, B. Three madrigals for violin and viola (1948). Members of Raphael Ensemble. Hyperion CDA66516 16 Françaix, J. Divertissement for oboe, clarinet and bassoon (1947). Members of Aulos Wind Quintet. Musica Mundi 310 022 H1 10 Fauré, G. Cello sonata no 2 in G minor, op 117 (1921). Frédéric Lodéon, vc; Jean-Philippe Collard, pf. EMI CMS 7 62545 2 18
21:30 SICILIANAS Prepared by Francis Frank Casella, A. Siciliana e burlesca, op 23 (1914). Mario Carbotta, fl; Roberto Cognazzo, pf. 9 Nuova Era 7185 Mascagni, P. Siciliana from Cavalleria rusticana (1890). Enrico Caruso, ten; Francis J. Lapitino, hp. 3 RCA GD 60495 Bach, J.S. Siciliana in G minor (arr. Loussier). Vincent Charbonner, db; Jacques Loussier, pf; André Arpino, drums. 4 Telarc 83693 Handel, G. Siciliana, from L’allegro, il penseroso ed il moderato, no 19, HWV55 (1740). Marian Anderson, cont. 3 Nimbus NI 7895 Siciliana, from Concerto grosso in C minor, HWV326 (1739). Lucinda Moon, vn; Ben Dollman, vn; Jamie Hay, vc; Australian Brandenburg O/Paul Dyer. 3 ABC 476 3335 22:00 AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR Prepared by Di Cox Damase, J-M. Horn concerto (1955). Ben Jacks, hn; Queensland O/Barry Tuckwell. Melba MR 301117 16
Villa-Lobos, H. Aria, from Bachianas brasileiras no 5 (1938-45; arr. Safhill). Aquarelle Guitar Quartet. Chandos CHAN 10512 6
Françaix, J. Wind quintet no 1 (1948). Aulos Wind Quintet. Musica Mundi 310 022 H1 19
Khachaturian, A. Trio for clarinet, violin and piano (1932). Eimer Trio. Dynamic CDS60 16
Xenakis, I. Psappha for percussion (1975). Gert Mortensen, perc. BIS CD-256 11
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm With Sue Jowell
Stravinsky, I. Serenade in A for piano (194448). Boris Berman, pf. Chandos CHAN 8962 12
19:00 JAZZ VIBES with Matt Bailey
Dutilleux, H. Cello concerto, Tout un monde lointain (1968-70). Lynn Harrell, vc; French NO/ Charles Dutoit. Decca 444 398-2 27
20:00 LIVE AND LOCAL The Macquarie Trio Recorded by George Hilgevoord for FINE MUSIC Mozart, W. Piano trio in B flat, K502 (1786). 23 Beethoven, L. Ten variations on Kakadu, op 121a (1813). 19
Górecki, H. Good night: Requiem for soprano, alto flute, three tam-tams and piano, op 63 (1990). I Fiamminghi; Flanders O/Rudolf Werthen. Telarc CD-80417 25 August 2015
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Friday 21 August 0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE 3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
13:00 DECADES OF THE 20TH CENTURY The thirties Prepared by Rex Burgess
6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Janine Burrus
Copland, A. El Salón México (1934-36). New Philharmonia O/Aaron Copland. CBS MK 42429 11
9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Wind combinations Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Britten, B. Phantasy quartet for oboe and string trio, op 2 (1932). Derek Wickens, ob; members of Gabrieli String Quartet. Unicorn-Kanchana UKCD 2060 14
Telemann, G. Overture in D, from Musique de table II (pub. 1730). Ku Ebbinge, ob; Crispian Steele-Perkins, tpt; Monica Huggett, vn; Alison Bury, vn; Amsterdam Baroque O/Ton Koopman. Erato ECD 75394 16
Andriessen, H. Variations and fugue on a theme by Johann Kuhnau (1935). The Hague Residency O/Ferdinand Leitner. Olympia OCD 504 12
Krommer, F. Concertino in C for flute, oboe and orchestra, op 65 (c1810). Peter-Lukas Graf, fl; Heinz Holliger, ob; English CO. Claves 9-8203/3111-1 22 Villa-Lobos, H. Concert fantasy (1953). Wolfgang Meyer, cl; Günter Pfitzenmaier, bn; Werner Genuit, pf. Bayer BR 100118 13 Rawsthorne, A. Concertante pastorale for flute, horn and orchestra (1949). Conrad Marshall, fl; Rebecca Goldberg, hn; Northern CO/David Lloyd-Jones. Naxos 8.553567 10 Poulenc, F. Sextet for piano and winds (1932-39). Eva Knardahl, pf; Gothenburg Wind Quintet. BIS CD-24 18 10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Elaine Siversen Mozart, W. Serenade no 13 in G, K525, Eine kleine Nachtmusik (1787). Members of Tasmanian SO/Geoffrey Lancaster. ABC 434 899-2 20 Brahms, J. Violin concerto in D, op 77 (1878). Christian Ferras, vn; Berlin PO/Herbert von Karajan. DG 480 6655 42 Sibelius, J. Symphony no 7 in C, op 105 (1926). Royal Concertgebouw O/Eugene Ormandy. Radio Nederland RCO 06004 21 12:00 NOONTIME JAZZ with Peter Mitchell 42
19:00 FRIDAY JAZZ SESSION with Sally Cameron
Auric, G. Violin sonata in G (1936). Frank Peter Zimmermann, vn; Alexander Lonquich, pf. EMI CDC 7 54541 2 17 Barber, S. Adagio for strings, op 11 (1936; arr. 1938). I Musici de Montréal/Yuli Turovsky. Chandos CHAN 8515 10 Holst, G. Six choruses, op 53 (1931-32). Holst Singers; Holst O/Hilary Davan Wetton. Hyperion CDA66329 20 Dupré, M. Organ concerto in E minor, op 31 (1934). Simon Preston, org; Adelaide SO/ Nicholas Braithwaite. ABC 432 529-2 22 15:00 FOR THE PIANO Prepared by Emyr Evans Scarlatti, D. Sonata in D, Kk96. Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, pf. Teldec 0630-13303-2
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Adam, A. Excerpts from Giselle (1841). London SO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 452 772-2 19 Glinka, M. Trio pathétique in D minor for clarinet, cello and fortepiano (1832). Trio d’Amsterdam. Koch 3-7015-2 HI 15 Saint-Saëns, C. Prelude and tableaux 1-5, from Music for film, L’assassination de duc de Guise (1908). USSR Ministry of Culture SO/Gennady Rozhdestvensky. LP Melodiya C10-20459-009 18 Hiller, F. Piano concerto no 2 in F sharp minor, op 69 (1843). Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley, pf & dir. Hyperion CDA67655 20 Tchaikovsky, P. Suite from Swan Lake, op 20 (1877). Royal PO/Charles Mackerras. Telarc 80151 40 22:00 BAROQUE AND BEFORE Featuring Palestrina’s Mass of the Blessed Virgin Prepared by Elaine Siversen Corelli, A. Recorder concerto in F, op 5 no 10 (arr. Geminiani). Maurice Steger, rec; English Concert/Laurence Cummings. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907523 14
Piazzolla, A. Aconagua, concerto for bandoneon, string orchestra and percussion (1979). James Crabb, accordion; Benjamin Martin, pf; Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. Chandos CHAN 10163 24 Debussy, C. Clair de lune, from Suite bergamasque (1905). Kathryn Stott, pf. Conifer CDCF 148
20:00 THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans
Locatelli, P. Cello sonata in D. Lev Yevgrafov, vc; Lydia Yevgrafova, pf. LP Melodiya C10 19589 000 19 Mazzocchi, V. Lauda Jerusalem. Cantus Cöln; Concerto Palatino/Konrad Junghänel. 6 Harmonia Mundi HMC 902001 Frescobaldi, G. Partite 14 sopra L’aria della romanesca (1637). Bob van Asperen, hpd. Teldec 2292-43544-2 14 Palestrina, G. da Missa de Beata Virgine I (1567). Soloists of the Cappella Musicale di San Petronio di Bologna/Sergio Vartolo. Naxos 8.553313 55
Saturday 22 August 0:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
Elgar, E. Variations on an original theme, op 36, Enigma (1899). Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. Exton EXCL-00029 30
6:00 SATURDAY MORNING MUSIC with Peter Bell 9:00 WHAT’S ON IN MUSIC Our weekly guide to musical events in and around Sydney
14:00 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
9:30 MINING THE MAJORS Prepared by Di Cox Smetana, B. The Moldau, from My country (1874-79). Sydney SO/Edo de Waart. ABC 462 013-2 12 Dvorák, A. Songs my mother taught me; The strings are tuned; And the wood is quiet all round, from Seven gypsy melodies, op 55 (1880). Magdalena Kozená, mezz; Malcolm Martineau, pf. DG 479 2557 7 Novák, V. Bagatelles, op 5 (1899). Niel Immelman, pf. Meridian CDE 84555
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Fibich, Z. Czech NSO/Marek Štilec. Naxos 8.573197
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Brahms, J. Hungarian dances, vol I (1872). Julius Katchen, pf. Philips 456 856-2 26 Dvorák, A. Slavonic dances, op 46 (1878). London SO/Jean Martinon. Decca 476 2742 36 11:30 ON PARADE Prepared by Paul Hopwood Mendelssohn, F. Military overture.
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15:00 THE APOSTLES Prepared by Di Cox Elgar, E. The apostles, op 49 (1902-03). Rebecca Evans, sop; Alice Coote, mezz; Paul Groves, ten; Jacques Imbrailo, bar; David Kempster, bar; Brindley Sherratt, bass; Hallé Youth Choir; Hallé Ch & O/Mark Elder. Hallé CH HLD 7534 1:54 Moeran, E.J. Cello concerto (1945). Raphael Wallfisch, vc; Bournemouth Sinfonietta/ Norman Del Mar. Chandos CHAN 8456 29 17:30 GONDWANA 18:00 SYDNEY SCHUBERT SOCIETY Prepared by Ross Hayes Schubert, F. Hüttenbrenner variations, D576 (1817). Sviatoslav Richter, pf. Notes PGP 11011 14 Lachner, F. Nonet (1833). London Gabrieli Brass Ensemble/Christopher Larkin. Hyperion CDA66470
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Schubert, F. Was quailst du mich, O Missgeschick! from Fierrabras (1823). Jonas Kaufmann, ten; Mahler CO/Claudio Abbado. Decca 478 1463 6
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Vorisek, J. Symphony in D, op 24 (1823). Scottish CO/Charles Mackerras. Hyperion CDA66800
Alwyn, W. Overture: The Moor of Venice. Williams Fairey Band/Bryan Hurdley. Chandos CHAN 4547 10
19:00 THE MAGIC OF STAGE AND SCREEN Prepared by Maureen Meers
12:00 A LITTLE TASTE OF JAZZ with Rob Thomas 13:00 VARIATIONS ON ORIGINAL THEMES Prepared by Denis Patterson Beethoven, L. Six variations in F on an original theme, op 34 (1804). Olli Mustonen, pf. Decca 436 834-2 12 Beethoven, L. 6 Variations on an original theme in G, WoO77 (1800). Ronald Brautigam, fp. BIS SACD-1673 7 Elgar, E. There are seven that pull the thread, from Incidental music to Grania and Diarmid, op 42 (1901). Jenny Miller, sop; London PO/ Bryden Thomson. Chandos CHAN 8610 2
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Merrill, R. Excerpts from Take me along (1959). Walter Pidgeon, Jackie Gleeson, Una Merkel, Eileen Herlie, Robert Morse, voices; members of original Broadway cast. drg/Sony 19116 19 Loewe, F. Suite from My fair lady (1964). English Chorale; London SO/Peter Knight. Success 16279 11 Rodgers, R. Excerpts from Pal Joey (1957). Sian Phillips, Denis Lawson, Danielle Carson, Darlene Johnson, voices; members of 1980 London revival cast. TER MUS C N16 19 20:00 HARP PLUS Prepared by Jan Brown Ravel, M. Introduction and allegro for flute, clarinet, harp, string quartet (1905). 11
Debussy, C. Sonata for flute, viola and harp (1908). 17 Ursula Holliger, hp; members of Die Kammermusiker Zürich (2 above) Claves 50-280 Mozart, W. Concerto in C for flute, harp and orchestra, K299 (1778). Jean-Pierre Rampal, fl; Lily Laskine, hp; Jean-François Paillard CO/JeanFrançois Paillard. Erato 0630-13705-2 31 Martin, F. Petite symphonie concertante for harp, harpsichord, piano and orchestra (1945). Louise Johnson, hp; Colin Forbes, hpd; Joyce Hutchinson, pf; Sydney SO/Willem van Otterloo. LP RCA VRL1 0122 20 21:30 ADDIO, ADIEU, WIEDERSEHEN Prepared by Derek Parker Mozart, W. Io ti lascio, O cara, addio, K621a (1791). Bryn Terfel, bass-bar; Scottish CO/ Charles Mackerras. DG 477 5886 4 Gluck, C. Addio, addio, o miei sospiri, from Orpheus and Eurydice (1762). Marilyn Horne, mezz; Royal Opera House O/Georg Solti. 4 Decca 476 1223 Thomas, A. Adieu, Mignon, from Mignon (1866). Plácido Domingo, ten; Thomas Hampson, bar; Philharmonia Ch & O/Eugene Kohn. 5 EMI 5 55554 2 Mahler, G. Nicht Wiedersehen, from Lieder und Gesänge (1880-90). Teddy Tahu Rhodes, bass-bar; Sharolyn Kimmorley, pf. 5 ABC 481 0484 Bizet, G. Adieux de l’hôtesse arabe (1866). Rebecca Collins, sop; Vivienne Winther, pf. 6 Artsound ASC 01 22:00 SATURDAY NIGHT AT HOME Prepared by Randolph Magri-Overend Lehár, F. Overture to The merry widow (1905; arr. Gamley). Australian Pops O/Douglas Gamley. 8 WEA 9031-72815-2 Strauss, J. II Graduation ball (1840; arr. Dorati). Vienna PO/Willi Boskovsky. Decca 436 781-2 34 Mozart, W. Piano concerto no 21 in C, K467 (1785). Moura Lympany, pf; Philharmonia O/ Herbert Menges. Dutton CDCLP 4000 28 Beethoven, L. Symphony no 6 in F, op 68, Pastoral (1808). O Révolutionnaire et Romantique/John Eliot Gardiner. Archiv 439 900-2 August 2015
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Darke, H. Evening canticle: Darke in F. Choir of Belfast Cathedral; Ian Barber, org; David Drinkall, cond. Guild GCMD 14
6:00 SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC with David Garrett 9:00 MUSIC FOR SMALL FORCES Prepared by Frank Morrison Haydn, M. String quintet in C (1773). L’Archibudelli. Sony SK 53987
Bach, J.S. Mache dich, mein Herze, rein, from St Matthew Passion, BWV244 (1727). Teddy Tahu Rhodes, bar; O of the Antipodes/Antony Walker. 6 ABC 476 6403
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Saint-Saëns, C. Piano quartet in E (1853). Quatuor Élyséen. Arion ARN 68242 21 Strauss, R. Sextet, from Capriccio, op 85 (1942). Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble. Chandos CHAN 9131 12 10:00 THE CLASSICAL ERA Prepared by Sheila Catzel Méhul, É-N. Overture to Joseph (1807). O de Bretagne/Stefan Sanderling. ASV DCA 1140 7 Pleyel, I. Quartets for clarinet and three basset horns. Christoff Ogg, cl; Regula Schneider, bshn; Markus Niederhauser, bshn; Andreas Ramseier, bshn. Claves 50-9212 17 Solère, E. Sinfonie concertante in F for two clarinets and orchestra (pub. 1790). Thea King, cl; Georgina Dobrée, cl; English CO/Andrew Litton. Hyperion CDD 22017 18 Hoffmeister, F. Viola concerto in D. Victoria Chiang, va; Baltimore CO/Markand Thakar. Naxos 8.572162 21 Clementi, M. Piano sonata in D, op 40 no 3 (pub. 1802). Nikolai Demidenko, pf. Hyperion CDA66808 20 Viotti, G. Sinfonia concertante no 1 in F (1786). Roberto Baraldi, vn; Alberto Martini, vn; Accademia dei Filarmonici/Aldo Sisillo. Naxos 8.553861 26 12:00 SYDNEY JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS Classic jazz and ragtime With John Buchanan
13:00 WORLD MUSIC: Whirled Wide 14:00 SUNDAY SPECIAL In the shadow of Tchaikovsky: Anton Arensky Prepared by Stephen Wilson Arensky, A. Suite from Egyptian nights, op 50a (1900-08). USSR RSO/Boris Demchenko. Melodiya MEL 45002-2 20 44
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Piano trio no 1 in D minor, op 32 (1894). Borodin Trio. Chandos CHAN 8477 32 Violin concerto in A minor, op 54 (1891). Sergei Stadler, vn; Leningrad PO/Vladislav Chernushenko. Melodiya MEL 45002-2 23 Symphony no 1 in B minor, op 4 (1883). USSR SO/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Melodiya SUCD 10-00149 36 16:00 FIVE COMPOSERS: FIVE COUNTRIES Prepared by Frank Morrison Goldberg, J. Trio sonata in C for two violins and basso continuo. London Baroque. BIS BIS-1995 11 Jenkins, J. Fantasia suite in F. Parley of Instruments/Peter Holman. Hyperion CDA66604
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Leclair, J-M. Flute sonata in G, op 2 no 5 (pub. c1728). Fenwick Smith, fl; Laura Blustein, vc; John Gibbons, hpd. Naxos 8.557440-41 9 Zelenka, J. Capriccio no 2 in G. Das NeuEröffnete O/Jürgen Sonnentheil. cpo 999 458-2 14 Vivaldi, A. Oboe concerto in A minor, RV461. Hans Peter Westermann, ob; Sonatori de la Gioiosa Marca. Opus 111 OP 30379 9 17:00 HOSANNA Prepared by Warwick Bartle Hymns: Sun of my soul; Angel voices; Jerusalem the golden; Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour. Choir of Wells Cathedral; Rupert Gough, org; Malcolm Archer, cond. Hyperion CDP 12102 12
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Whitlock, P. Anthems: O living bread; Here, O my Lord; Be still my soul. Choir of Wells Cathedral; Rupert Gough, org; Malcolm Archer, cond. Hyperion CDP 12102 10 Howells, H. Psalm-prelude set 2, no 3 (193839). Ian Barber, org. 8 Guild GCMD 18:00 FOR THE PIANO Prepared by Emyr Evans Scarlatti, D. Sonata in G, Kk260. Vladimir Horowitz, pf. 4 CBS MK 45572 Saint-Saëns, C. Carnival of the animals (1886). Anne Martindale Williams, vc; Joseph Villa, pf; Patricia Prattis Jennigs, pf; Pittsburgh SO/André Previn. Philips 400 016 2 21 Beethoven, L. 14 Variations in E flat for piano trio, op 44 (1803). Isaac Stern, vn; Leonard Rose, vc; Eugene Istomin, pf. Sony SM2K 64510 14 Chopin, F. Ballade no 2 in F, op 38 (1836-39). Artur Rubinstein, pf. 7 RCA RD 89651 Piazzolla, A. Fugata. Antoni Agri, vn; Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Hector Console, db; Horacio Malvicino, gui; Nestor Marconi, ban; Kathryn Stott, pf. 4 Sony SK 63122 19:00 SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT Prepared by Rex Burgess Alfvén, H. Festival overture, op 52 (1944). Iceland SO/Niklas Willén. Naxos 8.557284 10 Sibelius, J. The rapids-rider’s brides, op 33 (1897). Jorma Hynnenen, bar; Gothenburg SO/ Jorma Panula. 9 BIS CD-1906/08 Shostakovich, D. Symphony no 4 in C minor, op 43 (1935-36). Bavarian RSO/Mariss Jansons. EMI 5 57824 2 1:04
Sunday 23 August
Monday 24 August
20:30 CHAMBER SOIRÉE
0:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
Dvorák, A. Piano quartet in D, op 23 (1875). Walter Trampler, va; Beaux Arts Trio. Decca 470 662 2 27
6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with James Hunter
Telemann, G. Fantasia 10 in A minor, from Twelve fantasies for recorder (1728-33). Peter Holtslag, rec. Globe GLO 5117 5 Geminiani, F. Cello sonata in A, op 5 no 1 (pub. 1746). Jaap ter Linden, vc; Judith Maria Becker, vc continuo; Lars Ulrik Mortensen, hpd. Brilliant Classics 93646 10 Mendelssohn, F. String quartet no 6 in F minor, op 80 (1847). Aurora String Quartet. Naxos 8.550861 25 Paganini, N. Ghiribizzi (1820). Marco Tamayo, gui. Naxos 8.557598 9 Barsanti, F. Recorder sonata in C minor, op 1 no 4 (1724). Barnaby Ralph, rec; Louise King, vc; Huguette Brassine, hpd. Naxos 8.557944 9 Boccherini, L. String quintet in E flat, op 10 no 2 (1771). La Magnifica Comunita. Brilliant Classics 92503/1 21
Brotons, S. Symphony no 2, Concis, op 122 (2011). Barcelona Symphonic Band/Salvador Brotons. Naxos 8.573361 26 Harman, C. After Schumann 1; 11 for piano (2008) MeiYi Foo, pf. Naxos 8.573303 26 Balada, L. Concerto for three cellos and orchestra, A German concerto (2006). HansJakob Eschenburg, vc; Michael Sanderling, vc; Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt, vc; Berlin RSO/ Eivind Gullberg Jensen. Naxos 8.573298 25 Brotons, S. Variations on a Catalan folk song, The emigrant’s ballad (2008). Barcelona Symphonic Band/Salvador Brotons. Naxos 8.573361
9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1847 Prepared by Madilina Tresca Verdi, G. Ballet music from Macbeth (1847). London SO/Antonio de Almeida. Philips 422 846-2 10 Liszt, F. De profundis from Harmonies poétiques et religieuses (1847). Leslie Howard, pf. Hyperion CDS44515 11 Mendelssohn, F. String quartet no 6 in F minor, op 80 (1847). Ysaÿe Quartet. Decca 473 255-2 26 Spohr, L. Symphony no 8 in G, op 137 (1847). Swiss Italian O/Howard Shelley. Hyperion CDA67802 35 10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Derek Parker Wagner, R. Overture to Rienzi (1840). Royal Concertgebouw O/Mariss Jansons. Radio Nederland RCO11004 12 Mozart, W. Piano concerto no 27 in B flat, K595 (1791). Clifford Curzon, pf; English CO/ Benjamin Britten. Decca 478 3156-67 32
Saint-Saëns, C. Concert piece in A for violin and orchestra, op 20 (1859). Patrice Fontanarosa, vn; Paris Orchestral Ensemble/ Jean-Jacques Kantorow. EMI 7 54913 2 12
Fauré, G. Pavane, op 50 (1887). Sydney Philharmonia Motet Choir & O/Antony Walker. 6 ABC 465 684-2 Wieniawski, H. Polonaise no 2 in A, op 21 (pub. 1870). Krzysztof Jakowicz, vn; Krystyna Borucinska, pf. 8 Olympia OCD 309 Albéniz, I. Malagueña, from España, op 165 (1906-08). Mary Anderson, hp. 4 Tara Hall Ravel, M. Boléro (1928). Los Angeles PO/Zubin Mehta. Decca 475 7470 14 14:30 DOLEFUL DOWLAND Prepared by Ross Hayes Dowland, J. Semper Dowland, semper dolens. Jacob Heringman, lute; Rose Consort of Viols. Naxos 8.553326 7 Melancholy galliard (arr Schaupp). Karin Schaupp, gui. ABC 476 226-9
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Sir Henry Umpton’s funeral. Nigel North, lute. 6 Naxos 8.557862 Flow my tears. Justin Burwood, ten; Rosemary Hodgson, lute. 4 ABC 476 4998 Sorrow, stay!, from Second book of songs or ayres (pub.1600). Emma Kirkby, sop; Anthony Rooley, lute. 3 Virgin 5 62410 2
12:00 SWING SESSIONS with John Buchanan
15:00 FROM THE BRITISH ISLES Prepared by Paul Hopwood
13:00 DANCES FOR LISTENING Prepared by Gael Golla
Field, J. Piano concerto no 5 in C, L’incendie par l’orage (1817). Míceál O’Rourke, pf; London Mozart Players/Matthias Bamert. Chandos CHAN 9495 27
Chopin, F. Three mazurkas, op 59 (1845). Martha Argerich, pf. DG 477 7557
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Marais, M. Chaconne, from Sémélé. Stéphanie d’Oustrac, mezz; Le Concert Spirituel/Alice Piérot. MBF 1108
Smyth, E. String quintet in E, op 1 (1884). Joachim Griesheimer, vc; Mannheim String Quartet. cpo 999 352-2 26
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Bach, J.S. Sarabande; Bourrée, from Lute suite in E minor, BWV996 (bef. 1714). Andrés Segovia, gui. Cedar TH 121185 5 8
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Dvorák, A. Waltzes, op 54 (pub. 1880): no 1 in A; no 4 in D. Lindsay String Quartet. 7 ASV DCA 777
Beethoven, L. Symphony no 8 in F, op 93 (1812). Vienna PO/Simon Rattle. EMI 5 57448 2 26
22:30 NEW HORIZONS Concise and German Prepared by Robert Small
Debussy, C. Gigues, from Ibéria (1905-12). Royal Concertgebouw O/Bernard Haitink. Philips 438 742-2
Piazzolla, A. Tango étude no 2 (1989). Christina Leonard, sax; Matt McMahon, pf. Move MCD 392 8
19:00 JAZZ NICE ‘N EASY with Ken Weatherley 20:00 STORMY MONDAY with Austin Harrison and Garth Sundberg 22:00 THE AUSTRALIAN JAZZ SCENE with Susan Gai Dowling and Peter Nelson August 2015
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Tuesday 25 August Weber, C.M. Piano concerto no 2 in E flat, op 32 (1812). Nikolai Demidenko, pf; Scottish CO/ Charles Mackerras. Hyperion CDA66729 22 Schmidt, F. Symphony no 1 in E (1912). Detroit SO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 9357 45 12:00 JAZZ RHYTHM with Jeannie McInnes
Adele Anthony
André Previn
3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
Haydn, J. Piano sonata no 60 in C, Hob.XVI:50, English (1794-95). Mikhail Pletnev, pf. Virgin 5 45254 2 18
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm with Derek Parker
6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Julie Simonds
Skryabin, A. Sonata-fantasy no 2 in G sharp minor, op 19 (1892-97). Michael Lewin, pf. Centaur CRC 2134 12
19:00 THE JAZZ BEAT with Lloyd Capps
9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Artist of choice: Adele Anthony Prepared by Madilina Tresca
Poulenc, F. Suite française d’après Claude Gervaise (1936). Eric Parkin, pf. Chandos CHAN 8847 12
Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Flight of the bumblebee (1900). Tasmanian SO/Shalom Ronly-Riklis. ABC 838 903-2 1
Kats-Chernin, E. Four rags for IM (1996). Ian Munro, pf. Tall Poppies TP186 11
0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
Sarasate, P. de Navarra, op 33 (1889). Akira Eguchi, pf; Castille and León SO/Alejandro Posada. Canary CC07 7 Pärt, A. Tabula rasa, concerto for two violins, piano and orchestra (1977). Erik Risberg, pf; Gothenburg SO/Neeme Järvi. DG 457 647-2 23 Gil Shaham, vn (2 above) Schubert, F. Rondeau brillant in B minor, D895 (1826). Jonathan Feldman, pf. Naxos 8.554148 15 Paganini, N. Violin concerto no 1 in D, op 6 (1815). Tasmanian SO/Shalom Ronly-Riklis. ABC 838 903-2 34 Adele Anthony, vn (all above) 10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Michael Field Britten, B. Variations and fugue on a theme of Purcell, op 34, The young person’s guide to the orchestra (1946). City of Birmingham SO/ Simon Rattle. EMI 5 55394 2 17 46
13:00 PIANO WORKS FROM 1700-1900 Prepared by Frank Morrison
14:00 FIRST STRING QUARTETS The Italians Prepared by Ross Hayes Campagnoli, B. String quartet no 1 in D. Ensemble Symposium. Brilliant Classics 95037
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Boccherini, L. String quartet in D, op 15 no 1 (1772). Petersen Quartet. Brilliant Classics 94386 8 Cherubini, L. String quartet no 1 in E flat (1814). Quartetto David. BIS CD-1003 32 Verdi, G. String quartet in E minor (1873). Amadeus Quartet. DG 479 1924 23 Busoni, F. String quartet in C, op 19 (1880-81). Pellegrini Quartet. cpo 999 264-2 27 Puccini, G. Crisantemi (1890). Giovane Quartetto Italiano. Claves 50-9114
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20:00 RECENT RELEASES with Charles Barton 22:00 INTO THE 20TH CENTURY Prepared by Judy Ekstein Prokofiev, S. Summer day, op 65 (1941). Scottish CO/José Serebrier. ASV DCA 760
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Khachaturian, A. Toccata (1932). Roland Pöntinen, pf. BIS CD-276
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Ravel, M. Introduction and allegro for flute, clarinet, harp and string quartet (1906). Sylvia Kowalczuk, hp; Hungarian Virtuosi CO/Aristid von Würtzler. Hungaroton HCD 31550 11 Rachmaninov, S. Variations on a theme of Corelli, op 42 (1931). Duncan Gifford, pf. ABC 438 827-2 20 Myaskovsky, N. Cello sonata no 1 in D, op 12 (1911). Truls Mørk, vc; Jean-Yves Thibaudet, pf. Virgin 5 45119 2 20 Roussel, A. Sinfonietta, op 52 (1934). I Musici. 8 Philips 426 669-2 Prokofiev, S. Piano concerto no 3 in C, op 26 (1917-21). Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf; London SO/ André Previn. Decca 425 572-2 29
Wednesday 26 August 0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE
12:00 JAZZ SKETCHES with Robert Vale
3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN
13:00 YOUNG VIRTUOSI
6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Peter Kurti
14:00 IN CONVERSATION with Michael Morton-Evans
9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Music of the 18th century Prepared by Frank Morrison
15:00 SIBELIUS EXPLORED Part 4 Prepared by MIchael Morton-Evans
Gibbs, J. Violin sonata in D minor, op 1 no 1 (c1746). Locatelli Trio. Hyperion CDA66583 14
Sibelius, J. Tone poem: Tapiola, op 112 (1926). Iceland SO/Petri Sakari. Naxos 8.555299 19
Corbett, W. Suite in D. Frank de Bruine, ob; Mark Bennett, tpt; Michael Laird, tpt; Parley of Instruments/Peter Holman. Hyperion CDA66817 14
The origin of fire, op 32 (1902/10). Tommi Hakala, bar; YL Male Voice Choir; Lahti SO/ Osmo Vänskä. BIS CD-1906/08 9
Pepusch, J. Cantata III: When love’s soft passion (1720). Bergen Barokk. BIS CD-965
Violin concerto in D minor, op 47, mvt 3 (1904). Adele Anthony, vn; Adelaide SO/Arvo Volmer. Canary Classics CC09 8
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Avison, C. Concerto grosso no 12 in D, after Scarlatti (1744). Tafelmusik Baroque O/Jean Lamon. SM5000 SMCD5061 15 Greene, M. Suite in D of trumpet voluntaries. Gabriele Cassone, natural tpt; Antonio Frigé, org. Nuova Era 7053 9 Wesley, S. Symphony no 3 in A (1784). London Mozart Players/Matthias Bamert. Chandos CHAN 9823 15
Wedding march, from Language of the birds, op 71 (1911). Gothenburg SO/Neeme Järvi. BIS CD-502 3 Dance élégïaque, from Scaramouche, op 71 (1913). Erik T. Tawaststjerna, pf. BIS CD-367 5 Andante festivo (1922). Finnish RO/Jean Sibelius. Ondine ODE 1037-2
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10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Judy Ekstein
Dance of the nymphs, from The tempest, op 109 (1925). Erik T. Tawaststjerna, pf. BIS CD-367 2
Beethoven, L. Overture to Leonore, no 3 (180506). Tasmanian SO/Sebastian Lang-Lessing. ABC 476 773-6 14
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm with Trisha McDonald
Franck, C. Symphonic variations for piano and orchestra (1885). Clifford Curzon, pf; London PO/Adrian Boult. Decca 425 082-2 15
19:00 JAZZ STARS AND STRIPES with Peter Mitchell
Mozart, W. Serenade no 6 in D, K239 Serenata notturna (1776). Soloists of Australia/Ronald Thomas. Chandos CHAN 6526
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Mendelssohn, F. Symphony no 3 in A minor, op 56, Scottish (1842). Gewandhaus O/Kurt Masur. Teldec 243 463-2 38
King Arthur begins with the struggle between the Britons who are loyal to King Arthur and the Saxons, who sacrifice to their gods then have a drunken orgy. King Arthur’s troops defeat them. Shepherds entertain Arthur’s fiancée, Emmeline. The Saxon magician Oswald then tries to seduce Emmeline by creating frost and snow. Meanwhile naked sirens are trying to seduce Arthur but he rejects them and brings Britons and Saxons into unity. His magician Merlin conjures up winds, then calms the seas, as England’s farmers and fishermen celebrate the wealth they have created. Venus praises England as the Fairest Isle. Boyce, W. Symphony no 8 in D minor (pub. 1760). English Concert/Trevor Pinnock. Archiv 419 631-2 10 22:30 FOCUS ON YO-YO MA Prepared by Emyr Evans Bach, J.S. Cello suite no 5 in C minor, BWV1011 (c1720). CBS M2K 37867 23 Britten, B. Cello sonata in C, op 65 (1961). Emanuel Ax, pf. CBS MK 44980 22 Bloch, E. Schelomo: Hebraic rhapsody for cello and large orchestra (1915-16). Chicago SO/ Alan Gilbert. CSO Resound CSOR 901 801 23
20:00 AT THE OPERA Prepared by Colleen Chesterman Purcell, H. King Arthur. Semi-opera in five acts. Libretto by John Dryden. First performed London,1691. Deller Choir; Deller Consort; The King’s Musick/Alfred Deller. Harmonia Mundi HMG 50252.53
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Beethoven, L. 12 Variations on Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen from Mozart’s The magic flute, op 66 (1796). Emanuel Ax, pf. CBS M2K 42446 11
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Thursday 27 August 0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE 3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN 6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Simon Moore 9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Name the composer Be the first to identify the mystery composer and win a CD. All other correct answers go in a draw for a second CD: 9439 4777 10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Denis Patterson Rossini, G. Overture to Semiramide (1823). Melbourne SO/Hiroyuki Iwaki. ABC 442 369-2 12
Saint-Saëns, C. Overture: Spartacus (1863). Orchestral Ensemble of Paris/Jean-Jacques Kantorow. EMI 5 55587 2 15 Chopin, F. Ballade no 4 in F minor, op 52 (1842). Krystian Zimerman, pf. DG 00289 477 8445
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Duparc, H. L’invitation au voyage; La vie antérierure; Chanson triste (1868-84). Barbara Hendricks, sop; Lyon Opera O/John Eliot Gardiner. EMI CDC 7 49689 2 12
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Schumann, R. Piano trio in A minor, Fantasiestücke, op 88 (1842). Vienna Brahms Trio. Naxos 8.553837 19
Saint-Georges, J. Violin concerto in C, op 5 no 1 (pub. 1755). Takako Nishizaki, vn; Cologne CO/Helmut Müller Brühl. Naxos 8.555040 22
Tchaikovsky, P. Lenski’s aria, from Eugene Onegin (1879). Plácido Domingo, ten; Royal PO/Edward Downes. Sony 88697526902 9
Dvorák, A. Symphonic poem: The noon witch, op 108 (1896). London SO/István Kertész. Decca 478 6420
Sibelius, J. Symphony no 5 in E flat, op 82 (1915). Adelaide SO/Arvo Volmer. ABC 476 3946 32 12:00 JAZZ, PURE AND SIMPLE with Maureen Meers 13:00 20TH CENTURY WOODWIND Prepared by Gael Golla Muczynski, R. Wind quintet, op 45 (1985). Stanford Woodwind Quintet. Naxos 8.559001 12 Kats-Chernin, E. Eliza aria, from Wild swans (2002). Christine Draeger, picc; Jocelyn Edey Fazzone, pf. Australian Institute of Music www.aim.com.au 3 Bernstein, L. Halil (1980-81). Sharon Bezaly, fl; São Paulo SO/John Neschling. BIS CD-1799 15
Berlioz, H. Harold in Italy, op 16 (1834). Nobuko Imai, va; London SO/Colin Davis. Philips 442 290-2 42
Besozzi, A. Bassoon sonata in B flat. Gordon 8 Skinner, bn; David Miller, pf. Arrigoni, C. Cello sonata in D. Catherine Finnis, vc; Paul Hooper, mand; John Gray, hpd. 6 Attrib. Bach, J.S. Oboe sonata in G minor, BWV1020. Linda Walsh, ob; Marcus Hartstein, vc; Lee Primmer, hpd. 11 Fine Music Tape Archive (3 above) 21:30 ROUND THE CLOCK MUSIC: NIGHT Prepared by Francis Frank Copland, A. Saturday night waltz, from Rodeo (1942). Detroit SO/Antal Dorati. 4 Decca 414 273-2 East, M. You meaner beauties of the night (pub. 1624). Emma Kirkby, sop; Instrumental Ensemble/Anthony Rooley. 5 Hyperion CDA66227 Banks, D. Night piece (1968). Deborah de Graaff, cl; Len Vorster, pf. Screenthemes ST5004
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Finzi, G. Nightingales, op 17 no 5 (1934-37). Finzi Singers; Harry Bicket, org; Paul Spicer, cond. 3 Chandos CHAN 8936 Ancliffe, C. Nights of gladness (1912). New London O/Ronald Corp. 6 Hyperion CDA66868
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm with Marilyn Schock
Berlioz, H. Villanelle, from Summer nights, op 7 no 1 (1840-41). Howard Crook, ten; Lyon Opera O/John Eliot Gardiner. 2 Apex 0927 49583 2
19:00 JAZZ VIBES with Matt Bailey 20:00 LIVE AND LOCAL Part 1: Musica Viva presents Goldner String Quartet Recorded by Peter Bell for FINE MUSIC on 11 November 2014 at the Independent Theatre, North Sydney
22:00 AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR Post-war England Prepared by Robert Small
Haydn, J. String quartet in G, op 76 no 1 (1797). 20
Rawsthorne, A. Fantasy overture: Cortèges (1945). BBC Scottish SO/Lionel Friend. Naxos 8.554240 13
Edwards, R. Love duet, from Oboe concerto. Diana Doherty, ob; Alexandre Oguey, cora; Sinfonia Australis/Mark Summerbell. ABC 481 0116 4
McGuffie, K. String quartet no 2, Nostalgia (2014). 7
Cello concerto (1965). Alexander Baillie, vc; Royal Scottish NO/David Lloyd-Jones. Naxos 8.554763 33
Ibert, J. Carignane (1953). Peter Gaasterland, bn; Sepp Grotenhuis, pf. Olympia OCD 469 2
Janácek, L. String quartet no 1, Kreutzer sonata (1923).
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Berkeley, L. Symphony no 2, op 51 (195657/76). London PO/Nicholas Braithwaite. Lyrita SRCD 249 31
Puccini, G. Chrysanthemums (1890).
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Arnold, M. Clarinet concerto no 2, op 115 (1974). Martin Fröst, cl; Malmö SO/Lan Shui. BIS CD-893 15 48
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14:00 A ROMANTIC EXPERIENCE Prepared by Rex Burgess
Goldner String Quartet (all above)
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Britten, B. String quartet no 2 in C, op 36 (1945). Emperor Quartet. BIS SACD-1540 31
Friday 28 August 0:00 CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE 3:00 CLASSICAL TILL DAWN 6:00 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST including Arts Calendar at 7.30am with Janine Burrus 9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Wind combinations Gabrieli, G. Canzon primi toni à 8 (1597). Philip Jones Brass Ensemble/Philip Jones. Decca 448 993-2 4 Martinu, B. Sextet for piano and wind quintet (1929). Dennis Russell Davies, pf; Stuttgart Wind Quintet. Mediaphon MED 72.155 16 Franz, O. Concert piece in F for two horns and orchestra, op 4. Meir Rimon, hn; Members of Israel PO/Meir Rimon. IMP MCD 31 4 Mozart, W. Divertimento no 12 in E flat for winds, K252 (1776). Remco de Vries, ob; Irma Kort, ob; Johan Steinmann, bn; Hans Wisse, bn; Martin van de Merwe, hn; Jos Buurman, hn. Brilliant Classics 99716/5 11 Frescobaldi, G. Canzon no I. New York Trumpet Ensemble. Vox PVT 7183
13:00 BEETHOVEN AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES Prepared by Gael Golla
Arensky, A. Piano trio no 1 in D minor, op 32 (1894). Australian Trio. ABC 476 123-1 32
Hummel, J. Piano trio in G, op 35 (1811). Micaela Comberti, vn; Pal Banda, vc; Susan Alexander-Max, fp. Naxos 8.557694 15
16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm with James Hunter
Haydn, J. Trumpet concerto in E flat, Hob. VIIe:1 (1796). Maurice André, tpt; Philharmonia O/Riccardo Muti. EMI 1 66449 2 16 Liszt, F. Hungarian rhapsody no 19 in D minor (1882). Michele Campanella, pf. Philips 438 371-2 9 Mozart, W. Flute quartet no 4 in A, K298 (1786). Andreas Blau, fl; members of Amadeus Quartet. DG 437 137-2 11 Schubert, F. The trout, D550 (c1817-20); The wanderer, D493 (1816). Bryn Terfel, bass-bar; Malcolm Martineau, pf. DG 445 294-2 7 Beethoven, L. Wind sextet in E flat, op 71 (1796). Classical Winds. Amon Ra CD-SAR 26 21
19:00 FRIDAY JAZZ SESSION with Sally Cameron 20:00 THE ROMANTIC CENTURY American romantics Prepared by Phil Vendy Ives, C. Symphony no 1 (1897-98). New Philharmonia O/Harold Faberman. Vanguard 08 9097 71
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MacDowell, E. Three songs, op 58 (1899). Steven Tharp, ten; James Barbagallo, pf. 4 Marco Polo 8.223866 Strong, G. Suite no 2, Athens, from A notebook of sketches (c1890). Moscow SO/Adriano. Naxos 8.559078 11 Beach, A. Four sketches, op 15 (1892). Virginia Eskin, pf. Koch 3-7254-2 11
14:30 SHOSTAKOVICH FOR SMALLER FORCES
Gottschalk, L. Apothéose, op 29 (1856). Philip Martin, pf. Hyperion CDA67118 12
Beethoven, L. Septet in E flat for winds and strings, op 20 (1800). Stuttgart Philharmonic Septet. Master Classics CLS 4070 41
Prelude and fugue in D minor, op 87 no 24 (1950-51). Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf. Decca 466 066-2 11
Bristow, G. Symphony in F, op 26 (1858). Detroit SO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 9169
10:30 MORNING CONCERT Prepared by Elaine Siversen
Shostakovich, D. String quartet no 1 in C, op 49 (1938). Emerson String Quartet. DG 463 284-2 14
22:00 BAROQUE AND BEFORE Prepared by Rex Burgess
Arnold, M. A Sussex overture, op 31 (1951). London PO/Malcolm Arnold. Reference RR-48 12
15:00 FOR THE KEYBOARD Prepared by Emyr Evans
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Litolff, H. Symphonic concerto no 5 in C minor, op 123 (1870). Peter Donohoe, pf; BBC Scottish SO/Andrew Litton. Hyperion CDA67210 35 Potter, C. Symphony no 8 in E flat (1828). Milton Keynes CO/Hilary Davan Wetton. Unicorn-Kanchana DKP 9091 35 12:00 NOONTIME JAZZ with Peter Mitchell
Scarlatti, D. Harpsichord sonata in G, Kk455. Ralph Kirkpatrick, hpd. DG 439 438-2 3 Mendelssohn, F. Andante and rondo capriccioso in E minor, op 14 (1824). Murray Perahia, pf. CBS MK 42401 6 Kats-Chernin, E. The Schubert blues (1996). Stephanie McCallum, pf. ABC 456 668-2 9
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Bouzignac, G. Te Deum. Soloists; Ensemble Contrepont, Ensemble de Viols; Ensemble Ludi Musici/Olivier Schneebeli. 6 Auvidis V 6108 Dufay, G. Alma redemptoris Mater; Antiphon: Magnificat in the sixth tone (1457). Pomerium/ Alexander Blachly. Archiv 44773-2 15 Le Jeune, C. Excerpts from Les Printemps (bef. 1603). Heulgas Ensemble/Paul Van Nevel. Sony 68-259 1:03 Machaut, G. de Le lai de la fonteinne. Hilliard Ensemble/Paul Hillier. Hyperion CDA 66358 23 August 2015
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Saturday 29 August 0:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT 6:00 SATURDAY MORNING MUSIC with Oscar Foong 9:00 WHAT’S ON IN MUSIC Our weekly guide to musical events in and around Sydney 9:30 MINING THE MAJORS Prepared by Derek Parker Vaughan Williams, R. English folk song suite (1923; arr. Jacob). Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Decca 460 357-2 11 Copland, A. Four old American songs (1952). Dawn Upshaw, sop; Thomas Hampson, bar; Saint Paul CO/Hugh Wolff. Teldec 9031-77310-2 11 Liszt, F. Étude no 9 in E flat, Carnival in Pest (c1847-85). Emil Gilels, pf. Naxos 8.111386 10 Butterworth, G. Six songs from A Shropshire lad (1911-12); Bredon Hill (1911-12); O fair enough are sky and plain (1911-12). Benjamin Luxon, bar; David Willison, pf. Chandos CHAN 8831 20 Tomlinson, E. First suite of English folk dances (1951). Light Music Society O/Vivian Dunn. EMI 7 64131 2 14 Mendelssohn, F. String symphony no 11 in F minor (1823). German Chamber Academy of Neuss/Johannes Goritzki. Claves 50-9002 40 11:30 ON PARADE Cruising stations Prepared by Robert Small Ferguson, M. Coconut champagne (1983). RAN Band, South Australian detachment. 5 Turner, I & T. River deep (1966). RAN Band, Tasmanian detachment. 4 Burwell, C. Conspiracy theory. RAN Band, Melbourne detachment. 10 Douglas, L. Have you heard (1952). RAN Band, Sydney detachment. 6 Navy Band Ran-001 (all above) 12:00 FINE MUSIC LIVE Live from Studio C including Andrew Byrne (baroque lute); and Benny’s Boys (jazz); pianist and composer Sally Whitwell 17:00 DECADES OF THE 20TH CENTURY The forties Prepared by Rex Burgess Milhaud, D. Concerto for marimba and vibraphone (1947). Rainer Kuisma, mar, vibraphone; Norrköping SO/Jorma Panula. BIS CD-149 19 50
Britten, B. Serenade for tenor, horn and strings, op 31 (1943). Anthony Rolfe Johnson, ten; Michael Thompson, hn; Scottish NO/ Bryden Thomson. Chandos CHAN 8657 22 Françaix, J. Wind quintet no 1 (1948). Aulos Wind Quintet. Musica Mundi 310 022 H1 19 Ginastera, A. Suite of Creole dances, op 15 (1946). Alberto Portugheis, pf. ASV DCA 880 11 Bartók, B. Concerto for orchestra (1943). Melbourne SO/Hiroyuki Iwaki. Virgin VC 7 91106 2 37 19:00 THE MAGIC OF STAGE AND SCREEN Prepared by Maureen Meers Romberg, S. Excerpts from New moon (1928). Genevieve Rowe, sop; Lillian Cornell, mezz; Eric Mattson, ten; Lawrence Brooks, bar; RCA Victor Ch. 17 Excerpts from My Maryland (1928). Lillian Cornell, sop; Lawrence Brooks, bar; Warren Galjour, bar; Robert Shaw Chorale. 14 Lordy, from Sunny River (1941). Jo Cameron, mezz; Robert Shaw Chorale. 4 Excerpts from Viennese nights (1930). Jean Carlton, sop; Shirlee Emmons, sop; William Diehl, bar. 13 Sigmund Romberg and his O (all above) Naxos Historical 8.110886 20:00 COMPOSED 200 YEARS AGO Prepared by Francis Frank Hotteterre, J-M. Suite-sonata no 3 in D, op 5 (1715). Masahiro Arita, fl; Kiyomi Suga, fl; Masako Hirao, bass viol; Yasunori Imamura, theorbo; Chiyoko Arita, hpd. Denon CO-75957/8 9 Albinoni, T. Oboe concerto in B flat, op 7 no 3 (1715). Anthony Camden, ob; London Virtuosi/John Georgiadis. Naxos 8.553002 9 Bach, J.S. Cantata: Mein Gott, wie lang, ach, lange, BWV155 (1715-16). Bach Collegium Japan/ Masaaki Suzuki. BIS CD-9024/26 13 Telemann, G. Recorder sonata in F (pub. 1715). Ruth Wilkinson, rec; Cynthia O’Brien, vn; John O’Donnell, hpd. Move MD 3126 7 Handel, G. Concerto grosso in D/D minor, HWV317 (1715-22). Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin/Richard Egarr. Harmonia Mundi HMX2908417.24 8 Bach, J.S. Cantata, BWV132: Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn! (1715). Edith Mathis, sop; Anna Reynolds, cont; Peter Schreier, ten; Theo Adam, bass; Manfred Clement, ob; Otto Büchner, vn; Munich Bach Choir & O/Karl Richter. Archiv 479 1712 21
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Heinichen, J. Concerto in G for multiple instruments, S214 (1715). Musica Antiqua Cologne/Reinhard Goebel. Archiv 437 549-2
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21:30 HEINE IN LIEDER Prepared by Gael Golla Strauss, R. Die heiligen drei Königen aus Morgenland, op 56 no 6 (1906). Soile Isokoski, sop; Berlin RSO/Marek Janowski. 6 Ondine ODE 982-2 Schubert, F. Die Stadt; Am Meer, from Schwanengesang, D957 (1828). Benjamin Luxon, bar; David Willison, pf. 7 Chandos CHAN 8721 Schumann, R. Im wunderschönen Monat Mai, from Dichterliebe, op 48 (1840). Paul Esswood, ct; Nicholas McGegan, pf. 4 Hungaroton HCD 31062 Mendelssohn, F. Herbstlied, op 63 no 4; Volkslied, op 63 no 5; Gruss, op 63 no 3 (1845). Sophie Daneman, sop; Nathan Berg, bar; Eugene Asti, pf. 6 Hyperion CDA66906 22:00 SATURDAY NIGHT AT HOME Prepared by Francis Frank Reicha, A. 18 Variations and a fantasy on Mozart’s Se vuol ballare, op 51 (1804). JeanPierre Rampal, fl; Isaac Stern, vn; Mstislav Rostropovich, vc. Sony SK 44568 17 Pleyel, I. Oboe quartet in B flat, op 28 no 2 (c1780). Feit Concertino. LP Schwann VMS 1043 16 Cherubini, L. Ave Maria (1816).
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Mozart, W. Ruhe sanft, from Zaide (1779-80). 6 Shu-Cheen Yu, sop; Queensland SO/Brett Kelly (2 above) ABC 476 2610 Balbastre, C-B. Harpsichord sonata no 4 in D (1779). Concerto Rococo. Pierre Verany PV794043 13 Kreutzer, R. Grand oboe quintet in C (179099). Sarah Francis, ob; Allegri String Quartet. Hyperion CDA66143 15 Pleyel, I. Sextet in F. Ensemble Urs Mächler. Sipario CS 28C 27 Drouet, L. Introduction and variations on an English theme (1815-19). Marc Grauwels, fl; Catherine Michel, hp. Marco Polo 8.220441 11
Sunday 30 August 0:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
Locatelli, P. Violin concerto in E flat, op 4 no 10 (pub. 1735). Raglan Baroque Players/Elizabeth Wallfisch, vn & dir. Hyperion CDA67041/2 15
6:00 SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC 9:00 MUSIC FOR SMALL FORCES Prepared by Rex Burgess Schobert, J. PIano trio in C minor, op 16 no 2 (c1767). Four Nations Ensemble. ASV GAU 156 10 Biber, H. Sonata IV (pub. 1681). Romanesca. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907134.35 12 Bach, J.S. Flute sonata in E, BWV1035 (c1741). Maxence Larrieu, fl; Wieland Kuijken, va, Rafael Puyana, hpd. Philips 438 809-2 11 Couperin, F. Concert no 12, from Les goûtsréunis (1724). Musica ad Rhenum. Radio Nederland MCCP123 6 Stamitz, C. Oboe quartet in D, op 8. Paul Goodwin, ob; Terzetto. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907220 15 10:00 THE CLASSICAL ERA Prepared by Frank Morrison Eybler, J. Clarinet concerto in B flat. Eduard Brunner, cl; Bamberg SO/Hans Stadlmair. Tudor 782 25 Cambini, G. Wind quintet no 1 in B. Avalon Wind Quintet. Naxos 8.553410 15 Billings, W. As the hart panteth, from New England psalm-singer (pub. 1787). His Majestie’s Clerkes/Paul Hillier. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907048 9 Schroeter, J. Piano concerto in C, op 3 no 3 (c1774). English CO/Murray Perahia, pf & dir. CBS 39222 13 Spontini, G. Divertimento (c1810). Sören Hermansson, hn; Erica Goodman, hp. BIS CD-648
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Beethoven, L. Symphony no 6 in F, op 68, Pastoral (1808). Tasmanian SO/David Porcelijn. ABC 461 919-2 39 12:00 SYDNEY JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS Classic jazz and ragtime with Jeannie McInnes
13:00 WORLD MUSIC: Whirled Wide 14:00 SUNDAY SPECIAL Baroque Italians abroad Prepared by Elaine Siversen Zipoli, D. Suite in F. Maurice André, tpt; JeanFrançois Paillard CO/Jean-François Paillard. Erato 2292-45062-2 12 Gloria, from Mass San Ignacio. Ex Cathedra/ Jeffrey Skidmore. Hyperion CDA67380 10
Bononcini, G. Per la gloria d’adorarvi, from Griselda (1722; ed. Bonynge). Joan Sutherland, sop; Philomusica of London/Granville Jones. Decca 475 6302 5 Cello sonata in A minor (pub. 1748). Bruno Cocset, vc; Il Seminario Musicale. Virgin VC 5 45000 2
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Caldara, A. Cantata: Dario (aft. 1716). Wren Baroque Soloists/Martin Elliott. Unicorn-Kanchana DKP(CD)9130 10 Scarlatti, D. Fandango del Sgr Scarlate in D minor. Rafael Puyana, hpd. L’Oiseau-Lyre 417 341-2 8 Te Deum. The Sixteen/Harry Christophers. Collins 15042 5 Sammartini, G. Flute sonata in C (1745). Mario Carbotta, fl; Roberto Cognazzo, hpd. Nuova Era 7022 11 Geminiani, F. Concerto grosso in B flat, op 7 no 6 (pub. 1746). Malcolm Latchem, vn; Stephen Shingles, va; Denis Vigay, vc; Ian Watson, hpd; Academy of St Martin in the Field/Iona Brown, vn & dir. ASV DCA 724 18
Purcell, D. Canticles: Magnificat; Nunc dimittis, from Evening service in E minor. Choir of St George’s Cathedral, Perth; Daniel Hyde, org; Simon Lawford, cond. 7 ABC 465 689-2 Bach, J.S. Motet for two choirs, BWV226. Choir of St Thomas, Leipzig; Gewandhaus O/ Kurt Thomas. Membran LC 12281 10 Parry, H. Psalm: I was glad. Choir of Winchester Cathedral/David Hill. Argo 430836-2
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Purcell, H. Rejoice in the Lord alway; Praise the Lord O my soul; Hear my prayer, O Lord. Chanticleer. Teldec 2564 64103-8 22 18:00 SYDNEY SOCIETY OF RECORDER PLAYERS Michala Petri plays Corelli Prepared by Robert Small Corelli, A. Sonata in G minor, op 5 no 12, La follia. Michala Petri, rec; Mahan Esfahani, hpd. Our Recordings 6.220610 10 Cale, B. Cullenbenbong (1989). Ian Shanahan, rec; Seven Japanese temple bells. Jade JADCD 1065 14
16:00 RUSSIAN DELIGHTS Prepared by Frank Morrison
Telemann, G. Quatuor in D minor for recorder, two flutes and continuo, from Tafelmusik II (pub. 1733). Wilbert Hazelzet, fl; Kate Clark, fl; Music Amphion/Pieter-Jan Belder, rec & dir. Brilliant Classics 94104 14
Tchaikovsky, P. String quartet in B flat (1865). New Haydn Quartet. Naxos 8.550848 13
Hirose, R. Idyll (1976). Swedish Recorder Quartet. Caprice CAP 21687
Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Suite from Sadko, op 5 (1867). Bergen PO/Dmitri Kitaienko. Chandos CHAN 9229 13
Corelli, A. Preludio; Giga, from Recorder sonata in G minor, op 5 no 7. Michala Petri, rec; Mahan Esfahani, hpd. 5 Our Recordings 6.220610
Prokofiev, S. Five melodies, op 35b (c1920). Dimitry Sitkovetsky, vn; Pavel Gililov, pf. Virgin VC 7 91191 2 12 Shostakovich, D. Piano trio no 1 in C minor, op 8 (1944). Oslo Trio. Simax PSC 1014 14 17:00 HOSANNA Prepared by Stephen Matthews Hymn: Let all mortal flesh keep silence. Cathedral Singers/Brett McKern. TCS 04
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19:00 SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT Prepared by Stephen Matthews Brahms, J. Academic Festival overture, op 80 (1880). Vienna PO/Leonard Bernstein. DG 410 082-2 10 Zelenka, J. Trio sonata in F for two oboes, bassoon and continuo (1719-22). Ingo Goritzki, ob; Burkhard Glaetzner, ob; Knut Sönstevold, bn; Achim Beyer, vn; Siegfried Pank, bass viol; Walter Bernstein, hpd. Berlin 0012852BC 17 Haydn, J. Cello concerto no 1 in C, Hob. VIIb. Karine Georgian, vc; Moscow PO/Dmitri Kitaienko. LP Melodiya C10 13893.4 25 August 2015
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Sunday 30 August Walton, W. Suite from The Battle of Britain (1969). Academy of St Martin in the Fields/ Neville Marriner. Chandos CHAN 8870 11
0:00 CLASSIC-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
Haydn, M. Symphony in C (aft. 1777). Oradea PO/Romeo Rîmbu. Olympia OCD 435 15
9:00 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1815 Prepared by Jennifer Foong
Mozart, W. Nettuno s’onon, from Idomeneo (1781). Leipzig Radio Ch; Dresden State O/Karl Böhm. 4 DG 435 181-2
20:30 CHAMBER SOIRÉE Prepared by Richard Verco
Rossini, G. Overture to Torvaldo e Dorliska (1815). Academy of St Martin in the Fields/ Neville Marriner. Philips 473 967-2 9
Thomas, A. Ah! non credevi tu, from Mignon (1866). Giuseppe di Stefano, ten; La ScalaTO/ Emidio Tieri. 5 Nuova Era HR.4372/73
Weigl, J. Dille che in lei rispetto, from L’imboscata (1815). Ann Hallenberg, mezz; Johannes Weisser, bar; Halvor F. Melien, bar; Stavanger Symphony Chamber Choir & O/ Fabio Biondi. naïve V 5309 6
Verdi, G. Prelude; Posa in pace; S’avanza il Conte, from A masked ball (1859). José Carreras, ten; Royal Opera House O/Colin Davis. Philips 426 560-2 10
Crusell, B. Clarinet quartet no 1 in E flat, op 2 (1803). Thea King, cl; members of Allegri String Quartet. Hyperion CDA66077 20 Scarlatti, A. Quartetto in F (c1715). Music Antiqua Toulon/Christian Mendoze. Pierre Verany PV795031
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Kraus, J.M. Piano trio in D (1787). Jaap Schröder, vn; Kari Ottesen, vc; Lucia Negro, fp. Musica Sveciae MSCD 415 20
Field, J. Nouvelle fantasie in G (1815). Míceál O’Rourke, pf. Chandos CHAN 9315 7
Bach, J.S. Lute suite in E minor, BWV996 (bef. 1714-17). Konrad Junghänel, lute. Harmonia Mundi RD 77097 17
Schubert, F. Mass in G, D167 (1815). Barbara Bonney, sop; Jorg Pita, ten; Andreas Schmidt, bass; Vienna State Opera Ch; CO of Europe/ Claudio Abbado. Decca 478 3640 21
Mozart, W. Violin sonata no 29 in B flat, K454 (1784). Oleg Kagan, vn; Sviatoslav Richter, pf. Live Classics LCL 123 24 Zemlinsky, A. Trio for clarinet, cello and piano, op 3 (1896). Murray Khouri, cl; David Pereira, vc; David Bollard, pf. LP Philips 416 000-1 23 22:30 NEW HORIZONS The fantasy of silence Prepared by Robert Small Grime, H. Virga (2007). Hallé O/Mark Elder.
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Schultz, A. Lines drawn from silence (2007). Margaret Schindler, sop; Southern Cross Soloists. Wirripang Wirr 065 12 Anderson, J. Fantasias nos 1-5 (2009). London PO/Vladimir Jurowski. LPO Live LPO-0074 24 Schultz, A. After Nina, op 73 (2007). Paul Dean, cl; Patrick Murphy, vc; Stephen Emmerson, pf. Wirripang Wirr 065
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Clarinet concerto (2009). Lynsey Marsh, cl; Hallé Soloists/Jamie Phillips. 16 NMC NMC D199 (2 above)
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Dvorák, A. Scherzo capriccioso, op 66 (1883). Baltimore SO/Marin Alsop. Naxos 8.570995 15 Bloch, E. Schelomo: Hebraic rhapsody for cello and large orchestra (1915-16). Mstislav Rostropovich, vc; French NO/Leonard Bernstein. EMI 5 65701 2 23 Shostakovich, D. Symphony no 5 in D minor, op 47 (1937). Philharmonia O/Vladimir Ashkenazy. Signum SIGCD135 44
Verdi, G. Carlo’s aria, from La forza del destino, Act IV (1862). Robert Allman, bar; Sydney SO/Eric Clapham. LP ABC AA9059
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Donizetti, G. Tranquillo ei posa ... Com’ è bello, from Lucrezia Borgia (1833). Maria Callas, sop; Philharmonia O/Antonio Tonini. 8 EMI CDC 7 54437 2 Massenet, J. Les Gauloises, from Hérodïade (1881). San Francisco Opera O/Valery Gergiev. 3 Sony SK 61 965 Gounod, C. Alerte! alerte! from Faust (1859). Joan Sutherland, sop; Nicolai Ghiaurov, bass; Ambrosian Opera Ch; London SO/Richard Bonynge. 5 Decca 421 322-2 14:00 OFFENBACH SANS OPÉRETTE Prepared by Stephen Wilson Offenbach, J. Overture for large orchestra. Les Musiciens du Louvre/Marc Minkowski. DG 471 501-2 13 Cello concerto in G (1850). Ofra Harnoy, vc; Cincinnati SO/Erich Kunzel. RCA RD 71003 21 Ballet: Le papillon (1860). London SO/Richard Bonynge. LP Decca SXL 6588 55 Suite for two cellos, op 54 no 2. Roland Pidoux, vc; Étienne Péclard, vc. LP Harmonia Mundi HM 1043 16:00 FINE MUSIC DRIVE including Arts Calendar at 5.00pm with Ross Hayes
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The following composers have works of at least five minutes on the August dates listed Adam, A. 1803-1856 21 Adams, J. b1947 9 Albinoni, T. 1671-1751 29 Albrechtsberger, J. 17361809 14 Aldridge, R. b1954 2 Alfvén, H. 1872-1960 3,4,23 Alkan, C-V. 1813-1888 2 Alwyn, W. 1905-1985 13,22 Ancliffe, C. 1880-1952 27 Anderson, J. 20th c 30 Andriessen, H. 1892-1981 21 Arensky, A. 1861-1906 23,28 Arnold, M. 1921-2006 27,28 Arriaga, J. 1806-1826 9,18 Arrigoni, C. 1697-1744 27 Assad, C. b1978 15 Auber, D-F-E. 1782-1871 17 Auric, G. 1899-1983 21 Avison, C. 1709-1770 26
Broschi, R. c1698-1756 12 Brotons, S. b1959 23 Brouwer, L. b1939 15 Bruch, M. 1838-1920 7,9,15 Bruckner, A. 1824-1896 1 Brumby, C. b1933 7,11 Budd, H. b1936 16 Burwell, C. 20th c 29 Busoni, F. 1866-1924 25 Butterworth, G. 1885-1916 29 Buxtehude, D. 1637-1707 6 Byrd, W. 1543-1623 13,14
Fauré, G. 1845-1924 6,9,17,20,24 Ferguson, H. 1908-1999 15 Fibich, Z. 1850-1900 22 Field, J. 1782-1837 2,3,24,31 Fine, I. 1914-1962 13 Finzi, G. 1901-1956 6,15 Ford, A. b1957 9 Françaix, J. 1912-1997 9,20,29 Franck, C. 1822-1890 9,13,26 Frescobaldi, G. 1583-1643 21
Kaper, B. 1902-1983 8 Kats-Chernin, E. b1957 25,28 Khachaturian, A. 1903-1978 13,14,15,20 Kiel, F. 1821-1885 10 Koehne, G. b1956 17 Korngold, E. 1897-1957 10,13 Koshkin, N. b1956 15 Kraus, J.M. 1756-1792 30 Kreutzer, R. 1766-1831 29 Krommer, F. 1759-1831 13,21 Kuhlau, F. 1786-1832 7
Palomo, L. b1938 4 Parry, H. 1848-1918 30 Pärt, A. b1935 20,25 Pepusch, J. 1667-1752 26 Philidor, F-A. 1726-1795 19 Piazzolla, A. 1922-1992 10,21,24 Pierce, C. b1974 2 Pizzetti, I. 1880-1968 20 Pleyel, I. 1757-1831 23,29 Porter, C. 1891-1964 8 Potter, C. 1792-1871 28 Poulenc, F. 1899-1963 5,21,25 Garcia, M. 1775-1832 18 Prokofiev, S. 1891-1953 Cage, J. 1912-1992 13 Lachner, F. 1803-1890 12 Gasparini, F. 1661-1727 12 1,8,25,30 Caldara, A. c1670-1736 30 Geminiani, F. 1687-1762 23,30 Lalande, M-R. de 1657-1726 19 Puccini, G. 1858-1924 25,27 Cale, B. b1939 30 Gershwin, G. 1898-1937 16,17 Le Jeune, C. c1529-1600 28 Purcell, D. c1660-1717 30 Cambini, G. 1746-1825 9,12,30 Giardini, F. 1716-1796 12 Leclair, J-M. 1697-1764 23 Purcell, H. 1659-1695 1,14,16,30 Campagnoli, B. 1751-1827 25 Gibbons, O. 1583-1625 13 Lehár, F. 1870-1948 1,22 Campra, A. 1660-1744 4 Lekeu, G. 1870-1894 16 Gibbs, J. 1699-1788 26 Quilter, R. 1877-1953 7 Liszt, F. 1811-1886 Caplet, A. 1878-1925 18 Ginastera, A. 1916-1983 10,11,15,18,20,24,28,29 Carmichael, H. 1899-1981 15 10,20,29 Rachmaninov, S. 1873-1943 Bach, C.P.E. 1714-1788 2 Litolff, H. 1818-1891 28 Carulli, F. 1770-1841 12 Giuliani, M. 1781-1829 16 5,10,11,17,18,25 Bach, J. Christian 1735-1782 14 Casella, A. 1883-1959 20 Lloyd, G. b1913 6 Glazunov, A. 1865-1936 16,17 Rameau, J-P. 1683-1764 7 Bach, J.S. 1685-1750 Locatelli, P. 1695-1764 21,30 Chausson, E. 1855-1899 1,19 Glier, R. 1875-1976 15 Ravel, M. 1875-1937 1,2,4,6,7,8,15,23,26,29,30 Loewe, F. 1901-1988 22 Cherubini, L. 1760-1842 25 Glinka, M. 1804-1857 21 2,3,6,9,14,22,24,25 Baguer, C. 1768-1808 18 Lutoslawski, W. 1913-1994 6 Chopin, F. 1810-1849 Goldberg, J. 1727-1756 23 Rawsthorne, A. 1905-1971 21,27 Balada, L. b1933 23 Lyatoshynsky, B. 1895-1968 11 Regondi, G. 1822-1872 1 1,8,9,16,23,24,27 Goldmark, K. 1830-1915 19 Balakirev, M. 1837-1910 10,16 Clementi, M. 1752-1832 12,16,23 Górecki, H. b1933 20 Reicha, A. 1770-1836 7,14,29 Balbastre, C-B. 1727-1799 29 Cole, A. b1979 9 Machaut, G. de c1300-1377 28 Reinecke, C. 1824-1910 13 Gossec, F-J. 1734-1829 16 Barber, S. 1910-1981 18,21 Conti, F. 1681-1732 9 Gottschalk, L. 1829-1869 15,28 Mahler, G. 1860-1911 7,8,11,22 Respighi, O. 1879-1936 18 Barsanti, F. 1690-1772 23 Copland, A. 1900-1990 15,21,29 Gounod, C. 1818-1893 8,10,31 Mantia, S. 1873-1951 1 Ries, F. 1784-1838 2,6 Bartók, B. 1881-1945 7,18,29 Corbett, W. c1675-1748 26 Marais, M. 1656-1728 24 Gourzi, K. b1962 9 Rimsky-Korsakov, N. 1844Bax, A. 1883-1953 6,9,16 Martin, F. 1890-1974 22 Corelli, A. 1653-1713 21,30 Grainger, P. 1882-1961 15 1908 1,12,17,30 Beach, A. 1867-1944 11,28 Martinu, B. 1890-1959 Couperin, F. 1668-1733 7,30 Granados, E. 1867-1916 17 Riotte, P. 1776-1856 16 Beethoven, L. 1770-1827 2,5 Crusell, B. 1775-1838 30 3,11,20,28 Green, B. 20th c 13 Rodgers, R. 1902-1979 22 ,6,8,9,15,16,17,20,22,23,24,26, Czerny, C. 1791-1857 14 Mazzocchi, V. 1597-1646 21 Greene, M. 1696-1755 26 Romberg, S. 1887-1951 29 28,30,31 McGuffie, K. 20th c 27 Grieg, E. 1843-1907 8 Rossini, G. 1792-1868 7,14,27,31 Bellstedt, H. 1858-1926 1 Méhul, É-N. 1763-1817 23 d’Indy, V. 1851-1931 4 Grime, H. b1981 30 Roussel, A. 1869-1937 25 Berg, A. 1885-1935 11 Mendelssohn, F. 1809-1847 Dale, B. 1885-1943 15 Gyrowetz, A. 1763-1850 1 Rubbra, E. 1901-1986 15 Berkeley, L. 1905-1989 27 11,16,21,22,23,24,26,28,29 Damase, J-M. b1928 20 Rubinstein, A. 1829-1894 8 Berlioz, H. 1803-1869 Menotti, G. 1911-2007 6 Danzi, F. 1763-1826 7 Hall, J. 1875-1954 1 1,3,18,20,27 Merrill, R. 1921-1998 22 H. 1888-1976 23 Hallnäs, H. b1903 6 Saint-Georges, J. 1739Bernstein, L. 1918-1990 13,15,27 Darke, Merula, T. c1595-1665 4 Davis, C. b1936 4 Handel, G. 1685-1759 2,14,19,29 Mihalovici, M. 1898-1985 4 1799 27 Berwald, F. 1796-1868 2,8 Debussy, C. 1862-1918 Harman, C. b1970 23 Saint-Saëns, C. 1835-1921 Besozzi, A. 1702-1775 27 Milhaud, D. 1892-1974 29 3,4,6,15,20,21,22,24 Harris, R. 1898-1979 13 1,15,17,21,23,24,27 Biber, H. 1644-1704 30 Mills, R. b1949 4 Delibes, L. 1836-1891 1 Haydn, J. 1732-1809 Salieri, A. 1750-1825 31 Billings, W. 1746-1800 30 Moeran, E.J. 1894-1950 4,22 1,2,5,6,8,15,17,25,27,28,30 Delius, F. 1862-1934 4,8,11 Bizet, G. 1838-1875 4,10,22 Montéclair, M. de 1667-1737 1 Sammartini, G. 1693-1750 30 Diepenbrock, A. 1862-1921 18 Haydn, M. 1737-1806 23,30 Sandoval, A. b1949 8 Blair, H. 1864-1932 9 Moscheles, I. 1794-1870 9 Heinichen, J. 1683-1729 29 Dohnányi, E. 1877-1960 16 Sarasate, P. de 1844-1908 25 Blasco de Nebra, M. 1750Mozart, L. 1719-1787 16 Higdon, J. b1962 4 Donizetti, G. 1797-1848 31 Satie, E. 1866-1925 16 1784 18 Mozart, W. 1756-1791 2,4,5,9 Hiller, F. 1811-1885 21 Douglas, L. 1912-1997 29 Scarlatti, A. 1659-1725 30 Bloch, E. 1880-1959 26,31 ,11,14,16,18,19,20,21,22,24,26,2 Dowland, J. c1563-1626 13,24 Hindemith, P. 1895-1963 Scarlatti, D. 1685-1757 17,21,30 Boccherini, L. 1743-1805 8,29,30 6,15,20 Drouet, L. 1792-1873 29 Schmidt, F. 1874-1939 25 2,9,23,25 Muczynski, R. b1929 27 Hirose, R. b1930 30 Schmitt, F. 1870-1958 15 Boïeldieu, A. 1775-1834 2,16 Dufay, G. c1400-1474 28 Mussorgsky, M. 1839-1881 2 Hoffmeister, F. 1754-1812 Duparc, H. 1848-1933 27 Bonney, J. b1974 2 Myaskovsky, N. 1881-1950 25 Schobert, J. 1740-1767 30 9,13,23 Schroeter, J. c1752-1788 30 Bononcini, G. 1670-1747 30 Dupré, M. 1886-1971 21 Myslivecek, J. 1737-1781 2 Holland, D. 1913-2000 6 Dussek, J. 1760-1812 2,5 Schubert, F. 1797-1828 1,3,6,8,11, Borodin, A. 1833-1887 4,14 Holst, G. 1874-1934 4,14,21 Dutilleux, H. b1916 20 15,16,22,25,28,29,31 Bottesini, G. 1821-1889 15 Newsome, R. b1930 22 Horneman, C. 1840-1906 1 Dvorák, A. 1841-1904 Schultz, A. b1960 30 Boulanger, L. 1893-1918 6 Nielsen, C. 1865-1931 16,17 Hotteterre, J-M. 1674-1763 29 Novák, V. 1870-1949 22 Schumann, C. 1819-1896 11 Bouzignac, G. fl.1592-1641 28 1,7,9,15,22,23,24,27,31 Howells, H. 1892-1983 23 Dyens, R. b1955 15 Schumann, R. 1810-1856 Bowen, Y. 1884-1961 7,17 Novello, I. 1893-1951 1 Hummel, J. 1778-1837 6,15,28 Dyson, G. 1883-1964 4 1,4,7,9,14,15,16,20,27 Boyce, W. 1711-1779 15,26 Scott-Thompson, R. 20th c 16 Brahms, J. 1833-1897 1,2,7,8,11,14, Offenbach, J. 1819-1880 10,31 Ibert, J. 1890-1962 5 Elgar, E. 1857-1934 Sculthorpe, P. b1929 6 15,16,17,18,21,22,30 Ives, C. 1874-1954 15,28 3,4,5,9,13,20,22 Bridge, F. 1879-1941 16 Paderewski, I. 1860-1941 15 Shostakovich, D. 1906-1975 Enescu, G. 1881-1955 9 Bristow, G. 1825-1898 28 12,18,19,23,28,30,31 Padilla, J. de c1590-1664 9 Janácek, L. 1854-1928 Britten, B. 1913-1976 Paganini, N. 1782-1840 5,23,25 Sibelius, J. 1865-1957 Etezady, R. b1973 2 6,16,18,27 2,4,7,11,18,21,25,26,27,29 Palestrina, G. da c1525-1594 21 5,12,14,21,23,26,27 Eybler, J. 1765-1846 30 Jenkins, J. 1592-1678 13,23
Skryabin, A. 1872-1915 6,25 Smetana, B. 1824-1884 3,7,15,20,22 Smyth, E. 1858-1944 24 Soler, A. 1729-1783 18 Solère, E. 1753-1817 23 Sor, F. 1778-1839 14,18 Spohr, L. 1784-1859 17,24 Spontini, G. 1774-1851 30 Stamitz, C. 1745-1801 11,14,30 Stamitz, J. 1717-1757 5 Stanford, C. Villiers 18521924 13 Strauss, J. II 1825-1899 10,22 Strauss, R. 1864-1949 5,11,23,29 Stravinsky, I. 1882-1971 4,5,10,20 Strong, G. 1856-1948 28 Styne, J. 1905-1994 8 Suk, J. 1874-1935 2,16 Sullivan, A. 1842-1900 2,6 Sutherland, M. 1897-1984 14 Tallis, T. c1505-1585 13 Tavener, J. b1944 16 Tchaikovsky, P. 1840-1893 1,9,10,20,21,27,30 Telemann, G. 1681-1767 21,23,29,30 Tesori, J. 20th c 8 Tippett, M. 1905-1998 7 Tomlinson, E. b1927 29 Turvey, G. 20th c 16 Vanhal, J. 1739-1813 5 Vaughan Williams, R. 18721958 4,6,15,18,19,29 Verdi, G. 1813-1901 10,24,25,31 Vieuxtemps, H. 1820-1881 10 Villa-Lobos, H. 1887-1959 7,8,20,21 Vine, C. b1954 9 Viotti, G. 1755-1824 9,23 Vivaldi, A. 1678-1741 23 Vorisek, J. 1791-1825 22 Wagner, R. 1813-1883 18,24 Walton, W. 1902-1983 30 Weber, C.M. 1786-1826 2,3,14,16,25,31 Weigl, J. 1776-1846 31 Wesley, S. 1766-1837 26 Whitlock, P. 1903-1946 23 Wieniawski, H. 1835-1880 24 Williamson, M. 1931-2003 6 Winter, P. 1754-1825 14 Wolf, H. 1860-1903 11 Wölfl, J. 1773-1812 7 Wood, C. 1866-1926 16 Xenakis, I. 1922-2001 20 Ysaÿe, E. 1858-1931 18 Zelenka, J. 1679-1745 5,23,30 Zemlinsky, A. 1871-1942 30 Zimmerli, P. b1962 2 Zipoli, D. 1688-1726 30
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PO: Philharmonic Orchestra NO: National Orchestra RO: Radio Orchestra FO: Festival Orchestra CO: Chamber Orchestra TO: Theatre Orchestra RSO: Radio Symphony Orchestra RTO: Radio & Television
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bass: bass bn: bassoon bass-bar: bass-baritone cl: clarinet clvd: clavichord cont: contralto cora: cor anglais ct: counter-tenor db: double bass
dbn: double bassoon elec: electronic eng horn: English horn fl: flute fp: fortepiano gui: guitar hn: French horn hp: harp hpd: harpsichord mand: mandolin
mar: marimba mezz: mezzo-soprano narr: narrator ob: oboe org: organ perc: percussion pf: piano picc: piccolo rec: recorder sax: saxophone
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To go in the draw to win a copy of Liszt: Schubert Song Transcriptions by Avan Yu, from Naxos, email your crossword answers to: competitions@finemusicfm.com by 23 August 2015 The Crossword 72-76 Chandos Street St Leonards NSW 2065
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1. This instrument provides nothing in a car smash (7) 5. Endless brooding troubles composer (7) 9. French priests provide remedies (5) 10. Satanic sulphur (9) 11. A concerto, a quartet and a hymn (7) 12. A state queen starts soliciting replies (7) 13. A lute, and a bit of absinthe or bootleg perhaps (7) 15. Beginning Northern climb (7) 18. Old ,curiously quaint, with exotic cover (7) 20. Largo with the French variation makes it faster (7) 22. Chorus: “Desist!” (7) 24. Old instrument torn by a raid (7) 25. Tardily date belly dancer (9) 26. Recall being alright when embraced by First Lady (5) 27. Pound too cosy for wild dogs (7) 28. E. Satie’s compositions are the most straightforward (7)
1. Instrumental ensemble embroiled in accident with carthorse (9) 2. Shortest tape burst explosively (9) 3. Guarantor is popular and more certain (9) 4. Austrian tenor loses head over French composer (5) 5. Last night prom queen... (9) 6. … repels quarrelsome sisters (7) 7. Say “B is for bagpipe” (5) 8. Coward’s Christmas organ music (5) 14. Assorted Old English candies for Sibelius nymphs (9) 16. Octet (9) 17. Demolished north site is most problematic (9) 19. Foursome (7) 21. Torn rag instils less benevolence (7) 22. Take some care because of old fiddle (5) 23. Fretting over long lost youth starts foolishness (5) 24. Be coy about English composer (5)
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Across: 1 Chandos, 5 Anthems, 9 Passepied, 10 Scoop, 11 Asthma, 12 Alleluia, 14 Double Bass, 16 Dido, 18 Coda, 19 Straitened, 22 Merchant, 23 Enable, 26 Aloft, 27 Interlude, 28 Ottoman, 29 Hayloft Down: 1 Copland, 2 Asset, 3 Dreamily, 4 Snip, 5 Andalusian, 6 Tasted, 7 Evolution, 8 Soprano, 13 Abstention, 15 Underfoot, 17 Stingray, 18 Cembalo, 20 Deepest, 21 Rhythm, 24 Bruno, 25 Itch
MUSICAL TRIVIA WITH MICHAEL MORTON-EVANS
How well do you know the world of classical music? Test your knowledge with these musical brain teasers from Fine Music 102.5 presenter, Michael Morton-Evans. 1. Which famous Australian pianist was born in the mining town of Zeehan in Tasmania? 2. Which animal in its Latin form gave us the term ‘capriccio’: a monkey, a goat or a cat? 3. In which country was the soprano Joan Hammond born? 4. From which operetta did the Cole Porter song Always true to you in my fashion come? 5. What is a Schottische? 6. Which was the first opera ever to play at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York? 7. It’s well known that Felix Mendelssohn’s sister was called Fanny. But what was the name of his wife? 8. By what name was the well-known American tenor of the 40s and 50s, Alfred Arnold Cocozza, popularly known?
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TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. Eileen Joyce, 2. Goat, from the Latin ‘capra’, 3.New Zealand, 4. Kiss Me Kate, 5. A German polka, 6. Gounod’s Faust, 7. Cécile, 8. Mario Lanza. 56
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DAVID STRATTON’S GREAT BRITAIN retro film festival
19 CLASSIC BRITISH FILMS RARELY SEEN ON THE BIG SCREEN. THE 39 STEPS (1935)
PEEPING TOM (1960)
BRIEF ENCOUNTER (1945)
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)
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“I KNOW WHERE I’M GOING!” (1945)
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS (1946)
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A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS (1966)
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2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968)
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“DON’T LOOK NOW” (1973)
BLACK NARCISSUS (1947)
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A ROOM WITH A VIEW (1986)
THE RED SHOES (1948)
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THE THIRD MAN (1949)
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SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1995)
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BRASSED OFF (1996)
KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS (1949)
GOSFORD PARK (2001)
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THE TALES OF HOFFMAN (1951)
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I spent the first twenty years of my life in Britain so I’ve always been especially fond of British movies. That’s why I’m so excited about this retrospective film festival. All of these wonderful films will be screened in the digital format on the big cinema screen. I do hope you can join me for some, or all, of this season one of great British classics.
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