Episodes

S2.E27 A different collection of Christmas goodies - Ponchielli, Durufle, Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir, Gluck, and Beethoven.
Dec. 17, 2023

S2.E27 A different collection of Christmas goodies - Ponchielli, Duru…

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S2.E26. Delicate ears beware - this is LOUD! Bach Christmas Cantata Chorus; Brahms Hungarian Rhapsodies 1, 6; Liszt Piano Concerto 1 in full; Saint Saens Organ Symphony finale.
Dec. 8, 2023

S2.E26. Delicate ears beware - this is LOUD! Bach Christmas Cantata C…

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S2.E25. Mozart and Chopin in the clutch of a Nutcracker. Mozart, La c darem,and Chopin's variations on it, Tchaikovsky Miniature Overture and Waltz of the Flowers.
Dec. 2, 2023

S2.E25. Mozart and Chopin in the clutch of a Nutcracker. Mozart, La c…

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S2.E24. Larking about -no, not that one- Haydn String Quartet op 64; Holst St.Paul's Suite; Chopin Ballade 4.
Nov. 24, 2023

S2.E24. Larking about -no, not that one- Haydn String Quartet op 64; …

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S2.E23. A Polish minuet by Paderewski, virtuosity with Saint Saens 2nd Piano Concerto, Englishnes with Vaughan Williams English Folksong Suite, and joyous Bach in 5th Brandeburg.
Nov. 18, 2023

S2.E23. A Polish minuet by Paderewski, virtuosity with Saint Saens 2n…

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S2.E22. Merriment with Nicolai; Seduction with Puccini; Reflection with Stevenson; and Optimism with 'Rach 3'. A bit of everything!
Nov. 11, 2023

S2.E22. Merriment with Nicolai; Seduction with Puccini; Reflection wi…

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S2.E21. The sound of The London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Nov. 4, 2023

S2.E21. The sound of The London Philharmonic Orchestra.

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S2.E2O=EPISODE 100! Grieg Symphonic Dances, Mozart Cassation, Schubert Piano Trio, Beethoven Violin Concerto.
Oct. 28, 2023

S2.E2O=EPISODE 100! Grieg Symphonic Dances, Mozart Cassation, Schuber…

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S2.E19. Copland Appelation Spring, Holst Moorside Suite, Brahms Violin Concerto.
Oct. 21, 2023

S2.E19. Copland Appelation Spring, Holst Moorside Suite, Brahms Violi…

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S2.18. Strauss Violin Sonata, Zueignung -orchestrated-Offenbach, Barcarolle, 'Bowie meets Rachmaninoff' with Harriet Stubbs, Holst, Mars from The Planets.
Oct. 14, 2023

S2.18. Strauss Violin Sonata, Zueignung -orchestrated-Offenbach, Barc…

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S2.E17. A miniature by Elgar, La Capricieuse, a duet by Schubert, ecstasy with Wagner's Liebestod, and a crowd-pleaser by Shostakovich, the Moscow Cheryomushki Waltz.
Oct. 7, 2023

S2.E17. A miniature by Elgar, La Capricieuse, a duet by Schubert, ecs…

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S2.E16. Fiendish Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata, a love song by Giordanno, playfulness with Haydn Piano Concerto in D; and 2 all time faves by Puccini - O soave fanciulla and Nessun Dorma at last!
Oct. 1, 2023

S2.E16. Fiendish Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata, a love song by Giordann…

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S2.E15. Sarasate Zigeunerweisen, Schubert Impromptu 2 - and an unusual work by Schumann, his Konzertstuck for FOUR horns and orchestra!
Sept. 24, 2023

S2.E15. Sarasate Zigeunerweisen, Schubert Impromptu 2 - and an unusua…

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S2,E14. Two different sides pf Brahms - humour and tenderness. Academic Festival Overture, Intermezzo 1. And the freshness of CPE Bach, Cello Concerto.
Sept. 16, 2023

S2,E14. Two different sides pf Brahms - humour and tenderness. Academ…

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S2.E13. Music for love, tears, and joy. Schumann Arabesque, Rossini Stabat Mater, A Schubert Sanctus, Mozart Agnus Dei from Coronation Mass, Vivaldi Lute Concerto.
Sept. 10, 2023

S2.E13. Music for love, tears, and joy. Schumann Arabesque, Rossini S…

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S2.E12. A couple of earbusters with Dubois Organ Toccata and Berwald 3rd Symphony, ending with calm in Beethoven's Adagio from the 9th Symphony
Sept. 2, 2023

S2.E12. A couple of earbusters with Dubois Organ Toccata and Berwald …

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S2.E11. Clarinet virtuosity in Kuffner's Clarinet Quintet; the genius of Bach on the cello; Ponchielli's one hit wonder The Dance of the Hours; and playfulness with Mozart Piano Concerto No.26.
Aug. 26, 2023

S2.E11. Clarinet virtuosity in Kuffner's Clarinet Quintet; the genius…

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S2,E10. Happy music - Mozart Oboe Concerto in full, Dvorak Violin Concerto finale, Respighi Bergamasca.
Aug. 20, 2023

S2,E10. Happy music - Mozart Oboe Concerto in full, Dvorak Violin Con…

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S.2.9. Familiar can still be genius - Mozart 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' in full; and Mendelssohn pulsating Piano Concerto No,1
Aug. 9, 2023

S.2.9. Familiar can still be genius - Mozart 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik'…

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S.2. 8. Three rowdy doses of the familiar - Sibelius Karelia Suite; Bizet Carmen Suite; Offenbach Can Can.
July 25, 2023

S.2. 8. Three rowdy doses of the familiar - Sibelius Karelia Suite; B…

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7. Three doses of joy, with Rimsky Korsakov Capriccio Espanol; Mozart Exsultate, Brahms Hungarian Rhapsodies 4 and 5.
July 18, 2023

7. Three doses of joy, with Rimsky Korsakov Capriccio Espanol; Mozart…

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Prokofiev Overture on Hebrew Themes, Tchaikovsky Sleeping Beauty, Beethoven Pathetique and Eroica.
July 9, 2023

Prokofiev Overture on Hebrew Themes, Tchaikovsky Sleeping Beauty, Bee…

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5. A Rossini overture and 4 familiar miniatures: Grieg 'Morning', Bach 'Jesu Joy', Catalani 'Ebben, ne andro', Poulenc 'Les Biches'.
June 23, 2023

5. A Rossini overture and 4 familiar miniatures: Grieg 'Morning', Bac…

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4. Easy Listening - Schubert Rondo for Violin and String Orchestra, 3 Copland Songs, Strauss Vienna Blood Waltz.
June 11, 2023

4. Easy Listening - Schubert Rondo for Violin and String Orchestra, 3…

Schubert, Copland, Strauss.

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