

Classical Interlude 15 January 2026 - THE FRENCH HORN IN CHAMBER Part 2
THE FRENCH HORN IN CHAMBER Part 2 Prepared by Chris Blower With Ross Hayes Beethoven, L. Sonata in F, op 17 (1800). David Pyatt, hn; Martin Jones, pf. Erato 3984-21632-2 [11:56] Koechlin, C. Sonata, op 70 (1918-25). Barry Tuckwell, hn; Daniel Blumenthal, pf. ASV DCA 716 [14:12]

Classical Interlude 8 January 2026 - THE FRENCH HORN IN CHAMBER Part 1
THE FRENCH HORN IN CHAMBER Part 1 Prepared by Chris Blower With Peter Poole Brahms, J. Trio in E flat, op 40 (1865). Marie-Luise Neunecker, hn; Antje Weithaas, vn; Silke Avenhaus, pf. BIS SACD1859 [28:01]

CLASSICS FROM ASIA - 1 January 2026
CLASSICS FROM ASIA Prepared and presented by Josh Stenberg Khmer ballet Robam Apsara L’orchestre e la Troupe de Danse Classique Khmére or [14:45] Mohori music Neang Na Sam-Ang Sam Ensemble [04:59] Mohori music Toch Yum (the Gibbon Weeps) Sam-Ang Sam (voice) and Ensemble [06:32]

Classical Interlude 25 December 2025 - MIDSUMMER NIGHTS Part 3
MIDSUMMER NIGHTS Part 3 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Jules Laurent Bishop, H. Flower of this purple dye; Spirits advance, from A midsummer night’s dream (1816-21). Mark Tucker, ten; Musicians of the Globe/Philip Pickett. Decca 470 381-2 [08:14] Nordgren, E. Smiles of a summer night (1955). …

Classical Interlude 18 December 2025 - MIDSUMMER NIGHTS Part 2
MIDSUMMER NIGHTS Part 2 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ross Hayes Castelnuovo-Tedesco, M. Overture: A midsummer night’s dream, op 108 (1940). West Australian SO/Andrew Penny. Naxos 8.572500 [06:43] Hummel, J. Oberon's magic horn, op 116 (1829). Christopher Hinterhuber, pf; Gävle SO/Uwe Grod…

Classical Interlude 11 December 2025 - MIDSUMMER NIGHTS Part 1
MIDSUMMER NIGHTS Part 1 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ross Hayes Purcell, H. Symphony solo and chorus, from The fairy queen (1692) Musicians of the Globe/Philip Pickett. Philips 446 218-2 [08:53] Purcell, H. Entrance of night, mystery, secrecy and sleep, from The fairy queen (1692). Musici…

CLASSICS FROM ASIA - 4 December 2025
CLASSICS FROM ASIA Prepared and presented by Josh Stenberg King Rama VII Sounds of the Surf (Pleng Homrong Kleun Kratob Fang) is Piphat Mai Khaeng Ensemble. [11:46] Khru Choi Suntharavallin Pleng Ok Tiaw Thaw (“Farewell Song”) Mahori Ensemble [15:59]

Classical Interlude 27 November 2025
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Classical Interlude 20 November 2025 - 20TH CENTURY CELLO Part 2
20TH CENTURY CELLO Part 2 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ross Hayes Sibelius, J. Malinconia, op 20 (1901). Steven Isserlis, vc; Olli Mustonen, pf. BIS SACD2042 [10:39] Cassado, G. Suite (1926). Howard Penny, vc Tall Poppies TP103 [15:14]

Classical Interlude 13 November 2025 - 20TH CENTURY CELLO Part 1
20TH CENTURY CELLO Part 1 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ross Hayes Dallapiccola, L. Ciaccona, from Ciaccona, intermezzo and adagio (1945). Umberto Clerici, vc. ABC 481 5408 [07:34] Barber, S. Sonata in C minor, op 6 (1932). David Berlin, vc; Len Vorster, pf. Tall Poppies TP214 [18:26]