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).    Slovak RSO/Adriano. 
Naxos 8.573370 [17:50]

MIDSUMMER NIGHTS Part 3 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Jules Laurent
 Bishop, H. Flower of this purple dye; Spirits advance, from A midsummer night&rsquo;s dream (1816-21). &nbsp;&nbsp; Mark Tucker, ten; Musicians of the Globe/Philip Pickett. Decca 470 381-2 [08:14] Nordgren, E. Smiles of a summer night (1955). &nbsp;&nbsp; Slovak RSO/Adriano. Naxos 8.573370 [17:50]

Classical Interlude 25 December 2025 - MIDSUMMER NIGHTS Part 3

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 Grodd. 
Naxos 8.557845 [18:47]

MIDSUMMER NIGHTS Part 2 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ross Hayes
 Castelnuovo-Tedesco, M. Overture: A midsummer night&rsquo;s dream, op 108 (1940). &nbsp;&nbsp; West Australian SO/Andrew Penny. Naxos 8.572500 [06:43] Hummel, J. Oberon's magic horn, op 116 (1829). &nbsp;&nbsp; Christopher Hinterhuber, pf; G&auml;vle SO/Uwe Grodd. Naxos 8.557845 [18:47]

Classical Interlude 18 December 2025 - MIDSUMMER NIGHTS Part 2

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).    Musicians of the Globe/Philip Pickett. 
Philips 446 218-2 [17:26]

MIDSUMMER NIGHTS Part 1 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ross Hayes
 Purcell, H. Symphony solo and chorus, from The fairy queen (1692) &nbsp;&nbsp; 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). &nbsp;&nbsp; Musicians of the Globe/Philip Pickett. Philips 446 218-2 [17:26]

Classical Interlude 11 December 2025 - MIDSUMMER NIGHTS Part 1

Classical Interlude 27 November 2025 22

Classical Interlude 27 November 2025

 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]

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

Classical Interlude 20 November 2025 - 20TH CENTURY CELLO Part 2

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]

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

Classical Interlude 13 November 2025 - 20TH CENTURY CELLO Part 1

WINDS IN CHAMBER
Prepared by Chris Blower
With Ross Hayes



Danzi, F. Wind quintet in G minor, op 56 no 2 (1821).    Farkas Quintet Amsterdam. 
Radio Nederland MCCP124 [12:53]

Krommer, F. Partita in B flat for wind octet.    Collegium Musicum Prague. 
LP Supraphon 11 11 2973G [13:29]

WINDS IN CHAMBER Prepared by Chris Blower With Ross Hayes
 Danzi, F. Wind quintet in G minor, op 56 no 2 (1821). &nbsp;&nbsp; Farkas Quintet Amsterdam. Radio Nederland MCCP124 [12:53] Krommer, F. Partita in B flat for wind octet. &nbsp;&nbsp; Collegium Musicum Prague. LP Supraphon 11 11 2973G [13:29]

Classical Interlude 30 October 2025 - WINDS IN CHAMBER

CHAMBER WINDS
Prepared by Chris Blower
With Peter Poole



Reicha, A. Wind quintet no 2 in E flat, op 88 no 2.    Biedermeier Quintet. 
Globe GLO 5114 [27:06]

CHAMBER WINDS Prepared by Chris Blower With Peter Poole
 Reicha, A. Wind quintet no 2 in E flat, op 88 no 2. &nbsp;&nbsp; Biedermeier Quintet. Globe GLO 5114 [27:06]

Classical Interlude 23 October 2025

CHAMBER WINDS
Prepared by Chris Blower
With Ross Hayes



Spohr, L. Octet in E for winds and strings, op 32 (1814).    Nash Ensemble. 
CRD 3354 [26:34]

CHAMBER WINDS Prepared by Chris Blower With Ross Hayes
 Spohr, L. Octet in E for winds and strings, op 32 (1814). &nbsp;&nbsp; Nash Ensemble. CRD 3354 [26:34]

Classical Interlude 16 October 2025 - CHAMBER WINDS

CHAMBER WINDS
Prepared by Chris Blower
With Ross Hayes



Beethoven, L. Quintet in E flat, op 16 (1796).    Neil Black, ob; Thea King, cl; Graham Sheen, bn; Tony Halstead, hn; Murray Perahia, pf. 
Sony SX4K 63380 [27:17]

CHAMBER WINDS Prepared by Chris Blower With Ross Hayes
 Beethoven, L. Quintet in E flat, op 16 (1796). &nbsp;&nbsp; Neil Black, ob; Thea King, cl; Graham Sheen, bn; Tony Halstead, hn; Murray Perahia, pf. Sony SX4K 63380 [27:17]

Classical Interlude 9 October 2025 - CHAMBER WINDS

A classical interlude: short delightful programs.

Half an hour of magic for those moments when just a little touch is all that is needed.

A classical interlude: short delightful programs.
Half an hour of magic for those moments when just a little touch is all that is needed.

Classical Interlude

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]

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

CLASSICS FROM ASIA - 4 December 2025

CLASSICS FROM ASIA
Prepared by Paolo Hooke
With Josh Stenberg



degung Naros    Elis Wizaksmi 
[07:11]

degung Dua Saati    Mamah Darsima and Didin S. Bajuri with Sasaka Domas 
[07:40]

degung Bubuka Ageman    Mamah Darsima and Didin S. Bajuri with Sasaka Domas 
[02:46]

degung Ah    Nining Meida 
[07:39]

CLASSICS FROM ASIA Prepared by Paolo Hooke With Josh Stenberg
 degung Naros &nbsp;&nbsp; Elis Wizaksmi [07:11] degung Dua Saati &nbsp;&nbsp; Mamah Darsima and Didin S. Bajuri with Sasaka Domas [07:40] degung Bubuka Ageman &nbsp;&nbsp; Mamah Darsima and Didin S. Bajuri with Sasaka Domas [02:46] degung Ah &nbsp;&nbsp; Nining Meida [07:39]

CLASSICS FROM ASIA - 6 November 2025

CLASSICS FROM ASIA
Prepared and presented by Josh Stenberg



Jingyun dagu  “Beating the Drum While Scolding Cao” (Ji Gu Ma Cao)    Luo Yusheng 
[22:14]

Jingyun dagu  “Counting on the Younger Generations,”    Luo Yusheng 
[02:46]

CLASSICS FROM ASIA Prepared and presented by Josh Stenberg
 Jingyun dagu &ldquo;Beating the Drum While Scolding Cao&rdquo; (Ji Gu Ma Cao) &nbsp;&nbsp; Luo Yusheng [22:14] Jingyun dagu &ldquo;Counting on the Younger Generations,&rdquo; &nbsp;&nbsp; Luo Yusheng [02:46]

CLASSICS FROM ASIA - 2 October 2025

CLASSICS FROM ASIA
Prepared and presented by Josh Stenberg



Improv Improvisations on the Xuan mode    Trân Van Khê 
[12:12]

Traditional Nho nàng (Thinking of the beloved)    Trân Van Khê 
[13:43]

CLASSICS FROM ASIA Prepared and presented by Josh Stenberg
 Improv Improvisations on the Xuan mode &nbsp;&nbsp; Tr&acirc;n Van Kh&ecirc; [12:12] Traditional Nho n&agrave;ng (Thinking of the beloved) &nbsp;&nbsp; Tr&acirc;n Van Kh&ecirc; [13:43]

Classical Interlude 4 September 2025 - CLASSICS FROM ASIA

CLASSICS FROM ASIA
Prepared and presented by Josh Stenberg



Mang Koko Kembang Tanjung Panineungan    Mang Koko (kecapi), Ida Rosida (voice) 
[12:54]

gending (trad.) Pasrampasan Ate    Kadaryono 
[13:23]

CLASSICS FROM ASIA Prepared and presented by Josh Stenberg
 Mang Koko Kembang Tanjung Panineungan &nbsp;&nbsp; Mang Koko (kecapi), Ida Rosida (voice) [12:54] gending (trad.) Pasrampasan Ate &nbsp;&nbsp; Kadaryono [13:23]

CLASSICS FROM ASIA 7 August 2025

CLASSICS FROM ASIA
Prepared and presented by Josh Stenberg



trad guqin Flowing water 流水    Wu Jinglue 
[05:37]

trad guqin Sunny Spring    Wu Jinglue 
[09:04]

 “Melody on a Nomad Flute in Eighteen Sections,”    Yu Qingxin 
[12:15]

CLASSICS FROM ASIA Prepared and presented by Josh Stenberg
 trad guqin Flowing water 流水 &nbsp;&nbsp; Wu Jinglue [05:37] trad guqin Sunny Spring &nbsp;&nbsp; Wu Jinglue [09:04] &ldquo;Melody on a Nomad Flute in Eighteen Sections,&rdquo; &nbsp;&nbsp; Yu Qingxin [12:15]

Classical Interlude 3 July 2025 - CLASSICS FROM ASIA

CLASSICS FROM ASIA
Prepared and presented by Josh Stenberg



trad.  Raga Yaman    Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia 
[24:45]

trad.  Western Chambers    Cai Yaoxian 
[02:27]

CLASSICS FROM ASIA Prepared and presented by Josh Stenberg
 trad. Raga Yaman &nbsp;&nbsp; Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia [24:45] trad. Western Chambers &nbsp;&nbsp; Cai Yaoxian [02:27]

Classical Interlude 5 June 2025 - CLASSICS FROM ASIA

CLASSICS FROM ASIA
Prepared by Paolo Hooke
With Josh Stenberg



trad guqin Mozi sings with Feeling    Xu Yuanbai 
[14:05]

Xu Yuanbai Talks in the Rain    Xu Yuanbai 
[05:16]

trad guqin Three Repetitions of Plum Blossoms    Xu Kuanghua 
[08:21]

CLASSICS FROM ASIA Prepared by Paolo Hooke With Josh Stenberg
 trad guqin Mozi sings with Feeling &nbsp;&nbsp; Xu Yuanbai [14:05] Xu Yuanbai Talks in the Rain &nbsp;&nbsp; Xu Yuanbai [05:16] trad guqin Three Repetitions of Plum Blossoms &nbsp;&nbsp; Xu Kuanghua [08:21]

Classical Interlude 1 May 2025 - CLASSICS FROM ASIA

CLASSICS FROM ASIA
Prepared and presented by Josh Stenberg



trad guqin Fishermen's Song    Wu Zhaoji 
[14:14]

trad guqin Yangchun    Wu Zhaoji 
[12:36]

CLASSICS FROM ASIA Prepared and presented by Josh Stenberg
 trad guqin Fishermen's Song &nbsp;&nbsp; Wu Zhaoji [14:14] trad guqin Yangchun &nbsp;&nbsp; Wu Zhaoji [12:36]

Classical Interlude 3 April 2025 - CLASSICS FROM ASIA

CLASSICS FROM ASIA
Prepared by Josh Stenberg
With Ross Hayes



Trad Bhairav raga    Pandit Nikhil Banerjee (sitar) 
[28:53]

CLASSICS FROM ASIA Prepared by Josh Stenberg With Ross Hayes
 Trad Bhairav raga &nbsp;&nbsp; Pandit Nikhil Banerjee (sitar) [28:53]

Classical Interlude 6 March 2025  CLASSICS FROM ASIA

Classics from Asia presents the music of Asian civilisations, including practices with their roots in literati, court, folk, and early modern cosmopolitan music-making.

Classics from Asia&nbsp;presents the music of Asian civilisations, including practices with their roots in literati,&nbsp;court, folk, and early modern cosmopolitan music-making.

Classical Interlude

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