Classical Interlude

THE FRENCH MELODIE Saint-Saëns, Part 1 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Peter Younie Saint-Saëns, C. Danse macabre, op 40 (1872).    Ann Murray, sop; Philip Langridge, ten; Roger Vignoles, pf. Virgin VC 7 91179-2 [02:23] Saint-Saëns, C. Aimons-nous (1891).    Philip Langridge, ten; Roger Vignoles, pf. Virgin VC 7 91179-2 [03:35] Saint-Saëns, C. Vieilles chansons (1921).    Tassie Christoyannis, bar; Jeff Cohen, pf. Aparté AP132 [06:13] Saint-Saëns, C. Soirée en mer (1862).    Felicity Lott, sop; Graham Johnson, pf. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901138 [05:05] Saint-Saëns, C. Violons dans le soir.    François le Roux, bar; Krysia Osostowicz, vn; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA66856 [05:31]

A RACHMANINOV INTERLUDE Prepared by Paul Cooke With Geza Karacsony Rachmaninov, S. Three piano pieces (1917); Nunc dimittis, from Vesper Mass, op 37 no 5 (1915).    Leslie Howard, pf. Melba MR301127 [11:30] Rachmaninov, S. Six songs, op 38 (1916).    Dawn Upshaw, sop; Margo Garrett, pf. Musicmasters 7045-2-C [14:43]

THE FRENCH MELODIE Part 5 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Ross Hayes Bizet, G. Douce mer (1866).    Ann Murray, mezz; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA66976 [03:31] Bizet, G. Les adieux de l’hôtesse arabe (1866).    Felicity Lott, sop; Graham Johnson, pf. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901138 [05:14] Delibes, L. Bonjour, Suzon! (1850-1860).    John Mark Ainsley, ten; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA67523 [02:59] Delibes, L. Églogue (pub. c1885).    Felicity Lott, sop; Graham Johnson, pf. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901138 [02:38] Massenet, J. Élégie (1872).    Sally Silver, sop; Gabriella Swallow, vc; Richard Bonynge, pf. GUILD GMCD 7393 [03:18] Massenet, J. If you would like, Mignonne (1876).    Stephen Varcoe, bar; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA66248 [02:26] Massenet, J. L’éventail.    Huguette Tourangeau, mezz; Richard Bonynge, pf. ABC 475 070-2 [02:54]

THE FRENCH MELODIE Gounod, Part 2 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Peter Younie Gounod, C. My beautiful loved one is dead (1872); The arrow and the song (1885).    Ann Murray, mezz; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA66801/2 [05:46] Gounod, C. Maid of Athens (1872).    Anthony Rolfe Johnson, ten; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA66801/2 [04:05] Gounod, C. Absent (1876); Rose time (1885).    Felicity Lott, sop; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA66801/2 [07:02] Gounod, C. Ier fu mandata; L'ho accompagnato, from Biondina (1871-2).    Anthony Rolfe Johnson, ten; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA66801/2 [07:15]

PERFORMED IN SYDNEY Prepared by James Nightingale With Ross Hayes Mozart, W. String quartet no 15 in D minor, K421 (1783).    Tankstream Quartet. Fine Music concert recording [26:47]

THE FRENCH MELODIE Gounod, Part 1 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Peter Younie Gounod, C. Venice (1842); Spring song (1860).    Felicity Lott, sop; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA66801/2 [08:18] Gounod, C. O my fine rebel (1842).    Stephen Varcoe, bar; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA66248 [02:51] Gounod, C. Sérénade (1857).    Philip Langridge, ten; Roger Vignoles, pf. Virgin VC 7 91179-2 [03:43] Gounod, C. Le premier jour de mai.    Ann Murray, sop; Roger Vignoles, pf. Virgin VC 7 91179-2 [02:21] Gounod, C. To the nightingale (c1860).    Ann Murray, mezz; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA66801/2 [06:57]

EASTERN INFLUENCES Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ross Hayes Shankar, R. The enchanted dawn (1976).    Geoffrey Collins, fl; Alice Giles, hp. Tall Poppies TP031 [12:46] Shankar, R. Morning love (1976).    Jean-Pierre Rampal, flute; Ravi Shankar, sitar; Kamala Chakravarti, tanpura; Alla Rakha, tabla. Warner Classics 5 86555 2 [12:06]  

THE FRENCH MÉLODIE Prepared by Rex Burgess With Ross Hayes Meyerbeer, G. A une jeune mère; La ricordanza.    Ning Liang, mezz; Ilmo Ranta, pf. cpo 999 269-2 [07:28] Wagner, R. Mignonne (1839); Les deux grenadiers (1839-40).    Thomas Hampson, bar; Geoffrey Parsons, pf. EMI 5 75187 2 [09:48] Liszt, F. S’il est un charmant gazon (1844).    Renée Fleming, sop; Yannick Nézet-Séguin, pf. Decca 485 2089 [03:07] Liszt, F. Oh, quand je dors (1842).    Lauris Elms, cont; David Miller, pf. MBS 17 [04:35]

SPANISH BAROQUE Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Peter Younie Ruiz de Ribayaz, L. Españoletas.    L’Arpeggiata/Christina Pluhar. naïve V 5188 [04:20] Durón, S. Sosieguen, descansen.    Montserrat Figueras, sop; Christophe Coin, bass vn; Jordi Savall, va da gamba; Hopkinson Smith, theorbo; Ton Koopman, hpd. EMI-Electrola CDM 7 63418-2 [05:20] Murcia, S. de La jota Marizápalos; Tarantelas.    Andrew Lawrence-King, hp, psaltery; Paul O’Dette, gui; Pat O’Brien, gui; Steve Player, gui; Pedro Estevan, perc. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2907212 [15:13]

THE FRENCH MÉLODIE Prepared by Rex Burgess With Ross Hayes Berlioz, H. Elegy, op 2 no 9 (1829).    Thomas Hampson, bar; Geoffrey Parsons, pf. EMI 5 75187 2 [04:57] Berlioz, H. The captive, op 12 (1832).    Véronique Gens, sop; Lyon Opera O/Louis Langrée. Virgin 5 45422 2 [07:40] Berlioz, H. Au cimetière, from Les nuits d’été, op 7 (1840-41).    Anne Sofie von Otter, mezz; Antoine Tamestit, va; Les Musiciens du Louvre, Grenoble/Marc Minkowski. naïve V 5266 [04:48] Berlioz, H. The death of Ophelia, from Tristia, op 18 no 2 (1848).    Catherine Robbin, mezz; Lyon Opera O/John Eliot Gardiner. Apex 0927 49583 2 [06:35]

PEREIRA'S BACH Part 3 Prepared by Chris Blower With Geza Karacsony Bach, J.S. Suite no 3 in C, BWV1009 (c 1720).    David Pereira, vc. Tall Poppies TP144 [23:20] Sculthorpe, P. Cello dreaming (1983).    David Pereira, vc. Tall Poppies TP075 [03:11]

PEREIRA'S BACH Part 2 Prepared by Chris Blower With Jansson Antmann Bach, J.S. Cello suite no 2 in D minor, BWV1008 (c720).    David Pereira, vc. Tall Poppies TP144 [22:16] Boyd, A. Uluru mourns (1996).    David Pereira, vc. Tall Poppies TP096 [04:17]

PEREIRA'S BACH Part 1 Prepared by Chris Blower With Ross Hayes Bach, J.S. Suite no 1 in G, BWV1007 (1720).    David Pereira, vc. Tall Poppies TP144 [21:18] Delius, F. Elegy (1930).    David Pereira, vc; David Bollard, pf. Tall Poppies TP010 [05:15]

SOLO AND QUARTET Prepared by James Nightingale With Ross Hayes Locatelli, P. Caprice no 23 in D, op 3, Harmonious labyrinth (transcr. Saram).    Rohan de Saram, vc. First Hand Records FHR11 [04:02] Haydn, J. String quartet no 9 in F, Hob.III:10 (c1765).    Kodály Quartet. Naxos 8.550732 [21:36]

SOLO AND QUARTET Part 4 Prepared by James Nightingale With Ross Hayes Stravinsky, I. Élégie (1944).    Nobuko Imai, va. BIS CD-358 [06:06] Schulhoff, E. String quartet no 2 (1925).    Aviv Quartet. Naxos 8.570965 [19:40]

SOLO AND QUARTET Prepared by James Nightingale With Charles Barton Ibert, J. Caprilena (1950).    Kees Hülsmann, vn. Olympia OCD 469 [02:23] Bridge, F. String quartet no 4 (1937).    Goldner String Quartet. Hyperion CDA67726 [23:00]

PERCUSSIVE EFFECTS Part 4 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Ross Hayes Jolivet, A. Concert suite (1965).    Anna Noakes, fl; Graham Cole, perc; Kate Eyre, perc; Rachel Gledhill, perc; Gary Kettel, perc; Martin Yates, cond. ASV DCA 948 [16:02] Sculthorpe, P. Sonata (1960).    Patricia Pollett, va; Michael Askill, perc. Tall Poppies TP098 [10:25]  

PERCUSSIVE EFFECTS Part 3 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Ross Hayes Edwards, R. Flower songs (1986-87).    Sydney Chamber Choir; Ian Cleworth, perc; Alison Eddington, perc; Nicholas Routley, cond. Fine Music concert recording [11:10] Cleworth, I. The silver pavilion (2013).    Ian Cleworth, perc; Satsuki Odamura Koto Ensemble. Tall Poppies TP273 [15:02]

PERCUSSIVE EFFECTS Part 2 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Ross Hayes Piazzolla, A. Oblivion (1982; arr.).    Cameron Hill, vn; Claire Edwardes, perc. Fine Music concert recording [08:30] Edwards, R. Bird spirit dreaming.    Michael Duke, soprano sax; Kevin Mann, perc; David Howie, pf. Da Vinci C00813 [18:02]

PERCUSSIVE EFFECTS Part 1 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Tina van der Graaf Sculthorpe, P. The song of Tailitnama (1974).    Rita Baldacchino, sop; Gregory Elmaloglou, vc; Robert Miller, vc; Algimantis Motiekaitis, vc; Juris Muiznieks, vc; Joyce Murphy, vc; Maureen O’Carroll, vc; Michael Askill, perc; Colin Piper, perc; Patrick Thomas, cond. ABC AC 1062 [10:45] Abbott, K. The empty quarter (2008).    Caerwen Martin, vc; Collision Theory Percussion Duo. Move MCD 441 [15:37]

HARP INTERLUDE Part 3 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Camille Mercep Damase, J-M. Sonata (1984).    Deborah de Graaff, cl; Marshall McGuire, hp. Fine Music concert recording [19:07] Boyd, A. Cloudy mountain (1981; arr. Lee, McGuire).    Riley Lee, shakuhachi; Marshall McGuire, hp. ABC 476 4870 [07:29]

HARP INTERLUDE Part 2 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Ross Hayes Takemitsu, T. Towards the sea III.    Geoffrey Collins, fl; Alice Giles, hp. Tall Poppies TP031 [10:20] Tournier, M. Sonatine, op 30 (1945).    Alice Giles, hp. Schwann 310 179 G1 [16:07]

HARP INTERLUDE Part 1 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Ross Hayes Hasselmans, A. The spring, op 44; Song of May; Marguerite at the spinning wheel; Melancholy serenade.    Louise Johnson, hp. Artworks AW017 [14:18] Ravel, M. Introduction and allegro (1905).    Bridget Bolliger, fl; Lawrence Dobell, cl; Dimity Hall, vn; Heather Cottrell, vn; Irena Morozova, va; Julian Smiles, vc; Louise Johnson, hp. Fine Music concert recording [10:29]

A VERSATILE VOICE Part 2 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Simon Target Farnon, Dennis. Very contrary Mary; Sheepish Bo-Peep, from Mother Magoo suite (1957).    Marni Nixon, sop; Dennis Farnon and his O/Dennis Farnon. ÉI ACMEM160 [07:10] Rodgers, R. Excerpts from The King and I (1951).    Marni Nixon, sop; Rex Thompson, Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, voices; Ch & O/Alfred Newman. Angel 5 27351 2 [19:08]

A VERSATILE VOICE Part 2 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ross Hayes Bernstein, L. I feel pretty; One hand, one heart, from West Side story (1957).    Marni Nixon, sop; Jim Bryant, voice; O/Johnny Green. Columbia 467606 2 [04:50] Hovhaness, A. Avak the healer, op 65 (1945-46).    Marni Nixon, sop; Thomas Stevens, tpt; Crystal CO/Ernest Gold. Crystal Records CD 806 [21:05]

A VERSATILE VOICE Part 1 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ross Hayes Loewe, F. I could have danced all night, from My fair lady (1956).    Marni Nixon, sop; Mona Washbourne, voice; O/André Previn. Sony SK 66711 [03:58] Copland, A. 12 Poems of Emily Dickinson (1950).    Marni Nixon, sop; Pacific SO/Keith Clark. Varèse Sarabande VCD 47245 [21:37]

THE FRENCH HORN IN CHAMBER Part 4 Prepared by Chris Blower With Ross Hayes Chopin, F. Polonaise brillante in C, op 3 (1829-33; arr. Machala).    Kazimierz Machala, hn; Susan Teicher, pf. Denon PAJ 101 [09:36] Czerny, C. Brilliant fantasy no 1, after Schubert, op 339 (c1836).    Andrew Clark, hn; Geoffrey Govier, fp. Helios CDH55074 [16:45]

THE FRENCH HORN IN CHAMBER Part 3 Prepared by Chris Blower With Ross Hayes Rossini, G. Prelude, theme and variations (1857).    Simone Baroncini, hn; Victoria Terekiev, pf. Nuova Era 7100/01 [10:51] Nicolai, O. Sonata no 1 in F (1848).    Roger Montgomery, hn; Christopher Larkin, hn. Hyperion CDA67119 [15:38]

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]

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]  

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 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 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]

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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 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]

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]

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 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 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]

BAROQUE OVERTURES Prepared by Chris Blower With Ross Hayes Fasch, J. Overture in D.    Tempesta di Mare/Gwyn Roberts, Richard Stone. Chandos CHAN 0791 [08:13] Brescianello, G. Overture for strings and continuo in A.    La Serenissima/Adrian Chandler. Signum SIGCD767 [18:27]

BAROQUE OVERTURES Prepared by Chris Blower With Ross Hayes Arne, T. Overture no 8 in G minor (pub. 1751).    Academy of Ancient Music/Christopher Hogwood. L’Oiseau-Lyre 436 859-2 [09:05] Telemann, G. Overture in F sharp minor.    Collegium Musicum 90/Simon Standage. Chandos CHAN 0661 [17:28]

BAROQUE OVERTURES Prepared by Chris Blower With Camille Mercep Croft, W. Overture in D (1713).    Michael Laird, tpt; Members of Parley of Instruments/Peter Holman. Hyperion CDA66817 [06:48] Bach, J.S. Overture no 2 in B minor, BWV1067 (c1739).    Jirí Válek, fl; Suk CO/Josef Suk. Vanguard OVC 7002/03 [19:44]

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]

D'AMORE Prepared by Chris Blower With Robert Gilchrist Ghiselin, J. Basse danze, La Spagna.    Eduardo Paniagua, rec; Rosalia Peraita, vc d’amore; Maximo Pradera, theorbo; Gregorio Paniagua, lute; Cristina Ubeda, hp; Jacob Duran-Loriga, spinet. BIS SACD-1963 [03:02] Mercadante, S. Andante arioso.    Gian-Luca Petrucci, fl d’amore; Paola Pisa, pf. Brilliant Classics 96152 [02:01] Bach, C.P.E. Oboe concerto in E flat, Wq165 (1765).    Camerata Bern/Heinz Holliger, ob d’amore & dir. Philips 454 450-2 [19:59]

D'AMORE Prepared by Chris Blower With Ross Hayes Scarlatti, D. Sonata in C minor, Kk73 (arr.).    Valerio Losito, va d’amore; Andrea Coen, hpd. Brilliant Classics 94242 [05:19] Hildegard of Bingen. Medieval fantasy (arr. Knox).    Garth Knox, va d’amore. TNW Music TNWM - 03 [04:58] Bach, J.S. Oboe d'amore concerto in A, BWV1055 (1741).    Manfred Clement, ob d'amore; Munich Bach O/Karl Richter. Archiv 479 1045 [15:07]

D'AMORE Prepared by Chris Blower With Ross Hayes Scarlatti, D. Sonata in D minor, Kk90; arr.).    Valerio Losito, va d’amore; Andrea Coen, hpd. Brilliant Classics 94242 [12:00] Mozart, W. Exsultate, jubilate, K165 (1773; arr. Spindler).    Albrecht Mayer, ob d’amore; Vital Julian Frey, org; German Philharmonic CO, Bremen. DG 483 8232 [14:29]

SHOSTAKOVICH, SONGWRITER Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Ross Hayes Shostakovich, D. Cradle song; Before a long separation; The good life; A girl's song, from Jewish folk-poetry, op 70a (1948).    Marina Shaguch, sop; Larissa Diadkova, mezz; Konstantin Pluzhnikov, ten; Rotterdam PO/Gennady Rozhdestvensky. RCA 09026-68434-2 [10:21] Shostakovich, D. Spanish songs, op 100 (1956).    Olga Borodina, mezz; Semyon Skigin, pf. Philips 446 708-2 [15:19]

SHOSTAKOVICH, SONGWRITER Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Ross Hayes Shostakovich, D. Six romances on poems by Raleigh, Burns and Shakespeare, op 140 (1970).    Sergei Lieferkus, bass; Gothenburg SO/Neeme Järvi. DG 439 860-2 [15:03] Shostakovich, D. Four verses of Captain Lebyadkin, op 146 (1975).    Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bar; Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf. Decca 433 319-2 [10:57]

SHOSTAKOVICH, SONGWRITER Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Andrew Dziedzic Shostakovich, D. Seven romances on poems of Alexander Blok, op 127 (1967).    Nadia Pelle, sop; Borodin Trio. Chandos CHAN 8924 [26:11]