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 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Colours of the keyboard
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Sue Jowell



Corrette, M. Organ concerto in F, op 26 no 5 (pub. 1756).    Jean-Patrice Brosse, org; Concerto Rococo. 
Pierre Verany PV793113 [12:00]

Beethoven, L. Adelaïde, op 46 (1794-95).    Peter Schreier, ten; Walter Olbertz, pf. 
Teldec 8.44061 [06:34]

Prokofiev, S. Sonata no 9 in C, op 103 (1947).    John Lill, pf. 
ASV DCA 755 [25:04]

Mozart, W. 12 Variations in G on La bergère Célimène, K374a (1781).    Rachel Podger, vn; Gary Cooper, fp. 
Channel CCS SA 28109 [17:02]

Grainger, P. Suite: In a nutshell (1916).    Leslie Howard, pf. 
ABC 464 192-2 [19:20]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Sue Jowell
 Corrette, M. Organ concerto in F, op 26 no 5 (pub. 1756). &nbsp;&nbsp; Jean-Patrice Brosse, org; Concerto Rococo. Pierre Verany PV793113 [12:00] Beethoven, L. Adela&iuml;de, op 46 (1794-95). &nbsp;&nbsp; Peter Schreier, ten; Walter Olbertz, pf. Teldec 8.44061 [06:34] Prokofiev, S. Sonata no 9 in C, op 103 (1947). &nbsp;&nbsp; John Lill, pf. ASV DCA 755 [25:04] Mozart, W. 12 Variations in G on La berg&egrave;re C&eacute;lim&egrave;ne, K374a (1781). &nbsp;&nbsp; Rachel Podger, vn; Gary Cooper, fp. Channel CCS SA 28109 [17:02] Grainger, P. Suite: In a nutshell (1916). &nbsp;&nbsp; Leslie Howard, pf. ABC 464 192-2 [19:20]

Exploring music from different perspectives on each day of the week. 
Mondays: A Year in Retrospect (music composed in a particular year)
Tuesdays: Colours of the Keyboard (music of the keyboard in all its forms and combinations)
Wednesdays: Rescued from the Shadows (music of composers whose music has been rediscovered in recent times)
Thursdays: Vocal and beyond (music for the voice or based upon the characteristics of the voice)
Fridays: Journey through History (A program in chronological order with a different start and finish each week)

Exploring music from different perspectives on each day of the week.&nbsp; Mondays: A Year in Retrospect (music composed in a particular year) Tuesdays: Colours of the Keyboard (music of the keyboard in all its forms and combinations) Wednesdays: Rescued from the Shadows (music of composers whose music has been rediscovered in recent times) Thursdays: Vocal and beyond (music for the voice or based upon the characteristics of the voice) Fridays: Journey through History (A program in chronological order with a different start and finish each week)

Diversions in Fine Music

Diversions in Fine Music  - 5 August 2025 - Colours of the keyboard

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
A journey through history
Prepared by Susanne von Richter
With Peter Poole



Haydn, J. Divertimento in F, Hob.XVIIa:1, Il Maestro e lo scolare (c1766-67).    Cullan Bryant, Dmitry Rachmanov, pf. 
Naxos 8.572519-20 [16:31]

Mozart, W. Divertimento in B flat, K439b no 1 (c1783).    Members of the Netherlands Wind Ensemble/Edo de Waart. 
Philips 422 505-2 [14:27]

Glinka, M. Divertimento on themes from Bellini's La sonnambula (1832).    Bolshoi TO Soloists/Alexander Lazarev. 
Le Chant du Monde LDC 288 068 [13:12]

Ponchielli, A. Divertimento: The get-together (1868).    Colin Bradbury, cl; Donald Watson, cl; Oliver Davies, pf. 
ASV DCA 701 [09:42]

Caplet, A. Divertissement: A l'espagnole (1924).    Laurence Cabel, hp. 
Harmonia Mundi HMC 901417 [05:30]

Weiner, L. Divertimento no 1, op 20, after old Hungarian dances (1934).    Strings of Budapest MÁV SO/Valéria Csányi. 
Naxos 8.574125 [11:44]

Montsalvatge, X. Three divertimentos on themes by forgotten composers (1941-83).    Jordi Masó, pf; Miquel Villalba, pf. 
Naxos 8.572636 [06:36]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A journey through history Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Peter Poole
 Haydn, J. Divertimento in F, Hob.XVIIa:1, Il Maestro e lo scolare (c1766-67). &nbsp;&nbsp; Cullan Bryant, Dmitry Rachmanov, pf. Naxos 8.572519-20 [16:31] Mozart, W. Divertimento in B flat, K439b no 1 (c1783). &nbsp;&nbsp; Members of the Netherlands Wind Ensemble/Edo de Waart. Philips 422 505-2 [14:27] Glinka, M. Divertimento on themes from Bellini's La sonnambula (1832). &nbsp;&nbsp; Bolshoi TO Soloists/Alexander Lazarev. Le Chant du Monde LDC 288 068 [13:12] Ponchielli, A. Divertimento: The get-together (1868). &nbsp;&nbsp; Colin Bradbury, cl; Donald Watson, cl; Oliver Davies, pf. ASV DCA 701 [09:42] Caplet, A. Divertissement: A l'espagnole (1924). &nbsp;&nbsp; Laurence Cabel, hp. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901417 [05:30] Weiner, L. Divertimento no 1, op 20, after old Hungarian dances (1934). &nbsp;&nbsp; Strings of Budapest M&Aacute;V SO/Val&eacute;ria Cs&aacute;nyi. Naxos 8.574125 [11:44] Montsalvatge, X. Three divertimentos on themes by forgotten composers (1941-83). &nbsp;&nbsp; Jordi Mas&oacute;, pf; Miquel Villalba, pf. Naxos 8.572636 [06:36]

Diversions in Fine Music  - 13 March 2026 - A journey through history

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Vocal and beyond
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Neil McEwan



Schubert, F. The shepherd on the rock, D965 (1828).    Barbara Bonney, sop; Sharon Kam, cl; Geoffrey Parsons, pf. 
Teldec 4509-90873-2 TPO11 [11:36]

Tubin, E. Suite on Estonian shepherd melodies (1959).    Vardo Rumessen, pf. 
BIS CD-414/16 [15:00]

Alyabyev, A. The Russian nightingale (arr. Richardson).    Beverly Hoch, sop; Hong Kong PO/Kenneth Schermerhorn. 
IMP PCD 827 [06:17]

Sherwin, M. A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square (arr. Catherall).    Sellers Engineering Brass Band. 
Soho SOHOCD051-2 [05:02]

Delibes, L. The nightingale.    Joan Sutherland, sop; New Philharmonia O/Richard Bonynge. 
ABC 468 513-2 [04:56]

Berlioz, H. Rêverie et caprice after an aria from Benvenuto Cellini, op 8 (1841).    Donald Hazelwood, vn; Sydney SO/Patrick Thomas. 
ABC 476 4565 [08:44]

Berlioz, H. Summer nights, op 7 (1840-41).    Lauris Elms, cont; David Miller, pf. 
Fine Music tape archive [26:58]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Neil McEwan
 Schubert, F. The shepherd on the rock, D965 (1828). &nbsp;&nbsp; Barbara Bonney, sop; Sharon Kam, cl; Geoffrey Parsons, pf. Teldec 4509-90873-2 TPO11 [11:36] Tubin, E. Suite on Estonian shepherd melodies (1959). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vardo Rumessen, pf. BIS CD-414/16 [15:00] Alyabyev, A. The Russian nightingale (arr. Richardson). &nbsp;&nbsp; Beverly Hoch, sop; Hong Kong PO/Kenneth Schermerhorn. IMP PCD 827 [06:17] Sherwin, M. A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square (arr. Catherall). &nbsp;&nbsp; Sellers Engineering Brass Band. Soho SOHOCD051-2 [05:02] Delibes, L. The nightingale. &nbsp;&nbsp; Joan Sutherland, sop; New Philharmonia O/Richard Bonynge. ABC 468 513-2 [04:56] Berlioz, H. R&ecirc;verie et caprice after an aria from Benvenuto Cellini, op 8 (1841). &nbsp;&nbsp; Donald Hazelwood, vn; Sydney SO/Patrick Thomas. ABC 476 4565 [08:44] Berlioz, H. Summer nights, op 7 (1840-41). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lauris Elms, cont; David Miller, pf. Fine Music tape archive [26:58]

Diversions in Fine Music  - 12 March 2026 - Vocal and beyond

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Rescued from the shadows
Prepared by Ron Crause
With James Hunter



Hayes, P. Keyboard concerto in A, op 2 (pub. 1769).    Parley of Instruments Baroque O/Paul Nicholson, pf & dir. 
Hyperion CDA66700 [12:50]

Tartini, G. Sonata in G minor, Devil's Trill (pub.1734; arr. Kreisler).    Arthur Grumiaux, vn; Riccardo Castagnone, pf. 
Philips 468 307-2 [14:16]

Arriaga, J. Erminia.    Rosamund Illing, sop; Melbourne SO/Heribert Esser. 
ABC 434 898-2 [13:50]

Sévérac, D. de A corner of the cemetery in Spring, from In Languedoc (1903-04).    Jordi Masó, pf. 
Naxos 8.555855 [08:02]

Gade, N. Trio movement in B flat (1839).    Sophie Rowell, vn; Julian Smiles, vc: Kathryn Selby, pf. 
Fine Music concert recording [11:10]

Mouret, J-J. Symphonies de chasse (c1729).    André Both, hn; La Grande Écurie et La Chambre du Roy/Jean-Claude Malgoire. 
LP CBS SBR 235988 [08:27]

Böhm, T. Fantasy in E on a German air, op 22 (1840).    András Adorján, fl; Barton Weber, pf. 
Orfeo S 018822 H [09:24]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Ron Crause With James Hunter
 Hayes, P. Keyboard concerto in A, op 2 (pub. 1769). &nbsp;&nbsp; Parley of Instruments Baroque O/Paul Nicholson, pf &amp; dir. Hyperion CDA66700 [12:50] Tartini, G. Sonata in G minor, Devil's Trill (pub.1734; arr. Kreisler). &nbsp;&nbsp; Arthur Grumiaux, vn; Riccardo Castagnone, pf. Philips 468 307-2 [14:16] Arriaga, J. Erminia. &nbsp;&nbsp; Rosamund Illing, sop; Melbourne SO/Heribert Esser. ABC 434 898-2 [13:50] S&eacute;v&eacute;rac, D. de A corner of the cemetery in Spring, from In Languedoc (1903-04). &nbsp;&nbsp; Jordi Mas&oacute;, pf. Naxos 8.555855 [08:02] Gade, N. Trio movement in B flat (1839). &nbsp;&nbsp; Sophie Rowell, vn; Julian Smiles, vc: Kathryn Selby, pf. Fine Music concert recording [11:10] Mouret, J-J. Symphonies de chasse (c1729). &nbsp;&nbsp; Andr&eacute; Both, hn; La Grande &Eacute;curie et La Chambre du Roy/Jean-Claude Malgoire. LP CBS SBR 235988 [08:27] B&ouml;hm, T. Fantasy in E on a German air, op 22 (1840). &nbsp;&nbsp; Andr&aacute;s Adorj&aacute;n, fl; Barton Weber, pf. Orfeo S 018822 H [09:24]

Diversions in Fine Music - 5 August 2025 - Colours of the keyboard

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