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 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Colours of the keyboard
Prepared by Ron Crause
With Sue Jowell



Kalkbrenner, F. Adagio ed allegro di bravura, op 102 (1830).    Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley, pf & dir. 
Hyperion CDA67843 [11:03]

Bruhns, N. Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (c1690).    Chrisoph Albrecht, org. 
Denon CO-74399 [09:30]

Schubert, F. Rondo in A, D951, Grand rondo (1828).    Nelson Freire, pf; Martha Argerich, pf. 
DG 477 8570 [11:09]

Roman, J. Sonata XI in F minor (c1746).    Anna Paradiso, clvd. 
BIS BIS-2135 [09:36]

Ernst, H. Othello fantasy, after Rossini, op 11 (1839).    Ilya Gringolts, vn; Ashley Wass, pf. 
Hyperion CDA67619 [14:33]

Chopin, F. Andante spianato and Grande polonaise brillante, op 22 (1834).    Eric Zuber, pf. 
ABC 476 3927 [12:52]

Beethoven, L. 12 Variations on Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen, op 66 (1796).    Mischa Maisky, vc; Martha Argerich, pf. 
DG 477 9523 [09:17]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Ron Crause With Sue Jowell
 Kalkbrenner, F. Adagio ed allegro di bravura, op 102 (1830). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley, pf &amp; dir. Hyperion CDA67843 [11:03] Bruhns, N. Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (c1690). &nbsp;&nbsp; Chrisoph Albrecht, org. Denon CO-74399 [09:30] Schubert, F. Rondo in A, D951, Grand rondo (1828). &nbsp;&nbsp; Nelson Freire, pf; Martha Argerich, pf. DG 477 8570 [11:09] Roman, J. Sonata XI in F minor (c1746). &nbsp;&nbsp; Anna Paradiso, clvd. BIS BIS-2135 [09:36] Ernst, H. Othello fantasy, after Rossini, op 11 (1839). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ilya Gringolts, vn; Ashley Wass, pf. Hyperion CDA67619 [14:33] Chopin, F. Andante spianato and Grande polonaise brillante, op 22 (1834). &nbsp;&nbsp; Eric Zuber, pf. ABC 476 3927 [12:52] Beethoven, L. 12 Variations on Ein M&auml;dchen oder Weibchen, op 66 (1796). &nbsp;&nbsp; Mischa Maisky, vc; Martha Argerich, pf. DG 477 9523 [09:17]

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 May 2026 - Colours of the keyboard

 DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
A year in retrospect: 1850
Prepared by Jacky Ternisien
With Nina Fudala



Adam, A. Overture to Giralda (1850).    New Philharmonia O/Richard Bonynge. 
Decca 466 431-2 [07:50]

Vieuxtemps, H. Rondino, op 32 no 2 (1850).    Alexander Markov, vn; Dmitriy Cogan, pf. 
Apex 2564 67430 -0 [05:37]

Gade, N. Watercolour sketches, vol. 2, op 19 (1850); Canzonetta; Capriccio, The sylph; Scherzo, from Three album leaves, op 19 (1850).    Anker Blyme, pf. 
Marco Polo DCCD 9115 [13:12]

Gade, N. Barcarolle in F, op 19 (1850).    Anker Blyme, pf. 
Marco Polo DCCD 9116 [01:32]

Schumann, R. Cello concerto in A minor, op 129 (1850).    Alban Gerhardt, vc; Berlin RSO/Hannu Lintu. 
Hyperion CDA67583 [22:07]

Rossini, G. Hymn to peace (1850).    Michele Pertusi, bar; Nelson Calzi, pf; Milan Giuseppe Verdi Symphony Ch & O/Riccardo Chailly. 
Decca 470 298-2 [06:35]

Borodin, A. Piano trio in D (1850).    Moscow Trio. 
Brilliant Classics 94410 [22:03]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1850 Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Nina Fudala
 Adam, A. Overture to Giralda (1850). &nbsp;&nbsp; New Philharmonia O/Richard Bonynge. Decca 466 431-2 [07:50] Vieuxtemps, H. Rondino, op 32 no 2 (1850). &nbsp;&nbsp; Alexander Markov, vn; Dmitriy Cogan, pf. Apex 2564 67430 -0 [05:37] Gade, N. Watercolour sketches, vol. 2, op 19 (1850); Canzonetta; Capriccio, The sylph; Scherzo, from Three album leaves, op 19 (1850). &nbsp;&nbsp; Anker Blyme, pf. Marco Polo DCCD 9115 [13:12] Gade, N. Barcarolle in F, op 19 (1850). &nbsp;&nbsp; Anker Blyme, pf. Marco Polo DCCD 9116 [01:32] Schumann, R. Cello concerto in A minor, op 129 (1850). &nbsp;&nbsp; Alban Gerhardt, vc; Berlin RSO/Hannu Lintu. Hyperion CDA67583 [22:07] Rossini, G. Hymn to peace (1850). &nbsp;&nbsp; Michele Pertusi, bar; Nelson Calzi, pf; Milan Giuseppe Verdi Symphony Ch &amp; O/Riccardo Chailly. Decca 470 298-2 [06:35] Borodin, A. Piano trio in D (1850). &nbsp;&nbsp; Moscow Trio. Brilliant Classics 94410 [22:03]

Diversions in Fine Music  - 11 May 2026 - A year in retrospect: 1850

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



Telemann, G. L’alma mia fra le tempeste, from Germanicus (1704).    Jeanine de Bique, sop; Concerto Cologne/Luca Quintavalle. 
Berlin Classics 0302017BC [06:09]

Bach, J.S. Prelude, fugue and allegro in E flat, BWV998 (c1735).    Konrad Junghänel, lute. 
Harmonia Mundi RD 77097 [13:24]

Bach, W.F. Duet no 4 in F (c1770).    Wolfgang Schulz, fl; Hansjörg Schellenberger, ob. 
Sony SK 58 965 [12:02]

Bach, J.C.F. Symphony in B flat (c1792).    Leipzig CO/Morten Schuldt-Jensen. 
Naxos 8.572217 [22:42]

Schumann, C. Three romances, op 22 (1853).    Joseph Silverstein, vn; Veronica Jochum, pf. 
Pro Arte CDD 395 [09:04]

Schumann, R. Kinderscenen, op 15 (1838).    Findlay Cockrell, pf. 
Albany TROY1601/02 [15:47]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A journey through history Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Peter Poole
 Telemann, G. L&rsquo;alma mia fra le tempeste, from Germanicus (1704). &nbsp;&nbsp; Jeanine de Bique, sop; Concerto Cologne/Luca Quintavalle. Berlin Classics 0302017BC [06:09] Bach, J.S. Prelude, fugue and allegro in E flat, BWV998 (c1735). &nbsp;&nbsp; Konrad Jungh&auml;nel, lute. Harmonia Mundi RD 77097 [13:24] Bach, W.F. Duet no 4 in F (c1770). &nbsp;&nbsp; Wolfgang Schulz, fl; Hansj&ouml;rg Schellenberger, ob. Sony SK 58 965 [12:02] Bach, J.C.F. Symphony in B flat (c1792). &nbsp;&nbsp; Leipzig CO/Morten Schuldt-Jensen. Naxos 8.572217 [22:42] Schumann, C. Three romances, op 22 (1853). &nbsp;&nbsp; Joseph Silverstein, vn; Veronica Jochum, pf. Pro Arte CDD 395 [09:04] Schumann, R. Kinderscenen, op 15 (1838). &nbsp;&nbsp; Findlay Cockrell, pf. Albany TROY1601/02 [15:47]

Diversions in Fine Music  - 8 May 2026 - A journey through history

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC
Vocal and beyond
Prepared by Anabela Pina
With Ross Hayes



Anon. Hanaq pachap kusikuynin (1631).    Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore. 
Hyperion CDA67380 [04:00]

Zipoli, D. Grave tono 1; Psalm 111, Beatus Vir.    Xenia Meijer, mezz; Musica Temprana, Adrian Rodriguez Van der Spoel, dir 
Etcetera KTC 1384 [11:44]

Handel, G. Waft her angels through the slies, from Jephtha, HWV70 (1752; arr.).    Kirsten Barry, ob; Australian Brandenburg O/Paul Dyer. 
ABC 476 4056 [04:20]

Arne, T. The morning; Jenny; Sigh no more, ladies, from Songs for Shakespeare's play Much ado about nothing.    Emma Kirkby, sop; Parley of Instruments/Roy Goodman. 
Hyperion CDA66237 [14:57]

Barret, R. Fantasy on Donizetti's Lucrezia Borgia (arr. Price).    Bert Lucarelli, ob; Manhattan String Quartet. 
Price-Less D 21062 [10:29]

Kraus, J.M. Excerpts from Soliman II, or The three sultanas (1788).    Lena Hoel, sop; Barbro Örtendahl-Corin, sop; Bengt-Ola Morgny, ten; Tord Wallström, bar; Royal Opera of Sweden Ch & O/Philip Brunelle. 
Virgin VC 7 91496 2 [20:30]

Verdi, G. Fantasy on A masked ball (arr. Genin).    Patrick Gallois, fl; Richard Friedman, vn; Fabrice Pierre, hp; London FO/Ross Pople. 
DG 445 822-2 [11:31]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Anabela Pina With Ross Hayes
 Anon. Hanaq pachap kusikuynin (1631). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore. Hyperion CDA67380 [04:00] Zipoli, D. Grave tono 1; Psalm 111, Beatus Vir. &nbsp;&nbsp; Xenia Meijer, mezz; Musica Temprana, Adrian Rodriguez Van der Spoel, dir Etcetera KTC 1384 [11:44] Handel, G. Waft her angels through the slies, from Jephtha, HWV70 (1752; arr.). &nbsp;&nbsp; Kirsten Barry, ob; Australian Brandenburg O/Paul Dyer. ABC 476 4056 [04:20] Arne, T. The morning; Jenny; Sigh no more, ladies, from Songs for Shakespeare's play Much ado about nothing. &nbsp;&nbsp; Emma Kirkby, sop; Parley of Instruments/Roy Goodman. Hyperion CDA66237 [14:57] Barret, R. Fantasy on Donizetti's Lucrezia Borgia (arr. Price). &nbsp;&nbsp; Bert Lucarelli, ob; Manhattan String Quartet. Price-Less D 21062 [10:29] Kraus, J.M. Excerpts from Soliman II, or The three sultanas (1788). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lena Hoel, sop; Barbro &Ouml;rtendahl-Corin, sop; Bengt-Ola Morgny, ten; Tord Wallstr&ouml;m, bar; Royal Opera of Sweden Ch &amp; O/Philip Brunelle. Virgin VC 7 91496 2 [20:30] Verdi, G. Fantasy on A masked ball (arr. Genin). &nbsp;&nbsp; Patrick Gallois, fl; Richard Friedman, vn; Fabrice Pierre, hp; London FO/Ross Pople. DG 445 822-2 [11:31]

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