



Diversions in Fine Music - 3 April 2026 - A Journey through history
DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A Journey through history Prepared by Brian Drummond With Michael Field Danzi, F. Sonata concertante in B flat (c1818). Gabor Reeves, cl; Rachel Valler, pf. Fine Music tape archive [18:23] Kuhlau, F. Sonatina in C, op 55 no 6 (pub. 1823). Jenö Jandó, pf. Naxos 8…

Diversions in Fine Music - 2 April 2026 - Vocal and beyond
DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Anabela Pina With Ross Hayes Anon. L'appel a la fête. Coro de Niños Cantores de Córdoba; Ensemble Elyma/CGabriel Garrido. [14:18] Garcia de Zéspedes, J. Convidando está la noche. Anders Miolin, gui. BIS SACD 2026 [05:00] Anon. Ninn…

Diversions in Fine Music - 1 April 2026 - Rescued from the shadows
DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Robert Gilchrist Galuppi, B. Sonata in B flat. Matteo Napoli, pf. Naxos 8.572672 [08:30] Ippolitov-Ivanov, M. Caucasian sketches, suite no 2, op 42, Iveria (1896). Sydney SO/Christopher Lyndon-Gee. M…

Diversions in Fine Music - 31 March 2026 - Colours of the keyboard
DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Gerald Holder With Ross Hayes Wieniawski, H. Variations on an original theme, op 15 (1854). Ruggiero Ricci, vn; Joanna Gruenberg, pf. Unicorn-Kanchana UKCD 2048 [10:25] Bach, J.S. Fantasia in G, BWV572 (1708-17). André Marchal…

Diversions in Fine Music - 30 March 2026 - A year in retrospect: 1770
DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1770 Prepared by Gerald Holder With Tom Forrester-Paton Stamitz, C. Sinfonia concertante in A (1770). Franz Beyer, va; Thomas Blees, vc; Collegium Aureum/Franzjosef Maier. DHM 05472 77457 2 [18:11] Bach, C.P.E. Duo (1770). Michel Portal, cl;…

Diversions in Fine Music - 27 March 2026 - A journey through history
DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A journey through history Prepared by Jennifer Foong With Neil McEwan Vivaldi, A. Bassoon concerto in B flat, RV501, La notte. Peter Whelan, bn; La Serenissima/Adrian Chandler. Avie AV2344 [09:07] Forqueray, J-B-A. Suite no 1 (pub. 1747). Christophe Coin, bass vi…

Diversions in Fine Music - 26 March 2026 - Vocal and beyond
DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Ron Crause With Christina MacGuinness Beethoven, L. Ah! perfido: Scene and aria, from Achille in Sciro, op 65 (1795-96). Maria Callas, sop; Conservatoire Concerts Society O/Nicola Rescigno. EMI CDC 7 54437 2 [14:25] Liszt, F. Réminiscen…

Diversions in Fine Music - 25 March 2026 - Rescued from the shadows
DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Neil McEwan Ziehrer, C. Overture to Ball at the court (1911). Slovak State PO/Christian Pollack. Marco Polo 8.225332 [08:39] Durosoir, L. Trilogie: Improvisation, Maïade, Divertissement (1931). Raphaël Mer…

Diversions in Fine Music - 24 March 2026 - Colours of the keyboard
DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Andrew Dziedzic Byrd, W. Fantasia. Nicholas Parle, virginals. MBS 26 CD [07:06] Bach, C.P.E. Sonata in B flat, Wq70 no 2 (1755). Herbert Tachezi, org. Teldec 8.44064 [09:02] Mozart, W. Piano concerto in A…

Diversions in Fine Music - 23 March 2026 - A year in retrospect: 1946
DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1946 Prepared by Andrew Patterson With Stephen Matthews Ginastera, A. Suite of native dances, op 15 1946; (orch. Cohen). Jerusalem SO/Gisèle Ben-Dor. Naxos 8.570999 [09:16] Somers, H. Three sonnets (1946). Karen Quinton, pf. Centrediscs CMC…