Diversions in Fine Music

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Neil McEwan Mercadante, S. Double flute concerto in D (1816; arr. Gallois).    Kazunori Seo, fl; Czech Chamber PO, Pardubice/Patrick Gallois, fl & dir. Naxos 8.573742 [16:43] Molino, F. Brilliant variations on Paisiello's Nel cor più non mi sento.    René Mora, gui. Tanidos SRD-223 [18:32] Ziani, M. Alma Redemptoris Mater (1711).    Jean Nirouët, ct; Capella Caldara/Uwe Christian Harrer. Philips 422 997-2 [07:58] Platti, G. Sonata no 7 in F (1730-40).    Elaine Funaro, fp. Wildboar WLBR9901 [11:14] Bazzini, A. Two salon pieces, op 12 (1845).    Chloe Hanslip, vn; Caspar Frantz, pf. Naxos 8.570800 [08:27] Paisiello, G. Mandolin concerto in E flat.    Artemandoline. DHM 19075841512 [15:44]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Gerald Holder With Ross Hayes Martucci, G. Theme with variations in E flat, op 58.    Nelson Goerner, Rusudan Alavidze, pf. EMI 7 21119 2 [12:56] Beethoven, L. Sonata no 8 in G, op 30 no 3 (1801-02).    Richard Tognetti, vn; Erin Helyard, fp. ABC 481 9075 [17:37] Jacquet de la Guerre, E-C. Suite no 1 in D minor, from Pieces (1687).    Elizabeth Farr, hpd. Naxos 8.557654 [24:26] Handel, G. Organ concerto in D minor, HWV304.    Simon Preston, org; English Concert/Trevor Pinnock. Archiv 479 1932 [11:55] Chopin, F. Fantasy in F minor, op 49 (1841).    Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, pf. Cetra CDAR 2002 [13:18]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1845 Prepared by Gerald Holder With Tom Forrester-Paton Bazzini, A. Two salon pieces, op 12 (1845).    Chloe Hanslip, vn; Caspar Frantz, pf. Naxos 8.570800 [08:32] Wagner, R. Overture to Tannhäuser (1842-45).    Cleveland O/George Szell. CBS M2YK 46466 [13:16] Liszt, F. Grand fantasy on themes of Paganini:The little bell and The Carnival of Venice (1845).    Leslie Howard, pf. Hyperion CDS44584 [14:26] Verdi, G. Amici! Irne lungi, from Alzira (1845).    Plácido Domingo, ten; Thomas Hampson, bar; Shulman Philharmonia Ch & O/Eugene Kohn. EMI 5 55554 2 [10:27] Mertz, J. Liebesbotschaft (1845).    Raphaella Smits, gui. Accent ACC2 8863 D [04:39] Mendelssohn, F. String quintet no 2 in G flat, op 87 (1845).    Omega Ensemble. Fine Music concert recording [27:28]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A journey through history Prepared by Jennifer Foong With Stephen Matthews Purcell, H. Overture in D minor à 4 (c1682).    London Baroque. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901327 [03:17] Handel, G. Music for the royal fireworks, HWV351 (1749).    English Concert/Trevor Pinnock. Archiv 479 1932 [18:28] Pleyel, I. Quartet.    Christoff Ogg, cl; Regula Schneider, bshn; Markus Niederhauser, bshn; Andreas Ramseier, bshn. Claves 50-9212 [16:31] Rossini, G. Sonata à quattro no 6 in D (c1804).    Members of Serenata of London ASV DCA 767 [15:05] Verdi, G. Germont’s aria, from La traviata (1853).    Robert Allman, bar; Sydney SO/Eric Clapham. LP ABC AA9059 [04:07] Dvorák, A. Romantic pieces, op 75 (1887).    Kazimierz Machala, hn; Susan Teicher, pf. Denon PAJ 101 [21:49]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Ron Crause With Ross Hayes Stradella, A. Overture to, and arias from, Santa Pelagia.    Chantal Santon Jeffery, sop; Galilei Consort/Benjamin Chénier. Alpha ALPHA 297 [13:01] Rubinstein, A. Ballet music; Caucasian dance, from The demon (1871).    Slovak PO/Michael Halász. Marco Polo 8.220451 [15:16] Schubert, F. Der Liedler, D209 (1815).    Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bar; Gerald Moore, pf. DG 477 5765 [13:23] Glinka, M. Brilliant divertimento on themes from Bellini’s La sonnambula (1832).    Alexei Bruni, vn; Mikhail Moshkunov, vn; Andrei Kevorkov, va; Erik Pozdeev, vc; Rustem Gabdulin, db; Leonid Ogrinchuk, pf. Olympia MKM 76 [13:17] Puccini, G. Si, mi chiamano Mimi, from La bohème (1896).    Renata Tebaldi, sop; Carlo Bergonzi, ten; Renato Cesari, bar; Ettore Bastianini, bar; Cesare Siepi, bass; St Cecilia Academy O/Tullio Serafin. Decca 470 280-2 [10:15] Berlin, I. Cheek to cheek (1935).    King’s Singers. Signum SIGCD 341 [04:10] Beethoven, L. 12 Variations on F on Mozart’s The magic flute, op 66 (1798).    Xavier Phillips, vc; François-Frédéric Guy, pf. Evidence Classics EVCD015 [08:44]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Neil McEwan Duport, J-L. Cello concerto no 2 in G (1785).    Frédéric Lodéon, vc; Paris Orchestral Ensemble/Jean-Pierre Wallez. LP Erato NUM 75185 [18:32] Schmelzer, J. Sonata in G, after La carolietta à 4.    Bruce Dickey, cornett; Claude Wassmer, bn; Charles Toet, tb; Dana Maiben, vn; Frances Fitch, org. EMI CDM 7 63419 2 [06:11] Schmelzer, J. Sonata in A minor à 3.    Claude Wassmer, bn; Charles Toet, tb; Dana Maiben, vn; Frances Fitch, org. EMI CDM 7 63419 2 [06:24] Ferroud, P Three pieces (1921).    Robert Aitken, fl. BIS CD-184 [08:16] Weyse, C. Signelil (1817).    Mathias Hedegaard, ten; Tove Lønskov, pf. Dacapo 8.226141 [03:28] Mikuli, K. Pieces, op 24.    Hubert Rutkowski, pf. Naxos 8.572344 [12:24] Molique, B. Quintet in D, op 35.    John Wion, fl; Eric Lewis, vn; Andrew Berdahl, va;Rosemary Glyde, va; Judith Glyde, vc. Hart HMP4W91514 [23:45]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Andrew Dziedzic Tchaikovsky, P. Capriccio italien, op 45 (1880; arr. Langer for two pianos).    Aurora Piano Quartet. Naxos 8.557717D [13:23] Schubert, F. Trio movement in E flat, D897, Notturno (1828).    Dene Olding, vn; David Pereira, vc; David Bollard, pf. Fine Music concert recording [08:41] Cherubini, L. Sonata.    Luigi Celeghin, org; Bianka Pezic, org. Naxos 8.557131 [08:04] Bach, J.S. Chaconne, from Violin partita no 2 in D minor, BWV1004 (1720; arr. Busoni).    Jayson Gillham, pf. ABC 481 7686 [13:34] Haydn, J. Sonata no 32 in G minor, Hob.XVI:44 (1778).    Ronald Brautigam, fp. BIS CD-1093 [14:03] Debussy, C. Piano trio in G (1880).    Academy Trio. Fine Music concert recording [21:43]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1961 Prepared by Andrew Patterson With Stephen Matthews Piazzolla, A. Tango: Adíos nonino (1961; arr. Vídal).    Pablo Mainetti, band; Teatre Lliure CO/Josep Pons. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901595 [08:14] Sculthorpe, P. Irkanda IV (1961).    Goldner String Quartet. Tall Poppies TP089 [10:44] Brumby, C. Four exotic dances (1961).    Geoffrey Collins, fl; Alice Giles, hp. Tall Poppies TP031 [10:08] Poulenc, F. La Dame de Monte-Carlo (1961).    Mady Mesplé, sop; Monte Carlo PO/Georges Prêtre. EMI 7 47550 2 [07:06] Dupré, M. Entrée, méditation, sortie, op 62 (1961).    Mary Preston, org. Naxos 8.554211 [09:20] Castelnuovo-Tedesco, M. Sonatina canonica, op 196 (1961).    Amadeus Guitar Duo. Naxos 8.573442 [10:06] Britten, B. Sonata in C, op 65 (1961).    Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Emanuel Ax, pf. CBS MK 44980 [22:01]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A journey through history Prepared by Anabela Pina With Stephen Matthews Trad. A new tune.    Australian Brandenburg Ch & O/Paul Dyer. ABC 481 1317 [04:26] O'Carolan, T. Carolan's receipt for whiskey.    Harp Consort/Andrew Lawrence-King. DHM 05472 77375 2 [09:40] Oswald, J. A sonata on Scots tunes.    Concerto Caledonia/David McGuiness. Linn CKD101 [10:00] Beethoven, L. The highland watch; Enchantress, farewell; Behold my love how green the groves; from 25 Scottish songs, op 108 no 22 (1818); Once more I hail Thee, from 25 Irish songs, WoO152 (1814).    Edith Mathis, sop; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bar; RIAS Chamber Choir; Andreas Roehn, vn; Georg Donderer, vc; Karl Engel, pf. DG 480 0385 [14:45] Bach, J. Christian Quintet in C for flute, oboe, violin, viola and continuo, op 11 no 1.    Members of English Concert. Archiv 423 385-2 [17:25] Strauss, E. Garland of Johann Strauss waltzes, op 292 (1894).    Johann Strauss O/Jack Rothstein. Chandos CHAN 10684(3) X [12:44] Widor, C-M. Serenade, op 10 (1870).    Thies Roorda, fl; Junko Naito, vn; Benedikt Enzler, vc; Bert Mooiman, harmonium; Alessandro Soccorsi, pf. Naxos 8.573764 [08:21]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Patrick Yeung With Peter Poole Verdi, G. È strano! ... Ah, fors’è lui, from La traviata (1853).    Joan Sutherland, sop; Maggio Musicale Fiorentino O/John Pritchard. Decca 475 6302 [07:02] Reicha, A. 18 Variations and a fantasy in G on Mozart’s Se vuol ballare, op 51 (1804).    Geoffrey Collins, fl; Dene Olding, vn; Julian Smiles, vc. Fine Music concert recording [16:00] Mozart, W. Five movements, from Mass no 19 in D minor, K626, Requiem (1791; arr. various musicians).    Elin Manahan Thomas, sop; Christine Rice, mezz; James Gilchrist, ten; Christopher Purves, bass-bar; Choir of King’s College, Cambridge; Academy of Ancient Music/Stephen Cleobury. Choir of King's College KGS0002 [16:27] Liszt, F. Reminiscences of The Puritains, from Bellini’s I Puritani (1848).    Leslie Howard, pf. Hyperion CDS44548 [19:15] Wagner, R. Siegmund! Sieh auf mich, from Die Walküre (1854-56).    Kirsten Flagstad, sop; Set Svanholm, ten; Vienna PO/Georg Solti. DG 479 1241 [21:35]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Jennifer Foong With Ross Hayes McGibbon, W. Sonata in imitation of Corelli (pub. 1734).    Lucy Russell, vn; Sarah Bevan-Baker, vn; Alison McGillivray, vc; Concerto Caledonia/David McGuiness. Linn CKD 140 [04:58] Bassi, L. Fantasy on themes from Verdi’s Rigoletto (1885).    Seunghee Lee, cl; Arlene Shrut, pf. Summit Records DCD 276 [13:02] Schmitt, J. Quartet in E minor, op 10 no 6 (1776).    Matteo Gemolo, fl; Conor Gricmanis, vn; Bianca Prieto Acera, va; Elias Bartholomeus, db. Arcana A563 [11:58] Blanc, A. Romance, op 43b.    Jeremy Polmear, ob; Stephen Stirling, hn; Richard Saxel, pf. Oboe Classics CC2022 [04:24] Conus, J. Violin concerto in E minor (1898).    Sergey Ostrovsky, vn; Bournemouth SO/Thomas Sanderling. Naxos 8.572631 [23:44] David, Félicien. Nonet in C minor (1839).    London Gabrieli Brass Ensemble/Christopher Larkin. Hyperion CDA66470 [21:05]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Ron Crause With Peter Poole Field, J. Nocturne no 16 in C (1835).    Elizabeth Joy Roe, pf. Decca 478 9672 [09:26] Kabalevsky, D. Piano concerto no 4, op 99, Prague (1979).    Kathryn Stott, pf; BBC PO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 10384 [11:57] Muffat, G. Toccata no 7, from Apparatus musico-organisticus (1690).    Martin Haselböck, org. Naxos 8.553917 [09:16] Liszt, F. Venezia e Napoli (1859).    Jorge Bolet, pf. Decca 411 803-2 [18:56] McLean, E. Sonata no 2 (2014).    Elaine Funaro, hpd; Beverly Briggs, hpd. Aliénor ARCD 84239 [09:08] Doppler, F. - Doppler, K. Fantasy and variations on themes from Verdi’s Rigoletto, op 38 (c1853).    Claudi Arimany, fl; Shigenori Kudo, fl; Alan Branch, pf. Capriccio C5301 [09:29] Silvestri, G. Fantasia di concerto.    Raffaele La Ragione, mand; Giacomo Ferrari, pf. Brilliant Classics 95096 [09:53]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1837 Prepared by Alina Corbu With Tom Forrester-Paton Hummel, J. Suite from The magic bell (1837).    London Mozart Players/Howard Shelley. Chandos CHAN 9925 [16:30] Lortzing, A. It’s enough to drive me insane, from Zar und Zimmermann (1837).    Thomas Quastoff, bass-bar; Berlin Opera O/Christian Thielemann. DG 471 493-2 [06:42] Liszt, F. Bolero: L’invito, from Soirées musicales, after Rossini (1837).    Leslie Howard, pf. Hyperion CDS44560 [03:03] Donizetti, G. Original first finale with revised stretta, from Pia de’Tolomei (1837).    Patrizia Biccirè, sop; Majella Cullagh, sop; Manuela Custer, mezz; Roberto Servile, bar; Marco Vinco, bass; London PO/David Parry. Opera Rara ORC30 [19:27] Chopin, F. Four mazurkas, op 30 (1837).    Artur Rubinstein, pf. Naxos 8.110656/7 [08:53] Mendelssohn, F. String quartet no 4 in E minor, op 44 no 2 (1837).    Ysaÿe Quartet. Decca 473 255-2 [27:18]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A journey through history Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Peter Poole Charpentier, M-A. Prelude pour le Magnificat, H533 (c1690).    Le Concert des Nations/Jordi Savall. Astrée E 8713 [09:28] Bach, J.S. Prelude, fugue and allegro in E flat, BWV998 (1735-45).    Elizabeth Farr, hpd. Naxos 8.570470-71 [11:24] Mozart, W. Prelude and fugue in F, K404a no 4 for string trio (1782).    Grumiaux Trio. Philips 422 513-2 [09:53] Beethoven, L. Two preludes through all major keys, op 39 (c1789).    Jenö Jandó, pf. Naxos 8.553798 [07:37] Liszt, F. Symphonic poem no 3: Les préludes (1848/53).    Suisse Romande O/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 9360 [15:08] Rossini, G. Prélude semi-pastoral, from Péchés de vieillesse, vol VIII, Album de château (1857-68).    Alessandro Marangoni, pf. Naxos 8.572608-09 [14:56] Verdi, G. Prelude and introduction, L’hiver est long, from Don Carlos (1867).    La Scala Ch & O/Claudio Abbado. DG 479 1919 [09:38]

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DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Ron Crause With James Hunter Veracini, F. Overture no 5 in B flat.    Musica Antiqua Cologne/Reinhard Goebel. Archiv 447 644-2 [13:55] Berwald, F. Serenade (1825).    Thomas Annmo, ten; Mikael Björk, db; Joakim Kallhed, pf; members of Arion Wind Quintet; members of Schein String Quartet. Naxos 8.553714 [14:17] Devienne, F. Trio no 3 in D minor (c1790).    Sara Ligas, fl; Salvatore Rea, va; Vladimiro Atzeni, vc. Brilliant Classics 95686 [11:16] Zelenka, J. Capriccio no 2 in G (1729).    Das Neu-Eröffnete O/Jürgen Sonnentheil. cpo 999 458-2 [13:50] Kalliwoda, J. Salon piece, op 228.    Jean-Louis Capezzali, ob; Chia Chou, pf. Pierre Verany PV794101 [09:28] Moszkowski, M. Six morceaux, op 83 (1909 -1911).    Seta Tanyel, pf. Collins 15192 [16:16]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Patrick Yeung With Andrew Dziedzic Barnekow, C. Fantasie in G minor.    Christopher Dearnley, org. Motette 10911 [09:23] Chopin, F. Polonaise-fantasy in A flat, op 61 (1845-46).    Sylvia Torán, pf. Quicksilva QS 6142 [11:03] Bach, J.S. Concerto in A minor, BWV1065 (c1730).    Anton Heiller, hpd; Erna Heiller, hpd; Kurt Rapf, hpd; Christa Landon, hpd; I Solisti di Zagreb/Antonio Janigro. Vanguard 08 2025 72 [09:59] Debussy, C. Pour le piano.    Ivo Janssen, pf. Void VOID 9902 [12:51] Beethoven, L. Sonata in G, op 14 no 2 (1799).    Geoffrey Lancaster, fp. ABC 454 501-2 [14:00] Liszt, F. Fantasy in C, Wanderer, by Schubert (transcr. c1868).    Leslie Howard, pf. Hyperion CDS44579 [22:38]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1915 Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Nina Fudala Holst, G. Japanese suite, op 33 (1915).    Ulster O/JoAnn Falletta. Naxos 8.572914 [10:17] Harty, H. In Ireland (1915).    Kenneth Smith, fl; Paul Rhodes, pf. ASV DCA 768 [07:29] Falla, M. de Seven Spanish popular songs (1915).    Victoria de los Angeles, sop; Gonzalo Soriano, pf. EMI CMS 5 65061 2 [12:28] Reger, M. Suite in G, op 131 no 1 (1915).    Matt Haimovitz, vc. DG 431 813-2 [12:12] Weinberger, J. Sonata no 2 in D minor, op 4 (1915).    Gottlieb Wallisch, pf. Grand Piano GP887 [19:43] Debussy, C. Sonata (1915).    Jean-Pierre Rampal, fl; Pierre Pasquier, alto viol; Lily Laskine, hp. Erato 0630-13705-2 [17:06]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A journey through history Prepared by Brian Drummond With Neil McEwan Anon. Danse royale.    Renaissance Players/Winsome Evans. Renaissance Players recording [05:54] Praetorius, M. Four dances from Terpsichore (pub. 1612; arr. tor four guitars).    Saffire. ABC 476 5695 [09:09] Corelli, A. Sonata in E, op 5 no 11 (pub. 1700).    Eduard Melkus, vn; Garo Atmacayan, vc; Karl Scheit, lute; Huguette Dreyfus, hpd, org; Capella Academica Wien. Archiv 427 161-2 [08:59] Bach, C.P.E. Trio sonata in B minor, Wq143 for keyboard trio (1731/47).    Ensemble of the Classic Era. ABC 456 365-2 [09:45] Boccherini, L. Quintet no 4 in D, G448, Fandango (1798).    Zoë Black, vn; Elizabeth Jones, vn; Ian Rathbone, va; Melissa Barnardi, vc; Slava Grigoryan, gui. Fine Music concert recording [15:37] Beethoven, L. Sonata no 4 in C, op 102 no 1 (1815).    Mstislav Rostropovich, vc; Sviatoslav Richter, pf. Philips 464 677-2 [14:33] Schubert, F. Rondo in B minor, D895, Rondeau brillant (1826).    Natsuko Yoshimoto, vn; Bernadette Harvey, pf. Fine Music concert recording [14:09]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Anabela Pina With Ross Hayes Josquin Desprez. Adoremus Dominum (1987; arr. Pickett).    Ensemble/Philip Pickett. Linn CKD 031 [03:45] Landi, S. Augellin; Balletto delle virtu; T'Amai gran tempo.    Stephan Van Dyck, ten; L’Arpeggiata/Christina Pluhar. Alpha Productions Alpha 904 [12:44] Schubert, F. Ballet music and Entre' actre III, from Incidental music to Rosamunde, D797 (1823).    Tasmanian SO/Sebastian Lang-Lessing. ABC 476 4740 [14:37] Galuppi, B. Rosa et Lilio.    Nuria Rial, sop; Artemandoline. DHM 19439743812 [08:21] Rameau, J-P. Air tendre pour les Muses; Gavottes pour les heures et les zéphirs, from Le temple de la gloire; Entrée de Polymnie, from Les Boréades.    Les Musiciens du Louvre/Marc Minkowski. Archiv 479 1045 [13:14] Charpentier, M-A. In navitatem Domine nosri Jesu Christe canticum (1683-85).    Les Arts Florissants/William Christie. Harmonia Mundi HMA 1901316/18 [15:07] Rossini, G. I palpiti, from Tancredi (1813; arr. Paganini; rev. Kreisler).    Gil Shaham, vn; Akira Eguchi, pf. DG 447 640-2 [09:40]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Recued from the shadows Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Ross Hayes Fesch, W. de Concerto in F for strings and continuo, op 10 no 5 (1741).    Musici Academici/Dejan Mijajev. LP Alpha BNB5-6 [07:00] Diepenbrock, A. Hymne an die Nacht, no 2: Muss immer der Morgen wiederkommen (1899).    Nathalie Stutzmann, cont; Royal Concertgebouw O/Riccardo Chailly. Radio Nederland RCO11004 [19:04] Sweelinck, J. Fantasia chromatica.    Jangoo Chapkhana, org. Move MD 3464 [08:12] Lentz, N. Harpsichord concerto no 2 in C.    Alexsander Puliaev, hpd; O van Wassenaer/Makoto Akatsu,. BIS CD-984 [11:47] Wilms, J. Piano trio in C, op 4 (pub.1799).    G.A.P. Ensemble. Brilliant Classics 96788 [20:01] Craeyvanger, K. Introduction and variations on a theme from Der Freischütz.    Johannes Möller, gui. Naxos 8.572715 [12:50]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Rex Burgess With Ross Hayes Bach, C.P.E. Sonata in B flat, Wq70 no 2 (1755).    Herbert Tachezi, org. Teldec 8.44064 [09:02] Rachmaninov, S. Romance; Tarantella, from Suite no 2, op 17 (1901).    Pamela Page, pf; Max Olding, pf. Fine Music concert recording [13:22] Poulenc, F. Suite: Napoli (1925).    Antony Gray, pf. ABC 481 1835 [09:51] Liszt, F. Vallée d’Obermann, from Années de pèlerinage: première année: Suisse (1848-64).    Stephanie McCallum, pf. ABC 476 124-8 [13:06] Ravel, M. Gaspard de la nuit (1908).    Jean-Yves Thibaudet, pf. Decca 433 515-2 [22:15] Brahms, J. Theme and variations in D minor (1860).    Daniel Barenboim, pf. DG 479 1965 [12:05]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1893 Prepared by Frank Morrison With Heather Middleton Fibich, Z. Idyll at twilight, op 39 (1893).    Czech National SO/Marek Štilec. Naxos 8.573157 [16:24] Reinecke, C. Three pieces, op 146 (1893).    Martin Rummel, vc; Roland Krüger, pf. Naxos 8.573727 [11:46] Rachmaninov, S. Suite no 1, op 5, Fantasie-tableaux (1893).    Peter Donohoe, pf; Martin Roscoe, pf. Naxos 8.557062 [22:58] Verdi, G. Falstaff ... Ola! Sir John Falstaff, from Falstaff (1893).    Enrico Facini, ten; Anthony Mee, ten; Bryn Terfel, bass-bar; Anatolij Kotscherga, bass; Berlin PO/Claudio Abbado. Decca 482 5281 [04:57] Dvorák, A. String quartet no 12 in F, op 96, American (1893).    Guarneri Quartet. RCA RD 86263 [24:01]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A journey through history Prepared and presented by Heather Middleton Marais, M. Sonate à la Maresienne for violin, viola da gamba and harpsichord (pub. 1723).    Boston Museum Trio. Centaur CRC 2129 [11:56] Anon. Hanaq pachap kusikuynin (1631).    Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore. Hyperion CDA67380 [04:00] Fernandes, G. Xicochi conetzintle.    Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore. Hyperion CDA67380 [02:02] Garcia de Zéspedes, J. Convidando esta la noche.    Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore. Hyperion CDA67380 [03:57] Benda, G. Harpsichord concerto in C (1779).    Antonin Novák, vn; Vojtech Jouza, vn; Karel Spelina, va; Frantisek Sláma, vc; Frantisek Posta, db; Josef Hála, hpd. Supraphon 11 1001-2 [14:55] Beethoven, L. Sonata in F, op 17 (1800).    David Pyatt, hn; Martin Jones, pf. Erato 3984-21632-2 [11:56] Liszt, F. The fountains of the Villa d’Este, from Years of pilgrimage, Third year (1877).    Barbara Moser, pf. Gramola 98820 [06:12] Dvorák, A. Five bagatelles, op 47 (1878).    Takács Quartet. Decca 476 2802 [16:34] Debussy, C. Prelude to the afternoon of a faun (1894; arr. Dorough).    Aralee Dorough, fl; Scott Holshouser, pf. araleedorough.com AD 2013 [09:49]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Ron Crause With Ross Hayes Thomas, A. Mais quelle est cette belle ... A vos jeux, mes amis, from Hamlet (1869).    Beverly Sills, sop; Ambrosian Opera Ch; Royal PO/Charles Mackerras. Decca 467 906-2 [14:51] Rameau, J-P. Overture to Castor et Pollux (1737).    Les Talens Lyriques/Christophe Rousset. L’Oiseau-Lyre 455 293-2 [04:17] Rossini, G. Forsake me not, hope of vengeance, from William Tell (1829).    Bryan Hymel, ten; PKF Prague Philharmonia/Emmanuel Villaume. Warner 0825646179503 [12:09] Donizetti, G. Ballet music from Les martyrs.    Philharmonia O/Antonio de Almeida. Philips 422 844-2 [14:28] Britten, B. A charm of lullabies, op 41 (1947).    Catherine Wyn-Rogers, mezz; Northern Sinfonia/Steuart Bedford. Naxos 8.557205 [13:45] Barret, R. Fantasy on Donizetti's Lucrezia Borgia (arr. Price).    Bert Lucarelli, ob; Manhattan String Quartet. Price-Less D 21062 [10:29] Pasculli, A. Homage to Bellini, after Bellini’s Il pirata and La sonnambula.    Heinz Holliger, cora; Ursula Holliger, hp. Philips 426 288-2 [08:08]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Neil McEwan Riotte, P. Notturno (c1815).    Ernö Sebestyen, vn; Edward Witsenburg, hp. Schwann 310 001 H1 [15:12] Polonais, J. Ballet (pub. 1640); Courante, after Perrichon; Sarabande (pub. 1640).    Paul O’Dette, lute. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2908250.79 [06:39] Bruneau, A. Suite from The attack on the mill (1893).    Rhenish PO/James Lockhart. Marco Polo 8.223498 [20:19] Costeley, G. Chanson à 4: Noblesse gist au coeur du vertueux.    Huelgas Ensemble/Paul Van Nevel. DHM 88985411762 [10:40] d'Anglebert, J-H. Prelude in D minor (pub. 1689).    Gustav Leonhardt, hpd. Harmonia Mundi GD 77145 [05:28] Weigl, J. Concertino.    Hans Wolfgang Dünschede, fl; Günter Zorn, ob; Dieter Klöcker, cl; Karl Hartmann, bn; Wolfgang Güttler, db; Edward Witsenburg, hp. Schwann 310 001 H1 [20:15]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Andrew Dziedzic Liszt, F. Mephisto waltz no 2 (1881).    Leif Ove Andsnes, pf. EMI 5 57002 2 [10:05] Bach, J.S. Toccata in E, BWV566 (bef. 1708).    Michel Chapuis, org. LP Telefunken 6.35082 [09:08] Falla, M. de Harpsichord concerto (1923-26).    Elizabeth Anderson, hpd; Schirmer Ensemble/Brett Kelly. Naxos 8.554366 [12:57] Grieg, E. Suite no 1 from Peer Gynt, op 46 (1874-75).    Gerard Willems, pf. ABC 481 1702 [13:21] Glanville-Hicks, P. Sonata for piano and percussion (1952).    Susanne Powell, pf; CSM Percussion Ensemble/Michael Askill. Canberra SM CSM:24 [11:16] Ravel, M. Gaspard de la nuit (1908).    Jean-Yves Thibaudet, pf. Decca 433 515-2 [22:15]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1956 Prepared by Andrew Patterson With Neil McEwan Walton, W. Overture: Johannesburg Festival (1956).    London PO/Bryden Thomson. Chandos CHAN 8968 [07:49] Piazzolla, A. Tango ballet (1956; arr. Bragato).    Flinders Quartet. Fine Music concert recording [11:50] Messiaen, O. Exotic birds (1956).    Paul Crossley, pf; London Sinfonietta/Esa-Pekka Salonen. CBS M2K 44762 [14:07] Shostakovich, D. Six Spanish songs, op 100 (1956).    Olga Borodina, mezz; Semyon Skigin, pf. Philips 446 708-2 [15:19] Hyde, M. Reflected reeds (1956).    Miriam Hyde, pf. Canberra SM CSM|:16 [04:22] Barber, S. Summer music, op 31 (1956).    Reykjavik Wind Quintet. Chandos CHAN 9174 [11:12] Sutherland, M. Quartet (1956).    Ben Opie, cora; Thibaud Pavlovic-Hobba, vn; Helen Ireland, va; Zoe Knighton, vc. ABC ABCL0013 [13:35]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A journey through history Prepared by Jennifer Foong With Michael Field Montgeroult, H. Sonata in F minor, op 5 no 2 (1811).    Mihály Berecz, pf. Palazzetto Bru Zane BZ 2006 [24:15] Mayer, E. Sonata in A minor, op 18 (1864).    Aleksandra Maslovaric, vn; Anne-Lise Longuemare, pf. Feminae [25:03] Beach, A. Three Browning songs, op 44 (1899-1900).    Stacey Alleaume, sop; Erica Kennedy, vn; Amir Farid, pf. Move MCD 613 [07:20] Bosmans, H. Largo, from Arietta (1917).    Dana Zemtsov, va; Anna Fedorova, pf. Channel Classics CCS41222 [03:00] Gipps, R. Trio, op 10 (1940).    Juliana Koch, ob; Julian Blliss, cl; Michael McHale, pf. Chandos CHAN 20290 [19:43]

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DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Jennifer Foong With Michael Field Chápi, R. Overture to La revoltosa (1897; arr. Paloma for four guitars).    Los Romeros. Philips 412 609-2 [05:00] Ragazzi, A. Sonata in G, op 1 no 8 à 4 for violin, strings and continuo (1736).    Andrés Gabetta, vn; Capella Gabetta. DHM 88875194662 [08:41] Barret, R. Fantasy on Donizetti's Lucrezia Borgia (arr. Price).    Bert Lucarelli, ob; Manhattan String Quartet. Price-Less D 21062 [10:29] Teyber, A. Horn concerto in E flat (c1782).    Hector McDonald, hn; Academy of Melbourne/Brett Kelly. Tall Poppies TP042 [15:32] Montgeroult, H. Sonata in F minor, op 5 no 2 (1811).    Mihály Berecz, pf. Palazzetto Bru Zane BZ 2006 [24:15] Emmanuel, M. Sonata, op 2 (1887).    Raphaël Perraud, vc; Laurent Wagschal, pf. Timpani 1C 1167 [14:40]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Rex Burgess With Peter Poole Mozart, W. Sonata no 8 in A minor, K310 (1778).    Tamara-Anna Cislowska, pf. Fine Music concert recording [20:30] Fauré, G. Dolly suite, op 56 (1894-97).    Darryl Coote, Max Cooke, pf. Move MD 3158 [14:34] Bach, C.P.E. Sonatas for fortepiano, clarinet and bassoon, Wq92 nos 1 to 6 (pub. 1780).    Fiati con Tasto. cpo 999 508-2 [15:59] Skryabin, A. Sonata no 2 in G sharp minor, op 18 (1892-97).    Yuja Wang, pf. DG 477 8140 [12:20] Chopin, F. Nocturnes: in C sharp minor, op posth. (1830); in C minor, op posth. (1837).    Maria João Pires, pf. DG 477 8445 [06:50] Schumann, C. Three romances, op 22 (1853).    Lisa Batiashvili, vn; Alice Sara Ott, pf. DG 479 0086 [09:26]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1842 Prepared by Chris Blower With Tom Forrester-Paton Verdi, G. Overture to Nabucco (1842).    Vienna PO/Giuseppe Sinopoli. Philips 468 183-2 [07:49] Gade, N. Nordic tone pictures, op 4 (1842)    Copenhagen Piano Duo. Danacord DACOCD 786 [08:57] Donizetti, G. Il dolce suono mi colpì di sua voce! from Lucia di Lammermoor (1842).    Joan Sutherland, sop; Paris Opera Ch; Paris Conservatoire Concerts Society O/Nello Santi. Decca 421 305-2 [16:06] Glinka, M. Dances in Naina's castle, from Ruslan and Ludmila (1842).    USSR SO/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Melodiya SUCD 10-00166 [14:54] Chopin, F. Ballade no 4 in F minor, op 52 (1842).    Ronald Farren-Price, pf. Move MD 3147 [12:36] Schumann, R. Fantasiestücke, op 88 (1842).    Christian Tetzlaff, vn; Tanja Tetzlaff, vc; Leif Ove Andsnes, pf. EMI 0 94180 2 [18:26]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A journey through history Prepared by Anabela Pina With Stephen Matthews Caresana, C. Cantata: La tarantella (1693).    Céline Scheen, sop; Valer Saadus, ct; Luciana Mancini, mezz; Zachary Wilder, ten; Vincenzo Capezzuto, alto; João Fernandes, bass; L’Arpeggiata/Christina Pluhar. Erato 0190296603617 [04:01] Uccellini, M. Aria quinta sopra la Bergamasca (1642).    La Cetra Baroque O/Andrea Marcon. Archiv 479 4595 [04:58] Zipoli, D. Adagio, from Toccata all’elevazione in F.    Alexandre Oguey, cora; Sally Maer, vc; Sinfonia Australis/William Motzing. ABC 481 6797 [09:05] Hasse, J. Fra quest’ ombre, from Solimano (1753).    Vivica Genaux, mezz; Armonia Atenea/George Petrou. Decca 478 8099 [11:43] Boccherini, L. Quintet no 4 in D, Fandango.    Rolf Lislevand, gui; José Udaeta, castanets; Le Concert des Nations/Jordi Savall. Alia Vox AV9845 [21:52] Bellini, V. Oboe concerto in E flat (pub. 1941).    Padua and Veneto O/Diego Dini Ciacci, ob & dir. cpo 777 715-2 [06:21] Schumann, R. Kinderszenen, op 15 (1838; arr. Gagné for counter-tenor, flute and harp).    Trio Beau Soir. Disques Boghei 90394 82011 [19:59]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Neil McEwan Granados, E. La maja y el ruiseñor, from Goyescas (1911).    Victoria de los Angeles, sop; Philharmonia O/Anatole Fistoulari. EMI CDH 7 64028 2 [09:40] Borne, F. Fantasia brillante on themes from Bizet’s Carmen.    Jane Rutter, fl; Gerard Willems, pf. ABC 476 6475 [11:03] Mozart, W. Martern aller Arten, from The abduction from the seraglio, K384 (1782).    Yvonne Kenny, sop; Zurich Opera House Mozart O/Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Teldec 0630-13811-9 [10:25] Peeters, F. Symphonic fantasy on an eastern Gregorian alleluia, op 13 (1925).    Roberto Marini, org. Brilliant Classics 95637 [10:01] Bach, J.S. Jesu, joy of man's desiring, BWV147 (1723; arr. Whittaker).    Choir of Westminster Cathedral; Iain Simcock, org; James O'Donnell, cond. Hyperion CDA66669 [06:21] Beethoven, L. 12 Variations on See the conqu’ring hero comes from Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, WoO45 (1796).    Zoe Knighton, vc; Amir Farid, pf. Move MD3356 [14:14] Handel, G. Jubilate for the Peace of Utrecht, 7 July 1713, HWV279.    Robin Blaze, ct; Rogers Covey-Crump, high ten; Andrew Dale Forbes, bass; Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral, London; Parley of Instruments/John Scott. Hyperion CDA67009 [16:29]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Ron Crause With James Hunter Avison, C. Concerto grosso no 4 in A minor, after Domenico Scarlatti (1744).    Tafelmusik Baroque O/Jean Lamon, vn & dir. SM5000 SMCD5061 [12:42] Ryba, J. Missa pastoralis in D (1788).    Dagmar Vankátová, sop; Pavla Ksicová, cont; Vladimír Dolezal, ten; Václav Sibera, bass; Josef Ksica, org; Czech Madrigalists Ch & O/Frantisek Xaver Thuri. Naxos 8.554428 [13:30] Blahetka, L. Introduction and variations, op 39 (c1835).    Melissa Farrow, fl; Erin Helyard, fp. ABC ABCL0068 [08:43] Myslivecek, J. Symphony in G minor, op 1 no 5 (1773).    Orfeo Baroque O/Michi Gaigg. cpo 777 050-2 [09:13] Edelmann, J. Sonata in E minor, op 10 no 2 (1782).    Sylvie Pécot-Douatte, pf. Calliope CAL 9296 [08:11] Müller, I. Trio, after a theme from Rossini’s Armida (c1828).    Dieter Klöcker, cl; Martin Ostertag, vc; Edward Witsenburg, hp. Schwann 310 001 H1 [11:12] Leclair, J-M. Sonata in D for violin and continuo, op 9 no 3 (pub.1743).    Convivium. Hyperion CDA67068 [14:30]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Patrick Yeung With Andrew Dziedzic Piazzolla, A. Libertango (c1980).    Marcello Maio, accordion; Ambre Hammond, pf. James Morrison JM-0001 [04:19] Pachelbel, J. Musical meditations on death.    Douglas Lawrence, bamboo org. Move MD 3136 [06:15] Soler, A. Sonata no 30 in G.    Gilbert Rowland, hpd. Naxos 8.553465 [09:03] Brahms, J. Variations on a theme by Paganini, op 35, bk 2 (1862-63).    Claudio Arrau, pf. Philips 432 302-2 [11:24] Shostakovich, D. Concertino in A minor, op 94 (1953).    Alexander Toradze, pf; George Vatchnadze, pf; Frankfurt RSO/Paavo Järvi. Panclassics PC 10261 [11:33] Beethoven, L. Quartet no 3 in C, WoO36 (1785).    Renaud Capuçon, vn; Lida Chen, va; Gautier Capuçon, vc; Martha Argerich, pf. EMI 3 58472 2 [18:28] Thalberg, S. Memories of Beethoven, grand fantasy on Symphony no 7, op 39 (c1835).    Francesco Nicolosi, pf. Naxos 8.553701 [17:11]

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 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 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 Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Peter Poole Pla, J. Oboe concerto in B flat.    Xenia Löffler, ob; Batzdorf Hofkapelle. Accent ACC 24388 [18:56] Soler, A. Sonata no 100 in C minor (pub. 1796).    Jacques Ogg, hpd. Globe GLO 5060 [06:47] Padilla, J. de Mirabilia testimonia.    Choir of Westminster Cathedral; Andrew Watts, dulcian; Andrew Lawrence-King, hp; Iain Simcock, org; James O’Donnell, cond. Helios CDH55317 [10:06] Tárrega, F. Variations on The carnival of Venice.    Andrew Blanch, gui. www.andrewblanch.com AB 2015 [09:15] Blasco de Nebra, M. Pastorela no 6 in E minor.    Javier Perianes, pf. Harmonia Mundi HMC 902046 [10:31] Arriaga, J. String quartet no 3 in E flat (1824).    Camerata Boccherini. Naxos 8.557628 [23:03]

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 A year in retrospect: 1932 Prepared by Frank Morrison With Tom Forrester-Paton Coates, E. London suite, London everyday (1932).    BBC PO/Rumon Gamba. Chandos CHAN 9869 [14:46] Bauer, M. Duo, op 25 (1932).    Jeremy Polmear, ob; Eli Eban, cl. Naxos 8.559253 [08:30] Price, F. Sonata in E minor (1932).    Michelle Cann, pf. Curtis Studio [24:13] Martinu, B. Two songs to negro folk poems (1932).    Jana Hrochová Wallingerová, mezz; Giorgio Koukl, pf. Naxos 8.573387 [08:52] Castelnuovo-Tedesco, M. Trio no 2 in G minor, op 70 for piano trio (1932).    Ensemble Italiano. Brilliant Classics 96007 [22:51]  

  DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A journey through history Prepared by Brian Drummond With Neil McEwan 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] Telemann, G. Sonata in C minor, from Essercizii musici (pub. 1739-40).    Owen Watkins, rec; Geoffrey Burgess, ob; Kate Morgan, vc; Tamara Rozek, hpd. Fine Music concert recording [10:55] Mozart, W. Piano trio in G, K564 (1788).    Macquarie Trio. Fine Music concert recording [17:14] Beethoven, L. Duo no 1 in C, WoO27 (c1810-15).    Susan Milan, fl; Sergio Azzolini, bn. Chandos CHAN 9108 [10:43] Schumann, R. Fairy tales, op 132 (1853).    Catherine McCorkill, cl; Julian Smiles, vc; Kathryn Selby, pf. Fine Music concert recording [15:00] Saint-Saëns, C. Septet in E flat for trumpet, strings and piano, op 65 (1881).    Nash Ensemble. Hyperion CDA67431/2 [16:34]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Paul Cooke2 With Peter Poole Bach, J.S. Cantata: Amore traditore, BWV203.    Siegfried Lorenz, bass; Matthias Pfaender, vc; Markus Strauch, db; Walter Heinz Bernstein, hpd. Brilliant Classics 93038 [14:01] Sullivan, A. Overture to The sapphire necklace (1864).    RTÉ Concert O/Andrew Penny. Marco Polo 8.223461 [10:15] Strauss, R. Transformation scene, from Daphne, op 82 (1938).    Renée Fleming, sop; London SO/Georg Solti. Decca 478 2826 [11:26] Sor, F. Variations on a theme from Mozart’s The magic flute, op 9 (c1813; arr. Schaupp).    Karin Schaupp, gui. ABC 476 524-9 [08:39] Lambert, C. The Rio Grande (1927).    BBC Singers; BBC Concert O/Barry Wordsworth. Decca 452 324-2 [14:31] Glinka, M. Serenade on themes from Donizetti’s Anna Bolena (1832).    Alexander Petrov, bn; Igor Makarov, hn; Andrei Kevorkov, va; Erik Pozdeev, vc; Rustem Gabdulin, db; Natalia Tsekhovskaya, hp; Leonid Ogrinchuk, pf. Olympia MKM 76 [20:05]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Gerald Holder With Neil McEwan Farnaby, G. Fantasia.    Glen Wilson, hpd. Naxos 8.570025 [05:20] Herbert, V. Cello concerto no 2 in E minor, op 30 (1894).    Yo-Yo Ma, vc; New York PO/Kurt Masur. Sony SK 67173 [20:43] Weckmann, M. Weine nicht.    Cantus Cölln/Konrad Junghänel. Harmonia Mundi HMC 902034 [13:42] Bennett, W. Sterndale String quartet in G (1831).    Villiers Quartet. Naxos 8.571379 [19:03] Mertz, J. Barcarole.    Paulo Lambiase, gui; Piero Viti, gui. Nuova Era 7036 [04:13] Rebel, J-F. Le tombeau de Monsieur de Lully (1695).    Musica Antiqua Cologne/Reinhard Goebel. Archiv 415 298-2 [15:51]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Andrew Dziedzic Turina, J. Gypsy dances, op 55 (c1931).    Jordi Masó, pf. Naxos 8.557150 [13:56] Mozart, W. Sonata in B flat, K10 (1764).    Rachel Podger, vn; Gary Cooper, fp. Channel CCS SA 28109 [13:44] Debussy, C. Pour le piano (1894/1901).    Noël Lee, pf. Auvidis V 4440 [12:23] Arne, T. Harpsichord concerto in G minor (pub. c1787).    George Malcolm, hpd; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Decca 440 033-2 [10:32] Bach, J.S. Toccata and fugue in D minor, BWV565 (bef. 1708).    Peter Kneeshaw, org. Fine Music concert recording [09:00] Schubert, F. Fantasie in F minor, D940 (1828).    Copenhagen Piano Duo. Danacord DACOCD 786 [20:00]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1856 Prepared by Andrew Patterson With Stephen Matthews Wallace, V. Brilliant fantasia on My nanny, O!; My ain kind dearie; Bonnie Dundee (1856).    Rosemary Tuck, pf; Richard Bonynge pf. Naxos 8.572775 [05:13] Wagner, R. Winterstürme, Du bist der Lenze, from Die Walküre (1854-56). Winterstürme, Du bist der Lenze, from Die Walküre (1854-56).    Deborah Riedel, sop; Stuart Skelton, ten; Adelaide SO/Asher Fisch. Melba MR 301133-34 [14:38] Lalo, E. Sonata (1856).    Valentin Radutiu, vc; Per Rundberg, pf. Hänssler CD98.654 [24:41] Auber, D-F-E. Laughing song, from Manon Lescaut (1856).    Amelia Farrugia, sop; BBC SO/Alexander Briger. Decca 987 5237 [04:09] Schumann, C. Romance in B minor (1856).    Helene Boschi, pf. Calliope CAL 9211 [05:25] Bruch, M. String quartet in C minor, op 9 (1856).    Isos Quartet. Schwann 3-6486-2 [24:55]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A journey through history Prepared by Jennifer Foong With Michael Field Boccherini, L. String quintet in A minor, op 25 no 6 (1778).    La Magnifica Comunità. Brilliant Classics 94386 [15:54] Mendelssohn, F. Quartet in E flat, op 12 (1823).    Coull String Quartet. Hyperion CDS 44051/53 [24:35] Glinka, M. Serenade on themes from Donizetti’s opera Anna Bolena (1832).    Alexander Petrov, bn; Igor Makarov, hn; Andrei Kevorkov, va; Erik Pozdeev, vc; Rustem Gabdulin, db; Natalia Tsekhovskaya, hp; Leonid Ogrinchuk, pf. Olympia MKM 76 [20:05] Sinigaglia, L. 12 Variations on a theme by Franz Schubert, op 19 (1903).    Christian Schmitt, ob; Alessandra Gentile, pf. stradivarius STR 37102 [08:32] Pierné, G. Voyage au pays du tendre (1936).    Carol Wincenc, fl; Peter Carter, vn; Keith Lovell, va; Bruno Schrecker, vc; Vanessa McKeand, hp. Virgin VC 7 90721 2 [11:01]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Ron Crause With Ross Hayes Wagner, R. Overture to Tannhäuser (1845).    Oslo PO/Mariss Jansons. EMI 9 73399 2 [13:45] Arriaga, J. Erminia.    Rosamund Illing, sop; Melbourne SO/Heribert Esser. ABC 434 898-2 [13:50] Giuliani, M. Potpourri from Rossini’s Tancredi, op 76 (pub. 1817).    Mikael Helasvuo, fl; Jukka Savijoki, gui. BIS CD-413 [14:18] Caldara, A. Quel buon pastor son io, from La morte d’Abel.    Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; Il Giardino Armonico/Giovanni Antonini. Decca 478 2558 [10:22] Donizetti, G. Ballet music from Les martyrs.    Philharmonia O/Antonio de Almeida. Philips 422 844-2 [14:28] Rossini, G. Forsake me not, hope of vengeance, from William Tell (1829).    Bryan Hymel, ten; PKF Prague Philharmonia/Emmanuel Villaume. Warner Classics 0825646179503 [12:49]