Diversions in Fine Music

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DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1822 Prepared by Andrew Patterson With Stephen Matthews Fesca, F. Overture to Omar and Leila, op 28 (1822).    North German Radio PO/Frank Beermann. cpo 999 889-2 [08:36] Rossini, G. Riedi al soglio, from Zelmira (1822).    Joyce DiDonato, mezz; Rémi Mathieu, ten; Nabil Suliman, bar; Lyon National Opera Ch & O/Riccardo Minasi. Erato 08256 463656 2 3 [08:13] Schubert, F. To the distant beloved, D765 (1822).    Peter Schreier, ten; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDJ33018 [03:04] Mendelssohn, F. Quintet in C minor (1822; arr. Baermann).    Dieter Klöcker, cl; members of Consortium Classicum. Orfeo C314 941 A [22:16] Beethoven, L. Sonata no 31 in A flat, op 110 (1821-22).    Alfred Brendel, pf. Philips 438 374-2 [19:09] Mendelssohn, Fanny. Piano quartet in A flat (1822).    Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective. Chandos CHAN 20256 [17:45]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Music in the wind Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Michael Field Benjamin, A. Harmonica concerto (1953).    Tommy Reilly, harmonica; London Sinfonietta/David Atherton. LP Argo ZRG 905 [17:11] Emmanuel, M. Sonata in B flat, op 29 (1936).    Fabrice Wigishoff, bugle; Laurent Wagschal, pf. Timpani 1C1167 [06:11] Lambardi, F. Canto del Dio pane e i suoi silvani.    Andrew King, ten; John Mark Ainsley, ten; Christopher Robson, alto; Michael George, bar; Keith McGowan, crumhorn; Giles Lewin, crumhorn; Penny Pay, crumhorn; Andrew Watts, crumhorn; David Roblou, regal; Philip Pickett, cond. L’Oiseau-Lyre 425 610-2 [07:31] Zamfir, G. Panpipes concerto no 1 in G.    Gheorghe Zamfir, panpipes; Monte Carlo PO/Lawrence Foster. LP Philips 412 221-1 [16:15] Telemann, G. Concerto in F.    Lorenzo Coppola, chalumeau; Tindaro Capuano, chalumeau; members of La Stagione Frankfurt. cpo 999 907-2 [11:20] Atherton, M. Excerpts from Tuned in (2010).    Rachel Tolmie, cora. Wirripang Wirr 107 [08:16] Vivaldi, A. Sonata in A minor, RV43 (c1725; transcr. Kolneder).    Gregory van der Struik, tb; Pastór de Lasala, org. Fine Music concert recording [10:55]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Ron Crause With Ross Hayes Lovreglio, D. Fantasia on themes from Verdi’s La traviata, op 45.    Colin Bradbury, cl; Oliver Davies, pf. ASV DCA 701 [10:12] Purcell, H But death, alas! ... When I am laid in earth ... With drooping wings, from Dido and Aeneas (1689).    Janet Baker, mezz; St Anthony Singers; Thurston Dart, hpd; English CO/Anthony Lewis. Decca 476 7091 [09:06] Holst, G. Ballet music from The perfect fool, op 39 (1918-22).    BBC NO of Wales/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHSA 5069 [11:32] Beethoven, L. Six Gellert songs, op 48 (1803).    Lauris Elms, cont; Geoffrey Parsons, pf. LP ABC RRCS 1287 [13:44] Thalberg, S. Introduction and variations on the barcarole, from The elixir of love.    Francesco Nicolosi, pf. Marco Polo 8.223365 [12:18] Mahler, G. Five songs on poems by Friedrich Rückert (1902).    Thomas Hampson, bar; Vienna PO/Leonard Bernstein. DG 477 8825 [22:24]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Paul Cooke With Neil McEwan Hide program items. Wassenaer, U. Concerto in G for strings, op 9 no 1 (pub. 1740).    Stuttgart CO/Karl Munchinger. Decca 425 728-2 [13:10] Boïeldieu, F-A. Sonata in E flat, op 8 (pub. 1818).    Hans Rudolf Stalder, cl; Zsuzsanna Sirokay, pf. Jecklin 578-2 [12:03] Malibran, M. La voix qui dit: je t’aime; La Bayadère, from Album lyrique (1828).    Cristina Bayón, sop; Jesús Pineda, gui. Brilliant Classics 96729 [05:02] Bazzini, A. Three lyric pieces, op 41 (1863).    Chloe Hanslip, vn; Caspar Frantz, pf. Naxos 8.570800 [15:51] Novak, V. Serenades, op 9 (1895-96).    Niel Immelman, pf. Meridian CDE 84555 [10:30] Arriaga, J. String quartet no 3 in E flat (1824).    Quatuor Modigliani. Mirare MIR 168 [22:23]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Ross Hayes Peeters, F. Toccata, fugue et hymne sur Ave Maris Stella, op 28 (1933).    Roberto Marini, org. Brilliant Classics 95637 [09:41] Purcell, H. Suite no 4 in A minor (pub.1696).    Kenneth Gilbert, hpd. Harmonia Mundi HMA1951496 [06:03] Schubert, F. Sonata no 5 in A flat, D557 (1817).    András Schiff, pf. Decca 440 307-2 [12:29] Enescu, G. Concert piece (1903-06).    John Gould, va; Merran McLaren, pf. Fine Music tape archive [08:47] Turina, J. Gypsy dances, op 55 (c1931).    Jordi Masó, pf. Naxos 8.557150 [13:03] Mahler, G. Quartet in A minor (1854-56).    Sascha Maisky, vn; Lyda Chen, va; Mischa Maisky, vc; Lily Maisky, pf. EMI 7 21119 2 [12:33] Liszt, F. Symphonic poem: Les préludes (1849-55; transcr. Liszt c1855).    Tami Kanazawa, pf; Yuval Admony, pf. Naxos 8.570736 [15:17]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1944 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Tom Forrester-Paton Andriessen, H. Variations on a theme by Couperin (1944).    Paul Verheij, fl; Ernestine Stoop, hp; Netherlands Radio CO/David Porcelijn. Brilliant Classics 96105 [15:54] Turina, J. Poema fantástico, op 98 (1944).    Jordi Masó, pf. Naxos 8.572141 [15:34] Milhaud, D. Suite Française, op 248 (1944).    Eastman Wind Ensemble/Frederick Fennell. Mercury 478 5092 [15:59] Vaughan Williams, R. A song of thanksgiving (1944).    John Gielgud, speaker; Lynne Dawson, sop; London Oratory Junior Choir; John Scott, org; City of London Sinfonia/Matthew Best. Hyperion CDA66569 [16:12] Barber, S. The Capricorn concerto, op 21 (1944).    Louise Ditullio, fl; Allan Vogel, ob; Anthony Plog, tpt; Pacific SO/Keith Clark. Varèse-Sarabande VCD 47211 [18:12]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Music in the wind Prepared by Gerald Holder With Stephen Matthews Vivaldi, A. Double concerto in C, RV537 (arr. Leppard).    Wynton Marsalis, tpt; English CO/Raymond Leppard. LP CBS M 42478 [07:27] Weber, C.M. Romance (c1811-21).    Elijah Baker, tb; Julia Brimo, pf. Fine Music concert recording [07:22] Sculthorpe, P. Kakadu (1988).    Alexa Murray, cora; William Barton, did; Queensland SO/Michael Christie. ABC 476 192-1 [16:14] Janácek, L Capriccio (1926).    Vladislav Kozerka, tpt; Jan Fiser, tpt; Jiří Odcházel, tb; Jan Hyncica, tb; Antonin Keller, tb; Jan Novotny, tuba; Ivan Klánsky, pf; Tomás Koutnik, cond. Praga Digitals PRD 250 316 [18:12] Mendelssohn, F. Concert piece no 1 in F minor, op 113 (1832).    Sabine Meyer, cl; Wolfgang Meyer, bshn; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Kenneth Sillito. EMI 5 57359 2 [07:26] Beethoven, L. Wind octet in E flat, op 103 (1792).    Lothar Koch, ob; Gerhard Stempnik, ob; Karl Leister, cl; Peter Geisler, cl; Günter Piesk, bn; Henning Trog, bn; Gerd Seifert, hn; Manfred Klier, hn. DG 439 852-2 [22:17]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Patrick Yeung With Peter Poole Verdi, G. Nume, custode e vindice, from Aïda (1871).    Plácido Domingo, ten; Nicolai Ghiaurov, bass; La Scala Ch & TO/Claudio Abbado. DG 415 286-2 [04:24] Beethoven, L. Twelve variations on Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen, from Mozart’s The magic flute, op 66 (1796).    Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Emanuel Ax, pf. CBS M2K 42446 [11:14] Duruflé, M. Four motets on Gregorian themes, op 10 (1960).    Sydney Chamber Choir/Thomas Wilson. Fine Music concert recording [07:20] Barret, R. Fantasy on Donizetti's Lucrezia Borgia (arr. Price).    Bert Lucarelli, ob; Manhattan String Quartet. Price-Less D 21062 [10:29] Donizetti, G. Ah! mes amis ... Pour mon âme, from The daughter of the regiment (1840).    Luciano Pavarotti, ten; Royal Opera House Ch & O/Richard Bonynge. Decca 417 638-2 [06:57] Mozart, W. Ballet music from Idomeneo, K367 (1781).    Cleveland Baroque O/Jeannette Sorrell. Apollo’s Fire AV2159 [16:20] Tchaikovsky, P. Letter scene, from Eugene Onegin (1879).    Renée Fleming, sop; Larissa Diadkova, mezz; London SO/Georg Solti. Decca 478 2826 [21:16]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Jennifer Foong With Michael Field Lotti, A. Oboe concerto in A.    Heinz Holliger, ob; I Musici. Philips 420 189-2 [14:42] Brillon de Jouy, A. Sonata no 8 in A minor (c1760-70).    Nicolas Horvath, pf. Grand Piano GP872-73 [06:33] Romberg, B. Sonata in B.    Klaus Storck, vc; Helga Storck, hp. LP Telefunken 6.41020 [11:23] Herz, H. Dramatic fantasy, op 89.    Philip Martin, pf. Hyperion CDA67606 [14:22] Crusell, B. Quartet no 2 in C minor, op 4 (1804).    Thea King, cl; members of Allegri String Quartet. Hyperion CDA66077 [18:05] Emmanuel, M. Sonata, op 2 (1887).    Raphaël Perraud, vc; Laurent Wagschal, pf. Timpani 1C1167 [14:40]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Frank Morrison With Louise Holt Arensky, A. Suite no 1, op 15 (1888).    Joan Yarbrough, pf; Robert Cowan, pf. Pantheon D 07183 [13:24] Telemann, G. Fantasy no 14 in C, from 36 Fantasies (1732-33).    Joseph Payne, hpd. Centaur CRC 2530/2531 [06:18] Schubert, F. The linden tree, D911 no 5, from Winterreise (1827).    Olaf Bär, bar; Geoffrey Parsons, pf. EMI CDC 7 49334 2 [04:59] Prokofiev, S. Sonata no 9 in C, op 103 (1947).    Sviatoslav Richter, pf. Divox CDX-25252/3-2 [24:44] Busi, G. Sonata II: Adagio, from Four sonatas.    Luigi Celeghin, org; Bianka Pezic, org. Naxos 8.557131 [06:44] Eberl, A. Piano trio in B flat, op 8 no 2.    Pleyel Trio. Christophorus CHE 0131-2 [22:52]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1906 Prepared by Gerald Holder With Nina Fudala. Holbrooke, J. String quartet no 1 in D minor, op 17b, Fantasie (1906).    Bridge Quartet. EMR CD025 [14:58] Debussy, C. Images, series 1 (1906).    Roy Howat, pf. Tall Poppies TP094 [15:29] Grieg, E. Hymns: Hvad est du dog skjøn; Guds sønn har gjort mig fri, op 74 (1906).    Harald Bjørkøy, bar; Malmö Chamber Choir/Dan-Olof Stenlund. Simax PSC 1027 [10:28] Albéniz, I. Triana; El puerto; El Albaicín, from Iberia (1906).    West Australian SO/Jorge Mester. ABC 438 198-2 [17:10] Fauré, G. Suite: Dolly, op 56 (1906; arr.).    Amsterdam Guitar Trio. Newton 8802093 [13:59] Skryabin, A. Four pieces, op 51 (1906).    Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf. Decca 425 081-2 [06:54]

DIVERSION IN FINE MUSIC Music in the wind Prepared by James Nightingale With Peter Poole Hide program items. Weber, C.M. Clarinet concertino in E flat, op 26 (1811).    City of London Sinfonia/Michael Collins, cl & dir. Chandos CHAN 10702 [09:01] Bliss, A. Conversations (1920).    Nicholas Daniel, ob; Michael Cox, fl; Maggini Quartet. Naxos 8.557108 [15:09] Bach, J.S. Sonata in E flat, BWV1031 (1736-37).    Pauliina Fred, fl; Aapo Häkkinen, hpd. Naxos 8.573376 [09:05] Hurlstone, W. Sonata in F (1891).    Peter Musson, bn; Stephen Emmerson, pf. Continuum CCD 1079 [17:05] Villa-Lobos, H. Sextuor mystique (1917).    Jacques Castagner, fl; Robert Casier, ob; Jean-Marie Londeix, alto sax; Ramon de Herrera, gui; Lily Laskine, hp; Henriette Puig-Roget, celeste. EMI 5 72360 2 [07:37] Cartellieri, A. Quartet no 4 in E flat.    Dieter Klöcker, cl; members of Consortium Classicum. MDG 301 1483-2 [20:32]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Neil McEwan Hide program items. Diack, J. Michael Sing a song of sixpence; Little Jack Horner; Jack and Jill (arr. Mackerras).    Owen Brannigan, bass-bar; Pro Arte O/Charles Mackerras. Decca 442 9077 [06:21] Dohnányi, E. Variations on a nursery song, op 25.    Zoltán Kocsis, pf; Budapest FO/Iván Fischer. Philips 456 874-2 [22:33] Dupré, M. Variations on Adeste Fideles.    Janette Fishell, org. Naxos 8.553919 [09:46] Edwards, R. Five carols from Quem quaeritis (1967).    Sydney Chamber Choir/Nicholas Routley. Fine Music concert recording [08:56] Falla, M. de Pantomima e Cancion (arr. Schiff); Ritual fire dance (arr. Piatigorsky), from El amor brujo (1915).    Alban Gerhard, vc; Rina Dokshinsky, pf. EMI 5 73164 2 [09:01] Wagner, R. Farewell, you bold, wonderful child; Magic fire music, from The Valkyrie (1854-56).    Bryn Terfel, bass-bar; Berlin PO/Claudio Abbado. DG 471 348-2 [16:12] Mozart, W. Overture to The magic flute, K620 (1791; transcr. Heindenreich).    Melbourne Windpower/Richard Runnels. Move MD 3110 [04:28]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Ron Crause With James Hunter Torelli, G. Concerto grosso in E minor, op 8 no 9 (pub. 1709).    Mariana Sirbu, vn; I Musici. Philips 432 118-2 [13:35] Boccherini, L. Aria accademica no 3 (1786-92).    Sandra Pastrana, sop; O dell’Istituto Superiore di Studi; Musicali Luigi Boccerini di Lucca/GianPaolo Mazzoli. Brilliant Classics 95280 [13:05] Marais, M. Pièces in trio in E minor (1692).    Purcell Quartet. Hyperion CDA66310 [13:39] Petrini, F. Symphony with harp.    Marielle Nordmann, hp; Auvergne O/Jean-Jacques Kantorow. FNAC 592099 [13:06] Vorísek, J. Fantasia, op 12 (1822).    Radoslav Kvapil, pf. Unicorn-Kanchana DKP(CD)9145 [11:06] Molino, F. Trio in D, op 45, for flute, viola and guitar.    Sérénade à trois. cpo 777 448-2 [14:38]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Patrick Yeung With Andrew Dziedzic Hide program items. Skryabin, A. Fantasy in B minor, op 28 (1900).    Bernd Glemser, pf. Naxos 8.553158 [08:30] Rameau, J-P. La poule, from Nouvelles suites de pièces de clavecin (1728).    Nicholas Parle, hpd. Tall Poppies TP057 [06:19] Shostakovich, D. Concertino in A minor, op 94 (1953).    Lucas Jussen, pf; Arthur Jussen, pf. DG 485 5371 [09:17] Herold, F. Overture, from Zampa (1831).    The [Britannic] organ. OEHMS Classics OC 840 [09:02] Paderewski, I. Variations and fugue on an original theme in A minor, op 11 (c1883).    Karol Radziwonowicz, pf. Harmonia Mundi LCD 2781073/75 [13:28] Bach, J. Christian Sonata in G, op 17 no 1 (1762).    Robert Woolley, fp. Chandos CHAN 0543 [12:14] Medtner, N. Sonata reminiscenza in A minor, op 38 no 1 (1918-20).    Nikolai Demidenko, pf. Hyperion CDA66636 [18:39]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1873 Prepared by Frank Morrison With Tom Forrester-Paton Bizet, G. Overture: Patrie, op 19 (1873).    Montreal SO/Charles Dutoit. Decca 452 102-2 [12:33] Brahms, J. Variations on a theme by Joseph Haydn, op 56b (1873).    Silke-Thora Matthies, pf; Christian Köhn, pf. Naxos 8.553654 [18:23] Klughardt, A. Schilflieder, op 28 (1873).    Albrecht Mayer, ob; Tabea Zimmerman, va; Markus Becker, pf. Decca 478 3564 [19:00] Wagner, R. Prelude; Weia! Waga! Woge, du welle!, from Das Rheingold (1873).    Eric Owens, bass-bar; Rhinemaidens; Metropolitan Opera Ch & O/James Levine. DG 479 0638 [06:44] Verdi, G. String quartet in E minor (1873).    Amadeus Quartet. DG 479 1924 [23:23]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Music in the wind Prepared by Paul Cooke With Neil McEwan Bassi, L. Fantasia di concerto on themes from Verdi’s opera Rigoletto.    Alessandro Carbonare, cl; Andrea Dindo, pf. Harmonia Mundi HMA 1951722 [12:22] Moscheles, I. Concertante in F.    Marc Grauwels, fl; Joris van den Hauwe, ob; Belgian RT SO/André Vandernoot. Naxos 8.555977 [13:34] Beamish, S. Lament, from Seavaigers (2011; arr. Crabb).    Genevieve Lacey, rec; James Crabb, acc. ABC 481 1874 [08:05] Zelenka, J. Sonata à due bassi no 5 in F (1719-22).    Ingo Goritzki, ob; Burkhard Glaetzner, ob; Knut Sönstevold, bn; Achim Beyer, vn; Siegfried Pank, bass viol; Walter Bernstein, hpd. Berlin Classics 0012852BC [16:46] Ford, A. Clarion (1990-6).    James Nightingale, sax. Tall Poppies TP128 [06:21] Herzogenberg, H. Trio in D, op 61 (1889).    Jeremy Polmear, ob; Stephen Stirling, hn; Richard Saxel, pf. Oboe Classics CC2022 [21:37]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Anabela Pina With Ross Hayes Gottschalk, L. Ave Maria (c1864; arr. Rosenberg).    Melissa Barrick, sop; Hot Springs Festival SO/Richard Rosenberg. Naxos 8.559320 [05:56] Anon. Quis me a te sponse separabit.    Henry Villca, ten; Florilegium/Ashley Solomon. Channel Classics CCS SA 24806 [07:22] Mozart, W. Non temer, amato bene, K505 (1786; arr. Spindler).    Albrecht Mayer, ob d’amore; Vital Julian Frey, fp; German Philharmonic CO, Bremen. DG 483 8232 [09:00] Leo, L. Salve Regina in F.    Ensemble &cetera. DHM G0100032619026 [15:00] Strauss, R. Waltzes, from Der Rosenkavalier (1911; arr. Prihoda).    Gil Shaham, vn; Akira Eguchi, pf. DG 447 640-2 [07:29] Bishop, H. Excerpts from A comedy of errors (1821).    Susan Gritton, sop; Julia Gooding, sop; Musicians of the Globe/Philip Pickett. Decca 470 381-2 [14:42] Giuliani, M. Introduction and variations on a theme of Rossini, op 101; Introduction and variations on a theme of Pietro Generali, op 102.    Ensemble Urs Mächler. Nuova Era 7194 [18:25]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Ross Hayes Cannabich, C. Symphony no 55 in C.    Freiburg Baroque O/Gottfried von der Goltz. DG 486 3502 [13:27] Jaëll, M. Voix du printemps (1885).    Roberto Prosseda, Alessandro Ammara, pf. Palazzetto Bru Zane BZ 2006 [11:06] Schobert, J. Sonata in E flat, op 6 no 1 (pub. 1766).    Four Nations Ensemble. ASV GAU 172 [14:07] Boëllmann, L. Suite gothique, op 25 (1895).    Michael Dudman, org. Walsingham 3 WAL 8023 2 [13:29] Rousseau, J-J. Four airs for two clarinets (1770).    Michel Portal, cl; Paul Meyer, cl. EMI 5 56732 2 [07:45] Cavalli, F. Kyrie; Gloria, from Messa concertata.    Seicento; Parley of Instruments/Peter Holman. Hyperion CDA66970 [18:54]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Rex Burgess With Sue Jowell Bach, J.S. Prelude and fugue in A minor, BWV543.    Christopher Herrick, org. Hyperion CDA66791/2 [10:02] Shostakovich, D. Prelude and fugue in B flat minor, op 87 no 16 (1950-51).    Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf. Decca 466 066-2 [09:41] Alkan, C-V. Chants, bk 3, op 65 (c1859).    Stephanie McCallum, pf. Toccata TOCC 0157 [19:25] Koechlin, C. Chansons bretonnes, bk 1, op 115 (1931).    Mats Lidström, vc; Bengt Forsberg, pf. Hyperion CDA66979 [15:19] Schubert, F. Sonata no 3 in E, D459 (1816).    Tessa Birnie, pf. ABC 476 647-9 [25:46]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1888 Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Tom Forrester-Paton Delany, J. Overture to Captain Cook (1888).    Adelaide SO/Carl Pini. ABC 446 279-2 [09:18] Waterson, J. Concert piece: Andante and polonaise (1888).    Colin Bradbury, cl; Oliver Davies, pf. ASV DCA 701 [08:01] Massenet, J. Esprits de l’air! Esprits de l’onde!; Roland! Roland! Roland! from Esclarmonde (1888).    Joan Sutherland, sop; Huguette Tourangeau, mezz; John Alldis Choir; National PO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 475 6302 [06:36] MacDowell, E. Lamia, op 29 (1888).    Xiayin Wang, pf; BBC PO/John Wilson. Chandos CHAN 20305 [12:31] Albéniz, I. Serenata, no 12, from Twelve characteristic pieces, op 92 (1888).    Xavier de Maistre, hp; Lucero Tena, castanets. Sony 88985450452 [04:52] Glazunov, A. Prelude and two mazurkas, op 25 (1888).    Stephen Coombs, pf. Hyperion CDA66866 [14:45] Gade, N. String quartet in D, op 63 (1888).    Kontra Quartet. BIS CD-516 [22:58]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Music in the wind Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Michael Field Roggen, D. Euphonium concerto in B flat.    Roland Fröscher, euphonium; Capella Istropolitana/Dominique Roggen. Naxos 8.570725 [09:32] Carr-Boyd, A. Balmoral Beach rag (2009).    Joshua Clarke, cornet; John Martin, pf. Wirripang Wirr 029 [06:35] Schütz, H. Buccinate in neomenia tuba, SWV275 no 19, from Symphoniae sacrae op 6 (pub. 1629).    John Elwes, ten; Guy de Mey, ten; Bernard Fabré-Garrus, bass; Jean-Pierre Canihac, tpt; Philippe Matharel, cornett; Jean-Luis Fiat, curtal; Bernard Fourtet, bass sackbut; Matthias Spaeter, chitarrone; Willem Jansen, org. LP Erato NUM 75234 [03:39] Schütz, H. Attendite, popule meus, SWV270 (1629).    Bernard Fabré-Garrus, bass; Bernard Fourtet, ten sackbut; François Février, ten sackbut; Harry Ries, alto sackbut; Richard Lester, bass sackbut; Claire Giardelli, bass viol; Matthias Spaeter, chitarrone; Willem Jansen, org. LP Erato NUM 75234 [07:02] Schütz, H. Veni, dilecte mi, SWV274 (1629).    Véronique Dietschy, sop; Brigitte Bellamy, sop; John Elwes, ten; Guy de Mey, ten; François Février, ten sackbut; Bernard Fourtet, bass sackbut; Claire Giardelli, vc; Willem Jansen, org. LP Erato NUM 75234 [04:53] Oswald, J. Greensleeves.    Alison Melville, fl, rec. early-music.com EMCCD-7761 [02:01] Vaughan Williams, R. Tuba concerto in F minor (1954).    Arnold Jacobs, tuba, Chicago SO/Daniel Barenboim. DG 442 8333 [11:42] Loeillet de Gant, J.B. Sonata in B flat, op 3 no 9 (1715; arr.).    Ludwig Güttler, tpt; Friedrich Kircheis, org. Berlin Classics 0012892BC [12:42] Telemann, G. Paris quartet no 2 in A minor, TWV43:a2 (1738).    Wilbert Hazelzet, fl; Monica Huggett, vn; Sarah Cunningham, va; Mitzi Meterson, hpd. Virgin VC 7 91450-2 [19:49]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Ron Crause With Ross Hayes Wagner, R. Overture to The Flying Dutchman (1841).    Munich PO/Hans Knappertsbusch. DG 479 1148 [12:26] Strozzi, B. Gite, o giorni dolenti (1651).    Glenda Simpson, mezz; Richard Boothby, bass viol; Barry Mason, chitarrone, gui; Penelope Cave, hpd. Hyperion CDA66303 [10:00] 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] Mozart, W. Exsultate, jubilate, K165 (1773).    Regula Mühlemann, sop; Basel CO/Umberto Benedetti Michelangeli. Sony 88985337582 [13:52] Verdi, G. Ballet music from Don Carlos (1867).    Monte Carlo National Opera O/Antonio de Almeida. Philips 422 846-2 [16:06] Mayr, J. Cantata for the death of Beethoven (1827).    Talia Or, sop; Altin Piriù, ten; Nikolay Borchev, bass; Simon Mayr Choir; Ingolstadt Georgian CO/Franz Hauk. Naxos 8.557958 [15:24]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ross Hayes Fasch, J. Trio sonata in C minor.    London Baroque. BIS CD-1995 [09:48] Coste, N. Les soirées d’Auteuil, op 23.    Anabel Montesinos, gui. Naxos 8.557294 [07:31] Zelenka, J. Capriccio no 2 in G (1729).    Das Neu-Eröffnete O/Jürgen Sonnentheil. cpo 999 458-2 [13:50] Herz, H. Dramatic fantasy, op 89.    Philip Martin, pf. Hyperion CDA67606 [14:22] Steffani, A. Excerpts from La libertà contenta (1697).    Cecila Bartoli, mezz; I Barocchisti/Diego Fasolis. Decca 478 4732 [12:08] Ries, F. Quintet in B minor, op 74.    Nepomuk Fortepiano Quintet. Brilliant Classics 94377 [21:20]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Andrew Dziedzic Beethoven, L. Rondo a capriccio in G, op 129, Rage over a lost penny (1795).    Alice Sara Ott, pf. DG 477 9291 [06:20] Bach, J. Christoph Aria in A minor.    Philip Swanton, org; Annerös Hulliger, org. Schwann 3-1284-2 [08:18] Ravel, M. Valses nobles et sentimentales (1911).    Jean-Yves Thibaudet, pf. Decca 433515-2 [15:11] Just, J. Trio in E flat, op 13 no 6 (pub. 1781).    Nicole Forsyth, va; Anthea Cottee, vc; Philip Swanton, fp. Walsingham WAL 80422 [09:22] Stravinsky, I. Three movements from Petrushka (1911/47).    Katia Labeque, pf; Marielle Labeque, pf. Philips 420 822-2 [15:02] Schumann, R. Carnaval, op 9 (1833-35).    Wilhelm Kempff, pf. DG 435 045-2 [24:54]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1793 Prepared by Andrew Patterson With Stephen Matthews Méhul, É-N. Overture to Le jeune sage et le vieux fou (1793).    O de Bretagne/Stefan Sanderling. ASV DCA 1140 [06:51] Storace, S. Captivity (1793).    Ana-María Rincón, sop; Frances Kelly, hp. Hyperion CDA66740 [05:49] Dussek, J. Piano trio in B flat, op 24 no 3 (1793).    Trio 1790. cpo 999 583-2 [14:28] Kozeluch, L. Sonata in F minor, op 38 no 3 (1793).    Christine Faron, fp. Schwann 3-1059-2 [19:19] Beethoven, L. Twelve variations on Mozart’s Se vuol ballare, WoO40 (1793).    Daniel Sepec, vn; Andreas Staier, pf. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901919 [10:54] Haydn, J. String quartet in E flat, Hob.III:71 (1793).    Chilingirian Quartet. Chandos CHAN 9146 [21:21]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Music in the wind Prepared by Gerald Holder With Stephen Matthews Stamitz, C. Trio in G.    Vladimir Petr, fl; Jaroslav Konel’ny, ob; Milán Vlcek, vc; Denel Hrgek, gui. Syrinx SY 0001-2 131 [11:20] Gallay, J-F. Fantaisie brillante on a theme from Bellini's Norma.    Richard Runnels, hn. Move MD 3106 [11:24] Mozart, W. Serenade no 12 in C minor, K388 (1782).    Anthony Chesterman, ob; Hannah Cooper, ob; Lawrence Dobell, cl; Philip Arkinstall, cl; Peter Moore, bn; Natasha Woodley, bn; Darryl Poulsen, hn; James McCrow, hn. Fine Music concert recording [21:14] Kuhlau, F. Sonata in G minor, op 83 no 3 (1827).    Uwe Grodd, fl; Matteo Napoli, pf. Naxos 8.555346 [21:33] Respighi, O. Ancient airs and dances suite no 1 (1917; arr. van Klaveren).    Alliage Quintet. Sony 19075818372 [14:27]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Patrick Yeung With Peter Poole Rossini, G. Overture to Semiramide (1823).    New York PO/Leonard Bernstein. CBS MYK 44719 [11:35] Lehár, F. Love unspoken, from The merry widow (1905).    Joan Sutherland, sop; Ronald Stevens, bar; Elizabethan Sydney O/Richard Bonynge. ABC 465 687-2 [03:36] Puccini, G. Gira la cote, from Turandot (1920-24; compl. Alfano 1926).    Ealynn Voss, sop; Kenneth Collins, ten; Opera Australia Ch; State O of Victoria/Carlo Felice Cillario. ABC 462 006-2 [12:25] Busoni, F. Improvisations on Bach’s Wie wohl is mir, O Freund der Seele, BWV517 (1916).    Isabel von Vintschger, pf; Jürg von Vintschger, pf. Jecklin JD 579-2 [15:15] Verdi, G. Caro nome, from Rigoletto (1851).    Ileana Cotrubas, sop; Vienna PO/Carlo Maria Giulini. Decca 480 7014 [06:21] Gounod, C. Waltz, from Faust (1859; arr. Liszt).    Geoffrey Saba, pf. Carnegie Concerts CC012 [11:22] Rutter, J. Gloria (1974).    Choirs of King’s College, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge; City of Birmingham SO/Stephen Cleobury. EMI 5 57952 2 [18:03]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Jennifer Foong With Michael Field Gabrielli, D. Ricercare in D minor.    Mauro Valli, vc. Brilliant Classics 95685 [07:06] Rietz, J. Clarinet concerto in G minor, op 29.    Thea King, cl; English CO/Andrew Litton. Hyperion CDD 22017 [21:55] Liadov, Alexander. Housewarming (c1839).    Dmitry Korostelyov, pf. Grand Piano GP858 [10:44] Tunder, F. Ach Herr, lass deine lieben Engelein.    Maria Zedelius, sop; Musica Antiqua Cologne/Reinhard Goebel. Archiv 415 526-2 [08:16] Erlebach, P. Dulde dïch, from Harmonische Freude musicalischer Freunde (fp. 1697).    Víctor Torres, bar; Stylus Phantasticus. Alpha ALPHA 612 [06:27] Blanc, A. Sonata, op 43 (1860).    Mark Papworth, hn; Rose Scaffidi, pf. Move MCD 640 [24:44]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Frank Morrison With Louise Holt Shostakovich, D. Concertino in A minor, op 94 (1953).    Lucas Jussen, pf; Arthur Jussen, pf. DG 485 5371 [09:17] Carvalho, J. de Sousa Sonata in D.    János Sebestyén, hpd. Hungaroton HCD 12884 [08:39] Pfitzner, H. An die Mark, op 15 no 3 (1904).    Matthias Goerne, bar; Seong-Jin Cho, pf. DG 486 0274 [05:50] Brahms, J. Six piano pieces, op 118 (1892).    Radu Lupu, pf. Decca 478 5609 [22:56] Merulo, C. Toccata primo del quinto tono.    Frédéric Muñoz, org. Naxos 8.553334 [08:51] Chaminade, C. Piano trio no 2 in A minor, op 34 (1887).    Trio Chausson. Mirare MIR 163 [23:40]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1960 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Tom Forrester-Paton Barber, S. Die Natali, op 37 (1960).    Royal Scottish NO/Marin Alsop. Naxos 8.559133 [17:00] Shostakovich, D. Chamber symphony in C minor, op 110a (1960; arr. Barshai).    Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. ABC ABCL0109 [21:19] Sculthorpe, P. Sonata (1960).    Patricia Pollett, va; Michael Askill, perc. Tall Poppies TP098 [10:25] Williamson, M. Piano concerto no 2 in F sharp (1960).    Piers Lane, pf; Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley. Hyperion CDA68011/2 [15:48] Bacewicz, G. String quartet no 6 (1960).    Silesian Quartet. Chandos CHAN 10904(2) [16:13]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC In the wind Prepared by James Nightingale With Peter Poole Grenfell, M. Spirals (2017).    Andrew Seymour, cl; Tahnee van Herk, bn; Tasmanian SO/Benjamin Northey. ABC ABCL0101D [08:46] Tailleferre, G. Pastorale (1942).    Emily Benyon, fl; Andrew West, pf. Hyperion CDA67204 [03:51] Telemann, G. Sonata in A minor.    Lorenzo Cavasanti, rec; Paolo Faldi, ob; Sergio Ciomei, hpd. Nuova Era 7067 [09:53] Farrenc, L. Trio in E minor for flute, violin and piano, op 45 (c1854-56).    Emanuel Ensemble. Champs Hill Records CHRCD023 [25:01] Edwards, R. Animisms (2014).    Australia Ensemble UNSW. ABC 481 7683 [13:40] Milhaud, D. Duo concertant, op 351 (1956).    Michael Collins, cl; Michael McHale, pf. Chandos CHAN 10804 [06:42] Dubois, P.M. Saxophone quartet (1955).    Deffayet Quartet. EMI 5 72360 2 [10:20]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Neil McEwan Borne, F. Brilliant fantasy on themes from Bizet’s Carmen (1900).    Paula Robison, fl; Samuel Sanders, pf. Vanguard OVC 4058 [10:36] Dvořák, A. Gypsy songs, op 55 (1880).    Anne Sofie von Otter, mezz; Bengt Forsberg, pf. DG 463 479-2 [12:48] Liszt, F. Six chants polonais after Chopin (1847-60).    Nikita Magaloff, pf. Fonè 87 F 07-19 [14:54] Górecki, H. Totus tuus, op 60 (1987).    Prague Philharmonic Choir; Czech PO/John Nelson. Argo 436 835-2 [11:29] Arnold, M. Three sea shanties (1943).    Vega Wind Quintet. LDR LDRC 1002 [06:45] Elgar, E. Sea pictures, op 37 (1899).    Della Jones, mezz; Royal PO/Charles Mackerras. Decca 452 324-2 [20:27]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Ron Crause With James Hunter Veracini, F. Overture no 1 in B flat (c1716).    Accademia I Filarmonici/Alberto Martini. Naxos 8.553412 [13:43] Tartini, G. Sonata in G minor, Devil's trill (pub. 1734).    David Oistrakh, vn; Frida Bauer, pf. Brilliant Classics 8402 [14:13] Dibdin, C. The grenadier, a musical dialogue (1773).    Susan Bisatt, sop; Kevin West, ten; Andrew Mayor, bar; Opera Restor'd/Peter Holman. Hyperion CDA66608 [13:39] Lovreglio, D. Fantasia, from Concerto on themes from Verdi’s La traviata, op 45.    Michael Collins, cl; Piers Lane, pf. Chandos CHAN 10615 [10:08] Lyadov, A. Variations on a theme by Glinka, op 35 (1894).    Stephen Coombs, pf. Hyperion CDA66986 [16:08] Boccherini, L. String quartet in B flat, op 33 no 4 (1781).    Revolutionary Drawing Room. cpo 999 206-2 [11:15]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Patrick Yeung With Sue Jowell Liszt, F. Hungarian rhapsody no 2 in C sharp minor (1847).    Johanna Lohr, reproducing pf. Naxos 8.110678 [11:33] Françaix, J. Concertino (1932).    Claude Françaix, pf; London SO/Antal Dorati. Mercury 478 5092 [08:05] Mozart, W. Fantasia in C minor, K396 (1782).    John Khouri, fp. Entr’acte ESCD 6501 [08:24] Wallace, V. Fantasie brillante on themes from Verdi’s La traviata (pub. 1856).    Rosemary Tuck, pf. Naxos 8.572774 [11:33] Franck, C. Pièce héroïque (1878).    Simon Preston, org. LP Argo 5BBA 1013-15 [09:02] Busoni, F. Variations after Chopin’s prelude in C minor, op 84 (1884/1922).    John Buttrick, pf. Jecklin JD 623-2 [12:20] Bridge, F. Phantasie trio in C minor (1907).    Jack Liebeck, vn; Alexander Chausian, vc; Ashley Wass, pf. Naxos 8.570792 [16:29]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1917 Prepared by Gerald Holder With Nina Fudala Bridge, F. Fairy tale suite (1917).    Peter Jacobs, pf. Continuum CCD 1016 [10:51] Jessel, L. Excerpts from Black Forest girl (1917).    Erika Köth, sop; Rudolf Schock, ten; Hermann Prey, bar; Günter Arndt Choir; FFB O/Werner Schmidt-Boelcke. LaserLight 16 036 [14:16] Bartók, B. Rumanian folk dances (1917).    Roberto Michelucci, vn; I Musici. Philips 426 669-2 [06:20] Poulenc, F. Trois pastorales (1917).    Pascal Rogé, pf. Decca 460 329-2 [07:17] Stravinsky, I. Le chant du rossignol (1917).    Suisse Romande O/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 9240 [21:03] Szymanowski, K. String quartet no 1 in C, op 37 (1917).    Goldner String Quartet. Naxos 8.554315 [19:11]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Music in the wind Prepared by Paul Cooke With Tom Forrester-Paton Debussy, C. Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (1891-94).    Katherine Bryan, fl; Royal Scottish NO/Stéphane Denève. Chandos CHSA 5102(2) [10:14] Dring, M. Trio (pub. 1986).    Linda Walsh, ob; Lorelei Dowling, bn; Catherine Davis, pf. Fine Music tape archive [18:08] Glass, P. Facades, from Glassworks (1982).    Gerard McChrystal, soprano sax; Trinity Laban String Ensemble/Nic Pendlebury. First Hand Records FHR13 [06:57] Bach, J.S. Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen, BWV65 (1724).    Ernst Haefliger, ten; Theo Adam, bass; Hans-Martin Linde, rec; Konrad Hampe, rec; Andreas Schwinn, cora; Munich Bach Choir & O/Karl Richter. Archiv 479 1712 [15:27] Howells, H. Rhapsodic quintet, op 31 (1917).    Thea King, cl; Britten String Quartet. Hyperion CDA66428 [10:51] Beethoven, L. Excerpts from Fidelio (1804/14; transcr. Sedlak).    Melbourne Windpower/Richard Runnels. Move MD 3110 [17:05]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and Beyond Prepared by Anabela Pina With Ross Hayes Williams, J. Hymn to the fallen (1998).    Katherine Jenkins, mezz; Metro Voices; James Banbury, keyboard; Czech Film O/William Hayward. ABC 442 9811 [04:30] Bach, J.S. Sheep may graze, from Cantata, BWV208 (c1713; transcr. Stokowski).    Bournemouth SO/José Serebrier. Naxos 8.578305 [05:37] Bach, J. Christian Cara, la dolce fiamma, from Adriano in Siria (1765).    Philippe Jaroussky, ct; Le Cercle de l’Harmonie/Jérémie Rhorer. Virgin 5099969456404 [13:08] Rameau, J-P. Orchestral suite from Le temple de la gloire (1745).    Philharmonia Baroque O/Nicholas McGegan. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907121 [16:42] Arne, T. Frolic and free.    Richard Morton, ten; Parley of Instruments/Roy Goodman. Hyperion CDA66237 [09:11] Glinka, M. Dances in Naina's castle, from Ruslan and Ludmila (1842).    USSR SO/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Melodiya SUCD 10-00166 [15:04] Haydn, J. Four Scottish melodies.    Scottish Early Music Consort. Chandos CHAN 8636 [13:32]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Ross Hayes Babell, W. Recorder concerto no 2 in D.    Dan Laurin, rec; Van Wassenaer O/Makoto Akatsu. BIS CD-985 [07:05] Crotch, W. Symphony in F (1814).    Milton Keynes CO/Hilary Davan Wetton. Unicorn-Kanchana DKP(CD) 9126 [24:16] Smith, J.S. Horrible is the end of th’ unrighteous generation (c1793).    Psalmody; Parley of Instruments/Peter Holman. Hyperion CDA67150 [11:51] Gibbs, J. Sonata in D minor for violin and continuo, op 1 no 1 (c1746).    Locatelli Trio. Hyperion CDA66583 [13:39] Holborne, A. Five pieces for bandora (1894).    Alan Rinehart, gui. NovaScribe NS202 [11:00] Horsley, C. Three chamber duets, op 46 (1857).    Stephanie McCallum, Erin Helyard, pf. Toccata TOCN 0031 [11:11]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Rex Burgess With Andrew Dziedzic Galuppi, B. Sonata.    Luigi Celeghin, org; Bianka Pezic, org. Naxos 8.557131 [05:42] Debussy, C. In white and black (1915).    Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf; Vovka Ashkenazy, pf. Decca 478 1090 [14:55] Mozart, W. Sonata no 22 in A, K305 (1778).    Takako Nishizaki, vn; Jenö Jandó, pf. Naxos 8.553110 [14:37] Schubert, F. Fantasy in C, D760, Wanderer (1823).    Leslie Howard, pf. Hyperion CDA67203 [22:38] Poulenc, F. Les soirées de nazelles (1930-36).    Pascal Rogé, pf. Decca 417438-2 [23:06]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1925 Prepared by Frank Morrison With Tom Forrester-Paton Sibelius, J. Five country dances, op 106 (1925).    Nils-Erik Sparf, vn; Bengt Forsberg, pf. BIS CD-625 [18:37] Hindemith, P. Concerto for orchestra, op 38 (1925).    Chicago SO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 9000 [12:37] Bartók, B. Dance suite (1925).    Gábor Gabos, pf. Hungaroton HCD 31051 [16:38] Toch, E. Divertimento, op 37 no 1 (1925).    Jens Peter Maintz, vc. Naxos 8.559716 [06:54] Hahn, R. To be loved, from Mozart (1925).    Maggie Teyte, sop; Gerald Moore, pf. Naxos 8.110147 [04:04] Martinu, B. String quartet no 2 (1925).    Martinu Quartet. Naxos 8.553782 [20:18]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Music in the wind Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Tom Forrester-Paton Telemann, G. Sonata in F.    Colin Lawson, chalumeau; Michael Harris, chalumeau; Collegium Musicum 90/Simon Standage. Chandos CHAN 0593 [13:55] Haydn, J. Duet no 2 (pub. 1800).    Michel Portal, cl; Paul Meyer, cl. EMI 5 56732 2 [08:54] Mayr, J. Divertimento in E flat for oboe, two clarinets, two bassoons and horn (rev. Ballola).    Camerata Strumentale Italiana. LP Italia ITL 70010 [17:15] Poulenc, F. Suite française.    Swedish Saxophone Quartet. Chamber Sound CSCD 96015 [12:39] Villa-Lobos, H. Bachianas brasileiras no 8 (1938).    Geoffrey Collins, fl; Nigel Westlake, cl. Fine Music concert recording [07:38] Piazzolla, A. History of the tango (1986; arr. Edwards).    Theodore Schoen, cl; Laura Ardan, cl; Ricardo Morales, cl; James Ognibene, bshn. Naxos 8.572264 [19:06]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Paul Cooke With Peter Poole Strozzi, B. Lamento, op 7 (pub. 1659).    Jane Edwards, sop; Erin Helyard, hpd. Artworks AW033 [10:54] Handel, G. Eternal source of light divine, from Ode for the birthday of Queen Anne, HWV74 (1713; arr. Walser-Breuss).    Rolf Lislevand, lute; Concerto Stella Matutina. Sony G010003871434P [05:53] Finzi, G. Lo, the full, final sacrifice, op 26 (1946).    Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral; Andrew Lucas, org; John Scott, cond. Hyperion CDA66519 [16:34] Weber, C.M. Seven variations on Bianchi’s air Vien quà, Dorina bella, op 7 (1807).    Alexander Paley, pf. Naxos 8.550990 [12:58] Brahms, J. Song of the Parcae, from Iphegenia in Tauris, op 89 (1882).    Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart; Bach Collegium Stuttgart/Helmuth Rilling. Hänssler 98.122 [12:10] Gluck, C. Excerpts from Iphigénie en Tauride (1779; arr. Triebensee).    Albion Ensemble. Helios CDH55037 [20:26]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Neil McEwan Duval, F. Les génies (1736; ed. Washburn).    Bay Area Women’s PO/JoAnn Falletta. Newport Classic NCD 60102 [11:29] Dubois, T. Toccata in G (1889).    David Swale, org. 5UV Records SP5UV001 [07:18] Arban, J-B. Fantaisie brillante (arr. Hunsberger).    Wynton Marsalis, cornet; Eastman Wind Ensemble/Donald Hunsberger. CBS MK 42137 [08:16] Grabu, L. Incidental music for Rochester's play Valentinian (1684).    Parley of Instruments Renaissance Violin Band/Peter Holman. Hyperion CDA66667 [11:56] Janequin, C. Les cris de Paris (1528).    Ensemble Clément Janequin/Dominique Visse. Harmonia Mundi HMC 902028 [06:22] Bacheler, D. Mounsiers almain; Pavan.    Jakob Lindberg, lute. BIS CD-2055 [10:47] Pfeiffer, G. Piano trio in D minor, op 103 (pub. 1885).    Trio Arcadis. Anima ANM/110300001 [22:31]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Colours of the keyboard Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Andrew Dziedzic Mozart, W. Trio no 5 in E, K542 (1788).    Anne-Sophie Mutter, vn; Daniel Müller-Schott, vc; André Previn, pf. DG 477 6114 [18:38]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC A year in retrospect: 1908 Prepared by Andrew Patterson With Stephen Matthews Stravinsky, I. Scherzo fantastique, op 3 (1908).    Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. Naxos 8.571224 [13:06] Fuchs, R. Sonata in E flat minor, op 83 (1908).    Martin Ostertag, vc; Oliver Triendl, pf'. TYXart TXA16078 [19:24] Szymanowski, K. Penthesilea, op 18 (1908).    Roma Owsinska, sop; Polish State PO/Karol Stryja. Marco Polo 8.223293 [06:48] Saint-Saëns, C. L'assassinat du Duc de Guise, op 128 (1908).    Ensemble Musique Oblique. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901472 [19:38] Ravel, M. Gaspard de la nuit (1908).    Benjamin Grosvenor, pf. Decca 478 3206 [20:43]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Music in the wind Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Michael Field Ibert, J. Concertino da camera (1935).    John Harle, sax; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. EMI 5 72110 2 4 [12:40] Roussel, A. Two poems of Ronsard, op 26.    Mary Saunders, sop; Virginia Sindelar, fl. Centaur CRC 2016 [08:55] Bruns, V. Four virtuoso pieces, op 93 (1988).    Sung Kwon You, bn. Capriccio C5327 [09:03] Vaughan Williams, R. Romance for harmonica, strings and piano (1952).    Tommy Reilly, harmonica; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Decca 460 357-2 [06:35] Woodley, B. We are Australian (1987; arr. Jane Rutter).    Jane Rutter, fl; Paul Boon, did. JRM JRMAU01 [04:59] Rutter, Jane. The last post.    Jane Rutter, fl; Paul Boon, did. JRM JRMAU01 [03:02] Schubert, F. The shepherd on the rock, D965 (1828).    Jane Edwards, sop; Nicole Harris, cl; Christine Logan, fp. Fine Music concert recording [10:47] Beethoven, L. Trio in C, op 87 (1794).    Marilyn Zupnik, ob; Kathryn Greenbank, ob; Elizabeth Starr, cora. ASV QS 6192 [22:15]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Vocal and beyond Prepared by Ron Crause With Ross Hayes Schubert, F. The shepherd on the rock, D965 (1828).    Cecelia Wasson, sop; Robert Alemany, cl; JoAnn Falletta, gui. Koch 3-75682-2 HI [13:03] Verdi, G. Ballet music from Don Carlos (1867).    Monte Carlo National Opera O/Antonio de Almeida. Philips 422 846-2 [16:06] Mozart, W. Se al labbro mio non credi, K295 (1778).    Francisco Araiza, ten; Salzburg Mozarteum O/Leopold Hager. Philips 464 880-2 [11:56] Herz, H. Non più mesta: Variations on themes from Rossini’s Cinderella.    Earl Wild, pf, Vanguard OVC 4033 [10:20] Donizetti, G. Mad scene, from Lucia di Lammermoor (1835).    Renata Scotto, sop; Philharmonia O/Manno Wolf-Ferrari. LP HMV ASD 4022 [14:57] Bassi, L. Paraphrase on Bellini’s opera La sonnambula.    Gilbert Monier, piccolo cl; Alessandro Carbonare, cl;Andrea Dindo, pf; Quatuor Z. Harmonia Mundi HMA 1951722 [12:10]

DIVERSIONS IN FINE MUSIC Rescued from the shadows Prepared by Paul Cooke With Neil McEwan dall’Abaco, E. Concerto a quattro, op 2 no 1 (1712).    Concerto Italiano/Rinaldo Alessandrini. naïve OP 30531 [07:50] Lecocq, C. La cigale et la fourmi; La chauve-souris et les deux belettes.    John Mark Ainsley, ten; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA67523 [05:01] Erkel, F. Overture to Hunyadi László (1844).    Hungarian State Opera Ch & O/János Kovács. Hungaroton HCD 12581-83 [12:38] Buhuri Zade Mustafa Efendi. Hisar Agir Semai.    Voiiices; Hespèrion XXI/Jordi Savall. Alia Vox AVSA 9887 [08:09] Wagenseil, G. Sonata no 6 in G (1764).    Piccolo Concerto Vienna/Roberto Sensi. Accent ACC 24242 [15:49] Giacomelli, G. Sposa, non mi conosci, from Merope (1734).    Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; Il Giardino Armonico/Giovanni Antonini. Decca 478 1521 [10:11] Devienne, F. Sonata in C, op 71 no 3 (1799).    Burkhard Glaetzner, ob; Christine Schornsheim, pf. Berlin Classics 0012852BC [18:20]