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 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Great symphonies of the 20th century
Prepared and presented by David Brett



Elgar, E. Cello concerto in E minor, op 85 (1919).    Steven Isserlis, vc; London SO/Richard Hickox. 
Virgin 5 61125 2 [28:55]

Brahms, J. Tragic overture, op 81 (1880/81).    Berlin PO/Claudio Abbado. 
DG 477 5424 [14:36]

Parry, H. Elegy for Brahms (1897).    London PO/Matthias Bamert. 
Chandos CHAN 6610 [13:19]

Elgar, E. Symphony no 1 in A flat, op 55 (1908).    Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. 
Exton EXCL-00027 [52:20]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Great symphonies of the 20th century Prepared and presented by David Brett
 Elgar, E. Cello concerto in E minor, op 85 (1919). &nbsp;&nbsp; Steven Isserlis, vc; London SO/Richard Hickox. Virgin 5 61125 2 [28:55] Brahms, J. Tragic overture, op 81 (1880/81). &nbsp;&nbsp; Berlin PO/Claudio Abbado. DG 477 5424 [14:36] Parry, H. Elegy for Brahms (1897). &nbsp;&nbsp; London PO/Matthias Bamert. Chandos CHAN 6610 [13:19] Elgar, E. Symphony no 1 in A flat, op 55 (1908). &nbsp;&nbsp; Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. Exton EXCL-00027 [52:20]

A showcase of music from the world’s great orchestras

A showcase of music from the world&rsquo;s great orchestras

Evenings with the Orchestra

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 13 March 2026 - Great symphonies of the 20th century

 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 9
Prepared and presented by Charles Barton



David, Ferdinand. Andante and scherzo capriccioso, op 16.    Hagai Shaham, vn; BBC SO/Martyn Brabbins. 
Hyperion CDA67804 [09:20]

Bennett, W. Sterndale Overture: The Naiades, op 15 (1836).    Philharmonia O/Nicholas Braithwaite. 
Lyrita SRCD.206 [12:32]

Rietz, J. Clarinet concerto in G minor, op 29.    Thea King, cl; English CO/Andrew Litton. 
Hyperion CDD 22017 [21:55]

Gade, N. Symphony no 2 in E, op 10 (pub. 1843).    Stockholm Sinfonietta/Neeme Järvi. 
BIS CD-355 [25:28]

Reinecke, C. Violin concerto no 2 in G minor, op 141 (1877).    Ingolf Turban, vn; Berne SO/Johannes Moesus. 
cpo 777 105-2 [34:03]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 9 Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
 David, Ferdinand. Andante and scherzo capriccioso, op 16. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hagai Shaham, vn; BBC SO/Martyn Brabbins. Hyperion CDA67804 [09:20] Bennett, W. Sterndale Overture: The Naiades, op 15 (1836). &nbsp;&nbsp; Philharmonia O/Nicholas Braithwaite. Lyrita SRCD.206 [12:32] Rietz, J. Clarinet concerto in G minor, op 29. &nbsp;&nbsp; Thea King, cl; English CO/Andrew Litton. Hyperion CDD 22017 [21:55] Gade, N. Symphony no 2 in E, op 10 (pub. 1843). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stockholm Sinfonietta/Neeme J&auml;rvi. BIS CD-355 [25:28] Reinecke, C. Violin concerto no 2 in G minor, op 141 (1877). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ingolf Turban, vn; Berne SO/Johannes Moesus. cpo 777 105-2 [34:03]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 20 March 2026 - Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 9

 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Shakespeare to music
Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans
With Jansson Antmann



Raff, J. Overture: Romeo and Juliet (1879; ed. MacDowell).    Philharmonia O/Francesco d'Avalos. 
ASV DCA 793 [09:07]

Mendelssohn, F. Excerpts from A midsummer night’s dream, op 61 (1842).    Slovak PO/Anthony Bramall. 
Naxos 8.554433 [20:00]

Sullivan, A. Masquerade, from The merchant of Venice (1871).    Emmanuel Lawler, ten; RTÉ Concert O/Andrew Penny. 
Marco Polo 8.223461 [23:09]

Castelnuovo-Tedesco, M. Overture: As you like it, op 166 (1953).    West Australian SO/Andrew Penny. 
Naxos 8.572501 [12:00]

Strauss, R. Tone poem: Macbeth, op 23 (1888/91).    Scottish NO/Neeme Järvi. 
Chandos CHAN 8834 [19:47]

Tchaikovsky, P. Symphonic fantasy: The Tempest, op 18 (1873).    SO of Russia/Veronika Dudarova. 
Olympia OCD 512 A&B [24:16]

Saint-Saëns, C. Gypsy dance, from Henry VIII (1883).    London SO/Richard Bonynge. 
Decca 466 431-2 [03:07]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Shakespeare to music Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Jansson Antmann
 Raff, J. Overture: Romeo and Juliet (1879; ed. MacDowell). &nbsp;&nbsp; Philharmonia O/Francesco d'Avalos. ASV DCA 793 [09:07] Mendelssohn, F. Excerpts from A midsummer night&rsquo;s dream, op 61 (1842). &nbsp;&nbsp; Slovak PO/Anthony Bramall. Naxos 8.554433 [20:00] Sullivan, A. Masquerade, from The merchant of Venice (1871). &nbsp;&nbsp; Emmanuel Lawler, ten; RT&Eacute; Concert O/Andrew Penny. Marco Polo 8.223461 [23:09] Castelnuovo-Tedesco, M. Overture: As you like it, op 166 (1953). &nbsp;&nbsp; West Australian SO/Andrew Penny. Naxos 8.572501 [12:00] Strauss, R. Tone poem: Macbeth, op 23 (1888/91). &nbsp;&nbsp; Scottish NO/Neeme J&auml;rvi. Chandos CHAN 8834 [19:47] Tchaikovsky, P. Symphonic fantasy: The Tempest, op 18 (1873). &nbsp;&nbsp; SO of Russia/Veronika Dudarova. Olympia OCD 512 A&amp;B [24:16] Saint-Sa&euml;ns, C. Gypsy dance, from Henry VIII (1883). &nbsp;&nbsp; London SO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 466 431-2 [03:07]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 6 March 2026

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Great 19th century concertos
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Charles Barton



Ries, F. Symphony no 2 in C minor, op 80 (1814).    Tapiola Sinfonietta/Janne Nisonen. 
Ondine ODE 1443-2 [26:03]

Weber, C.M. Clarinet concerto no 1 in F minor, op 73 (1811).    Andreas Ottensamer, cl; Berlin PO/Mariss Jansons. 
DG 483 6069 [20:06]

Suk, J. Serenade in E flat for strings, op 6 (1892).    Los Angeles CO/Neville Marriner. 
Decca 466 459-2 [24:17]

Dvorák, A. Cello concerto in B minor, op 104 (1895).    Steven Isserlis, vc; Mahler CO/Daniel Harding. 
Hyperion CDA67917 [39:25]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Great 19th century concertos Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton
 Ries, F. Symphony no 2 in C minor, op 80 (1814). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tapiola Sinfonietta/Janne Nisonen. Ondine ODE 1443-2 [26:03] Weber, C.M. Clarinet concerto no 1 in F minor, op 73 (1811). &nbsp;&nbsp; Andreas Ottensamer, cl; Berlin PO/Mariss Jansons. DG 483 6069 [20:06] Suk, J. Serenade in E flat for strings, op 6 (1892). &nbsp;&nbsp; Los Angeles CO/Neville Marriner. Decca 466 459-2 [24:17] Dvor&aacute;k, A. Cello concerto in B minor, op 104 (1895). &nbsp;&nbsp; Steven Isserlis, vc; Mahler CO/Daniel Harding. Hyperion CDA67917 [39:25]

Evenings with the Orchestra - 13 March 2026 - Great symphonies of the 20th century

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