8:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

9:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
The Gewandhaus Orchestra in 19th Century, Part 6
Prepared and presented by Charles Barton



Beethoven, L. Piano concerto no 5 in E flat, op 73 (1809).    Gerard Willems, pf; Sinfonia Australis/Antony Walker. 
ABC 980 046-5 [39:48]

Reinecke, C. Symphony no 1 in A, op 79 (1858).    Rhenish PO/Alfred Walter. 
Naxos 8.555397 [27:58]

Brahms, J. Violin concerto in D, op 77 (1878).    Arthur Grumiaux, vn; New Philharmonia O/Colin Davis. 
Decca 478 5609 [39:40]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA The Gewandhaus Orchestra in 19th Century, Part 6 Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
 Beethoven, L. Piano concerto no 5 in E flat, op 73 (1809). &nbsp;&nbsp; Gerard Willems, pf; Sinfonia Australis/Antony Walker. ABC 980 046-5 [39:48] Reinecke, C. Symphony no 1 in A, op 79 (1858). &nbsp;&nbsp; Rhenish PO/Alfred Walter. Naxos 8.555397 [27:58] Brahms, J. Violin concerto in D, op 77 (1878). &nbsp;&nbsp; Arthur Grumiaux, vn; New Philharmonia O/Colin Davis. Decca 478 5609 [39:40]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 19 December 2025 - The Gewandhaus Orchestra in 19th Century, Part 6

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Perceptions of Romeo and Juliet: 1839 to 1946
Prepared by Rex Burgess
With Charles Barton



Berlioz, H. Love scene, from Romeo and Juliet, op 17 (1839).    Sydney SO/Robert Pikler. 
Chandos CHAN 6587 [16:55]

Tchaikovsky, P. Fantasy overture: Romeo and Juliet (1880).    Swedish CO/Thomas Dausgaard. 
BIS SACD-1959 [18:45]

Delius, F. Orchestral suite, from A village Romeo and Juliet (1907; arr. Matthews).    London PO/Carl Davis. 
Virgin VC 7 90716 2 [25:52]

Lambert, C. Romeo and Juliet: second tableau (1926).    BBC Concert O/Barry Wordsworth. 
ASV WHL 2128 [18:56]

Prokofiev, S. Suite no 2 from Romeo and Juliet, op 64b (1936).    Royal Scottish NO/Neeme Järvi. 
Chandos CHAN 8940 [31:32]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Perceptions of Romeo and Juliet: 1839 to 1946 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Charles Barton
 Berlioz, H. Love scene, from Romeo and Juliet, op 17 (1839). &nbsp;&nbsp; Sydney SO/Robert Pikler. Chandos CHAN 6587 [16:55] Tchaikovsky, P. Fantasy overture: Romeo and Juliet (1880). &nbsp;&nbsp; Swedish CO/Thomas Dausgaard. BIS SACD-1959 [18:45] Delius, F. Orchestral suite, from A village Romeo and Juliet (1907; arr. Matthews). &nbsp;&nbsp; London PO/Carl Davis. Virgin VC 7 90716 2 [25:52] Lambert, C. Romeo and Juliet: second tableau (1926). &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC Concert O/Barry Wordsworth. ASV WHL 2128 [18:56] Prokofiev, S. Suite no 2 from Romeo and Juliet, op 64b (1936). &nbsp;&nbsp; Royal Scottish NO/Neeme J&auml;rvi. Chandos CHAN 8940 [31:32]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 12 December 2025 - Perceptions of Romeo and Juliet: 1839 to 1946

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
BBC Concert Orchestra
Prepared and presented by David Brett



Coates, E. Ballet: The enchanted garden (1938).    BBC Concert O/John Wilson. 
ASV WHL 2112 [19:58]

Borodin, A. Polovtsian dances, from Prince Igor (1890).    Goldsmith’s Choral Union; BBC Concert O/Vilem Tausky. 
BBC BBCRD 9103 [11:43]

Carwithen, D. East Anglian holiday (1954; arr. Lane).    BBC Concert O/Gavin Sutherland. 
Epoch CDLX 7266 [15:32]

Lambert, C. The Rio Grande (1927).    BBC Singers; BBC Concert O/Barry Wordsworth. 
Decca 452 324-2 [14:31]

Chaminade, C. Piano concerto, op 40 (1888).    Victor Sangiorgio, pf; BBC Concert O/Martin Yates. 
Dutton CDLX 7339 [15:30]

Anderson, L. A Christmas festival (1950).    BBC Concert O/Leonard Slatkin. 
Naxos 8.559381 [09:10]

Arnold, M. Symphony for strings, op 13 (1947).    BBC Concert O/Vernon Handley. 
Sony 88875181702 [20:25]

Rodgers, R. You’ll never walk alone, from Carousel (1943; arr. Mercurio).    Joseph Calleja, ten; New London Singers; BBC Concert O/Steven Mercurio. 
Decca 478 3531 [01:44]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA BBC Concert Orchestra Prepared and presented by David Brett
 Coates, E. Ballet: The enchanted garden (1938). &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC Concert O/John Wilson. ASV WHL 2112 [19:58] Borodin, A. Polovtsian dances, from Prince Igor (1890). &nbsp;&nbsp; Goldsmith&rsquo;s Choral Union; BBC Concert O/Vilem Tausky. BBC BBCRD 9103 [11:43] Carwithen, D. East Anglian holiday (1954; arr. Lane). &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC Concert O/Gavin Sutherland. Epoch CDLX 7266 [15:32] Lambert, C. The Rio Grande (1927). &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC Singers; BBC Concert O/Barry Wordsworth. Decca 452 324-2 [14:31] Chaminade, C. Piano concerto, op 40 (1888). &nbsp;&nbsp; Victor Sangiorgio, pf; BBC Concert O/Martin Yates. Dutton CDLX 7339 [15:30] Anderson, L. A Christmas festival (1950). &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC Concert O/Leonard Slatkin. Naxos 8.559381 [09:10] Arnold, M. Symphony for strings, op 13 (1947). &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC Concert O/Vernon Handley. Sony 88875181702 [20:25] Rodgers, R. You&rsquo;ll never walk alone, from Carousel (1943; arr. Mercurio). &nbsp;&nbsp; Joseph Calleja, ten; New London Singers; BBC Concert O/Steven Mercurio. Decca 478 3531 [01:44]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 5 December 2025 - BBC Concert Orchestra

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
The early 19th century concerto, Part 11
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Charles Barton



Danzi, F. Flute concerto no 2 in D minor, op 31 (c.1806).    András Adorján, fl; Munich CO/Hans Stadlmair. 
LP Orfeo S 003812 H [18:57]

Schubert, F. Ballet music from Incidental music to Rosamunde, D797 (1823).    Vienna SO/Nikolaus Harnoncourt. 
Apex 0927 498132 [16:09]

Burgmüller, N. Piano concerto in F sharp minor, op 1 (1828-29).    Leonard Hokanson, pf; Wuppertal SO/Gernot Schmalfuss. 
MDG 335 0817-2 [33:26]

Mendelssohn, F. Overture: Calm sea and prosperous voyage, op 27 (1828).    Vienna PO/Carl Schuricht. 
Decca 482 4955 [11:55]

Parish Alvars, E. Harp concerto in G minor, op 81 (1842).    Marielle Nordmann, hp; Franz Liszt CO/Jean-Pierre Rampal. 
Sony SK 58919 [29:11]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA The early 19th century concerto, Part 11 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton
 Danzi, F. Flute concerto no 2 in D minor, op 31 (c.1806). &nbsp;&nbsp; Andr&aacute;s Adorj&aacute;n, fl; Munich CO/Hans Stadlmair. LP Orfeo S 003812 H [18:57] Schubert, F. Ballet music from Incidental music to Rosamunde, D797 (1823). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna SO/Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Apex 0927 498132 [16:09] Burgm&uuml;ller, N. Piano concerto in F sharp minor, op 1 (1828-29). &nbsp;&nbsp; Leonard Hokanson, pf; Wuppertal SO/Gernot Schmalfuss. MDG 335 0817-2 [33:26] Mendelssohn, F. Overture: Calm sea and prosperous voyage, op 27 (1828). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna PO/Carl Schuricht. Decca 482 4955 [11:55] Parish Alvars, E. Harp concerto in G minor, op 81 (1842). &nbsp;&nbsp; Marielle Nordmann, hp; Franz Liszt CO/Jean-Pierre Rampal. Sony SK 58919 [29:11]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 28 November 2025 - The early 19th century concerto, Part 11

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 5
Prepared and presented by Charles Barton



Wagner, R. Overture to The mastersingers of Nuremberg (1866-67).    Munich PO/Hans Knappertsbusch. 
DG 479 1148 [10:55]

Reinecke, C. Harp concerto in E minor, op 182 (1884).    Nicanor Zabaleta, hp; Berlin PO/Ernst Märzendorfer. 
DG 463 648-2 [22:28]

Bruckner, A. Symphony no 7 in E (1881-83).    Staatskapelle Dresden/Eugen Jochum. 
Brilliant Classics 92084 [01:09:27]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 5 Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
 Wagner, R. Overture to The mastersingers of Nuremberg (1866-67). &nbsp;&nbsp; Munich PO/Hans Knappertsbusch. DG 479 1148 [10:55] Reinecke, C. Harp concerto in E minor, op 182 (1884). &nbsp;&nbsp; Nicanor Zabaleta, hp; Berlin PO/Ernst M&auml;rzendorfer. DG 463 648-2 [22:28] Bruckner, A. Symphony no 7 in E (1881-83). &nbsp;&nbsp; Staatskapelle Dresden/Eugen Jochum. Brilliant Classics 92084 [01:09:27]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 21 November 2025 - Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 5

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
With Respighi
Prepared by Rex Burgess
With Charles Barton



Respighi, O. Fantasia slava (1903).    Désirée Scuccuglia, pf; Rome SO/Francesco La Vecchia. 
Brilliant Classics 94394 [10:11]

Respighi, O. Carnival overture (1913).    Slovak RSO/Adriano. 
Naxos 8.557820 [08:41]

Respighi, O. Three Botticelli pictures (1927).    Bournemouth Sinfonietta/Tamás Vásáry. 
Chandos CHAN 8913 [18:40]

Respighi, O. Toccata (1928).    Geoffrey Tozer, pf; BBC PO/Edward Downes. 
Chandos CHAN 9311 [24:52]

Respighi, O. Brazilian impressions (1928).    Philharmonia O/Geoffrey Simon. 
Chandos CHAN 8317 [18:37]

Respighi, O. Metamorphosis (1930).    Liège Royal PO/John Neschling. 
BIS CD-2130 [29:16]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA With Respighi Prepared by Rex Burgess With Charles Barton
 Respighi, O. Fantasia slava (1903). &nbsp;&nbsp; D&eacute;sir&eacute;e Scuccuglia, pf; Rome SO/Francesco La Vecchia. Brilliant Classics 94394 [10:11] Respighi, O. Carnival overture (1913). &nbsp;&nbsp; Slovak RSO/Adriano. Naxos 8.557820 [08:41] Respighi, O. Three Botticelli pictures (1927). &nbsp;&nbsp; Bournemouth Sinfonietta/Tam&aacute;s V&aacute;s&aacute;ry. Chandos CHAN 8913 [18:40] Respighi, O. Toccata (1928). &nbsp;&nbsp; Geoffrey Tozer, pf; BBC PO/Edward Downes. Chandos CHAN 9311 [24:52] Respighi, O. Brazilian impressions (1928). &nbsp;&nbsp; Philharmonia O/Geoffrey Simon. Chandos CHAN 8317 [18:37] Respighi, O. Metamorphosis (1930). &nbsp;&nbsp; Li&egrave;ge Royal PO/John Neschling. BIS CD-2130 [29:16]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 14 November 2025 - With Respighi

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Orchestras of the BBC, Part 5
Prepared and presented by David Brett



Coleridge-Taylor, S. Overture: The song of Hiawatha, op 30 no 3 (1899).    BBC NO of Wales/Rumon Gamba. 
Chandos CHAN 10797 [11:21]

Bridge, F. The pageant of London (1911).    BBC NO of Wales/Richard Hickox. 
Chandos CHAN 10729(6) X [15:08]

Martin, F. Violin concerto (1951).    Baiba Skride, vn; BBC NO of Wales/Thierry Fischer. 
Orfeo C849 121 A [32:55]

Rachmaninov, S. Symphony no 1 in D minor, op 13 (1895).    BBC Welsh SO/Tadaaki Otaka. 
Nimbus NI 5311 [49:30]

Trad. All through the night (arr. Hope).    Aled Jones, treb; BBC Welsh Symphony Ch & O. 
LP 10 Records AJ5 [02:41]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Orchestras of the BBC, Part 5 Prepared and presented by David Brett
 Coleridge-Taylor, S. Overture: The song of Hiawatha, op 30 no 3 (1899). &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC NO of Wales/Rumon Gamba. Chandos CHAN 10797 [11:21] Bridge, F. The pageant of London (1911). &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC NO of Wales/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 10729(6) X [15:08] Martin, F. Violin concerto (1951). &nbsp;&nbsp; Baiba Skride, vn; BBC NO of Wales/Thierry Fischer. Orfeo C849 121 A [32:55] Rachmaninov, S. Symphony no 1 in D minor, op 13 (1895). &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC Welsh SO/Tadaaki Otaka. Nimbus NI 5311 [49:30] Trad. All through the night (arr. Hope). &nbsp;&nbsp; Aled Jones, treb; BBC Welsh Symphony Ch &amp; O. LP 10 Records AJ5 [02:41]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 7 November 2025 - Orchestras of the BBC, Part 5

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
For the birds
Prepared and presented by Dan Bickel



Wagner, R. Forest murmurs, from Siegfried (1856-71).    Cleveland O/George Szell. 
CBS M2YK 46466 [06:53]

Yoshimatsu, T. And the birds are still, op 72 (1997-98).    Manchester Camerata/Sachio Fujioka. 
Chandos CHAN 9652 [07:39]

Sibelius, J. Suite from Swanwhite, op 54 (1909).    Iceland SO/Petri Sakari. 
Chandos CHAN 9158 [19:02]

Haydn, J. Symphony in G minor, Hob.I:83, Hen (1785).    Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. 
Philips 438 727-2 [20:50]

Vaughan Williams, R. The lark ascending (1914).    Richard Tognetti, vn; Australian CO/Roland Peelman. 
ABC 481 4571 [16:31]

Rautavaara, E. Cantus arcticus, concerto for birds and orchestra, op 61 (1972).    Lahti SO/Osmo Vänskä. 
BIS CD-1038 [17:08]

Respighi, O. Suite: The birds (1927).    Bournemouth Sinfonietta/Tamás Vásáry. 
Chandos CHAN 8913 [19:42]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA For the birds Prepared and presented by Dan Bickel
 Wagner, R. Forest murmurs, from Siegfried (1856-71). &nbsp;&nbsp; Cleveland O/George Szell. CBS M2YK 46466 [06:53] Yoshimatsu, T. And the birds are still, op 72 (1997-98). &nbsp;&nbsp; Manchester Camerata/Sachio Fujioka. Chandos CHAN 9652 [07:39] Sibelius, J. Suite from Swanwhite, op 54 (1909). &nbsp;&nbsp; Iceland SO/Petri Sakari. Chandos CHAN 9158 [19:02] Haydn, J. Symphony in G minor, Hob.I:83, Hen (1785). &nbsp;&nbsp; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Philips 438 727-2 [20:50] Vaughan Williams, R. The lark ascending (1914). &nbsp;&nbsp; Richard Tognetti, vn; Australian CO/Roland Peelman. ABC 481 4571 [16:31] Rautavaara, E. Cantus arcticus, concerto for birds and orchestra, op 61 (1972). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lahti SO/Osmo V&auml;nsk&auml;. BIS CD-1038 [17:08] Respighi, O. Suite: The birds (1927). &nbsp;&nbsp; Bournemouth Sinfonietta/Tam&aacute;s V&aacute;s&aacute;ry. Chandos CHAN 8913 [19:42]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 31 October 2025

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
The 19th century concerto, part 10
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Charles Barton



Krommer, F. Oboe concerto in F, op 52 (1805).    Sarah Francis, ob; London Mozart Players/Howard Shelley. 
Hyperion CDA 66411 [20:04]

Schubert, F. Five German dances and seven trios with coda, D90 (1813).    I Musici de Montréal/Yuli Turovsky. 
Chandos CHAN 8928 [16:23]

Dussek, J. Piano concerto in E flat, op 70 (1810).    Ulster O/Howard Shelley, pf & dir. 
Hyperion CDA68027 [30:31]

Beethoven, L. 11 Viennese dances, WoO17 (1819).    Tasmanian SO/Jacques Moscato. 
LP ABC/WRC VXL1 4065 [17:43]

Crusell, B. Clarinet concerto no 3 in B flat, op 11 (1812).    Thea King, cl; London SO/Alun Francis. 
Helios CDH55203 [25:39]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA The 19th century concerto, part 10 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton
 Krommer, F. Oboe concerto in F, op 52 (1805). &nbsp;&nbsp; Sarah Francis, ob; London Mozart Players/Howard Shelley. Hyperion CDA 66411 [20:04] Schubert, F. Five German dances and seven trios with coda, D90 (1813). &nbsp;&nbsp; I Musici de Montr&eacute;al/Yuli Turovsky. Chandos CHAN 8928 [16:23] Dussek, J. Piano concerto in E flat, op 70 (1810). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ulster O/Howard Shelley, pf &amp; dir. Hyperion CDA68027 [30:31] Beethoven, L. 11 Viennese dances, WoO17 (1819). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tasmanian SO/Jacques Moscato. LP ABC/WRC VXL1 4065 [17:43] Crusell, B. Clarinet concerto no 3 in B flat, op 11 (1812). &nbsp;&nbsp; Thea King, cl; London SO/Alun Francis. Helios CDH55203 [25:39]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 24 October 2025 - The 19th century concerto, part 10

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Music for Manfred
Prepared and presented by Charles Barton



Schumann, R. Overture to Manfred, op 115 (1848-49).    Tasmanian SO/Sebastian Lang-Lessing. 
ABC 476 773-6 [12:05]

Reinecke, C. Excerpts from King Manfred, op 93 (1866).    Rhenish PO/Alfred Walter. 
Naxos 8.555397 [25:59]

Tchaikovsky, P. Manfred symphony, op 58 (1885).    London PO/Mstislav Rostropovich. 
EMI 5 65709 2 [01:00:11]

Montsalvatge, X. Excerpts from ballet, Manfred (1945).    Barcelona SO/Víctor Pablo Pérez. 
Naxos 8.573077 [09:08]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Music for Manfred Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
 Schumann, R. Overture to Manfred, op 115 (1848-49). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tasmanian SO/Sebastian Lang-Lessing. ABC 476 773-6 [12:05] Reinecke, C. Excerpts from King Manfred, op 93 (1866). &nbsp;&nbsp; Rhenish PO/Alfred Walter. Naxos 8.555397 [25:59] Tchaikovsky, P. Manfred symphony, op 58 (1885). &nbsp;&nbsp; London PO/Mstislav Rostropovich. EMI 5 65709 2 [01:00:11] Montsalvatge, X. Excerpts from ballet, Manfred (1945). &nbsp;&nbsp; Barcelona SO/V&iacute;ctor Pablo P&eacute;rez. Naxos 8.573077 [09:08]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 17 October 2025 - Music for Manfred

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