10:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

11:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
The Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 13
Prepared and presented by Charles Barton



Mendelssohn, F. War march of the priests, from Athalia, op 74 (1845).    Queensland SO/Patrick Thomas. 
ABC 476 4565 [05:01]

Moscheles, I. Piano concerto no 7 in C minor, op 93, Pathétique (1835).    Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley, pf & dir. 
Hyperion CDA67385 [22:17]

Mendelssohn, F. The first Walpurgis night, op 60 (1832/42).    Birgit Remmert, cont; Uwe Heilman, ten; René Pape, bass; Arnold Schoenberg Choir; CO of Europe/Nikolaus Harnoncourt. 
Teldec 9031-74882-2 [36:23]

Schumann, C. Piano concerto in A minor, op 7 (1835-36).    Francesco Nicolosi, pf; Alma Mahler Sinfonietta/Stefania Rinaldi. 
Naxos 8.557552 [23:36]

Mendelssohn, F. Christus I: The birth of Christ.    Sandrine Piau, sop; Robert Getchell, ten; Laurent Slaars, bass; Markus Butter, bass; Accentus/Laurence Equilbey. 
naïve V 5265 [06:49]

Mendelssohn, F. Christus II: The Passion of Christ.    Sandrine Piau, sop; Robert Getchell, ten; Laurent Slaars, bass; Markus Butter, bass; Accentus/Laurence Equilbey. 
naïve V 5265 [11:45]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA The Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 13 Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
 Mendelssohn, F. War march of the priests, from Athalia, op 74 (1845). &nbsp;&nbsp; Queensland SO/Patrick Thomas. ABC 476 4565 [05:01] Moscheles, I. Piano concerto no 7 in C minor, op 93, Path&eacute;tique (1835). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley, pf &amp; dir. Hyperion CDA67385 [22:17] Mendelssohn, F. The first Walpurgis night, op 60 (1832/42). &nbsp;&nbsp; Birgit Remmert, cont; Uwe Heilman, ten; Ren&eacute; Pape, bass; Arnold Schoenberg Choir; CO of Europe/Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Teldec 9031-74882-2 [36:23] Schumann, C. Piano concerto in A minor, op 7 (1835-36). &nbsp;&nbsp; Francesco Nicolosi, pf; Alma Mahler Sinfonietta/Stefania Rinaldi. Naxos 8.557552 [23:36] Mendelssohn, F. Christus I: The birth of Christ. &nbsp;&nbsp; Sandrine Piau, sop; Robert Getchell, ten; Laurent Slaars, bass; Markus Butter, bass; Accentus/Laurence Equilbey. na&iuml;ve V 5265 [06:49] Mendelssohn, F. Christus II: The Passion of Christ. &nbsp;&nbsp; Sandrine Piau, sop; Robert Getchell, ten; Laurent Slaars, bass; Markus Butter, bass; Accentus/Laurence Equilbey. na&iuml;ve V 5265 [11:45]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 17 July 2026

10:14 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

10:40 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

11:40 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

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



Respighi, O. Suite in E (c1901).    Slovak RSO/Adriano. 
Naxos 8.557820 [32:52]

Respighi, O. Symphonic poem: Fountains of Rome (1917).    London SO/István Kertész. 
Decca 478 6420 [15:06]

Respighi, O. The sunset (1914).    Lorraine Hunt, sop; Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. 
Sony SK62855 [16:19]

Respighi, O. Ancient airs and dances, suite no 1 (1917).    Australian CO/Christopher Lyndon-Gee. 
Omega OCD 1007 [16:41]

Respighi, O. Concerto gregoriano (1921).    Vadim Brodsky, vn; Rome SO/Francesco La Vecchia. 
Brilliant Classics 94394 [31:54]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Exploring Respighi Prepared by Rex Burgess With Charles Barton
 Respighi, O. Suite in E (c1901). &nbsp;&nbsp; Slovak RSO/Adriano. Naxos 8.557820 [32:52] Respighi, O. Symphonic poem: Fountains of Rome (1917). &nbsp;&nbsp; London SO/Istv&aacute;n Kert&eacute;sz. Decca 478 6420 [15:06] Respighi, O. The sunset (1914). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lorraine Hunt, sop; Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. Sony SK62855 [16:19] Respighi, O. Ancient airs and dances, suite no 1 (1917). &nbsp;&nbsp; Australian CO/Christopher Lyndon-Gee. Omega OCD 1007 [16:41] Respighi, O. Concerto gregoriano (1921). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vadim Brodsky, vn; Rome SO/Francesco La Vecchia. Brilliant Classics 94394 [31:54]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 10 July 2026 - Exploring Respighi

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Music of the spheres
Prepared by Rhys Owen
With Charles Barton



Strauss, Josef. Music of the spheres, op 235 (1868).    Vienna PO/Riccardo Muti. 
DG 474 900-2 [09:54]

Strauss, R. Also sprach Zarathustra, op 30 (1896).    Sydney SO/Charles Mackerras. 
Sydney Symphony SSO 200705 [34:18]

Sibelius, J. Night ride and sunrise, op 55 (1908).    New Zealand SO/Pietari Inkinen. 
Naxos 8.570763 [16:38]

Holst, G. The planets, op 32 (1916).    Vienna State Opera Ch; Vienna PO/Herbert von Karajan. 
Decca 478 5630 [48:56]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Music of the spheres Prepared by Rhys Owen With Charles Barton
 Strauss, Josef. Music of the spheres, op 235 (1868). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna PO/Riccardo Muti. DG 474 900-2 [09:54] Strauss, R. Also sprach Zarathustra, op 30 (1896). &nbsp;&nbsp; Sydney SO/Charles Mackerras. Sydney Symphony SSO 200705 [34:18] Sibelius, J. Night ride and sunrise, op 55 (1908). &nbsp;&nbsp; New Zealand SO/Pietari Inkinen. Naxos 8.570763 [16:38] Holst, G. The planets, op 32 (1916). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna State Opera Ch; Vienna PO/Herbert von Karajan. Decca 478 5630 [48:56]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 3 July 2026 - Music of the spheres

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Great 19th century concertos, Part 6
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Charles Barton



Vieuxtemps, H. Violin concerto no 4 in D minor, op 31 (1850).    Misha Keylin, vn; Arnhem PO/Takuo Yuasa. 
Naxos 8.554506 [29:44]

Bizet, G. Symphony in C (1855).    Montreal SO/Charles Dutoit. 
Decca 452 102-2 [32:34]

Brahms, J. Piano concerto no 1 in D minor, op 15 (1854-59).    Daniel Barenboim, pf; Philharmonia O/John Barbirolli. 
Philips 456 721-2 [51:48]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Great 19th century concertos, Part 6 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton
 Vieuxtemps, H. Violin concerto no 4 in D minor, op 31 (1850). &nbsp;&nbsp; Misha Keylin, vn; Arnhem PO/Takuo Yuasa. Naxos 8.554506 [29:44] Bizet, G. Symphony in C (1855). &nbsp;&nbsp; Montreal SO/Charles Dutoit. Decca 452 102-2 [32:34] Brahms, J. Piano concerto no 1 in D minor, op 15 (1854-59). &nbsp;&nbsp; Daniel Barenboim, pf; Philharmonia O/John Barbirolli. Philips 456 721-2 [51:48]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 26 June 2026 - Great 19th century concertos, Part 6

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
The Gewandhaus orchestra in the 19th century, Part 12
Prepared and presented by Charles Barton



Mendelssohn, F. Overture to Athalia, op 74 (1845).    Bamberg SO/Claus Peter Flor. 
RCA Victor RD 87905 [08:27]

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

Bennett, W. Sterndale Caprice in E, op 22 (1838).    Malcolm Binns, pf; London PO/Nicholas Braithwaite. 
Lyrita SRCD 204 [13:23]

Mendelssohn, F. Violin concerto in E minor, op 64 (1844).    Yehudi Menuhin, vn, London SO/Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos. 
EMI CDM 1 66433 2 [27:12]

Reinecke, C. Piano concerto no 4 in B minor, op 254 (1901).    Klaus Hellwig, pf; North West German PO/Alun Francis. 
cpo 999 239-2 [20:24]

Gade, N. Symphony no 3 in A minor, op 15 (pub. 1847).    Stockholm Sinfonietta/Neeme Järvi. 
BIS CD-338 [26:50]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA The Gewandhaus orchestra in the 19th century, Part 12 Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
 Mendelssohn, F. Overture to Athalia, op 74 (1845). &nbsp;&nbsp; Bamberg SO/Claus Peter Flor. RCA Victor RD 87905 [08:27] David, Ferdinand. Andante and scherzo capriccioso, op 16. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hagai Shaham, vn; BBC SO/Martyn Brabbins. Hyperion CDA67804 [09:20] Bennett, W. Sterndale Caprice in E, op 22 (1838). &nbsp;&nbsp; Malcolm Binns, pf; London PO/Nicholas Braithwaite. Lyrita SRCD 204 [13:23] Mendelssohn, F. Violin concerto in E minor, op 64 (1844). &nbsp;&nbsp; Yehudi Menuhin, vn, London SO/Rafael Fr&uuml;hbeck de Burgos. EMI CDM 1 66433 2 [27:12] Reinecke, C. Piano concerto no 4 in B minor, op 254 (1901). &nbsp;&nbsp; Klaus Hellwig, pf; North West German PO/Alun Francis. cpo 999 239-2 [20:24] Gade, N. Symphony no 3 in A minor, op 15 (pub. 1847). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stockholm Sinfonietta/Neeme J&auml;rvi. BIS CD-338 [26:50]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 19 June 2026

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA

Great symphonies of the 20th century
Prepared by David Brett
With Charles Barton



Górecki, H. Symphony no 2, op 31, Copernican, mvt 2 (1972).    Emese Soós, sop; Tamás Altorjay, bar; Bartók Ch; Fricsay SO/Tamás Pál. 
Stradivarius STR 33324 [14:40]

Pärt, A. Tabula rasa (1976).    Leslie Hatfield, vn; Rebecca Hirsch, vn; Ulster O/Takuo Yuasa. 
Naxos 8.554591 [24:22]

Tavener, J. The protecting veil (1989; arr. Dickson).    Amy Dickson, sax; Royal PO/Mikel Toms. 
Sony 88697376792 [14:56]

Górecki, H. Symphony no 3, op 36, Symphony of sorrowful songs (1976).    Dawn Upshaw, sop; London Sinfonietta/David Zinman. 
Elektra 7559-79282-2 [53:42]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Great symphonies of the 20th century Prepared by David Brett With Charles Barton
 G&oacute;recki, H. Symphony no 2, op 31, Copernican, mvt 2 (1972). &nbsp;&nbsp; Emese So&oacute;s, sop; Tam&aacute;s Altorjay, bar; Bart&oacute;k Ch; Fricsay SO/Tam&aacute;s P&aacute;l. Stradivarius STR 33324 [14:40] P&auml;rt, A. Tabula rasa (1976). &nbsp;&nbsp; Leslie Hatfield, vn; Rebecca Hirsch, vn; Ulster O/Takuo Yuasa. Naxos 8.554591 [24:22] Tavener, J. The protecting veil (1989; arr. Dickson). &nbsp;&nbsp; Amy Dickson, sax; Royal PO/Mikel Toms. Sony 88697376792 [14:56] G&oacute;recki, H. Symphony no 3, op 36, Symphony of sorrowful songs (1976). &nbsp;&nbsp; Dawn Upshaw, sop; London Sinfonietta/David Zinman. Elektra 7559-79282-2 [53:42]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 12 June 2026 - Great symphonies of the 20th century

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
An evening at the ballet
Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans
With Charles Barton



Holst, G. Ballet music from The perfect fool, op 39 (1918-22).    BBC NO of Wales/Richard Hickox. 
Chandos CHSA 5069 [11:32]

Piston, W. Ballet: The incredible flutist (1938).    Eastman-Rochester O/Howard Hanson. 
Mercury 478 5092 [16:12]

Moniuszko, S. Ballet music from The merry wives of Windsor (c1849).    Warsaw PO/Antoni Wit. 
Naxos 8.573610 [09:38]

Luigini, A. Ballet égyptien, op 12 (1875).    London SO/Richard Bonynge. 
Decca 452 768-2 [21:38]

Saint-Saëns, C. Ballet music from Les barbares (1901).    O Victoria/Guillaume Tourniaire. 
Melba MR301130 [25:07]

Glière, R. Suite from the ballet The red poppy, op 25 (1927).    New Jersey SO/Zdenek Macal. 
Delos DE 3178 [26:59]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA An evening at the ballet Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Charles Barton
 Holst, G. Ballet music from The perfect fool, op 39 (1918-22). &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC NO of Wales/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHSA 5069 [11:32] Piston, W. Ballet: The incredible flutist (1938). &nbsp;&nbsp; Eastman-Rochester O/Howard Hanson. Mercury 478 5092 [16:12] Moniuszko, S. Ballet music from The merry wives of Windsor (c1849). &nbsp;&nbsp; Warsaw PO/Antoni Wit. Naxos 8.573610 [09:38] Luigini, A. Ballet &eacute;gyptien, op 12 (1875). &nbsp;&nbsp; London SO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 452 768-2 [21:38] Saint-Sa&euml;ns, C. Ballet music from Les barbares (1901). &nbsp;&nbsp; O Victoria/Guillaume Tourniaire. Melba MR301130 [25:07] Gli&egrave;re, R. Suite from the ballet The red poppy, op 25 (1927). &nbsp;&nbsp; New Jersey SO/Zdenek Macal. Delos DE 3178 [26:59]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 5 June 2026 - An evening at the ballet

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Prepared by Gerald Holder
With Andrew Dziedzic



Langgaard, R. Symphony no 2, Awakening of Spring (1912-14).    Inger Dam-Jensen, sop; Danish NSO/Thomas Dausgaard. 
Dacapo 6.220516 [37:36]

Beethoven, L. Fantasia in C minor, op 80, Choral (1807).    German State Opera Choir; Berlin PO/Daniel Barenboim. 
EMI 5 55516 2 [19:44]

Mahler, G. Symphony no 4 in G (1900).    Emma Matthews, sop; Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. 
Sydney Symphony SSO201102 [54:22]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Prepared by Gerald Holder With Andrew Dziedzic
 Langgaard, R. Symphony no 2, Awakening of Spring (1912-14). &nbsp;&nbsp; Inger Dam-Jensen, sop; Danish NSO/Thomas Dausgaard. Dacapo 6.220516 [37:36] Beethoven, L. Fantasia in C minor, op 80, Choral (1807). &nbsp;&nbsp; German State Opera Choir; Berlin PO/Daniel Barenboim. EMI 5 55516 2 [19:44] Mahler, G. Symphony no 4 in G (1900). &nbsp;&nbsp; Emma Matthews, sop; Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. Sydney Symphony SSO201102 [54:22]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 29 May 2026

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Great concertos of the 19th century, Part 11
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Charles Barton



Hoffmann, E.T.A. Symphony in E flat (1805-06).    Concerto Bamberg/Rolf Beck. 
Schwann 3-1148-2 [21:29]

Beethoven, L. Triple concerto in C, op 56 (1803-04).    David Oistrakh, vn; Mstislav Rostropovich, vc; Sviatoslav Richter, pf; Berlin PO/Herbert von Karajan. 
EMI 5 66902 2 [36:30]

Bruckner, A. Adagio (1876).    New PO of Westphalia/Johannes Wildner. 
Naxos 8.555928/9 [18:16]

Tchaikovsky, P. Violin concerto in D, op 35 (1878).    James Ehnes, vn; Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. 
Sydney Symphony SSO201206 [34:36]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Great concertos of the 19th century, Part 11 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton
 Hoffmann, E.T.A. Symphony in E flat (1805-06). &nbsp;&nbsp; Concerto Bamberg/Rolf Beck. Schwann 3-1148-2 [21:29] Beethoven, L. Triple concerto in C, op 56 (1803-04). &nbsp;&nbsp; David Oistrakh, vn; Mstislav Rostropovich, vc; Sviatoslav Richter, pf; Berlin PO/Herbert von Karajan. EMI 5 66902 2 [36:30] Bruckner, A. Adagio (1876). &nbsp;&nbsp; New PO of Westphalia/Johannes Wildner. Naxos 8.555928/9 [18:16] Tchaikovsky, P. Violin concerto in D, op 35 (1878). &nbsp;&nbsp; James Ehnes, vn; Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. Sydney Symphony SSO201206 [34:36]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 22 May 2026 - Great concertos of the 19th century, Part 11

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



Reinecke, C. Symphony no 2, op 134 (1875)    Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley. 
Chandos CHAN9893 [35:48]

Brahms, J. A German Requiem, op 45 (1868).    Elizabeth Norberg-Schulz, sop; Wolfgang Holzmair, bar; San Francisco Symphony Ch & O/Herbert Blomstedt. 
Decca 478 6787 [01:10:47]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA The Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th Century Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
 Reinecke, C. Symphony no 2, op 134 (1875) &nbsp;&nbsp; Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley. Chandos CHAN9893 [35:48] Brahms, J. A German Requiem, op 45 (1868). &nbsp;&nbsp; Elizabeth Norberg-Schulz, sop; Wolfgang Holzmair, bar; San Francisco Symphony Ch &amp; O/Herbert Blomstedt. Decca 478 6787 [01:10:47]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 15 May 2026 - The Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th Century

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