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Evenings with the Orchestra  - 16 October 2026



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Evenings with the Orchestra - 16 October 2026
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[00:59:59] 11:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 16 October 2026

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Exploring Respighi: Part 4
Prepared by Rex Burgess
With Peter Younie

Respighi, O. Concerto a cinque (1933).    Konstantin Scherbakov, pf; Capella Istropolitana/Ewald Danel. 
Naxos 8.553366 [25:39]

Respighi, O. Ballet: The magic pot (1920).    Jakub Francisci, boy sop; Slovak RSO/Adriano. 
Naxos 8.570741 [25:23]

Respighi, O. Sinfonia drammatica (1914).    Rome SO/Francesco La Vecchia. 
Brilliant Classics 94394 [01:02:07]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Exploring Respighi: Part 4 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Peter Younie
Respighi, O. Concerto a cinque (1933). &nbsp;&nbsp; Konstantin Scherbakov, pf; Capella Istropolitana/Ewald Danel. Naxos 8.553366 [25:39] Respighi, O. Ballet: The magic pot (1920). &nbsp;&nbsp; Jakub Francisci, boy sop; Slovak RSO/Adriano. Naxos 8.570741 [25:23] Respighi, O. Sinfonia drammatica (1914). &nbsp;&nbsp; Rome SO/Francesco La Vecchia. Brilliant Classics 94394 [01:02:07]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 9 October 2026 - Exploring Respighi: Part 4

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Prepared by Bruce Ru
With Geza Karacsony

Weber, C.M. Overture to Der Freischütz (1821).    Los Angeles PO/Zubin Mehta. 
Decca 475 7470 [09:15]

Haydn, J. Symphony in D, Hob.I:73, Hunt (c1781).    Esterházy O/David Blum. 
Vanguard 08 9061 71 [19:34]

Janácek, L. Suite, from The cunning little vixen (1921-23).    Czech PO/Frántisek Jílek. 
Supraphon/Denon 38C37 7303 [16:39]

Strauss, J. II At the hunt, galop, op 373 (1875; arr. Schonherr).    Queensland SO/Vladimir Ponkin. 
ABC 432 250-2 [02:13]

Bruckner, A. Symphony no 4 in E flat, Romantic (1874).    London SO/István Kertész. 
Decca 478 6420 [01:01:17]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Prepared by Bruce Ru With Geza Karacsony
Weber, C.M. Overture to Der Freisch&uuml;tz (1821). &nbsp;&nbsp; Los Angeles PO/Zubin Mehta. Decca 475 7470 [09:15] Haydn, J. Symphony in D, Hob.I:73, Hunt (c1781). &nbsp;&nbsp; Esterh&aacute;zy O/David Blum. Vanguard 08 9061 71 [19:34] Jan&aacute;cek, L. Suite, from The cunning little vixen (1921-23). &nbsp;&nbsp; Czech PO/Fr&aacute;ntisek J&iacute;lek. Supraphon/Denon 38C37 7303 [16:39] Strauss, J. II At the hunt, galop, op 373 (1875; arr. Schonherr). &nbsp;&nbsp; Queensland SO/Vladimir Ponkin. ABC 432 250-2 [02:13] Bruckner, A. Symphony no 4 in E flat, Romantic (1874). &nbsp;&nbsp; London SO/Istv&aacute;n Kert&eacute;sz. Decca 478 6420 [01:01:17]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 2 October 2026

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Jansson Antmann

Weber, C.M. Overture to Peter Schmoll (1803).    Berlin PO/Herbert von Karajan. 
DG 419 070-2 [10:25]

Giuliani, M. Guitar concerto no 1 in A, op 30 (1808).    Pepe Romero, gui; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. 
ABC 480 6461 [22:28]

Crusell, B. Clarinet concerto no 1 in E flat, op 1 (1803).    Emma Johnson, cl; Royal PO/Günther Herbig. 
ASV DCA 763 [22:47]

Glinka, M. Spanish overture no 1: Jota aragonesa (1845).    London SO/Charles Mackerras. 
Mercury 434 352-2 [09:16]

Tchaikovsky, P. Piano concerto no 2 in G, op 44 (1880).    Nigel Kennedy, vn; Steven Isserlis, vc; Peter Donohoe, pf; Bournemouth SO/Rudolf Barshai. 
EMI CDC 7 49939 2 [47:06]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Jansson Antmann
Weber, C.M. Overture to Peter Schmoll (1803). &nbsp;&nbsp; Berlin PO/Herbert von Karajan. DG 419 070-2 [10:25] Giuliani, M. Guitar concerto no 1 in A, op 30 (1808). &nbsp;&nbsp; Pepe Romero, gui; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. ABC 480 6461 [22:28] Crusell, B. Clarinet concerto no 1 in E flat, op 1 (1803). &nbsp;&nbsp; Emma Johnson, cl; Royal PO/G&uuml;nther Herbig. ASV DCA 763 [22:47] Glinka, M. Spanish overture no 1: Jota aragonesa (1845). &nbsp;&nbsp; London SO/Charles Mackerras. Mercury 434 352-2 [09:16] Tchaikovsky, P. Piano concerto no 2 in G, op 44 (1880). &nbsp;&nbsp; Nigel Kennedy, vn; Steven Isserlis, vc; Peter Donohoe, pf; Bournemouth SO/Rudolf Barshai. EMI CDC 7 49939 2 [47:06]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 25 September 2026

11:01 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Robert Schumann, Part 2
Prepared and presented by Charles Barton

Schumann, R. Overture to Genoveva, op 81 (1850).    Swedish CO/Thomas Dausgaard. 
BIS CD-1569 [08:18]

Schumann, R. Overture, scherzo and finale, op 52 (1841-45).    Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. 
Naxos 8.571214 [18:04]

Schumann, R. Violin concerto in D minor, op posth (1853).    Ulf Wallin, vn; Robert Schumann PO/Frank Beermann. 
BIS CD-1775 [32:22]

Schumann, R. Introduction and allegro concertante in D minor, op 134 (1853).    Murray Perahia, pf; Berlin PO/Claudio Abbado. 
Sony SK 64577 [12:45]

Schumann, R. Symphony no 3 in E flat, op 97, Rhenish (1850).    Vienna PO/Georg Solti. 
Decca 417 799-2 [33:02]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Robert Schumann, Part 2 Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
Schumann, R. Overture to Genoveva, op 81 (1850). &nbsp;&nbsp; Swedish CO/Thomas Dausgaard. BIS CD-1569 [08:18] Schumann, R. Overture, scherzo and finale, op 52 (1841-45). &nbsp;&nbsp; Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. Naxos 8.571214 [18:04] Schumann, R. Violin concerto in D minor, op posth (1853). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ulf Wallin, vn; Robert Schumann PO/Frank Beermann. BIS CD-1775 [32:22] Schumann, R. Introduction and allegro concertante in D minor, op 134 (1853). &nbsp;&nbsp; Murray Perahia, pf; Berlin PO/Claudio Abbado. Sony SK 64577 [12:45] Schumann, R. Symphony no 3 in E flat, op 97, Rhenish (1850). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna PO/Georg Solti. Decca 417 799-2 [33:02]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 18 September 2026

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Exploring Respighi, Part 3
Prepared by Rex Burgess
With Geza Karacsony



Respighi, O. Symphonic poem: Roman festivals (1928).    Cincinnati SO/Jésus López-Cobos. 
Telarc 80356 [23:58]

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

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

Respighi, O. Concerto in modo misolidio (1925).    Geoffrey Tozer, pf; BBC PO/Edward Downes. 
Chandos CHAN 9285 [40:41]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Exploring Respighi, Part 3 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Geza Karacsony
 Respighi, O. Symphonic poem: Roman festivals (1928). &nbsp;&nbsp; Cincinnati SO/J&eacute;sus L&oacute;pez-Cobos. Telarc 80356 [23:58] Respighi, O. Metamorphosis (1930). &nbsp;&nbsp; Li&egrave;ge Royal PO/John Neschling. BIS CD-2130 [29:16] 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. Concerto in modo misolidio (1925). &nbsp;&nbsp; Geoffrey Tozer, pf; BBC PO/Edward Downes. Chandos CHAN 9285 [40:41]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 11 September 2026 - Exploring Respighi, Part 3

 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Romantic era poetry
Prepared by Rhys Owen
With Charles Barton



Debussy, C. Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (1894).    Cleveland O/Pierre Boulez. 
DG 447 496-2 [08:51]

Wagner, R. A Faust overture (1840/43-44).    Bamberg SO/Otto Gerdes. 
DG 477 5445 [10:41]

Sibelius, J. Symphonic fantasy: Pohjola’s daughter, op 49 (1906).    Royal Concertgebouw O/Colin Davis. 
Radio Nederland RCO12004 [14:29]

Balakirev, M. Symphonic poem: Tamara (1867-82).    BBC PO/Vassily Sinaisky. 
Chandos CHAN 9727 [20:45]

Tchaikovsky, P. Manfred symphony, op 58 (1885).    Vienna PO/Lorin Maazel. 
Decca 480 6617 [55:07]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Romantic era poetry Prepared by Rhys Owen With Charles Barton
 Debussy, C. Pr&eacute;lude &agrave; l'apr&egrave;s-midi d'un faune (1894). &nbsp;&nbsp; Cleveland O/Pierre Boulez. DG 447 496-2 [08:51] Wagner, R. A Faust overture (1840/43-44). &nbsp;&nbsp; Bamberg SO/Otto Gerdes. DG 477 5445 [10:41] Sibelius, J. Symphonic fantasy: Pohjola&rsquo;s daughter, op 49 (1906). &nbsp;&nbsp; Royal Concertgebouw O/Colin Davis. Radio Nederland RCO12004 [14:29] Balakirev, M. Symphonic poem: Tamara (1867-82). &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC PO/Vassily Sinaisky. Chandos CHAN 9727 [20:45] Tchaikovsky, P. Manfred symphony, op 58 (1885). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna PO/Lorin Maazel. Decca 480 6617 [55:07]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 4 September 2026 - Romantic era poetry

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Charles Barton



Hummel, J. Trumpet concerto in E (1803).    Crispian Steele-Perkins, tpt; King’s Consort/Robert King. 
Hyperion CDA67266 [18:02]

Weber, C.M. Symphony no 2 in C (1807).    London SO/Hans Hubert Schönzeler. 
Guild GMCD 7138 [19:48]

Mendelssohn, F. Violin concerto in E minor, op 64 (1838).    Anne-Sophie Mutter, vn; Berlin PO/Herbert von Karajan. 
DG 479 4110 [30:41]

Bizet, G. Suite no 2 from L’arlésienne (1872).    Philharmonia O/Herbert von Karajan. 
EMI CDM 1 66424 2 [19:17]

Vieuxtemps, H. Cello concerto no 1 in A minor, op 46 (1877).    Alban Gerhardt, vc; Royal Flemish PO/Josep Caballé-Domenech. 
Hyperion CDA67790 [24:58]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton
 Hummel, J. Trumpet concerto in E (1803). &nbsp;&nbsp; Crispian Steele-Perkins, tpt; King&rsquo;s Consort/Robert King. Hyperion CDA67266 [18:02] Weber, C.M. Symphony no 2 in C (1807). &nbsp;&nbsp; London SO/Hans Hubert Sch&ouml;nzeler. Guild GMCD 7138 [19:48] Mendelssohn, F. Violin concerto in E minor, op 64 (1838). &nbsp;&nbsp; Anne-Sophie Mutter, vn; Berlin PO/Herbert von Karajan. DG 479 4110 [30:41] Bizet, G. Suite no 2 from L&rsquo;arl&eacute;sienne (1872). &nbsp;&nbsp; Philharmonia O/Herbert von Karajan. EMI CDM 1 66424 2 [19:17] Vieuxtemps, H. Cello concerto no 1 in A minor, op 46 (1877). &nbsp;&nbsp; Alban Gerhardt, vc; Royal Flemish PO/Josep Caball&eacute;-Domenech. Hyperion CDA67790 [24:58]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 28 August 2026

 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Robert Schumann, Part 1
Prepared and presented by Charles Barton



Schumann, R. Concert piece in F, op 86 (1849).    Peter Damm, hn; Klaus Pietzonka, hn; Dieter Pansa, hn; Johannes Friemel, hn; Staatskkapelle Dresden/Siegfried Kurz. 
Berlin Classics 0012882BC [19:08]

Schumann, R. Introduction and allegro appassionato in G, op 92 (1849).    András Schiff, pf; Vienna PO/Christoph von Dohnányi. 
Decca 455 957-2 [14:49]

Schumann, R. Fantasy in C, op 131 (1853).    Ulf Wallin, vn; Robert Schumann PO/Frank Beermann. 
BIS CD-1775 [16:20]

Schumann, R. Piano concerto in A minor, op 54 (1841-45).    Byron Janis, pf; Minneapolis SO/Stanislaw Skrowaczewski. 
Mercury 432 011-2 [29:51]

Schumann, R. Symphony no 4 in D minor (1841).    O Révolutionnaire et Romantique/John Eliot Gardiner. 
Archiv 457 591-2 [24:02]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Robert Schumann, Part 1 Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
 Schumann, R. Concert piece in F, op 86 (1849). &nbsp;&nbsp; Peter Damm, hn; Klaus Pietzonka, hn; Dieter Pansa, hn; Johannes Friemel, hn; Staatskkapelle Dresden/Siegfried Kurz. Berlin Classics 0012882BC [19:08] Schumann, R. Introduction and allegro appassionato in G, op 92 (1849). &nbsp;&nbsp; Andr&aacute;s Schiff, pf; Vienna PO/Christoph von Dohn&aacute;nyi. Decca 455 957-2 [14:49] Schumann, R. Fantasy in C, op 131 (1853). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ulf Wallin, vn; Robert Schumann PO/Frank Beermann. BIS CD-1775 [16:20] Schumann, R. Piano concerto in A minor, op 54 (1841-45). &nbsp;&nbsp; Byron Janis, pf; Minneapolis SO/Stanislaw Skrowaczewski. Mercury 432 011-2 [29:51] Schumann, R. Symphony no 4 in D minor (1841). &nbsp;&nbsp; O R&eacute;volutionnaire et Romantique/John Eliot Gardiner. Archiv 457 591-2 [24:02]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 21 August 2026 - Robert Schumann, Part 1

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Exploring Respighi, Part 2
Prepared by Rex Burgess
With Geza Karacsony



Respighi, O. Symphonic poem: Pines of Rome (1924).    Royal PO/Enrique Bátiz. 
Naxos 8.550539 [18:47]

Respighi, O. La sensitiva (1914).    Linda Finnie, mezz; BBC PO/Richard Hickox. 
Chandos CHAN 9453 [31:48]

Respighi, O. Ancient airs and dances, suite no 2 (1924).    Australian CO/Christopher Lyndon-Gee. 
Omega OCD 1007 [20:16]

Respighi, O. Ballet: La boutique fantasque, after Rossini, op 40 (1919).    Cincinnati SO/Jésus López-Coboz. 
Telarc 80396 [41:44]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Exploring Respighi, Part 2 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Geza Karacsony
 Respighi, O. Symphonic poem: Pines of Rome (1924). &nbsp;&nbsp; Royal PO/Enrique B&aacute;tiz. Naxos 8.550539 [18:47] Respighi, O. La sensitiva (1914). &nbsp;&nbsp; Linda Finnie, mezz; BBC PO/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 9453 [31:48] Respighi, O. Ancient airs and dances, suite no 2 (1924). &nbsp;&nbsp; Australian CO/Christopher Lyndon-Gee. Omega OCD 1007 [20:16] Respighi, O. Ballet: La boutique fantasque, after Rossini, op 40 (1919). &nbsp;&nbsp; Cincinnati SO/J&eacute;sus L&oacute;pez-Coboz. Telarc 80396 [41:44]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 14 August 2026 = Exploring Respighi, Part 2

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