10:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

11:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

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

 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Prepared by Bruce Ru
With Geza Karacsony



Rossini, G. Overture to The Italian girl in Algiers (1816).    Australian CO/Richard Hickox. 
Fine Music Tape Archive [07:59]

Balakirev, M. Symphonic poem: Tamara (1882).    Philharmonia O/Yevgeny Svetlanov. 
Hyperion CDA66586 [21:45]

Enescu, G. Rumanian rhapsody in D, op 11 no 2 (1901).    Rumanian RTO/Iosif Conta. 
Marco Polo 8.223146 [11:47]

Mozart, W. Violin concerto no 5 in A, K219, Turkish (1775).    Joshua Bell, vn; English CO/Peter Maag. 
Decca 436 376-2 [31:42]

Strauss, J. II Persian march, op 289 (1865).    Vienna PO/Willi Boskovsky. 
EMI CDM 1 66422 2 [02:19]

Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Symphony no 2, op 9, Antar (1897).    Gothenburg SO/Neeme Järvi. 
DG 423 604-2 [32:53]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Prepared by Bruce Ru With Geza Karacsony
 Rossini, G. Overture to The Italian girl in Algiers (1816). &nbsp;&nbsp; Australian CO/Richard Hickox. Fine Music Tape Archive [07:59] Balakirev, M. Symphonic poem: Tamara (1882). &nbsp;&nbsp; Philharmonia O/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Hyperion CDA66586 [21:45] Enescu, G. Rumanian rhapsody in D, op 11 no 2 (1901). &nbsp;&nbsp; Rumanian RTO/Iosif Conta. Marco Polo 8.223146 [11:47] Mozart, W. Violin concerto no 5 in A, K219, Turkish (1775). &nbsp;&nbsp; Joshua Bell, vn; English CO/Peter Maag. Decca 436 376-2 [31:42] Strauss, J. II Persian march, op 289 (1865). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna PO/Willi Boskovsky. EMI CDM 1 66422 2 [02:19] Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Symphony no 2, op 9, Antar (1897). &nbsp;&nbsp; Gothenburg SO/Neeme J&auml;rvi. DG 423 604-2 [32:53]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 7 August 2026

 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Conductors of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Prepared by Gerald Holder
With Charles Barton



Grieg, E. Suite no 1, op 46, from Peer Gynt (1876).    Vienna PO/Herbert von Karajan. 
Decca 478 5630 [14:58]

Wagner, R. Overture to Tannhäuser (1845).    Vienna PO/Karl Böhm. 
DG 478 5188 [14:54]

Sibelius, J. Symphony no 7 in C, op 105 (1926).    Vienna PO/Leonard Bernstein. 
DG 427 647-2 [24:54]

Haydn, J. Symphony in G, Hob.I:94, Surprise (1791).    Vienna PO/Carlos Kleiber. 
Artists FED 013/14 [20:17]

Beethoven, L. Fantasia in C minor, op 80, Choral (1807).    Gabriel Lechner, sop; Gretchen Eder, sop; Elisabeth Mach, cont; Jorge Pita, ten; Andreas Esders, ten; Gerhard Eder, bass; Maurizio Pollini, pf; Vienna State Opera Ch; Vienna PO/Claudio Abbado. 
DG 4790913 [18:17]

Schubert, F. Ballet music from Incidental music to Rosamunde, D797 (1823).    Vienna PO/Riccardo Muti. 
EMI CDC 7 54873 2 [15:43]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Conductors of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Prepared by Gerald Holder With Charles Barton
 Grieg, E. Suite no 1, op 46, from Peer Gynt (1876). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna PO/Herbert von Karajan. Decca 478 5630 [14:58] Wagner, R. Overture to Tannh&auml;user (1845). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna PO/Karl B&ouml;hm. DG 478 5188 [14:54] Sibelius, J. Symphony no 7 in C, op 105 (1926). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna PO/Leonard Bernstein. DG 427 647-2 [24:54] Haydn, J. Symphony in G, Hob.I:94, Surprise (1791). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna PO/Carlos Kleiber. Artists FED 013/14 [20:17] Beethoven, L. Fantasia in C minor, op 80, Choral (1807). &nbsp;&nbsp; Gabriel Lechner, sop; Gretchen Eder, sop; Elisabeth Mach, cont; Jorge Pita, ten; Andreas Esders, ten; Gerhard Eder, bass; Maurizio Pollini, pf; Vienna State Opera Ch; Vienna PO/Claudio Abbado. DG 4790913 [18:17] Schubert, F. Ballet music from Incidental music to Rosamunde, D797 (1823). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna PO/Riccardo Muti. EMI CDC 7 54873 2 [15:43]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 31 July 2026 - Conductors of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 24 July 2026



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Evenings with the Orchestra - 24 July 2026
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Evenings with the Orchestra  - 24 July 2026

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

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