10:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

11:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Exploring Respighi: Part 5
Prepared by Rex Burgess
With Geza Karacsony

Respighi, O. Suite in G (1905).    Hollace C. Koman, org; San Diego CO/Donald Barra. 
Koch 3-7215-2 [20:34]

Respighi, O. Church windows (1925).    Philharmonia O/Geoffrey Simon. 
Chandos CHAN 8317 [26:31]

Respighi, O. Christus (1898-99).    Carlo Gaifa, ten; Roland Herman, bar; Gastone Sarti, bass; Swiss-Italian Radio Ch & O/Marco Balderi. 
Claves 50-9203 [01:06:47]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Exploring Respighi: Part 5 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Geza Karacsony
Respighi, O. Suite in G (1905). &nbsp;&nbsp; Hollace C. Koman, org; San Diego CO/Donald Barra. Koch 3-7215-2 [20:34] Respighi, O. Church windows (1925). &nbsp;&nbsp; Philharmonia O/Geoffrey Simon. Chandos CHAN 8317 [26:31] Respighi, O. Christus (1898-99). &nbsp;&nbsp; Carlo Gaifa, ten; Roland Herman, bar; Gastone Sarti, bass; Swiss-Italian Radio Ch &amp; O/Marco Balderi. Claves 50-9203 [01:06:47]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 13 November 2026 - Exploring Respighi: Part 5

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Prepared by Rhys Owen
With Peter Poole

Walton, W. Spitfire prelude and fugue (1942).    Florida PO/James Judd. 
Harmonia Mundi HMU 907070 [07:00]

Britten, B. Sinfonia da requiem, op 20 (1940).    Sydney SO/Mark Wigglesworth. 
Melba MR301131 [18:11]

Ravel, M. Piano concerto for the left hand (1931).    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, pf; BBC SO/Yan Pascal Tortelier. 
Chandos CHSA 5084 [17:40]

Shostakovich, D. Symphony no 7 in C, op 60, Leningrad (1941).    Scottish NO/Neeme Järvi. 
Chandos CHAN 8623 [01:09:06]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Prepared by Rhys Owen With Peter Poole
Walton, W. Spitfire prelude and fugue (1942). &nbsp;&nbsp; Florida PO/James Judd. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907070 [07:00] Britten, B. Sinfonia da requiem, op 20 (1940). &nbsp;&nbsp; Sydney SO/Mark Wigglesworth. Melba MR301131 [18:11] Ravel, M. Piano concerto for the left hand (1931). &nbsp;&nbsp; Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, pf; BBC SO/Yan Pascal Tortelier. Chandos CHSA 5084 [17:40] Shostakovich, D. Symphony no 7 in C, op 60, Leningrad (1941). &nbsp;&nbsp; Scottish NO/Neeme J&auml;rvi. Chandos CHAN 8623 [01:09:06]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 6 November 2026

 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Prepared by Gerald Holder
With Peter Younie

Respighi, O. The pines of Rome (1924).    West Australian SO/Jorge Mester. 
ABC 442 348-2 [22:54]

Haydn, J. Symphony in B flat, Hob.I:98 (1792).    Cleveland O/George Szell. 
Sony M2YK 45673 [26:54]

Mahler, G. Symphony no 1 in D, Titan (1888).    Atlanta SO/Yoel Levi. 
Telarc 80545 [01:02:14]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Prepared by Gerald Holder With Peter Younie
Respighi, O. The pines of Rome (1924). &nbsp;&nbsp; West Australian SO/Jorge Mester. ABC 442 348-2 [22:54] Haydn, J. Symphony in B flat, Hob.I:98 (1792). &nbsp;&nbsp; Cleveland O/George Szell. Sony M2YK 45673 [26:54] Mahler, G. Symphony no 1 in D, Titan (1888). &nbsp;&nbsp; Atlanta SO/Yoel Levi. Telarc 80545 [01:02:14]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 30 October 2026

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Great 19th century concertos
Prepared by Chris Blower
With Geza Karacsony

Bruch, M. Violin concerto no 1 in G minor, op 26 (1868).    Niki Vasilakis, vn; Tasmanian SO/Sebastian Lang-Lessing. 
ABC 476 923-7 [26:42]

Dvořák, A. Symphonic poem: The water goblin, op 107 (1896).    London SO/István Kertész. 
Decca 452 946-2 [19:25]

Strauss, R. Horn concerto no 1 in E flat, op 11 (1883).    Barry Tuckwell, hn; London SO/István Kertész. 
Decca 478 6420 [15:35]

Brahms, J. Variations on a theme by J. Haydn, op 56a, St Anthoni chorale (1873).    Ulster O/Vernon Handley. 
Chandos CHAN 8612 [17:53]

Grieg, E. Piano concerto in A minor, op 16 (1868).    Leif Ove Andsnes, pf; Bergen PO/Dmitri Kitaienko. 
Virgin 7 59613 2 [30:25]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Great 19th century concertos Prepared by Chris Blower With Geza Karacsony
Bruch, M. Violin concerto no 1 in G minor, op 26 (1868). &nbsp;&nbsp; Niki Vasilakis, vn; Tasmanian SO/Sebastian Lang-Lessing. ABC 476 923-7 [26:42] Dvoř&aacute;k, A. Symphonic poem: The water goblin, op 107 (1896). &nbsp;&nbsp; London SO/Istv&aacute;n Kert&eacute;sz. Decca 452 946-2 [19:25] Strauss, R. Horn concerto no 1 in E flat, op 11 (1883). &nbsp;&nbsp; Barry Tuckwell, hn; London SO/Istv&aacute;n Kert&eacute;sz. Decca 478 6420 [15:35] Brahms, J. Variations on a theme by J. Haydn, op 56a, St Anthoni chorale (1873). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ulster O/Vernon Handley. Chandos CHAN 8612 [17:53] Grieg, E. Piano concerto in A minor, op 16 (1868). &nbsp;&nbsp; Leif Ove Andsnes, pf; Bergen PO/Dmitri Kitaienko. Virgin 7 59613 2 [30:25]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 23 October 2026 - Great 19th century concertos

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Carl Reinecke, Part 1
Prepared and presented by Charles Barton

Reinecke, C. Overture to King Manfred, op 93 (1866).    Rhenish PO/Alfred Walter. 
Naxos 8.555397 [10:38]

Reinecke, C. Piano concerto no 1 in F sharp minor, op 72 (1860).    Klaus Hellwig, pf; North West German PO/Alun Francis. 
cpo 999 239-2 [29:42]

Reinecke, C. Flute concerto in D, op 283 (c1908).    Patrick Gallois, fl; Swedish CO/Fabrice Pierre. 
Naxos 8.557404 [21:19]

Reinecke, C. Concert piece in G minor, op 33 (c1853).    Simon Callaghan, pf; St Gallen SO/Modestas Pitrėnas. 
Hyperion CDA68429 [16:54]

Reinecke, C. Symphony no 1 in A, op 79 (1858).    Berne SO/Johannes Moesus. 
cpo 777 105-2 [25:45]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Carl Reinecke, Part 1 Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
Reinecke, C. Overture to King Manfred, op 93 (1866). &nbsp;&nbsp; Rhenish PO/Alfred Walter. Naxos 8.555397 [10:38] Reinecke, C. Piano concerto no 1 in F sharp minor, op 72 (1860). &nbsp;&nbsp; Klaus Hellwig, pf; North West German PO/Alun Francis. cpo 999 239-2 [29:42] Reinecke, C. Flute concerto in D, op 283 (c1908). &nbsp;&nbsp; Patrick Gallois, fl; Swedish CO/Fabrice Pierre. Naxos 8.557404 [21:19] Reinecke, C. Concert piece in G minor, op 33 (c1853). &nbsp;&nbsp; Simon Callaghan, pf; St Gallen SO/Modestas Pitrėnas. Hyperion CDA68429 [16:54] Reinecke, C. Symphony no 1 in A, op 79 (1858). &nbsp;&nbsp; Berne SO/Johannes Moesus. cpo 777 105-2 [25:45]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 16 October 2026 - Carl Reinecke, Part 1

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

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