10:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

11:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
The Gewandhaus Orchestra
Prepared by Gerard Holder
With Peter Poole



Bruch, M. Romance no 1 in A minor, op 42 (1874).    Salvatore Accardo, vn; Gewandhaus O/Kurt Masur. 
Philips 462 164-2 [11:47]

Brahms, J. Piano concerto no 1 in D minor, op 15 (1854-58).    Nelson Freire, pf; Gewandhaus O/Riccardo Chailly. 
Decca 478 2826 [46:23]

Strauss, R. Till Eulenspiegel's merry pranks, op 28 (1895).    Gewandhaus O/Kurt Masur. 
Philips 426 262-2 [15:22]

Mendelssohn, F. Symphony no 3 in A minor, op 56, Scottish (1842).    Gewandhaus O/Kurt Masur. 
Teldec 243 463-2 [37:50]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA The Gewandhaus Orchestra Prepared by Gerard Holder With Peter Poole
 Bruch, M. Romance no 1 in A minor, op 42 (1874). &nbsp;&nbsp; Salvatore Accardo, vn; Gewandhaus O/Kurt Masur. Philips 462 164-2 [11:47] Brahms, J. Piano concerto no 1 in D minor, op 15 (1854-58). &nbsp;&nbsp; Nelson Freire, pf; Gewandhaus O/Riccardo Chailly. Decca 478 2826 [46:23] Strauss, R. Till Eulenspiegel's merry pranks, op 28 (1895). &nbsp;&nbsp; Gewandhaus O/Kurt Masur. Philips 426 262-2 [15:22] Mendelssohn, F. Symphony no 3 in A minor, op 56, Scottish (1842). &nbsp;&nbsp; Gewandhaus O/Kurt Masur. Teldec 243 463-2 [37:50]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 30 January 2026 - The Gewandhaus Orchestra

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Great 19th century concertos, Part 1
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Charles Barton



Beethoven, L. Symphony no 1 in C, op 21 (1800).    Vienna PO/Simon Rattle. 
EMI 5 57445 2 [25:24]

Beethoven, L. Piano concerto no 3 in C minor, op 37 (c1800).    Wilhelm Kempff, pf; Berlin PO/Ferdinand Leitner. 
DG 479 1133 [34:48]

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

Paganini, N. Violin concerto no 1 in D, op 6 (1815).    Itzhak Perlman, vn; Royal PO/Lawrence Foster. 
EMI CMS 7 64922 2 [34:10]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Great 19th century concertos, Part 1 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton
 Beethoven, L. Symphony no 1 in C, op 21 (1800). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna PO/Simon Rattle. EMI 5 57445 2 [25:24] Beethoven, L. Piano concerto no 3 in C minor, op 37 (c1800). &nbsp;&nbsp; Wilhelm Kempff, pf; Berlin PO/Ferdinand Leitner. DG 479 1133 [34:48] 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] Paganini, N. Violin concerto no 1 in D, op 6 (1815). &nbsp;&nbsp; Itzhak Perlman, vn; Royal PO/Lawrence Foster. EMI CMS 7 64922 2 [34:10]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 23 January 2026 - Great 19th century concertos, Part 1

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
The Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 7
Prepared by Charles Barton
With Andrew Dziedzic



Mendelssohn, F. Symphony no 1 in C minor, op 11 (1824).    Tasmanian SO/Sebastian Lang-Lessing. 
ABC 476 3623 [31:09]

Hiller, F. Piano concerto no 2 in F sharp minor, op 69 (1843).    Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley, pf & dir. 
Hyperion CDA67655 [19:55]

Joachim, J. Violin concerto in G minor in one mvt, op 3 (1851).    Suyoen Kim, vn; Staatskapelle Weimar/Michael Halász. 
Naxos 8.570991 [20:07]

Reinecke, C. Piano concerto no 3, op 144 in C (1877).    Klaus Hellwig, pf; North West German PO/Alun Francis. 
cpo 999 239-2 [34:57]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA The Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 7 Prepared by Charles Barton With Andrew Dziedzic
 Mendelssohn, F. Symphony no 1 in C minor, op 11 (1824). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tasmanian SO/Sebastian Lang-Lessing. ABC 476 3623 [31:09] Hiller, F. Piano concerto no 2 in F sharp minor, op 69 (1843). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley, pf &amp; dir. Hyperion CDA67655 [19:55] Joachim, J. Violin concerto in G minor in one mvt, op 3 (1851). &nbsp;&nbsp; Suyoen Kim, vn; Staatskapelle Weimar/Michael Hal&aacute;sz. Naxos 8.570991 [20:07] Reinecke, C. Piano concerto no 3, op 144 in C (1877). &nbsp;&nbsp; Klaus Hellwig, pf; North West German PO/Alun Francis. cpo 999 239-2 [34:57]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 16 January 2026 - The Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 7

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Great symphonies of the 20th century, Part 1
Prepared and presented by David Brett



Wagner, R. Siegfried idyll (1870).    Berlin PO/James Levine. 
DG 469 804-2 [18:14]

Mahler, G. Der Spielmann, from Das klagende Lied (1880-99).    Julia Faulkner, sop; Birgit Remmert, cont; Gary Lakes, ten; Dusseldorf City Musikverein Choir; Royal Concertgebouw O/Riccardo Chailly. 
Radio Nederland transcription [18:48]

Mahler, G. Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor (1901-02).    Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. 
Sydney Symphony SSO201003 [01:11:53]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Great symphonies of the 20th century, Part 1 Prepared and presented by David Brett
 Wagner, R. Siegfried idyll (1870). &nbsp;&nbsp; Berlin PO/James Levine. DG 469 804-2 [18:14] Mahler, G. Der Spielmann, from Das klagende Lied (1880-99). &nbsp;&nbsp; Julia Faulkner, sop; Birgit Remmert, cont; Gary Lakes, ten; Dusseldorf City Musikverein Choir; Royal Concertgebouw O/Riccardo Chailly. Radio Nederland transcription [18:48] Mahler, G. Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor (1901-02). &nbsp;&nbsp; Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. Sydney Symphony SSO201003 [01:11:53]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 9 January 2026 - Great symphonies of the 20th century, Part 1

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Danish delights
Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans
With Charles Barton



Lumbye, H. Musical entertainment: A festive night at Tivoli (1861).    Tivoli SO/Tamás Vetö. 
Marco Polo 8.225223 [10:37]

Hartmann, E. A carnival feast, op 32 (1882).    Copenhagen PO/Bo Holten. 
Dacapo 8.226041 [28:46]

Holmboe, V. Trombone concerto no 12, op 52 (1948).    Christian Lindberg, tb; Aalborg SO/Owain Arwel Hughes. 
BIS CD-802 [14:04]

Nielsen, C. Flute concerto (1926).    Gareth Davies, fl; Bournemouth SO/Kees Bakels. 
Naxos 8.554189 [18:19]

Gade, N. Symphony no 1 in C minor, op 5 (1840-42).    Danish National RSO/Dmitri Kitaienko. 
Chandos CHAN 9422 [35:52]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Danish delights Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Charles Barton
 Lumbye, H. Musical entertainment: A festive night at Tivoli (1861). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tivoli SO/Tam&aacute;s Vet&ouml;. Marco Polo 8.225223 [10:37] Hartmann, E. A carnival feast, op 32 (1882). &nbsp;&nbsp; Copenhagen PO/Bo Holten. Dacapo 8.226041 [28:46] Holmboe, V. Trombone concerto no 12, op 52 (1948). &nbsp;&nbsp; Christian Lindberg, tb; Aalborg SO/Owain Arwel Hughes. BIS CD-802 [14:04] Nielsen, C. Flute concerto (1926). &nbsp;&nbsp; Gareth Davies, fl; Bournemouth SO/Kees Bakels. Naxos 8.554189 [18:19] Gade, N. Symphony no 1 in C minor, op 5 (1840-42). &nbsp;&nbsp; Danish National RSO/Dmitri Kitaienko. Chandos CHAN 9422 [35:52]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 2 January 2026 - Danish delights

8:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

9:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
The early 19th century concerto, Part 12
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Charles Barton



Giuliani, M. Concerto no 1 in A, op 30 (1808).    John Williams, gui; Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. 
Sony SK 63385 [29:51]

Pichl, V. Sinfonia in C, Calliope (bef. 1803).    Toronto CO/Kevin Mallon. 
Naxos 8557761 [14:26]

Spohr, L. Violin concerto no 7 in E minor, op 38 (1814).    Ulf Hoelscher, vn; Berlin RSO/Christian Frölich. 
cpo 999 232-2 [22:52]

Boïeldieu, A. Overture to The Caliph of Bagdad (1800).    Estonian NSO/Neeme Järvi. 
Chandos CHAN 20151 [07:13]

Hummel, J. Piano concerto in B minor, op 89 (1819).    Stephen Hough, pf; English CO/Bryden Thomson. 
Chandos CHAN 8507 [35:59]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA The early 19th century concerto, Part 12 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton
 Giuliani, M. Concerto no 1 in A, op 30 (1808). &nbsp;&nbsp; John Williams, gui; Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. Sony SK 63385 [29:51] Pichl, V. Sinfonia in C, Calliope (bef. 1803). &nbsp;&nbsp; Toronto CO/Kevin Mallon. Naxos 8557761 [14:26] Spohr, L. Violin concerto no 7 in E minor, op 38 (1814). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ulf Hoelscher, vn; Berlin RSO/Christian Fr&ouml;lich. cpo 999 232-2 [22:52] Bo&iuml;eldieu, A. Overture to The Caliph of Bagdad (1800). &nbsp;&nbsp; Estonian NSO/Neeme J&auml;rvi. Chandos CHAN 20151 [07:13] Hummel, J. Piano concerto in B minor, op 89 (1819). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephen Hough, pf; English CO/Bryden Thomson. Chandos CHAN 8507 [35:59]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 26 December 2025 - The early 19th century concerto, Part 12

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

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