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 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 9
Prepared and presented by Charles Barton



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

Bennett, W. Sterndale Overture: The Naiades, op 15 (1836).    Philharmonia O/Nicholas Braithwaite. 
Lyrita SRCD.206 [12:32]

Rietz, J. Clarinet concerto in G minor, op 29.    Thea King, cl; English CO/Andrew Litton. 
Hyperion CDD 22017 [21:55]

Gade, N. Symphony no 2 in E, op 10 (pub. 1843).    Stockholm Sinfonietta/Neeme Järvi. 
BIS CD-355 [25:28]

Reinecke, C. Violin concerto no 2 in G minor, op 141 (1877).    Ingolf Turban, vn; Berne SO/Johannes Moesus. 
cpo 777 105-2 [34:03]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 9 Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
 David, Ferdinand. Andante and scherzo capriccioso, op 16. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hagai Shaham, vn; BBC SO/Martyn Brabbins. Hyperion CDA67804 [09:20] Bennett, W. Sterndale Overture: The Naiades, op 15 (1836). &nbsp;&nbsp; Philharmonia O/Nicholas Braithwaite. Lyrita SRCD.206 [12:32] Rietz, J. Clarinet concerto in G minor, op 29. &nbsp;&nbsp; Thea King, cl; English CO/Andrew Litton. Hyperion CDD 22017 [21:55] Gade, N. Symphony no 2 in E, op 10 (pub. 1843). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stockholm Sinfonietta/Neeme J&auml;rvi. BIS CD-355 [25:28] Reinecke, C. Violin concerto no 2 in G minor, op 141 (1877). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ingolf Turban, vn; Berne SO/Johannes Moesus. cpo 777 105-2 [34:03]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 20 March 2026 - Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 9

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



Elgar, E. Cello concerto in E minor, op 85 (1919).    Steven Isserlis, vc; London SO/Richard Hickox. 
Virgin 5 61125 2 [28:55]

Brahms, J. Tragic overture, op 81 (1880/81).    Berlin PO/Claudio Abbado. 
DG 477 5424 [14:36]

Parry, H. Elegy for Brahms (1897).    London PO/Matthias Bamert. 
Chandos CHAN 6610 [13:19]

Elgar, E. Symphony no 1 in A flat, op 55 (1908).    Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. 
Exton EXCL-00027 [52:20]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Great symphonies of the 20th century Prepared and presented by David Brett
 Elgar, E. Cello concerto in E minor, op 85 (1919). &nbsp;&nbsp; Steven Isserlis, vc; London SO/Richard Hickox. Virgin 5 61125 2 [28:55] Brahms, J. Tragic overture, op 81 (1880/81). &nbsp;&nbsp; Berlin PO/Claudio Abbado. DG 477 5424 [14:36] Parry, H. Elegy for Brahms (1897). &nbsp;&nbsp; London PO/Matthias Bamert. Chandos CHAN 6610 [13:19] Elgar, E. Symphony no 1 in A flat, op 55 (1908). &nbsp;&nbsp; Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. Exton EXCL-00027 [52:20]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 13 March 2026 - Great symphonies of the 20th century

 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Shakespeare to music
Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans
With Jansson Antmann



Raff, J. Overture: Romeo and Juliet (1879; ed. MacDowell).    Philharmonia O/Francesco d'Avalos. 
ASV DCA 793 [09:07]

Mendelssohn, F. Excerpts from A midsummer night’s dream, op 61 (1842).    Slovak PO/Anthony Bramall. 
Naxos 8.554433 [20:00]

Sullivan, A. Masquerade, from The merchant of Venice (1871).    Emmanuel Lawler, ten; RTÉ Concert O/Andrew Penny. 
Marco Polo 8.223461 [23:09]

Castelnuovo-Tedesco, M. Overture: As you like it, op 166 (1953).    West Australian SO/Andrew Penny. 
Naxos 8.572501 [12:00]

Strauss, R. Tone poem: Macbeth, op 23 (1888/91).    Scottish NO/Neeme Järvi. 
Chandos CHAN 8834 [19:47]

Tchaikovsky, P. Symphonic fantasy: The Tempest, op 18 (1873).    SO of Russia/Veronika Dudarova. 
Olympia OCD 512 A&B [24:16]

Saint-Saëns, C. Gypsy dance, from Henry VIII (1883).    London SO/Richard Bonynge. 
Decca 466 431-2 [03:07]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Shakespeare to music Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Jansson Antmann
 Raff, J. Overture: Romeo and Juliet (1879; ed. MacDowell). &nbsp;&nbsp; Philharmonia O/Francesco d'Avalos. ASV DCA 793 [09:07] Mendelssohn, F. Excerpts from A midsummer night&rsquo;s dream, op 61 (1842). &nbsp;&nbsp; Slovak PO/Anthony Bramall. Naxos 8.554433 [20:00] Sullivan, A. Masquerade, from The merchant of Venice (1871). &nbsp;&nbsp; Emmanuel Lawler, ten; RT&Eacute; Concert O/Andrew Penny. Marco Polo 8.223461 [23:09] Castelnuovo-Tedesco, M. Overture: As you like it, op 166 (1953). &nbsp;&nbsp; West Australian SO/Andrew Penny. Naxos 8.572501 [12:00] Strauss, R. Tone poem: Macbeth, op 23 (1888/91). &nbsp;&nbsp; Scottish NO/Neeme J&auml;rvi. Chandos CHAN 8834 [19:47] Tchaikovsky, P. Symphonic fantasy: The Tempest, op 18 (1873). &nbsp;&nbsp; SO of Russia/Veronika Dudarova. Olympia OCD 512 A&amp;B [24:16] Saint-Sa&euml;ns, C. Gypsy dance, from Henry VIII (1883). &nbsp;&nbsp; London SO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 466 431-2 [03:07]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 6 March 2026

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



Ries, F. Symphony no 2 in C minor, op 80 (1814).    Tapiola Sinfonietta/Janne Nisonen. 
Ondine ODE 1443-2 [26:03]

Weber, C.M. Clarinet concerto no 1 in F minor, op 73 (1811).    Andreas Ottensamer, cl; Berlin PO/Mariss Jansons. 
DG 483 6069 [20:06]

Suk, J. Serenade in E flat for strings, op 6 (1892).    Los Angeles CO/Neville Marriner. 
Decca 466 459-2 [24:17]

Dvorák, A. Cello concerto in B minor, op 104 (1895).    Steven Isserlis, vc; Mahler CO/Daniel Harding. 
Hyperion CDA67917 [39:25]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Great 19th century concertos Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton
 Ries, F. Symphony no 2 in C minor, op 80 (1814). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tapiola Sinfonietta/Janne Nisonen. Ondine ODE 1443-2 [26:03] Weber, C.M. Clarinet concerto no 1 in F minor, op 73 (1811). &nbsp;&nbsp; Andreas Ottensamer, cl; Berlin PO/Mariss Jansons. DG 483 6069 [20:06] Suk, J. Serenade in E flat for strings, op 6 (1892). &nbsp;&nbsp; Los Angeles CO/Neville Marriner. Decca 466 459-2 [24:17] Dvor&aacute;k, A. Cello concerto in B minor, op 104 (1895). &nbsp;&nbsp; Steven Isserlis, vc; Mahler CO/Daniel Harding. Hyperion CDA67917 [39:25]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 27 February 2026

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
The Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 8
Prepared and presented by Charles Barton



Schumann, R. Piano concerto in A minor, op 54 (1841-45).    Wilhelm Kempff, pf; Bavarian RSO/Rafael Kubelik. 
DG 479 1133 [33:24]

Reinecke, C. Serenade in G minor, op 242 (1895).    German Chamber Academy Neuss/Johannes Goritzki. 
cpo 999 159-2 [27:29]

Rietz, J. Concert piece, op 33.    Diana Doherty, ob; Queensland SO/Werner Andreas Albert. 
ABC 456 681-2 [14:57]

Dietrich, A. Violin concerto in D minor, op 30 (1874).    Hans Maile, vn; Berlin RSO/Jésus López-Cobos. 
Schwann CD11622 [31:09]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA The Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 8 Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
 Schumann, R. Piano concerto in A minor, op 54 (1841-45). &nbsp;&nbsp; Wilhelm Kempff, pf; Bavarian RSO/Rafael Kubelik. DG 479 1133 [33:24] Reinecke, C. Serenade in G minor, op 242 (1895). &nbsp;&nbsp; German Chamber Academy Neuss/Johannes Goritzki. cpo 999 159-2 [27:29] Rietz, J. Concert piece, op 33. &nbsp;&nbsp; Diana Doherty, ob; Queensland SO/Werner Andreas Albert. ABC 456 681-2 [14:57] Dietrich, A. Violin concerto in D minor, op 30 (1874). &nbsp;&nbsp; Hans Maile, vn; Berlin RSO/J&eacute;sus L&oacute;pez-Cobos. Schwann CD11622 [31:09]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 20 February 2026 - The Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 8

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



Sibelius, J. Tone poem: En saga, op 9 (1892/1901).    Lahti SO/Osmo Vänskä. 
BIS CD-800 [21:51]

Busoni, F. Violin concerto in D, op 35a (1896-97).    Domenico Nordio, vn; Milano Guiseppe Verdi SO/Tito Ceccherini. 
Sony 19075865302 [23:48]

Sibelius, J. Karelia suite, op 11 (1893).    New Zealand SO/Pietari Inkinen. 
Naxos 8.572704 [17:35]

Sibelius, J. Symphony no 2 in D, op 43 (1901).    Pittsburgh SO/Lorin Maazel. 
Sony SK 53268 [46:53]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Great symphonies of the 20th century Prepared and presented by David Brett
 Sibelius, J. Tone poem: En saga, op 9 (1892/1901). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lahti SO/Osmo V&auml;nsk&auml;. BIS CD-800 [21:51] Busoni, F. Violin concerto in D, op 35a (1896-97). &nbsp;&nbsp; Domenico Nordio, vn; Milano Guiseppe Verdi SO/Tito Ceccherini. Sony 19075865302 [23:48] Sibelius, J. Karelia suite, op 11 (1893). &nbsp;&nbsp; New Zealand SO/Pietari Inkinen. Naxos 8.572704 [17:35] Sibelius, J. Symphony no 2 in D, op 43 (1901). &nbsp;&nbsp; Pittsburgh SO/Lorin Maazel. Sony SK 53268 [46:53]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 13 February 2026 - Great symphonies of the 20th century

 EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Martucci: Italian opera's missing master
Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans
With Charles Barton



Lecocq, C. Ballet: Mam'zelle Angot (1872; arr. Jacob).    National PO/Richard Bonynge. 
Decca 430 849-2 [39:25]

Martucci, G. Song of remembrance (1886-87).    Bruna Castagna, mezz; NBC SO/Arturo Toscanini. 
Naxos 8.110836-7 [28:45]

Martucci, G. Symphony no 2 in F, op 81 (1904).    Rome SO/Francesco La Vecchia. 
Naxos 8.570930 [45:02]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Martucci: Italian opera's missing master Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Charles Barton
 Lecocq, C. Ballet: Mam'zelle Angot (1872; arr. Jacob). &nbsp;&nbsp; National PO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 430 849-2 [39:25] Martucci, G. Song of remembrance (1886-87). &nbsp;&nbsp; Bruna Castagna, mezz; NBC SO/Arturo Toscanini. Naxos 8.110836-7 [28:45] Martucci, G. Symphony no 2 in F, op 81 (1904). &nbsp;&nbsp; Rome SO/Francesco La Vecchia. Naxos 8.570930 [45:02]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 6 February 2026 - Martucci: Italian opera's missing master

 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

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