10:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

11:00 pm - Evenings with the Orchestra

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Norrköping's hidden classical gem
Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans
With Charles Barton



Wirén, D. Concert overture no 1, op 2 (1931).    Norrköping SO/Thomas Dausgaard. 
cpo 999 677-2 [07:45]

Frumerie, G. de Symphonic variations, op 25 (1940-1).    Norrköping SO/Lü Jia. 
Caprice CAP 21644 [18:00]

Alfvén, H. A country tale, op 53 (1945).    Norrköping SO/Niklas Willén. 
Naxos 8.557828 [33:09]

Peterson-Berger, W. Oriental dance (1889-90).    Norrköping SO/Michael Jurowski. 
cpo 999 564-2 [05:13]

Borisova-Ollas, V. Symphony no 1, The triumph of Heaven (2001).    Norrköping SO/Mats Rondin. 
Phono Suecia PSCD 171 [28:49]

Rangström, T. Intermezzo drammatico (1916-18).    Norrköping SO/Michail Jurowski. 
cpo 999 748-2 [16:39]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Norrk&ouml;ping's hidden classical gem Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Charles Barton
 Wir&eacute;n, D. Concert overture no 1, op 2 (1931). &nbsp;&nbsp; Norrk&ouml;ping SO/Thomas Dausgaard. cpo 999 677-2 [07:45] Frumerie, G. de Symphonic variations, op 25 (1940-1). &nbsp;&nbsp; Norrk&ouml;ping SO/L&uuml; Jia. Caprice CAP 21644 [18:00] Alfv&eacute;n, H. A country tale, op 53 (1945). &nbsp;&nbsp; Norrk&ouml;ping SO/Niklas Will&eacute;n. Naxos 8.557828 [33:09] Peterson-Berger, W. Oriental dance (1889-90). &nbsp;&nbsp; Norrk&ouml;ping SO/Michael Jurowski. cpo 999 564-2 [05:13] Borisova-Ollas, V. Symphony no 1, The triumph of Heaven (2001). &nbsp;&nbsp; Norrk&ouml;ping SO/Mats Rondin. Phono Suecia PSCD 171 [28:49] Rangstr&ouml;m, T. Intermezzo drammatico (1916-18). &nbsp;&nbsp; Norrk&ouml;ping SO/Michail Jurowski. cpo 999 748-2 [16:39]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 1 May 2026 - Norrköping's hidden classical gem

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Great 19th century concertos, Part 4
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Charles Barton



Rossini, G. Ballet music from Othello (1816).    Monte Carlo National Opera O/Antonio de Almeida. 
Philips 422 843-2 [19:30]

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

Reinecke, C. Symphony no 1 in A, op 79 (1858).    Rhenish PO/Alfred Walter. 
Naxos 8.555397 [27:58]

Brahms, J. Double concerto in A minor, op 102 (1887).    Steven Isserlis, vc; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Joshua Bell, vn & dir. 
Sony 88985321792 [33:05]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Great 19th century concertos, Part 4 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton
 Rossini, G. Ballet music from Othello (1816). &nbsp;&nbsp; Monte Carlo National Opera O/Antonio de Almeida. Philips 422 843-2 [19:30] Giuliani, M. Guitar concerto no 1 in A, op 30 (1808). &nbsp;&nbsp; John Williams, gui; Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. Sony SK 63385 [29:51] Reinecke, C. Symphony no 1 in A, op 79 (1858). &nbsp;&nbsp; Rhenish PO/Alfred Walter. Naxos 8.555397 [27:58] Brahms, J. Double concerto in A minor, op 102 (1887). &nbsp;&nbsp; Steven Isserlis, vc; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Joshua Bell, vn &amp; dir. Sony 88985321792 [33:05]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 24 April 2026 - Great 19th century concertos, Part 4

EVENING WITH THE ORCHESTRA
The Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 10
Prepared and presented by Charles Barton



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

Bennett, W. Sterndale Overture in F: The wood nymph, op 20 (1838).    London PO/Nicholas Braithwaite. 
Lyrita SRCD.206 [13:30]

Bennett, W. Sterndale Piano concerto no 4 in F minor, op 19 (1838).    BBC Scottish SO/Howard Shelley, pf & dir. 
Hyperion CDA67595 [27:35]

David, Ferdinand. Concertino in B flat, op 12.    Klaus Thunemann, bn; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. 
Philips 446 096-2 [08:57]

David, Ferdinand. Violin concerto no 5 in D minor, op 35.    Hagai Shaham, vn; BBC SO/Martyn Brabbins. 
Hyperion CDA67804 [23:57]

EVENING WITH THE ORCHESTRA The Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 10 Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
 Mendelssohn, F. Symphony no 1 in C minor, op 11 (1824). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tasmanian SO/Sebastian Lang-Lessing. ABC 476 3623 [31:09] Bennett, W. Sterndale Overture in F: The wood nymph, op 20 (1838). &nbsp;&nbsp; London PO/Nicholas Braithwaite. Lyrita SRCD.206 [13:30] Bennett, W. Sterndale Piano concerto no 4 in F minor, op 19 (1838). &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC Scottish SO/Howard Shelley, pf &amp; dir. Hyperion CDA67595 [27:35] David, Ferdinand. Concertino in B flat, op 12. &nbsp;&nbsp; Klaus Thunemann, bn; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Philips 446 096-2 [08:57] David, Ferdinand. Violin concerto no 5 in D minor, op 35. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hagai Shaham, vn; BBC SO/Martyn Brabbins. Hyperion CDA67804 [23:57]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 17 April 2026 - The Gewandhaus Orchestra in the 19th century, Part 10

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



Shostakovich, D. Festive overture, op 96 (1954).    Russian NO/Mikhail Pletnev. 
Newton 8802037 [05:37]

Glazunov, A. Violin concerto in A minor, op 82 (1904).    Frank Peter Zimmermann, vn; London PO/Franz Welser-Möst. 
EMI 7 54872 2 [19:15]

Prokofiev, S. Summer day, op 65 (1941).    Scottish CO/José Serebrier. 
ASV DCA 760 [14:25]

Shostakovich, D. One can only dream of true love, from Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, op 29 (1934).    Galina Vishnevskaya, sop; London PO/Mstislav Rostropovich. 
EMI 5 62829 2 [05:45]

Shostakovich, D. Symphony no 4 in C minor, op 43 (1935-36).    Boston SO/Andris Nelsons. 
DG 835 2203 [01:04:26]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Great symphonies of the 20th century Prepared and presented by David Brett
 Shostakovich, D. Festive overture, op 96 (1954). &nbsp;&nbsp; Russian NO/Mikhail Pletnev. Newton 8802037 [05:37] Glazunov, A. Violin concerto in A minor, op 82 (1904). &nbsp;&nbsp; Frank Peter Zimmermann, vn; London PO/Franz Welser-M&ouml;st. EMI 7 54872 2 [19:15] Prokofiev, S. Summer day, op 65 (1941). &nbsp;&nbsp; Scottish CO/Jos&eacute; Serebrier. ASV DCA 760 [14:25] Shostakovich, D. One can only dream of true love, from Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, op 29 (1934). &nbsp;&nbsp; Galina Vishnevskaya, sop; London PO/Mstislav Rostropovich. EMI 5 62829 2 [05:45] Shostakovich, D. Symphony no 4 in C minor, op 43 (1935-36). &nbsp;&nbsp; Boston SO/Andris Nelsons. DG 835 2203 [01:04:26]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 10 April 2026 - Great symphonies of the 20th century

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Literary classics
Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans
With Geza Karacsony



Berlioz, H. Excerpts from The damnation of Faust, op 24 (1845).    Rotterdam PO/Valery Gergiev. 
Radio Netherlands Worldwide RPHO2008-1 [12:22]

Schumann, R. Overture to Manfred, op 115 (1848-49).    Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. 
Naxos 8.571214 [13:34]

Sibelius, J. Suite no 1, from The Tempest, op 109 no 2 (1925).    Iceland SO/Petri Sakari. 
Naxos 8.554266 [23:06]

Liszt, F. A Dante symphony (1857).    Berlin Radio Women’s Choir; Berlin PO/Daniel Barenboim. 
Teldec 9031-77340-2 [50:02]

Curzon, F. Suite: Robin Hood (1936).    Czecho-Slovak RSO/Adrian Leaper. 
Naxos 8.554709 [12:18]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Literary classics Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Geza Karacsony
 Berlioz, H. Excerpts from The damnation of Faust, op 24 (1845). &nbsp;&nbsp; Rotterdam PO/Valery Gergiev. Radio Netherlands Worldwide RPHO2008-1 [12:22] Schumann, R. Overture to Manfred, op 115 (1848-49). &nbsp;&nbsp; Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. Naxos 8.571214 [13:34] Sibelius, J. Suite no 1, from The Tempest, op 109 no 2 (1925). &nbsp;&nbsp; Iceland SO/Petri Sakari. Naxos 8.554266 [23:06] Liszt, F. A Dante symphony (1857). &nbsp;&nbsp; Berlin Radio Women&rsquo;s Choir; Berlin PO/Daniel Barenboim. Teldec 9031-77340-2 [50:02] Curzon, F. Suite: Robin Hood (1936). &nbsp;&nbsp; Czecho-Slovak RSO/Adrian Leaper. Naxos 8.554709 [12:18]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 3 April 2026 - Literary classics

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA
Great 19th century concertos, Part 3
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Charles Barton



Massenet, J. Suite no 1, op 13 (1865).    Hong Kong PO/Kenneth Jean. 
Naxos 8.555986 [24:22]

Bruch, M. Violin concerto no 1 in G minor, op 26 (1868).    Gil Shaham, vn; Philharmonia O/Giuseppe Sinopoli. 
DG 427-656-2 [25:08]

Tchaikovsky, P. Suite from Swan Lake, op 20 (1877).    Vienna PO/Herbert von Karajan. 
Decca 478 5630 [25:47]

Tchaikovsky, P. Piano concerto no 1 in B flat minor, op 23 (1875/79/89).    Ivo Pogorelich, pf; London SO/Claudio Abbado. 
DG 479 4350 [37:45]

EVENINGS WITH THE ORCHESTRA Great 19th century concertos, Part 3 Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton
 Massenet, J. Suite no 1, op 13 (1865). &nbsp;&nbsp; Hong Kong PO/Kenneth Jean. Naxos 8.555986 [24:22] Bruch, M. Violin concerto no 1 in G minor, op 26 (1868). &nbsp;&nbsp; Gil Shaham, vn; Philharmonia O/Giuseppe Sinopoli. DG 427-656-2 [25:08] Tchaikovsky, P. Suite from Swan Lake, op 20 (1877). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna PO/Herbert von Karajan. Decca 478 5630 [25:47] Tchaikovsky, P. Piano concerto no 1 in B flat minor, op 23 (1875/79/89). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ivo Pogorelich, pf; London SO/Claudio Abbado. DG 479 4350 [37:45]

Evenings with the Orchestra  - 27 March 2026 - Great 19th century concertos, Part 3

 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

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