CLASSICAL SONATAS
Prepared by Chris Blower
With Christina MacGuinness



Paganini, N. Sonata no 3 in A (c1828).    Luigi Alberto Bianchi, vn; Maurizio Preda, gui. 
Dynamic CDS 34 [13:14]

Dussek, J. Piano trio sonata in C, op 31 no 3 (c1795).    Trio 1790. 
cpo 999 583-2 [13:18]

Beethoven, L. Sonata no 32 in C minor, op 111 (1822).    Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf. 
Decca 417 150-2 [27:26]

CLASSICAL SONATAS Prepared by Chris Blower With Christina MacGuinness
 Paganini, N. Sonata no 3 in A (c1828). &nbsp;&nbsp; Luigi Alberto Bianchi, vn; Maurizio Preda, gui. Dynamic CDS 34 [13:14] Dussek, J. Piano trio sonata in C, op 31 no 3 (c1795). &nbsp;&nbsp; Trio 1790. cpo 999 583-2 [13:18] Beethoven, L. Sonata no 32 in C minor, op 111 (1822). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf. Decca 417 150-2 [27:26]

Exploring classical music though a number of monthly series. 

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Exploring classical music though a number of monthly series. 
Hosted by James Nightingale.

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Explorations - 12 October 2025 - CLASSICAL SONATAS

DOUBLE REEDS Part 3
Prepared by Chris Blower
With Neil McEwan



Ponchielli, A. Capriccio.    Heinz Holliger, ob; Gabriel Bürgin, pf. 
Philips 426 288-2 [10:35]

Haydn, J. Divertimento in G/C (1766).    Péter Pongrácz, ob; Bertalan Hock, ob; Tibor Fülemile, bn; András Nagy, bn; András Medveczky, hn; Deszö Mesterházy, hn. 
Hungaroton HRC 155 [09:51]

Telemann, G. Sonata in E min (pub. 1727).    Celia Craig, ob d’amore. 
Artaria 9 328058 008559 [10:01]

Brahms, J. Sonata in E flat, op 120 no 2 (1894; arr. Oguey).    Alexander Oguey, cora; Neal Peres da Costa, pf. 
ABC 481 7026 [21:40]

DOUBLE REEDS Part 3 Prepared by Chris Blower With Neil McEwan
 Ponchielli, A. Capriccio. &nbsp;&nbsp; Heinz Holliger, ob; Gabriel B&uuml;rgin, pf. Philips 426 288-2 [10:35] Haydn, J. Divertimento in G/C (1766). &nbsp;&nbsp; P&eacute;ter Pongr&aacute;cz, ob; Bertalan Hock, ob; Tibor F&uuml;lemile, bn; Andr&aacute;s Nagy, bn; Andr&aacute;s Medveczky, hn; Desz&ouml; Mesterh&aacute;zy, hn. Hungaroton HRC 155 [09:51] Telemann, G. Sonata in E min (pub. 1727). &nbsp;&nbsp; Celia Craig, ob d&rsquo;amore. Artaria 9 328058 008559 [10:01] Brahms, J. Sonata in E flat, op 120 no 2 (1894; arr. Oguey). &nbsp;&nbsp; Alexander Oguey, cora; Neal Peres da Costa, pf. ABC 481 7026 [21:40]

Explorations - 21 December 2025 - DOUBLE REEDS Part 3

DOUBLE REEDS Part 2
Prepared by Chris Blower
With Christina MacGuinness



Bach, J. Christian Quartet in B flat.    Max Artved, ob; Elise Båtnes, vn; Tue Lautrup, va; Lars Holm Johansen, vc. 
Naxos 8.557361 [10:22]

Schumann, R. Fantasy pieces, op 73 (1849).    David Nuttall, ob d'amore; Larry Sitsky, pf. 
Tall Poppies TP041 [12:26]

Telemann, G. Sonata in F minor.    Matthew Wilkie, bn; Kees Boersma, db; Neal Peres da Costa, hpd. 
Melba MR 301124 [10:33]

Schumann, R. Sonata in A minor, op 105 (1851; arr. Oguey).    Alexander Oguey, cora; Neal Peres da Costa, pf. 
ABC 481 7026 [19:38]

DOUBLE REEDS Part 2 Prepared by Chris Blower With Christina MacGuinness
 Bach, J. Christian Quartet in B flat. &nbsp;&nbsp; Max Artved, ob; Elise B&aring;tnes, vn; Tue Lautrup, va; Lars Holm Johansen, vc. Naxos 8.557361 [10:22] Schumann, R. Fantasy pieces, op 73 (1849). &nbsp;&nbsp; David Nuttall, ob d'amore; Larry Sitsky, pf. Tall Poppies TP041 [12:26] Telemann, G. Sonata in F minor. &nbsp;&nbsp; Matthew Wilkie, bn; Kees Boersma, db; Neal Peres da Costa, hpd. Melba MR 301124 [10:33] Schumann, R. Sonata in A minor, op 105 (1851; arr. Oguey). &nbsp;&nbsp; Alexander Oguey, cora; Neal Peres da Costa, pf. ABC 481 7026 [19:38]

Explorations - 14 December 2025 - DOUBLE REEDS Part 2

DOUBLE REEDS Part 1
Prepared by Chris Blower
With Ian MacDonald



Saint-Saëns, C. Sonata, op 166 (1921).    Colin Maier, ob; Alison Wiebe, pf. 
Centrediscs CMCD 001 [10:41]

Honegger, A. Concerto da camera (1948).    Amanda Muir, fl; Rachel Tolmie, cora; Bourbaki Ensemble/David Angell. 
Wirripang Wir 018 [16:44]

Beethoven, L. Trio in G, WoO37 (1786).    Susan Milan, fl; Sergio Azzolini, bn; Ian Brown, pf. 
Chandos CHAN 9108 [26:08]

DOUBLE REEDS Part 1 Prepared by Chris Blower With Ian MacDonald
 Saint-Sa&euml;ns, C. Sonata, op 166 (1921). &nbsp;&nbsp; Colin Maier, ob; Alison Wiebe, pf. Centrediscs CMCD 001 [10:41] Honegger, A. Concerto da camera (1948). &nbsp;&nbsp; Amanda Muir, fl; Rachel Tolmie, cora; Bourbaki Ensemble/David Angell. Wirripang Wir 018 [16:44] Beethoven, L. Trio in G, WoO37 (1786). &nbsp;&nbsp; Susan Milan, fl; Sergio Azzolini, bn; Ian Brown, pf. Chandos CHAN 9108 [26:08]

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