1:00 pm - Fine Afternoons

2:00 pm - Fine Afternoons

3:00 pm - Fine Afternoons

13:00 CHAMBER FAVOURITES
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Brian Drummond

Schubert, F. Quintet in A, D667, Trout (1819).    Michael Dauth, vn; Roger Benedict, va; Catherine Hewgill, vc; Alex Henry, db; Bernadette Balkus, pf. 
Fine Music concert recording [33:32]

Schumann, R. Suite in folkstyle, op 102 (1849).    David Pereira, vc; David Bollard, pf. 
Tall Poppies TP078 [17:28]

Mendelssohn, F. Octet in E flat, op 20 (1825).    Andrew Haveron, vn; Simone Röggen, vn; Airena Nakamura, vn; Annina Wohrle, vn; Amanda Verner, va; Ada Meinich, va; Paul Stender, vc; Birgit Böhme, vc. 
Fine Music concert recording [31:59]



14:30 THE NORRINGTONS
Prepared by Jacky Ternisien
With Brian Drummond

Weber, C.M. Symphony no 1 in C (1807).    London Classical Players/Roger Norrington. 
EMI 5 55348 2 [24:29]

Cras, J-E. Quintet (1928).    Toon Fret, fl; Shirly Laub, vn; Elisabeth Smalt, va; Amy Norrington, vc; Annie Lavoisier, hp. 
Passacaille PAS1067 [21:43]

Handel, G. Cara sposa, from Rinaldo, HWV7a (1711).    David Daniels, ct; O of the Age of Enlightenment/Roger Norrington. 
Virgin 5 45326 2 [09:52]

Beethoven, L. Piano concerto no 2 in B flat, op 19 (1794-95).    Melvyn Tan, fp; London Classical Players/Roger Norrington. 
EMI CDC 7 49509 2 [26:33]

13:00 CHAMBER FAVOURITES Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Brian Drummond
Schubert, F. Quintet in A, D667, Trout (1819). &nbsp;&nbsp; Michael Dauth, vn; Roger Benedict, va; Catherine Hewgill, vc; Alex Henry, db; Bernadette Balkus, pf. Fine Music concert recording [33:32] Schumann, R. Suite in folkstyle, op 102 (1849). &nbsp;&nbsp; David Pereira, vc; David Bollard, pf. Tall Poppies TP078 [17:28] Mendelssohn, F. Octet in E flat, op 20 (1825). &nbsp;&nbsp; Andrew Haveron, vn; Simone R&ouml;ggen, vn; Airena Nakamura, vn; Annina Wohrle, vn; Amanda Verner, va; Ada Meinich, va; Paul Stender, vc; Birgit B&ouml;hme, vc. Fine Music concert recording [31:59] 
14:30 THE NORRINGTONS Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Brian Drummond
Weber, C.M. Symphony no 1 in C (1807). &nbsp;&nbsp; London Classical Players/Roger Norrington. EMI 5 55348 2 [24:29] Cras, J-E. Quintet (1928). &nbsp;&nbsp; Toon Fret, fl; Shirly Laub, vn; Elisabeth Smalt, va; Amy Norrington, vc; Annie Lavoisier, hp. Passacaille PAS1067 [21:43] Handel, G. Cara sposa, from Rinaldo, HWV7a (1711). &nbsp;&nbsp; David Daniels, ct; O of the Age of Enlightenment/Roger Norrington. Virgin 5 45326 2 [09:52] Beethoven, L. Piano concerto no 2 in B flat, op 19 (1794-95). &nbsp;&nbsp; Melvyn Tan, fp; London Classical Players/Roger Norrington. EMI CDC 7 49509 2 [26:33]

Fine Afternoons  - 20 February 2026

13:00 BAROQUE IN THE NEW WORLD
Prepared and presented by Andrew Dziedzic

Anon. Hanacpachap cussicuinin (c1630).    Seaven Teares & The Marin-ettes. 
Move MCD 481 [03:56]

Zumaya, M. de Celebren, publiquen.    Chanticleer/Joseph Jennings. 
Teldec 4509-93333-2 [10:16]

Jerúsalem, I. Dixit Dominus.    Chanticleer/Joseph Jennings. 
Teldec 4509-93333-2 [09:08]

Zipoli, D. Toccata and versos 1-3, from Sonate d’involtura (pub. 1716).    Douglas Lawrence, bamboo org. 
Move MD 3136 [02:46]

Araujo, J. de Los coflades de la estleya.    Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore. 
Hyperion CDA67380 [05:21]

Chavarria, R. Villancico: Con tan tierno Ilanto.    Marisu Pavón, sop; Xenia Meijer, mezz; Members of Música Temprana/Adrián Rodriguez Van der Spoel. 
Etcetera KTC 1358 [03:28]

Santa Cruz, A. de Jacaras.    Broken Consort. 
Fine Music concert recording [02:56]

Murcia, S. de Jácaras de la costa.    Harp Consort/Andrew Lawrence King. 
Harmonia Mundi HMX 2907293 [04:18]

Anon. Marizápalos a lo humano.    Harp Consort/Andrew Lawrence King. 
Harmonia Mundi HMX 2907293 [06:37]

Zipoli, D. Gloria, from Mass San Ignacio.    Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore. 
Hyperion CDA67380 [10:01]

Zavala, M. de Diferencias sobre marizápalos.    Harp Consort/Andrew Lawrence King. 
Harmonia Mundi HMX 2907293 [04:20]

Franco, H. Salve Regina.    Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore. 
Hyperion CDA67380 [12:25]



14:30 OPERA WITHOUT WORDS
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Ross Hayes

Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Suite from Pan Voyevoda, op 59 (1900-1903).    Bolshoi TO/Yevgeny Svetlanov. 
Gramzapis GCD 00185 [22:36]

Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Overture and suite from Christmas Eve (1895).    Moscow SO/Igor Golovschin. 
Naxos 8.553789 [26:12]

Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Night on Mount Triglav, from Mlada (1872).    Moscow SO/Igor Golovschin. 
Naxos 8.553789 [34:29]

13:00 BAROQUE IN THE NEW WORLD Prepared and presented by Andrew Dziedzic
Anon. Hanacpachap cussicuinin (c1630). &nbsp;&nbsp; Seaven Teares &amp; The Marin-ettes. Move MCD 481 [03:56] Zumaya, M. de Celebren, publiquen. &nbsp;&nbsp; Chanticleer/Joseph Jennings. Teldec 4509-93333-2 [10:16] Jer&uacute;salem, I. Dixit Dominus. &nbsp;&nbsp; Chanticleer/Joseph Jennings. Teldec 4509-93333-2 [09:08] Zipoli, D. Toccata and versos 1-3, from Sonate d&rsquo;involtura (pub. 1716). &nbsp;&nbsp; Douglas Lawrence, bamboo org. Move MD 3136 [02:46] Araujo, J. de Los coflades de la estleya. &nbsp;&nbsp; Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore. Hyperion CDA67380 [05:21] Chavarria, R. Villancico: Con tan tierno Ilanto. &nbsp;&nbsp; Marisu Pav&oacute;n, sop; Xenia Meijer, mezz; Members of M&uacute;sica Temprana/Adri&aacute;n Rodriguez Van der Spoel. Etcetera KTC 1358 [03:28] Santa Cruz, A. de Jacaras. &nbsp;&nbsp; Broken Consort. Fine Music concert recording [02:56] Murcia, S. de J&aacute;caras de la costa. &nbsp;&nbsp; Harp Consort/Andrew Lawrence King. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2907293 [04:18] Anon. Mariz&aacute;palos a lo humano. &nbsp;&nbsp; Harp Consort/Andrew Lawrence King. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2907293 [06:37] Zipoli, D. Gloria, from Mass San Ignacio. &nbsp;&nbsp; Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore. Hyperion CDA67380 [10:01] Zavala, M. de Diferencias sobre mariz&aacute;palos. &nbsp;&nbsp; Harp Consort/Andrew Lawrence King. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2907293 [04:20] Franco, H. Salve Regina. &nbsp;&nbsp; Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore. Hyperion CDA67380 [12:25] 
14:30 OPERA WITHOUT WORDS Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Ross Hayes
Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Suite from Pan Voyevoda, op 59 (1900-1903). &nbsp;&nbsp; Bolshoi TO/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Gramzapis GCD 00185 [22:36] Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Overture and suite from Christmas Eve (1895). &nbsp;&nbsp; Moscow SO/Igor Golovschin. Naxos 8.553789 [26:12] Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Night on Mount Triglav, from Mlada (1872). &nbsp;&nbsp; Moscow SO/Igor Golovschin. Naxos 8.553789 [34:29]

Fine Afternoons  - 19 February 2026

ITALIAN INTERLUDES
Prepared by Paul Cooke
With Jill Hickson



Mendelssohn, F. Songs without words: op 19 no 6 (1834); op 30 no 12 (1835); op 62 no 5 (1844).    Daniel Barenboim, pf. 
DG 453 061-2 [07:38]

Shearmur, E. The wings of the dove, from The wings of the dove (1997).    London Metropolitan O/Edward Shearmur. 
Milan 35833-2 [06:12]

Hahn, R. Excerpts from Venezia.    Anne Sofie von Otter, mezz; Bengt Forsberg, pf. 
DG 463 479-2 [15:37]

Grainger, P. The power of Rome and the Christian heart (1943).    West Australian SO/John Hopkins. 
LP HMV OASD 430 000 [12:11]

Sullivan, A. Overture and excerpts from The gondoliers (1889).    Ruth Gurner, sop; Norma Knight, sop; Thomas Edmonds, ten; Robert Dawe, bar; Dennis Olsen, bar; Corinthian Singers; Festival Ch; Adelaide SO/James Christiansen. 
ABC 481 5732 [17:09]

Gold, M. The vampires of Venice, from Dr Who, series 5 (2010).    BBC NO of Wales/Ben Foster. 
Silva Screen SLCD 1345 [14:27]

Gounod, C. Biondina (1871-2).    Anthony Rolfe Johnson, ten; Graham Johnson, pf. 
Hyperion CDA66801/2 [34:48]

ITALIAN INTERLUDES Prepared by Paul Cooke With Jill Hickson
 Mendelssohn, F. Songs without words: op 19 no 6 (1834); op 30 no 12 (1835); op 62 no 5 (1844). &nbsp;&nbsp; Daniel Barenboim, pf. DG 453 061-2 [07:38] Shearmur, E. The wings of the dove, from The wings of the dove (1997). &nbsp;&nbsp; London Metropolitan O/Edward Shearmur. Milan 35833-2 [06:12] Hahn, R. Excerpts from Venezia. &nbsp;&nbsp; Anne Sofie von Otter, mezz; Bengt Forsberg, pf. DG 463 479-2 [15:37] Grainger, P. The power of Rome and the Christian heart (1943). &nbsp;&nbsp; West Australian SO/John Hopkins. LP HMV OASD 430 000 [12:11] Sullivan, A. Overture and excerpts from The gondoliers (1889). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ruth Gurner, sop; Norma Knight, sop; Thomas Edmonds, ten; Robert Dawe, bar; Dennis Olsen, bar; Corinthian Singers; Festival Ch; Adelaide SO/James Christiansen. ABC 481 5732 [17:09] Gold, M. The vampires of Venice, from Dr Who, series 5 (2010). &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC NO of Wales/Ben Foster. Silva Screen SLCD 1345 [14:27] Gounod, C. Biondina (1871-2). &nbsp;&nbsp; Anthony Rolfe Johnson, ten; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA66801/2 [34:48]

Fine Afternoons  - 18 February 2026

SYMPHONIC AND SPIRITUAL
Prepared by Ron Crause
With Steve Cookson



Hovhaness, A. And God created great whales, op 229 no 1 (1970).    Philharmonia O/David Amos. 
Crystal Classics CD810 [12:51]

Hovhaness, A. Symphony no 2, op 132, Mysterious mountain (1955).    Royal Liverpool PO/Gerard Schwarz. 
Telarc 80604 [19:35]

Hovhaness, A. Armenian rhapsody no 1, op 45 (1944).    Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. 
Schwann 3-7422-2 H1 [05:45]

Hovhaness, A. Fantasy on Japanese woodprints, op 211 (1965).    Robert van Sice, mar; RTÉ SO/Colman Pearce. 
Etcetera KTC 1085 [13:16]

Hovhaness, A. Prelude and quadruple fugue, op 128 (1936/54).    I Fiamminghi/Rudolf Werthen. 
Telarc 80392 [07:45]

Hovhaness, A. Prayer of St Gregory, from Etchmiadzin, op 626 (1946).    John Wilbraham, tpt; Polyphonia O/Alan Hovhaness. 
Crystal Classics CD807 [04:22]

Hovhaness, A. Ode to the temple of sound (1966).    Frost SO/Chung Park. 
Centaur CRC 2954 [11:57]

Hovhaness, A. Symphony no 50, op 360, Mount Saint Helens (1982).    Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. 
Naxos 8.559717 [31:35]

SYMPHONIC AND SPIRITUAL Prepared by Ron Crause With Steve Cookson
 Hovhaness, A. And God created great whales, op 229 no 1 (1970). &nbsp;&nbsp; Philharmonia O/David Amos. Crystal Classics CD810 [12:51] Hovhaness, A. Symphony no 2, op 132, Mysterious mountain (1955). &nbsp;&nbsp; Royal Liverpool PO/Gerard Schwarz. Telarc 80604 [19:35] Hovhaness, A. Armenian rhapsody no 1, op 45 (1944). &nbsp;&nbsp; Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. Schwann 3-7422-2 H1 [05:45] Hovhaness, A. Fantasy on Japanese woodprints, op 211 (1965). &nbsp;&nbsp; Robert van Sice, mar; RT&Eacute; SO/Colman Pearce. Etcetera KTC 1085 [13:16] Hovhaness, A. Prelude and quadruple fugue, op 128 (1936/54). &nbsp;&nbsp; I Fiamminghi/Rudolf Werthen. Telarc 80392 [07:45] Hovhaness, A. Prayer of St Gregory, from Etchmiadzin, op 626 (1946). &nbsp;&nbsp; John Wilbraham, tpt; Polyphonia O/Alan Hovhaness. Crystal Classics CD807 [04:22] Hovhaness, A. Ode to the temple of sound (1966). &nbsp;&nbsp; Frost SO/Chung Park. Centaur CRC 2954 [11:57] Hovhaness, A. Symphony no 50, op 360, Mount Saint Helens (1982). &nbsp;&nbsp; Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. Naxos 8.559717 [31:35]

Fine Afternoons  - 17 February 2026

IN EARLY TIMES
Featuring medieval and renaissance music
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Steve Cookson



Martini, Johannes. Salve Regina.    Clerks’ Group/Edward Wickham. 
ASV GAU 171 [11:44]

Anon. Istanpitti Belicha.    Cantigas. 
Move MD 3137 [09:02]

Anon. Annualis mea; Voici le Mai.    Renaissance Players/Winsome Evans. 
Walsingham WAL 8006-2 [09:25]

Lawes, W. Fantasia-suite in D.    Saskia Coolen, rec; Rainer Zipperling, bass viol; Patrick Ayrton, hpd. 
Globe GLO 5227 [11:08]

Lassus, O. de Motet: Infelix ego (1566).    Oxford Camerata/Jeremy Summerly. 
Naxos 8.550842 [10:13]

 

IN EARLY TIMES Featuring medieval and renaissance music Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Steve Cookson
 Martini, Johannes. Salve Regina. &nbsp;&nbsp; Clerks&rsquo; Group/Edward Wickham. ASV GAU 171 [11:44] Anon. Istanpitti Belicha. &nbsp;&nbsp; Cantigas. Move MD 3137 [09:02] Anon. Annualis mea; Voici le Mai. &nbsp;&nbsp; Renaissance Players/Winsome Evans. Walsingham WAL 8006-2 [09:25] Lawes, W. Fantasia-suite in D. &nbsp;&nbsp; Saskia Coolen, rec; Rainer Zipperling, bass viol; Patrick Ayrton, hpd. Globe GLO 5227 [11:08] Lassus, O. de Motet: Infelix ego (1566). &nbsp;&nbsp; Oxford Camerata/Jeremy Summerly. Naxos 8.550842 [10:13]
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IN EARLY TIMES  - 17 February 2026

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC
Prepared and presented by Dan Bickel



Strauss, R. Aus Italien, symphonic fantasy, op 16 (1886).    Scottish NO/Neeme Järvi. 
Chandos CHAN 8744 [41:19]

Rachmaninov, S. Suite no 2, op 17 (1900-01).    Martha Argerich, pf; Gabriela Montero, pf. 
Warner Classics 0825646235940 [22:07]

Grieg, E. Spring, op 33 (1880).    Stockholm Chamber Ensemble/Jan-Olav Wedin. 
BIS CD-100 [05:04]

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

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC Prepared and presented by Dan Bickel
 Strauss, R. Aus Italien, symphonic fantasy, op 16 (1886). &nbsp;&nbsp; Scottish NO/Neeme J&auml;rvi. Chandos CHAN 8744 [41:19] Rachmaninov, S. Suite no 2, op 17 (1900-01). &nbsp;&nbsp; Martha Argerich, pf; Gabriela Montero, pf. Warner Classics 0825646235940 [22:07] Grieg, E. Spring, op 33 (1880). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stockholm Chamber Ensemble/Jan-Olav Wedin. BIS CD-100 [05:04] Martucci, G. Symphony no 2 in F, op 81 (1904). &nbsp;&nbsp; Rome SO/Francesco La Vecchia. Naxos 8.570930 [45:02]

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC  - 16 February 2026

CLASSICAL FLUTE AND VOICE
Prepared by Paul Cooke
With Dan Bickel



Mozart, W. Porgi amor; Deh vieni, non tardar, from The marriage of Figaro, K492 (1786).    Bidú Sayão, sop; Columbia Concert O/Paul Breisach. 
Sony MHK 63221 [09:29]

Manfredini, V. Let not those eyes, from Carlo Magno (1764).    Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; Jean-Marc Goujon, fl; I Barocchisti/Diego Fasolis. 
Decca 478 6767 [09:14]

Schubert, F. Die Bürgschaft, D246 (1815).    Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bar; Gerald Moore, pf. 
DG 477 5765 [16:24]

Bach, C.P.E. Flute concerto in A, Wq168 (c1753).    Konrad Hünteler, fl; Amsterdam Baroque O/Ton Koopman,. 
Erato ECD 75536 [18:09]

 

CLASSICAL FLUTE AND VOICE Prepared by Paul Cooke With Dan Bickel
 Mozart, W. Porgi amor; Deh vieni, non tardar, from The marriage of Figaro, K492 (1786). &nbsp;&nbsp; Bid&uacute; Say&atilde;o, sop; Columbia Concert O/Paul Breisach. Sony MHK 63221 [09:29] Manfredini, V. Let not those eyes, from Carlo Magno (1764). &nbsp;&nbsp; Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; Jean-Marc Goujon, fl; I Barocchisti/Diego Fasolis. Decca 478 6767 [09:14] Schubert, F. Die B&uuml;rgschaft, D246 (1815). &nbsp;&nbsp; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bar; Gerald Moore, pf. DG 477 5765 [16:24] Bach, C.P.E. Flute concerto in A, Wq168 (c1753). &nbsp;&nbsp; Konrad H&uuml;nteler, fl; Amsterdam Baroque O/Ton Koopman,. Erato ECD 75536 [18:09]
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Fine Afternoons  - 16 February 2026

13:00 REMEMBERING LILY PONS
Prepared and presented by Ian MacDonald

Delibes, L. Air des clochettes, from Lakmé, Bell song (1883).    Lily Pons, sop; O/Pietro Cimara. 
CBS MPK45694 [07:03]

Donizetti, G. Tu che a Dio spiegasti l’ali, from Lucia di Lammermoor (1835).    Beniamino Gigli, ten; O/Rosario Bourdon. 
Naxos 8.110264 [03:49]

Verdi, G. Tutte le feste al tempio, from Rigoletto (1851).    Lily Pons, sop; Colombia SO/André Kostelanetz. 
CBS MPK45694 [03:00]

Meyerbeer, G. Ombre légère, from Dinorah (1859); Je suis Titania, from Mignon.    Lily Pons, sop; Colombia SO/Pietro Cimara. 
CBS MPK45694 [10:03]

Rossini, G. Una voce poco fà, from The barber of Seville (1816); Son Vergin vezzosa, from I Puritani.    Lily Pons, sop; O/André Kostelanetz. 
CBS MPK45694 [10:36]

Youmans, V. Without a song, from The southerner (pub. 1929).    Lawrence Tibbett, bar; O/Nathaniel Shilkret. 
Conifer TQ 305 [03:39]

Strauss, J. II Waltz: On the beautiful blue Danube, op 314 (1867).    Lily Pons, sop; O/André Kostelanetz. 
CBS MPK45694 [04:06]

Donizetti, G. Chi mi frena in tal momento? from Lucia di Lammermoor (1835).    Lily Pons, sop; Thelma Votipka, mezz; Thomas Hayward, ten; Richard Tucker, ten; Frank Guarrera, bar; Norman Scott, bass; Metropolitan Opera Ch & O/Fausto Cleva. 
Naxos 8.558097-100 [03:58]

Ponce, M. Estrellita (1912-14).    Lily Pons, sop; O/André Kostelanetz. 
CBS MPK45694 [03:07]



14:00 AN EXQUISITE PALETTE
Prepared by Ron Crause
With Ian MacDonald

Hummel, J. Fantasy in E flat, op 18 (c1805).    Madoka Inui, pf. 
Naxos 8.557836 [23:24]

Hummel, J. Oboe concertino in F.    Consortium Classicum. 
MD+G L 3440 [13:28]

Hummel, J. Étude no 8 in A minor (1833).    Marie Louise Boehm, pf. 
LP Turnabout TV 334 562 [01:23]

Hummel, J. Trumpet concerto in E flat (1803).    Gordon Webb, tpt; Sydney SO/Robert Pikler. 
LP RCA VRL1 0078 [19:34]

Hummel, J. Sonata in F minor, op 20 (c1807).    Hae-won Chang, pf. 
Naxos 8.553296 [21:41]

Hummel, J. Septet no 2 in C for winds, strings and piano, op 114, Military.    Nash Ensemble. 
LP CRD 1090 [29:30]

Hummel, J. Étude no 1 in C (1833)    Marie Louise Boehm, pf. 
LP Turnabout TV 334 562 [00:55]

Hummel, J. Étude no 3 in G (1833)    Marie Louise Boehm, pf. 
LP Turnabout TV 334 562 [01:43]

13:00 REMEMBERING LILY PONS Prepared and presented by Ian MacDonald
Delibes, L. Air des clochettes, from Lakm&eacute;, Bell song (1883). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lily Pons, sop; O/Pietro Cimara. CBS MPK45694 [07:03] Donizetti, G. Tu che a Dio spiegasti l&rsquo;ali, from Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). &nbsp;&nbsp; Beniamino Gigli, ten; O/Rosario Bourdon. Naxos 8.110264 [03:49] Verdi, G. Tutte le feste al tempio, from Rigoletto (1851). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lily Pons, sop; Colombia SO/Andr&eacute; Kostelanetz. CBS MPK45694 [03:00] Meyerbeer, G. Ombre l&eacute;g&egrave;re, from Dinorah (1859); Je suis Titania, from Mignon. &nbsp;&nbsp; Lily Pons, sop; Colombia SO/Pietro Cimara. CBS MPK45694 [10:03] Rossini, G. Una voce poco f&agrave;, from The barber of Seville (1816); Son Vergin vezzosa, from I Puritani. &nbsp;&nbsp; Lily Pons, sop; O/Andr&eacute; Kostelanetz. CBS MPK45694 [10:36] Youmans, V. Without a song, from The southerner (pub. 1929). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lawrence Tibbett, bar; O/Nathaniel Shilkret. Conifer TQ 305 [03:39] Strauss, J. II Waltz: On the beautiful blue Danube, op 314 (1867). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lily Pons, sop; O/Andr&eacute; Kostelanetz. CBS MPK45694 [04:06] Donizetti, G. Chi mi frena in tal momento? from Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lily Pons, sop; Thelma Votipka, mezz; Thomas Hayward, ten; Richard Tucker, ten; Frank Guarrera, bar; Norman Scott, bass; Metropolitan Opera Ch &amp; O/Fausto Cleva. Naxos 8.558097-100 [03:58] Ponce, M. Estrellita (1912-14). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lily Pons, sop; O/Andr&eacute; Kostelanetz. CBS MPK45694 [03:07] 
14:00 AN EXQUISITE PALETTE Prepared by Ron Crause With Ian MacDonald
Hummel, J. Fantasy in E flat, op 18 (c1805). &nbsp;&nbsp; Madoka Inui, pf. Naxos 8.557836 [23:24] Hummel, J. Oboe concertino in F. &nbsp;&nbsp; Consortium Classicum. MD+G L 3440 [13:28] Hummel, J. &Eacute;tude no 8 in A minor (1833). &nbsp;&nbsp; Marie Louise Boehm, pf. LP Turnabout TV 334 562 [01:23] Hummel, J. Trumpet concerto in E flat (1803). &nbsp;&nbsp; Gordon Webb, tpt; Sydney SO/Robert Pikler. LP RCA VRL1 0078 [19:34] Hummel, J. Sonata in F minor, op 20 (c1807). &nbsp;&nbsp; Hae-won Chang, pf. Naxos 8.553296 [21:41] Hummel, J. Septet no 2 in C for winds, strings and piano, op 114, Military. &nbsp;&nbsp; Nash Ensemble. LP CRD 1090 [29:30] Hummel, J. &Eacute;tude no 1 in C (1833) &nbsp;&nbsp; Marie Louise Boehm, pf. LP Turnabout TV 334 562 [00:55] Hummel, J. &Eacute;tude no 3 in G (1833) &nbsp;&nbsp; Marie Louise Boehm, pf. LP Turnabout TV 334 562 [01:43]

Fine Afternoons  - 13 February 2026

13:00 JOURNEYS, REAL AND IMAGINED
Prepared by Ron Crause
With Ross Hayes

Mendelssohn, F. Overture: The Hebrides, op 26, Fingal’s Cave (1830).    Berlin PO/Herbert von Karajan. 
EMI CDM 1 66433 2 [10:07]

Butterworth, G. The banks of green willow, idyll (1913).    London PO/Adrian Boult. 
Belart 461 3542 [05:19]

Debussy, C. Estampes (1903).    Roger Woodward, pf. 
ABC 472 170-2 [14:49]

Smetana, B. Vltava, from My country (1874).    Vienna PO/Nikolaus Harnoncourt. 
Teldec 0927-44890-2 [12:54]

Goldmark, K. Overture: In Italy, op 49 (pub. 1904).    Irish NSO/Stephen Gunzenhauser. 
Naxos 8.550745 [12:02]

Falla, M. de Nights in the gardens of Spain (1909-15).    Alicia de Larrocha, pf; London PO/Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos. 
Decca 478 6966 [24:48]



14:30 SOARING WINDS
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Ross Hayes

Weber, C.M. Quintet in B flat, op 34 (1815).    Nigel Westlake, cl; Dene Olding, vn; Dimity Hall, vn; Irina Morozova, va; Julian Smiles, vc. 
Fine Music concert recording [25:34]

Giuliani, M. Serenade in G, op 127.    Prudence Davis, fl; Peter Lynch, gui. 
Move MD 3090 [15:49]

Mozart, W. Divertimento in D, K334 (1779).    Robert Johnson, hn; Ben Jacks, hn; Hazelwood Quartet. 
Fine Music concert recording [41:57]

13:00 JOURNEYS, REAL AND IMAGINED Prepared by Ron Crause With Ross Hayes
Mendelssohn, F. Overture: The Hebrides, op 26, Fingal&rsquo;s Cave (1830). &nbsp;&nbsp; Berlin PO/Herbert von Karajan. EMI CDM 1 66433 2 [10:07] Butterworth, G. The banks of green willow, idyll (1913). &nbsp;&nbsp; London PO/Adrian Boult. Belart 461 3542 [05:19] Debussy, C. Estampes (1903). &nbsp;&nbsp; Roger Woodward, pf. ABC 472 170-2 [14:49] Smetana, B. Vltava, from My country (1874). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna PO/Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Teldec 0927-44890-2 [12:54] Goldmark, K. Overture: In Italy, op 49 (pub. 1904). &nbsp;&nbsp; Irish NSO/Stephen Gunzenhauser. Naxos 8.550745 [12:02] Falla, M. de Nights in the gardens of Spain (1909-15). &nbsp;&nbsp; Alicia de Larrocha, pf; London PO/Rafael Fr&uuml;hbeck de Burgos. Decca 478 6966 [24:48] 
14:30 SOARING WINDS Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Ross Hayes
Weber, C.M. Quintet in B flat, op 34 (1815). &nbsp;&nbsp; Nigel Westlake, cl; Dene Olding, vn; Dimity Hall, vn; Irina Morozova, va; Julian Smiles, vc. Fine Music concert recording [25:34] Giuliani, M. Serenade in G, op 127. &nbsp;&nbsp; Prudence Davis, fl; Peter Lynch, gui. Move MD 3090 [15:49] Mozart, W. Divertimento in D, K334 (1779). &nbsp;&nbsp; Robert Johnson, hn; Ben Jacks, hn; Hazelwood Quartet. Fine Music concert recording [41:57]

Fine Afternoons  - 12 February 2026

14:00 DRAMA AND AMBIGUITY
John Dowland, died 20 February ,1626
Prepared by Susan Foulcher
With Robert Small

Dowland, J. Burst forth my tears; Wilt thou unkind thus reave me, from First booke of songes or ayres (pub.1597).    Emma Kirkby, sop; Catherine Mackintosh, treble viol; Polly Waterfield, tenor viol; Ian Gammie, tenor viol; Trevor Jones, bass viol; Anthony Rooley, lute & dir. 
L’Oiseau-Lyre 421 653-2 [05:59]

Dowland, J. Unquiet thoughts; Rest awhile. you cruel cares (pub. 1597)..    Emma Kirkby, sop; John York Skinner, ct; Martyn Hill, ten; David Thomas, bass; Anthony Rooley, lute & dir. 
L’Oiseau-Lyre 421 653-2 [07:28]

Dowland, J. Mistres Winters jumpe, from Folger's Dowland lute book (c1590).    Thomas Dunford, lute. 
Hyperion CDA68007 [00:48]

Dowland, J. His golden locks Time hath to silver turn'd; Away with these self-loving lads (pub. 1597).    David Thomas, bass; Trevor Jones, bass viol; Anthony Rooley, lute & dir. 
L’Oiseau-Lyre 421 653-2 [06:56]

Dowland, J. Time stands still, from Third booke of songes or ayres (pub. 1603)..    Iestyn Davies, ct; Anthony Rooley, lute. 
Hyperion CDA68007 [04:05]



14:30 THE LESS-FAMOUS KREUTZER
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Jill Hickson

Kreutzer, C. Trio in B flat.    Hans Rudolf Stalder, cl; Elmar Schmid, cl; Dorothea Jappe, va. 
Jecklin 587-2 [21:39]

Kreutzer, C. Overture to Das Nachtlager von Granada (1834).    Leipzig RSO/Zeljko Straka. 
Berlin Classics 0300249BC [09:57]

Kreutzer, C. Das Mühlrad.    Elisabeth Speiser, sop; Hans Rudolf Stalder, cl; Rolf Junghanns, fp. 
Jecklin 587-2 [06:11]

Kreutzer, C. Fantasia in B flat.    Albrecht Holder, bn; Stuttgart PO/Nicolás Pasquet. 
Naxos 8.553456 [11:15]

Kreutzer, C. Grand septet in E flat for winds and strings, op 62.    Nash Ensemble. 
CRD 1090 [32:11]

14:00 DRAMA AND AMBIGUITY John Dowland, died 20 February ,1626 Prepared by Susan Foulcher With Robert Small
Dowland, J. Burst forth my tears; Wilt thou unkind thus reave me, from First booke of songes or ayres (pub.1597). &nbsp;&nbsp; Emma Kirkby, sop; Catherine Mackintosh, treble viol; Polly Waterfield, tenor viol; Ian Gammie, tenor viol; Trevor Jones, bass viol; Anthony Rooley, lute &amp; dir. L&rsquo;Oiseau-Lyre 421 653-2 [05:59] Dowland, J. Unquiet thoughts; Rest awhile. you cruel cares (pub. 1597).. &nbsp;&nbsp; Emma Kirkby, sop; John York Skinner, ct; Martyn Hill, ten; David Thomas, bass; Anthony Rooley, lute &amp; dir. L&rsquo;Oiseau-Lyre 421 653-2 [07:28] Dowland, J. Mistres Winters jumpe, from Folger's Dowland lute book (c1590). &nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas Dunford, lute. Hyperion CDA68007 [00:48] Dowland, J. His golden locks Time hath to silver turn'd; Away with these self-loving lads (pub. 1597). &nbsp;&nbsp; David Thomas, bass; Trevor Jones, bass viol; Anthony Rooley, lute &amp; dir. L&rsquo;Oiseau-Lyre 421 653-2 [06:56] Dowland, J. Time stands still, from Third booke of songes or ayres (pub. 1603).. &nbsp;&nbsp; Iestyn Davies, ct; Anthony Rooley, lute. Hyperion CDA68007 [04:05] 
14:30 THE LESS-FAMOUS KREUTZER Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Jill Hickson
Kreutzer, C. Trio in B flat. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hans Rudolf Stalder, cl; Elmar Schmid, cl; Dorothea Jappe, va. Jecklin 587-2 [21:39] Kreutzer, C. Overture to Das Nachtlager von Granada (1834). &nbsp;&nbsp; Leipzig RSO/Zeljko Straka. Berlin Classics 0300249BC [09:57] Kreutzer, C. Das M&uuml;hlrad. &nbsp;&nbsp; Elisabeth Speiser, sop; Hans Rudolf Stalder, cl; Rolf Junghanns, fp. Jecklin 587-2 [06:11] Kreutzer, C. Fantasia in B flat. &nbsp;&nbsp; Albrecht Holder, bn; Stuttgart PO/Nicol&aacute;s Pasquet. Naxos 8.553456 [11:15] Kreutzer, C. Grand septet in E flat for winds and strings, op 62. &nbsp;&nbsp; Nash Ensemble. CRD 1090 [32:11]

Fine Afternoons  - 11 February 2026

Fine Music for your afternoon listening.

Fine Afternoons

 IN EARLY TIMES
Featuring medieval and renaissance music
Prepared by Jacky Ternisien
With Brian Cornish



Trabaci, G. M.  Gagliarda Prima; Gagliarda Seconda; Canto Fermo    Gabriele Cassone, Tromba Naturale; Antonio Frige, Organo 
Nuova Era 7053 [10:45]

Obrecht, J. Salve Regina.    Oxford Cammerata/Jeremy Summerly. 
Naxos 8.553210 [12:42]

Mainerio, G. Pass’e mezzo moderno; Tedesca e saltarello.    Capriccio Stravagante Renaissance O/Skip Sempé. 
Alpha ALPHA 327 [07:03]

Palestrina, G. da Missa brevis.    Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips. 
Gimell CDGIMB 400 [21:24]



 

IN EARLY TIMES Featuring medieval and renaissance music Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Brian Cornish
 Trabaci, G. M. Gagliarda Prima; Gagliarda Seconda; Canto Fermo &nbsp;&nbsp; Gabriele Cassone, Tromba Naturale; Antonio Frige, Organo Nuova Era 7053 [10:45] Obrecht, J. Salve Regina. &nbsp;&nbsp; Oxford Cammerata/Jeremy Summerly. Naxos 8.553210 [12:42] Mainerio, G. Pass&rsquo;e mezzo moderno; Tedesca e saltarello. &nbsp;&nbsp; Capriccio Stravagante Renaissance O/Skip Semp&eacute;. Alpha ALPHA 327 [07:03] Palestrina, G. da Missa brevis. &nbsp;&nbsp; Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips. Gimell CDGIMB 400 [21:24] 
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IN EARLY TIMES  - 10 February 2026

IN EARLY TIMES
Featuring medieval or renaissance music
Prepared by Glenys Eddy
With Charles Barton



Flecha, M. [El Viejo] La justa (pub. 1581).    Maria Cristina Kiehr, sop; Claudio Cavina, alto; Josep Benet, ten; Josep Cabré, bass-bar. 
Accent ACC 94103D [13:36]

Milan, L. Pavana 1; Gallarda 6; Fantasia 1; Pavana 3; Gallarda 3 (16th C).    Jordi Savall, va da gamba; Sergi Casademunt, alto va da gamba; Eunice Brandao, tenor va da gamba; Lorenz Duftschmid, bass va da gamba; Andrew Lawrence-King, renaissance hp, psalterion. 
Astrée E 8535 [12:50]

Janequin, C. J'atens le temps; Il estoit une fillette; Las on peult juger; Ma peine n'est pas grande (16th C).    Ensemble Clement Janequin/Dominique Visse. 
Harmonia Mundi HMC 901099 [08:26]

Palestrina, G. da Feria V in Coena Domini; Lectures 2 and 3 (c1590).    Pro Cantione Antiqua/Bruno Turner. 
Allegro PCD 973 [17:56]



 

IN EARLY TIMES Featuring medieval or renaissance music Prepared by Glenys Eddy With Charles Barton
 Flecha, M. [El Viejo] La justa (pub. 1581). &nbsp;&nbsp; Maria Cristina Kiehr, sop; Claudio Cavina, alto; Josep Benet, ten; Josep Cabr&eacute;, bass-bar. Accent ACC 94103D [13:36] Milan, L. Pavana 1; Gallarda 6; Fantasia 1; Pavana 3; Gallarda 3 (16th C). &nbsp;&nbsp; Jordi Savall, va da gamba; Sergi Casademunt, alto va da gamba; Eunice Brandao, tenor va da gamba; Lorenz Duftschmid, bass va da gamba; Andrew Lawrence-King, renaissance hp, psalterion. Astr&eacute;e E 8535 [12:50] Janequin, C. J'atens le temps; Il estoit une fillette; Las on peult juger; Ma peine n'est pas grande (16th C). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ensemble Clement Janequin/Dominique Visse. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901099 [08:26] Palestrina, G. da Feria V in Coena Domini; Lectures 2 and 3 (c1590). &nbsp;&nbsp; Pro Cantione Antiqua/Bruno Turner. Allegro PCD 973 [17:56] 
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IN EARLY TIMES  - 3 February 2026

IN EARLY TIMES
Featuring medieval or renaissance music
Prepared and presented by Heather Middleton



Richard I, Coeur-de-Lion. Ja nus hons pris.    Ensemble La Réverdie. 
Giulia GS 201007 [03:00]

Blondel de Nesle. L'amours dont sui espris.    Gothic Voices/Christopher Page. 
Hyperion CDA66336 [04:08]

Trad. Saladin.    Cantigas. 
Move MD 3137 [11:15]

Alfonso X, [El Sabio]. Quen aa Virgen santa, from Cantigas of England.    Musica Antigua/Eduardo Paniagua. 
Pneuma PN-990 [05:52]

Thibaut IV. Ausi comme unicorne sui.    Paul Hillier, voice; Andrew Lawrence-King, hp. 
Harmonia Mundi HMU 907184 [07:45]

Anon. The king is dead (c1250; arr. Pickett).    Ensemble/Philip Pickett. 
Linn CKD 031 [03:30]

Anon. Estampie (c1325); Saltarello (14thC).    Greg Dikmans, rec; Max Hyman, lute. 
Arika AR001 [06:40]

Hildegard of Bingen. O tu suavissima virga.    Singers of Saint Laurence, Sydney/Neil McEwan. 
ABC 476 5106 [06:13]



 

IN EARLY TIMES Featuring medieval or renaissance music Prepared and presented by Heather Middleton
 Richard I, Coeur-de-Lion. Ja nus hons pris. &nbsp;&nbsp; Ensemble La R&eacute;verdie. Giulia GS 201007 [03:00] Blondel de Nesle. L'amours dont sui espris. &nbsp;&nbsp; Gothic Voices/Christopher Page. Hyperion CDA66336 [04:08] Trad. Saladin. &nbsp;&nbsp; Cantigas. Move MD 3137 [11:15] Alfonso X, [El Sabio]. Quen aa Virgen santa, from Cantigas of England. &nbsp;&nbsp; Musica Antigua/Eduardo Paniagua. Pneuma PN-990 [05:52] Thibaut IV. Ausi comme unicorne sui. &nbsp;&nbsp; Paul Hillier, voice; Andrew Lawrence-King, hp. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907184 [07:45] Anon. The king is dead (c1250; arr. Pickett). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ensemble/Philip Pickett. Linn CKD 031 [03:30] Anon. Estampie (c1325); Saltarello (14thC). &nbsp;&nbsp; Greg Dikmans, rec; Max Hyman, lute. Arika AR001 [06:40] Hildegard of Bingen. O tu suavissima virga. &nbsp;&nbsp; Singers of Saint Laurence, Sydney/Neil McEwan. ABC 476 5106 [06:13] 
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IN EARLY TIMES  - 27 January 2026

 IN EARLY TIMES
Featuring medieval or renaissance music
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Steve Cookson



Anon. A l'entrada del temps clar.    Clemencic Consort/René Clemencic. 
Harmonia Mundi HMC 90396 [02:42]

Machaut, G. de Messe de nostre Dame for four voices.    Sydney Chamber Choir/Nicholas Routley. 
Fine Music concert recording [18:12]

Lawes, W. Royall consort no 4 in D.    Greate Consort/Monica Huggett. 
ASV GAU 147 [13:34]

Josquin Desprez. Psalm 129/130: De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine.    Hilliard Ensemble. 
Virgin VER 5 61302 2 [08:24]

Praetorius, M. Venite exultemus Domine.    Huelgas Ensemble/Paul van Nevel. 
Sony SK 48 039 [09:18]

 

IN EARLY TIMES Featuring medieval or renaissance music Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Steve Cookson
 Anon. A l'entrada del temps clar. &nbsp;&nbsp; Clemencic Consort/Ren&eacute; Clemencic. Harmonia Mundi HMC 90396 [02:42] Machaut, G. de Messe de nostre Dame for four voices. &nbsp;&nbsp; Sydney Chamber Choir/Nicholas Routley. Fine Music concert recording [18:12] Lawes, W. Royall consort no 4 in D. &nbsp;&nbsp; Greate Consort/Monica Huggett. ASV GAU 147 [13:34] Josquin Desprez. Psalm 129/130: De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hilliard Ensemble. Virgin VER 5 61302 2 [08:24] Praetorius, M. Venite exultemus Domine. &nbsp;&nbsp; Huelgas Ensemble/Paul van Nevel. Sony SK 48 039 [09:18]
&nbsp;

Fine Afternoons  - 20 January 2026

IN EARLY TIMES
Featuring medieval or renaissance music
Prepared by Jacky Ternisien
With Brian Cornish



Viadana, L. Le sinfonie (1610; transcr. Maderna 1952).    Swiss-Italian O/Dennis Russell Davies. 
ECM 4815034 [11:36]

Lheritier, J. Miserere mei, Domine.    Gesualdo Six/Owain Park. 
Hyperion CDA68379 [08:49]

Gaultier, E. Pieces in D minor    Jakob Lindberg, lute. 
BIS 201 [11:30]

Praetorius, M. Dances from Terpsichore (pub. 1612).    Early Music Consort of London/David Munrow. 
Virgin 5 61289 2 [22:30]

 

IN EARLY TIMES Featuring medieval or renaissance music Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Brian Cornish
 Viadana, L. Le sinfonie (1610; transcr. Maderna 1952). &nbsp;&nbsp; Swiss-Italian O/Dennis Russell Davies. ECM 4815034 [11:36] Lheritier, J. Miserere mei, Domine. &nbsp;&nbsp; Gesualdo Six/Owain Park. Hyperion CDA68379 [08:49] Gaultier, E. Pieces in D minor &nbsp;&nbsp; Jakob Lindberg, lute. BIS 201 [11:30] Praetorius, M. Dances from Terpsichore (pub. 1612). &nbsp;&nbsp; Early Music Consort of London/David Munrow. Virgin 5 61289 2 [22:30]
&nbsp;

IN EARLY TIMES  - 13 January 2026

IN EARLY TIMES
Featuring medieval or renaissance music
Prepared by Glenys Eddy
With Charles Barton



Anon. Sumer is icumen in (13th C).    Hilliard Ensemble/Paul Hillier. 
Harmonia Mundi HMC 901154 [01:48]

Anon. Tempus est iocundum (13th C).    Ensemble Unicorn/Michael Posch; Ensemble Oni Wytars/Marco Ambrosini. 
Naxos 8.554837 [06:01]

Arbeau, T. Branle double; Branle simple; Branle gay; Branle de Bourgogne; Basse danse; Tourdion; Moresques; Canaries; Les bouffons (16th C).    Broadside Band/Jeremy Barlow. 
Harmonia Mundi HMA 1951152 [12:10]

Byrd, W. Ave verum corpus; Infelix ego (c1590).    Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips. 
Gimell CDGIM 208 [16:30]

Anon. Istanpitta gaetta; Istanpitta belicha (14th C).    Cantigas. 
Move MD 3137 [15:53]

 

IN EARLY TIMES Featuring medieval or renaissance music Prepared by Glenys Eddy With Charles Barton
 Anon. Sumer is icumen in (13th C). &nbsp;&nbsp; Hilliard Ensemble/Paul Hillier. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901154 [01:48] Anon. Tempus est iocundum (13th C). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ensemble Unicorn/Michael Posch; Ensemble Oni Wytars/Marco Ambrosini. Naxos 8.554837 [06:01] Arbeau, T. Branle double; Branle simple; Branle gay; Branle de Bourgogne; Basse danse; Tourdion; Moresques; Canaries; Les bouffons (16th C). &nbsp;&nbsp; Broadside Band/Jeremy Barlow. Harmonia Mundi HMA 1951152 [12:10] Byrd, W. Ave verum corpus; Infelix ego (c1590). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips. Gimell CDGIM 208 [16:30] Anon. Istanpitta gaetta; Istanpitta belicha (14th C). &nbsp;&nbsp; Cantigas. Move MD 3137 [15:53]
&nbsp;

Fine Afternoons  - 6 January 2026 - IN EARLY TIMES

In Early Times

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC
Prepared by Frank Morrison
With Steve Cookson



Mendelssohn, F. Quartet in D, op 44 no 1 (1838).    Coull String Quartet. 
Hyperion CDS 44051/53 [30:52]

Brahms, J. Variations on a theme of Paganini, op 35 (1863).    Yuja Wang, pf. 
DG 477 8795 [19:44]

Ponchielli, A. O monumento! from La Gioconda (1876).    Bryn Terfel, bass-bar; Swedish RSO/Paul Daniel. 
DG 477 8091 [04:17]

Glazunov, A. Ballet: Lady Soubrette, op 61 (1898).    USSR SO/Yevgeny Svetlanov. 
Melodiya SUCD 10-00020 [56:30]

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC Prepared by Frank Morrison With Steve Cookson
 Mendelssohn, F. Quartet in D, op 44 no 1 (1838). &nbsp;&nbsp; Coull String Quartet. Hyperion CDS 44051/53 [30:52] Brahms, J. Variations on a theme of Paganini, op 35 (1863). &nbsp;&nbsp; Yuja Wang, pf. DG 477 8795 [19:44] Ponchielli, A. O monumento! from La Gioconda (1876). &nbsp;&nbsp; Bryn Terfel, bass-bar; Swedish RSO/Paul Daniel. DG 477 8091 [04:17] Glazunov, A. Ballet: Lady Soubrette, op 61 (1898). &nbsp;&nbsp; USSR SO/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Melodiya SUCD 10-00020 [56:30]

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC - 9 February 2026 

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC
Prepared by Chris Blower
With Brian Cornish



Raff, J. Overture to King Alfred (1848-49).    Suisse Romande O/Neeme Järvi. 
Chandos CHSA 5135 [13:43]

Rachmaninov, S. Moments musicaux, op 16 (1896): no 1 in B flat minor; no 2 in E flat minor; no 3 in B minor.    Scott Davie, pf. 
ABC 472 671-2 [16:25]

Verdi, G. Ballet music from The Sicilian Vespers (1855).    Monte Carlo National Opera O/Antonio de Almeida. 
Philips 422 846-2 [29:04]

Widor, C-M. Suite in C minor, op 34 (1877).    Adam Walker, fl; James Baillieu, pf. 
Chandos CHAN 20229 [18:22]

Stenhammar, W. Sentimental romances, op 28 (1910): no 1 in A; no 2 in F minor.    Ulf Wallin, vn; Malmö SO/Paavo Järvi. 
BIS CD-550 [12:31]

Wagner, R. Siegfried idyll (1870).    Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. 
ABC 481 4571 [17:55]

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC Prepared by Chris Blower With Brian Cornish
 Raff, J. Overture to King Alfred (1848-49). &nbsp;&nbsp; Suisse Romande O/Neeme J&auml;rvi. Chandos CHSA 5135 [13:43] Rachmaninov, S. Moments musicaux, op 16 (1896): no 1 in B flat minor; no 2 in E flat minor; no 3 in B minor. &nbsp;&nbsp; Scott Davie, pf. ABC 472 671-2 [16:25] Verdi, G. Ballet music from The Sicilian Vespers (1855). &nbsp;&nbsp; Monte Carlo National Opera O/Antonio de Almeida. Philips 422 846-2 [29:04] Widor, C-M. Suite in C minor, op 34 (1877). &nbsp;&nbsp; Adam Walker, fl; James Baillieu, pf. Chandos CHAN 20229 [18:22] Stenhammar, W. Sentimental romances, op 28 (1910): no 1 in A; no 2 in F minor. &nbsp;&nbsp; Ulf Wallin, vn; Malm&ouml; SO/Paavo J&auml;rvi. BIS CD-550 [12:31] Wagner, R. Siegfried idyll (1870). &nbsp;&nbsp; Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. ABC 481 4571 [17:55]

Fine Afternoons  - 2 February 2026 - EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC
Prepared by Jacky Ternisien
With Brian Cornish



Holmès, A. Andromède (1899).    Toulouse Capitole NO/Leo Hussain. 
Palazzetto Bru Zane BZ 2006 [15:25]

Chaminade, C. Piano trio no 2 in A minor, op 34 (1887).    Trio Chausson. 
Mirare MIR 163 [23:40]

Viardot, Pauline. Excerpts from Six mélodies et une havanaise (1880).    Cristina Bayón, sop; Jesús Pineda, gui. 
Brilliant Classics 96729 [12:05]

Mendelssohn, Fanny. Sonata in G minor (1843).    Béatrice Rauchs, pf. 
BIS CD-885 [16:52]

Grandval, M.F.C. Andante et intermezzo (1889).    Alexandre Pascal, vn; Héloise Luzzati, vc; Célia Oneto Bensaid, pf. 
Palazzetto Bru Zane BZ 2006 [06:45]

Farrenc, L. Symphony no 3 in G minor, op 36 (1847).    Solistes Européens/Christoph König. 
Naxos 8.573706 [34:18]

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Brian Cornish
 Holm&egrave;s, A. Androm&egrave;de (1899). &nbsp;&nbsp; Toulouse Capitole NO/Leo Hussain. Palazzetto Bru Zane BZ 2006 [15:25] Chaminade, C. Piano trio no 2 in A minor, op 34 (1887). &nbsp;&nbsp; Trio Chausson. Mirare MIR 163 [23:40] Viardot, Pauline. Excerpts from Six m&eacute;lodies et une havanaise (1880). &nbsp;&nbsp; Cristina Bay&oacute;n, sop; Jes&uacute;s Pineda, gui. Brilliant Classics 96729 [12:05] Mendelssohn, Fanny. Sonata in G minor (1843). &nbsp;&nbsp; B&eacute;atrice Rauchs, pf. BIS CD-885 [16:52] Grandval, M.F.C. Andante et intermezzo (1889). &nbsp;&nbsp; Alexandre Pascal, vn; H&eacute;loise Luzzati, vc; C&eacute;lia Oneto Bensaid, pf. Palazzetto Bru Zane BZ 2006 [06:45] Farrenc, L. Symphony no 3 in G minor, op 36 (1847). &nbsp;&nbsp; Solistes Europ&eacute;ens/Christoph K&ouml;nig. Naxos 8.573706 [34:18]

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC - 26 January 2026

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC
Prepared and presented by Dan Bickel



Liszt, F. Symphonic poem no 11: Battle of the Huns (1857).    London PO/Bernard Haitink. 
Philips 438 754-2 [14:53]

Berlioz, H. Summer nights, op 7 (1840-41; orch. 1843/46.).    Janet Baker, mezz; New Philharmonia O/John Barbirolli. 
EMI 5 62788 2 [31:27]

Beethoven, L. Ballet: The creatures of Prometheus, op 43 (1800-01).    Melbourne SO/Michael Halász. 
Naxos 8.553404 [01:07:12]

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC Prepared and presented by Dan Bickel
 Liszt, F. Symphonic poem no 11: Battle of the Huns (1857). &nbsp;&nbsp; London PO/Bernard Haitink. Philips 438 754-2 [14:53] Berlioz, H. Summer nights, op 7 (1840-41; orch. 1843/46.). &nbsp;&nbsp; Janet Baker, mezz; New Philharmonia O/John Barbirolli. EMI 5 62788 2 [31:27] Beethoven, L. Ballet: The creatures of Prometheus, op 43 (1800-01). &nbsp;&nbsp; Melbourne SO/Michael Hal&aacute;sz. Naxos 8.553404 [01:07:12]

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC  - 19 January 2026

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC
Prepared by Frank Morrison
With Steve Cookson



Spohr, L. String quartet in D minor, op 74 no 3 (1826).    Sonare Quartet. 
LP MD+G G1144 [28:31]

Schubert, F. Sonata no 19 in C minor, D958 (1828).    Alfred Brendel, pf. 
Vanguard OVC 4026 [28:42]

Wolf, H. Four Michelangelo songs (1897).    Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bar; Munich RO/Stefan Soltész. 
Orfeo MP1902 [11:28]

Taneyev, S. Symphony no 4 in C minor, op 12 (1898).    Philharmonia O/Neeme Järvi. 
Chandos CHAN 8953 [42:13]

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC Prepared by Frank Morrison With Steve Cookson
 Spohr, L. String quartet in D minor, op 74 no 3 (1826). &nbsp;&nbsp; Sonare Quartet. LP MD+G G1144 [28:31] Schubert, F. Sonata no 19 in C minor, D958 (1828). &nbsp;&nbsp; Alfred Brendel, pf. Vanguard OVC 4026 [28:42] Wolf, H. Four Michelangelo songs (1897). &nbsp;&nbsp; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bar; Munich RO/Stefan Solt&eacute;sz. Orfeo MP1902 [11:28] Taneyev, S. Symphony no 4 in C minor, op 12 (1898). &nbsp;&nbsp; Philharmonia O/Neeme J&auml;rvi. Chandos CHAN 8953 [42:13]

EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC - 12 January 2026

14:00 EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC
Prepared by Chris Blower
With Charles Barton

Gade, N. String quartet in F minor (1851).    Kontra Quartet. 
BIS CD-516 [18:40]

Verdi, G. È strano! È strano!; Sempre libera, from La traviata (1853).    Anna Netrebko, sop; Mahler CO/Claudio Abbado. 
DG 474 8002 [08:34]

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

MacDowell, E. Woodland sketches, op 51 (1896).    James Barbagallo, pf. 
Marco Polo 8.223631 [18:31]

Berlioz, H. Harold in Italy, op 16 (1834).    Gérard Caussé, va; O Révolutionnaire et Romantique/John Eliot Gardiner. 
Philips 446 676-2 [41:16]

 

14:00 EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC Prepared by Chris Blower With Charles Barton
Gade, N. String quartet in F minor (1851). &nbsp;&nbsp; Kontra Quartet. BIS CD-516 [18:40] Verdi, G. &Egrave; strano! &Egrave; strano!; Sempre libera, from La traviata (1853). &nbsp;&nbsp; Anna Netrebko, sop; Mahler CO/Claudio Abbado. DG 474 8002 [08:34] Rietz, J. Clarinet concerto in G minor, op 29. &nbsp;&nbsp; Thea King, cl; English CO/Andrew Litton. Hyperion CDD 22017 [21:55] MacDowell, E. Woodland sketches, op 51 (1896). &nbsp;&nbsp; James Barbagallo, pf. Marco Polo 8.223631 [18:31] Berlioz, H. Harold in Italy, op 16 (1834). &nbsp;&nbsp; G&eacute;rard Causs&eacute;, va; O R&eacute;volutionnaire et Romantique/John Eliot Gardiner. Philips 446 676-2 [41:16]
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EXPLORING THE ROMANTIC  - 5 January 2026

Exploring the Romantic

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE
Deborah Cheetham Fraillon
Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds



Cheetham Fraillon, D. Long night chorale, Parrwang lifts the sky.    Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, Jess Hitchcock, voices; Short Black Opera O/Aaron Wyatt. 
Private recording [03:37]

Cheetham Fraillon, D. Bungaree mvt 1 (2020).    Flinders Quartet. 
ABC ABCL0055 [05:27]

Cheetham Fraillon, D. Earth.    Melbourne SO/Jaime Martin. 
MSO MSO0003 [09:11]

Cheetham Fraillon, D. Benedictus; Lux aeterna; Kyrie, from Eumeralla, A war requiem for peace.    Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, Jess Hitchcock, Jud Arthur, voices; Dhungala Children's Choir; Sydney Conservatorium High School students; Sydney Philharmonia Choir; Sydney SO/Benjamin Northey. 
ABC ABCL0120 [14:02]

Cheetham Fraillon - Hitchcock. Birrama Mana, from the Dhungala choral connection song book.    Dhungala Children's Choir; Toni Lalich, pf; Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, cond. 
Private recording [02:37]

 

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE Deborah Cheetham Fraillon Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds
 Cheetham Fraillon, D. Long night chorale, Parrwang lifts the sky. &nbsp;&nbsp; Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, Jess Hitchcock, voices; Short Black Opera O/Aaron Wyatt. Private recording [03:37] Cheetham Fraillon, D. Bungaree mvt 1 (2020). &nbsp;&nbsp; Flinders Quartet. ABC ABCL0055 [05:27] Cheetham Fraillon, D. Earth. &nbsp;&nbsp; Melbourne SO/Jaime Martin. MSO MSO0003 [09:11] Cheetham Fraillon, D. Benedictus; Lux aeterna; Kyrie, from Eumeralla, A war requiem for peace. &nbsp;&nbsp; Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, Jess Hitchcock, Jud Arthur, voices; Dhungala Children's Choir; Sydney Conservatorium High School students; Sydney Philharmonia Choir; Sydney SO/Benjamin Northey. ABC ABCL0120 [14:02] Cheetham Fraillon - Hitchcock. Birrama Mana, from the Dhungala choral connection song book. &nbsp;&nbsp; Dhungala Children's Choir; Toni Lalich, pf; Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, cond. Private recording [02:37]
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100% AUSTRALIAN MADE  - 2 February 2026 Deborah Cheetham Fraillon

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE
Ronan Apcar
Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds



Apcar, R. In between sets.    Ronan Apcar, pf. 
Private recording [03:00]

Holland, D. Concertino for piano and strings, mvt 1.    Ronan Apcar, pf; Ensemble Apex/Sam Weller. 
Private recording [07:30]

Apcar, R. Cogs.    Emma Clair, fl, picc; Ronan Apcar, pf. 
Private recording [03:30]

Apcar, R. Psalm for Rothko Chapel, after Psalm 13.    Lily Ward, voice; Ronan Apcar, pf. 
Private recording [04:00]

Apcar, R. Three stages of accepting an ugly self-portrait    Sergey Tanin, pf. 
Private recording [09:00]

Apcar, R. Passing electrical storms.    Maria Zhdanovich, fl; Jack Overall, vc; Ronan Apcar, pf. 
Private recording [05:00]

Apcar, R. Roundabouts and turntables.    Ronan Apcar, synthesisers. 
Private recording [06:00]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE Ronan Apcar Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds
 Apcar, R. In between sets. &nbsp;&nbsp; Ronan Apcar, pf. Private recording [03:00] Holland, D. Concertino for piano and strings, mvt 1. &nbsp;&nbsp; Ronan Apcar, pf; Ensemble Apex/Sam Weller. Private recording [07:30] Apcar, R. Cogs. &nbsp;&nbsp; Emma Clair, fl, picc; Ronan Apcar, pf. Private recording [03:30] Apcar, R. Psalm for Rothko Chapel, after Psalm 13. &nbsp;&nbsp; Lily Ward, voice; Ronan Apcar, pf. Private recording [04:00] Apcar, R. Three stages of accepting an ugly self-portrait &nbsp;&nbsp; Sergey Tanin, pf. Private recording [09:00] Apcar, R. Passing electrical storms. &nbsp;&nbsp; Maria Zhdanovich, fl; Jack Overall, vc; Ronan Apcar, pf. Private recording [05:00] Apcar, R. Roundabouts and turntables. &nbsp;&nbsp; Ronan Apcar, synthesisers. Private recording [06:00]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE - 05 January 2026 - Studio guest: Ronan Apcar

 100% AUSTRALIAN MADE
Andrew Schultz
Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds



Schultz, A. Bassoon concerto, mvt 2.    Jane Kirchner-Lindner, bn; West Australian SO/Asher Fisch. 
Private recording [04:47]

Schultz, A. Symphony no 4.    West Australian SO/Otto Tausk. 
Private recording [36:51]

Schultz, A. Interludes, op 100 no 2.    Antony Gray, pf. 
Wirripang Wirr 078 [02:34]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE Andrew Schultz Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds
 Schultz, A. Bassoon concerto, mvt 2. &nbsp;&nbsp; Jane Kirchner-Lindner, bn; West Australian SO/Asher Fisch. Private recording [04:47] Schultz, A. Symphony no 4. &nbsp;&nbsp; West Australian SO/Otto Tausk. Private recording [36:51] Schultz, A. Interludes, op 100 no 2. &nbsp;&nbsp; Antony Gray, pf. Wirripang Wirr 078 [02:34]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE - 01 December 2025 - Andrew Schultz

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE
Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds



Mellos, A. Prelude IV, I can't breathe, part one; Prelude V, I can't breathe, part two.    Stephanie McCallum, pf. 
ABC ABCL0036 [07:20]

Mellos, A. The six o'clock swill; Short ride on a sewing machine, from Immigrant suite.    Stephanie McCallum, pf; Erin Helyard, pf. 
ABC ABCL0036 [05:43]

Mellos, A. Sonatina.    Laura Chislett, fl; Stephanie McCallum, pf. 
ABC ABCL0036 [03:23]

Mellos, A. String quartet no 1.    Flinders Quartet. 
ABC ABCL0036 [13:31]

Mellos, A. Prelude X, Go to sleep my beloved, whilst I sing you a lullaby, Djokos lullaby.    Stephanie McCallum, pf. 
ABC ABCL0036 [03:41]

Mellos, A. Prelude XII, Then peace to close the weary storm-wrecked years.    Stephanie McCallum, pf. 
ABC ABCL0036 [02:30]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds
 Mellos, A. Prelude IV, I can't breathe, part one; Prelude V, I can't breathe, part two. &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephanie McCallum, pf. ABC ABCL0036 [07:20] Mellos, A. The six o'clock swill; Short ride on a sewing machine, from Immigrant suite. &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephanie McCallum, pf; Erin Helyard, pf. ABC ABCL0036 [05:43] Mellos, A. Sonatina. &nbsp;&nbsp; Laura Chislett, fl; Stephanie McCallum, pf. ABC ABCL0036 [03:23] Mellos, A. String quartet no 1. &nbsp;&nbsp; Flinders Quartet. ABC ABCL0036 [13:31] Mellos, A. Prelude X, Go to sleep my beloved, whilst I sing you a lullaby, Djokos lullaby. &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephanie McCallum, pf. ABC ABCL0036 [03:41] Mellos, A. Prelude XII, Then peace to close the weary storm-wrecked years. &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephanie McCallum, pf. ABC ABCL0036 [02:30]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE - 03 November 2025

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE
Stephanie McCallum
Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds



Agnew, R. Rhapsody (1928).    Stephanie McCallum, pf. 
Toccata TOCC 0496 [05:41]

Grainger, P. The Sussex mummers’ Christmas carol (1905-11).    Stephanie McCallum, pf. 
ABC 476 4689 [02:17]

Mellos, A. Prelude IX: Caution! Endangered shorebirds are nesting.    Stephanie McCallum, pf. 
ABC ABC CL [02:08]

Mellos, A. Prelude X: Go to sleep my beloved.    Stephanie McCallum, pf. 
ABC ABC Digitial [03:38]

Agnew, R. Toccata (1933).    Stephanie McCallum, pf. 
Toccata TOCC 0496 [03:24]

Kats-Chernin, E. The Schubert blues (1996).    Stephanie McCallum, pf. 
ABC 456 668-2 [08:50]

Grainger, P. Mo nighean dubh (1900).    Stephanie McCallum, pf. 
ABC 456 668-2 [01:54]

Butterley, N. Uttering joyous leaves (1981).    Stephanie McCallum, pf. 
Tall Poppies TP142 [04:50]

Kats-Chernin, E. Excerpts from Displaced dances (2000).    Stephanie McCallum, pf; Adelaide SO/David Stanhope. 
ABC 481 6430 [06:37]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE Stephanie McCallum Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds
 Agnew, R. Rhapsody (1928). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephanie McCallum, pf. Toccata TOCC 0496 [05:41] Grainger, P. The Sussex mummers&rsquo; Christmas carol (1905-11). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephanie McCallum, pf. ABC 476 4689 [02:17] Mellos, A. Prelude IX: Caution! Endangered shorebirds are nesting. &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephanie McCallum, pf. ABC ABC CL [02:08] Mellos, A. Prelude X: Go to sleep my beloved. &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephanie McCallum, pf. ABC ABC Digitial [03:38] Agnew, R. Toccata (1933). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephanie McCallum, pf. Toccata TOCC 0496 [03:24] Kats-Chernin, E. The Schubert blues (1996). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephanie McCallum, pf. ABC 456 668-2 [08:50] Grainger, P. Mo nighean dubh (1900). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephanie McCallum, pf. ABC 456 668-2 [01:54] Butterley, N. Uttering joyous leaves (1981). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephanie McCallum, pf. Tall Poppies TP142 [04:50] Kats-Chernin, E. Excerpts from Displaced dances (2000). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephanie McCallum, pf; Adelaide SO/David Stanhope. ABC 481 6430 [06:37]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE - 06 October 2025 - Stephanie McCallum

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE
Mark Isaacs
Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds



Isaacs, M. Excerpt from Sonatine (2009).    Melissa Doecke, fl; Mark Isaacs, pf. 
Move MD002 [01:00]

Isaacs, M. Symphony no 2 (2017).    Czech NSO/Mark Isaacs. 
Gracemusic [24:01]

Isaacs, M. Elegy (1987).    Trish Dean, vc; Mark Isaacs, pf. 
Fine Music 10934 [05:29]

Isaacs, M. Have one more, from Preludes, bk 1 (1986).    Simon Tedeschi, pf. 
ABC 481 0960 [04:49]

Isaacs, M. Sonatine (2009).    Melissa Doecke, fl; Mark Isaacs, pf. 
Move MD002 [11:46]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE Mark Isaacs Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds
 Isaacs, M. Excerpt from Sonatine (2009). &nbsp;&nbsp; Melissa Doecke, fl; Mark Isaacs, pf. Move MD002 [01:00] Isaacs, M. Symphony no 2 (2017). &nbsp;&nbsp; Czech NSO/Mark Isaacs. Gracemusic [24:01] Isaacs, M. Elegy (1987). &nbsp;&nbsp; Trish Dean, vc; Mark Isaacs, pf. Fine Music 10934 [05:29] Isaacs, M. Have one more, from Preludes, bk 1 (1986). &nbsp;&nbsp; Simon Tedeschi, pf. ABC 481 0960 [04:49] Isaacs, M. Sonatine (2009). &nbsp;&nbsp; Melissa Doecke, fl; Mark Isaacs, pf. Move MD002 [11:46]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE - Mark Isaacs

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE
Sarah Penicka-Smith
Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds



Penicka, M. Cavatina.    Martin Penicka, vc; Benjamin Kopp, pf. 
Hush Collection Hush 2 [02:00]

Boyd, A. Cycle of love, mvt 5.    Hartley Newnham, ct; Geoffrey Collins, alto fl; Susan Blake, vc; Nicholas Routley, pf. 
MBS 21 [03:00]

Franklin, J. Dream of the Rock.    Jim Franklin, shakahachi, live elec. 
Private recording [06:30]

Peterson, J. Let me rest/Lux aeterna, from Dreams and visions.    Julie Wee, sop; Paul Smith, bar; Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir; Myee Clohessy, vn; Alastair Duff-Forbes, vn; James Eccles, va; Anna Martin-Scrase, vc; Gareth Chan, pf; Sarah Penicka-Smith, cond. 
Private recording [05:30]

Patson - Worrad. Rain is falling (arr. Sarah Penicka-Smith).    River City Voices; Jerrah Patson, voice, hand drum, shaker; Sam Worrad, gui; Ethan Gonzalez, gui; Sarah Penicka-Smith, cond. 
Private recording [03:00]

Penicka, M. Up in the fluffy clouds, from Gemini suite.    Sydney Sinfonia/Richard Gill. 
SSO Education Kit 2002 [04:00]

Smede, N. Padla.    Sydney Intervarsity Choral Festival Choir/Sarah Penicka Smith. 
Private recording [03:00]

Sheppard, E. Mary Moorditj Ngangk.    Sydney Intervarsity Choral Festival Choir/Sarah Penicka Smith. 
Private recording [03:00]

Klein - Arkinstall - Penicka-Smith. Childhood 1: In the sand.    Yasmin Arkinstall, voice; Eve Klein, backing mix. 
Private recording [03:30]

Macens - Anderson. Novakare.    Annie Macens, voice; Sydney Intervarsity Choral Festival Choir; Emma Oh, pf; Sarah Penicka Smith, cond. 
Private recording [07:00]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE Sarah Penicka-Smith Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds
 Penicka, M. Cavatina. &nbsp;&nbsp; Martin Penicka, vc; Benjamin Kopp, pf. Hush Collection Hush 2 [02:00] Boyd, A. Cycle of love, mvt 5. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hartley Newnham, ct; Geoffrey Collins, alto fl; Susan Blake, vc; Nicholas Routley, pf. MBS 21 [03:00] Franklin, J. Dream of the Rock. &nbsp;&nbsp; Jim Franklin, shakahachi, live elec. Private recording [06:30] Peterson, J. Let me rest/Lux aeterna, from Dreams and visions. &nbsp;&nbsp; Julie Wee, sop; Paul Smith, bar; Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir; Myee Clohessy, vn; Alastair Duff-Forbes, vn; James Eccles, va; Anna Martin-Scrase, vc; Gareth Chan, pf; Sarah Penicka-Smith, cond. Private recording [05:30] Patson - Worrad. Rain is falling (arr. Sarah Penicka-Smith). &nbsp;&nbsp; River City Voices; Jerrah Patson, voice, hand drum, shaker; Sam Worrad, gui; Ethan Gonzalez, gui; Sarah Penicka-Smith, cond. Private recording [03:00] Penicka, M. Up in the fluffy clouds, from Gemini suite. &nbsp;&nbsp; Sydney Sinfonia/Richard Gill. SSO Education Kit 2002 [04:00] Smede, N. Padla. &nbsp;&nbsp; Sydney Intervarsity Choral Festival Choir/Sarah Penicka Smith. Private recording [03:00] Sheppard, E. Mary Moorditj Ngangk. &nbsp;&nbsp; Sydney Intervarsity Choral Festival Choir/Sarah Penicka Smith. Private recording [03:00] Klein - Arkinstall - Penicka-Smith. Childhood 1: In the sand. &nbsp;&nbsp; Yasmin Arkinstall, voice; Eve Klein, backing mix. Private recording [03:30] Macens - Anderson. Novakare. &nbsp;&nbsp; Annie Macens, voice; Sydney Intervarsity Choral Festival Choir; Emma Oh, pf; Sarah Penicka Smith, cond. Private recording [07:00]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE - 04 August 2025 - Sarah Penicka-Smith

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE
William Barton
Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds



Barton, W. Didjeridoo solo no 1.    William Barton, did. 
ABC 476 4834 [05:00]

Barton - Hindson. Spirit of Kalkadungu.    William Barton, did; Sydney SO/Richard Gill. 
ABC 476 4834 [06:54]

Barton - Hamilton. Kalkadungu Yurdu.    Australian Voices/Gordon Hamilton. 
Warner Classics 2564 65486 [03:04]

Barton, W. Square circles beneath the red desert sand.    William Barton, did; Australian String Quartet. 
Private reording [10:00]

Sculthorpe, P. Dance song; Lament, from Songs of sea and sky.    William Barton, did; Queensland SO/Michael Christie. 
ABC 4811909 [06:10]

Barton - Garcia. Eternal sunrise, from Desert stars dancing.    William Barton, did; Anthony Garcia, gui. 
Vitamin MMLL-003 [05:42]

Barton - Morrison. Welcome to country.    James Morrison, tpt; William Barton, did. 
Private reording [01:45]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE William Barton Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds
 Barton, W. Didjeridoo solo no 1. &nbsp;&nbsp; William Barton, did. ABC 476 4834 [05:00] Barton - Hindson. Spirit of Kalkadungu. &nbsp;&nbsp; William Barton, did; Sydney SO/Richard Gill. ABC 476 4834 [06:54] Barton - Hamilton. Kalkadungu Yurdu. &nbsp;&nbsp; Australian Voices/Gordon Hamilton. Warner Classics 2564 65486 [03:04] Barton, W. Square circles beneath the red desert sand. &nbsp;&nbsp; William Barton, did; Australian String Quartet. Private reording [10:00] Sculthorpe, P. Dance song; Lament, from Songs of sea and sky. &nbsp;&nbsp; William Barton, did; Queensland SO/Michael Christie. ABC 4811909 [06:10] Barton - Garcia. Eternal sunrise, from Desert stars dancing. &nbsp;&nbsp; William Barton, did; Anthony Garcia, gui. Vitamin MMLL-003 [05:42] Barton - Morrison. Welcome to country. &nbsp;&nbsp; James Morrison, tpt; William Barton, did. Private reording [01:45]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE 07 July 2025 - William Barton

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE
Paul Halley
Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds

Halley, P. Winter, mvt 1.    Benda String Quartet. 
Navona NV6646 [07:19]

Halley, P. Song of love.    Benda String Quartet. 
Navona NV6602 [08:04]

Halley, P. Grosse scherzo.    Benda String Quartet. 
Navona NV6602 [10:55]

Halley, P. The fury.    Benda String Quartet. 
Navona NV6602 [08:50]

Halley, P. Spring.    Benda String Quartet. 
Navona NV6602 [09:30]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE Paul Halley Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds
Halley, P. Winter, mvt 1. &nbsp;&nbsp; Benda String Quartet. Navona NV6646 [07:19] Halley, P. Song of love. &nbsp;&nbsp; Benda String Quartet. Navona NV6602 [08:04] Halley, P. Grosse scherzo. &nbsp;&nbsp; Benda String Quartet. Navona NV6602 [10:55] Halley, P. The fury. &nbsp;&nbsp; Benda String Quartet. Navona NV6602 [08:50] Halley, P. Spring. &nbsp;&nbsp; Benda String Quartet. Navona NV6602 [09:30]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE - 02 June 2025 - Paul Halley

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE
Miriam Hyde
Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds

Hyde, M. Valley of Rocks.    Miriam Hyde, pf. 
Wirripang Wirr 085 [05:01]

Hyde, M. Piano concerto no 1 in E flat minor, mvt 1.    Miriam Hyde, pf; West Australian SO/Geoffrey Simon. 
ABC 465 735-2 [11:16]

Hyde, M. Piano concerto no 2, mvt 2.    Miriam Hyde, pf; West Australian SO/Geoffrey Simon. 
ABC 476 160-7 [06:29]

Hyde, M. Trio in G.    Christine Draeger, fl; Ann Brisk, cl; James Muir, pf. 
Walsingham WAL8036-2 [11:13]

Hyde, M. Fantasy trio in B minor for piano trio.    Trio Anima Mundi. 
Divine Art dda25102 [09:00]

Hyde, M. Overture: Happy occasion (1957).    West Australian SO/Richard Mills. 
ABC 442 374-2 [04:25]

Hyde, M. Evening in Cordoba.    Miriam Hyde, pf. 
Wirripang Wirr 085 [05:00]

100% AUSTRALIAN MADE Miriam Hyde Prepared and presented by Julie Simonds
Hyde, M. Valley of Rocks. &nbsp;&nbsp; Miriam Hyde, pf. Wirripang Wirr 085 [05:01] Hyde, M. Piano concerto no 1 in E flat minor, mvt 1. &nbsp;&nbsp; Miriam Hyde, pf; West Australian SO/Geoffrey Simon. ABC 465 735-2 [11:16] Hyde, M. Piano concerto no 2, mvt 2. &nbsp;&nbsp; Miriam Hyde, pf; West Australian SO/Geoffrey Simon. ABC 476 160-7 [06:29] Hyde, M. Trio in G. &nbsp;&nbsp; Christine Draeger, fl; Ann Brisk, cl; James Muir, pf. Walsingham WAL8036-2 [11:13] Hyde, M. Fantasy trio in B minor for piano trio. &nbsp;&nbsp; Trio Anima Mundi. Divine Art dda25102 [09:00] Hyde, M. Overture: Happy occasion (1957). &nbsp;&nbsp; West Australian SO/Richard Mills. ABC 442 374-2 [04:25] Hyde, M. Evening in Cordoba. &nbsp;&nbsp; Miriam Hyde, pf. Wirripang Wirr 085 [05:00]

100% Australian Made - Miriam Hyde

On the first Monday of each month at 1pm, Julie Simonds shares the studio with an Australian composer or performer as they explore the background to a selection of their works and recordings.

On the first Monday of each month at 1pm, Julie Simonds shares the studio with an Australian composer or performer as they explore the background to a selection of their works and recordings.

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