Fine Music Breakfast

Get your day off to a good start with Fine Music Breakfast. Monday to Friday. Wake up to fine classical music from 6:00am, and breakfast until 9:00am.

Get your day off to a good start with Fine Music Breakfast. Monday to Friday. Wake up to fine classical music from 6:00am, and breakfast until 9:00am.

Fine Music Breakfast  - 3 March 2026

 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST
With James Hunter



Glinka, M. Valse-fantasie (1839-56).    Suisse Romande O; Ernest Ansermet, conductor. 
Decca 480 0038 [08:23]

Chopin, F. Piano concerto no 1 in E minor, op 15 (1830). Final mvmt.    Roger Woodward, piano; Sydney SO; Werner Andreas Albert, conductor 
ABC 481 1322 [10:07]

Rossini, G. String sonata no 5 in E flat (1804).    Elizabeth Wallfisch, Marshall Marcus, violins; Richard Tunnicliffe, cello; Chi-chi Nwanoku, double bass. 
Hyperion CDA66595 [14:08]

Paisiello, G. Harp concerto in A. 1st mvmt.    Jasna Corrado Merlak, harp; European Union CO; Dmitri Demetriades, conductor. 
Helios CDH55035 [07:26]

Handel, G. Endless pleasure, endless love, from Semele, HWV58 (1744).    Danielle de Niese, soprano; Les Arts Florissants; William Christie, conductor. 
Decca 475 8746 [03:32]

Hummel, J. Piano trio no 1 in E flat, op 12 (1803). 1st mvmt.    Australian Trio. 
Walsingham WAL8040-2 [09:57]

Telemann, G. Violin sonatina in E    Members of Sydney Consort. 
Sydney Consort SC003 [06:28]

Lefébure-Wély, L-J-A. Sortie in B flat.    André Isoir, organ. 
Calliope CAL 5922 [03:47]

Monteverdi, C. Chiome d’oro, from The seventh book of madrigals (pub. 1619).    Sara Macliver, soprano; Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo-soprano; Orchestra of the Antipodes; Antony Walker, conductor. 
ABC 476 7737 [03:08]

Sousa, J.P. The Irish Dragoon overture.    Slovak RSO; Keith Brion, conductor. 
Naxos 8.578001-02 [04:24]

Anon. Sonata in G.    David Munrow, recorder; Oliver Brookes, bass viol; Robert Spencer, theorbo. 
Decca 440 079-2 [03:01]

Weber, C.M. Andante and Hungarian rondo, op 35 (1809). Allegretto    Laurent Verney, viola; Claire Marie le Guay, piano. 
Pierre Verany PV793121 [05:36]

Handel, G. Mi lusinga il dolce affetto, from Alcina, HWV34 (1735).    Graham Pushee, countertenor; Australian Brandenburg O; Paul Dyer, director. 
ABC 446 272-2 [05:58]

Bertali, A. Ciaconna in C for solo violin.    Le Concert Brisé; William Dongois, director. 
Accent ACC 24260 [10:17]

Hummel, J. Rondo alla polacca in A    James Ehnes, violin; London Mozart Players; Howard Shelley, conductor. 
Chandos CHAN 10255 [08:34]

Gounod, C. O légère hirondelle, from Mireille (1864).    Joan Sutherland, soprano; Suisse Romande O; Richard Bonynge, conductor. 
Decca 475 6302 [02:56]

Mendelssohn, F. Cello sonata no 2 in D, op 58 (1843). Allegro    Luca Fiorentini, cello; Stefania Redaelli, piano. 
Brilliant Classics 94368 [08:09]

Hill, A. Waiata poi (Tiny ball on end of string) (1896-1902).    Peter Dawson, bass baritone. 
ASV CD AJA 5114 [02:58]

Locatelli, P. Violin concerto in G, op 4 no 9 (pub. 1735).    Raglan Baroque Players; Elizabeth Wallfisch, violin and director. 
Hyperion CDA67041/2 [07:57]

Pergolesi, G. From Stabat Mater (1736).XI: Inflamatus et accensus    Sara Macliver, soprano; Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo-soprano; Orchestra of the Antipodes; Antony Walker, conductor. 
ABC 476 7737 [02:09]

Beethoven, L. Music for a knightly ballet, WoO1 (1790-91).    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia; Béla Drahos, conductor. 
Naxos 8.553431 [13:15]



 

FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST With James Hunter
 Glinka, M. Valse-fantasie (1839-56). &nbsp;&nbsp; Suisse Romande O; Ernest Ansermet, conductor. Decca 480 0038 [08:23] Chopin, F. Piano concerto no 1 in E minor, op 15 (1830). Final mvmt. &nbsp;&nbsp; Roger Woodward, piano; Sydney SO; Werner Andreas Albert, conductor ABC 481 1322 [10:07] Rossini, G. String sonata no 5 in E flat (1804). &nbsp;&nbsp; Elizabeth Wallfisch, Marshall Marcus, violins; Richard Tunnicliffe, cello; Chi-chi Nwanoku, double bass. Hyperion CDA66595 [14:08] Paisiello, G. Harp concerto in A. 1st mvmt. &nbsp;&nbsp; Jasna Corrado Merlak, harp; European Union CO; Dmitri Demetriades, conductor. Helios CDH55035 [07:26] Handel, G. Endless pleasure, endless love, from Semele, HWV58 (1744). &nbsp;&nbsp; Danielle de Niese, soprano; Les Arts Florissants; William Christie, conductor. Decca 475 8746 [03:32] Hummel, J. Piano trio no 1 in E flat, op 12 (1803). 1st mvmt. &nbsp;&nbsp; Australian Trio. Walsingham WAL8040-2 [09:57] Telemann, G. Violin sonatina in E &nbsp;&nbsp; Members of Sydney Consort. Sydney Consort SC003 [06:28] Lef&eacute;bure-W&eacute;ly, L-J-A. Sortie in B flat. &nbsp;&nbsp; Andr&eacute; Isoir, organ. Calliope CAL 5922 [03:47] Monteverdi, C. Chiome d&rsquo;oro, from The seventh book of madrigals (pub. 1619). &nbsp;&nbsp; Sara Macliver, soprano; Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo-soprano; Orchestra of the Antipodes; Antony Walker, conductor. ABC 476 7737 [03:08] Sousa, J.P. The Irish Dragoon overture. &nbsp;&nbsp; Slovak RSO; Keith Brion, conductor. Naxos 8.578001-02 [04:24] Anon. Sonata in G. &nbsp;&nbsp; David Munrow, recorder; Oliver Brookes, bass viol; Robert Spencer, theorbo. Decca 440 079-2 [03:01] Weber, C.M. Andante and Hungarian rondo, op 35 (1809). Allegretto &nbsp;&nbsp; Laurent Verney, viola; Claire Marie le Guay, piano. Pierre Verany PV793121 [05:36] Handel, G. Mi lusinga il dolce affetto, from Alcina, HWV34 (1735). &nbsp;&nbsp; Graham Pushee, countertenor; Australian Brandenburg O; Paul Dyer, director. ABC 446 272-2 [05:58] Bertali, A. Ciaconna in C for solo violin. &nbsp;&nbsp; Le Concert Bris&eacute;; William Dongois, director. Accent ACC 24260 [10:17] Hummel, J. Rondo alla polacca in A &nbsp;&nbsp; James Ehnes, violin; London Mozart Players; Howard Shelley, conductor. Chandos CHAN 10255 [08:34] Gounod, C. O l&eacute;g&egrave;re hirondelle, from Mireille (1864). &nbsp;&nbsp; Joan Sutherland, soprano; Suisse Romande O; Richard Bonynge, conductor. Decca 475 6302 [02:56] Mendelssohn, F. Cello sonata no 2 in D, op 58 (1843). Allegro &nbsp;&nbsp; Luca Fiorentini, cello; Stefania Redaelli, piano. Brilliant Classics 94368 [08:09] Hill, A. Waiata poi (Tiny ball on end of string) (1896-1902). &nbsp;&nbsp; Peter Dawson, bass baritone. ASV CD AJA 5114 [02:58] Locatelli, P. Violin concerto in G, op 4 no 9 (pub. 1735). &nbsp;&nbsp; Raglan Baroque Players; Elizabeth Wallfisch, violin and director. Hyperion CDA67041/2 [07:57] Pergolesi, G. From Stabat Mater (1736).XI: Inflamatus et accensus &nbsp;&nbsp; Sara Macliver, soprano; Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo-soprano; Orchestra of the Antipodes; Antony Walker, conductor. ABC 476 7737 [02:09] Beethoven, L. Music for a knightly ballet, WoO1 (1790-91). &nbsp;&nbsp; Nicolaus Esterh&aacute;zy Sinfonia; B&eacute;la Drahos, conductor. Naxos 8.553431 [13:15] 
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Fine Music Breakfast  - 2 March 2026

Fine Music Breakfast 27 February 2026

Julie Simonds with studio guest Elena Kats-Chernin

 

Kats-Chernin, E True South Doco. Whisker Pole    Studio Orchestra 
Private [02:22]

Kats-Chernin, E True South Doco. Friendship    Studio Orchestra 
Private [02:18]

 

Fine Music Breakfast 27 February 2026
Julie Simonds with studio guest Elena Kats-Chernin
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Kats-Chernin, E True South Doco. Whisker Pole &nbsp;&nbsp; Studio Orchestra Private [02:22] Kats-Chernin, E True South Doco. Friendship &nbsp;&nbsp; Studio Orchestra Private [02:18]
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Julie Simonds with Elena Kats-Chernin

FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST
With Julie Simonds



Terracini, P Peace Suite    Prague Symphony Orchestra 
Private [11:00]

Mozart Masonic Cantata    Nick Byrne & Robert Kulek 
RT001 [06:58]

Allen, G Rhapzonata Op.51 (2003)    Murray McLachlan 
MSV 77502 [09:39]

Trad arr Beethoven Farewell, Bliss and Farewell Nancy (Mrs Grant 25 Irish Songs    Alexander Young, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau & Andreas Roehn 
Deutsche Grammophon 480 0386 [03:16]

Promo    
[02:00]

Beethoven Piano Trio in D major Op.70 1st mvt    Seraphim Trio 
ABC 481 8803 [07:23]

Copland, A Quiet City    Eastman Wind Ensemble 
CBS MK 44916 [10:52]

Poulenc, F Clarinet Sonata Romanza    Stanley Drucker & Kazuko Hayami 
CALA CACD0111 [05:06]

Carr-Boyd, A Federation Rag    John Martin 
JADE JADCD-1103 [03:50]

Koch, G Rumba Flamenca    Saffire 
ABC 476 701-2 [03:31]

News    
[06:00]

Evans/Musiker Shiksa Terkisher - Tants!    London Klezmer Quartet 
LKQ002 [04:03]

Ravel, M Five O'Clock Foxtrot    Philharmonia Orchestra 
CALA CACDS4027 [04:30]

Holland, D A Scattering of Leaves Mvts 1-4    Ronan Apcar 
Private [09:21]

Mozart, L Concerto for Trumpet in D    John Foster (baroque tpt) 
Tubicium TR761903 [12:58]

Promo    
[02:00]

Rodgers,R arr Eric Coates Symphonic Rhapsody on With a Song in my Heart    BBC Concert Orchestra 
ASV CD WHL 2112 [08:03]

Saint Saens, C arr Glennie Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso    Evelyn Glennie & National Philharmonic Orchestra 
BMG RD60242 [09:12]

Hummel, J Grand Concerto for Bassoon in F major 1st mvt    Kim Walker & London Mozart Players 
GALLO CD-499 [11:46]

News    
[06:00]

Gould, T Calm    Tony Gould 
ABC 080 8066 [01:28]

Rodney Bennett, R Five Impromptus    Graham Anthony Devine 
Naxos 8.557040 [08:15]

Kats-Chernin, E True South Doco. Whisker Pole    Studio Orchestra 
Private [02:22]

Interview Elena Kats-Chernin    NETIA 
[09:30]

Kats-Chernin, E True South Doco. Friendship    Studio Orchestra 
Private [02:18]

 

FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST With Julie Simonds
 Terracini, P Peace Suite &nbsp;&nbsp; Prague Symphony Orchestra Private [11:00] Mozart Masonic Cantata &nbsp;&nbsp; Nick Byrne &amp; Robert Kulek RT001 [06:58] Allen, G Rhapzonata Op.51 (2003) &nbsp;&nbsp; Murray McLachlan MSV 77502 [09:39] Trad arr Beethoven Farewell, Bliss and Farewell Nancy (Mrs Grant 25 Irish Songs &nbsp;&nbsp; Alexander Young, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau &amp; Andreas Roehn Deutsche Grammophon 480 0386 [03:16] Promo &nbsp;&nbsp; [02:00] Beethoven Piano Trio in D major Op.70 1st mvt &nbsp;&nbsp; Seraphim Trio ABC 481 8803 [07:23] Copland, A Quiet City &nbsp;&nbsp; Eastman Wind Ensemble CBS MK 44916 [10:52] Poulenc, F Clarinet Sonata Romanza &nbsp;&nbsp; Stanley Drucker &amp; Kazuko Hayami CALA CACD0111 [05:06] Carr-Boyd, A Federation Rag &nbsp;&nbsp; John Martin JADE JADCD-1103 [03:50] Koch, G Rumba Flamenca &nbsp;&nbsp; Saffire ABC 476 701-2 [03:31] News &nbsp;&nbsp; [06:00] Evans/Musiker Shiksa Terkisher - Tants! &nbsp;&nbsp; London Klezmer Quartet LKQ002 [04:03] Ravel, M Five O'Clock Foxtrot &nbsp;&nbsp; Philharmonia Orchestra CALA CACDS4027 [04:30] Holland, D A Scattering of Leaves Mvts 1-4 &nbsp;&nbsp; Ronan Apcar Private [09:21] Mozart, L Concerto for Trumpet in D &nbsp;&nbsp; John Foster (baroque tpt) Tubicium TR761903 [12:58] Promo &nbsp;&nbsp; [02:00] Rodgers,R arr Eric Coates Symphonic Rhapsody on With a Song in my Heart &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC Concert Orchestra ASV CD WHL 2112 [08:03] Saint Saens, C arr Glennie Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso &nbsp;&nbsp; Evelyn Glennie &amp; National Philharmonic Orchestra BMG RD60242 [09:12] Hummel, J Grand Concerto for Bassoon in F major 1st mvt &nbsp;&nbsp; Kim Walker &amp; London Mozart Players GALLO CD-499 [11:46] News &nbsp;&nbsp; [06:00] Gould, T Calm &nbsp;&nbsp; Tony Gould ABC 080 8066 [01:28] Rodney Bennett, R Five Impromptus &nbsp;&nbsp; Graham Anthony Devine Naxos 8.557040 [08:15] Kats-Chernin, E True South Doco. Whisker Pole &nbsp;&nbsp; Studio Orchestra Private [02:22] Interview Elena Kats-Chernin &nbsp;&nbsp; NETIA [09:30] Kats-Chernin, E True South Doco. Friendship &nbsp;&nbsp; Studio Orchestra Private [02:18]
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