Fine Music Breakfast 31 March 2026

Julie Simonds with studio guest Fabian Russell

 

Strauss, R Burleske in D minor mvts 1,2,3 & 7    Daniel Barenboim, piano; Berlin PO; Zubin Meta 
[14:31]

Adams, J Meister Eckhardt and Quackie from Harmonielehre - Part 3    The City of Birmingham Orchestra. Rattle (con) 
EMI 7243 55505125 [10:35]

Fine Music Breakfast 31 March 2026
Julie Simonds with studio guest Fabian Russell
&nbsp;
Strauss, R Burleske in D minor mvts 1,2,3 &amp; 7 &nbsp;&nbsp; Daniel Barenboim, piano; Berlin PO; Zubin Meta [14:31] Adams, J Meister Eckhardt and Quackie from Harmonielehre - Part 3 &nbsp;&nbsp; The City of Birmingham Orchestra. Rattle (con) EMI 7243 55505125 [10:35]

Studio guest

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Julie Simonds with Fabian Russell

 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST
With Stephen Wilson



Adam, A. Overture to Giralda (1850).    New Philharmonia O; Richard Bonynge, conductor. 
Decca 466 431-2 [07:47]

Stölzel, G. Concerto à 4 oboe, hunting horn,violin and basso continuo.    Claude Maury, corno da caccia (hunting horn); Ricercar Consort 
Ricercar RIC 049027 [06:57]

Busoni, F. Comedy overture, op 38 (1897 rev. 1904).    London SO; Charles Mackerras, conductor. 
Carlton Classics 15656 91372 [06:57]

Haydn, J. Divertimento in D, Hob.II:D18 (cc1760).    Péter Pongrácz, Bertalan Hock, oboes; András Medveczky, Deszö Mesterházy, horns; Tibor Fülemile, András Nagy, bassoons. 
Hungaroton CD HRC 155 [10:45]

Delibes, L. Marche et cortège de Bacchus, Act III.    Philharmonia O; Robert Irving, conductor 
EMI 1664462 [06:09]

Lord Berners. Spanish fantasy (1920).    Royal Liverpool PO; Barry Wordsworth, conductor. 
EMI CDC 7 47668 2 [08:14]

Chopin, F. Variations in E on a theme by Rossini (1824; pub.1955).    Geoffrey Collins, flute; Ian Munro, piano 
Fine Music concert recording [04:26]

BBC News    
[07:00]

Grieg, E. Solveig’s song, from Peer Gynt (1875).    Joan Sutherland, soprano; New Philharmonia O; Richard Bonynge, conductor. 
EMI DTS 571/72 [04:17]

Chadwick, G. Hobgoblin (1904).    Ukraine National RSO; Theodore Kuchar conductor. 
Naxos 8.557930-31 [05:54]

Telemann, G. Violin concerto in D (for R. Keiser’s Nebucadnezar), TWV 22:6.    Martin Jopp, violin; l’Orfeo Baroque O; Michi Gaigg, conductor. 
Sony 88697901822 [08:09]

Rachmaninov, S. Symphonic dances, op 45 (1940). 1st Mvt.    Sydney SO; Vladimir Ashkenazy, conductor. 
Exton EXCL-00018 [11:15]

Weber, C.M. Violin sonata in G, op 10 no 2 (1810).    Victor Pikaizen, violin, Alexe Nasedkin, piano. 
Melodiya C10-08153-4 [07:38]

Arban, J-B. Variations on Le carnaval de Venise (arr. Hunsberger).    Wynton Marsalis, cornet; Eastman Wind Ensemble; Donald Hunsberger, director. 
CBS MK 42137 [07:32]

BBC News    
[07:00]

Strauss, R. Morgen, op 27 no 4 (1894).    Taryn Fiebig, soprano; Scott Davie, piano. 
ABC 485 5615 [03:44]

Stenhammar, W. Intermezzo for string quartet.    Uppsala Chamber Soloists. 
LCM C-115 [04:15]

Falla, M. de Interlude and dance from La vida breve (1904).    Suisse Romande O; Ernest Ansermet, conductor. 
Decca 417 771-2 [07:11]

Respighi, O. Fantasia slava (1903).    Geoffrey Tozer, piano; BBC PO; Edward Downes, conductor. 
Chandos CHAN 9311 [10:19]

Viotti, G. Harp concerto in C minor, op 81.    Marielle Nordmann, harp; Franz Liszt CO; Jean-Pierre Rampal, conductor. 
Sony SK 58919 [09:05]

Mozart, W. Divertimento in B flat, K137 (1772).    Australian Haydn Ensemble; Skye McIntosh, violin & director 
Fine Music Concert Recording [08:09]

Chabrier, E. Espana, rhapsodie (1883).    New York Philharmonic; Leonard Bernstein, conductor 
Sony 88875192992 [06:05]



 

FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST With Stephen Wilson
 Adam, A. Overture to Giralda (1850). &nbsp;&nbsp; New Philharmonia O; Richard Bonynge, conductor. Decca 466 431-2 [07:47] St&ouml;lzel, G. Concerto &agrave; 4 oboe, hunting horn,violin and basso continuo. &nbsp;&nbsp; Claude Maury, corno da caccia (hunting horn); Ricercar Consort Ricercar RIC 049027 [06:57] Busoni, F. Comedy overture, op 38 (1897 rev. 1904). &nbsp;&nbsp; London SO; Charles Mackerras, conductor. Carlton Classics 15656 91372 [06:57] Haydn, J. Divertimento in D, Hob.II:D18 (cc1760). &nbsp;&nbsp; P&eacute;ter Pongr&aacute;cz, Bertalan Hock, oboes; Andr&aacute;s Medveczky, Desz&ouml; Mesterh&aacute;zy, horns; Tibor F&uuml;lemile, Andr&aacute;s Nagy, bassoons. Hungaroton CD HRC 155 [10:45] Delibes, L. Marche et cort&egrave;ge de Bacchus, Act III. &nbsp;&nbsp; Philharmonia O; Robert Irving, conductor EMI 1664462 [06:09] Lord Berners. Spanish fantasy (1920). &nbsp;&nbsp; Royal Liverpool PO; Barry Wordsworth, conductor. EMI CDC 7 47668 2 [08:14] Chopin, F. Variations in E on a theme by Rossini (1824; pub.1955). &nbsp;&nbsp; Geoffrey Collins, flute; Ian Munro, piano Fine Music concert recording [04:26] BBC News &nbsp;&nbsp; [07:00] Grieg, E. Solveig&rsquo;s song, from Peer Gynt (1875). &nbsp;&nbsp; Joan Sutherland, soprano; New Philharmonia O; Richard Bonynge, conductor. EMI DTS 571/72 [04:17] Chadwick, G. Hobgoblin (1904). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ukraine National RSO; Theodore Kuchar conductor. Naxos 8.557930-31 [05:54] Telemann, G. Violin concerto in D (for R. Keiser&rsquo;s Nebucadnezar), TWV 22:6. &nbsp;&nbsp; Martin Jopp, violin; l&rsquo;Orfeo Baroque O; Michi Gaigg, conductor. Sony 88697901822 [08:09] Rachmaninov, S. Symphonic dances, op 45 (1940). 1st Mvt. &nbsp;&nbsp; Sydney SO; Vladimir Ashkenazy, conductor. Exton EXCL-00018 [11:15] Weber, C.M. Violin sonata in G, op 10 no 2 (1810). &nbsp;&nbsp; Victor Pikaizen, violin, Alexe Nasedkin, piano. Melodiya C10-08153-4 [07:38] Arban, J-B. Variations on Le carnaval de Venise (arr. Hunsberger). &nbsp;&nbsp; Wynton Marsalis, cornet; Eastman Wind Ensemble; Donald Hunsberger, director. CBS MK 42137 [07:32] BBC News &nbsp;&nbsp; [07:00] Strauss, R. Morgen, op 27 no 4 (1894). &nbsp;&nbsp; Taryn Fiebig, soprano; Scott Davie, piano. ABC 485 5615 [03:44] Stenhammar, W. Intermezzo for string quartet. &nbsp;&nbsp; Uppsala Chamber Soloists. LCM C-115 [04:15] Falla, M. de Interlude and dance from La vida breve (1904). &nbsp;&nbsp; Suisse Romande O; Ernest Ansermet, conductor. Decca 417 771-2 [07:11] Respighi, O. Fantasia slava (1903). &nbsp;&nbsp; Geoffrey Tozer, piano; BBC PO; Edward Downes, conductor. Chandos CHAN 9311 [10:19] Viotti, G. Harp concerto in C minor, op 81. &nbsp;&nbsp; Marielle Nordmann, harp; Franz Liszt CO; Jean-Pierre Rampal, conductor. Sony SK 58919 [09:05] Mozart, W. Divertimento in B flat, K137 (1772). &nbsp;&nbsp; Australian Haydn Ensemble; Skye McIntosh, violin &amp; director Fine Music Concert Recording [08:09] Chabrier, E. Espana, rhapsodie (1883). &nbsp;&nbsp; New York Philharmonic; Leonard Bernstein, conductor Sony 88875192992 [06:05] 
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Fine Music Breakfast  - 1 April 2026

 FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST
With Julie Simonds



Schumann Carnaval Preamble - Eusebius I - V    Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli 
EMI 50999 2 06005 25 [11:00]

Scheidt Canzona    Empire Brass 
telarc cd-80257 [04:06]

Faure arr. Erquiaga Pavane    Steve Erquiaga 
Windham Hill 01934 111162 [04:20]

Arnold, M Willie and Maggie    London Symphony Orchestra 
Chandos CHAN 9100 [05:25]

Copland, A The Cat and the Mouse - Scherzo humoristique    Rachel Kudo 
ABC 482 9634 [04:13]

Promo    
[02:00]

Bellini, V Ah! Forever I have lost you    Teddy Tahu Rhodes & Sinfonia Australis 
ABC 476 227-2 [04:30]

Carmichael, John Puppet Show    Carlos Lama & Sofia Cabruja 
KNS A/008 [11:06]

Holborne Elizabethan Dance Suite    Royal Brass 
Telarc CD-80257 [06:05]

Bracanin, P Guitar Concerto 3rd mvt    Karin Schaupp & Queensland Symphony Orchestra 
ABC 446 476-2 [05:31]

News    
[06:00]

Nyman, M The Promise from The Piano    Munich Philharmonic Orchestra Nyman (con) 
Virgin CDVEX 919 [04:17]

Copland, A Rodeo - Four Dance Episodes: II Corral Nocturne    Adelaide Symphony Orchestra 
ABC 482 9634 [04:06]

Nat King Cole Straighten up and Fly right    The King's Singers 
Signum SIGCD192 [04:06]

Cassado, G Requiebros    Mischa & Lily Maisky 
Deutsche Grammophon 477 8100 [05:02]

Promo    
[02:00]

Koreny, B Cinema 1    The Clarinotts 
Deutsche Grammophon 481 1917 [10:25]

Wienlawski, Henryk  Polonaise brillante No.2 in A    Itzhak Perlman & Samuel Sanders 
EMI 4769572 [08:43]

Mozart Sull'aria from The Marriage of Figaro    Mirella Freni & Renata Scotto 
ABC 480 6412 [03:24]

Isaacs, M Sonata for Soprano Sax 2nd mvt    Mark Isaacs & Loretta Palmeiro 
Private [07:11]

News    
[06:00]

Ravel, M Sonatine 1st mvt    Philip Aaberg 
Windham Hill 01934 111162 [05:17]

Adams, J Meister Eckhardt and Quackie from Harmonielehre (excerpt)    The City of Birmingham Orchestra. Rattle (con) 
EMI 7243 55505125 [04:20]

Strauss, R Burleske in D minor mvts 1,2,3 & 7    Daniel Barenboim, piano; Berlin PO; Zubin Meta 
[14:31]

Interview with Fabian Russell    
[10:00]

Adams, J Meister Eckhardt and Quackie from Harmonielehre - Part 3    The City of Birmingham Orchestra. Rattle (con) 
EMI 7243 55505125 [10:35]

 

FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST With Julie Simonds
 Schumann Carnaval Preamble - Eusebius I - V &nbsp;&nbsp; Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli EMI 50999 2 06005 25 [11:00] Scheidt Canzona &nbsp;&nbsp; Empire Brass telarc cd-80257 [04:06] Faure arr. Erquiaga Pavane &nbsp;&nbsp; Steve Erquiaga Windham Hill 01934 111162 [04:20] Arnold, M Willie and Maggie &nbsp;&nbsp; London Symphony Orchestra Chandos CHAN 9100 [05:25] Copland, A The Cat and the Mouse - Scherzo humoristique &nbsp;&nbsp; Rachel Kudo ABC 482 9634 [04:13] Promo &nbsp;&nbsp; [02:00] Bellini, V Ah! Forever I have lost you &nbsp;&nbsp; Teddy Tahu Rhodes &amp; Sinfonia Australis ABC 476 227-2 [04:30] Carmichael, John Puppet Show &nbsp;&nbsp; Carlos Lama &amp; Sofia Cabruja KNS A/008 [11:06] Holborne Elizabethan Dance Suite &nbsp;&nbsp; Royal Brass Telarc CD-80257 [06:05] Bracanin, P Guitar Concerto 3rd mvt &nbsp;&nbsp; Karin Schaupp &amp; Queensland Symphony Orchestra ABC 446 476-2 [05:31] News &nbsp;&nbsp; [06:00] Nyman, M The Promise from The Piano &nbsp;&nbsp; Munich Philharmonic Orchestra Nyman (con) Virgin CDVEX 919 [04:17] Copland, A Rodeo - Four Dance Episodes: II Corral Nocturne &nbsp;&nbsp; Adelaide Symphony Orchestra ABC 482 9634 [04:06] Nat King Cole Straighten up and Fly right &nbsp;&nbsp; The King's Singers Signum SIGCD192 [04:06] Cassado, G Requiebros &nbsp;&nbsp; Mischa &amp; Lily Maisky Deutsche Grammophon 477 8100 [05:02] Promo &nbsp;&nbsp; [02:00] Koreny, B Cinema 1 &nbsp;&nbsp; The Clarinotts Deutsche Grammophon 481 1917 [10:25] Wienlawski, Henryk Polonaise brillante No.2 in A &nbsp;&nbsp; Itzhak Perlman &amp; Samuel Sanders EMI 4769572 [08:43] Mozart Sull'aria from The Marriage of Figaro &nbsp;&nbsp; Mirella Freni &amp; Renata Scotto ABC 480 6412 [03:24] Isaacs, M Sonata for Soprano Sax 2nd mvt &nbsp;&nbsp; Mark Isaacs &amp; Loretta Palmeiro Private [07:11] News &nbsp;&nbsp; [06:00] Ravel, M Sonatine 1st mvt &nbsp;&nbsp; Philip Aaberg Windham Hill 01934 111162 [05:17] Adams, J Meister Eckhardt and Quackie from Harmonielehre (excerpt) &nbsp;&nbsp; The City of Birmingham Orchestra. Rattle (con) EMI 7243 55505125 [04:20] Strauss, R Burleske in D minor mvts 1,2,3 &amp; 7 &nbsp;&nbsp; Daniel Barenboim, piano; Berlin PO; Zubin Meta [14:31] Interview with Fabian Russell &nbsp;&nbsp; [10:00] Adams, J Meister Eckhardt and Quackie from Harmonielehre - Part 3 &nbsp;&nbsp; The City of Birmingham Orchestra. Rattle (con) EMI 7243 55505125 [10:35]
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Fine Music Breakfast  - 31 March 2026

FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST
With James Hunter



Geminiani, F. Concerto grosso in D minor, op 5 no 12, La Follia (pub, 1726).    Australian Brandenburg O; Paul Dyer, director 
ABC 481 1929 [10:51]

Handel, G. Mio caro bene!, from Rodelinda, HWV19 (1725; arr. Hazell).    Inessa Galante, soprano; London Musici; Mark Stephenson, conductor. 
Campion RRCD 1345 [04:14]

Carr-Boyd, A. Balmoral Beach rag (2009).    Joshua Clarke, cornet; John Martin, piano. 
Wirripang Wirr 029 [06:35]

Albinoni, T. Adagio, from Oboe concerto in D minor, op 9 no 2 (1721).    Kirsten Barry, oboe; Australian Brandenburg O; Paul Dyer, director. 
ABC 476 4056 [04:23]

Dvořák, A. Piano quintet no 1 in A, op 5 (1872). Final mvmt.    Piers Lane, piano; Goldner String Quartet. 
Hyperion CDA67805 [08:56]

Guignon, J-P. Sonata in D, op 4 no 2 (c.1740).    London Baroque. 
BIS CD-1855 [12:57]

Praetorius, M. La bouree XXXII and Bransle de la torche XV, from Terpsichore (pub. 1612).    New London Consort; Philip Pickett, director. 
L’Oiseau-Lyre 414 633-2 [03:56]

Chopin, F. Excerpts from Ballet: Les sylphides (arr. Douglas 1909).    National PO; Richard Bonynge, conductor. 
Decca 452 768-2 [13:02]

Delibes, L. Les filles de Cadiz (1872).    Victoria de los Angeles, soprano; Sinfonia of London; Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductor 
EMI 1664462 [03:00]

Delibes, L. Marche et cortège de Bacchus, Act III.    Philharmonia O; Robert Irving, conductor 
EMI 1664462 [06:09]

Biber, H. Sonata no 1, The Annunciation, from The rosary sonatas (c1676).    Andrew Manze, violin; Richard Egarr, harpsichord, organ. 
Harmonia Mundi HMX 2908250.79 [06:03]

Gounod, C. Ah! je ris de me voir si belle en ce miroir!, from Faust (1859).    Nelli Melba, soprano; Landon Ronald, piano. 
Naxos 8.558097-100 [03:10]

Tchaikovsky, P. Symphony no 4 in F minor, op 36 (1877). Andantino    London SO; Antal Dorati, conductor. 
Mercury 478 5092 [09:14]

Offenbach, J. Au Mont Ida, from La belle Hélène (1864).    Jussi Björling, tenor; Swedish O; Nils Grevillius, conductor. 
EMI CDM 1 66418 2 [03:29]

Beethoven, L. Piano trio no 7 in B flat, op 97, Archduke (1810-11). Allegro moderato    Macquarie Trio. 
ABC 446 626-2 [12:47]

Kreutzer, C. Das mühlrad    Joan Sutherland, soprano; Barry Tuckwell, horn; Richard Bonynge, piano 
Decca 421 552-2 [04:12]

Telemann, G. Viola concerto in G.    Florian Deuter, viola; Musica Antiqua Cologne; Reinhard Goebel, conductor. 
Archiv 463 074-2 [10:50]

Dvořák, A. Rondo in G minor, op 94 (1891).    Steven Isserlis, cello; Stephen Hough, piano. 
Hyperion CDA67529 [07:01]

Mercury, Freddie Bohemian rhapsody (1975; arr Buc).    Benaud Trio. Lachlan Bramble, violin; Ewen Bramble, cello; Amir Farid, piano. 
Melba MR301142 [05:26]

Corelli, A. Trio sonata in A minor, op 1 no 4 (pub. 1681).    Rachael Beesley, Julia Fredersdorff, violins; Rosanne Hunt, cello; Jaqueline Ogeil, organ 
Tall Poppies TP194 [06:12]

 

FINE MUSIC BREAKFAST With James Hunter
 Geminiani, F. Concerto grosso in D minor, op 5 no 12, La Follia (pub, 1726). &nbsp;&nbsp; Australian Brandenburg O; Paul Dyer, director ABC 481 1929 [10:51] Handel, G. Mio caro bene!, from Rodelinda, HWV19 (1725; arr. Hazell). &nbsp;&nbsp; Inessa Galante, soprano; London Musici; Mark Stephenson, conductor. Campion RRCD 1345 [04:14] Carr-Boyd, A. Balmoral Beach rag (2009). &nbsp;&nbsp; Joshua Clarke, cornet; John Martin, piano. Wirripang Wirr 029 [06:35] Albinoni, T. Adagio, from Oboe concerto in D minor, op 9 no 2 (1721). &nbsp;&nbsp; Kirsten Barry, oboe; Australian Brandenburg O; Paul Dyer, director. ABC 476 4056 [04:23] Dvoř&aacute;k, A. Piano quintet no 1 in A, op 5 (1872). Final mvmt. &nbsp;&nbsp; Piers Lane, piano; Goldner String Quartet. Hyperion CDA67805 [08:56] Guignon, J-P. Sonata in D, op 4 no 2 (c.1740). &nbsp;&nbsp; London Baroque. BIS CD-1855 [12:57] Praetorius, M. La bouree XXXII and Bransle de la torche XV, from Terpsichore (pub. 1612). &nbsp;&nbsp; New London Consort; Philip Pickett, director. L&rsquo;Oiseau-Lyre 414 633-2 [03:56] Chopin, F. Excerpts from Ballet: Les sylphides (arr. Douglas 1909). &nbsp;&nbsp; National PO; Richard Bonynge, conductor. Decca 452 768-2 [13:02] Delibes, L. Les filles de Cadiz (1872). &nbsp;&nbsp; Victoria de los Angeles, soprano; Sinfonia of London; Rafael Fr&uuml;hbeck de Burgos, conductor EMI 1664462 [03:00] Delibes, L. Marche et cort&egrave;ge de Bacchus, Act III. &nbsp;&nbsp; Philharmonia O; Robert Irving, conductor EMI 1664462 [06:09] Biber, H. Sonata no 1, The Annunciation, from The rosary sonatas (c1676). &nbsp;&nbsp; Andrew Manze, violin; Richard Egarr, harpsichord, organ. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2908250.79 [06:03] Gounod, C. Ah! je ris de me voir si belle en ce miroir!, from Faust (1859). &nbsp;&nbsp; Nelli Melba, soprano; Landon Ronald, piano. Naxos 8.558097-100 [03:10] Tchaikovsky, P. Symphony no 4 in F minor, op 36 (1877). Andantino &nbsp;&nbsp; London SO; Antal Dorati, conductor. Mercury 478 5092 [09:14] Offenbach, J. Au Mont Ida, from La belle H&eacute;l&egrave;ne (1864). &nbsp;&nbsp; Jussi Bj&ouml;rling, tenor; Swedish O; Nils Grevillius, conductor. EMI CDM 1 66418 2 [03:29] Beethoven, L. Piano trio no 7 in B flat, op 97, Archduke (1810-11). Allegro moderato &nbsp;&nbsp; Macquarie Trio. ABC 446 626-2 [12:47] Kreutzer, C. Das m&uuml;hlrad &nbsp;&nbsp; Joan Sutherland, soprano; Barry Tuckwell, horn; Richard Bonynge, piano Decca 421 552-2 [04:12] Telemann, G. Viola concerto in G. &nbsp;&nbsp; Florian Deuter, viola; Musica Antiqua Cologne; Reinhard Goebel, conductor. Archiv 463 074-2 [10:50] Dvoř&aacute;k, A. Rondo in G minor, op 94 (1891). &nbsp;&nbsp; Steven Isserlis, cello; Stephen Hough, piano. Hyperion CDA67529 [07:01] Mercury, Freddie Bohemian rhapsody (1975; arr Buc). &nbsp;&nbsp; Benaud Trio. Lachlan Bramble, violin; Ewen Bramble, cello; Amir Farid, piano. Melba MR301142 [05:26] Corelli, A. Trio sonata in A minor, op 1 no 4 (pub. 1681). &nbsp;&nbsp; Rachael Beesley, Julia Fredersdorff, violins; Rosanne Hunt, cello; Jaqueline Ogeil, organ Tall Poppies TP194 [06:12]
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