Saturday Matinee

CLASS ACT Sydney schools in concert Prepared and presented by Stephen Gard Gilmovich, E. ‘Waltz des Petites Etoiles’    Estelle Gilmovich, viola; Hugo Gilmovich, double bass, Young Kwon Choi, piano. Founders' Studio Recording [00:20] Strauss, R. Piano Quartet Op. 13, TrV 137, Mvt 1    Vanta Quartet: Violin I: Rolan Xu; Viola: Haruki Muramatsu; Cellist: Roy Zhang; Conservatorium High School Piano: Kevin Chu, Cranbrook Founders' Studio Recording [10:35] Rachmaninoff, S. Etudes Tableaux Op.39 No. 9    David Kim, St Andrew’s Cathedral School PRIVATE [03:54] Percival, R. ‘Cha Cha Cha’    PLC Croydon Woodwind Ensemble PRIVATE [03:31] Granados, E. Allegro de concierto in C♯ major, Op. 4    Caitlin Ong, James Ruse Agricultural High. PRIVATE [09:57] Handel; Jannequin, Trad. ‘And With His Stripes we are Healed’; 'Oh Follow, Follow On!’; 'The Mouse Madrigal’    PLC Croyden Chamber Choir and Madrigal Group. PRIVATE [05:56] Elgar, E. Cello concerto, 1st Movement    Thomas Silpa-Anan, cello; Ms Szu Yu Chen, piano. PRIVATE [07:19] Wesley-Smith, M. & North, A.; Trad. 'We're Walking in the City'; 'The Riddle Song'.    PLC Croydon Chamber Choir and Madrigal Group. PRIVATE [04:13] Liszt, F. Sonetto del Petrarca, 104    Justin Jhung, St Andrew’s Cathedral School [06:26]

SATURDAY MATINEE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared and presented by Ian MacDonald Strauss, J. II A night in Venice. Operetta in three acts. Libretto by Friedrich Zell (aka Camillo Walzel) and Richard Genée, after Le Château Trompette by Eugène Corman and Richard Genée. First performed Berlin,1883. Overture    GUIDO, DUKE OF URBINO: Nicolai Gedda, ten CARAMELLO: Erich Kunz, bar DELACQUA: Karl Donch, bar PAPPACODA: Peter Klein, bar ANNINA: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, sop CIBOLETTA: Emmy Loose, sop BARBARA: Hanna Ludwig, sop Philharmonia Ch & O/Otto Ackermann LP EMI/WRC R 05386 [06:25] Strauss, J. II A night in Venice Act I.    [35:32] Strauss, J. II A night in Venice Act II.    [24:30] Strauss, J. II A night in Venice Act III.    Guido, Duke of Urbino, is arranging a lavish reception at the Ducal Palace in Venice. The invited senators are anxious about the Duke’s amorous intentions towards their wives. The ageing Delaqua arranges for his beautiful young wife, Barbara, to visit her aunt in Murano. He will take his cook, Ciboletta, to the reception. His barber, Caramello, overhears the plan and, knowing that the Duke is particularly keen to meet Barbara, he secures the use of a gondola to take Barbara to the Ducal Palace. Instead of visiting her aunt, Barbara intends to go to the masked carnival with her lover, Enrico. She arranges for a friend, Annina, to take her place in the gondola. Annina is annoyed to find that her own sweetheart, Caramello, is part of the plot so she decides that she will enjoy herself at the reception. When Delaqua arrives with his make-believe wife, Caramello tells the Duke that she really is the cook, Ciboletta. The Duke decides to keep up the pretence and acts seductively towards both women while Caramello and Pappacoda, Ciboletta’s sweetheart, have to watch as they wait at table. At midnight, the Duke and his guests go into St. Mark’s Square to watch the carnival. Delacqua discovers Barbara with Enrico. She tells her husband that she was rescued by Enrico after being abducted. The Duke restores Annina to Caramello, urges him to marry her, and appoints him as the steward of his household. In that way, he will have Annina around to indulge in some flirtation. He goes off in search of more amorous adventures. [12:02] Strauss, J. II Wiener Blut, Wiener Blut, from Wienerblut    Rachel Willis-Sørensen, soprano; Jonas Kaufmann, tenor; Vienna PO; Ádám Fischer, conductor. Sony 19075950412 [08:53] Strauss, J. II Grüss dich Gott (Entrance of the Countess), from Wiener Blut (Vienese Spirit)    Yvonne Kenny, soprano; Melbourne SO; Richard Bonynge, conductor. ABC 481 1873 [04:00] Strauss, J. II Who made us one?, from The gypsy baron    June Bronhill, soprano; Nigel Douglas, tenor; Sadler’s Wells Opera Ch & O Vilem Tausky, conductor. EMI 3891632 [04:20] Strauss, J. II Als flotter Geist, from The gypsy baron    Peter Anders, tenor, Cologne RF Ch & SO; Franz Marszalek, conductor Intense Media 600200 [02:57] Strauss, J. II Frühlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring), op 410    Amelia Farrugia, soprano; BBC SO; Alexander Briger, conductor Decca 987 5237 [06:46]

13:00 HANDEL SHOWCASE Prepared by Rex Burgess With Peter Younie Handel, G. Overture to Il pastor fido, HWV8a (1712).    English Concert/Trevor Pinnock. Archiv 479 1932 [24:10] Handel, G. Sonata in E minor, HWV379 (c1730).    Kate Clark, fl; Nicholas Parle, hpd. Fine Music tape archive [10:07] Handel, G. Beato in ver chi può, HWV181 (1742).    Favella Lyrica. Koch 3-7298-2 H1 [09:53] Handel, G. Organ concerto no 6 in B flat, HWV294 (1736).    Peter Kneeshaw, org; Sydney Bach O/Alan Holley. Fine Music concert recording [11:35] Handel, G. Overture, sinfonia and arias from Guilio Cesare, HWV17 (1724).    Emma Matthews, sop; New Zealand CO/Donald Armstrong. Artworks AW029 [25:05] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE Orchestral grandeur Prepared by Ron Walledge With Anne-Louise Luccarini Elgar, E. Overture: Cockaigne, op 40, In London Town (1900-01).    BBC SO/Andrew Davis. Teldec 9031-73279-2 [15:04] Elgar, E. Variations on an original theme, op 36, Enigma (1898-99).    Vienna PO/Georg Solti. Decca 452 853-2 [29:03] Elgar, E. Triumphal march, from Caractacus, op 35 (1898).    Royal Liverpool PO/Charles Groves. EMI 7 47511 2 [07:14] Elgar, E. Cello concerto in E minor, op 85 (1918-19).    Jacqueline du Pré, vc; London SO/John Barbirolli. EMI CZS 5 68132 2 [30:13] Elgar, E. Symphony no 2 in E flat, op 63 (1911).    Hallé O/John Barbirolli. EMI CDM 7 64724 2 [55:52]  

14:00 FROM THE 1880s Prepared by Paul Cooke With Anne-Louise Luccarini Smyth, E. Quintet in E, op 1 (1884).    Joachim Griesheimer, vc; Mannheim String Quartet. cpo 999 352-2 [26:28] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE Choral masterworks Prepared by Paul Cooke With Anne-Louise Luccarini Simpson, R. Media morte in vita sumus (1975).    Corydon Singers & Brass Ensemble/Matthew Best. Hyperion CDA67016 [14:23] Bliss, A. Pastoral: Lie strewn the white flocks (1916-17).    Della Jones, mezz; Sinfonia Ch; Northern Sinfonia/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 8886 [33:45] Elgar, E. Scenes from the saga of King Olaf, op 30 (1894-96).    Teresa Cahill, sop; Philip Langridge, ten; Brian Rayner Cook, bass; London Philharmonic Choir & O/Vernon Handley. EMI CDS 7 47659-8 [01:32:40]

13:00 FROM THE 1860s Prepared by Paul Cooke With Peter Poole Thomas, J. Cambria (1863).    Lipman Harp Duo. Naxos 8.570372 [10:19] Saint-Saëns, C. Cantata: Ivanhoe (1864).    Marina de Liso, sop; Bernard Richter, ten; Pierre-Yves Pruvot, bar; Brussels PO of Flanders/Hervé Niquet. Glossa GCD 922210 [29:02] Brahms, J. Piano quintet in F minor, op 34 (1864).    Ironwood. ABC 481 4686 [43:12] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE At the ballet Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Marko Sever Lecocq, C. Ballet: Mam'zelle Angot (1872; arr. Jacob).    National PO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 430 849-2 [39:27] Delibes, L. Ballet: Sylvia (1876).    Desmond Bradley, vn; New Philharmonia O/Richard Bonynge. Decca 460 418-2 [01:38:41]

SATURDAY MATINEE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared and presented by Ian MacDonald Offenbach, J. Les brigands, Act I    Les brigands. Operetta in three acts. Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. First performed Paris, 1869. [44:23] Offenbach, J. Les brigands, Act II    [38:35] Offenbach, J. Les brigands, Act III    [21:49] FALSACAPPA: Tibère Raffalli, ten FIORELLA: Ghislaine Raphanel, sop FRAGOLETTO: Colette Alliot-Lugaz, sop DUKE OF MANTUA: Thierry Dran, ten ANTONIO, DUKE’S TREASURER: Bernard Pisani, voice PRINCESS OF GRANADA : Valérie Millot, sop Lyon Opera Ch & O/John Eliot Gardiner. EMI CDS 7 49830 2    The Duke of Mantua is to marry the Princess of Granada and her escort is to be paid a large dowry in settlement of a debt the court of Mantua owes to the court of Granada. A band of brigands, led by Falsacappa, is short of money. They take over the inn where the two parties are to meet and Falsacappa's daughter, Fiorella, and Fragoletto, the second-in-command, pose as the innkeeper and his wife. The brigands capture the Mantuan envoys and, disguised in their clothing, receive the Princess and her courtiers, whom they also take prisoner. In Manua, the Duke’s treasurer has embezzled the dowry money. When the fake envoys arrive in Mantua, the Duke recognises Fiorella, who once saved his life. When Falscappa demands the money, the treasurer is evasive. Falsacappa realises that the money does not exist and becomes enraged. The real envoys from Granada arrive and the plot is revealed. Fiorella reminds the Duke of his debt to her and he allows the brigands to go freef Offenbach, J. Les bavards, Act I    Les bavards. Operetta in two acts. Libretto by Charles Nuitter. First performed Paris, 1863. [33:33] Offenbach, J. Les bavards, Act II    [25:03] INÈS: Huguette Boulangeot, sop BÉATRIX: Lina Dachary, mezz ROLAND: Aimé Doniat, ten SARMIENTO: René Terrasson, bass French RT Ch & Lyric O/Marcel Couraud. LP Erato DUE 20240    In Seville in the 17th century, a poor poet, Roland, loves Inès who lives with her uncle, Sarmiento, and his talkative wife, Béatrix. Roland, who is also talkative, gains entrance to the house and overwhelms Sarmiento with a flood of chatter. Sarmiento introduces his wife to Roland in order to keep his wife quiet. After many surprise developments, Roland wins the hand of Inês, Béatrix grows less talkative and Sarmiento pays Roland’s debts. Offenbach, J. Ballet: gaite parisienne (arr. Rosenthal 1938): extracts    Royal Opera House O, Georg Solti, conductor Decca 476 2724 [10:35]

13:00 FROM THE 1840s Prepared by Paul Cooke With Andrew Dziedzic Offenbach, J. Duet in G minor, op 54 no 1 (1847).    Giovanni Sollima, vc; Andrea Noferini, vc. Brilliant Classics 94475 [22:54] Berlioz, H. Summer nights, op 7 (1840-41).    Brigitte Balleys, mezz; Champs-Elysées O/Philippe Herreweghe. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2908250.79 [30:11] Schumann, R. Quintet in E flat, op 44 (1842).    Augustin Dumay, vn; Renaud Capuçon, vn; Gérard Caussé, va; Jian Wang, vc; Maria João Pires, pf. DG 479 5964 [30:14] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE Orchestral grandeur Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Susan Freeman Strauss, R. Ein Heldenleben, op 40 (1897-98).    Sydney SO/Edo de Waart. ABC 476 595-7 [45:17] Reger, M. Variations and fugue on a theme of Johann Adam Hiller, op 100 (1907).    Royal Concertgebouw O/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 8794 [41:28] Elgar, E. Symphony no 1 in A flat, op 55 (1907-08).    Sydney SO/Bernard Heinze. LP ABC AO 7002/3 [54:36]

13:00 BORODIN AND COLLEAGUES Part 5 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Geza Karacsony Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Suite from Sadko, op 5 (1867).    Bergen PO/Dmitri Kitaienko. Chandos CHAN 9229 [13:10] Borodin, A. Quintet in C minor (1862).    Ilona Prunyi, pf; New Budapest String Quartet. Marco Polo 8.223172 [22:56] Balakirev, M. Symphonic poem: Tamara (1867-82).    BBC PO/Vassily Sinaisky. Chandos CHAN 9727 [20:45] Borodin, A. Symphony no 2 in B minor (1869-76).    Czecho-Slovak RSO/Stephen Gunzenhauser. Naxos 8.550238 [25:22] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared and presented by Angela Cockburn Sullivan, A. Cox and Box. Operetta in one act. Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. First performed London, 1867.       COX: Alan Styler, bar BOUNCER: Donald Adams, bass BOX: Joseph Riordan, ten New SO of London/Isidore Godfrey. Decca 417 355-2 [29:29]    Retired military man, Sergeant Bouncer, has double-let an apartment to both James John Cox, a hatter, who works days, and John James Box, a printer, who works nights. Bouncer swaps over their personal belongings in the brief gap when neither man is home, so neither knows about the other, although they sometimes pass on the stairs, and Cox is suspicious because the room often reeks of tobacco and he wonders why his groceries keep disappearing. Once Cox has left for work, Bouncer rearranges everything before Box arrives, settles in and sets his dinner to cook while he takes a nap. Cox has scored an unexpected day off, arrives home, removes what he takes for Bouncer's food and puts his own meal on to cook. There's a flurry of farcical action as each man repeatedly discards the other's food, before the two men suddenly come face to face. After some discussion they agree that this is all Bouncer's fault and make friends with each other. As they chat, they discover that Cox's fiancée, Penelope Anne, whom he'd rather like to ditch, also happens to be Box's ex-fiancée, whom he has already ditched by faking his suicide. They gamble to decide who should NOT get the girl, but both men use loaded dice. A series of contradictory letters arrive which resolve to show Penelope Anne had married someone else, a Mr. Knox. Cox and Box decide they must be long-lost brothers and, as such, they agree to share the apartment. Sullivan, A. The Yeomen of the Guard. Operetta in two acts. Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. First performed London, 1888.    Sullivan, A. The Yeomen of the Guard, Act I    [54:43] Sullivan, A. The Yeomen of the Guard, Act II    [35:06]    COLONEL FAIRFAX: Neill Archer, ten WILFRED SHADBOLT: Donald Maxwell, bass PHOEBE MERYLL: Pamela Helen Stephen, sop LEONARD MERYLL: Peter Hoare, ten SERGEANT MERYLL: Donald Adams, bass ELSIE MAYNARD: Alwyn Mellor, sop JACK POINT: Richard Suart, bass Welsh National Opera Ch & O/Charles Mackerras. Telarc 2CD-80404    Colonel Fairfax is to be beheaded that day for the crime of sorcery. Wilfred, the head gaoler at the Tower of London, is in love with Phoebe. Phoebe’s brother, Leonard, has been appointed a Yeoman of the Guard. Their father, Sergeant Merryll, is anxious to rescue Fairfax who had twice saved his life in battle. He plans that Phoebe will get the key to the Fairfax’s cell from Wilfred, while Leonard and Fairfax will exchange identities. The charge of sorcery against Fairfax was made by his wicked cousin, Sir Clarence Poltwhistle, who will inherit his estate if he dies unmarried. Before he dies, Fairfax asks that he be allowed to marry any available woman who will receive 100 crowns for her assistance. His request is granted. A young singer, Elsie, needs money to buy medicine for her ailing mother. She is offered the chance to earn 100 crowns for marrying the condemned man. Her companion, a jester, Jack Point, wishes to marry Elsie but is assured that she will be widowed very quickly. Elsie is blindfolded and led off for the secret ceremony. Meanwhile Phoebe distracts Wilfred and steals his keys which she gives to her father who goes to free Fairfax. Sergeant Meryll disguises Fairfax as his son Leonard. All is ready for the execution. Wilfred, Fairfax (disguised as Leonard) and two Yeomen go to fetch Fairfax. They return and Fairfax announces his own disappearance. Point is distraught at the escape of Elsie's husband, Wilfred is blamed, and all rush off to hunt for Fairfax. Jack Point reveals the secret wedding to Wilfred and convinces him to swear that he shot Fairfax dead as he swam across the river to escape. Wilfred agrees to save his own skin. Fairfax discovers the identity of his secret bride and, disguised as Leonard, attempts to woo her but is rejected. He is about to reveal himself when a shot is heard. Wilfred and Point declare that Wilfred has shot Fairfax so Point asks Elsie to marry him. Fairfax (still disguised as Leonard) instructs Point in the art of wooing but it soon becomes clear that he is wooing Elsie for himself and Elsie is responding. Angry and hurt, Phoebe inadvertently reveals to Wilfred that ‘Leonard’ is in fact Fairfax. In her remorse, she agrees to marry Wilfred if he remains silent. The real Leonard then returns and announces that a reprieve has come for Fairfax. When Elsie arrives for her wedding to ‘Leonard’, she learns that Fairfax lives. Fairfax arrives but the distraught Elsie does not turn to see his face. He keeps up the pretence until Elsie begs for her freedom to go to ‘Leonard’ but he refuses. Finally Elsie turns to see his face and finally recognises him. Everyone is happy except the broken-hearted Jack Point. Sullivan, A. Excerpts from Patience (1881).    Yvonne Dean, sop; Margaret Mitchell, sop; Ella Halman, mezz; Ann Drummond-Grant, cont; Neville Griffiths, ten; Martyn Green, bar; Peter Pratt, bar; Darrell Fancourt, bass-bar; Alan Styler, bass; D’Oyly Carte Opera Company Ch; New Promenade O/Isidore Godfrey. Naxos 8.111311/12 [15:43]

BORODIN AND COLLEAGUES Part 4 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Susan Freeman Borodin, A. Sextet in D minor (1860-61).    Alexander Detisov, vn; Alexander Polonsky, vn; Igor Suliga, va; Alexander Bobrovsky, va; Alexander Osokin, vc; Alexander Gotthelf, vc. Brilliant Classics 94410 [08:12] Cui, C. Petite suite no 3, op 43, In modo populari (1890).    Hong Kong PO/Kenneth Schermerhorn. LP Marco Polo 6.220308 [17:36] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE Choral masterworks Prepared by Paul Cooke With Susan Freeman Coleridge-Taylor, S. Hiawatha's departure, from Scenes from The song of Hiawatha, op 30 (1898).    Helen Field, sop; Arthur Davies, ten; Bryn Terfel, bass-bar; Welsh National Ch & O/Kenneth Alwyn.  Argo 430 356-2 [48:13] Elgar, E. Scenes from the saga of King Olaf, op 30 (1894-96).    Teresa Cahill, sop; Philip Langridge, ten; Brian Rayner Cook, bass; London Philharmonic Ch & O/Vernon Handley. EMI CDS 7 47659 8 [01:32:40]

13:00 BORODIN AND COLLEAGUES Part 3 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Tina van der Graaf Borodin, A. Listen to my song, little friends; The fisherman's daughter; Beauty loves me no longer (1855).    Piotr Glouboky, bass; Yuri Loievski, vc; Ilya Scheps, pf. Le Chant du Monde LDC 288 037 [08:40] Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Quintet in B flat for winds and piano (1876).    Éric Le Sage, pf; Les Vents Français. Warner 0825646231850 [28:26] Mussorgsky, M. Prologue; Scene 1, from Boris Godunov (1874).    Aki Alamikkotervo, ten; Usko Viitanen, bar; Keikki Kilpeläinen, bar; Jorma Falck, bass-bar; Martti Talvela, bass; Savonlinna Opera Festival Ch & O/Kyösti Haatanen. BIS CD-373/374 [16:25] Borodin, A. String quartet no 2 in D (1881).    Borodin Quartet. Le Chant du Monde LDC 278 793 [28:55] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE At the ballet Prepared by Jonathan Solomon With Tina van der Graaf Lambert, C. Ballet: Romeo and Juliet (1925).    English CO/Norman Del Mar. Lyrita SRCD.215 [29:07] Copland, A. Ballet: Grohg (1922-25/32).    Cleveland O/Oliver Knussen. Argo 443 203-2 [30:17] Puccini, G. Ballet: Madame Butterfly (1903; arr. Lanchbery 1954).    O Victoria/John Lanchbery. ABC 454 499-2 [01:19:59]

14:00 BORODIN AND COLLEAGUES Part 2 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Anne-Louise Luccarini Borodin, A. Trio in G minor.    Alexander Detisov, vn; Alexander Polonsky, vn; Alexander Osokin, vc. Brilliant Classics 94410 [07:01] Balakirev, M. Grand fantasy on Russian folk songs, op 4 (1854).    Anastasia Seifetdinova, pf; Russian PO/Dmitri Yablonsky. Naxos 8.570396 [18:32] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Anne-Louise Luccarini Zeller, C. Der Obersteiger. Operetta in three acts. Libretto by Ludwig Held and Moritz West. First performed Vienna, 1894.    Zeller, C. Der Obersteiger, Prelude & Act I    [44:01] Zeller, C. Der Obersteiger, Act II    [33:24] Zeller, C. Der Obersteiger, Act III    [08:35]    MINE MANAGER ZWACK: Wolfgang Müller-Lorenz, ten JULIE/COUNTESS FICHTENAU: Cornelia Zink, sop NELLY: Anna Siminska, sop MARTIN: Bernhard Berchtold, ten PRINCE RODERICH: Santiago Bürgi, ten ELFRIEDE: Donna Ellen, sop Schönbrunn Music Theatre Ch & O/Herbert Mogg. cpo 777 549-2 [01:26:00]    Silver mine manager, Zwack, and Julie Fahnenschwinger had an affair resulting in the birth of a daughter, abandoned when Julie left the mountain village near the mine. Zwack has married, but is a philanderer. Currently he fancies Nelly who is in love with Martin, the foreman. Zwack has just sacked Martin who has now called the miners out on strike. To find out what is going on at the mine, Prince Roderich, the owner, poses as a volunteer worker. He befriends Martin, who confides that he has discovered a new silver vein which he will not reveal until he receives 3,000 florins from the owner. A countess, travelling incognito, and claiming to be Julie’s cousin, arrives to visit Nelly, whom she knew as a child. When Martin visits Nelly, he is smitten by the countess but dares not speak to her, and asks his new friend (Prince Roderich in disguise) to speak on his behalf. Roderich also falls for Julie’s supposed cousin, unaware that she is really the Countess Fichtenau. Zwack’s wife, Elfriede, organises a party to support her husband’s political ambitions. Zwack comes to the conclusion that the countess is Julie and Nelly is her daughter and, therefore, his illegitimate daughter. This makes it impossible for him to continue his dalliance with her. The ensuing complications lead to Elfriede filing for divorce and Roderich paying the 3,000 florins to Martin. Two happy couples emerge from the mayhem: Prince Roderich and Countess Fichtenau (Julie) become engaged, and Martin is free to marry Nelly. Schubert, F. The four-year post, D190. Singspiel in one act. Libretto by Theodore Körner. First performed Dresden, 1896.    DUVAL: Peter Schreier, ten KATE: Helen Donath, sop THE CAPTAIN: Willi Brokmeier, ten THE GENERAL: Fritz Strassner, voice Bavarian State Opera Ch & O/Heinz Wallberg. EMI 4 64321 2 [37:42] Duval, a young French soldier, has been sent to guard a border post during a war between France and Germany. Four years later, he leaves his post for the German side where he meets and falls in love with a farmer's daughter, Kate. He marries her and becomes a farmer. One day, the French troupe, to which Duval formerly belonged, arrives. As a deserter, Duval would be shot but he has a brilliant idea. He says that he has maintained his post as a border guard for four years. The captain of the French troupe doesn’t believe him and sends him for a court-martial. However, the General appears, believes Duval's story and ensures that he is honourably discharged from the army. Duval returns to his wife, Kate, and his life as a farmer.   

13:00 BORODIN AND COLLEAGUES Part 1 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Tina van der Graaf Borodin, A. Be firm, countess; Choir of the settlers; Polovtsian dances with chorus, from Prince Igor (1890).    Bolshoi Ch & SO/Alexander Lazarev. Erato 4509-91723-2 [17:34] Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Overture to May night (1880).    Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. Naxos 8.572788 [08:26] Balakirev, M. Islamey: Oriental fantasy, op 19 no 6 (1869/1902).    Andrei Gavrilov, pf. Philips 456 787-2 [07:57] Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Marfa’s scene and aria; Lyubasha's aria, from The tsar’s bride, Act II (1899).    Galina Vishnevskaya, sop; London PO/Mstislav Rostropovich. EMI 5 65716 2 [10:35] Borodin, A. String quartet no 1 in A (1874-79).    Borodin Quartet. Le Chant du Monde LDC 278 793 [37:12] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE Orchestral grandeur Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Tina van der Graaf Wagner, R. Prelude to Act I of Lohengrin (1848).    Vienna PO/Zubin Mehta. Decca 475 7470 [08:58] Wagner, R. Meistersinger, an orchestral tribute (arr. by H. de Vlieger).    Royal Scottish NO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHSA 5092 [47:51] Mahler, G. Symphony no 8 in E flat, Symphony of a thousand (1906).    Cheryl Studer, sop; Angela Maria Blasi, sop; Sumi Jo, sop; Waltraud Meier, cont; Kazuko Nagai, cont; Keith Lewis, ten; Thomas Allen, bar; Hans Sotin, bass; Southend Boys' Choir; Philharmonia Ch & O/Giuseppe Sinopoli. DG 459 406-2 [01:23:11]

14:00 FIVE IN CHAMBER Prepared by Chris Blower With Susan Freeman Danzi, F. Wind quintet in G minor, op 56 no 2 (1821).    Farkas Quintet Amsterdam. Radio Nederland MCCP124 [12:53] Boccherini, L. String quintet in A, op 28 no 2 (1779).    La Magnifica Comunità. Brilliant Classics 94386 [13:24] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE Choral masterworks Prepared by Paul Cooke With Susan Freeman Schütz, H. Magnificat anima mea Dominum, SWV468 (bef. 1665).    Rachel Yakar, mezz; Heiner Hopfner, ten; Harald Stamm, bass; Munich Motet Choir; Munich Residency O/Hans Rudolf Zobeley. Orfeo Orfeo [11:45] Orff, C. Catulli carmina (1940-43).    Annelies Kupper, sop; Richard Holm, ten; Bavarian Radio Choir & SO /Eugen Jochum. Intense Media 233375/B [36:08] Monteverdi, C. Vespers of the Blessed Virgin (1610).    Janice Chandler, sop; Karen Clift, sop; Richard Croft, ten; Lynton Atkinson, ten; Brad Diamond, ten; Christopheren Nomura, bar; Jeff Mattsey, bar; Boston Baroque/Martin Pearlman. Telarc 80453 [01:33:29]  

13:00 FIVE IN CHAMBER Prepared by Chris Blower With Anne-Louise Luccarini Pleyel, I. Flute quintet in C, Nocturne (1788).    Australian Haydn Ensemble/Skye McIntosh. Fine Music concert recording [22:35] Boccherini, L. Oboe quintet in F, op 45 no 2 (1797).    Sarah Francis, ob; Allegri String Quartet. Decca 433 173-2 [10:35] Castelnuovo-Tedesco, M. Guitar quintet, op 143 (1950).    Andrés Segovia, gui; strings of Quintetto Chigiano. DG 474 9612 [22:53] Brahms, J. String quintet no 1 in F, op 88 (1882).    Norbert Brainin, vn; Siegmund Nissel, vn; Peter Schidlof, va; Cecil Aronowitz, va; Martin Lovett, vc. DG 419 875-2 [25:24] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE At the ballet Prepared and presented by Peter Poole Hérold, F. Tarantella précédé du chant des Zampugni (c1815).    Fabio Tricomi, chittara barocca; Stefano Albarello, chitarra battente; Liuwe Tamminga, org. Accent ACC 24236 [05:41] Lecocq, C. Ballet: Mam’zelle Angot (1872; arr. Jacob).    National PO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 442 9048 [39:27] Hérold, F. Ballet: La fille mal gardée (1828; arr. Lanchbery).    Royal Opera House O/John Lanchbery. Decca 442 9048 [01:34:44]

14:00 FIVE IN CHAMBER Prepared by Chris Blower With Anne-Louise Luccarini Beethoven, L. Quintet in E flat (c1793; arr. Zellner 1862).    Graham Powning, ob; Douglas Eyre, bn; Anthony Buddle, hn; Amanda Parsons, hn; Deborah Hart, hn. Fine Music concert recording [13:00] Boccherini, L. String quintet in A , op 27 no 1 (1779).    La Magnifica Comunità. Brilliant Classics 94386 [12:45] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared and presented by Anne-Louise Luccarini Lehár, F. The merry widow. Operetta in three acts. Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein. First performed Vienna 1905.    Lehár, F. Act I    [28:27] Lehár, F. Act II    [40:43] Lehár, F. Act III    [10:35]    BARON VON ZETA: Bryn Terfel, bass VALENCIENNE: Barbara Bonney, sop COUNT DANILO: Boje Skovhus, ten HANNA GLAWARI: Cheryl Studer, sop CAMILLE DE ROSILLON: Rainer Trost, ten Monteverdi Choir; Vienna PO/John Eliot Gardiner. DG 479 1044 [01:19:47]    Eager that the vast fortune of the widow, Hanna Glawari, should not be lost to the poverty-stricken Principality of Pontevedra, Baron von Zeta, the Ambassador to Paris, is anxious to marry her to Count Danilo. Hanna and Danilo were once in love but were prevented from marrying because she was poor. Danilo objects to the scheme because she is now rich and also it is rumoured that she is about to marry the French Comte Camille de Rosillon who is involved in a flirtation with the Baron's wife, Valencienne. All ends happily, after enormous complications, with Hanna and Danilo confessing their love and agreeing to marry.

13:00 FIVE IN CHAMBER Prepared by Chris Blower With Charles Barton Brahms, J. Quintet in B minor, op 115 (1891).    Alessandro Carbonare, cl; Luc Héry, vn; Florence Binder, vn; Nicolas Bône, va; Muriel Pouzenc, vc. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2908401.08 [37:26] Boccherini, L. Quintet in D minor, op 17 no 3 (1773).    Alexandre Magnin, fl; Janácek Quartet. Naxos 8.553719 [07:56] Stanford, C. Villiers Quintet in D minor, op 25 (1886).    Piers Lane, pf; RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet. Hyperion CDA67505 [37:13] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE Orchestral grandeur Prepared by Jennifer Foong With Charles Barton Albéniz, I. Suite española, op 47 (1886; orch. Frühbeck de Burgos).    Mexico State SO/Enrique Bátiz. ASV DCA 888 [42:12] Sarasate, P. de Navarra, Spanish dance in A, op 33 (1889).    David Oistrakh, vn; Igor Oistrakh, vn; Gewandhaus O/Franz Konwitschny. DG 463 616-2 [06:00] Turina, J. Danzas gitanas, op 55 (1930).    BBC PO/Juanjo Mena. Chandos CHAN 10819 [13:43] Albéniz, I. Iberia (1905; orch. Breiner).    Moscow SO/Igor Golovschin. Naxos 8.553023 [01:16:46]

14:00 ITALIAN CHAMBER Part 4 Prepared by Chris Blower With Tina van der Graaf Viotti, G. Sonata no 4 in B flat, op 4 (pub. 1788).    Felix Ayo, vn; Corrado de Bernart, pf. Dynamic DM8026 [12:59] Boccherini, L. String quartet in D, op 32 no 3 (pub. 1781).    Esterházy Quartet. Teldec 4509-95988-2 [13:31] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Choral masterworks Prepared by Stephen Wilson With Tina van der Graaf Bach, J.S. Cantata: Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten, BWV214 (1733).    Carolyn Sampson, sop; Ingeborg Danz, cont; Mark Padmore, ten; Peter Kooy, bass; Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe. Harmonia Mundi HML 5908363.65 [24:50] Purcell, H. My beloved spake (c1678).    James Bowman, ct; Charles Daniels, ten; Michael George, bass; Robert Evans, bass; Choir of New College, Oxford; King's Consort/Robert King. Hyperion CDA66585 [11:23] Telemann, G. Hamburg Admiralty music, TVWV24:1 (1723).    Mieke van der Sluis, sop; Graham Pushee, ten; Rufus Müller, ten; Klaus Mertens, bass; David Thomas, bass; Michael Schopper, bass; Alsfeld Vocal Ensemble; Bremen Baroque O/Wolfgang Helbich. cpo 999 373-2 [01:37:48]

13:00 ITALIAN CHAMBER Part 3 Prepared by Chris Blower With Tina van der Graaf Cilea, F. Sonata in D, op 38 (1894).    Luca Signorini, vc; Francesco Nicolosi, pf. Nuova Era 7191 [18:31] Bottesini, G. Fantasia on Bellini’s Beatrice di Tenda.    Joel Quarrington, db; Andrew Burashko, pf. Naxos 8.557042 [11:00] Piatti, A. Sonata no 3 in F, op 30 (1889).    Lamberto Curtoni, vc; Giovanni Doria Miglietta, pf. Brilliant Classics 96299 [23:02] Corelli, A. Sonata in A, op 5 no 6 (1700).    Andrew Manze, vn; Richard Egarr, hpd. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2907541.45 [11:00] Tartini, G. Sonata in G minor, Devill's trill (pub. 1734; arr. Kreisler).    David Garrett, vn; Alexander Markovich, pf. DG 479 0933 [16:59] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE At the ballet Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton Minkus, L. Ballet: Don Quixote (1869).    Sofia National Opera O/Nayden Todorov. Naxos 8.557065-6 [02:14:41] Adam, A. Act I finale, from Giselle (1841).    Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Brilliant Classics 94354 [06:56]

14:00 ITALIAN CHAMBER Part 2 Prepared by Chris Blower With Peter Poole Giuliani, M. Variazioni concertanti, op 130.    Pepe Romero, gui; Celedonio Romero, gui. Philips 454 262-2 [13:27] Bassi, L. Fantasy on themes from Verdi’s Rigoletto (1885).    Seunghee Lee, cl; Arlene Shrut, pf. Summit Records DCD 276 [13:02] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared by Angela Cockburn With Peter Poole Sullivan, A. Haddon Hall. Operetta in three acts. Libretto by Sydney Grundy. First performed London, 1892.    Sullivan, A. Haddon Hall, Act I    [56:59] Sullivan, A. Haddon Hall, Act II    [30:33] Sullivan, A. Haddon Hall, Act III    [25:22]    SIR GEORGE VERNON: Laurence Reed, bar RUPERT VERNON: Lee Power, bar DOROTHY VERNON: Elsie Broadbent, sop JOHN MANNERS: Roy Foulsham, ten Soloists & Choir of Cheam Operatic Society; Southern Festival O/David Harding. LP Pearl SHE 566/7 [01:52:54]    In 1660, Sir George Vernon, a Royalist, is in a property dispute with his cousin, Rupert Vernon, a Roundhead. Sir George fears that his family will lose Haddon Hall so he arranges a marriage between Rupert and his only surviving child, Dorothy. Dorothy is in love with John Manners, also a Royalist. On Dorothy's wedding day, she and John elope during a violent storm. Sir George gathers his men to chase after them with Rupert and his group of Puritans following. Later, Rupert’s lawsuit has been resolved in his favour and he is now Lord of Haddon Hall. King Charles II has been restored to the throne and claims Haddon Hall as crown property. Rupert refuses to yield. John Manners enters with a warrant from the king, re-instating Sir George as Lord of Haddon Hall. John introduces Dorothy as his wife. She explains that she had followed her heart's counsel and her father forgives her. Alwyn, W. Elizabethan dances (1956-57).    Royal Liverpool PO/David Lloyd-Jones. Naxos 8.570144 [17:33]

13:00 ITALIAN CHAMBER Part 1 Prepared by Chris Blower With Ross Hayes Bazzini, A. Three pieces in sonata form, op 44 (1864).    Chloe Hanslip, vn; Caspar Frantz, pf. Naxos 8.570800 [19:25] Salieri, A. Concerto in C (1774).    Geoffrey Collins, fl; David Nuttall, ob; Dene Olding, vn; Dimity Hall, vn; Irena Morozova, va; David Pereira, vc; Dorith Herskovits, db; Paul Dyer, hpd. Fine Music concert recording [19:05] Paganini, N. Quartet no 15.    Debra Wendells Cross, fl; Robert Alemany, cl; Michael Daniels, vc; JoAnn Falletta, gui. Virginia Arts Festival 84501 74917 [19:28] Verdi, G. String quartet in E minor (1873).    Amadeus Quartet. DG 479 1924 [23:24] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE Orchestral grandeur Prepared by Ron Crause With Susan Freeman Rachmaninov, S. Caprice bohémien, op 12 (1892-94).    BBC PO/Gianandrea Noseda. Chandos CHAN 10677 [17:55] Rachmaninov, S. Symphonic dances, op 45 (1940).    Melbourne SO/Vanco Cavdarski. ABC AO 7058/9 [36:36] Rachmaninov, S. Symphonic poem: The Isle of the Dead, op 29 (1909).    Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. Exton EXCL-00018 [20:01] Rachmaninov, S. Symphony no 2 in E minor, op 27 (1906-07).    London SO/Gennady Rozhdestvensky. IMP PCD 904 [01:06:13]

14:00 SPANISH CHAMBER Prepared by Paul Cooke With Dan Bickel Falla, M. de Suite populaire espagnole (1914-15).    Rachel Scott, vc; Anthony Schulz, accordion. Rachel Scott 2014 [08:52] Rodrigo, J. Sonata pimpante (1966).    Eva Léon, vn; Olga Vinokur, pf. Naxos 8.572648 [17:01] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Choral masterworks Prepared and presented by Dan Bickel Berlioz, H. Te Deum, op 22 (1849).    Francisco Araiza, ten; London Symphony Ch; London Philharmonic Choir; Wooburn Singers; St Alban's School Choir; Haberdashers' Aske's School Choir; Southend Boys' Choir; Desborough School Choir; Choir of Forest School, Winnersh; Choirboys of High Wycombe Parish Church; Martin Haselbock, org; European Community Youth O/Claudio Abbado. DG 410 696-2 [46:38] Berlioz, H. The childhood of Christ, op 25 (1850-54).    Véronique Gens, sop; Paul Agnew, ten; Olivier Lallouette, bar; Laurent Naouri, bass-bar; Frédéric Caton, bass; Collegium Vocale, La Chapelle Royale; Champs-Élysées O/Philippe Herreweghe, . Harmonia Mundi HMG 501632.33 [01:34:58]

ITALIAN FAVOURITES Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Charles Barton Rossini, G. Overture to The thieving magpie (1817).    Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Philips 473 967-2 [10:01] Boccherini, L. Minuet, from String quintet in E, op 11 no 5.    Europa Galante. Virgin 5 45421 2 [03:37] Scarlatti, D. Sonatas: in D minor, Kk9, Pastorale; in F, Kk6; in G, Kk13; in C minor, Kk11; in E, Kk28.    Alicia de Larrocha, pf. Philips 456 886-2 [18:12] Ponchielli, A. Dance of the hours, from La Gioconda (1876).    O Victoria/Richard Divall. ABC 476 4621 [09:09] Puccini, G. Nessun dorma, from Turandot (1926; compl. Alfano).    Luciano Pavarotti, ten; Maggio Musicale Fiorentino O; Rome Opera TO/Zubin Mehta. Decca 478 2826 [03:05] Verdi, G. Drinking song, from La traviata (1853).    Joan Sutherland, sop; Luciano Pavarotti, ten; Elizabethan Sydney O/Richard Bonynge. ABC 480 6412 [03:03] Paganini, N. Rondo, from Violin concerto no 2 in B minor, op 7, La campanella (1826; arr. Wilhelmj).    David Garrett, vn; Alexander Markovich, pf. DG 479 0933 [06:14] Paganini, N. Caprices, op 1 (1801-07): no 1 in E; no 2 in B minor; no 10 in G minor.    Julia Fischer, vn. Decca 478 2274 [06:52] Respighi, O. Excerpts from La boutique fantasque, op 40 (1919).    Scottish NO/Alexander Gibson. Chandos CHAN 6503 [19:17] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE At the ballet Prepared by Jonathan Solomon With Susan Freeman Debussy, C. Ballet: The toybox (1913).    Ulster O/Yan Pascal Tortelier. Chandos CHAN 8711 [30:21] Glazunov, A. Ballet: The seasons, op 67.    Czecho-Slovak RSO/Ondrej Lenárd. Naxos 8.553272 [37:47] Løvenskjold, H. Ballet: La sylphide (1836).    Royal Danish O/David Garforth. Chandos CHAN 6546 [01:11:42]

14:00 SPANISH CHAMBER Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ian MacDonald Iturralde, P. Memorias.    Juan M. Jiménez, soprano sax; Esteban Ocaña, pf. Naxos 8.573429 [10:05] Zimbalist, E. Sarasateana (arr. 1947).    Roberto Diaz, va; Robert Koenig, pf. Naxos 8.557391 [15:56] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared and presented by Ian MacDonald Offenbach, J. La vie parisienne. Operetta in four acts. Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. This version first performed Paris, 1873.    Offenbach, J. La vie parisienne, Act I    [21:45] Offenbach, J. La vie parisienne, Act II    [20:05] Offenbach, J. La vie parisienne, Act III    [18:39] Offenbach, J. La vie parisienne, Act IV    [14:58]    GARDEFEU: Andreas Schindler, ten BOBINET: Klaus Hammes Brock, ten MÉTELLA: Martina Serafin, mezz LADY MacDONALD: Ingrid Kaiserfeld, sop LORD MacDONALD: Michael Glücksmann, bar Mörbisch Festival Ch & O/Rudolph Bibl. OEHMS classics OC 252 [01:15:27]    At the bustling Saint-Lazare station, in 1860, constantly arriving trains are filled with wealthy foreigners eager to experience the fabled gaiety of Parisian life. Gardefeu and Bobinet, rivals for the favours of the lovely Métella, studiously ignore each other but, when she arrives on the arm of another, they resolve to find a better class of mistress. Gardefeu’s former servant, Joseph, now working for the Grand Hotel, arrives to fetch an English lord and his wife. Gardefeu takes one look at the delectable Lady MacDonald and bribes Joseph to change places. He escorts the couple to his own townhouse, telling them it’s an annexe of the Grand Hotel, and lodges them in well-separated bedrooms. This suits his lordship, as his idea of a good time in Paris involves becoming acquainted with Métella, whose reputation has crossed the Channel. Gardefeu plans to beguile Lord Macdonald with an elaborate dinner and then somehow get him out of the way, leaving himself a clear field with her ladyship. A hapless bootmaker and glover, arriving to deliver their goods, find themselves posing as a major and a colonel’s widow, with a tableful of hurriedly assembled 'friends’. A remarkably good time is had by all, and, after this, Bobinet hosts an intimate gathering at his absent aunt’s townhouse. Servants turn into fashionable guests, Bobinet becomes an admiral, with the chambermaid as his wife, her task being to seduce Lord MacDonald. However, Métella, anxious to win back Gardefeu, joins forces with her ladyship, who wants to extricate her husband from the perils of Parisian life. All’s well that ends well; c'est la vie parisienne! Offenbach, J. La belle Hélène. Operetta in three acts. Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. First performed Paris, 1864.    Offenbach, J. La belle Hélène, Acts I & II    [26:43] Offenbach, J. La belle Hélène, Act III    [24:28]    PARIS: René Kollo, ten HELEN: Anna Moffo, sop MENELAUS: Josef Meinrad, ten KALCHAS: Ivan Rebroff, bass Stuttgart Radio Choir & O/Franz Allers. Philips 420 662-2 [51:11]    Paris, the son of King Priam of Troy, has been given the enjoyable task of judging a beauty contest between three goddesses on Mount Ida, the realm of the gods. Having made the right choice, he is promised, as reward, the favours of Helen, wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta. With the help of Kalchas, Jupiter’s favoured fortune-teller, Paris hides in her bedroom and, when she wakes, she is far from disgruntled at the appearance of the handsome young prince. Just as she invites him into her bed, they are disturbed by Helen’s husband, returned from battle who, with his fellow kings, denounces the seducer. The entire company decides to go on holiday to the seaside with Helen still protesting her innocence. There, a priest of Venus takes her away to make sacrifice to the goddess. He turns out to be Paris in disguise. He sails off to Troy with his prize. Offenbach, J. Fly duet, from Orpheus in the Underworld (1858).    Natalie Dessay, sop; Laurent Naouri, bar; Lyon Opera O/Marc Minkowski. Virgin 363332 2 9 [05:03] Offenbach, J. Invocation to death, from Orpheus in the Underworld (1858).    June Bronhill, sop.,Sadler's Wells Opera O; Alexander Faris, cond. EMI 3891632 [02:30]  

13:00 WRITTEN IN THE WIND Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Stephen Gard Butterworth, G. Love blows as the wind blows, op 59 (1912).    Robert Tear, ten; City of Birmingham SO/Vernon Handley. EMI 7 64731 2 [10:00] Janácek, L. Overture: Jealousy (1894).    Vienna PO/Charles Mackerras. Decca 414 482-2 [05:37] Lawes, H. In that cold heart; A despairing lover.    Consort of Musicke/Anthony Rooley. Hyperion CDA66135 [07:13] Purcell, H. Dido’s lament: Thy hand, Belinda ... When I am laid in earth, from Dido and Aeneas (1689).    Janet Baker, mezz; English CO/Anthony Lewis. Philips 475 156-2 [05:03] Tartini, G. Sonata in G minor for violin and continuo, op 1 no 10, Didone abbandonata (1714).    Fabio Biondi, vn; Antonio Fantinuoli, vc; Giangiacomo Pinardi, theorbo; Paola Poncet, hpd. Glossa GCD 923412 [14:39] Beethoven, L. Ah! Perfido, scene and aria, op 65 (1795-96).    Cheryl Studer, sop; Berlin PO/Claudio Abbado. DG 435617-2 [13:33] Villa-Lobos, H. Sonata (Fantasy) no 1, Despair (1912).    Emmanuele Baldini, vn; Pablo Rossi, pf. Naxos 8.574310 [09:25] Arriaga, J. Erminia.    Rosamund Illing, sop; Melbourne SO/Heribert Esser. ABC 434 898-2 [13:50] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Orchestral grandeur Prepared by Chis Blower With Brian Drummond Halffter, R. Suite: Don Lindo de Almería, op 7b (1936).    Madrid Comunidad O/José Ramón Encinar. Naxos 8.557623 [19:18] Falla, M. de Nights in the gardens of Spain (1909-15).    Alicia de Larrocha, pf; Suisse Romande O/Sergiu Comissiona. Decca 417 771-2 [24:29] Rodrigo, J. Sones en la Giralda (1963).    Gwyneth Wentink, hp; Asturias SO/Maximiano Valdés. Naxos 8.555843 [09:21] Albéniz, I. Rapsodia española, op 70 (1911; arr. C. Halffter).    Alicia de Larrocha, pf; London PO/Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos. Decca 433 905-2 [17:57] Halffter, E. Soundtrack: Carmen (1926).    Frankfurt RSO/Mark Fitz-Gerald. Naxos 8.572260 [01:06:56]

13:00 FRENCH CHAMBER Part 4 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ross Hayes Farrenc, L. Trio no 2 (1844).    Alexandre Pascal, vn; Héloïse Luzzati, vc; Celia Oneto Bensaid, pf. Palazzetto Bru Zane BZ 2006 [25:06] Soulage, M. Sonata in F sharp minor, op 31 (1919).    Odile Bourin, vc; Geneviève Ibanez, pf. Anima ANM/110300002 [21:59] d’Indy, V. Clarinet trio, op 29 (1887).    Amici Ensemble. Naxos 8.557347 [35:53] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared by Elaine Siversen Wi Herbert, V. Orange blossoms, Act I    Orange blossoms. Operetta in three acts; ed. Michael Phillips in two acts. Libretto by Fred de Gressac and Buddy DeSylva. First performed New York, 1922 [26:00] Herbert, V. Orange blossoms, Act II    Light Opera of New York cast & O/Evans Haile. Albany records TROY 1535 [40:39]    This is a hilarious culture clash between Americans and Parisians in Paris and later on the Riviera. Baron Roger Belmont will inherit his aunt’s fortune if he marries within a year of her death. However, according to the terms of the will, his bride can’t be the divorced wife of a Brazilian subject. Roger loves Mme. Helen de Vasquez who is the ex-wife of a Brazilian. Roger’s resourceful lawyer, Tillie Jones, arranges to have her goddaughter, Kitty Savary, marry Roger, but not to cohabit. The plan is that after Roger collects the money, he would divorce Kitty and marry Helen. Kitty has never forgotten that Roger once kissed her in a ‘heavenly manner’ and agrees to the marriage. Roger eventually discovers his true feelings for Kitty. Solomon, E. Pickwick. Operetta in one act. Libretto by Francis Cowley Burnand. First performed London, 1889.    MR PICKWICK: Simon Butteriss, bar MRS BARDELL: Gaynor Keeble, mezz TOM BARDELL: Alessandro MacKinnon, treb THE BAKER: Toby Stafford- Allen, bar Stephen Higgins, pf & dir. Retrospect Opera RO002 [55:08]    Mr. Pickwick lodges with widowed Mrs. Bardell who fancies him as her next husband. Pickwick is preparing to set off on an excursion and has decided to engage a servant as a general factotum. He sends Mrs. Bardell’s son, Tom, with a note, offering employment to Sam Weller. Mrs. Bardell believes he has sent Tom away so that he can propose to her. The Baker, a keen suitor, arrives with marriage lines, ready for Mrs. Bardell to sign. Certain that Mr. Pickwick will soon propose, she sends The Baker away. Worried about the cost of a servant, Pickwick asks Mrs. Bardell if two can live as cheaply as one. She, thinking this is his round-about way of proposing, throws her arms around him, and declares she will ‘never quit him’. The Baker, seeing Mrs. Bardell in Pickwick’s arms, declares he’ll marry someone else. Tom returns and finds Pickwick’s friends waiting on the doorstep. They see Pickwick embracing Mrs. Bardell, who has fainted. Pickwick shouts an explanation to his friends, and assures them that he is ‘free’. Hearing this, Mrs. Bardell threatens Pickwick with prosecution, encouraging The Baker to make another proposal. German, E. She had a letter from her love; Who shall say that love is cruel, from Merrie England (1902).    June Bronhill, sop; Michael Collins O. EMI 3 89163 2 [06:28] German, E. A foundling boy; By night and day, from Tom Jones (1907).    Marianne Hellgren Staykov, sop; Richard Morrison, bar; National Festival Ch & O/David Russell Hulme. Naxos 8.660270-71 [07:02]

14:00 FRENCH CHAMBER Part 3 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Peter Poole Fauré, G. Sonata in A, op 13 (1875-76).    Shlomo Mintz, vn; Yefim Bronfman, pf. DG 477 5448 [26:54] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Choral masterworks Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Peter Poole Scarlatti, A. Messa per il santissimo natale.    Concerto Italiano/Rinaldo Alessandrini. naïve OP 30461 [27:54] Pasquini, B. Toccata; Passacaglia; Capriccio.    Philip Swanton, org. LP Thorofon Capella MTH 286 [12:08] Padilla, J. de Psalm 118: Mirabilia testimonium.    Westminster Cathedral Choir; Andrew Watts, curtal; Andrew Lawrence-King, hp; Iain Simcock, org; James O’Donnell, cond. Hyperion CDA66330 [10:14] Jerúsalem, I. Mass in D.    Chanticleer/Joseph Jennings. Teldec 4509-93333-2 [20:21] Zipoli, D. Suite in F.    Maurice André, tpt; Jean-François Paillard CO/Jean-François Paillard. Erato 2292-45062-2 [12:04] Zipoli, D. Vêpres de San Ignacio.    Andriana Fernandez, sop; Silvia Perez, sop; Claudio Cavina, ct; Tu Shi-Chiao, ct; Josep Benet, ten; Victor Torres, bar; Coro de Niños Cantores de Córdoba, Argentinia; Ensemble Elmaya/Gabriel Carrido. Association Française D'Action Artistique K 617 [55:33]

13:00 FRENCH CHAMBER Part 2 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Heather Middleton Strohl, R. Grand fantasy quintet (1886).    Ismaël Margain, pf; Quatuor Hanson. Palazzetto Bru Zane BZ 2006 [31:24] Bonis, M. Sonata, Belle Époque (1904).    Ewa Kowalski, fl; Anna Rutkowska-Schock, pf. Da Vinci C00957 [16:30] Chausson, E. Quartet in A, op 30.    Philippe Graffin, vn; Toby Hoffman, va; Gary Hoffman, vc; Pascal Devoyon, pf. Hyperion CDA66907 [35:06] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE At the ballet Prepared by Patrick Yeung With Susan Freeman Stravinsky, I. Suite no 2 from The firebird (1919).    Chicago SO/Carlo Maria Giulini. EMI 5 85974 2 [23:01] Puccini, G. Ballet: La bohème (arr. Hocking).    West Australian SO/Dobbs Franks. ABC 476 1999 [01:56:41]

14:00 FRENCH CHAMBER Part 1 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ian MacDonald Debussy, C. Quartet in G minor, op 10 (1893).    Australian String Quartet. ABC 476 690-4 [26:57] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared and presented by Angela Cockburn Sullivan, A. The Mikado. Operetta in two acts. Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. First performed London, 1885.    Sullivan, A. The Mikado, Overture & Act I    [51:14] Sullivan, A. The Mikado, Act II    [36:42]    NANKI-POO: Kanen Breen, ten MIKADO: Richard Alexander, bass YUM-YUM: Taren Fiebig, sop KO-KO: Mitchell Butel, bar POO-BAH: Warwick Fyfe, bar KATISHA: Jacqueline Dark, cont Opera Australia Ch; O Victoria/Brian Castles-Onion. Opera Australia OPOZ56016 [01:27:46]    Nanki-Poo, son of the Mikado, disguised as a wandering trombonist, arrives in Titipu looking for his beloved, Yum-Yum, a ward of Ko-Ko. Ko-Ko was condemned to death for flirting but is now Lord High Executioner. Pooh-Bah informs Nanki-Poo that Yum-Yum is to marry Ko-Ko that very day. The Mikado has just decreed that unless an execution is carried out in Titipu within a month, the town will be reduced to the rank of a village. Nanki-Poo, in despair over losing Yum-Yum, is preparing to commit suicide. Ko-Ko makes a bargain: Nanki-Poo may marry Yum-Yum if, at the end of a month, he allows himself to be executed. Ko-Ko would then marry the young widow. Katisha arrives from the court, to claim Nanki-Poo as her husband. He rejects her and she swears vengeance. It now turns out that the law states that when a married man is beheaded, his wife must be buried alive. Yum-Yum is now unwilling to marry so Nanki-Poo challenges Ko-Ko to behead him on the spot. Ko-Ko instead sends Nanki-Poo and Yum-Yum away to be wed and when the Mikado arrives in Titipu, he is presented with a false affidavit of the execution. The Mikado, however, is searching for his son who ‘goes by the name of Nanki-Poo’. When Katisha reads Nanki-Poo’s name on the death certificate of the executed man, the conspirators are sentenced to death. Nanki-Poo will only reveal that he is still alive if Katisha is persuaded to marry Ko-Ko. Ko-Ko woos and wins Katisha and she begs for the Mikado's mercy for him and his accomplices. Ko-Ko explains that when a royal command for an execution is given, the victim is, legally speaking, as good as dead and the Mikado agrees. Nanki-Poo and Yum-Yum then re-appear. Everyone in Titipu celebrates. Sullivan, A. Symphony in E, Irish (1866).    BBC PO/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 9859 [36:02] Sullivan, A. Overture in C, In memoriam (1866).    RTÉ Concert O/Andrew Penny. Marco Polo 8.223461 [11:43]

13:00 CELEBRATING GEORGE MARTIN Composer, arranger, conductor, producer Prepared by Paul Cooke With Heather Middleton Martin, G. The mission chorales (1985/2005).    Berlin Music Ensemble Choir; Berlin Music Ensemble/Craig Leon. Atlas Réalisations ARCD 008 [13:19] McCartney, P. Excerpts from The family way (1966; orch. Martin).    O/George Martin. Varèse Sarabande 0030206709520 [09:37] Martin, G. Three American sketches (1955; orch. Leon).    Cornelius Katzer, vn; Berlin Music Ensemble/Craig Leon. Atlas Réalisations ARCD 008 [14:44] Lennon - McCartney. Blackbird; Yesterday; Eleanor Rigby; Julia (arr. Martin and Giles Martin).    The Beatles. Apple 3 81598 2 [05:36] Martin, G. Yellow submarine (1969).    O/George Martin. Apple 3 82467 2 [17:57] McLaughlin, J. Hymn to him (1974; orch. Gibbs).    Mahavishnu O; London SO/Michael Tilson Thomas. Columbia/Legacy CK 46111 [19:19] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Orchestral grandeur Prepared by Rita Felton With Heather Middleton Strauss, R. Symphonic fantasy on Die Frau ohne Schatten (1919).    Buffalo PO/JoAnn Falletta. Naxos 8.572041 [20:41] Zemlinsky, A. The mermaid, orchestral fantasy after Andersen (c1903).    Buffalo PO/JoAnn Falletta. www.bpo.org [42:54] Mahler, G. Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor (1901-02).    Vienna PO/Leonard Bernstein. DG 477 8825 [01:15:01]

14:00 AUSTRALIAN PIANISTS Part 3 Prepared by Chris Blower With Charles Barton Beethoven, L. Trio in D, op 70 no 1, Ghost (1808).    Marina Marsden, vn; Georg Pedersen, vc; David Miller, pf. Fine Music concert recording [27:27] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE Choral masterworks Prepared by Paul Cooke With Charles Barton Smyth, E. Kyrie eleison; Gloria, from Mass in D (1891/1925).    Eiddwen Harrhy, sop; Janis Hardy, cont; Dan Dressen, ten; James Bohn, bass; Plymouth Festival Ch & O/Philip Brunelle. Virgin VC 7 91188 2 [26:52] Howells, H. Sine nomine (1922).    Alison Hill, sop; Benjamin Hulett, ten; Bach Choir; Bournemouth SO/David Hill. Naxos 8.573176 [12:32] Holst, G. The hymn of Jesus, op 37 (1917).    Della Jones, mezz; London Symphony Ch & O/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 8901 [22:25] Vaughan Williams, R. Five mystical songs (1911).    Henry Herford, bar; Guildford Choral Society; Philharmonia O/Hilary Davan Wetton. Hyperion CDA66306 [18:25] Parry, H. Cantata: Scenes from Shelley’s Prometheus unbound (1880).    Sarah Fox, sop; Sarah Connolly, mezz; David Butt Philip, ten; Neal Davies, bass; Crouch End Festival Ch; London Mozart Players/William Vann. Chandos CHSA 5317 [01:01:06]

13:00 AUSTRALIAN PIANISTS Part 2 Prepared by Chris Blower With Charles Barton Schubert, F. Trio in E flat, D929 (1827).    Richard Tognetti, vn; Julian Smiles, vc; Kathryn Selby, pf. Fine Music concert recording [47:01] Mozart, W. Sonata no 35 in A, K526 (1787).    Donald Hazelwood, vn; Rachel Valler, pf. Fine Music concert recording [20:51] Khachaturian, A. Trio (1932).    Nigel Westlake, cl; Dene Olding, vn; David Bollard, pf. Fine Music concert recording [14:36] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE At the ballet Prepared by Ron Crause With Charles Barton Delibes, L. Ballet: Coppélia (1870).    Thomas Kelly, cl; Sidney Sax, vn; Frederick Riddle, va; National PO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 460 418-2 [01:30:52] Gounod, C. Ballet music from Faust (1859).    New Philharmonia O/Charles Mackerras. EMI CDZ 7 62515 2 [16:48] Ravel, M. Ballet: Beyond twelve, arr. after Ravel's Piano concert in G, mvt 1 (1931).    Jean-Ives Thibaudet, pf; Montreal SO/Charles Dutoit. ABC 480 6403 [08:32] Delibes, L. Suite from Sylvia (1876).    New Philharmonia O/Charles Mackerras. EMI CDZ 7 62515 2 [15:57]

SATURDAY MATINÉE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared and presented by Anne-Louise Luccarini Kalman, E. The Duchess of Chicago. Operetta in two acts. Libretto by Julius Brammer and Alfred Grünwald. First performed Vienna, 1928.    Kálmán, E. The Duchess of Chicago, Prelude & Act I    [01:30:48] Kálmán, E. The Duchess of Chicago, Act II & Epilogue.    [01:05:54]    MARY LLOYD: Deborah Riedel, sop PRINCE SANDOR: Endrik Wottrich, ten KING PANKRAZ: Reinhart Ginzel, ten PRINCESS ROSEMARIE: Monica Groop, sop JAMES BONDY: Brett Polegato, ten Schöneberg Boys' Choir; Berlin Radio Choir & SO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 466 057-2 [02:36:46]    Flapper millionairess, Mary Lloyd, daughter of the ‘Hot Dog King of Chicago’, has a bet with her rich girlfriends as to who can buy the most expensive thing in Europe. Mary and a businessman friend arrive in Budapest, where she meets Crown Prince Sandor of Sylvaria, travelling incognito as an aide to King Pankraz XXVII. Love blooms, but remains unspoken: not only has Sandor agreed to a dynastic marriage with the penniless Princess Rosemarie of Morenia, but Mary can’t waltz and Sandor scorns her beloved charleston. When Mary sees impoverished Sylvaria, she decides to buy the palace and win the bet. King Pankraz is delighted: not only is Mary very rich, but rank is no obstacle to her marriage with Sandor. If her father is the ‘Hot Dog King of Chicago’, that makes her a Duchess. When Mary discovers the identity of the handsome ‘aide’, she writes to her father that the palace comes complete with prince. Sandor sees Mary’s letter: if he is merely part of a package, he’ll marry the princess but she elopes with Mary’s rich businessman friend. Mary confesses her love for Sandor who, she says, will now dance the charleston with her. He replies that the charleston is passé, but he will be delighted to join her in a slow foxtrot. Kálmán, E. Greetings to my Vienna, from Countess Maritza (1924).    Jonas Kaufmann, ten; Berlin RSO/Jochen Rieder. Sony 88843087712 [05:27] Abraham, P. Little doll divan, from The flower of Hawaii (1931; reconstr. Grimminger, Hagedorn).    Julia Kleiter, sop; Jonas Kaufmann, ten; Berlin RSO/Jochen Rieder. Sony 88843087712 [04:07]

13:00 AUSTRALIAN PIANISTS Part 1 Prepared by Chris Blower With Susan Freeman Beethoven, L. Sonata no 5 in F, op 24, Spring (1801).    Dene Olding, vn; Max Olding, pf. ABC 432 699-2 [23:07] Schumann, R. Five pieces in folk style, op 102 (1849).    Zoe Knighton, vc; Amir Farid, pf. Move MD 3461 [16:36] Brahms, J. Quintet in F minor, op 34 (1861-64).    Piers Lane, pf; New Budapest String Quartet. Hyperion CDA66652 [42:52] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Orchestral grandeur Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Susan Freeman Sibelius, J. Press celebrations music (1899).    Lahti SO/Osmo Vänskä. BIS BIS-CD-1115 [41:59] Berwald, F. Festival of the Bayadères (1842).    Royal PO/Ulf Björlin. EMI CDM 5 65073 2 [11:37] Telemann, G. Festive suite in A.    Northwest CO/Alun Francis. Helios CDH88028 [17:20] Roman, J. Drottningholm music: Music for a royal wedding (1744).    Helsingborg SO/Andrew Manze. BIS CD-1602 [01:10:04]

13:00 AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ENSEMBLES Part 5 Prepared by Chris Blower With Susan Freeman Carmichael, J. Thredbo suite (1980).    The Power of Three. ABC/Three Bracelets 94504 47232 [08:18] Ravel, M. Suite from Mother Goose (1908-10; arr. McIntyre).    Canberra Wind Soloists. ABC 434 718-2 [14:05] Moeran, E.J. Quartet in A minor (1921).    Melbourne String Quartet. Chandos CHAN 8465 [22:03] Brahms, J. Piano trio no 1 in B, op 8 (1891).    Streeton Trio. Streeton Trio recording [36:58]   14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared and presented by Angela Cockburn Sullivan, A. The Yeomen of the Guard, Act I    Opera in two acts. Libretto by W.S.Gilbert. First performed London, 1888. [54:43] Sullivan, A. The Yeomen of the Guard, Act II    [35:06]    COLONEL FAIRFAX: Neill Archer, ten WILFRED SHADBOLT: Donald Maxwell, bass PHOEBE MERYLL: Pamela Helen Stephen, sop LEONARD MERYLL: Peter Hoare, ten SERGEANT MERYLL: Donald Adams, bass ELSIE MAYNARD: Alwyn Mellor, sop JACK POINT: Richard Suart, bass Welsh National Opera Ch & O/Charles Mackerras. Telarc 2CD-80404    Colonel Fairfax is to be beheaded that day for the crime of sorcery. Wilfred, the head gaoler at the Tower of London, is in love with Phoebe. Phoebe’s brother, Leonard, has been appointed a Yeoman of the Guard. Their father, Sergeant Merryll, is anxious to rescue Fairfax who had twice saved his life in battle. He plans that Phoebe will get the key to Fairfax’s cell from Wilfred, while Leonard and Fairfax will exchange identities. The charge of sorcery against Fairfax was made by his wicked cousin, Sir Clarence Poltwhistle, who will inherit his estate if he dies unmarried. Before he dies, Fairfax asks that he be allowed to marry any available woman who will receive 100 crowns for her assistance. His request is granted. A young singer, Elsie, needs money to buy medicine for her ailing mother. She is offered the chance to earn 100 crowns for marrying the condemned man. Her companion, a jester, Jack Point, wishes to marry Elsie but is assured that she will be widowed very quickly. Elsie is blindfolded and led off for the secret ceremony. Meanwhile Phoebe distracts Wilfred and steals his keys which she gives to her father who goes to free Fairfax. Sergeant Meryll disguises Fairfax as his son Leonard. All is ready for the execution. Wilfred, Fairfax (disguised as Leonard) and two Yeomen go to fetch Fairfax. They return and Fairfax announces his own disappearance. Point is distraught at the escape of Elsie's husband, Wilfred is blamed, and all rush off to hunt for Fairfax. Jack Point reveals the secret wedding to Wilfred and convinces him to swear that he shot Fairfax dead as he swam across the river to escape. Wilfred agrees to save his own skin. Fairfax discovers the identity of his secret bride and, disguised as Leonard, attempts to woo her but is rejected. He is about to reveal himself when a shot is heard. Wilfred and Point declare that Wilfred has shot Fairfax so Point asks Elsie to marry him. Fairfax (still disguised as Leonard) instructs Point in the art of wooing but it soon becomes clear that he is wooing Elsie for himself and Elsie is responding. Angry and hurt, Phoebe inadvertently reveals to Wilfred that ‘Leonard’ is in fact Fairfax. In her remorse, she agrees to marry Wilfred if he remains silent. The real Leonard then returns and announces that a reprieve has come for Fairfax. When Elsie arrives for her wedding to ‘Leonard’, she learns that Fairfax lives. Fairfax arrives but the distraught Elsie does not turn to see his face. He keeps up the pretence until Elsie begs for her freedom to go to ‘Leonard’ but he refuses. Finally Elsie turns to see his face and finally recognises him. Everyone is happy except the broken-hearted Jack Point. Sullivan, A. Excerpts from The pirates of Penzance (1879).    Rebecca Evans, sop; Julie Gossage, mezz; John Mark Ainsley, ten; Richard van Allan, bass-bar; Welsh National Opera Ch & O/Charles Mackerras. Telarc CD-80431 [09:15] Sullivan, A. Cox and Box. Operetta in one scene. Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. First performed London, 1867.       BOUNCER: Donald Maxwell, bass COX: Neil Davies, bar BOX: James Gilchrist, ten BBC NO of Wales/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 10321 [35:43]    Retired military man, Sergeant Bouncer, has double-let an apartment to both James John Cox, a hatter, who works days, and John James Box, a printer, who works nights. Bouncer swaps over their personal belongings in the brief gap when neither man is home, so neither knows about the other, although they sometimes pass on the stairs, and Cox is suspicious because the room often reeks of tobacco and he wonders why his groceries keep disappearing. Once Cox has left for work, Bouncer rearranges everything before Box arrives, settles in and sets his dinner to cook while he takes a nap. Cox has scored an unexpected day off, arrives home, removes what he takes for Bouncer's food and puts his own meal on to cook. There's a flurry of farcical action as each man repeatedly discards the other's food, before the two men suddenly come face to face. After some discussion they agree that this is all Bouncer's fault and make friends with each other. As they chat, they discover that Cox's fiancée, Penelope Anne, whom he'd rather like to ditch, also happens to be Box's ex-fiancée, whom he has already ditched by faking his suicide. They gamble to decide who should NOT get the girl, but both men use loaded dice. A series of contradictory letters arrive which resolve to show Penelope Anne had married someone else, a Mr. Knox. Cox and Box decide they must be long-lost brothers and, as such, they agree to share the apartment.

14:00 AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ENSEMBLES Part 4 Prepared by Chris Blower With Anne-Louise Luccarini Beethoven, L. String quartet in F, op 135 (1826).    Goldner String Quartet. ABC 476 3542 [27:29] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Choral masterworks Prepared by Jennifer Foong With Anne-Louise Luccarini Saint-Saëns, C. Oratorio de Noël, op 12 (1858).    Elke Hook, sop; Victoria Wallace, mezz; Rebecca Scott, cont; Robert Boyd, ten; Matt Thomas, bass; Amy Johansen, org; Sydney University Graduate Choir & O/Christopher Bowen. SUGC recording [34:27] Bach, J.S. St. John Passion, BWV245 (1724/c1730/1740s).    Nancy Argenta, sop; Ruth Holten, sop; Gillian Ross, sop; Michael Chance, alto; Anthony Rolfe Johnson, ten; Neil Archer, ten; Rufus Müller, ten; Andrew Murgatroyd, ten; Nicolas Robertson, ten; Stephen Varcoe, bass; Cornelius Hauptmann, bass; Simon Birchall, bass; English Baroque Soloists/John Eliot Gardiner. Decca 478 3640 [01:46:13]

13:00 AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ENSEMBLES Part 3 Prepared by Chris Blower With Anne-Louise Luccarini Snave Pluckpayres Estample chemin; Vacillantis trutine.    Renaissance Players/Winsome Evans. Walsingham WAL 8006-2 [11:55] Haydn, J. Trio in G, Hob.XV:15 (1790).    Geoffrey Collins, fl; Julian Smiles, vc; Catherine Davis, pf. Fine Music concert recording [17:09] Mozart, W. String quartet in D, K499, Hoffmeister (1786).    Tankstream Quartet. Fine Music concert recording [25:10] Tchaikovsky, P. String quartet no 1 in D, op 11 (1871).    Australian String Quartet. Fine Music concert recording [27:13] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE At the ballet Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Susan Freeman Stravinsky, I. Ballet: Petrushka (1911).    London SO/Charles Mackerras. Vanguard OVC 4065 [34:14] Delibes, L. Marche dansée et final, from La source ou Naïla (1866).    Royal Opera House O/Charles Mackerras. EMI 1 66446 2 [03:14] Tchaikovsky, P. Suite from Swan Lake, op 20 (1877).    Royal PO/Charles Mackerras. Telarc 80151 [40:14] Beethoven, L. Ballet: The creatures of Prometheus, op 43 (1800-01).    Scottish CO/Charles Mackerras. Hyperion CDA66748 [01:02:42]

14:00 AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ENSEMBLES Part 2 Prepared by Chris Blower With Angela Cockburn Mendelssohn, F. String quintet no 2 in G flat, op 87 (1845).    Omega Ensemble. Fine Music concert recording [27:21]   14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared and presented by Angela Cockburn Sullivan, A. HMS Pinafore. Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. Act I    First performed London, 1878. Decca 482 5357 [52:12] Sullivan, A. HMS Pinafore, Act II    [37:02]    JOSEPHINE: Valerie Masterson, sop RALPH RACKSTRAW: Ralph Mason, ten CAPTAIN CORCORAN: Thomas Lawler, bar SIR JOSEPH PORTER: John Reed, bar BUTTERCUP: Christine Palmer, cont D’Oyly Carte Opera Company; Royal PO/James Walker.    Josephine, daughter of the captain of the ship HMS Pinafore, is in love with a lower-class sailor, Ralph Rackstraw. Her father, Captain Corcoran, intends her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty. Sir Joseph's advocacy of the equality of humankind encourages Ralph and Josephine to declare their love for each other and they eventually plan to elope. The captain discovers this plan and sends Ralph to the brig. Little Buttercup now reveals her long-held secret. Many years ago, when she ‘practised’ baby-farming, she had cared for two babies, one ‘of low condition’, the other ‘a regular patrician’. She confesses that she mixed up the babies. Ralph was the well-born; the Captain was the low-born. Sir Joseph now realises that Ralph should be the Captain and the Captain should be a lowly sailor. Sir Joseph's marriage with Josephine is now out of the question. Despite his former championing of equality, it does not extend to his own marriage to the daughter of a common sailor. He hands her to Captain Rackstraw. The former Captain, now of humble social rank, is free to marry Buttercup. Sullivan, A. Trial by jury. Operetta in one act. Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. First performed London, 1875    London 417358-2 [33:04]    THE PLAINTIFF, ANGELINA: Ann Hood, sop THE DEFENDANT, EDWIN: Thomas Round, ten THE LEARNED JUDGE: John Reed, bar COUNSEL FOR THE PLAINTIFF: Kenneth Sandford, bar D'Oyly Carte Opera Company; Royal Opera House O/Isidore Godfrey.    The jury is assembled to hear a case of breach of promise. The defendant, Edwin, tells the jury he became bored with the plaintiff, Angelina, and left her for another woman. The Learned Judge admits to having himself done the same thing but the jury and the public can see no wrong in him. Angelina arrives in her wedding dress instantly capturing the hearts of the Judge and jury. She feigns distress as her Counsel outlines Edwin’s betrayal. Edwin offers to marry both Angelina and his new love. At first the Judge finds this reasonable but then rules that it is would be ‘burglary’ (meaning to say ‘bigamy’). Angelina embraces Edwin to demonstrate her love (but thinking of the huge amount of damages Edwin would have to pay). Edwin counters by proclaiming that he is a smoker, a drunkard, and a bully when tipsy and the plaintiff would not be able to live with him (thinking of the lesser damages he would pay). The Judge resolves the case by offering to marry Angelina himself, a successful outcome for all concerned. Sullivan, A. Excerpts from Ruddigore (1887).    Margaret Mitchell, sop; Ella Halman, mezz; Ann Drummond-Grant, cont; Martyn Green, bar; Darrell Fancourt, bass-bar; Richard Watson, bass; D’Oyly Carte Opera Company Ch & O/Isidore Godfrey. Naxos 8.111311/12 [11:39]

13:00 AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ENSEMBLES Part 1 Prepared by Chris Blower With Susan Freeman Sammartini, G.B. Sonata in G.    Brisbane Baroque Trio. Jade JADCD 1030 [09:12] Paganini, N. Quartet no 1 in D minor (c1815; pub. 1976).    Sydney String Quartet. Fine Music concert recording [14:41] Beach, A. Quintet in F sharp minor, op 67 (1907).    Sally Whitwell, pf; Acacia Quartet. Fine Music concert recording [28:43] Sibelius, J. String quartet no 4 n D minor, op 56, Voces intimae (1909).    Flinders Quartet. ABC 481 1982 [29:43] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Orchestral grandeur Prepared by Stephen Wilson With Jansson Antmann Mendelssohn, F. Incidental music to A midsummer night’s dream, op 21 (1826), op 61 (1842).    Sandrine Piau, sop; Delphine Collot, sop; La Chapelle Royale; Collegium Vocale; Champs-Élysées O/Philippe Herreweghe. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2908336 [45:04] Mendelssohn, F. Violin concerto in D minor (1822).    Basle CO/Daniel Hope, vn & dir. DG 479 5305 [22:39] Mendelssohn, F. Symphony no 2 in B flat, op 52, Hymn of praise (1840).    Sarah Jones, sop; Angela Brun, sop; Brad Cooper, ten; Willoughby Symphony Ch & O/Nicholas Milton. Fine Music concert recording [01:13:22]

SATURDAY MATINÉE Choral masterworks Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Stephen Wilson Palestrina, G. da Canticum canticorum, from Fourth book of motets for five voices.    Ensemble William Byrd. Harmonia Mundi 28337-2 [01:16:47] Lassus, O. de Penitential Psalm III: Domine ne in furore tuo (pub. 1584).    Helmut Krebs, ten; Hans Rotzsch, ten; Hans-Olaf Hudemann, bass; Aachen Cathedral Children's Choir; Rudolf Pohl Instrumental Ensemble. Archiv 439 958-2 [22:59] Palestrina, G. da Missa Papae Marcelli (pub. 1567).    Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips. Gimell CDGIMB 400 [36:49] Palestrina, G. da Motet: O Rex gloriæ (pub. 1563).    Westminster Cathedral Choir/James O’Donnell. Hyperion CDA66316 [03:33]

13:00 AUSTRALIAN GUITARISTS Prepared by Chris Blower With Ian MacDonald Sor, F. L’Encouragement, op 34.    Leonard Grigoryan, gui; Slava Grigoryan, gui. ABC 472 224-2 [14:01] Walton, W. Five bagatelles (1971).    Craig Ogden, gui. Nimbus NI 5390 [13:49] Warlock, P. Capriol suite (1926; arr. S. Grigoryan).    Saffire. ABC 476 5695 [09:25] Falla, M. de Four Spanish pieces (1909; arr. E. Grigoryan).    Slava Grigoryan, gui; Leonard Grigoryan, gui. ABC 476 6088 [16:28] Albéniz, I. Asturias, op 47 no 5, from Suite española (1886); Córdoba, op 232 no 4 (1896; arr. Williams).    John Williams, gui. CBS MK 44794 [13:00] Holst, G. St Paul's suite, op 29 no 2 (1912-13; arr. Walsh).    Guitar Trek. ABC 432 698-2 [13:11] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE At the ballet Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Peter Poole Strauss, J. II Ballet music from Die Fledermaus Act II (1874).    Vienna PO/Herbert von Karajan. Decca 478 5630 [07:03] Strauss, J. II Ballet music from Ritter Pásmán, op 441 (1892).    National PO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 430 852-2 [17:55] Massenet, J. Ballet music from Cendrillon (1899).    Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Brilliant Classics 94355 [20:47] Strauss, J. II Ballet: Cinderella (1901). Prelude & Act I    National PO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 430 852-2 [29:18] Strauss, J. II Cinderella, Act II    National PO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 430 852-2 [27:55] Strauss, J. II Cinderella, Act III    National PO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 430 852-2 [32:26]

14:00 AUSTRALIAN GUITARISTS Prepared by Chris Blower With Ian MacDonald Falla, M. de Miller's dance, from The three-cornered hat (1919: arr.); Le tombeau de Claude Debussy (1920; arr.).    Gareth Koch, gui. Canberra School of Music CSM 712181 [07:00] Granados, E. Zambra, from 12 Spanish dances, op 37 (1892-1900; arr. Eriksson).    Saffire. ABC 476 701-2 [06:48] Marcello, A. Oboe concerto in C minor (transcr. Williams).    John Williams, gui; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Kenneth Sillito. CBS MK 39560 [11:44] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Operetta in the afternoon - Die Fledermaus Prepared and presented by Ian MacDonald EISENSTEIN: Robert Gard, ten FALKE: Michael Lewis, bar PRINCE ORLOFSKY: Heather Begg, mezz ROSALINDE: Joan Sutherland, sop ADELE: Monique Brynnel, sop COLONEL FRANK: Gregory Yurisich, bar Australian Opera Ch; Elizabethan Sydney O/Richard Bonynge. Decca D277D2 [01:55:17]    While walking home from a fancy-dress ball, Eisenstein leaves his friend, Dr. Falke, sleeping on a bench so that, when he wakes in the morning, he has to walk home dressed in the costume of a bat (Fledermaus) to the great amusement of passers-by. Two years later, Falke exacts his revenge. Eisenstein is about to go to prison to serve a short sentence for insulting behaviour. Falke persuades him to go first to a party being given by Prince Orlofsky. Falke then suggests to Rosalinde, Eisenstein's wife, that she go to the party disguised as a Hungarian countess so that she may see what her husband is doing instead of going to prison. At the party, Eisenstein flirts with the mysterious 'Countess'. An involvement between Rosalinde's maid, Adele, and the prison governor, Colonel Frank, is also manipulated by Falke. After Eisenstein leaves, another guest, Alfred, invites himself to supper in Rosalinde's room but she is saved when he is taken off to prison in place of Eisenstein. In the morning, all of the guests are summoned to the governor's office and the misunderstandings caused by Falke's plot are resolved happily. Strauss, J. II Die Fledermaus. Act I.    [44:32] Strauss, J. II Die Fledermaus. Act II.    [41:07] Strauss, J. II Die Fledermaus. Act III.    [30:10] Lehár, F. Vilja, from The merry widow (1905).    Joan Sutherland, sop; Ambrosian Light Opera Ch; New Philharmonia O/Richard Bonynge. EMI DTS 571/72 [06:33] Sullivan, A. On a tree by a river, a little tom-tit, from The Mikado (1885); If you go in, you’re sure to win, from Iolanthe (1882).    Thomas Edmonds, ten; Dennis Olsen, bar; Robert Dawe, bar; Adelaide SO/James Christiansen. ABC 480 4510 [04:46]

13:00 AUSTRALIAN GUITARISTS Prepared by Chris Blower With Ian MacDonald Praetorius, M. Four dances, from Terpsichore (pub. 1612; arr. Koch).    Saffire. ABC 476 5695 [09:09] Bach, J.S. Suite in A minor, BWV997 (c1708-17; arr. Williams).    John Williams, gui. Sony SBK 89964 [20:09] Mozart, W. Divertimento in D, K136 (1772; arr. Kain).    Guitar Trek. ABC 432 698-2 [11:51] Piazzolla, A. Histoire du tango (1986; arr. E. Grigoryan).    Edward Grigoryan, vn; Slava Grigoryan, gui. Sony SK63011 [19:00] Boccherini, L. Guitar quintet no 4 in D, Fandango (1798).    Karin Schaupp, gui; Flinders Quartet. ABC 476 4435 [19:50] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE Orchestral grandeur Prepared by Rex Burgess With Ian MacDonald Dvorák, A. Cello concerto no 2 in B minor, op 104 (1895).    Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Berlin PO/Lorin Maazel. CBS M2K 44562 [42:22] Mahler, G. Symphony no 3 in D minor (1893-96).    Lilli Paasikivi, mezz; Sydney Children’s Choir; Female voices of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs; Paul Goodchild, posthorn; Ronald Prussing, tb; Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. Sydney Symphony SSO201101 [01:40:08]

14:00 RUSSIAN CHAMBER Prepared by Chris Blower With Susan Freeman Tchaikovsky, P. String quartet no 1 in D, op 11 (1871).    Amadeus Quartet. DG 479 1924 [27:20] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE At the ballet Prepared by Gerald Holder With Susan Freeman Thomas, A. Ballet music from Hamlet (1868).    National PO/Richard Bonynge. LP Decca SXDL 7583 [22:21] Grainger, P. The warriors, music to an imaginary ballet (1916).    City of Birmingham SO/Simon Rattle. EMI 5 56412 2 [18:42] Rebel, J-F. Ballet: Les élémens (1737).    Australian CO/Christopher Hogwood. Fine Music tape archive [23:17] Lehár, F. Ballet: The merry widow (1905; arr. Lanchbery, Abbott).    State O of Victoria/John Lanchbery. ABC 465 426-2 [01:16:57]

13:00 RUSSIAN CHAMBER Prepared by Chris Blower With Paul Roper Prokofiev, S. Five melodies, op 35b (1925).    David Oistrakh, vn; Vladimir Yampolski, pf. Brilliant Classics 8402 [12:48] Borodin, A. String quartet no 1 in A (1875-78).    Vienna Konzerthaus Quartet. Westminster RC 8808678121735 [40:32] 14:00 SATURDAY MATINEE Choral masterworks Prepared and presented by Paul Roper Haydn, J. Oratorio: Il ritorno di Tobia, Hob.XXI:1 (1775).    Sophie Karthäuser, sop; Roberta Invernizzi, sop; Ann Hallenberg, cont; Anders J. Dahlin, ten; Nikolay Borchev, bass; Cologne Vocal Ensemble; Capella Augustina/Andreas Spering. Naxos 8.570300/02 [02:49:04] Haydn, J. Motet: Insanæ et vanæ curæ, Hob.XXI:3c (1784).    Tölz Boys' Choir; Tafelmusik/Bruno Weil. Sony SK 66260 [06:05]

14:00 RUSSIAN CHAMBER Prepared by Chris Blower With Anne-Louise Luccarini Glazunov, A. Saxophone quartet, op 109 (1932).    Rollin' Phones. BIS CD-466 [27:04] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared and presented by Anne-Louise Luccarini Offenbach, J. The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein. Operetta in three acts. Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. First performed Paris, 1867.    Offenbach, J. The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein, Act I    [55:37] Offenbach, J. The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein, Act II    [36:32] Offenbach, J. The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein, Act III    [39:16]    GRAND DUCHESS: Huguette Tourangeau, mezz PRINCE PAUL: Richard Stilwell, ten BARON PUCK: Douglas Perry, bass FRITZ: John Walker, ten GENERAL BOUM: Donald Gramm, bar WANDA: Susan Belling, sop BARON GROG: Jack Davidson, bass Sante Fe Opera Ch & O/John Crosby. Gala GL 100.552 [02:11:37]    In 1720, the charming 20-year-old Grand Duchess of Gerolstein has, however, been brought up to have her own way and is a veritable tyrant. She is unhappy because she has been betrothed to the foppish Prince Paul so Baron Puck generates a war to amuse her. She decides to review her troops and, in doing so, falls desperately in love with the handsome soldier, Fritz. The Duchess immediately makes him a corporal, then a sergeant, lieutenant and captain. Finally, to spite General Boum who commands the army, she makes Fritz commander-in-chief and sends him to conquer the enemy. Fritz, with the help of 300,000 bottles of wine, wins the battle easily by making the whole opposing army drunk. The delighted Duchess finds herself more enamoured of him than ever but he shows that he prefers his sweetheart, Wanda, and he displeases the Duchess by asking permission to marry Wanda. Infuriated, the Duchess conspires to assassinate Fritz upon his return from the wedding ceremony. She changes her mind as she is now involved in a new affair with Baron Grog but, on realising that he has a wife and four children, she decides to marry her original betrothed, Prince Paul. Fritz is stripped of his military ranks but he can now leave the army, return to Wanda, and become a village schoolmaster.

13:00 RUSSIAN CHAMBER Prepared by Chris Blower With Jansson Antmann Glière, R. Eight pieces, op 39 (1909).    Eleonora Turovsky, vn; Yuli Turovsky, vc. Chandos CHAN 8652 [17:05] Borodin, A. Trio in G.    Alexander Detisov, vn; Alexander Polonsky, vn; Alexander Osokin, vc. Brilliant Classics 94410 [18:53] Tchaikovsky, P. Piano trio in A minor, op 50, In memory of a great artist (1881-82).    Beaux Arts Trio. Philips 422 400-2 [46:33] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Orchestral grandeur Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Jansson Antmann Saeverud, H. The devil’s five-hop; Hymn against the Boyg; Mixed company, from Peer Gynt suite, op 28 (1947).    Iceland SO/Bjarte Engeset. Naxos 8.557018 [07:47] Svendsen, J. Symphony no 2 in B flat, op 15 (1876).    Danish National RSO/Thomas Dausgaard. Chandos CHAN 9932 [33:56] Grieg, E. Incidental music to Peer Gynt, op 23 (1874-75).    Malmö Chamber Choir & SO/Bjarte Engeset. Naxos 8.570871-72 [01:39:54]

13:00 LESSER-KNOWN ITALIANS Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Jules Laurent Spagnoletti, P. The Lancer’s quadrilles.    Adelaide SO/Carl Pini. LP ABC AC 1036 [07:01] Romaniello, L. Suite.    Raffaele La Ragione, mand; Giacomo Ferrari, pf. Brilliant Classics 95096 [09:56] Araia, F. Cadrò, ma qual si mira, from Berenice (1734).    Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; Il Giardino Armonico/Giovanni Antonini. Decca 478 1521 [06:17] Molino, F. Bolero; Fandango with variations.    René Mora, gui. Tanidos SRD-223 [11:19] Briccialdi, G. Wind quintet in D, op 124.    Avalon Wind Quintet. Naxos 8.553410 [15:53] Zamboni, G. Sonata, op 1 (pub. 1718).    Edin Karamazov, lute. Decca 478 1077 [07:58] Stratico, M. Violin concerto in G minor.    Giulano Carmignola, vn; Venice Baroque O/Andrea Marcon. Archiv 477 6606 [20:30] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Jules Laurent Romberg, S. Maytime. Operetta in three acts. Libretto by Rida Johnson Young and Cyrus Wood. First performed New York, 1917.    Romberg, S. Maytime, Act I    [36:11] Romberg, S. Maytime, Act II    [14:43] Romberg, S. Maytime, Act III    [28:00]    YOUNG OTTILIE: Danielle McCormick, sop RICHARD: Joshua Kohl, ten OTTILIE : Robin De Leon, sop COLONEL VAN ZANDT: Michael Hix, bar Ohio Light Opera Ch & O/Steven Byess. Albany Records TROY 808/809 [01:18:50]    The story, set in New York, is told in episodes covering a long period, from 1840 to the early 20th century. Wealthy young Ottilie van Zandt is in love with Richard Wayne, a foreman in her father's cooperage. While Richard is away, her father marries her, against her will, to her cousin, a wealthy ‘drunken libertine’. When Richard returns and learns of the marriage, he marries another woman on an impulse. Years later, they meet when both are single again. Ottilie is about to be evicted from her home but Richard buys the property, saving her from bankruptcy and eviction but, still they do not marry. Many years later, their grandchildren meet and marry and find the happiness that eluded their grandparents. Romberg, S. Music from the film The student prince.    Norma Giusti, sop; Mario Lanza, ten; Cinecitta Studio O/Paul Barron. Sepia Records 1200 [39:31] Romberg, S. Dance, my darlings, from May wine (1938).    Shirlee Emmons, sop; O/Sigmund Romberg. Naxos 8.110886 [04:35] Romberg, S. Just once around the clock, from May wine.    Jo Cameron, mezz; O/Sigmund Romberg. Naxos 8.110886 [05:07] Romberg, S. Something new is in my heart, from May wine.    Lois Hunt, sop; O/Sigmund Romberg. Naxos 8.110886 [05:18]

14:00 SPANISH CHAMBER Prepared by Chris Blower With Jules Laurent Turina, J. Sonata no 1 in D, op 51 (1929).    Macarena Martínez, vn; Juan Escalera, pf. Brilliant Classics 95626 [11:50] Granados, E. Valses poéticos (1887).    Pro Arte Guitar Trio. ASV WHL 2061 [14:35] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Choral masterworks Prepared by Stephen Wilson With Jules Laurent Coleridge-Taylor, S. Scenes from The song of Hiawatha, op 30 (1898).    Coleridge-Taylor, S. Scene 1: Hiawatha's wedding feast    [34:07] Coleridge-Taylor, S. Scene 2: The death of Minnehaha    [37:01] Coleridge-Taylor, S. Scene 3: Hiawatha's departure    [48:11]    Helen Field, sop; Arthur Davies, ten; Bryn Terfel, bass-bar; Welsh National Ch & O/Kenneth Alwyn. Argo 430 356-2 Coleridge-Taylor, S. Waltz no 6 in C minor.    Robin Ruys, pf. Fine Music concert recording [03:43] Coleridge-Taylor, S. Petite suite de concert, op 77 (1910).    RTÉ Concert O/Adrian Leaper. Marco Polo 8.223516 [15:52]

13:00 SPANISH CHAMBER Prepared by Chris Blower With Ian MacDonald Sarasate, P. de Concert fantasy on Carmen, op 25 (c1883; arr. Francescatti).    Sarah Chang, vn; Sandra Rivers, pf. EMI CDC 7 54352 2 [12:07] Arriaga, J. String quartet no 1 in D minor (1821-22).    Chilingirian Quartet. CRD 33123 [25:09] Oltra, M. Three seasons (1989).    Bernat Castillejo, fl; Adolf Pla, pf. la ma de guido LMG2025 [11:29] Turina, J. Piano trio in F (1904).    Trío Arbós. Naxos 8.555870 [29:09] Tárrega, F. Recuerdos de la Alhambra.    John Williams, guitar CBS MK 44794 [03:53] 14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE At the ballet Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Paolo Hooke Shostakovich, D. Ballet: The lady and the hooligan (1962).    Minsko SO/Walter Mnatsakanov. Russian Disc RD 10 033 [51:38] Shostakovich, D. Ballet suite no 3 (1952).    Royal Scottish NO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 7000/1 [15:46] Shostakovich, D. Ballet: The limpid stream, op 39 (1935; arr. Rhozdestvensky).    Royal Stockholm PO/Gennady Rhozhdestvensky. Chandos CHAN 9423 [01:08:31]

14:00 SPANISH CHAMBER Prepared by Chris Blower With Angela Cockburn Sor, F. L'encouragement, op 34.    Robert Kubica, gui; Wilma van Berkel, gui. Naxos 8.553302 [13:35] Falla, M. de Suite populaire espagnole (1914-15).    David Pereira, vc; David Bollard, pf. Tall Poppies TP078 [12:46]   14:30 SATURDAY MATINÉE Operetta in the afternoon Prepared and presented by Angela Cockburn Sullivan, A. Utopia Limited. Operetta in two acts. Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. First performed London, 1893.    Sullivan, A. Utopia Limited, Act I    London 436 816-2 [01:06:53] Sullivan, A. Utopia Limited, Act II    London 436 816-2 [44:23]    SCAPHIO: John Reed, voice PHANTIS: John Ayldon, bass-bar KING PARAMOUNT: Kenneth Sandford, bar LADY SOPHY: Lyndsie Holland, cont PRINCESS ZARA: Pamela Field, sop CAPTAIN FITZBATTLEAXE: Meston Reid, ten D’Oyly Carte Opera Ch: Royal PO/Royston Nash.    Utopia is an idyllic South Pacific island with a lazy, langorous lifestyle for everyone except the Public Exploder, and two malevolent Wise Men, Scaphio and Phantis, whose job is to spy on the King and keep him in line. The King himself is a great admirer of all things British: he has hired an English governess, Lady Sophy, for his two younger daughters, and sent the eldest, Zara, to be educated at Girton College, Cambridge. His feelings for Lady Sophy are not returned because she believes what she's read about him in the local scandal sheet, [The Palace Peeper]. Zara returns, bringing with her six men, the Flowers of Progress, who represent all the good things about British culture: army, navy, law, the city, drainage-and-roads, and censorship. Zara is in love with one of them, Captain Fitzbattleaxe, who embodies the Army. Zara is shocked at the influence of Scaphio and Phantis over the King, and persuades him to let the Flowers of Progress take over the day-to-day running of the island and declare it a Company Limited. There's a cabinet meeting and a formal reception, but the angry Scaphio and Phantis, along with the Public Exploder, are plotting revolution. Some members of the Flowers of Progress are enjoying the attention of the island girls. The King explains the origin of the stories in the paper to Sophy (he wrote them himself) and they fall into each other’s arms. The three plotters return with a rebellious crowd; everything is just too perfect to be tolerated. The King asks Zara what to do, and she remembers one more feature of Britain's greatness, Government by Political Party, which makes sure nothing is ever really done as one party always undoes what the other party puts in place. Everyone is delighted. Sullivan, A. Suite no 1, from Victoria and Merrie England (1897).    Royal PO/Royston Nash. London 436 816-2 [11:14]