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3:00 pm - Saturday Matinee

4:00 pm - Saturday Matinee

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]

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

Operetta, Oratorio and major Symphonic music featured in special programs to entertain on Saturday afternoons

Operetta, Oratorio and major Symphonic music featured in special programs to entertain on Saturday afternoons

Saturday Matinee

Saturday Matinee -  21 March 2026

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]

14:00 ITALIAN CHAMBER Part 2 Prepared by Chris Blower With Peter Poole
Giuliani, M. Variazioni concertanti, op 130. &nbsp;&nbsp; Pepe Romero, gui; Celedonio Romero, gui. Philips 454 262-2 [13:27] Bassi, L. Fantasy on themes from Verdi&rsquo;s Rigoletto (1885). &nbsp;&nbsp; Seunghee Lee, cl; Arlene Shrut, pf. Summit Records DCD 276 [13:02] 
14:30 SATURDAY MATIN&Eacute;E 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. &nbsp;&nbsp; Sullivan, A. Haddon Hall, Act I &nbsp;&nbsp; [56:59] Sullivan, A. Haddon Hall, Act II &nbsp;&nbsp; [30:33] Sullivan, A. Haddon Hall, Act III &nbsp;&nbsp; [25:22] &nbsp;&nbsp; SIR GEORGE VERNON: Laurence Reed, bar RUPERT VERNON: Lee Power, bar DOROTHY VERNON: Elsie Broadbent, sop JOHN MANNERS: Roy Foulsham, ten Soloists &amp; Choir of Cheam Operatic Society; Southern Festival O/David Harding. LP Pearl SHE 566/7 [01:52:54] &nbsp;&nbsp; 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&rsquo;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). &nbsp;&nbsp; Royal Liverpool PO/David Lloyd-Jones. Naxos 8.570144 [17:33]

Saturday Matinee -  14 March 2026

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]

13:00 ITALIAN CHAMBER Part 1 Prepared by Chris Blower With Ross Hayes
Bazzini, A. Three pieces in sonata form, op 44 (1864). &nbsp;&nbsp; Chloe Hanslip, vn; Caspar Frantz, pf. Naxos 8.570800 [19:25] Salieri, A. Concerto in C (1774). &nbsp;&nbsp; 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. &nbsp;&nbsp; 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). &nbsp;&nbsp; Amadeus Quartet. DG 479 1924 [23:24] 
14:30 SATURDAY MATINEE Orchestral grandeur Prepared by Ron Crause With Susan Freeman
Rachmaninov, S. Caprice boh&eacute;mien, op 12 (1892-94). &nbsp;&nbsp; BBC PO/Gianandrea Noseda. Chandos CHAN 10677 [17:55] Rachmaninov, S. Symphonic dances, op 45 (1940). &nbsp;&nbsp; Melbourne SO/Vanco Cavdarski. ABC AO 7058/9 [36:36] Rachmaninov, S. Symphonic poem: The Isle of the Dead, op 29 (1909). &nbsp;&nbsp; Sydney SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. Exton EXCL-00018 [20:01] Rachmaninov, S. Symphony no 2 in E minor, op 27 (1906-07). &nbsp;&nbsp; London SO/Gennady Rozhdestvensky. IMP PCD 904 [01:06:13]

Saturday Matinee -  7 March 2026

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]

14:00 SPANISH CHAMBER Prepared by Paul Cooke With Dan Bickel
Falla, M. de Suite populaire espagnole (1914-15). &nbsp;&nbsp; Rachel Scott, vc; Anthony Schulz, accordion. Rachel Scott 2014 [08:52] Rodrigo, J. Sonata pimpante (1966). &nbsp;&nbsp; Eva L&eacute;on, vn; Olga Vinokur, pf. Naxos 8.572648 [17:01] 
14:30 SATURDAY MATIN&Eacute;E Choral masterworks Prepared and presented by Dan Bickel
Berlioz, H. Te Deum, op 22 (1849). &nbsp;&nbsp; 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). &nbsp;&nbsp; V&eacute;ronique Gens, sop; Paul Agnew, ten; Olivier Lallouette, bar; Laurent Naouri, bass-bar; Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Caton, bass; Collegium Vocale, La Chapelle Royale; Champs-&Eacute;lys&eacute;es O/Philippe Herreweghe, . Harmonia Mundi HMG 501632.33 [01:34:58]

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