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Havergal Brian, born 29 January 1876
Prepared by Paul Cooke
With Veronica Bondarew



Brian, H. English suite no 1, op 12 (1906).    New Russia State SO/Alexander Walker. 
Naxos 8.572833 [25:51]

Brian, H. Three illuminations (1916).    Sholto Kynoch, pf. 
Stone Records 5060192780154 [06:07]

Brian, H. Legend.    Jonathan Stone,vn; Sholto Kynoch, pf. 
Stone Records 5060192780154 [06:52]

Brian, H. Violin concerto in C (1934-35).    Lorraine McAslan, vn; Royal Scottish NO/Martyn Brabbins. 
Dutton Epoch CDLX 7296 [36:41]

Brian, H. Symphony no 4, Psalm of victory, mvt 2 (1932-33).    Jana Valaskova, sop; Czecho-Slovak RSO, Bratislava/Adrian Leaper. 
Marco Polo 8.223447 [11:19]

Brian, H. Symphony no 32 in A flat (1968).    NSO of Ireland/Adrian Leaper. 
Marco Polo 8.223481 [20:44]

SUNDAY SPECIAL Havergal Brian, born 29 January 1876 Prepared by Paul Cooke With Veronica Bondarew
 Brian, H. English suite no 1, op 12 (1906). &nbsp;&nbsp; New Russia State SO/Alexander Walker. Naxos 8.572833 [25:51] Brian, H. Three illuminations (1916). &nbsp;&nbsp; Sholto Kynoch, pf. Stone Records 5060192780154 [06:07] Brian, H. Legend. &nbsp;&nbsp; Jonathan Stone,vn; Sholto Kynoch, pf. Stone Records 5060192780154 [06:52] Brian, H. Violin concerto in C (1934-35). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lorraine McAslan, vn; Royal Scottish NO/Martyn Brabbins. Dutton Epoch CDLX 7296 [36:41] Brian, H. Symphony no 4, Psalm of victory, mvt 2 (1932-33). &nbsp;&nbsp; Jana Valaskova, sop; Czecho-Slovak RSO, Bratislava/Adrian Leaper. Marco Polo 8.223447 [11:19] Brian, H. Symphony no 32 in A flat (1968). &nbsp;&nbsp; NSO of Ireland/Adrian Leaper. Marco Polo 8.223481 [20:44]

Always different, always classical, our Sunday Special brings you special events, special themes and anniversary programs.

Always different, always classical, our Sunday Special brings you special events, special themes and anniversary programs.

Sunday Special

Sunday Special  18 January 2026 - Havergal Brian, born 29 January 1876

 SUNDAY SPECIAL
Muzio Clementi's legacy, Part 1
Prepared by Rita Felton
With Veronica Bondarew



Clementi, M. Sonata in G minor, op 50 no 3, Didone abbandonata (pub. 1821).    Mario Patuzzi, pf. 
Nuova Era 7210 [24:01]

Field, J. Nocturne no 17 in E (1832).    Benjamin Frith, pf. 
Naxos 8.550762 [11:00]

Moscheles, I. Quatre grandes études de concert, op 111 (1845).    Piers Lane, pf. 
Helios CDH55387 [15:04]

Clementi, M. Musical characteristics, op 19 (1787/1807).    Howard Shelley, pf. 
Hyperion CDA 67850 [21:07]

Moscheles, I. Piano concerto no 7 in C minor, op 93, Pathétique (1835).    Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley, pf & dir. 
Hyperion CDA67385 [22:17]

Field, J. Sonata in C minor, op 1 no 3 (1801).    Miceál O'Rourke, pf. 
Chandos CHAN 8787 [15:32]

SUNDAY SPECIAL Muzio Clementi's legacy, Part 1 Prepared by Rita Felton With Veronica Bondarew
 Clementi, M. Sonata in G minor, op 50 no 3, Didone abbandonata (pub. 1821). &nbsp;&nbsp; Mario Patuzzi, pf. Nuova Era 7210 [24:01] Field, J. Nocturne no 17 in E (1832). &nbsp;&nbsp; Benjamin Frith, pf. Naxos 8.550762 [11:00] Moscheles, I. Quatre grandes &eacute;tudes de concert, op 111 (1845). &nbsp;&nbsp; Piers Lane, pf. Helios CDH55387 [15:04] Clementi, M. Musical characteristics, op 19 (1787/1807). &nbsp;&nbsp; Howard Shelley, pf. Hyperion CDA 67850 [21:07] Moscheles, I. Piano concerto no 7 in C minor, op 93, Path&eacute;tique (1835). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley, pf &amp; dir. Hyperion CDA67385 [22:17] Field, J. Sonata in C minor, op 1 no 3 (1801). &nbsp;&nbsp; Mice&aacute;l O'Rourke, pf. Chandos CHAN 8787 [15:32]

Sunday Special - 15 March 2026 - Muzio Clementi's legacy, Part 1

 SUNDAY SPECIAL
For International Women's Day
Prepared by Susanne von Richter
With Veronica Bondarew



Jacquet de la Guerre, E-C. Sonata V in A minor (1707).    Lina Tur Bonet, baroque vn; Patxi Montero, bass viol; Kenneth Weiss, hpd. 
Pan Classics PC 10380 [09:27]

Isabella Leonarda. Dixit Dominus, from Salmi concertati, op 19 (pub. 1698).    Cappella Artemisia/Candace Smith. 
Brilliant Classics 96626 [08:35]

Martines, M. Sinfonia in C (1770).    Bay Area Women’s PO/JoAnn Falletta. 
Newport Classic NCD 60102 [15:02]

Schumann, Clara Piano trio, op 17 (pub. 1847).    Eva Zurbrügg, vn; Angela Schwartz, vc; Erika Radermacher, pf. 
SRI 002.2 [27:25]

Kats-Chernin, E. Re-inventions (2009).    Genevieve Lacey, rec; Flinders Quartet. 
ABC 481 6430 [23:59]

Carr-Boyd, A. Flying west for recorder, cello and harpsichord (2014).    Thoroughbass/Diana Weston, hpd & dir. 
Wirripang Wirr 066 [10:12]

Finch, C. Celtic concerto.    Catrin Finch, hp; Sinfonia Cymru/John Rutter. 
DG 479 0497 [12:53]



 

SUNDAY SPECIAL For International Women's Day Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Veronica Bondarew
 Jacquet de la Guerre, E-C. Sonata V in A minor (1707). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lina Tur Bonet, baroque vn; Patxi Montero, bass viol; Kenneth Weiss, hpd. Pan Classics PC 10380 [09:27] Isabella Leonarda. Dixit Dominus, from Salmi concertati, op 19 (pub. 1698). &nbsp;&nbsp; Cappella Artemisia/Candace Smith. Brilliant Classics 96626 [08:35] Martines, M. Sinfonia in C (1770). &nbsp;&nbsp; Bay Area Women&rsquo;s PO/JoAnn Falletta. Newport Classic NCD 60102 [15:02] Schumann, Clara Piano trio, op 17 (pub. 1847). &nbsp;&nbsp; Eva Zurbr&uuml;gg, vn; Angela Schwartz, vc; Erika Radermacher, pf. SRI 002.2 [27:25] Kats-Chernin, E. Re-inventions (2009). &nbsp;&nbsp; Genevieve Lacey, rec; Flinders Quartet. ABC 481 6430 [23:59] Carr-Boyd, A. Flying west for recorder, cello and harpsichord (2014). &nbsp;&nbsp; Thoroughbass/Diana Weston, hpd &amp; dir. Wirripang Wirr 066 [10:12] Finch, C. Celtic concerto. &nbsp;&nbsp; Catrin Finch, hp; Sinfonia Cymru/John Rutter. DG 479 0497 [12:53] 
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Sunday Special  8 March 2026 - For International Women's Day

 SUNDAY SPECIAL
Welsh harpists celebrating John Thomas
Prepared by Paul Cooke
With Peter Poole



Thomas, J. Cambria (1863).    Lipman Harp Duo. 
Naxos 8.570372 [10:19]

Mozart, W. Andantino, from Flute and harp concerto in C, K299 (1778; arr. Granger with cadenza by Thomas).    Sally Walker, fl; Emily Granger, hp. 
Avie AV 2626 [08:53]

Parish Alvars, E. Harp concerto in G minor, op 81 (1842).    Elizabeth Hainen, hp; Bulgarian National RO/Rossen Milanov. 
Avie AV 2221 [30:52]

Britten, B. This little babe; Interlude (andante pastorale); In freezing winter night, from A ceremony of carols, op 28 (1942).    James Clark, treb; Julian Godlee, treb; Osian Ellis, hp; Choir of King’s College, Cambridge/David Willcocks. 
EMI 5 62796 2 [09:10]

Mathias, W. Harp concerto, op 50 (1970).    Osian Ellis, hp; London SO/David Atherton. 
Lyrita SRCD.325 [26:32]

Rubbra, E. The jade mountain, op 116 (1962).    Lucy Crowe, sop; Catrin Finch, hp. 
Chandos CHAN 20182 [08:36]

Finch, C. Celtic concerto.    Catrin Finch, hp; Sinfonia Cymru/John Rutter. 
DG 479 0497 [12:53]

SUNDAY SPECIAL Welsh harpists celebrating John Thomas Prepared by Paul Cooke With Peter Poole
 Thomas, J. Cambria (1863). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lipman Harp Duo. Naxos 8.570372 [10:19] Mozart, W. Andantino, from Flute and harp concerto in C, K299 (1778; arr. Granger with cadenza by Thomas). &nbsp;&nbsp; Sally Walker, fl; Emily Granger, hp. Avie AV 2626 [08:53] Parish Alvars, E. Harp concerto in G minor, op 81 (1842). &nbsp;&nbsp; Elizabeth Hainen, hp; Bulgarian National RO/Rossen Milanov. Avie AV 2221 [30:52] Britten, B. This little babe; Interlude (andante pastorale); In freezing winter night, from A ceremony of carols, op 28 (1942). &nbsp;&nbsp; James Clark, treb; Julian Godlee, treb; Osian Ellis, hp; Choir of King&rsquo;s College, Cambridge/David Willcocks. EMI 5 62796 2 [09:10] Mathias, W. Harp concerto, op 50 (1970). &nbsp;&nbsp; Osian Ellis, hp; London SO/David Atherton. Lyrita SRCD.325 [26:32] Rubbra, E. The jade mountain, op 116 (1962). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lucy Crowe, sop; Catrin Finch, hp. Chandos CHAN 20182 [08:36] Finch, C. Celtic concerto. &nbsp;&nbsp; Catrin Finch, hp; Sinfonia Cymru/John Rutter. DG 479 0497 [12:53]

Sunday Special 18 January 2026 - Havergal Brian, born 29 January 1876

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