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SUNDAY SPECIAL
Shostakovich the orchestrator
Prepared by Paul Cooke
With Robert Gilchrist



Tischenko, B. Cello concerto no 1 (1963; orch. Shostakovich).    Alexander Ivashkin, vc; Russian State SO/Valery Polyansky. 
Chandos CHAN 9792 [29:27]

Youmans, V. Tea for two (arr. Shostakovich).    SBS Youth O/Matthew Krel. 
SBS Music SBS 0007-2 [03:52]

Mussorgsky, M. Prelude to Khovanshchina (1872-80; orch. Shostakovich).    Vienna PO/Valery Gergiev. 
Philips 468 526-2 [05:48]

Mussorgsky, M. Coronation scene, from Boris Godounov (arr. Shostakovich 1940).    Kirov Opera Ch; Kirov O/Valery Gergiev. 
Philips 442 775-2 [06:09]

Schumann, R. Violin concerto in A minor, op 129 (1850; orch. Shostakovich).    Gidon Kremer, vn; Boston SO/Seiji Ozawa. 
DG 439 890-2 [22:30]

Fleischmann, B. Rothschild’s violin (1939-41; compl. and orch. Shostakovich 1944).    Marina Shaguch, sop; Konstantin Pluzhnikov, ten; Ilya Levinsky, ten; Sergei Leiferkus, bass; Rotterdam PO/Gennady Rozhdestvensky. 
RCA 09026-68434-2 [41:15]

SUNDAY SPECIAL Shostakovich the orchestrator Prepared by Paul Cooke With Robert Gilchrist
 Tischenko, B. Cello concerto no 1 (1963; orch. Shostakovich). &nbsp;&nbsp; Alexander Ivashkin, vc; Russian State SO/Valery Polyansky. Chandos CHAN 9792 [29:27] Youmans, V. Tea for two (arr. Shostakovich). &nbsp;&nbsp; SBS Youth O/Matthew Krel. SBS Music SBS 0007-2 [03:52] Mussorgsky, M. Prelude to Khovanshchina (1872-80; orch. Shostakovich). &nbsp;&nbsp; Vienna PO/Valery Gergiev. Philips 468 526-2 [05:48] Mussorgsky, M. Coronation scene, from Boris Godounov (arr. Shostakovich 1940). &nbsp;&nbsp; Kirov Opera Ch; Kirov O/Valery Gergiev. Philips 442 775-2 [06:09] Schumann, R. Violin concerto in A minor, op 129 (1850; orch. Shostakovich). &nbsp;&nbsp; Gidon Kremer, vn; Boston SO/Seiji Ozawa. DG 439 890-2 [22:30] Fleischmann, B. Rothschild&rsquo;s violin (1939-41; compl. and orch. Shostakovich 1944). &nbsp;&nbsp; Marina Shaguch, sop; Konstantin Pluzhnikov, ten; Ilya Levinsky, ten; Sergei Leiferkus, bass; Rotterdam PO/Gennady Rozhdestvensky. RCA 09026-68434-2 [41:15]

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.

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Sunday Special  29 June 2025 - Shostakovich the orchestrator

 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]

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