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Classical Connections

John chats with Louis Fields from Charles Wood Summer School about this year's event, and our Album of the Week features music from Finland.

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Music Played

  • Leonard Bernstein

    Overture to Candide: Overture to Candide

    Performer: Carl Davis. Performer: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

  • John Rutter

    Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

    Performer: John Rutter. Performer: City of London Sinfonia. Featured Artist: Harry Bicket.

  • Gustav Holst

    The Jupiter Hymn (From 'The Planets') Arr. Andre Rieu - ARV

    Music Arranger: André Rieu. Orchestra: Johann Strauss Orchestra.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assai

    Performer: The London Pops Orchestra. Performer: Nelson Corbin.

  • Frédéric Chopin

    Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66

    Performer: Lang Lang.

  • Pietro Mascagni

    Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo

    Performer: Orchestra of La Scala, Milan. Performer: Herbert von Karajan.

  • Georges Bizet

    L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2: IV. Farandole

    Performer: Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra. Performer: Felix Slatkin.

  • Charles Wood

    O Thou the Central Orb

    Performer: The Sixteen. Performer: Harry Christophers. Featured Artist: Neil Martin.

  • Various Artists

    Vesti la giubba

    Performer: José Carreras.

  • Dmitry Shostakovich

    Chamber Symphony in F Major, Op. 73a: II. Moderato con moto Rumblings of Unrest and Anticipation

    Music Arranger: Rudolf Barshai. Orchestra: Lausanne Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Joshua Weilerstein.

  • Reynaldo Hahn

    À Chloris

    Performer: Jeni Montrose. Performer: Geoffrey Duce.

  • John Rutter

    Suite Antique: Waltz

    Performer: Don Bailey. Performer: Laura Logan Brandenburg.

  • Alexander Glazunov

    Rêverie orientale, Op. 14 No. 2 pour clarinette et quatuor à cordes

    Performer: Amici Chamber Ensemble.

  • Pyotr Tchaikovsky

    Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato

    Performer: Joshua Bell. Performer: The Cleveland Orchestra. Featured Artist: Vladimir Ashkenazy.

  • Vaughan Williams

    Symphony No. 5 in D - 3. Romanza

    Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Performer: Sir Roger Norrington.

  • Jacques Offenbach

    Orpheus in the Underworld: Overture

    Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Performer: Norman Sattler.

  • Jerry Bock

    Fiddler on the Roof: If I Were a Rich Man

    Performer: Vienna Philharmonic. Performer: Lorenzo Viotti. Featured Artist: Bryn Terfel.

  • Gustav Holst

    Brook Green Suite: Prelude

    Performer: Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Performer: Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Featured Artist: Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

  • Gustav Holst

    Brook Green Suite: Air

    Performer: Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

  • Jean Sibelius

    Kuolema, Op. 44: I. Valse triste

    Performer: Esa‐Pekka Salonen. Performer: Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra.

  • Herb Magidson

    The Masquerade Is Over

    Composer: Allie Wrubel. Composer: Allie Wrubel. Performer: VOCES8. Performer: VOCES8. Music Arranger: Blake Morgan. Music Arranger: Blake Morgan.

Broadcast

  • Sun 9 Aug 2026 19:03
    BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle