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In our previous programme we explored Mozart and Weber, who established the clarinet as a solo instrument of both lyricism and drama. Today we continue with three more concertos that show its remarkable versatility.

Carl Stamitz – Clarinet Concerto No. 3 in B-flat major (c. 1770s)

Louis Spohr – Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 26 (1808)

Aaron Copland – Clarinet Concerto (1948) written for jazz legend Benny Goodman, and in our recording, played by Bennie Goodman.

Across these three concertos we hear the clarinet’s astonishing adaptability: elegant and poised in Stamitz, Romantic and dramatic in Spohr, and jazz-infused yet lyrical in Copland.

Together, they reveal the clarinet as an instrument capable of inhabiting many voices, from Classical grace to Romantic passion to modern freedom. Carl Stamitz- Clarinet Concerto No. 3 in B-Flat Major Performed by Sabine Meyer with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields conducted by Iona Brown · Carl Stamitz- Clarinet Concerto No. 3 in B-Flat Major Performed by Sabine Meyer with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields conducted by Iona Brown · Carl Stamitz- Clarinet Concerto No. 3 in B-Flat Major Performed by Sabine Meyer with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields conducted by Iona Brown · Louis Spohr - Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 26 Performed by Emma Johnson with the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Gerard Schwarz · Louis Spohr - Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 26 Performed by Emma Johnson with the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Gerard Schwarz · Louis Spohr - Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 26 Performed by Emma Johnson with the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Gerard Schwarz · Aaron Copland - Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra (with Piano and Harp) Performed by Benny Goodman and the Columbia Symphony Orchestra. The conductor is not named. · Malcolm Arnold - Sonatina for clarinet and piano, Op. 29 (1951) 3. Furioso Performed by Emma Johnson and Malcolm Martineau

In our second concerto programme, we followed the clarinet’s journey from its Classical beginnings with Carl Stamitz, through the drama of Spohr’s Romantic concerto, and into the twentieth century with Copland’s jazz-inflected masterpiece. These large-scale works showed the clarinet as a commanding soloist on the concert stage.

Today’s companion programme offers a more intimate view. Instead of grand concertos, we hear shorter works — each chosen to illustrate another shade of the clarinet’s tone. From sparkling virtuosity to warm lyricism, from salon charm to modern colour, these pieces reveal just how adaptable the instrument can be.

Conclusion

Together with the concertos of Stamitz, Spohr, and Copland, these miniatures give us a fuller portrait of the clarinet. We hear the same instrument that can hold its own against an orchestra also whisper in delicate colours, dance with wit and grace, or sing in poetic stillness.

The clarinet’s voice is many-sided: it is Classical and Romantic, lyrical and jazzy, intimate and powerful. Heard alongside the concertos, this selection completes the picture — reminding us why composers across centuries have returned again and again to its warm, human tone.

I would like to invite you to join me on Monday evening at 7:30, because I am going to feature the clarinet’s relative, the Saxophone, in a programme of most interesting music. Please join me! Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581 “Stadler” III. Menuetto Performed by Sabine Meyer with the Wiener Streichsextett, conducted by Bruno Schneider · Gerald Finzi_ 5 Bagatelles for clarinet and piano, Op. 23_ 2. Romance - Andante tranquillo Performed by Emma Johnson and Malcolm Martineau · Louis Spohr_ Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 26_ 3. Rondo (Vivace) Performed by Andreas Ottensamer with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin · Jean Francaix - Tema con variazioni (Version for Clarinet & String Orchestra) Performed by Oleg Shebeta-Dragan with the Odense Symphony Orchestra conducted by Anna Skryleva · Robert Schumann - Fantasiestücke, Op. 73_ No. 1, Zart und mit Ausdruck Performed by Martin Fröst and Roland Pöntinen · Heinrich Sutermeister - Capriccio for Clarinet Solo in A Major Performed by Karl Leister · Jacob Gade – Jealousy Performed by the Greg Eaton Clarinet Quartet · Claude Debussy - Petite pièce, L. 127 Performed by Nicolas Baldeyrou and Bertrand Chamayou · Malcolm Arnold_ Sonatina for clarinet and piano, Op. 29 (1951) 3. Furioso Performed by Emma Johnson and Malcolm Martineau · Joseph Horovitz - Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano_ III. Con brio Performed by Jaren Hinckley and Vince Humphries · Bernhard Krol - Fantasiestücke, Op. 108_ I. Arietta Performed by Henri Bok and Rob van den Broeck · Francois Rasse - Lied for Bass Clarinet & Piano Performed by Henri Bok and Rob van den Broeck

In our programme on Monday evening, we explored the clarinet through its greatest Classical and Romantic concertos — Mozart’s sublime concerto of 1791 and Weber’s brilliant Romantic showpiece. Today we add to that picture with a series of shorter works, each one offering a different perspective on the clarinet’s sound world.

Together, these works remind us why the clarinet has captured the imagination of so many composers. From the elegance of Crusell and Weber to the shimmering colours of Debussy, from the salon grace of Pierné to the witty charm of Horovitz, the clarinet reveals itself as one of the most versatile instruments in the orchestra and recital hall alike.

Where the concerto places the clarinet against the full forces of the orchestra, these shorter pieces bring us closer to its intimate, chamber voice — warm, expressive, and endlessly varied.

This programme, paired with the Mozart and Weber concertos, gives us a fuller picture of the clarinet: not only a virtuoso soloist, but also a poetic storyteller, a dancer, and at times, a dreamer. Carl Maria von Weber - Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 73, J. 114_ I. Allegro Performed by Martin Fröst with the Tapiola Sinfonietta conducted by Jean-Jacques Kantorow · Francis Poulenc - Clarinet Sonata, FP 184_ I. Allegro tristamente Performed by Sabine Meyer with Oleg Maisenberg · Bernard Hendrik Crusell - Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 5_ III. Rondo. Allegretto Performed by Martin Fröst with the Göteborgs Symfoniker conducted by Okko Kamu · Claude Debussy - Première rapsodie in B-Flat Major, CD 124, L. 116 Performed by Sabine Meyer with the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Claudio Abbado · Camille Saint-Saëns - Tarantelle, Op. 6 Performed by Les Solistes de l'orchestre de Paris, Laurent Wagschal, Olivier Derbesse, and Vincent Lucas · Joseph Horovitz - Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano Performed by Jaren Hinckley and Vince Humphries · Joseph Horovitz - Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano Performed by Jaren Hinckley and Vince Humphries · Henri Rabaud - Solo de Concours Performed by István Kohán · Gabriel Pierné - Canzonetta, Op. 19 Performed by André Moisan and Louise-Andree Baril · Witold Lutoslawski- Five Dance Preludes For Clarinet & Piano (1954)_ I. Allegro Molto Performed by Kayoko Takae and Dieter Klöcker · Sluka Lubos - Cage For Two Nightingales_ Notturno Performed by Henri Bok and Rob van den Broeck

The Woodwind Family, The Clarinet Family

In recent programmes we explored the flute, one of the oldest and most enduring of instruments. Today, we continue our journey through the woodwind family.

The woodwinds form four main branches:

• Flutes, where sound is made by blowing across or into a hole.

• Clarinets and Saxophones, which use a single reed vibrating against a mouthpiece.

• Oboes and Cor anglais, using a double reed — two blades of cane vibrating against each other.

Bassoons and Contrabassoons, the lower-pitched members of the double reed family.

Today we will look specifically at the Clarinet family, using these compositions:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622

Carl Maria von Weber - Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, J. 118

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Gabriel Pierné – Canzonetta, Op. 19

Happy listening! Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622 Performed by Sabine Meyer with the Kammerorchester Basel conducted by Giovanni Antonini · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622 Performed by Sabine Meyer with the Kammerorchester Basel conducted by Giovanni Antonini · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622 Performed by Sabine Meyer with the Kammerorchester Basel conducted by Giovanni Antonini · Carl Maria von Weber - Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, J. 118 Performed by Martin Fröst with the Tapiola Sinfonietta conducted by Jean-Jacques · Carl Maria von Weber - Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, J. 118 Performed by Martin Fröst with the Tapiola Sinfonietta conducted by Jean-Jacques · Carl Maria von Weber - Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, J. 118 Performed by Martin Fröst with the Tapiola Sinfonietta conducted by Jean-Jacques · Gabriel Pierné – Canzonetta, Op. 19 Performed by Philippe Berrod and Claire Désert

Programme 25: Lighthearted and Playful programme description - a sparkling assortment of whimsical and witty works that dance with humour, imagination, and irrepressible charm.

Kabalevsky, Dmitry The Comedians – Gallop 1:45

A wild, joyful dash that kicks off the programme with carnival energy.

Offenbach, Jacques Orpheus in the Underworld – Can-Can 2:15

This high-kicking number remains the epitome of operetta mischief and sparkle.

Françaix, Jean L’horloge de flore – No. 3: Dandelion 3:15 Quirky and bright-eyed, full of instrumental wit and French finesse.

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 – III. Menuetto 3:00 Gracefully cheeky with its rhythmic bounce and musical elegance.

Poulenc, Francis Mouvements perpétuels – No. 1 2:30 A Parisian postcard of playfulness and light-hearted teasing.

Sullivan, Arthur The Mikado – Overture 7:15 Droll and theatrical, blending satire and good-humoured melody.

Walton, William Façade – Valse: “Jodelling Song” 2:00 Eccentric and rhythmically sly, perfect in its playfulness.

Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai The Snow Maiden – Dance of the Tumblers 3:45 A burst of folk-inspired vitality, filled with good cheer and dazzling rhythm.

Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich Album for the Young, Op. 39 – No. 20: Dolly’s Funeral 2:00 Darkly comic and gently ironic, a child’s drama told with musical irony.

Weiner, Leó Divertimento No. 1 for String Orchestra – I. Allegro 6:00 A spirited Hungarian-flavoured romp, rich in good humour.

Milhaud, Darius Scaramouche – III. Brazileira 3:15 A zesty, samba-tinged finale with irresistible rhythmic bounce.

Pierné, Gabriel Entrance of the Little Fauns 4:30 Light-footed and magical, as if tiptoeing through an enchanted wood.

Grainger, Percy Mock Morris 4:00 Rustic, upbeat, and full of charming rhythmic invention. Dmitri Kabalevsky - The Comedians - Suite, Op. 26 - Galop of the comedians Performed by the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Loris Tjeknavorian · Jacques Offenbach - Orpheus in the Underworld_ Can-Can Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · Jean Francaix - L'Horloge de flore Performed by John De Lancie and Jean Françaix with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by André Previn · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525_ II. Romance. Andante Performed by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner · Francis Poulenc - Trois mouvements perpétuels Performed by Arthur Jussen · Francis Poulenc - Trois mouvements perpétuels Performed by Arthur Jussen · Francis Poulenc - Trois mouvements perpétuels Performed by Arthur Jussen · Sir Arthur Sullivan - Overture “The Mikado” Performed by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields & Sir Neville Marriner - · William Walton – Façade - Suite No. 1 for Orchestra - 3. Swiss Yodelling Song Performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Andrew Litton · Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - The Snow Maiden - Suite_ Dance Of The Tumblers Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black · Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky - Album for the Young, Op. 39_ No. 8. Dolly's Funeral (Enterrement de la poupee) Performed by Idil Biret · Leo Weiner - Divertimento for string orchestra_ I. Allegro vivace Performed by - Orquestra de Cambra Terrassa 48 conducted by Leo Weiner · Darius Milhaud - Scaramouche Op 165 Suite III. Brazileira Performed by Nobuya Sugawa and Minako Koyanagi - · Darius Milhaud - Scaramouche Op 165b Suite III. Brazileira Performed by Charles Owen and Katya Apekisheva · Gabriel Pierré - Cydalise et le chèvre-pied_ Entrance of the Little Fauns Performed by the New York Symphony Orchestra conducted by Walter Damrosch · Percy Grainger - Mock Morris (Version for Orchestra) Performed by the City of London Sinfonia conducted by Richard Hickox

Programme 110 – Concertos for Flute and Recorder – Programme Description.

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Flute Concerto in G Major, Wq. 169

Performed by Emmanuel Pahud and the Kammerakademie Potsdam, conducted by Trevor Pinnock

C.P.E. Bach’s G Major Concerto showcases the expressive intensity of the empfindsamer Stil. Emmanuel Pahud’s nuanced playing brings a refined sensitivity to the slow movement and a sparkling energy to the outer movements. Trevor Pinnock and the Kammerakademie offer historically informed support with clarity and poise.

Antonio Vivaldi – Flute Concerto in D Major, RV 428 'Il gardellino'

Performed by Emmanuel Pahud and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Richard Tognetti

This vivid and playful concerto imitates the song of the goldfinch. Pahud’s performance is full of lively articulation and shimmering tone, especially in the bird-like figures of the outer movements. The Australian Chamber Orchestra provides an agile and expressive accompaniment.

Matthias Ziegler – Ballade

Performed by Matthias Ziegler

A contemplative work for solo bass or contrabass flute, 'Ballade' explores the rich sonority and lyrical potential of the instrument. Ziegler’s performance brings out the voice-like phrasing, subtle overtones, and flowing shapes that characterize this meditative piece.

Joseph Bodin de Boismortier – Concerto for Five Flutes, Op. 15 No. 6 (Second Movement)

Performed by Jacques-Antoine Bresch, Jocelyn Daubigney, Anne Savignat, Vincent Touzet, and Jan de Winne

The second movement of this delightful concerto highlights Boismortier’s flair for graceful melody and elegant ensemble writing. The five baroque flutes create a lush, transparent texture with subtle interweaving lines and delicate ornamentation.

Johann Sebastian Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049

Performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker, conducted by Herbert von Karajan

Bach’s Fourth Brandenburg Concerto features two recorders and solo violin in a joyful, contrapuntal interplay. In this grand orchestral interpretation, the balance between soloists and full strings is rich and festive, showcasing the work’s rhythmic vitality and sophisticated textures. Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Flute Concerto in G Major, Wq. 169 Performed by Emmanuel Pahud and the Kammerakademie Potsdam conducted by Trevor Pinnock · Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Flute Concerto in G Major, Wq. 169 Performed by Emmanuel Pahud and the Kammerakademie Potsdam conducted by Trevor Pinnock · Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Flute Concerto in G Major, Wq. 169 Performed by Emmanuel Pahud and the Kammerakademie Potsdam conducted by Trevor Pinnock · Antonio Vivaldi - Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428 Il gardellino Performed by Emmanuel Pahud and the Australian Chamber Orchestra conducted by Richard Tognetti · Antonio Vivaldi - Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428 Il gardellino Performed by Emmanuel Pahud and the Australian Chamber Orchestra conducted by Richard Tognetti · Antonio Vivaldi - Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428 Il gardellino Performed by Emmanuel Pahud and the Australian Chamber Orchestra conducted by Richard Tognetti · Matthias Ziegler – Ballade Performed by Matthias Ziegler · Joseph Bodin de Boismortier – Concerto for Five Flutes, Op. 15 No. 6 Second movement Performed by Jacques-Antoine Bresch, Jocelyn Daubigney, Anne Savignat, Vincent Touzet, and Jan de Winne · Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049 Performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Herbert von Karajan · Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049 Performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Herbert von Karajan · Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049 Performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Herbert von Karajan

Programme 24: Light and Graceful Elegance — a refined and luminous collection of pieces that exude charm, poise, and understated beauty

Composer (Surname, Forenames)

Title Duration Programme Note

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Divertimento in D major, K. 136 – I. Allegro 4:00 Sparkling and buoyant, this youthful work radiates classical balance and lightness.

Gluck, Christoph Willibald Orfeo ed Euridice – Dance of the Blessed Spirits 6:30 Serene and contemplative, with translucent textures that invite stillness

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Schubert, Franz German Dance in B-flat, D. 365 No. 2 2:00 A miniature imbued with lilting grace and Viennese elegance.

Borodin, Alexander String Quartet No. 2 – Nocturne 6:30 One of the most lyrical slow movements in the quartet repertoire, rich in melodic beauty.

Grieg, Edvard Lyric Pieces, Op. 12 – No. 6: Norse Dance 1:30 Delicate and intimate, with a gently swaying rhythm and folk charm.

Rameau, Jean-Philippe Les Indes Galantes – Air tendre 3:15 A light yet sensuous air from one of the French Baroque’s most elegant stylists.

Sibelius, Jean Valse Triste, Op. 44 No. 1 5:30 A hauntingly graceful waltz, floating between melancholy and dream.

Strauss II, Johann Rosen aus dem Süden, Op. 388 8:30 Romantic, refined, and wistful — one of Strauss’s most elegant waltz medleys.

Corelli, Arcangelo Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 8 – Pastorale (finale) 3:30 Gently lilting and reverent, this pastorale brings Baroque calm to a winter’s evening.

Haydn, Franz Joseph String Quartet in G, Op. 33 No. 5 – II. Largo 6:30 Unfurls with lyrical grace and perfect classical clarity.

Saint-Saëns, Camille The Swan (from Carnival of the Animals)2:45 A tranquil glide in musical form, beloved for its elegant cello solo. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Divertimento for Strings in D Major, K. 136_ I. Allegro Performed by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner · Christoph Willibald Gluck - Orfeo Ed Euridice Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Act II) Performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Herbert von Karajan · Franz Schubert - 36 Originaltänze (German Dances) Op. 9 - Valse (D 365, No. 2), Op. 9a No. 2 Performed by Göran Söllscher · Alexander Borodin - String Quartet No. 2 in D 3. Notturno Performed by the Emerson String Quartet · Edvard Grieg - Lyric Pieces, Op. 12_ 6. Norwegian melody Performed by Zoltán Kocsis · Jean Philippe Rameau - Les Indes Galantes_ Air tendre pour la Rose Performed by Kenneth Weiss · Jean Sibelius - Sibelius_ Valse triste, Op. 44, No. 1 Performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Hans Rosbaud · Johann Strauss II - Rosen aus dem Süden, Op. 388 Performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker conducted by Willi Boskovsky · Arcangelo Corelli - Concerto grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8 - Pastorale (Largo) Performed by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner · Franz Joseph Haydn - String Quartet in G Major, Op. 33 No. 5, Hob. III_41_ II. Largo e cantabile Performed by the Goldmund Quartet · Camille Saint-Saëns - Carnival of the Animals_ XIII. The Swan Performed by Yo-Yo Ma & Phillip Entremont with Gaby Casadesus · Johann Strauss II - J. Strauss II_ Kaiserwalzer, Op. 437 Performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker conducted by Willi Boskovsky · Josef Strauss - Jokey-Polka, Op. 278 Performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker conducted by Willi Boskovsky

Programme 109 Concertos for Flute and Recorder. Programme Description.

Georg Philipp Telemann – Concerto for Recorder & Flute in E Minor, TWV 52:e1

Performed by Michael Schneider (recorder) and Karl Kaiser (flute) with La Stagione Frankfurt

This double concerto exemplifies Telemann’s elegant integration of contrasting timbres. The recorder and flute engage in melodic dialogue, each instrument playing to its strengths—agility in the recorder, and expressive line in the flute. The performance by Schneider and Kaiser with La Stagione Frankfurt captures the Baroque warmth and graceful character of this gem.

Antonio Vivaldi – Piccolo Concerto in C Major, RV 443

Performed by William Bennett with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, conducted by Sir Neville Marriner

One of the earliest and best-known concertos for piccolo flute, RV 443 is a bright and virtuosic work. William Bennett’s interpretation brings clarity and joy to Vivaldi’s bird-like trills and agile runs, especially in the dazzling outer movements. The slow middle movement offers a lyrical respite, showing the piccolo’s unexpected sweetness.

Saverio Mercadante – Flute Concerto in E minor

Performed by Andrea Griminelli with the English Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Jean-Pierre Rampal

Mercadante’s concerto marries bel canto expressiveness with orchestral richness. In Griminelli’s performance, the flute sings with operatic warmth and technical precision, particularly in the lyrical second movement. Rampal’s conducting draws out the Romantic elegance and forward momentum of this Italian masterwork.

Wil Offermans – Forbidden Valley

Performed by Wil Offermans and flute ensemble Piacere

This atmospheric work uses key clicks, vocal sounds, and ensemble coordination to create a mysterious sonic landscape. Inspired by Eastern musical aesthetics and contemporary technique, the piece invites listeners into an imaginative, ‘forbidden’ world of layered flutes and subtle textures.

Wil Offermans – Kurokami Love (Made in Japan)

Performed by Wil Offermans on Flute Day in Stavanger, Norway

Based on a traditional Japanese melody, this solo uses whisper tones, microtonal inflection, and breath effects to evoke a sense of longing and stillness. Offermans’ performance blends simplicity and sophistication, offering a meditative close to the programme. Georg Philipp Telemann - Concerto for Recorder & Flute in E Minor, TWV 52_e1 Performed by Michael Schneider, Karl Kaiser with La Stagione Frankfurt · Georg Philipp Telemann - Concerto for Recorder & Flute in E Minor, TWV 52_e1 Performed by Michael Schneider, Karl Kaiser with La Stagione Frankfurt · Georg Philipp Telemann - Concerto for Recorder & Flute in E Minor, TWV 52_e1 Performed by Michael Schneider, Karl Kaiser with La Stagione Frankfurt · Georg Philipp Telemann - Concerto for Recorder & Flute in E Minor, TWV 52_e1 Performed by Michael Schneider, Karl Kaiser with La Stagione Frankfurt · Antonio Vivaldi - Piccolo Concerto in C Major, RV 443 Performed by William Bennett with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner · Saverio Mercadante_ Flute Concerto in E minor Performed by Andrea Griminelli with the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Jean-Pierre Rampal · Saverio Mercadante_ Flute Concerto in E minor Performed by Andrea Griminelli with the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Jean-Pierre Rampal · Saverio Mercadante_ Flute Concerto in E minor Performed by Andrea Griminelli with the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Jean-Pierre Rampal · Wil Offermans - Forbidden Valley Performed by Wil Offermans and flute ensemble Piacere · Wil Offermans - Kurokami Love (Made in Japan) Performed by Wil Offermans on Flute Day in Stavanger, Norway

Programme 23: Light Classics with Spirit and Joy— a sparking set of light classical gems totalling approximately 55 minutes.

🎶 Light Classics

Nicolai, Otto The Merry Wives of Windsor – Overture 8:00

A spirited and tuneful curtain-raiser blending humour, elegance, and German charm.

Rossini, Gioachino La scala di seta – Overture 5:45

A bubbling, quicksilver overture full of playful wit and rhythmic sparkle.

Dvořák, Antonín Slavonic Dance No. 8 in G minor, Op. 46 No. 8 4:15

A fiery yet lyrical Bohemian dance that brims with folkloric flavour.

Chabrier, Emmanuel España 6:30

A rhapsodic, vibrant evocation of Spain from the imagination of a Frenchman.

Grainger, Percy Shepherd’s Hey 2:15

Joyous and quick-footed, based on an English Morris dance tune.

Mendelssohn, Felix String Symphony No. 10 in B minor 9:00

A youthful work of charm and vitality, composed when Mendelssohn was just 14.

Bizet, Georges L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2 – Farandole 3:30

A lively Provençal dance brimming with rhythmic energy and colourful orchestration.

Prokofiev, Sergei The Love for Three Oranges – March 1:45

Satirical and punchy — one of Prokofiev’s most beloved miniatures.

Delibes, Léo Lakmé – Flower Duet 5:30

Exquisite and floating, this duet captures a moment of serene beauty.

Gounod, Charles Petite Symphonie for Winds – I. Adagio et Allegretto 8:00

Graceful and witty, a showcase of the warm blend of woodwind timbres. Otto Nicolai - The Merry Wives of Windsor Overture Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · Gioachino Rossini - La scala di seta Overture Performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Herbert von Karajan · Antonín Dvořák - 8 Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 No. 8 in G minor Performed by the Cleveland Orchestra conducted by Christoph von Dohnányi · Emmanuel Chabrier - Chabrier_ España - Rhapsody for Orchestra Performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker conducted by John Eliot Gardiner · Percy Grainger - British Folk-Music Settings: No. 4, Shepherd's Hey Performed by Marc-André · Percy Grainger - British Folk-Music Settings: No. 19, Molly on the Shore Performed by Marc-André · Percy Grainger - British Folk-Music Settings:No. 22, Country Gardens Performed by Marc-André · Felix Mendelssohn - Mendelssohn_ String Symphony No. 10 in B Minor I. Adagio – II. Allegro – III. Più presto Performed by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra · Georges Bizet - L'arlésienne Suite No. 2 IV. Farandole Performed by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra conducted by Erich Kunzel · Sergei Prokofiev - Love For Three Oranges: March Performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra conducted by Arthur Fiedler · Léo Delibes – Lakmé - Flower Duet Performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis, with Lillian Watson and Christine Cairns · Charles Gounod - Petite Symphonie in B-Flat Major - I. Adagio et Allegretto Performed by the Netherlands Wind Ensemble conducted by Edo de Waart

Today’s easy listening is a selection of music for Violin and for Guitar.

We open with Johan Svendsen’s - Romance, Op. 26 and next up I have what is reputed to be the all-time favourite movement from a violin concerto – the slow movement from Max Bruch’s - Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor.

If you listened to our programme on Monday evening this week you would have heard the full concerto. We started a new series which will feature all the instruments of the orchestra in the coming weeks, so the violin music tonight compliments Monday’s programme with some different aspects of the violin. I know you’re going to love this one!

We follow with two pieces by Pablo de Sarasate, - Danzas Españolas, Op. 21 - Malagueña and Habanera.

My next morsel for you is by Dmitri Shostakovich – three Pieces for 2 Violins & Piano - Gavotte, Elegy, and Waltz.

Astor Piazzolla is best known for his Libertango and that is in the next group, preceded by Oblivion and followed by his Ave Maria. These feature violin and guitar. Then a Hommage to Astor Piazzolla, written by Jean-Marie Lemarchand, a Tango, which features the violin with two guitars.

Our second-to-last item is Joseph Suk’s - Love Song, Op. 7 No. 1, and that is followed finally by an item from Peter Warlock’s Capriol Suite. Johan Svendsen - Romance, Op. 26 Performed by Henning Kraggerud with the Malmo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Bjarte Engeset · Max Bruch - Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26_ II. Adagio Performed by Anne-Sophie Mutter with the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Herbert von Karajan · Pablo de Sarasate - Danzas Españolas, Op. 21 - Malagueña and Habanera Performed by Julia Fischer and Milana Chernyavska · Pablo de Sarasate - Danzas Españolas, Op. 21 - Malagueña and Habanera Performed by Julia Fischer and Milana Chernyavska · Dmitri Shostakovich - Pieces for 2 Violins & Piano (Arr. by Lev Atovmyan) - Gavotte, Elegy, and Waltz. Performed by Julia Fischer, Kirill Troussov, and Henri Bonamy · Dmitri Shostakovich - Pieces for 2 Violins & Piano (Arr. by Lev Atovmyan) - Gavotte, Elegy, and Waltz. Performed by Julia Fischer, Kirill Troussov, and Henri Bonamy · Dmitri Shostakovich - Pieces for 2 Violins & Piano (Arr. by Lev Atovmyan) - Gavotte, Elegy, and Waltz. Performed by Julia Fischer, Kirill Troussov, and Henri Bonamy · Astor Piazzolla - Oblivion, Libertango, and Ave Maria Performed by Sara Chenal & Olivier Pelmoine · Astor Piazzolla - Oblivion, Libertango, and Ave Maria Performed by Sara Chenal & Olivier Pelmoine · Astor Piazzolla - Oblivion, Libertango, and Ave Maria Performed by Sara Chenal & Olivier Pelmoine · Jean-Marie Lemarchand - Hommage à Astor Piazzolla II. Tango Performed by Sara Chenal, Olivier Pelmoine and Matthias Collet · Joseph Suk - Love Song, Op. 7 No. 1 Performed by David Oistrakh & Vladimir Yampolsky · Peter Warlock - Capriol Suite: 5. Pied-en- l'air Performed by Nicholas Kraemer with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner