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Classical Connections with John Toal Episodes

  1. Francesca Dego, Ciaran McCabe, Peer Gynt, Franz Leh谩r

    John plays three pieces by Franz Leh谩r in his classical connection.

  2. Peter Gregson, Matteo Bocelli, Montserrat Caball茅

    John's classical connection celebrates the life of soprano Montserrat Caball茅.

  3. Belfast International Arts Festival, Ard煤, Michael Trainor, Holywood Music Festival, Hubert Parry

    Belfast Festival preview. John's classical connection is on composer Hubert Parry.

  4. An煤na, A Constellation of Bargained Parts, Doreen Curran, British light music

    Music from mezzo-soprano Doreen Curran. John's classical connection is on light music.

  5. Choir Festival Launch, Ryan Molloy and Martin Dyar, Festival of Voice, Vincenzo Bellini

    John's classical connection is on Italian opera composer Vincenzo Bellini.

  6. NI Opera's Rigoletto, Writer Judith Chernaik, Violinist Ioana Petcu-Colan, Poland Centenary

    John's classical connection celebrates 100 years of Polish independence.

  7. Avi Avital, Alasdair MacLaughlin, Peter Harris

    Mandolinist Avi Avital performs in the studio and inspires John's classical connection.

  8. 25 Years of Summer Recitals in Belfast

    Featuring a special concert from First Presbyterian Church, Rosemary Street, Belfast.

  9. 25 Years of the Ulster Youth Orchestra, Bernstein Centenary, Pamela Stainer, Fra Fee

    John's classical connection celebrates the life and music of Leonard Bernstein.

  10. Young Musicians' Platform Award: Rosemary Street Recital

    Featuring harpist Richard Allen, pianist Sean Morgan-Rooney, and baritone Aaron O'Hare.

  11. Clandeboye Festival, Charles Wood Summer School, Belfast Music Society

    Chat with pianist Barry Douglas, and John turns up the heat in his classical connection.

  12. David Quigley, Carolyn Dobbin, Thibaut Garcia and Antoine Morini猫re, Piatti Quartet, Italy

    Piano nocturnes, music from Castle Coole, and an Italian classical connection.

  13. Ten Plagues, Agnew McAllister Duo, Alistair McGowan, Tom Myles, Mindfulness

    Conor Mitchell and Matthew Cavan on The Belfast Ensemble's production of Ten Plagues.

  14. I Love ABBA!

    The music of ABBA performed by the Ulster Orchestra and Capital Voices.

  15. I Love the Musicals!

    A special programme featuring Broadway hits performed by the Ulster Orchestra.

  16. Marielle Murphy, Benny Andersson, France

    John's classical connection is inspired by holiday trips to France.

  17. A Celebration of Ulster Airs

    John Toal introduces a concert by the Ulster Orchestra conducted by Stephen Bell.

  18. Stephen Hough, Conor Mitchell, Brian McAlea, Crescendo, Igor Stravinsky

    John's classical connection celebrates Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky.

  19. 10/06/2018

    John Toal eases us into the afternoon with a mix of popular classical music and more.

  20. Patricia Mulholland, Scottish Opera, Gerard McChrystal, Georges Bizet

    John's classical connection celebrates the French composer Georges Bizet.

  21. Malachy Frame, Strathearn Chamber Choir, Ulster Orchestra Season Launch, The American West

    John's classical connection is on music of the American West.

  22. Roderick Cox, Annelien Van Wauwe, Gavin Bryars, Michael McHale, Andrew Nunn, Royal Albert Hall

    With clarinettist Annelien Van Wauwe performing with the Ulster Orchestra.

  23. Rachel Podger, Eamonn Quinn, Cappella Caeciliana, Musicians' Union, Sir Arthur Sullivan

    John's classical connection celebrates the birthday of composer Arthur Sullivan.

  24. Marielle Murphy, Greg Caffrey, The Penny Black, Moving on Music's Composer Showcase

    John's classical connection features three pieces of classical music linked by letters.

  25. Making the Grade, Jonathan Biss, Kevin Neville, Duke Ellington

    John's classical connection celebrates the links between classical music and jazz.

  26. 大象传媒 Proms 2018, David Quigley, Ross Houston, Andre Caplet

    John's classical connection marks the anniversary of French composer Andre Caplet.

  27. Eimear McGeown, Mindfulness in Music, Agnew McAllister Duo

    John's classical connection features three pieces to induce a state of mindfulness.

  28. Tasmin Little, Irish National Opera, Chris Blake, Greek Mythology

    John's classical connection features three pieces of music inspired by Greek mythology.

  29. 01/04/2018

    John Toal eases us into the afternoon with a mix of popular classical music and more.

  30. V铆kingur 脫lafsson, Debbie Wiseman, and Debussy

    John Toal chats with pianist V铆kingur 脫lafsson and composer Debbie Wiseman.

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