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Classical Connections with John Toal Episodes

  1. Ebene Quartet, Debussy, Sestina

    Music from Sestina, and chat with director Daniel Kutschinski and writer Stephen Walsh.

  2. Oscars preview, Composer Neil Martin, Trumpeter David Barr, Antonio Vivaldi

    John Toal's classical connection celebrates the 340th anniversary of Vivaldi's birth.

  3. Rafael Payare and Pacho Flores, BMS International Festival of Chamber Music, Violinist Rebekah Durston, Thomas Moore

    John's classical connection celebrates the Irish poet and singer Thomas Moore.

  4. Se谩n Morgan-Rooney, Tom Myles, Matthew Whiteside, Winter Olympics

    Pianist Se谩n Morgan-Rooney performs Bach and Dohn谩nyi.

  5. Belfast Peace Proms, Remembering Bunting Festival, Rebecca Murphy

    Soprano Rebecca Murphy performs Ravel and Strauss in the studio.

  6. Science of Wind Instruments, The Robinson Panoramic Quartet, Contemporary Music Centre CD

    Bassoonist Greg Topping performs in the studio and explains the science behind the sound.

  7. Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Gerard McChrystal, Joanne Quigley McParland, John Tavener

    John Toal chats to cellist and 大象传媒 Young Musician Sheku Kanneh-Mason about his new album.

  8. The Threepenny Opera, Sir Thomas Allen, Rebekah Coffey, Robert Burns

    John brings us a sneak preview of NI Opera's Threepenny Opera at the Lyric Theatre.

  9. Irish National Opera, Northern Ireland Young Musician Competition, Francis Macdonald

    John chats to Fergus Sheil, artistic director of the newly launched Irish National Opera.

  10. A Viennese New Year

    With the Ulster Orchestra, tenor Noah Stewart and violinists Vladimir and Anton in concert

  11. The Magic of Christmas with The Ulster Orchestra

    The Ulster Orchestra perform timeless Christmas classics.

  12. John Rutter, Carols from Kings, Matthew McAllister

    John chats to world-renowned composer and conductor John Rutter.

  13. Eimear McGeown, Ruth McGinley, David Stevens, Havelock Nelson

    Music and chat from flautist Eimear McGeown and pianist Ruth McGinley.

  14. Andre Rieu, Melisma, Niall O'Sullivan

    Music from Melisma, and chat with violinist Andre Rieu and trumpeter Niall O'Sullivan.

  15. 大象传媒 Family Concert with the Ulster Orchestra

    Presented by John Toal and Naomi Wilkinson. Featuring music from 大象传媒 Ten Pieces.

  16. Alistair McGowan, European Doctors Orchestra, Ulster String Quartet

    Comedian and impressionist Alistair McGowan on his new album of piano music.

  17. Brian Irvine, Naomi Wilkinson

    John chats to composer Brian Irvine, and Naomi Wilkinson on Ten Pieces.

  18. Irish Video Game Orchestra, Composer Karl Jenkins, Symphonic Poems, Russian Revolution

    John chats to members of the Irish Video Game Orchestra and composer Karl Jenkins.

  19. Tempered, Cosi fan tutte, Belfast Philharmonic Choir, Four Seasons in Song

    Previews of Tempered Festival and NI Opera's production of Cos矛 fan tutte.

  20. Benny Andersson, Red Priest, Samuel Kane, Derek Bell

    Interviews with an ABBA legend and an extraordinary baroque group.

  21. Clemency Burton-Hill, Neil Martin, Doreen Curran, Yo-Yo Ma

    With previews of the classical music offering at the Belfast International Arts Festival.

  22. Lush Classical, Brian McAlea, West Cork Chamber Music Festival, Vladimir Horowitz

    Cliff Masterson on mixing classical and dance music, and chat with baritone Brian McAlea.

  23. Conductor Rafael Payare, City of Derry Choir Festival, Soprano Mary McCabe

    A look ahead to the Ulster Orchestra's new season and NI Opera's Cosi Fan Tutte.

  24. Bill Whelan, Conor Jones, Cathryn Lynch with Patrick McCarthy

    Riverdance composer Bill Whelan, and a new Ulster Orchestra scheme for young musicians.

  25. Harpist Ruth Corry, Charles Wood Summer School, Henry Purcell

    Music from harpist Ruth Corry, and from St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh.

  26. Proms in the Park: A Preview from Castle Coole

    A special programme as Fermanagh gears up to host Proms in the Park for the first time.

  27. John Rutter, Mark Chambers, Malachy Frame

    Stephen McCauley sits in for John Toal. He chats to world-renowned composer John Rutter.

  28. John Williams Concert with the Ulster Orchestra

    Ulster Hall concert featuring favourites from movie soundtracks.

  29. Festivals, Summer Schools, and Playing for Pleasure

    Barry Douglas on the Clandeboye Festival. Cecilia Keaveney on Playing for Pleasure.

  30. Michael McHale, Gimini Trio, Foyle Opera

    Pianist Michael McHale on new album 'Portraits'. The Gimini Trio perform in the studio.

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