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Classical Connections with John Toal Episodes

  1. Mezzo-soprano Carolyn Dobbins, Pianist Frasier Hickland

    Featuring mezzo-soprano Carolyn Dobbins and pianist Frasier Hickland.

  2. Ulster Orchestra in concert, Highlights from the Rosemary Street sessions

    Featuring the strings of the Ulster Orchestra performing in the Alley Theatre, Strabane.

  3. A James Bond Special

    Featuring the Ulster Orchestra performing Bond classics, from Goldfinger to Skyfall.

  4. Tenor Daryl Simpson, Harpist Richard Allen, 大象传媒 Young Musician 2018

    Chat with celtic tenor Daryl Simpson and music from harpist Richard Allen.

  5. NI Opera's Cl铆ona Donnelly, Film-maker Susie Attwood, Pianist Michael McHale

    A look ahead to what NI Opera have coming up over the summer.

  6. The Blackstaff Sessions

    With live recordings from some of Northern Ireland's best young classical performers.

  7. 2Cellos, Newry Chamber Music, Brian Byrne, Stephen Hough

    John chats to Luka Sulic of 2Cellos and Joanne Quigley-McParland of Newry Chamber Music.

  8. Avi Avital, Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble, Rowel Friers

    John chats to mandolinist Avi Avital about his collaboration with namesake Omer Avital.

  9. Stephen Hough, Walled City Music Festival, Kit Downes, Se谩n Morgan-Rooney

    John Toal chats to pianist Stephen Hough ahead of his performance at the Ulster Hall.

  10. Now is the Month of Maying, Festiv'Ards preview, Flax Trust Music Awards, Proms in the Park launch, Violinist Jack Liebeck

    With Festiv'Ards co-director Neil McClure and Flax Trust artistic director Megan Mooney.

  11. Flautist Andrew Douglas, Classical Reflection, Debbie Wiseman

    Music from Andrew Douglas, a new album from twin singers, and a one-take vinyl recording.

  12. David Arnold, Tamas Kocsis, Susie Griffin

    Interview with film composer David Arnold and music from the Ulster Orchestra leader.

  13. How a conductor's baton became a magic wand, Cellist David McCann

    The story of a missing baton, plus FaurE, Glazunov and Vivaldi from cellist David McCann.

  14. 23/04/2017

    Vocal ensemble G4, NI Opera Radamisto, 大象传媒 Proms Launch and soprano Megan Mooney.

  15. 16/04/2017

    Music for Easter.

  16. 09/04/2017

    John looks forward to Easter with music on the theme of eggs.

  17. 02/04/2017

    Haydn's Seven Last Words, Tim Burden, Ulster String Quartet and conductor Eugene Monteith.

  18. Crescent Arts Centre Special

    David C Clements, Arco Quartet, Linley Hamilton, Open Arts Community Choir and more.

  19. A Musical Tour of Dublin

    John Toal explores the classical music heritage of Dublin.

  20. Tim Lihoreau, Music from the Heart, Finghin Collins, Ulster Youth Orchestra, Heitor Villa-Lobos

    Author and broadcaster Tim Lihoreau on his new book, and Finghin Collins performs Chopin.

  21. Tenebrae, Oscars preview, Dominic Peckham, Ulster String Quartet

    Songs from the Great American Songbook and a look at the Best Original Score nominees.

  22. Tenebrae, Finghin Collins, Cremona Quartet, Chamber Choir Ireland, Courtney Lewis

    Tenebrae Consort perform folk songs from around the world.

  23. Max Richter, Simon Callow and Playing for Pleasure Orchestra

    Composer Max Richter, actor and author Simon Callow and Playing for Pleasure Orchestra.

  24. Nigel Short from Tenebrae, composer Brian Irvine and conductor Adam Cooke

    Tenebrae's artistic director Nigel Short, composer Brian Irvine and conductor Adam Cooke.

  25. V铆kingur 脫lafsson, Night Music, Niall O'Sullivan, Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble

    Previews of upcoming concerts and music from crossover trumpeter Niall O'Sullivan.

  26. Oliver Mears, Powder Her Face, Belfast Bach Consort

    NI Opera rehearse Ades' 'Powder Her Face' and Oliver Mears reflects on his time with them.

  27. 大象传媒 NI & Arts Council NI Young Musicians' Platform Award - The Classical Winners' Concert

    John Toal presents a special live edition of Classical Connections from the Ulster Hall.

  28. TV Gold: Classical Music from the Small Screen

    John Toal presents the Ulster Orchestra performing famous classical music as heard on TV.

  29. Christmas Cracker

    A festive edition of the show for Christmas Day with live music and special guests.

  30. Five Gold Rings: Sing Carols at Christmas

    John Toal presents a magical concert of festive favourites from the Ulster Hall.

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