Classical Connections with John Toal Episodes Episode guide
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Flautist Andrew Douglas, Classical Reflection, Debbie Wiseman
Music from Andrew Douglas, a new album from twin singers, and a one-take vinyl recording.
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David Arnold, Tamas Kocsis, Susie Griffin
Interview with film composer David Arnold and music from the Ulster Orchestra leader.
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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.
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23/04/2017
Vocal ensemble G4, NI Opera Radamisto, 主播大秀 Proms Launch and soprano Megan Mooney.
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16/04/2017
Music for Easter.
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09/04/2017
John looks forward to Easter with music on the theme of eggs.
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02/04/2017
Haydn's Seven Last Words, Tim Burden, Ulster String Quartet and conductor Eugene Monteith.
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Crescent Arts Centre Special
David C Clements, Arco Quartet, Linley Hamilton, Open Arts Community Choir and more.
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A Musical Tour of Dublin
John Toal explores the classical music heritage of Dublin.
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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.
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Tenebrae, Oscars preview, Dominic Peckham, Ulster String Quartet
Songs from the Great American Songbook and a look at the Best Original Score nominees.
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Tenebrae, Finghin Collins, Cremona Quartet, Chamber Choir Ireland, Courtney Lewis
Tenebrae Consort perform folk songs from around the world.
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Max Richter, Simon Callow and Playing for Pleasure Orchestra
Composer Max Richter, actor and author Simon Callow and Playing for Pleasure Orchestra.
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Nigel Short from Tenebrae, composer Brian Irvine and conductor Adam Cooke
Tenebrae's artistic director Nigel Short, composer Brian Irvine and conductor Adam Cooke.
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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.
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Oliver Mears, Powder Her Face, Belfast Bach Consort
NI Opera rehearse Ades' 'Powder Her Face' and Oliver Mears reflects on his time with them.
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主播大秀 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.
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TV Gold: Classical Music from the Small Screen
John Toal presents the Ulster Orchestra performing famous classical music as heard on TV.
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Christmas Cracker
A festive edition of the show for Christmas Day with live music and special guests.
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Five Gold Rings: Sing Carols at Christmas
John Toal presents a magical concert of festive favourites from the Ulster Hall.
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Young Musicians' Platform Award, Chorus Ireland, Cantabelles, Belfast Guitar Orchestra
Performances from the three classical winners of the Young Musicians' Platform Award.
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Julian Lloyd Webber, Ard煤, Laganside Sinfonia, Queen's University Symphony Orchestra
Julian Lloyd Webber on cellists in the 主播大秀 archives and Christmas music from Ard煤.
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Elaine Agnew, Christmas in the City, Neil Martin, Flax Trust Inter-Community School Choir Awards
How to write a Christmas carol with Elaine Agnew, and music from soprano Megan Mooney.
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Eimear McGeown, Studio Symphony Orchestra, Brian Irvine, Ulster Youth Chamber Choir
Flautist Eimear McGeown on her ACNI award and the Studio Symphony Orchestra at rehearsal.
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Russell Watson, Open Arts, Greg Caffrey, Belfast Music Society's Chamber Babies
Russell Watson on his new album, and how Children in Need funding helps Open Arts.
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06/11/2016
NI Opera rehearse Don Giovanni, and Michael Dervan talks about his new book.
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30/10/2016
John Toal eases listeners into the afternoon with a mix of popular classical music.
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23/10/2016
John Toal eases listeners into the afternoon with a mix of popular classical music.
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16/10/2016
We preview the City of Derry International Choral Festival.
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09/10/2016
John Toal chats to The Priests about the release of their new album, Alleluia.