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QOTN : Truly eclectic!

Margaret — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:12:55 +0000

From the Wild West to a Zombie Apocalypse to the Antarctic….
What more could anyone possibly want?
Well Tim has plenty more for you to enjoy!

Playlist: 17 January 2021

– Puccini: La Fanciulla del West: Ch’ella mi credo libero (“Let her believe I’m free and far away”). Giuseppe di Stefano, ten. La Scale Theatre Orchestra.
– Cho Yoon Jung: “Sweet Home” soundtrack: Dies Irae.
– Johansson: “Arrival” soundtrack: Hannah.
– Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, op.77: III. Allegro. Arthur Grumiaux, vln. Concertgebouw Orch/ No Conductor Listed.
– Hovhaness: Invocations to Vahakn: III & IV. Şahan Arzruni, pno. Adam Rosenblatt, perc.
– Purcell: Upon a Quiet Conscience: “Close thine eyes and sleep secure”. English Baroque Soloists/ John Eliot Gardiner.
– Fenton: Frozen Planet: Scott’s Legacy. BBC Concert Orchestra/ George Fenton.
– Haydn: L’Incontro Improvviso: Act I: “It’s like a dream”. Margaret Marshall & Della Jones, sop. Chamber Orchestra of Lausanne/ Antal Doráti.
– Schubert: Sonatina in D for Violin & Piano, D. 384. II. Andante. Arthur Grumiaux, vln., Paul Crossley, pno.
– Mozart: Quintet in E flat major K. 452: II. Larghetto. Dennis Brain Wind Ensemble.

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QOTN : 2020 comes to an end

Margaret — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 06:47:16 +0000

In the final Queen of the Night programme for 2020, Tim is determined that, no matter what, the year has a happy ending …. even if it only comes to you via opera and ballet.

Playlist: 27 December 2020

Rossini: La Cenerentola: Overture. The Philharmonia Orchestra/ Tullio Serafin.
Rossini: Messa di Gloria: Laudamus Te. Kathleen Battle, sop.
Vivaldi: Gloria in D major, RV589: Laudamus Te. Sara Macliver, sop. Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo. Orchestra of the Antipodes/ Antony Walker.
Bellini: La Sonnambula: Act II finale. Joan Sutherland, sop. London Opera Chorus and National Philharmonic Orchestra/ Richard Bonynge.
Bellini: I Puritani: Act III: Credeasi, misera! Luciano Pavarotti, ten. Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden/ Richard Bonynge.
Stravinsky: Firebird: Finale. Orchestra de l’Opéra Bastille/ Myung-Whun Chung.
Purcell: Dido’s Lament. Central Band of the Royal Air Force.
Elgar: Sospiri, op.70. Nigel Kennedy, vln.
Beethoven: Piano Concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, op.72 “Emperor”: III. Rondo. Leon Fleisher, pno. Cleveland Orchestra/ George Szell.
Bruch: Violin Concerto no.1 in G minor, op.26: III. Finale. Jascha Heifetz, vln.

Graphic: Sunset, The North Sea

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QOTN: Christmas Edition

Margaret — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 03:22:32 +0000

Your presenter Tim Perry is overJOYed to be back in the studio, broadcasting live this Christmas Edition of Queen of the Night.
Tim presents 100% beautiful music, not a jingle to be heard.

Playlist: 20 December 2020

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, op.71: Act I: Overture. Mariinsky Orchestra/ Valery Gergiev.
Puccini: La Boheme: Act I: Che Gelida Manina. Alain Vanzo, ten.
Adolphe Adam: O Holy Night. Luciano Pavarotti, ten.
Schubert: Ave Maria. Jose Carreras, ten.
Anon: Carol of the Bells. Canadian Brass/ David Gray.
Handel: Messiah: Rejoice Greatly. Kathleen Battle, sop. Toronto Symphony Orchestra/ Andrew Davis.
Handel: Messiah: Hallelujah. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and Toronto Symphony Orchestra/ Andrew Davis.
The Holly and The Ivy. Choir of King’s College, Cambridge/ Sir David Willcocks.
Puccini: La Boheme: O Soave Fanciulla. Victoria de los Angeles, sop. Jussi Björling, ten. RCA Victor Orchestra/ Sir Thomas Beecham.
Trad: El Noi de la Mare. Victoria de los Angeles, sop.
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, op.71: Act II: Spanish Dance & Russian Dance. Mariinsky Orchestra/ Valery Gergiev.
Trad: Veni, Veni Emmanuel. The Sixteen/ Harry Christophers.
Benjamin Britten (Text: Anon. 16^thC): A Boy Was Born. op.3: Corpus Christi Carol. Dame Janet Baker, mezzo-sop. Gerald Moore, pno.

Graphic: Angel by Leunig

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QOTN : From Schumann to Elgar

Margaret — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 11:31:53 +0000

From Schumann to Elgar …. and various points in between. Links between composers, subject matter, instruments. Listen out for the links or simply enjoy the music.

Playlist: 06 December 2020

– Schumann: Symphony no.4 in D minor, op. 120: III. Scherzo. Berlin PO/ Herbert von Karajan.
– JC Bach: Merk auf mein Herz, BWV Anh. III 163. Vox Luminis/ Lionel Meunier.
– Schumann: Symphony no.4 in D minor, op. 120: II. Romance. Berlin PO/ Herbert von Karajan.
– Sibelius: 10 Pieces for Piano, op.58: IV. Dir Hirt. Leif Ove Andsnes, pno.
– Horner: Troy soundtrack: “Remember Me”. Josh Groban.
– Berlioz: Les Troyens: Act IV Ballet. Orchestre Revolutionaire et Romantique/ John Eliot Gardiner.
– Sibelius: Sonatina no.1, op.67: III. Allegro Moderato. Glenn Gould, pno.
– Tchaikovsky: 9 Sacred Pieces: VIII. Let My Prayer Ascend. Latvian Radio Choir.
– Edwards: Sea Star Fantasy: I. Distant and Dreamy. Bernadette Harvey, pno.
– Debussy: Claire de Lune (arranged for choir). Libera.
– Elgar: Ave Maris Stella, op.2, no. 3. Choir of Trinity College Cambridge/ Richard Marlow.

Photo : Trojan horse for tourists, Turkey.

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QOTN : The Movember Show

Margaret — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 07:27:12 +0000

What do Puccini, Charlie Chaplin, Faure, Elgar, Richard Strauss, Johann Strauss II, Grieg, and Janacek have in common?
They all had moustaches! This is your presenter Tim’s very subtle Movember theme for the last show in November.
Did you pick it? Full marks if you did!

Playlist: 29 November 2020

– Puccini: Requiem. Vasari Singers/ Jeremy Backhouse.
– Goransson: Black Panther Soundtrack: Wakanda.
– Barry: Chaplin. City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra/ Nic Raine.
– Faure: Papillon, op.77. Ophélie Gaillard, vlc.
– Ethel Smyth: Concerto for Violin, Horn and Orchestra: II. Elegy. Sophie Langdon, vln. Richard Watkins, hrn. BBC Philharmonic Orchestra/ Odaline de la Martinez.
– Elgar: Violin Concerto in B minor, op.61: I. Allegro (opening). James Ehnes, vln. Philharmonia Orchestra/ Andrew Davis.
– Strauss, R: Vier Letzte Lieder (Four Last Songs): I. Frühling (Spring). Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, sop. London Symphony Orchestra/ Anrew Davis.
– Strauss, J Jnr: Voices of Spring Waltz. Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra/ Willi Bovskovsky.
– Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Book I, op. 12, no.2: Waltz. Leif Ove Andsnes, pno.
– Jenkins: Armed Mass – A Mass for Peace: Agnus Dei & Now the Guns Have Stopped. London Philharmonic Orchestra/ Karl Jenkins.
– Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Book V, op.54, no.3: March of the Trolls. Leif Ove Andsnes, pno.
– Janacek: Zdrávas Maria. Christ Church Cathedral Choir.

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QOTN : Connery, Bond, Spring, and more

Margaret — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 22:37:54 +0000

This programme was originally presented shortly after the death of Sir Sean Connery. As a tribute to him, this episode of Queen of the Night includes music from several of his films – and they’re not all James Bond.

Playlist: 08 November 2020

– Barry: Goldfinger: main theme. City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra/ Nic Raine.
– Barry: You Only Live Twice: Capsule in Space. City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra/ Nic Raine.
– Marais: Sonata à la Marésienne: III. Un peu gay. Musica Antiqua Köln/ Reinhard Goebel.
– Barry: Robin and Marian: Suite. City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra/ Nic Raine.
– Choi: let me live amid nature. Mischa Maisky, vlc. Daria Hovora, pno.
– Strauss: Tales from the Vienna Woods. Philadelphia/ Ormandy.
– Sullivan: The Mikado: Flowers that Bloom in the Spring. Richard Lewis, ten. Pro Arte Orchestra/ Sir Malcolm Sargent.
– Poledouris: Hunt for Red October: Hymn to Red October.
– Johansen: Quintet, op.35. II. Allegretto. Fragaria Vesca.
– Bax: Phantasy sonata: III. Lento Espressivo. Mobius.
– Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin and Organ in D minor, RV 541: II. Grave. Accademia Bizantina.

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QOTN : All Hallows Eve = Halloween

Margaret — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 04:33:09 +0000

Your host Tim matches fabulous music to various ‘celebrations’ of the infamous of this date.
Check out the characters and events of history, literature, film, given below.
What music would you choose?

Playlist: 01 November 2020

Black Death (1340s)
Philippe de Vitry: Motet: Petre Clemens. Sequentia Ensemble.

Dracula (1897)
Delius: Koanga: La Calinda. London Symphony Orchestra/ Barry Wordsworth.

Salem Witch Trials (1692)
– Purcell: If Music be the Food of Love. Andreas Scholl, counter-tenor. Academia Bizantina.
– Purcell: Music for a while. Alfred Deller, counter-tenor. Deller Consort.

Bedlam asylum (1770)
Boccherini: Cello Concerto no.6 in D major, G479: III. Allegro. Anner Bylsma, vlc. Concerto Amsterdam.

Frankenstein (1818)
Schubert: 3 Marches Militaires op. 51, D733: no.1. Daniel Barenboim & Radu Lupu, pno.

Segue
Bach: Toccata in D minor (opening). E Power Biggs, organ.

Jack the Ripper (1888)
– Grieg: Peer Gynt suite no.1 op.46: In the Hall of the Mountain King. Concertgebouw Orchestra/ Jean Fournet.
– Debussy: Arabesque no.1: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, pno.

Sweeney Todd (1846)
Chopin: Cello sonata in G minor, op.65: III. Largo. Pierre Fournier, vlc. Jean Fonda, pno.

Psycho film (1960)
Bernard Hermann: Psycho Theme. Unnamed ensemble.

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QOTN : More Queen of the Night Classics

Margaret — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 07:32:41 +0000

A few birthdays, a successful life and working partnership, entirely beautiful music. Chill!

Playlist: 25 October 2020

– Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, op.23: II. Andantino Semplice. Tedd Joselson, pno. Philadelphia Orchestra/ Eugene Ormandy.
– Britten: O Waly Waly. Peter Pears, ten. Benjamin Britten, pno.
– Strauss II: Herzenslust, op.3 Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra/ Zubin Mehta.
– Gretchaninov: Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom: The Lords Prayer.
– Debussy (arr. Gretchaninov): Beau Soir. Lynn Harrell, vlc.
– Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, op.23: First movement (opening). Tedd Joselson, pno. Philadelphia Orchestra/ Eugene Ormandy.
– Bizet: Carmen: Flower Song “La fleur que tu m’avais jetee. Mario Lanza, ten.
– Beethoven: Bundeslied. London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus/ Michael Tilson-Thomas.
– Bruch: Concerto for clarinet and viola in E minor, op. 88: II. Allegro Moderato. Paul Meyer, clar. Gerard Causse, vla. Lyon Opera Orchestra/Kent Nagano.
– Stravinsky: Le Baiser de la Fee (The Fairy’s Kiss): Pas de deux (adagio). Orchestre de Paris/ Semyon Bychkov.

Photo : Younger and older – Benjamin Britten & Peter Pears

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QOTN : Double the pleasure

Margaret — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 05:03:37 +0000

Concerto good, double concerto better? …. If yes, then this is a ‘better’ podcast with several double concerti – or should that be concertos? Oh, either will do
Lots to enjoy before the show ends with a bang!

Playlist: 18 October 2020

– Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin & Cello: II. Andante. Henryk szeryng, vln. Janos Starker, vlc. Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra/ Bernard Haitink.
– Charpentier: Regina Coeli (Queen of Heaven). Les Demoiselles de Saint-Cyr/ Sylvie Moquet.
– JS Bach: Concerto for 2 violins in D minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo. Yehudi Menuhin & Christian Ferras, vln. Bath Festival Orchestra.
– Florence + the machine: Jenny of Oldstones. Nicholas Yee, vlc.
– Trad. American: Shenandoah. Paul Robeson, bass. Mit Okun Orchestra and Chorus.
– Mozart: Concerto for flute and harp K.299: II. Andantino. Gallois, flute. Fabrice Pierre, hrp. Swedish Chamber Orchestra.
– Beethoven: Bundeslied. London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus/ Michael Tilson-Thomas.
– Bruch: Concerto for clarinet and viola in E minor, op. 88: II. Allegro Moderato. Paul Meyer, clar. Gerard Causse, vla. Lyon Opera Orchestra/Kent Nagano.
– Ippolitov-Ivanov: Turkish Fragments: I. Caravan. Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra/ Arthur Fagen.

Photo : The Shenandoah River

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QOTN : Sunrise, sunset

Margaret — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 12:40:02 +0000

For a change of pace, the early part of this show is music without strings. We also have music by and for royalty, some Covid therapy, and much more. It’s a musical feast!

Playlist: 11 October 2020

_ Beethoven: König Stephen, op.117: Overture. London Symphony Orchestra/ Michael Tilson-Thomas.
_ Hovhaness: October Mountain. Op.135: Movements IV & II. Central Washington University Wind Ensemble/ Mark Goodenberger.
_ Whitacre: October. Youngstown State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble/ Stephen Gage.
_ Rodrigo: Aria Antigua. Orquesta de Cámera Joaquín Rodrigo.
_ Chopin: Piano Concerto no.1 in E minor, op.11: II. Romance. Martha Argerich, pno. Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal/ Charles Dutoit.
_ Donizetti: Anna Bolena: Act I: Io Sentii sulla mia mano. Beverly Sills, sop. Stuart Burrows, ten. London Symphony Orchestra/ Julius Rudel.
_ King Henry VIII: Pastime with Good Companie (The King’s Ballad). The King’s Singers.
_ Einaudi: Due Tramonti (Two Sunsets).
_ Ravel: Daphnis et Chloë: Lever du jour (Daybreak). Boston Symphony Orchestra/ Charles Munch.
_ Finzi: Lo, the full, final sacrifice. Amy Dickson, sax. Aurora Orchestra/ Nicholas Collon.
_ Scarlatti: from 7 Arie con Tromba Sola: VI. Mio tesoro per te moro (Aria in forma di Menuet alla Francese). Kathleen Battle, sop. Wynton Marsalis, trumpet.

Photo : Sunset at Darwin’s Deckchair Cinema.

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