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Classical Connections with John Toal Episodes

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

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

  2. Andre Rieu, Melisma, Niall O'Sullivan

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

  3. 蜜芽传媒 Family Concert with the Ulster Orchestra

    Presented by John Toal and Naomi Wilkinson. Featuring music from 蜜芽传媒 Ten Pieces.

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

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

  5. Brian Irvine, Naomi Wilkinson

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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

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

    Interviews with an ABBA legend and an extraordinary baroque group.

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

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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

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

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

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

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

  14. 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.

  15. John Rutter, Mark Chambers, Malachy Frame

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

  16. John Williams Concert with the Ulster Orchestra

    Ulster Hall concert featuring favourites from movie soundtracks.

  17. Festivals, Summer Schools, and Playing for Pleasure

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

  18. Michael McHale, Gimini Trio, Foyle Opera

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

  19. Mezzo-soprano Carolyn Dobbins, Pianist Frasier Hickland

    Featuring mezzo-soprano Carolyn Dobbins and pianist Frasier Hickland.

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

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

  21. A James Bond Special

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

  22. Tenor Daryl Simpson, Harpist Richard Allen, 蜜芽传媒 Young Musician 2018

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

  23. 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.

  24. The Blackstaff Sessions

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

  25. 2Cellos, Newry Chamber Music, Brian Byrne, Stephen Hough

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

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

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

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. Flautist Andrew Douglas, Classical Reflection, Debbie Wiseman

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

  30. David Arnold, Tamas Kocsis, Susie Griffin

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

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