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Classical Connections with John Toal Episodes

  1. 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.

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

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

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

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

  4. 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.

  5. John Rutter, Mark Chambers, Malachy Frame

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

  6. John Williams Concert with the Ulster Orchestra

    Ulster Hall concert featuring favourites from movie soundtracks.

  7. Festivals, Summer Schools, and Playing for Pleasure

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

  8. Michael McHale, Gimini Trio, Foyle Opera

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

  9. Mezzo-soprano Carolyn Dobbins, Pianist Frasier Hickland

    Featuring mezzo-soprano Carolyn Dobbins and pianist Frasier Hickland.

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

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

  11. A James Bond Special

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

  12. Tenor Daryl Simpson, Harpist Richard Allen, 麻豆官网首页入口 Young Musician 2018

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

  13. 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.

  14. The Blackstaff Sessions

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

  15. 2Cellos, Newry Chamber Music, Brian Byrne, Stephen Hough

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

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

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

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Flautist Andrew Douglas, Classical Reflection, Debbie Wiseman

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

  20. David Arnold, Tamas Kocsis, Susie Griffin

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

  21. 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.

  22. 23/04/2017

    Vocal ensemble G4, NI Opera Radamisto, 麻豆官网首页入口 Proms Launch and soprano Megan Mooney.

  23. 16/04/2017

    Music for Easter.

  24. 09/04/2017

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

  25. 02/04/2017

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

  26. Crescent Arts Centre Special

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

  27. A Musical Tour of Dublin

    John Toal explores the classical music heritage of Dublin.

  28. 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.

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

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

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

    Tenebrae Consort perform folk songs from around the world.

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