Classical Connections with John Toal Episodes Episode guide
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09/08/2020
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
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John Rutter, Bob Chilcott, Ulster Orchestra, Enrico Caruso
John's Classical Connection this week focuses on superstar tenor, the great Enrico Caruso
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26/07/2020
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
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Giselle Allen, Iain Farrington, Ciaran McCabe and Ruth McGinley, Independence Day
This week features another Rosemary Street Session this time from Violinist Ciaran McCabe
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Daniele Rustioni, Tasmin Little, Julia Desbruslais, Ellen Mawhinney and Ruth McGinley
John's Classical Connection focuses on the life and work of Adolphe Sax.
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Kathryn Rudge, Walled City Music International Piano Festival, Ulster Orchestra,
John celebrates Father's Day with a Classical Connection based on 'Musical Fathers.'
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Oliver Mears, Cabhan Keag, Ulster Orchestra, Henry Mancini.
Oliver Mears from the Royal Opera House chats to John and music from the Ulster Orchestra
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Gabriel Prokofiev, Jonathan Rea, Doreen Curran and Ruth McGinley, Alexander Pushkin
John explores Alexander Pushkin's Northern Irish connection this week.
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Ulster Youth Orchestra, Elaine Agnew, Malachy Frame and Ruth McGinley, June.
Look forward to Summer with a Classical Connection cultivated around June.
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At Home For Heroes, Ulster Youth Orchestra, Brian McAlea and Ruth McGinley, Music for Walking
Take Classical Connections for a walk! John's connection this week is music for walking.
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Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Katie Richardson, Michael Trainor and Ruth McGinley, Erik Satie
John's Classical Connection this week focuses on the music of maverick composer Erk Satie
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Ben Parry, NI Opera, RTE Concert Orchestra, Music Inspired by the Sea
John's Classical Connection this week is inspired by the Sea.
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Michael McHale, MJ Cole, RTE Concert Orchestra, New Beginnings
John's Classical Connection this week focuses on the theme of Spring and new beginnings.
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Martin Frost, 麻豆官网首页入口 10 Pieces, Chris Blake and Ruth McGinley, Music for the Garden
John's Classical Connection this week is music to listen to in the garden.
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Alex Woolf, Gerard McChrystal, Germaine Tailleferre
John's Classical Connection focuses on the music of Les Six member, Germaine Tailleferre.
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Anselm McDonnell, Cappella Caeciliana, Music for the Resurrection
John's Classical Connection has an Easter theme this week - inspired by the Resurrection.
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05/04/2020
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
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Neil Martin, Jonathan Simmance, Judith Weimers, Ulster Orchestra, Music in Isolation
Music in isolation forms the basis of John's Classical Connection.
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Tasmin Little,Ulster Orchestra, Belfast Music Society, William Walton
John celebrates the birthday of William Walton in his Classical Connection.
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22/03/2020
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
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15/03/2020
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
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International Women's Day
John explores lesser-known women composers for his Classical Connection.
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Cellisimo, Walled City Music Festival, Adam Reaney, Rossini
John celebrates Rossini's birthday for his Classical Connection.
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The Myth of Europa, The Salterello Trio, Yearning for the Light, Handel
John celebrates Handel's 335th birthday on this episode of Classical Connections.
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St Columb's School of Music, Belfast Music Society, Jack Myles, Mirella Freni
John celebrates the work of late soprano Mirella Freni for his Classical Connection.
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Eimear Noone, David Heath, Ulster Orchestra, Music on Spring
Spring has sprung on Classical Connections - John picks three pieces inspired by spring.
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Paul Cassidy, Eithne Benson, Gemma New, Holocaust Memorial Day
John's Classical Connection this week focuses on musical reactions to the Holocaust.
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NI Opera, Charles Wood Song Competition, Great Music in Irish Houses, Gustavo Dudamel
John celebrates the birthday of maestro Gustavo Dudamel for his Classical Connection.
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The Oscars, Stephen Hough, Great Music in Irish Houses, Il Trovatore
John celebrates the anniversary of the opening of Verdi's great opera 'Il Trovatore'
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Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Howard Shelley, Fran and Flora, NI Opera Studio
John selects three pieces by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari as his Classical Connection.
