Classical Connections with John Toal Episodes Episode guide
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Music for the New Year
With Viennese favourites and the Ulster Orchestra recorded at the Charles Wood Festival.
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Classical Connections Christmas Quiz!
John presents the annual festive Classical Connections Christmas Quiz!
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Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Phil Kids, Foyle at 40, Lesser-known Carols
John picks three lesser-known Christmas carols for his Classical Connection.
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James Galway at 80
A special episode of Classical Connections celebrating Sir James Galway's 80th Birthday.
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Singing the Messiah, Stephen Cleobury, NI Opera Studio, Winter
John's Classical Connection this week are pieces on the theme of Winter.
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Leonard Pugh, Deirdre Gribbin, Ulster Orchestra, Music Inspired by Paintings
Music inspired by paintings forms John's Classical Connection this week.
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M'ANAM, Matthew Owens, Peter Moore, Composers and Students
John traces a line of study from Maurice Ravel to Ina Boyle for his Classical Connection.
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Snarky Puppy, Fergus Sheil, Andrew Douglas and Ruth McGinley, Ennio Morricone
John celebrates the 91st birthday of Ennio Morricone for his Classical Connection.
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James Sills, Alf McCreary, Kristan Swain and M谩ire Carroll, John Barry
John focuses on the music of film composer John Barry in his Classical Connection.
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John Wilson, Gesualdo Six and Ballyclare Male Voice Choir
John Wilson, Gesualdo Six and Ballyclare Male Voice Choir
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Darragh Morgan, Lucy Parham, Yearning for the Light, Book Week NI
John picks three pieces based on literary epics ahead of Book Week NI.
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Carolyn Dobbin, Milos Karadaglic, Edwin Gray, Celebrating Jessye Norman
John celebrates the work of the late soprano Jessye Norman in his classical connection.
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Daniele Rustioni, City of Derry International Choir Festival, West Cork Chamber Music Festival
John picks three pieces written for popes in his classical connection.
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Mark Wigglesworth, Manchester Collective, Proms in the Park highlights, Andrea Bocelli
John's classical connection is on crossover superstar Andrea Bocelli.
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Elisabeth Brauss, Borders, Chicco Scola, Dvo艡谩k
John picks three pieces by Czech composer Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k in his classical connection.
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Ulster Orchestra at Proms, Brian McAlea
Highlights of the Ulster Orchestra's Prom at the Albert Hall. Plus, baritone Brian McAlea.
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Danny Elfman, Karl Jenkins, V铆kingur 脫lafsson
The second of our highlights specials showcasing our favourite interviews and music.
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Katherine Jenkins, Bryn Terfel, Avi Avital
A special highlights programme showcasing some of our favourite interviews and music.
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Gerald Peregrine, Queen's Music Department at 70, Miniatures
Blink and you'll miss it: John's classical connection features three very short pieces.
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I Love Country with the Ulster Orchestra
The Ulster Orchestra, Capital Voices and John Rigby perform a concert of country music.
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Hilary Hahn, The King鈥檚 Singers, Eamonn Quinn, Ross and Jake Houston, Cole Porter
John picks three pieces by American composer Cole Porter in his classical connection.
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Rafael Payare
John Toal chats to outgoing Ulster Orchestra music director Rafael Payare.
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Mendelssohn's Elijah, Iceland
Baritone Kevin Neville and tenor Conor Breen perform arias from Mendelssohn's Elijah.
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Young Musicians' Platform Award - The Winners in Concert
Classical, folk and jazz soloists perform with the Ulster Orchestra.
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Karl Jenkins, Walled City Music Festival, Harold in Italy, Pachelbel's Canon
John's classical connection is on classical music's one-hit wonder, Johann Pachelbel.
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The Rite of Spring, Gavin Greenaway, Michael McHale, Mendelssohn
Gillian Moore on The Rite of Spring. John鈥檚 classical connection celebrates Mendelssohn.
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Daniele Rustioni, Chanticleer, Sweeney Todd, Dorothea R枚schmann
John's classical connection marks Holocaust Memorial Day.
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Mel Mercier, Rowel Friers, The Association of British Orchestras, Blue Monday
John's classical connection features pieces to beat the January blues.
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Ulster Orchestra in concert from the Ulster Hall
Popular favourites and composer anniversaries from the Ulster Orchestra.
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Vienna! With the Ulster Orchestra
A concert with music from Vienna, featuring the Ulster Orchestra.
