Sunday 23 December 2018 Rātapu 23 Hakihea 2018

• 12:00 AM. Music Through the Night

  Dvorák, Antonín: Piano Trio No 3 in F minor Op 65 - Florestan Trio (HYPERION CDA 66895)

  Hess, Nigel: A Christmas Overture - Central Band of the Royal Air Force/Nigel Hess (Chandos CHAN 10767)

  Gruber, Franz: Stille Nacht - Madison Nonoa (sop), Australian Brandenburg Choir & Orch/Paul Dyer (ABC Classics ABC Live 2017)

  Traditional American arr Wilcocks: Quelle est cette odeur agreable - Chanticleer (Teldec 94563)

  Harriss, Ross: Music for Jonny - New Zealand SO/James Sedares (UNIVERSAL 99072)

  1:00 approx Glazunov, Alexander: Symphony No 8 in Eb Op 83 - Russian State SO/Valeri Polyansky (Chandos CHAN 9961)

  James, Williams: An Australian Christmas - Huddersfield Choral Society, Sellers Engineering Band/Brian Kay (Chandos CHAN 4530)

  Brumel, Antoine: Noe, noe, noe - Orlando Consort (HARMONIA MUNDI HMU 90 7418)

  Hewitt Jones, Thomas: What child is this? - Eleanor Hicks (soprano), Choir of Merton College Oxford, Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra/Benjamin Nicholas (Delphian DCD34192)

  Rachmaninov, Sergei: Moment Musical Op 16/1 - Jason Bae (pno) (AUSTRIAN GRAMOPHONE AG 0003)

  2:00 approx Haydn, Franz Joseph: Mass No 13 in Bb, Creation Mass - Pamela Helen Stephen (mezzo), Mark Padmore (ten), Stephen Varcoe/Richard Hickox (Chandos CHAN 0599)

  Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich orch Lane: Troika - RTE Concert Orch/Gavin Sutherland (Naxos 8.572744)

  Whitacre, Eric: Lux Aurumque - Handel & Haydn Society Chorus/Grant Llewellyn (Avie AV 2078)

  Lilburn, Douglas: Three Sea Changes - Michael Houstoun (pno) (Rattle RAT D040)

  3:00 approx Elgar, Edward: Introduction & Allegro Op 47 - English CO/Benjamin Britten (London 425 160)

  Bach, Johann Sebastian: Inventions in three parts BWV787-BWV801 - Janine Jansen (vln), Maxim Rysanov (vla), Torleif Thedéen (cello) (Decca 475 9081)

  McDowall, Cecilia: Now may we singen - ORA/Suzi Digby (ORA )

  Peacock, Adrian: Venite Gaudete - ORA/Suzi Digby (ORA )

  Cannabich, Christian: Symphony No 52 in E - Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia/Uwe Grodd (Naxos 8.55434)

  4:00 approx Schumann, Robert: Kreisleriana Op 16 - Evgeny Kissin (pno) (RCA 09026 68911)

  Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Wither's rocking hymn - Robert Quinney (org), The Sixteen/Harry Christophers (CORO COR 16085)

  Lauridsen, Morten: O magnum mysterium - ORA/Suzi Digby (ORA )

  Ritchie, John: Suite No 1 for string orchestra - NZSO CO/Donald Armstrong (TRUST MMT 2040)

  5:00 approx Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto No 23 in A K488 - Lars Vogt (pno), Salzburg Mozarteum Orch/Ivor Bolton (OEHMS OC 727)

  Saint-Saëns, Camille: Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso Op 28 - James Ehnes (vln), Quebec SO/Yoav Talmi (Analekta FL 2 3151)

  Delius, Frederick arr Fenby: Fennimore & Gerda, Intermezzo - Symphony Nova Scotia/Georg Tintner (CBC Records SMCD 5134)

  Philips, Peter: Stella, quam viderant Magi - Tudor Consort/Peter Walls (Naxos 8.555056)

  Kirkpatrick, William J arr Wilberg: Away in a manger - Bryn Terfel (bar), Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera/Tecwyn Evans (DG 477 8768)

  Bassi, James: Quem pastores laudavere - ORA/Suzi Digby (ORA )

  Fauré, Gabriel orch Rabaud: Berceuse, from Dolly Suite - Paris Orch/Serge Baudo (EMI 5 67523)

  Scarlatti, Domenico: Keyboard Sonatas in B minor Kk27; in A Kk212 (2) - Murray Perahia (pno) (Philips 456 922)

• 6:00 AM. Sanctuary

  Music for the spirit and soul

  Telemann, Georg Philipp: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott TWV8/7 - Vocalensemble Rastatt, Les Favorites/Holger Speck (Carus 83.166)

  De Lalande, Michel: Simphonies des noëls - Les Violons du Roy (Dorian DOR 90180)

  Silvestrov, Valentyn: The Lord's Prayer, from Diptychon - Latvian Radio Choir/Sigvards Klava (GB Records BCGBCD 07)

  Manfredini, Francesco: Christmas Concerto in C Op 3/12 - Berlin Phil/Herbert von Karajan (DG 449 924)

  Hamilton, David: A Child comes forth (4) - Helen Webby (harp), Rowan Johnston (percussion), Key Cygnetures/Elise Bradley (RNZ UB15)

  Bach, Johann Sebastian: Chorale Prelude, Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr - Gillian Weir (org) (PRIORY PRCD 800)

  Schelle, Johann: Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schar - Carolyn Sampson (sop), James Gilchrist (ten), King's Consort & Choir/Robert King (HYPERION CDA 67260)

  Rutter, John: Brother Heinrich's Christmas - Brian Kay (narrator), Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia (Collegium COL CD 115)

• 7:30 AM. Hymns on Sunday

  A weekly selection of traditional and modern hymns, presented by Robyn Jaquiery

• 8:00 AM. Grace Notes

  Delius, Frederick: On hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring - Camerata Wales/Owain Arwel Hughes (BIS CD 1589)

  Praetorius, Michael: Es ist Ros entsprungen - Chanticleer (Teldec 94563)

  Liszt, Franz: Consolation No 3 in Db - Michael Houstoun (pno) (TRUST MMT 2008)

  Brahms, Johannes: Symphony No 3 in F Op 90 (3) - London Phil/Marin Alsop (Naxos 8.55743)

  Lauridsen, Morten: La Rose Complète; Dirait-on, from Les Chansons des Roses - Morten Lauridsen (pno), Polyphony/Stephen Layton (Hyperion CDA 67580)

  Biber, Heinrich I.F. von: The Annunciation, from The Mystery Sonatas - John Holloway (vln), Tragicomedia (Virgin VCD 7 90838)

  Purcell, Henry: Fairest Isle, from King Arthur - Karina Gauvin (sop), Les Boréades de Montréal/Francis Colpron (Atma ACD2398)

  Debussy, Claude: Rêverie - Bert Lucarelli (ob), Susan Jolles (harp) (Stradivari SCD 6034)

• 9:00 AM. From the Top

  Highlights from Settling the Score

  Handel, George Frideric: Pastoral Symphony, from Messiah - Sinfonia Australis/Guy Noble (ABC Classics 472 044)

  Mascagni, Pietro: Cavalleria rusticana, Intermezzo - BBC Concert Orch/Barry Wordsworth (Decca 473 862)

  Beethoven, Ludwig van: Symphony No 7 in A Op 92 - Vienna Phil/Carlos Kleiber (DG 447 400)

  Maxwell Davies, Peter arr Eriksson: Farewell to Stromness - Saffire, The Australian Guitar Quartet (ABC Classics 476 701)

  10:00 Korngold, Erich Wolfgang: Marietta's Song, from Die tote Stadt - Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo), Kjell Lysell (vln), Ulf Forsberg (vln), Nils-Erik Sparf (vla), Mats Lidström (cello), Bengt Forsberg (pno) (DG 459 631)

  Holst, Gustav von: Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity, from The Planets Suite - London Phil/Vladimir Jurowski (LPO 47)

  Schubert, Franz: Piano Sonata No 21 in Bb D960 (4) - Mitsuko Uchida (pno) (Philips 456 572)

  Elgar, Edward: Variations on an Original Theme Op 36, Enigma - London Phil ( )

• 11:00 AM. Pick and Mix

  Eva Radich mixes it up with great musicians across genres

  Trad arr Vince Guaraldi Trio: What Child is This - Take 6 (Fantasy 129582)

  Simon, Nguini: The Coast - Paul Simon (Warner)

  Simon: Further to Fly - Paul Simon (Warner)

  C Wood, O Wood: Postcards from Hell - Wood Brothers (Blue Note)

  Segundo: Chan Chan - Buena Vista Social Club (World Circuit 330050)

  N'Dour: Bamako - Youssou N'Dour (Virgin)

  Powell, Moraes: Tempo di Amor - Herbie Hancock & Ceu (Sony)

  Trad arr Vince Guaraldi Trio: O Tannenbaum - Vince Guaraldi Trio (Fantasy 129582)

  Gruber arr Take 6: Silent Night - Take 6 (Reprise 926665)

  Mendelssohn arr Take 6: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Take 6 (Reprise 926665)

  Sandstrom (after Praetorius): Es ist Ein Ros Entsprungen - Voces 8 (Decca)

  Adam arr Gaither Vocal Band: O Holy Night - Gaither Vocal Band (Gaither Music Group)

  Freedman: New Zealand Christmas Tree - Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra (Self-released)

• Noon The Musical Omnivore

  with David Morriss including Vintage Years

  PRAETORIUS: Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen - Choir of Westminster Cathedral (Hyperion CDA 66200)
  PRAETORIUS: Quem Pastores Laudavere - Choir of Westminster Cathedral, Parley of Instruments (Hyperion CDA 66200)
  STRADELLA: Sinfonia, from Christmas Cantata - Schola Cantorum Basiliensis (DG 423 777)
  DESPREZ: Praeter rerum seriem - Gabrieli Consort (Archiv 437 833)
  DAQUIN: Noël Suisse - Christopher Herrick (org) (Hyperion CDA 66816)
  DEBUSSY: Nocturnes (1) - Berlin Phil (Music & Arts MACD0719)
  DEBUSSY: Nocturnes (2) - Berlin Phil (Music & Arts MACD0719)
  DEBUSSY: Nocturnes (3) - ORTF Maîtrise, Paris Orch (EMI CZS 7 62669)
  COUPERIN: Le Dodo ou L'Amour au berceau - Marcelle Meyer (pno) (EMI 5 68092)
  COUPERIN: Les Barricades mystérieuses - Marcelle Meyer (pno) (EMI 5 68092)
  COUPERIN: Les Ombres errantes - Marcelle Meyer (pno) (EMI 5 68092)
  COUPERIN: Le tic-toc-choc, ou le Maillotins - Marcelle Meyer (pno) (EMI 5 68092)
  COUPERIN: La Muse-Plantine - Marcelle Meyer (pno) (EMI 5 68092)
  COUPERIN: L'Arlequine - Marcelle Meyer (pno) (EMI 5 68092)
  COUPERIN: Les folies Françaises ou les dominos - Marcelle Meyer (pno) (EMI 5 68092)
  COUPERIN: Passacaille - Marcelle Meyer (pno) (EMI CZS5680922)
  BERLIOZ: The Childhood of Christ - Florence Kopleff (mezzo), Cesare Valletti (ten), Gérard Souzay (bar), Giorgio Tozzi (bass), New England Conservatory Chorus, Boston SO (RCA 88875169792)

• 3:00 PM. Chamber Music Matinée

  Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Fun and Spirited

  Danish String Quartet, Bella Hristova (violin), Paul Neubauer (viola), Benjamin Beilman (violin), David Finckel (cello)

  VIVALDI: Chamber Concerto in G minor RV103

  MOZART: Duo in Bb for violin & viola K424

  BEETHOVEN: String Trio in G Op 9/1

  Lincoln Center, New York (WFMT)

• 4:00 PM. In the Spotlight

  RNZ Concert shines a weekly spotlight on artists and musical matters

  A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

  Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Ben-San Lau (org)/Stephen Cleobury (KGS 001)

  Recorded King’s College, Cambridge, 2012

• 5:30 PM. New Horizons with William Dart

  A guide to the worlds of rock, pop, country, folk and beyond

• 6:00 PM. Opera on Sunday

  Christmas Oratorio by John Adams

  Rosemary Joshua (soprano), Measha Brueggergosman (mezzo), Davóne Tines (baritone), Daniel Bubeck (countertenor), Brian Cummings (countertenor), Steven Rickards (countertenor), Handel Secondary School Children's Choir, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

  ADAMS: El Niño, Christmas Oratorio

  Konzerthaus, Berlin, Berlin (EBU)

• 9:00 PM. Made in New Zealand

  NZ performers and composers

  Heenan, Ashley: War & Peace, Suite for orchestra - New Zealand SO/Ashley Heenan (KIWI CD SLD 102)

  Artely, Chris: O magnum mysterium - /Susan Densem (RNZ 2015)

  Beethoven, Ludwig van: Piano Sonata No 3 in C Op 2/3 - Diedre Irons (pno) (RNZ UA44)

  Goffin, Dean: Rhapsody in Brass - Woolston Brass/David Gallaher (Woolston Brass CDWB 3896340/01)

  Stamitz, Johann: Symphony in Eb - NZSO CO/Donald Armstrong (dir) (Naxos 8.553194)

  Tormé, Mel arr Knight: Christmas Song - The King's Singers (Signum SIGCD497)

  Gauntlett, Henry John: Once, in Royal David's City - Madison Nonoa (sop), Australian Brandenburg Choir & Orch/Paul Dyer (ABC Classics ABC Live 2017)

  Hill, Alfred: String Quartet No 3 in A minor, Carnival - Dominion Quartet (Naxos 8.570491)

• 11:00 PM. New Music Dreams

  Come along for a mesmerising ride as Ryan Smith explores ambient and drone music - handpicked from the very latest, to 20th century seminal masterpieces and everything in between

  MANTLE: A Sandcastle, A Wave (album)
  George Johnston (electronics)
  Private

  MANTLE: Quiet Music (album)
  George Johnston (electronics)
  Private

  MANTLE: A Selection from, the album Kindness
  George Johnston (electronics)
  Private

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