In Tune - 21/01/2009

Sean Rafferty presents a selection of music and guests from the arts world, and is joined by the Brook Street Band, who perform in the studio ahead of an all-Handel celebration concert at the Wigmore Hall, London. Plus composer and pianist Michel Legrand discussing his forthcoming tour. 1703 HEROLD Zampa (overture) Detroit Symphony Orchestra Paul Paray (conductor) MERCURY 430 014 2 Track1 7’29 17:11 GOTTSCHALK Manchega, concert study Op.38 Michel Legrand (piano) ERATO 490 92857 Tracks 16 3’03 17:05 LIVE PERFORMANCE HANDEL So Pleasing the Pain Is (So Pleasing the Pain Is) Nicki Kennedy (soprano) The Brook Street Band 7’36 17:27 LIVE PERFORMANCE HANDEL Soon as the Day is Breaking (So Pleasing the Pain Is) Sally Bruce-Payne (alto) The Brook Street Band 4’39 17:37 HANDEL Let Our Discords (So Pleasing the Pain Is) Sally Bruce-Payne (alto) Nicki Kennedy (soprano) The Brook Street Band 4’43 17:43 HAYDN Variations in f minor Alfred Brendel, piano DECCA 478 1369 CD.4 Track 9 15’29 18:03 UCCELLINI Aria Sopra la Bergamasca La Fenice RICERCAR RIC 157142 Track 8 4’09 18:08 LEGRAND Le Petit Journal Michel Legrand and Friends VERVE 538 937 2 Track 1 6’10 18:21 LEGRAND The Windmills of your mind Legrand Orchestra Michel Legrand (conductor) UNIVERSAL 98263512 CD.2 Track 1 2’18 18:28 LEGRAND Don Quixote Suite (from the film “The Adventures of Don Quixote” by Alvin Rakoff) Ivry Gitlis, violin Legrand Orchestra Michel Legrand (conductor) UNIVERSAL 98263512 CD.3 Track 4 6’39 18:36 MOZART Oboe Quartet in F, K.370 Heinz Holliger (oboe) Thomas Zehetmair (violin) Tabea Zimmermann (viola) Thomas Demenga (cello) philips 434 076 2 Tracks 6-8 17’11 18:59 CHOPIN 5 Preludes Op.28 Murray Perahia (piano) SONY SMK48130 Tracks 6-10 5’29