Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Debussy, Liszt | 20120228 | Presented by Petroc Trelawny Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall Peter Donohoe plays Debussy, Liszt, Brahms and Bart k. Donohoe's performance again revealed his affinity for Liszt's music. He brought these tone poems for piano vividly to life. From the opening sombre reminiscence of the hero William Tell to the quietly tolling bells of Geneva's churches, the listener became a fellow traveller on Liszt's journey' (Birmingham Post). Peter Donohoe first shot to fame in 1982 when he was a prizewinner at the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, and is noted for his performances of Liszt. His programme centres on the composer's evocations of Swiss landscape and legends from the Ann退es de P耀lerinage. This is complemented by a set of late pieces by Brahms, plus two powerfully influential composers, Bart k and Debussy, both of whom Liszt's music anticipates. Claude Debussy: Estampes Franz Liszt: Ann退es de p耀lerinage (1st year - Switzerland), S.160 Peter Donohoe piano. Peter Donohoe performs piano music by Debussy and Liszt at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world |
| 01 | Haydn, Boccherini | 20111021 | Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall Presented by Louise Fryer Trevor Pinnock conducts the period instruments of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in music by Haydn and his contemporaries including a rare chance to hear music by Salomon, the man who brought him to London and turned him into one of the first musical superstars. Joseph Haydn: Symphony No.6 in D (Le matin) Luigi Boccherini: Cello Concerto No.7 in G Trevor Pinnock (conductor) Kati Debretzeni (violin) Jonathan Manson (cello). Trevor Pinnock conducts the OAE in music by Haydn and Boccherini. Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world |
| 01 | Haydn, Mozart | 20120503 | Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London Presented by Suzy Klein The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is joined by a trio of celebrated soloists - cellist Steven Isserlis, pianist Robert Levin and violinist Isabelle Faust - who will each direct the orchestra from their instrument in a concert that looks at what happens when the conductor disappears. The evening opens with Haydn's 'London' Symphony, the composer's response to the bustle and vibrancy of the city when he visited in 1795. Isabelle Faust is then soloist in Mozart's most popular Violin Concerto before all three soloists come together to perform Beethoven's Triple Concerto. Haydn: Symphony no.104 'London Mozart: Violin Concerto no.3 in G K.216 Steven Isserlis (cello/director) Isabelle Faust (violin/director) Robert Levin (piano/director). The OAE in Haydn's Symphony No 104 and Mozart's Violin Concerto No 3, with Isabelle Faust. Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world |
| 01 | Mehldau, Brahms | 20130404 | Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London Presented by Catherine Bott Pianist Kirill Gerstein in a programme of Haydn, Brahms and Stravinsky, plus the UK premiere of a piece written specially for him by jazz musician Brad Mehldau Mehldau: Variations on a melancholy theme (UK premiere) Brahms: Paganini variations, Op.35 Kirill Gerstein (piano). Kirill Gerstein plays piano music by Brad Mehldau and Brahms at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world |
| 01 | Mozart, Haydn | 20130225 | Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London Presented by Petroc Trelawny Andras Schiff directs the OAE in works by Haydn & Mozart Mozart: Piano Concerto no.9 in E flat, K.271 Haydn: Symphony no.98 in B flat Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Andras Schiff (piano & conductor) Hungarian-born pianist Andras Schiff pairs arguably Mozart's first great concerto with one of the composer's late sequence of masterpieces. Mozart's friend and mentor Haydn's relationship with London was cemented with a series of twelve so-called 'London' symphonies, written on a grand scale and overflowing with Haydn's trademark invention and wit. Andras Schiff directs the OAE. Mozart: Piano Concerto No 9. Haydn: Symphony No 98. Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world |
| 01 | Oae, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schubert (part 1) | 20131126 | Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London Presented by Petroc Trelawny The period-instrument Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, directed by Margaret Faultless, performs masterworks by Beethoven and a concerto by Mendelssohn, set alongside one of the glories of the piano duet repertoire - Schubert's mighty F minor Fantasia. Beethoven: Overture Coriolan, Op 62 Mendelssohn: Concerto in A flat for Two Pianos 8.05 Discovering Music 8.25 Schubert: Fantasia in F minor for piano duet D940 Beethoven: Symphony No 8 in F Robert Levin and Ya-Fei Chuang fortepiano Margaret Faultless leader/director Husband-and-wife piano duo Robert Levin and Ya-Fei Chuang join forces with the OAE to perform a youthful concerto by Mendelssohn - composed when he was just 14 years old, and a mature masterpiece by Schubert - the great Fantasia written in the last year of his life. Bookending the programme, the overture Beethoven composed for a play about an ancient Roman leader, and one of his most cheerful and lively symphonies. Following the concert, a selection from the shortlist of the British Composer Awards, winners to be announced next week. From the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, the OAE performs music by Beethoven and Mendelssohn Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world |
| 02 | Beethoven | 20120503 | Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London Presented by Suzy Klein The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is joined by a trio of celebrated soloists - cellist Steven Isserlis, pianist Robert Levin and violinist Isabelle Faust - who will each direct the orchestra from their instrument in a concert that looks at what happens when the conductor disappears. The evening opens with Haydn's 'London' Symphony, the composer's response to the bustle and vibrancy of the city when he visited in 1795. Isabelle Faust is then soloist in Mozart's most popular Violin Concerto before all three soloists come together to perform Beethoven's Triple Concerto. Beethoven: Triple Concerto Steven Isserlis (cello/director) Isabelle Faust (violin/director) Robert Levin (piano/director). The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and soloists in Beethoven's Triple Concerto. Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world |
| 02 | Brahms, Bartok | 20120228 | Presented by Petroc Trelawny Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall Peter Donohoe plays Debussy, Liszt, Brahms and Bart k. Donohoe's performance again revealed his affinity for Liszt's music. He brought these tone poems for piano vividly to life. From the opening sombre reminiscence of the hero William Tell to the quietly tolling bells of Geneva's churches, the listener became a fellow traveller on Liszt's journey' (Birmingham Post). Peter Donohoe first shot to fame in 1982 when he was a prizewinner at the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, and is noted for his performances of Liszt. His programme centres on the composer's evocations of Swiss landscape and legends from the Ann退es de P耀lerinage. This is complemented by a set of late pieces by Brahms, plus two powerfully influential composers, Bart k and Debussy, both of whom Liszt's music anticipates. Johannes Brahms: 6 Pieces for piano, Op.118 B退la Bart k: Piano Sonata Peter Donohoe piano. Peter Donohoe (piano) in Brahms: Six Pieces for piano, Op 118. Bartok: Piano Sonata. Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world |
| 02 | Haydn, Salomon | 20111021 | Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall Presented by Louise Fryer Trevor Pinnock conducts the period instruments of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in music by Haydn and his contemporaries including a rare chance to hear music by Salomon, the man who brought him to London and turned him into one of the first musical superstars. Joseph Haydn: Overture, L'anima del filosofo (Orfeo ed Euridice) Johann Peter Salomon: Romance in D for violin & string orchestra Joseph Haydn: Symphony No.93 in D Trevor Pinnock (conductor) Kati Debretzeni (violin) Jonathan Manson (cello). Trevor Pinnock conducts the OAE in music by Haydn and Salomon. Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world |
| 02 | Haydn, Schumann | 20130404 | Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London Presented by Catherine Bott Pianist Kirill Gerstein in a programme of Haydn, Brahms and Stravinsky, plus the UK premiere of a piece written specially for him by jazz musician Brad Mehldau Haydn: Variations in F minor H.17.6 (Un Piccolo divertimento) Schumann: Carnaval - scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes Kirill Gerstein (piano). Pianist Kirill Gerstein performs music by Haydn and Schumann at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world |
| 02 | Mozart | 20130225 | Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London Presented by Petroc Trelawny Andras Schiff directs the OAE in works by Haydn & Mozart Mozart: Piano Concerto no.24 in C minor, K.491 Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Andras Schiff (piano & conductor) Hungarian-born pianist Andras Schiff pairs arguably Mozart's first great concerto with one of the composer's late sequence of masterpieces. Mozart's friend and mentor Haydn's relationship with London was cemented with a series of twelve so-called 'London' symphonies, written on a grand scale and overflowing with Haydn's trademark invention and wit. Andras Schiff directs the OAE from the piano in Mozart's Piano Concerto No 24, K491. Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world |
| 02 | Oae, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schubert (part 2) | 20131126 | Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London Presented by Petroc Trelawny The period-instrument Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, directed by Margaret Faultless, performs masterworks by Beethoven and a concerto by Mendelssohn, set alongside one of the glories of the piano duet repertoire - Schubert's mighty F minor Fantasia. Beethoven: Overture Coriolan, Op 62 Mendelssohn: Concerto in A flat for Two Pianos 8.05 Discovering Music 8.25 Schubert: Fantasia in F minor for piano duet D940 Beethoven: Symphony No 8 in F Robert Levin and Ya-Fei Chuang fortepiano Margaret Faultless leader/director Husband-and-wife piano duo Robert Levin and Ya-Fei Chuang join forces with the OAE to perform a youthful concerto by Mendelssohn - composed when he was just 14 years old, and a mature masterpiece by Schubert - the great Fantasia written in the last year of his life. Bookending the programme, the overture Beethoven composed for a play about an ancient Roman leader, and one of his most cheerful and lively symphonies. Following the concert, a selection from the shortlist of the British Composer Awards, winners to be announced next week. Live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, music by Schubert and Beethoven. Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world |