Classical Connections with John Toal

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Classical Connections: Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Howard Shelley, Fran and Flora, NI Opera Studio

12/01/2020

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Howard Shelley, Fran and Flora, NI Opera Studio

BBC Radio Ulster - Classical Connections, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Howard Shelley, Fran and Flora, NI Opera Studio

John selects three pieces by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari as his Classical Connection. 


Sheku Kanneh-Mason chats about his new album with the LSO, Howard Shelley on turning 70, and string Duo 'Fran and Flora' chat about their upcoming gig for Moving on Music. 

Sheku Kanneh-Mason chats about his new album inspired by the Elgar Cello Concerto, working with Sir Simon Rattle and the LSO, as well as future projects. Pianist and conductor Howard Shelley talks to John about his plans for turning 70 - including a concert with the Ulster Orchestra and performing all five Beethoven Piano Concertos in one day with the London Mozart Players! String Duo 'Fran and Flora' chat about their upcoming gig for Moving on Music at the Black Box in Belfast. Live music from members of the NI Opera Studio. John selects three pieces by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari as his Classical Connection. 


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