Classical Connections with John Toal

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Classical Connections: The Oscars, Stephen Hough, Great Music in Irish Houses, Il Trovatore

The Oscars, Stephen Hough, Great Music in Irish Houses, Il Trovatore

BBC Radio Ulster - Classical Connections, The Oscars, Stephen Hough, Great Music in Irish Houses, Il Trovatore

John celebrates the anniversary of the opening of Verdi's great opera 'Il Trovatore' 

John sifts through the nominees for best original score with film music critic Tim Burden. Stephen Hough chats about his latest album. Music from 'Great Music in Irish Houses.' 

It's Oscars week on Classical Connections as John sifts through the nominees for best original score with film music critic Tim Burden. Superstar pianist Stephen Hough talks John through his recordings of Brahms' late piano works. Music from last year's 'Great Music in Irish Houses' festival. John celebrates the anniversary of the opening of Verdi's great opera 'Il Trovatore' on this day in 1853. 


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