Join John Toal for a very different musical Proms. Featuring Barry Douglas, Gavin James, country star Lisa McHugh and Snow Patrol. Show more
Join us for the biggest classical music event of the year from Titanic Slipways in Belfast. An international line-up of soloists perform with Ulster Orchestra under the baton of David Brophy Show more
Classical Connections
Conductors, Counter-Tenors and Phone Calls
1 hour, 54 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster
John Toal chats with Alice Farnham, Pablo Urbina, David Quigley and Mary McCabe and plays new releases and old favourites of Classical Music Show more
Classical Connections
Swingles, Swingles, The Martin's Star!
1 hour, 54 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Foyle
Available for years
John Toal chats with The Swingles and Neil and Maebh Martin about their upcoming concerts and plays newly-released Classical Tracks and some old favourites Show more
Classical Connections
Oscar Night!
1 hour, 54 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster
Available for years
John Toal pays tribute to Conductor Kenneth Montgomery, who sadly passed away this week.
Tim Burden tells us who is in the running for Best Film Score at the Oscars Show more
Classical Connections
Celebrations, Siblings and Singing out of Tune!
1 hour, 54 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Foyle
John chats with Michael McHale, Siblings Dearbhla and Finghin Collins on their two-piano concert at the Portico, and Dr Trevor Agus about his seminar on the science behind singing Show more
Classical Connections
Ciara Higgins, Simon Neill and Bassoons!
1 hour, 57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Foyle
Available for years
This week, John chats with Ciara Higgins, Artistic Director of the Dublin International Chamber Festival - which runs from 7th until 12th June.
Simon Neill, Director of ..... Show more
Classical Connections
Sir Karl Jenkins and Dr Jonathan Corry
1 hour, 57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster
Available for 9 months
Legendary composer Sir Karl Jenkins chats to John about his upcoming 80th birthday celebrations, and Dr Jonathan Corry, musical director of 1st Old Boys Brass Band. Show more
Classical Connections
Paul Watkins, Malachy Frame, Aisling Agnew and Sinead Hayes
1 hour, 57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Foyle
Available for years
Paul Watkins from the Emerson Quartet tells John about their latest and final release.
Malachy Frame talks about his upcoming Wintereise Tour...... Show more
Classical Connections
Ailish Tynan and Craig Ogden
1 hour, 57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster
Available for 8 months
This week, John chats with Irish soprano Ailish Tynan about her upcoming appearance in Belfast.
Craig Ogden tells us about his recording with The London Tango Quintet. Show more