Pauline Scanlon and John Toal introduce music performances from traditional music artists. This episode features Connla, LAS, and Cup O'Joe with Niall Murphy and Eamon Rooney. Show more
Pauline Scanlon and John Toal introduce music performances from established and emerging traditional music artists. This episode features Cuig, Emma Ni Fhioruisce and Briste. Show more
Pauline Scanlon and John Toal introduce music performances from traditional music artists. This episode features Réalta, Athrú, Niall Hanna and The Walls Sisters. Show more
Pauline Scanlon and John Toal introduce music performances from established and emerging traditional music artists. This episode features The Friel Sisters, Aine Brolly and Nava. Show more
John Toal and Karen Kirby introduce an evening of music from Belfast's Waterfront Hall. Among those performing with the Ulster Orchestra are Paul Brady, Duke Special and Soak. 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
International Women's Day
1 hour, 54 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster
Available for years
John Toal celebrates Women in Music this week, with interviews with author Leah Broad, Ruth McCartney and Lynda Rolston from the Music Department of Methodist College, Belfast Show more
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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
Oscars, orchestras et oiseaux
1 hour, 54 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster
John Toal chats with Michael Trainor and Darren Hargan and plays New Releases and favourite Classical Music tracks 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
Angela Hewitt, Ciarán Hinds, Sharon Carty and Patrick Dexter
1 hour, 57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Foyle
Available for years
As we begin a month dedicated to all things Piano - John chats with Multi-Award-Winning Canadian Pianist Angela Hewitt.
Irish Cellist Patrick Dexter visited the studio...... Show more
John Toal and Pauline Scanlon introduce an evening of music from the Glassworks in Derry. Among those performing are ALDOC, The John McSherry Band and Na Mooneys. 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
Petroc Trelawny, Matthew Owens, Ulster Youth Orchestra and Milton Mermikides
1 hour, 57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster
Available for 12 months
John Toal chats to Broadcaster Petroc Trelawny ahead of Radio 3 Breakfast Show's visit to Northern Ireland this week
Matthew Owens talks about The Ulster Consort's latest..... Show more
Classical Connections
Classical Connections Musical Theatre Special
1 hour, 57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster
Available for 7 months
This week, we celebrate all things musical theatre! John chats with West End and Broadway star Rachel Tucker, and Patrick Smyth performs in a new Rosemary Street Session. 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 7 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
Cordelia Williams, Sestina and Newry Chamber Music
1 hour, 57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Foyle
Available for 11 months
John chats with Pianist Cordelia Williams about her new release, Sestina's Mark Chambers and Newry Chamber Music's Joanne Quigley and Mary McCabe about their upcoming seasons. Show more
Classical Connections
Harry Christopher and Jonathon Nangle
1 hour, 57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster
Available for 11 months
Harry Christopher tells us about The Sixteen's upcoming return trip to Derry International Choral Festival
Jonathon Nangle speaks about his latest releases, Snáth and ..... 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 11 months
Paul Watkins from the Emerson Quartet tells John about their latest and final release.
Malachy Frame talks about his upcoming Wintereise Tour...... Show more