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Radio Ulster,05 Jul 2026,117 mins

Classical Connections

Classical Connections with John Toal

Available for 28 days

John Toal brings you a vibrant mix of orchestral masterpieces, choral gems, and cinematic favorites. This week’s selection spans the globe, featuring Handel’s regal Water Music, Copland’s powerful Fanfare for the Common Man, and Grieg’s thrilling In the Hall of the Mountain King. Plus, we take a trip to the Antrim coast with Charles Villiers Stanford’s beautiful Cushendall, and cross the Atlantic with Meredith Monk’s moving Ellis Island. John's Classical Connection this week is on Italy

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    Artist
  2. 1.
    Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: II. Alla Hornpipe
    Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: II. Alla Hornpipe
    George Frideric Handel
  3. 2.
    Pini di Roma, P. 141: IV. I pini della Via Appia
    Pini di Roma, P. 141: IV. I pini della Via Appia
    Ottorino Respighi
  4. 3.
    Nocturnes, Op. 9: No. 2 in E-Flat Major. Andante
    Nocturnes, Op. 9: No. 2 in E-Flat Major. Andante
    Frédéric Chopin