Dennis Johnson begins with ‘O Worship the King’, regarded as one of the greatest hymns of the early nineteenth century, which is freely set to the text of Psalm 104 by Robert Grant, a lay preacher and an administrative official in India. Herman D. Koppel was a permanent fixture in Danish musical life from the 1920s. His vocal works showcase a range of styles and settings, such as psalm settings. His ‘Three Pieces for Mixed Choir with Texts from the Psalms of David’ op 74 will be presented by the Danish National Vocal Ensemble directed by Soen Kinch Hansen. J.S. Bach’s Cantata ‘Ama Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats’ (On the evening, however, of the same Sunday) BWV 42. Before Christ’s disciples adjusted to the knowledge that Easter was a celebration of life over death, they felt not joy but pain and confusion. This Cantata expresses this brief period of uncertainty. Barbara Schlick (soprano) and Gerard Lesne (countertenor), La Chapelle Royal Collegium Vocale, are directed by Philippe Herreweghe. Puccini composed his first major youthful work, the Messa Di Gloria, as his graduation exercise in 1880. Although it was well received, Puccini did not publish it, and it was rediscovered in 1952. With its lively and rousing music. With its colourful orchestration. It is a thrilling work which displays its passion for theatre. A delight of Italian high romanticism! Robert Alagna (tenor), Thomas Hanson (baritone), The London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Antonio Pappano. Dobrinka Tabakova is a Bulgarian-British composer of accessible tonal music. Her ‘Diptych for solo organ’ conjures up feelings one experiences during a walk in the countryside. Drawing on the building blocks of much European folk music, the soaring, floating melodies evoke the feelings of hills and mountains and the sound of birdsong. It is presented by Joseph Wicks, organ. Lastly, John Rutter can create accessible music that appeals to both your heart and your head. It is fun for the choir to sing and for the audience to listen. The youthful energy of John Rutter’s Gloria is very appealing. You don’t have to be religious to enjoy this kind of music. The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. Gonville and Caius College Choir, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra is directed by Stephen Cleobury.

Keith Hempton features the pianist Michael Ierace. Michael Ierace is an Australian-born, internationally acclaimed concert pianist, arranger and chamber musician based in Adelaide. We will listen to Michael play three popular works: 3 Images by Respighi, the Ballade in G minor by Grieg, and 3 Images from Book I by Debussy.

Ian Johnston features Handel’s Serenata Patrasso in Festa, HWV 74, which resembles a cantata celebrating the marriage of Princess Anne to Prince William of Orange. The work is an allegory based on ancient Greek mythology, depicting the gathering of the gods at the nuptial feast of Peleus and Thetis. Celebratory serenatas were popular in Italy during the eighteenth century, but not often staged in England at that time. They were shorter and more modest than an opera, although they sometimes included some dramatic effects. David Hansin, countertenor and Robin Johansenn, soprano, head the impressive cast together with the La Petra Barockorchester and the Vokalensemble Basel, directed by Andrea Marcon.

Christopher Stone begins with the unconventional yet recognisable Philip Glass Concerto for Clarinet Quartet & Orchestra, a significant addition to the saxophone repertoire. This work is playfully unpredictable and attractive. The smooth-sounding Rascher Quartet and the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, directed by Dennis Russell Davies, combine to produce a striking performance. The Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara (b.1928) emphasises spirituality in many of his works and creates an Ekphrasis in his Angel Series, in which he seeks spiritual meaning from a physical object and transcribes it into music. Musical features are interpreted as angelic symbolism. Rautavaara’s Angels and Visitations will be presented by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Hannu Kolvula. Offertorium is a Violin Concerto composed in 1980 and revised in 1986 by Sofia Gubaidulina. It was dedicated to the Latvian violinist and conductor Gidon Kremer, who brought Gubaidulina’s name to international attention with this work. It consists of a musico-theological dialogue and can be seen as a bearer or interpreter of religious thought through melody and mood. Gidon Kremer, violin, is accompanied by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Charles Dutoit. Finally, until very recently, the composer Eduard Tubin was one of Estonia’s best-kept secrets. Tubin’s Symphony No 3 ‘Heroic’ (1940) is an attention-grabbing, lyrical, powerful, rousing and uplifting listening experience. The orchestra’s exciting brass and percussion sections make their presence felt. Judging from the impact of this work, Eduard Tubin seems to be a composer well worth exploring further. His Symphony No 3 definitely deserves the title, ‘Heroic.’ Neeme Jarvi conducts the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Join Dave Anthony for an adventure in Modern Jazz from the latter part of the 20th and the 21st Century so far – We kick off with a foot tapping one from a piano trio led by bassist Maciej Kitajewski, some of the coolest sax from U.K’s Iain Ballamy, singer Kurt Elling with a vocal version of Moose The Mooche, some exquisite trumpet from local trumpeter Luke White with a stellar band, pianist Joe Chindamo with an old favourite revamped ….. and plenty more AND – – if you miss the show you can hear it when you like, on the net at – https://5mbs.com/listen-on-demand/ go to “Jazz at 4 and 5” or on the app https://communityradio.plus/ go to 5mbs then – Afternoon Jazz

William Booker begins with the Roman Carnival Overture by Berlioz. It is a popular concert overture and a forerunner of the first orchestral tone poems. It is a masterpiece of imaginative orchestral writing which borrows themes from Berlioz’s failed opera ‘Benvenuto Cellini’; however, it is normally regarded as a stand-alone overture. The Montreal Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Charles Dutoit. In 1894 the twenty-three-year-old Swedish composer Wilhelm Stenhammar, as soloist, premiered his first published work, the four-movement Piano Concerto No 1 in B flat minor Op 1 with the Berlin Philharmonic under Richard Strauss, conductor in Berlin, the centre of the music universe. Like Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto, this work requires a heroic 45-minute performance from the pianist. The pianist, Seta Tanyel is accompanied by the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Andrew Manze. Next, a Swedish Symphony from the outer fringes of many people’s listening awareness. It is Allan Pettersson’s breakthrough work, his (1967) Symphony No 7 in one continuous movement: an accessible work consisting of a cohesive flow of dark shadows from the winds accompanied by lovely soothing strings. The Stockholm Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Antal Dorati. Finally, Vivaldi’s glorious Viola d’amore Concerto in D minor RV 395 will be performed by The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment on their period instruments.

Michael Owen presents four monumental works tonight, beginning with an orchestration by the Hungarian composer, Leo Weiner, of Liszt’s Piano Sonata in B minor, which is one of the many guises that this popular work has appeared in over the years. The renowned Uruguayan music educator Nicolas Pasquet conducts the Franz Liszt Music School Orchestra. During his lifetime, Rachmaninov was regarded as a symbol of Russia’s old nationalistic identity. After its premiere, Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor evoked nostalgia and was said to ‘speak directly to the Russian soul.’ It is a fiendishly difficult work to perform successfully, and we will hear it played by the pianist Boris Giltburg and the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sakari Oramo. Carl Nielsen has been a musical inspiration in Denmark on all fronts for more than 100 years. Like Mozart, he wrote music for many occasions. Nielsen composed his Overture ‘Cupid and the Poet’ Op 54 in 1930 in celebration of Hans Christian Andersen’s 125th anniversary. It is evidence of his ability to experiment with music and create something that resonates with classical and contemporary audiences. The final offering is Carl Nielsen’s exuberant Symphony no 1 Op. 7 which culminates in a thrilling conclusion. Recommended! Thomas Dausgaard conducts the Danish National Symphony Orchestra for both works by Nielsen.

The first hour of Jazz Lunch on this Sunday will be featuring female jazz artists of the modern era –including from the U.K singer Sarah L King’s second album, a joyous journey of uplifting groove-led jazz, with a funk and soul singer-songwriter vibe, young saxophonist from Sydney Tessie Overmyer, local singer Catherine Lambert with clarinettist/saxophonist Andy Firth…and more too …AND – if you miss the show you can hear it when you like, on the net at – https://5mbs.com/listen-on-demand/ go to Ladies of Modern Jazz– or Jazz Lunch or on the app – go to or type in 5mbs -https://communityradio.plus/ go to Jazz Encounters or also Jazz Lunch And for more Jazz Lunch – New in Jazz follows at 1pm.

Ian Johnston highlights C.P.E. Bach’s compositions in Hamburg. C.P.E. Bach served many years as kapellmeister in Hamburg. During this time he composed many works including cantatas and chamber works. He underwent a transition from the style of the late Baroque to early Classicism composing works that had a new and different impact on listeners. The galant style emphasized light accompaniment and pleasing melodies. The first work is the Hamburg Cantata Danket dem Herren H 824 which will be presented by soprano Simone Kermes, Wiener Kammerchor, Wiener Akademie conducted by Martin Haselbock. The other work is the Hamburg sonata for flute and basso continuo in G major Wq 133 played by Wilbert Hazelbert, flute, Andreas Staier,, fp, and Hajo Bass, viola.

Glen Quick presents a stunning opera tonight which does not deserve the neglect it has recently fallen into. Umberto Giordano is credited with being the father of the verismo style of opera. His opera ‘Fedora’, which premiered in 1898, was based on a naturalist play of the same name by the French writer Victorien Sardou, which was written for Sarah Bernhardt. The tenor aria ‘Amor ti Vieta’, which many people would be familiar with, stands out, but that is not the only memorable feature. There are many highlights to look forward to. The plot covers passion and drama. There is much to enjoy in this impactful opera. Magda Olivero, soprano Mario Del Monaco, tenor Tito Gobbi, baritone Chorus & Orchestra of Monte Carlo National Opera Lamberto Gardelli, conductor

William Booker launches into Baroque & Before with Luca Marenzio who was a prominent sixteenth century Italian composer whose influence extended well beyond Italy during his lifetime. A selection of madrigals composed by Marenzio will be presented by the vocal ensemble La Venexiana. Next William Croft’ engaging incidental music to George Farquahar’s comedy play ‘The Twin Rivals’ about two brothers who both fall in love with the same woman will be played by the Parley of Instruments. Alessandro Scarlatti’s Chamber Cantata ‘Quella gradits’, presented by Baccano, consists of a Sinfonia scored for all members of the ensemble and solo soprano arias with accompaniment by smaller instrumental ensembles. A selection of anonymous music from the time of Richard Iii will be played by The York Waits. Antonín Reichenauer, born around 1694, was a Czech Baroque composer who, since the recent revival of his works, has become a revelation. His Overture in B flat major will be played by Musica Florea. The final work is a ricercar by the sixteenth-century Venetian lutenist Marco Dall’Aquila. Other composers include the eminent English Viol players Christopher Simpson and William Lawes, and the Italian composer Francesco Manfredini, who has been noted for his contribution to the concerto grosso.

Michael Owen presents a stirring program beginning with the Concerto in B-flat major for cello, strings, and B.C. RV423 played by Yo Yo Ma, one of the best-known cellists of his generation, together with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra conducted by Ton Koopman. Mozart’s Symphony No 39 in E flat major, K. 543, with its grand introduction, is a masterpiece. It will be performed by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Lang Lessing. And the program concludes with Beethoven’s String Quartet in D major Op 18 No. 3 performed by the Apollon Musagete Quartet. Other composers are Schubert and Klughardt. Great listening for the late evening!

Keith Hempton features the career of Graham O’Reilly. After studying musicology at Sydney University, Graham O’Reilly became a specialist in performance and research in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century vocal music and contemporary music. He acknowledges the importance of text in vocal music. Graham conducts the Ensemble William Byrd and has a special interest in that period at the cusp of the Renaissance and the Baroque Periods, bringing out its musical diversity and contrasts. In this program we will hear the Ensemble William Byrd conducted by Graham O’Reilly present works by three composers: Handel’s anthem ‘’As pants the heart’ HWV251a which was composed for ordinary services in the Chapel Royal. Lamentations of Jeremiah by Joao Rodrigues Esteves, and two anthems by Purcell.

On the last of our New in Jazz shows for April we kick off with a trio led by bassist Clovis Nicolas with Larry Goldings on piano and a Wes Montgomery classic, from a much acclaimed new album from saxophonist Walter Smith 111, some cool trumpet from Bria Skonberg, we venture a little out there with cellist Tomeka Reid ……..and plenty more … Join Dave Anthony at 6 or, to listen after, go to https://5mbs.com/listen-on-demand/ and go to “New in Jazz” or download the app – https://communityradio.plus/ and go to 5mbs then “Jazz Encounters”.