Concerto for Cello & Orchestra, Op. 40, by Gerald Finzi
Northern Sinfonia, Howard Griffiths, conductor
Naxos 8.555766
Queen Victoria Soup, described as "hearty enough to be a meal on its own with just a nice crusty bread to go along with it and a piece of fruit for dessert." To see the recipe, click here.
Bon appetit, and thanks for listening.
Concerto for Piano No 3 in C, Op 26, by Sergei Prokofiev
Vladimir Ashkenazy, piano; London Symphony Orchestra, Andre Previn, conductor
Decca 473 259
Russian Baked Apples from cooks.com, simple, tasty and will fill the house with the fantastic aroma of cinnamon and apples. Get the specifics by clicking here.
Prijatnogo appetita, and thanks for listening.
Florida Suite, by Frederick Delius
Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, Sir Charles Mackerras, conductor
Decca 289460290
Florida Seafood Festival Casserole, which comes to us from FL-seafood.com. Start with some fresh scallops, some shrimp, a little sherry, various seasonings and such, bake to order and get your fork ready. See the details by clicking here.
Bon appetit and thanks for listening.
Manfred Symphony, Op. 58, by Peter Ilyich Tchaikowsky
Russian National Orchestra, Mikhail Pletnev, conductor
Deutsche Grammophon 477 053
Russian Kotmis Satsivi (Roast Chicken with Walnut Sauce), from RusCuisine.com. Get all the details by clicking here.
Prijatnogo appetita, and thanks for listening.
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Vladimir Ashkenazy, piano; London Symphony Orchestra, Andre Previn, conductor
Decca 473 251
The Recipe: Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling, from epicurious.com. Today we take our cue from the rich romantic indulgence of Sergei's concerto and offer this equally rich, indulgent dessert. According to Epicurious, "this ultra-rich dessert is inspired by the classic Rigó Jancsi cake, named for the legendary Hungarian Gypsy violinist. Make it one day ahead to allow the flavors to meld."
Get the complete lowdown by clicking here.
Prijatnogo appetita, and thanks for listening.
Symphony No. 2, "The Age of Anxiety," by Leonard Bernstein
Marc Andre Hamelin, conductor; The Ulster Orchestra, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, conductor
Hyperion 67170
The Recipe:Carrot and Parsnip Soup, from getanxietyhelp.com, where they tell us, "this super anti anxiety soup is jam packed full of goodness to boost your immune system, provide antioxidant protection and boost your mood.
"The active ingredients to do this are: Onion - a natural antibiotic, Celery which is a traditional soother, Parsnip which releases energy slowly to prevent mood swings, Carrots which lower your blood cholesterol, Thyme is a natural antiseptic, Parsley gives antioxidant protection and Black pepper which can increase the absorption of vitamin B."
Get the specifics by clicking here.
Bon appetit, and thanks for listening.
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43, by Jean Sibelius
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Herbert Blomstedt, conductor
London 433 810
Finnish Raisin Bread, from epicurious.com, described as a "soft, slightly sweet bread, made with plenty of butter, which results in tender pieces that can be pulled apart, bite by bite. A hint of cardamom and a handful of plump raisins make it a special treat for teatime."
Get the recipe by clicking here.
Hyvää ruokahalua, and thanks for listening.
Symphony in G minor, by Ernest John Moeran
Ulster Orchestra, Vernon Handley, conductor
Chandos 10169
The Recipe:For many around here, you can't go wrong with a sentence that includes the words "beef," "Guinness" and "pie." See what it takes to make your own by clicking here.
Bon appetit, and thanks for listening.
Petrushka, by Igor Stravinsky
Columbia Symphony Orchestra, Igor Stravinsky, conductor
Sony 87990
The Recipe:Cold Russian Borscht, from Food & Wine. Cold is the way Mom would sometimes serve her beloved beet soup. According to the authors of this version "borscht, especially when served cold, is delicious with a lightly earthy, berry-inflected rosé."
Get the scoop by clicking here.
Prijatnogo appetita, and thanks for listening.
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E flat, Op. 73, "Emperor," by Ludwig van Beethoven
John Lil, piano; City of Birmingham Orchestra, Walter Weller, conductor
Chandos 7028
The Recipe:Schwarzwälder Bratkartoffel (Black Forest Home Fries) from globalgourmet.com, where they describe this dish as containing "all the elements of a delicious and satisfying Black Forest meal. The few ingredients called for here are still typically found in every kitchen in the region, and the dish comes together in no time."
Get the whole story (and recipe) by clicking here.
Guten appetit, and thanks for listening.
Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, "Pathetique," by Peter Ilyich Tchaikowsky
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Jarvi, conductor
Telarc 80681
White Russian Sorbet, from epicurious.com, where they explain, "Taking a cue from the classic drink, this dessert has a rich and creamy coffee flavor. It looks pretty spooned into glass coffee cups or mugs and topped with a few coffee beans (real or chocolate)." Find the recipe by clicking here.
Prijatnogo appetita, and thanks for listening.
Despite signs to the contrary, summer is still with us, at least for a few more days. So when Frederick Delius' In a Summer Garden turned up on today's playlist, on a whim I asked you master gardeners out there to send along any photos showing off your labors.
Attached are a few pictures of my garden (as you requested after the Delius). I live in a condo so I had to get permission to create a garden out in front. It is not very big but it is just enough for me to putter in and sit and enjoy in the morning (with a cup of coffee) and in the evening (with a good glass of wine!)
I have also included a picture of my cat, Gus. He loves the garden too and that is the first place he wants to go to the minute I am up in the morning.
Keep up the great music.
Pope Marcellus Mass, by Pierluigi Palestrina
Tallis Scholars, directed by Peter Philips
Philips 462 862
The Recipe:Polenta Lasagna from Cooking Light. This recipe uses polenta instead of the traditional lasagna pasta as well as several other smart substitutions so you can have all the fun without the guilt. Get it started by clicking here.
Buon appetito, and thanks for listening.
Requiem, K. 626, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
Philips 420 197
The Recipe:Viennese Cucumber Salad from epicurious.com. Simple, light and tasty; a very common accompaniment on European tables. Find out how to make your own by clicking here.
Guten appetit, and thanks for listening.
Concerto for Orchestra, by Bela Bartok
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Jarvi, conductor
Telarc 80618
The Recipe:Hungarian Chocolate Mousse Cake Bars from epicurious.com. Click here for the details.
Jó étvágyat, and thanks for listening.
Symphony No. 2, Op. 9, "Antar," by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, David Zinman, conductor
Philips 442 605
The Recipe:Russian Solyanka, "a rich salty spicy stew – one of the most popular dishes of the Russian cuisine," from russlandjournal.de. For the complete lowdown, click here.
Prijatnogo appetita, and thanks for listening.
If you're looking for a stable investment property, this 1717 Strad cello may be just the thing. Just be prepared to pay upwards of seven figures for the privilege. But what the hey, it'll only get better, right? Get the complete lowdown by clicking here.Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, "From the New World," by Antonin Dvorak
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Mstislav Rostropovich, conductor
EMI 567807
The Recipe:Honey Custard French Toast, from theworldwidegourmet.com. Get the details by clicking here.
Bon appetit, and thanks for listening.
One of the hottest crossover albums of 1975 was Claude Bolling's Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano, featuring Jeanne-Pierre Rampal. Now Sir James Galway has teamed up with the Grammy-nominated Cuban ensemble Tiempo Libre for their own take on Bolling's score in their latest CD, O'Reilly Street. You can see their YouTube video by clicking here.Sony BMG Masterworks announces the first recording in a new, exclusive partnership with the world's leading flute player, Sir James Galway – O'Reilly Street, to be released on September 16 2008. The album reflects an exciting collaboration between Galway and the two-time Grammy-nominated Cuban music group, Tiempo Libre.
Typical of Galway’s innovative approach to both his life and his career, O’Reilly Street has an unusual twist, as it features music from the Claude Bolling Jazz Suites with a dynamic Afro-Cuban beat. The recording includes Bolling’s “Baroque and Blue,” an exciting new arrangement of Bach's “Badinerie” as well as a number of vibrant new compositions by Tiempo Libre's musical director and pianist Jorge Gomez.
Commented Galway on this album: “I think this is one of the most outstanding recordings I’ve ever been involved in and I’m very excited about it. At my age to get to do this sort of thing is fantastic!”
Galway's appeal crosses all musical boundaries. He has recorded more than 60 albums which have sold over 30 million albums worldwide. As he approaches his 70th birthday, this dynamic new recording celebrates a new stage in his 50 year career.
Growing up, Tiempo Libre’s members were all classically trained in Cuba’s premiere conservatories. Now, as the first authentic all-Cuban timba band in the U.S.A, they are hailed as ambassadors for modern Cuban music and culture.
To put the Cuban connection into context, Galway – an avid history buff – had been fascinated to learn about a fellow Irishman, General O'Reilly. O’Reilly was a key military strategist in Cuba and has a street in Havana named after him, hence the title of the new album. Furthermore, many of the cities where Tiempo Libre’s members were born count the Irish among the original settlers in the 18th century.
Galway was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 1979 and was knighted in 2001 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to music.
The Firebird, by Igor Stravinsky
Columbia Symphony Orchestra, Igor Stravinsky, conductor
Sony 87990
The Recipe:Cajun Chicken, from allrecipes.com. Click here for the recipe.
Prijatnogo appetita, and thanks for listening.
Fifine at the Fair by Sir Granville Bantock
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley, conductor
Hyperion 66630
The Recipe:London Buns, from Fork & Bottle. Find the recipe by clicking here.
Bon appetit, and thanks for listening.
Symphony No 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, "Scottish," by Felix Mendelssohn
Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, Claus Peter Flor, conductor
RCA 67885
The Recipe:Cheddar and Stilton Drop Biscuits, from epicurious.com. Find the recipe by clicking here.
Bon appetit, and thanks for listening.
