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Radio Ulster,18 Jan 2026,117 mins

Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble

Classical Connections with John Toal

Available for 29 days

Artistic Director Aisling Agnew and Resident Conductor Paul McCusker from Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble chat to John about performances around the world, Steve Reich's 90th Birthday and their plans for 2026. Our Live Music is Brahms' Double Concerto, performed by Ulster Orchestra, Conductor Daniele Rustioni with Violinist Francesca Dego and Cellist Daniel Muller-Schott. CD of the Week is Max Richter's Golden Globe-winning score to Hamnet.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    The Marriage of Figaro Overture
    The Marriage of Figaro Overture
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  3. 2.
    Czardas
    Czardas
    Vittorio Monti
  4. 3.
    Triumphal Chorus & Grand March from Aida
    Triumphal Chorus & Grand March from Aida
    Giuseppe Verdi