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     Playlist for Classical Discoveries with Marvin Rosen - 2026

2026

 

Wednesday, February 18,  2026 - 07:00 - 10:00 - listen
air time
Composer Work Performers label
7:06 Castellano, Jennifer The Castle at Sunrise (Opening) Jennifer Castellano, Piano
7:07 Luo Jing Jing Mosquito Evelyn Luest, piano CRI - CD 805
7:13 Jiang Wen-ye Taiwan Dances Central Philharmonic, Beijing, Han Zhong-jie Hong Kong Records - 8.880024
7:22 Kay, Ulysses Sonata Jonathan Bagg, viola, Emely Phelps, piano New Focus Recordings - FCR477
7:34 Rowe, Ellen Lost and Found Timothy McAllister, saxophone, Liz Ames, piano Neuma Records - 235
7:38 Adams, John Saxophone Concerto Timothy McAllister, alto saxophone, St. Louis Symphony, David Robertson, conductor Nonesuch - 541356-2
8:07 Torke, Michael Last Thursday from "Last" Siwoo Kim, solo violin, East Coast Chamber Orchestra Ecstatic Records - ERO9250
8:12 Strozzi, Barbara Sonetto, Proemio dell'oper Les Kapsber'Girlsa Alpha Classics - 1098
8:23 Ma Shui-long Bamboo Flute Concerto Michala Petri, recorder, Copenhagen Philharmonic, Lan Shui, conductor Our Recordings - 6.220603
8:42 Stipp, Neil Sonatina No. 4 Ekaterina Nikolaeva, piano Phasma-Music - 108
8:52 Cooman, Carson Sinfonia concertante Chloe Trevor, violin, Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirk Trevor, conductor Divine Art - dda 25117
9:05 Nicolai, Johann Michael Sonata a due Baroque Music Montana Black Bear Records - BMM 02
9:14 Esmail, Reena Saans Dennis Kim, violin, Warren Hagerty, cello, Orli Shaham, piano Tonsehen - TSN-034
9:24 Lizée, Nicole Don't Throw Your Head in Your Hands Christopher Whitley, violin Redshift Records - TK529
9:33 Hulme, Lance Setting the Diamond Clara O'Brien, mezzo-soprano, Timothy Holley, cello Claritas Abundat: Metier - mex 77212
9:45 Shih-Hui Chen A Plea to Lady Chang'e for Nanguan Pipa and chamber orchestra Mei-Hui Wei, Nanguan Pipa, Loop 38, Jerry Hou, conductor New World Records - 80807-2

Wednesday, February 11,  2026 - 07:00 - 10:00 - listen
MUSIC OF ALAN HOVHANESS WITH GUEST WILLIAM HOLST
Alan Hovhaness other specials
air time
Composer Work Performers label
7:01 Castellano, Jennifer The Castle at Sunrise (Opening) Jennifer Castellano, Piano
7:01 Hovhaness, Alan Love Song Vanishing Into Sounds of Crickets, Op. 327

Alan Hovhaness, piano

Fortuna Records - 17062-2
7:06 Hovhaness, Alan Sonata for Organ, No. 3, Hermit Thrush, Op. 424 Tom Winpenny, organ Toccata Classics - TOCC 0763
7:20 Hovhaness, Alan The Holy City royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Bennett Lipkin, conductor Citadel - CTD 88122
7:32 Hovhaness, Alan Lullaby from Symphony No. 38, Op. 314

Hinako Fujihara, coloratura soprano, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Alan Hovhaness, conductor

koch International Classics - 3-7422-2
7:43 Hovhaness, Alan Achtamar Shoghere Markarian, piano C.N. Recording Studio
7:48 Hovhaness, Alan To Hiroshige's Cat Elisaveta Blumina, piano Louth Contemporary Music Society - LCMS1301
8:07 Hovhaness, Alan Symphony No. 6 (Celestial Gate) Polyphonia Orchestra of London, Alan Hovhaness, conductor Crystal Records - CD 807
8:16 Hovhaness, Alan O Lord, Bless Thy Mountains, Op. 276 Joshua Pierce and Dorothy Jonas, pianos American Festival of Microtonal Music - P200207
8:40 Hovhaness, Alan O Lord, Bless Thy Mountains, Op. 276 Joshua Pierce and Dorothy Jonas, pianos American Festival of Microtonal Music - P200207
9:01 Hovhaness, Alan Invocation to Vahakn Şahan Arzruni, piano, Adam Rosenblatt, percussion Kalan - 773
9:23 Hovhaness, Alan Avak the Healer Marni Nixon, soprano, Thomas Stevens, trumpet, Crystal Chamber Orchestra, Ernest Gold, conductor Crystal Records - CD806
9:44 Hovhaness, Alan Suite for Accordion Henry Doktorski , accordion - Henry Doktorski
9:44 Hovhaness, Alan Suite for Band Central Washington University Wind Ensemble,Larry Gookin Naxos - 8.559837
9:53 Hovhaness, Alan From the End of the Earth Gloriae Dei Cantores, Elizabeth C. Patterson, conductor  

Wednesday, February 04,  2026 - 07:00 - 10:00 - listen
air time
Composer Work Performers label
7:01 Castellano, Jennifer The Castle at Sunrise (Opening) Jennifer Castellano, Piano
7:01 Perkinson, Coleridge-Taylor Louisiana Blues Strut (A Cakewalk) Ashley Horne, violin Cedille - CDR 90000 087
7:06 Coulthard, Jean Of Fields and Forests/rondeau pour harpe Rita Costanzi, harp CBC Records - MVCD 1119
7:14 Leonarda, Isabella Sonata Decima from opus 16 Cappella Strumentale del Duomo di Novara Tactus - TC 623701
7:21 Edwards, Ross Enyato IV for Bass Clarinet and Percussion Duo Contemporain Globe - GLO 5176
7:29 O'Boyle, Sean Concerto for Didgeridoo William Barton, didgeridoo, The Queensland Orchestra, Sean O'Boyle, conductor ABC Classics - 476 6288
7:49 Sigfusdottir, Mari Huld Markan Loom Nordic Affect Sono Luminus - DSL-92224
7:59 Fux, Johann Joseph Sonata a Tres, K370 Musica Fiata deutsche harmonie Mundi - 88697959972
8:04 Martin, Theresa Solstice Maria Du Toit, clarinet, Vera Cooper, piano Channel Classics - CCS 47024
8:16 Lustiano, Vicente Emendemus in melius The Marian Consort, Rory McCleery, artistic director Linn - CKD 694
8:27 Dett, R. Nathanial "Barcarolle" from 'In the Bottoms" R. Nathanial Dett, piano Parnassus - PACD 96067
8:31 Harrison, Lou Suite for Violin with American Gamelan Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Gil Rose Conductor BMOP/sound - 1037
8:59 Arnesen, Kim Andre Even When He Is Silent Kantorei, Joel Rinsema, conductor Naxos - 8.573788
9:06 Meijering, Chiel The Pied Piper (IV) Dan Laurin, recorder, 1B1, Jan Bjøranger, conductor BIS - 2145
9:10 Blok-Wilson, Gerda O little rose, O dark rose The Gesualdo Six, Owain Park, conductor Hyperion - CDA68285
9:18 Satoh, Somei Cosmic Womb Margaret Leng Tan, piano Mode - 15
9:31 Schneider, Enjott Sounds of Nature/Naturklange. Homage a Sergiu Celibidache Tonkunstler-Orchester, Alondra de la Parra, conductor Wergo - WER 5112 2
9:44 Hartnett, Kevin De profundis The Zurich Chamber Singers, Chrustuab Erny, conductor Ars Produktion - ARS 38 551
9:55 Cowell, Henry Fiddler's Jig Northwest Chamber Orchestra Of Seattle, Alun Francis, conducto CPO - 999 2221-2

Wednesday, January 28,  2026 - 07:00 - 10:00 - listen
air time
Composer Work Performers label
7:01 Castellano, Jennifer The Castle at Sunrise (Opening) Jennifer Castellano, Piano
7:01 Janke, Daniel Martha Black's Ree Adele Armin, violin, Daniel Janke, prepared piano Centrediscs - CMCCD 29522
7:09 Ellin, Benjamin White Crucifixion Rivka Golani, viola, NewNote Ensemble, Nic Pendlebury, conductor Discovery Music & Vision - DMV102
7:28 Turini, Francesco Sonata a tre "Il Corisino" Le Concert Ideal, Marianne Piketty, director Evidence Classics - EVCD076
7:32 Ferrari, Carlotta The Grave of Keats Carson Cooman, organ Divine Art - dda 25241
7:39 Yen, Ming-Hsiu Lego City Andrew Simon, Jing Wang, Mariel Roberts, Nolan Pearson Naxos - 8.573615
7:49 Koolmees, Hans Tentet Doelen Ensemble, Jurgen Hempel, conductor NM Classics - MCCL92121
7:59 Jarzebski, Adam Tamburetta Cappella Arcis Varsoviensis, Marek Sewen, conductor Olympia - OCD 393
8:03 Kilar, Wojciech Concerto for Piano and Orchestra Szymon Nehring, piano, Polish Radio Orchestra in Warsaw, Michał Klauza, conductor IBS Classical - IBS132024
8:30 Albrici, Vincenzo Sperate in Deo Cappella Augustana, Matteo Messori, director Musica Rediviva - MRCD 008
8:37 Moe, Eric Alternating Currents Solungga Liu, piano New Focus - FCR461
8:46 Mazzoli, Missy Magic with Everyday Objec Laura Lentz, flute, Svetlana Garitselova, cello, Jacob Ertl, piano ts Laura Lentz
8:57 Moondog (Hardin, Louis) I'm Just a Hop Head Moondog (Hardin, Louis) Kopf Records - KD 33 01 60
9:00 Aska, Alyssa Ada Namani, drones bei mir Kerstin Petersen, organ, Genuin - 25900
9:07 Tishchenko, Boris Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Orchestra, Op. 144 Victoria Postnikova, piano, Alexander Rozhdestvensky, violin, String Orchestra of St. Petersburg, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, conductor Fuga Libera - FUG702
9:40 Sheppard, John Reges Tharsis Rutgers Collegium Musicum, Timothy Smith, conductor Direct-To-Tape - DTR2022
9:46 Barnes, Milton Lament and Hymn Tune Pavane Margaret Carey, viola, Roger Admiral, piano Centrediscs - CMCCD 32723
9:52 Dring, Madelene Tango from Three Pieces for flute and piano Anna Noakes, flute, Leo Nicholson, piano Dutton - CDLX 7409
9:55 Cage, John Jazz Study Joshua Pierce, piano Wergo - 286 159-2

Wednesday, January 21,  2026 - 07:00 - 10:00 - listen
air time
Composer Work Performers label
7:01 Castellano, Jennifer The Castle at Sunrise (Opening) Jennifer Castellano, Piano
7:02 Moody, James Eine Kleine Vivaldi Joe Sakimoto, harmonica, Haruki Muno, piano Camerata - CMCD-28017
7:09 Girard, Anthony Floraison, for piano 4-hands Mai Lan Morini & Daniel Gardiole, piano 4-hands Da Vinci Classics - 7.46160917917
7:19 Surinach, Carlos Doppio Concertino for violin, piano and chamber ensemble Daniel Blanch, piano, Kalina Maruta, violin Columna Musica - 1CM0167
7:37 Castello, Dario Sonata decima settima in Ecco per due violini e due violin in ecco Clematis Ricercar - RIC 404
7:46 Albini, Giovanni Corali #27 e #41 (Double Concerto for violin, guitar and string orchestra) La Cameriste Ambrosiane, Davide Alogna, violin, Duo Bonfanti, Dario Garegnani, conductor Brilliant Classics - 9294
8:02 Alter, Aaron La Joie de Vivre Iwona Glinka, flute, Vicky Stylianou, piano Phasma Music - 013
8:11 Magi, Ester Cantus Heiki Matlik, guitar, Henry-David Varema, cello Finlandia Records - 3984-21435-2
8:17 Raats, Jaan Symphony No. 8 Magdeburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Cristian Ehwald, conductor Antes Edition - BM-CD 31.9183
8:39 Eberhardt, Dorothee Extravaganza Anissa Baniahmad, flute, Axel Gremmelspacher, piano Genuin - GEN 22785
8:52 Obijiaku, Chidi A Walk in a Misty Morning Jan Gerdes, piano Genuin - GEN 24888
9:01 Robledo, Melchor Salve Regina a 6 The Renaissance Singers, David Allinson, director r Toccata Classics - TOCC 0770

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Ratniece, Santa Nada el layli Latvian Radio Choir, Ensemble Sarband, Kaspars Putnins, conductor SKANI - LMIC/SKANI - 086
9:25 Susman, William Camille Octet Ensemble Belarca Records - 004
9:36 Yoshimatsu, Takashi White Landscapes Manchester Camerata, Sachio Fujioka, conductor Chandos - CHAN 9652
9:47 McLachlan, John January (Winter Music) Mary Dullea, piano Farpoint Recordings - fp089
9:54 Southworth, Christine Sparkita And Her Kittens Sarah Cahill, piano Irritable Hedgehog - IHM020M

Wednesday, January 14,  2026 - 07:00 - 10:00 - listen
air time
Composer Work Performers label
7:02 Castellano, Jennifer The Castle at Sunrise (Opening) Jennifer Castellano, Piano
7:02 Hyde, Miriam Happy Occasion Overture West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Richard mills, conductor ABC Classics - 442 374-2
7:08 Walker, George Address for Orchestra Basque National Orchestra, Robert Trevino, conductor Ondine - ODE 1445-2
7:26 Morris, Alyssa Brokenvention Three Reeds Duo Blue Griffin - BGR523
7:32 Matteo da Perugia Trover Ne Puis Huelgas Ensemble, Paul Van Nevel, conductor Sony Classics - SK 62928
7:42 Benary, Barbara Dragon Toes Gamelan Son of Lion Gamelan Son of Lion - GSOL CD-4
7:52 Chen Yi YangKo for Solo Violin and Two Percussionists Linda Wong, violin, John Kinzie and Tom Miller, percussion Equilibrium - EQ 120
7:57 Marenzio, Luca Laudate Dominum Progetto Musica, Giulio Monaco, conductor Tactus - TC 551303
8:03 Baldini, Marco Volta from "Vesperi" Michele Lanzini, cello, Maurizio Constantini, double bass, Frncesco Toninelli, marimba Another Timbre - at205
8:11 Safika Ndodana-Breen, Bongani Castle of Our Skins Samantha Ege, piano, Lorelt - LNT147
8:25 Togawa, Yoichi Fragments of the Wind Yuko Kusakabe, soprano and sauer harp, Yoshimi Oshima, flute Jeys Music - MPCI-22001
8:33 Richter, Max Dona Nobis Pacem 2 Angele Dubeau, violin, La Pieta Analekta - AN 2 8746
8:38 Rushen, Patrice Fanfare and Fantasie Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Sewell, conductor Albany Records - TROY2002
8:44 Wihoite, Meghann You Don't Belong Here Meerenai Shin Aerocade Music - AM018
8:49 Nakas, Sarunas Aporia Gaida Ensemble, Mindaugas Piecaitis, conductor Caprice - CAP 21718
9:04 Grillo, Giovanni Battista Canzona sestadecima a 4 Nova Alta Tactus - TC 600006
9:08 Browning, Zack Jupiter String Quartet Rock Galaxy Nova Alta Canzona sestadecima a 4Grillo, Giovanni Battista Tactus - TC 600006 William Moersch, marimba, Neuma - 246
9:20 Ricciardi, Jennfier Four Marian Antiphons Coro Volante Brett Scott, Conductor ablaze records - ar-00040
9:35 Bollon, Fabrice Suite No. 2 - Suns from "In Taros Welt" (Taro's Wonderful World) Rene Munch, marimba, Jena Philharmonic Orchestra, Fabrice Bollon, conductor Naxos - 8.57449
9:49 Crane, Laurence Trio for Ros and Peter Ives Ensemble Nimbus Alliance - NI 6337
9:54 Wolfe, Julia Earring Isabel Dobarro, piano Grand Piano
9:57 Greenland Traditional Traditional Song (Ikerasak) Gaman Dacapo - 6.220640

Wednesday, January 07,  2026 - 07:00 - 10:00 - listen
air time
Composer Work Performers label
7:01 Castellano, Jennifer The Castle at Sunrise (Opening) Jennifer Castellano, Piano
7:02 Worland, Bill Curtain Up! City of Prague Philharmonia Orchestra, Campion  Cameo - 2017
7:05  Ritchie, Anthony Oppositions for piano quartet, Op. 116 New Zealand Piano Quartet Kiwi Pacific Records - CD SLD-113
7:14 Isaac, Heinrich Salve Sancta parens Ensemble Hofkapelle, Michael Procter, director Christophorus - CHR 77217
7:21 Bonato, Giovanni Stetit angelus Estonian National Male Choir, Mikk Uleoja, conductor Toccata Next - TOCN 0044
7:34 Vali, Reza Funebre Timo De Leo, violin, Wurttembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen, Faszie Haimor, conductor Navona Records - NV6750
7:45 Mealor, Paul I saw Eternity Sonux Ensemble, Stefan KBuchel, saxophone, Hans-Joachim Lustig, director Rondeau Production - ROP6075
7:51 Perry, Julia Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in Two Uninterrupted Speeds Samantha Ege, piano, Lontano Orchestra, Odaline de la Martinez, conductor Lorelt -LNT150
8:04 Monk, Meredith Quarry Waltz Carolyn Enger, piano Metier - mex 77128
8:07 Vasks, Peteris The Fruit of Silence Latvian Radio Choir, Sigvards Kalva, condcutor SKANI - LMIC/SKANI 039
8:16 Anonymous 14th century Visconti Court Isabella Ensemble Alla Francesca Opus111 - OP 30325
8:23 Tabakova, Dobrinka Light BBC Concert Orchestra Organum ECM New Series - ECM 2670
8:31 Hovhaness, Alan Symphony No. 50 "Mount St. Helens", Op. 360 Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Gerard Schwarz, conductor Delos - DE 3137
9:03 Ingegneri, Marc'Antonio Domine exaudi Historic Brass of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Toccata Classics - TOCC 0630
9:07 Mastikosa, David Trio Interpolation for Woodwind Trio LLLeggiero Woodwind DUX- 2070/2071
9:14 Hermant, Margaret Lightwell Mari Samuelsen, violin Deutsche Grammophon - 486 2096
9:19 Tavener, John Eternity's Sunrise Patricia Rozario, soprano, Orchestra of the Academy of Ancient Music, Paul Goodwin, conductor Harmonia mundi USA - HMU 907231
9:31 Pinnock, Jenni Tempestuous Sara Stowe, harpsichord Tremula Records - TREM702
9:36 Striggio, Alessandro Ecce Beata Lucem a 40 Armonico Consort, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber, musical director Signum Classics - SIGCD560
9:44 Halloran, Emma Night MusicO' Coalescent Quartet Neuma - 219
9:53 Kilar, Wojciech Agnus Dei Chamber Choir Versijat Jade - 48798-2