Queen of the Night

A summer-themed programme …. …. even though Tim hates summer. How strange is that!! Playlist: 05 December 2021 – Janáček: Glagolitic Mass: I. Orchestral Introduction. City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : Early summer appeared first on Queen of the Night.

It’s the world of less common musical instruments in this show. Plus the celebration of William Blake‘s birthday with two different settings of his poem The Lamb. Playlist: 28 November... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : World Instruments appeared first on Queen of the Night.

  What mood are you in? Sunny, dramatic, peaceful, energetic, ….? Whatever you’re feeling, there is music to suit in this episode of Queen of the Night. Playlist: 21 November... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : Mood music appeared first on Queen of the Night.

… surely the stand-out piece in tonight’s programme is The Seal Lullaby. Simply gorgeous! Or maybe you have a different favourite? Playlist: 07 November 2021 – Strauss Jnr: On the... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : Birthdays to celebrate. But …. appeared first on Queen of the Night.

This programme was broadcast on World Polio Day and at the end of Australia’s National Bird Week. And also at the end of a week where the Victorian Pride Centre,... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : Polio Day and Bird Week appeared first on Queen of the Night.

Get your fill of alliterative composers from Armand Arensky to Richard Rogers. It’s your host, Tim, having a bit of fun in choosing this programme’s magnificent music.

  Celebrating George Gershwin on his birthday – an original in terms of crossover music – classical and jazz …. and even pop for those who remember Australian Normie Rowe‘s... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : Go Gershwin! appeared first on Queen of the Night.

It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! Who knew so much piratical music has been written and played? Thank heavens Tim spares us! He shares only three pirate jokes

What a bonanza of a show! In this edition of QOTN, Tim brings together music that celebrates old Europeans, a modern Australian, and the era of film, on screens large... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : Celebrating TV, film and … Mahler appeared first on Queen of the Night.

Hopeful, inspiring, uplifting – that’s this podcast … an eclectic mix of classical, opera, film, pop, ambient music. We’d love to hear from you! To make requests and give feedback... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : Eclectic Uplift appeared first on Queen of the Night.

Mixing it up a bit on Queen of the Night – celebrating what would have been the King of Pop’s 63rd birthday. We hear some of Michael Jackson’s music, jazz... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : Turning to Pop appeared first on Queen of the Night.

  This more calm and restful programme is not without its kick. You are warned!

This podcast features music inspired by Sir Walter Scott, Scottish novelist, poet, playwright, and historian, whose birthday it it is on the day of this live broadcast. And we have... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : Two Milestones appeared first on Queen of the Night.

It’s lockdown No.6 so, in this podcast, we have music featuring that number – opus, prelude, symphony, number, sextet, sei voci …. but Four Seasons??? Playlist: 08 August 2021 –... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : Lockdown Live appeared first on Queen of the Night.

Your presenter, Tim, has Olympic connections so no question that this programme’s music has Olympic connections too – librettists, composers, performers. And it can all be enjoyed without flexing a... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : The Olympiad Edition appeared first on Queen of the Night.

This playlist, featuring only US composers, celebrates the 4th of July. It’s a little late due to Tim’s attack by larynx killer bugs. Playlist: 11 July 2021 – Williams: Born... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : Star Spangled appeared first on Queen of the Night.

Your host Tim returns to the airwaves, live, after JOY’s move to brand new studios at the Victorian Pride Centre. The (mostly!) joyful music in this podcast suits the successful... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : At the Pride Centre appeared first on Queen of the Night.

This week’s programme features the work of German poet Friedrich Rückert. Tonight we hear four of his poems which Gustav Mahler set to music. There are three lieder from Strauss... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : Lyrical Lieder appeared first on Queen of the Night.

Your presenter Tim’s enthusiasm for opera and ballet is evident as he talks about three productions in Melbourne at the moment – the ballet Swan Lake and the operas Aida... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : Opera, Ballet & More appeared first on Queen of the Night.

From death to life to love and the moon …. enjoy the musical journey. Playlist: 02 May 2021 – Rutter: Requiem: IV. Sanctus. Choir of King’s College, Cambridge & City... LEARN MORE The post QOTN : Making progress appeared first on Queen of the Night.