12:15 Eliah Sakakuschev-von Bismark

Cellist currently collaborating with pianist Michael Houstoun and violinist Wilma Smith

Houstoun Smith and Sakakuchev

12:40 The Critic's Chair

Robert Johnson looks at a recent release by violinist Alina Ibragimova

Prokofiev Sonatas

1pm Tony Lambert

Director of the Italian Film Festival previews this year's event

Music played in this show

VERDI: The Force of Destiny, Overture
La Scala Orch, Milan / Riccardo Muti
EMI CDS 7 47485

RAVEL: Piano Trio in A minor
Renaud Capuçon (vln), Gautier Capuçon (cello), Frank Braley (pno)
Virgin 5 45492

BLOCH: From Jewish Life
Eliah Sakakushev von Bismarck (cello), Stephen de Pledge (pno)
RNZ Rec.07/10/2012

PROKOFIEV: Andante & Andante non troppo, from Five Melodies Op 35b
Alina Ibragimova (violin), Steven Osborne (piano)
Hyperion CDA 67514

PROKOFIEV: Moderato, from Violin Sonata No 2 in D Op 94a
Alina Ibragimova (violin), Steven Osborne (piano)
Hyperion CDA 67514

PROKOFIEV: Andante Assai & Allegrissimo, from Violin Sonata No 1 in F minor Op 80
Alina Ibragimova (violin), Steven Osborne (piano)
Hyperion CDA 67514

K YOUNG: Symphony No 3
Woolston Brass, Christchurch SO / Kenneth Young
RNZ Rec.20/09/2014

MODUGNO/MIGIACCI: Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare)
Domenico Modugno (vocalist)
Sony 88725 43828