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Presenter：Livia Lin 凌崎偵
First Notes with Livia Lin is your morning, perfectly composed on Radio 4. Tailored for the early hours, this vibrant hub connects you directly to Hong Kong’s creative scene through relaxed, insightful conversations with local arts insiders. Whether you need high-energy rhythms for a morning workout or breezy playlists to beat the summer heat, Livia curates the perfect soundtrack to shape your day. So pour a coffee, tune in, and let’s start the morning together.
Renowned trumpeter Reinhold Friedrich joins us for a warm and witty conversation about a life steeped in music. He opens up about his earliest childhood memories of Bach, the eccentricities of historical instruments, and why music is never about winning—all while introducing a rare Soviet masterpiece making its Hong Kong debut.
16/03/2026 - Today's Playlist: Workout
J S Bach: Sonata for Solo Violin in G minor, bwv1001 (Presto)
Martin Fröst, clarinet
El Vito
Krzysztof Meisinger, guitar
Patrycja Betley, percussion
Meisinger Soloists
J S Bach / Rachmaninov (transcribed): Suite from Partita no.3 in E major for Solo Violin, bwv1006 (ii. Gavotte)
Vikingur Ólafsson, piano
Stravinsky: Duo Concertant, k54 (iv. Gigue)
Anthony Marwood, violin
Thomas Adès, piano
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, op.71 (Act 2. No.12f Divertissement. Mother gigogne and the clowns)
Berlin Philharmonic / Simon Rattle
