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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.
08/09/2026 - Today's Playlist: First Spark
Arriaga: String Quartet no.2 in A major (iii. Menuetto)
Cuarteto Casals
Fanny Mendelssohn: Das Jahr (no.5 May. Frühlingslied)
David Kadouch, piano
Pérotin: Viderunt Omnes
Dudok Quartet Amsterdam
Mozart : 5 Contredanses, k609 (no.1 in C major)
Francesco Teopini, guitar
Trojan: A Concerto for Accordion 'Fairy Tales' (iii. The magic box)
Ksenija Sidorova, accordion
Bbc National Orchestra of Wales / Clark Rundell
Rota: 3 Duets for Flute and Oboe (i. Vecchio carillon)
Mario Carbotta, flute
Marino Bedetti, oboe
Botsford: Black and White Rag
Piers Lane, piano
