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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.
Presenter：Livia Lin 凌崎偵
Ken Smith and Joanna Lee step into Greece's 2026 homage to Maria Callas, looking at the complete artistic vision behind resuurecting her landmark 1961 Medea. They reflect on what it takes to honor that iconic production at the 2,500-year-old stone amphitheater of Epidaurus and whther the new staging truly breathes life back into Callas's fiery, unforgettable legacy.
15/09/2026 - First Notes Focus: The Resonant Spirit of Callas' Medea
15/09/2026 - Today's Playlist: Good morning
Falla: 7 Canciones Populares Españolas (ii. Seguidilla murciana)
Thibaut Garcia, guitar
Edgar Moreau, cello
Bartók: 10 Easy Pieces, sz39 (vii. Dawn)
György Sándor, piano
Nielsen: 2 Fantasy Pieces, op.2 (i. Romance)
Ensemble Midvest
J S Bach: 3-Part Sinfonia no.5 in E-flat major, bwv791
Martin Fröst, clarinet
Sébastien Dubé, double-bass
Roland Pöntinen, piano
Telemann: Fantasia no.11 for Solo Violin in F major, twv 40:24 (i. Un poco vivace)
Alina Ibragimova, violin
Poulenc: Suite Francaise D'après Claude Gervaise, fp80 (iii. Petite marche militaire)
Orchestre National de France / Charles Dutoit
