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Welcome to The Lyons Den Radio Station.
Below are the twelve rooms that make up the station. Each room contains a collection of programs built around a particular theme or style. Select any room to explore its programs. Then, click on any program that interests you and it will open immediately for your listening pleasure.
CURRENT CATALOGUE: 151 CURATED SHOWS
THE LISTENING ROOMS
ECLECTICA
ECLECTICA
60 minute episodes
Home of the hour-long day part shows: Morning Blend, Mid-Day Mosaic, Matinee Mix, Evening Soundscape & Weekend Mornings
NOCTURNE
NOCTURNE
60 minute episodes
Late night atmospheric programs blending nocturnal music with literary readings
QUICK POUR
QUICK POUR
30 minute episodes
All music, no talk. Enjoy these 1/2 hour hits of straight music based on a theme
CONVERSATIONS FROM THE DEN
CONVERSATIONS FROM THE DEN
30 minute episodes
Meet interesting people from all walks in these intimate conversations from The Den
THE PRIDE OF LYONS RESERVE COLLECTION
THE PRIDE OF LYONS RESERVE COLLECTION
SUMMER SERIES
SUMMER SERIES
30 minute episodes
30 minute shows featuring the best of the best from my private collection.
JAZZ AND SEASONAL
JAZZ AND SEASONAL
various length episodes
various length episodes
As advertised, my Jazz specials and Christmas shows all in one place
POE CORNER
POE CORNER
various length episodes
Classic Poe tales blended with music in an atmosperic way. Dare to take the plunge.
SMMTM
SMMTM
60 minute episodes
Not literally, but music I absorbed being with my Mom. Nostalgia and memory through music. Lighter fare.
PIANO RECITALS
PIANO RECITALS
60 minute episodes
Virtual piano recitals featuring famous pianists playing classic literature.
NEW DISCOVERIES
NEW DISCOVERIES
Beyond the Familiar
various length episodes
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30 minute episodes
beginning November 2026 - with a new episode each month thereafter from November until May
CHRISTMAS FROM THE LYONS DEN
CHRISTMAS FROM THE LYONS DEN
various length episodes
All your favorite Christmas music and much, much more.
NEW PROGRAM RELEASES
CONVERSATION WITH ALBERTO ALMARZA
CONVERSATION WITH ALBERTO ALMARZA
A new conversation with flutist Alberto Almarza - exploring his remarkable musical journey, his connection to Jeanne Baxtresser and Julius Baker, Carnegie Mellon and his outstanding flute collection. Oh yes, and Alberto talks about his worldwide motorcycle travels and being a pilot.
ORCHESTRAL SUPERSOUND
EPISODE 1 OCTOBER 2026
The Orchestra shines in the month of October with all kinds of classics intended for the Halloween season. Sit back and enjoy The Night on Bald Mountain, Danse Macabre, Symphonie Fantastique and plenty more in this debut edition of Orchestral Supersounds.
CONVERSATION WITH
CONVERSATION WITH
ALANNA JENISH
ALANNA JENISH
Canadian fiddler, teacher and composer chats about her young career including her Canadian Folk Music Award - Instrumental Composer of the Year for 2025.
RE-VISIT THIS TRIBUTE TO ALANNA AND HER SISTER COLLEEN
RE-VISIT THIS TRIBUTE TO ALANNA AND HER SISTER COLLEEN
Piano Recital #4
September 2026
This recital brings together piano greats Janina Fialkowska, Murray Perahia, Stephen Hough, Earl Wild, Marc-Andre Hamelin, Richard Goode and Emil Gilels. A wonderful rich program of solo piano music awaits.
PRIDE OF LYONS RESERVE COLLECTION FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
PRIDE OF LYONS RESERVE COLLECTION FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
The final installment of The Pride of Lyons Reserve Collection for 2026. No worries, this series will return with the good weather in May of 2027. Until then, enjoy this and all previous episodes dating back to May 23, 2026. You can find them all right here anytime you are in the mood for some interesting listening.
QUICK POUR - CORTADO CUERDOS #3
QUICK POUR - CORTADO CUERDOS #3
Fresh and steaming - hot fiery guitar music from Spain and Latin America. Thirty uninterrupted minutes. Take it with you to the gym or on the road, or just enjoy a well-deserved coffee break - a gift from The Lyons Den.
CONVERSATION WITH JEROME SUMMERS
CONVERSATION WITH JEROME SUMMERS
Professor Emeritus Jerome Summers reflects on his 33 year career at the University of Western Ontario, and his own orchestral beginnings in British Columbia, Canada, where as a 19 year old novice, he played under Igor Stravinsky and Aaron Copland. This is a conversation that you do not want to miss.
CONVERSATION WITH PETER TOGNI
CONVERSATION WITH PETER TOGNI
It was great to get caught up with a former CBC radio colleague in this intimate and revealing converstaion. We talk about Peter's late father and his influence on his career, and of course, reminisce about our days at the CBC as well as explore some wonderful music including one of Peter's own from his recently released album How Long We Wait.
CONVERSATION WITH AARON LARGET-CAPLAN
CONVERSATION WITH AARON LARGET-CAPLAN
Aaron was a most fascinating guest. His fresh approach to all things made for a wonderful conversation about the classical guitar, new music, old music re-imagined and ways in which artists interpret music individually. Check this chat out.
PRIDE OF LYONS RESERVE COLLECTION FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
PRIDE OF LYONS RESERVE COLLECTION FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
Another half hour of wonderful sounding discs from The Reserve Collection. This week, a hot new release from ATMA Classique featuring Alain Trudel and The Orchestre Symphonique de Trio Rivieres. Great sounding Ravel, plus treats from Sir John Betjeman and the Barra MacNeils.
CONVERSATION WITH LOU POMANTI
CONVERSATION WITH LOU POMANTI
A great chance to get back in touch with my old high school compatriot. Lou and I go back over 55 years. He has had a most illustrious career in music that spans touring the world with Blood, Sweat & Tears, to creating his band Oakland Stroke, to serving as music director of the upcoming Songwriter's Hall of Fame Show at Massey Hall.
JAZZ SPECIAL #3 LABOUR DAY
JAZZ SPECIAL #3 LABOUR DAY
This two hour jazz special joins Jazz Specials 1 & 2 to now offer you 6 full hours of fine jazz music from The Lyons Den. A special treat for your Labour Day Weekend.
CONVERSATION WITH BRUCE BROUGHTON
CONVERSATION WITH BRUCE BROUGHTON
What a blast to speak with and get to know this incredibly talented composer of film, tv, and concert scores. As interesting as he is talented, you will get to know the man behind films like Silverado, tv shows like Hawaii-Five O, Quincy, and Dallas and winner of 10 Emmy Awards for his outstanding work.
CONVERSATION WITH KEN JONES
CONVERSATION WITH KEN JONES
A legendary music educator from Toronto discusses interesting musical moments as a teacher, jazz band arranger, jazz pianist, entrepeneur, and......Santa Claus. Oh, and yes, we go back to when we first met 55 years ago,
PRIDE OF LYONS RESERVE COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
PRIDE OF LYONS RESERVE COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
Another half hour of wonderful sounding discs from The Reserve Collection. This week, we salute Labour Day with powerful music from Tanglefoot and jazz pianist Hank Jones. Enjoy.
SUMMER NOCTURNE
SUMMER NOCTURNE
Through words and music we savor those final weeks of summer where the gardens are full and the evening skies are golden.
PIANO RECITAL #3 AUGUST 2026
PIANO RECITAL #3 AUGUST 2026
You are in for quite a treat with this recital. An entire program of piano duos featuring the world's greatest piano talent and enormous repertoire concluding with a 2 piano version of the Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue. A veritable feast.
Nocturne Funebre Claude Debussy
Nocturne Funebre Claude Debussy
The fifth installment of the 6 part series commemorating the deaths of six legendary composers: Mozart, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Brahms, Debussy & Beethoven.
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