Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra performs a program featuring composer, conductor and creative thinker John Adams. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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SymphonyCast - July 7, 2025
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NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Stanislav Kochanovsky leads the NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra in a thoroughly Russian program, featuring Leonidas Kavakos and the Violin Concerto No. 2 by Shostakovich, as well as Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Kirill Petrenko and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra present a concert featuring Gustav Mahler’s expressive farewell — his Symphony No. 9. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Oregon Symphony
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Andy Akiho performs his concerto for steel pan and orchestra, ‘Beneath Lighted Coffers,’ backed by the Oregon Symphony. Also on the program, Schubert’s Symphony No. 9. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Simon Rattle leads the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in a Mozart triple-feature: Symphonies 39, 40 and 41. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Lausanne Chamber Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ pianist Martha Argerich joins Renaud Capuçon and the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra for a performance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Also on the program, Weber’s Overture to ‘Oberon’ and Brahms’ Serenade No. 2. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Lakes Area Music Festival
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ 150 musicians join forces, under the direction of Christian Reif, for Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9, in a performance from the 2024 Lakes Area Music Festival. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Sheku Kanneh-Mason takes center stage for Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1. Also on the concert, Karim Al-Zand’s ‘Al Hakawati’ and Rimsky-Korsakov’s ‘Scheherazade.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ pianist Daniil Trifonov performs alongside the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and conductor Alan Gilbert in Ravel’s Piano Concerto. Two more French works fill out the program: Debussy’s ‘La Mer’ and Ravel’s ‘Daphnis et Chloé.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Minnesota Orchestra
On this episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ violinist Johan Dalene, backed by the Minnesota Orchestra, shines in Carl Nielsen’s Violin Concerto. Also on the concert, ‘Lyric Pieces’ by Ørjan Matre, the Suite from ‘Bergakungen’ by Hugo Alfvén and selections from Grieg’s ‘Peer Gynt.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
About SymphonyCast®
The Show
SymphonyCast®, with host Steve Seel, is a two-hour weekly radio program featuring a full-length concert by a major orchestra. Material is drawn from Europe’s premier symphony orchestras, along with U.S. orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Nashville Symphony and the Cleveland Orchestra.
Our Host
Steve Seel
Steve Seel possesses a broad knowledge of many musical genres, having hosted radio programs ranging from classical to jazz and even avant-garde music at radio stations around the country. Steve began his love affair with public radio at 24 working whatever shifts he could at his hometown station of WUSF-FM in Tampa, Florida, and from there worked his way to snowy Buffalo, New York, and its renowned classical station WNED-FM, where he hosted middays and the weekly experimental-music show Present Tense. In 2005, Steve became one of the founding voices on Minnesota Public Radio's eclectic station, the Current. While there, he hosted afternoons and mornings, and conducted in-depth interviews with pop music luminaries ranging from Brian Eno to David Byrne to Tori Amos. Steve is a basement composer obsessed with all things both minimalist and slow, and might actually be incapable of writing anything that exceeds 75 beats-per-minute.
The Team
Daniel Nass, Producer
Daniel Nass is the producer of SymphonyCast®. He is responsible for creating the sound of the show, including choosing music programming and conducting artist interviews. In his nonproducer life, he is an avid runner and an award-winning composer.
Michael Osborne, Technical Director
Michael "Ozzie" Osborne is the Technical Director for SymphonyCast®. He masters the live and recorded music recordings that are programmed for each SymphonyCast® show. He also enjoys photography, listening to music and bicycling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the name of the composer, performer or piece I heard on the show?
Complete playlist information is available for each show. Click on a specific episode to access a detailed playlist.
What is the theme music at the beginning of every SymphonyCast® episode?
It’s the opening trumpet fanfare from Steve Heitzeg’s Nobel Symphony.
Can I buy a recording of music I heard on your show?
It’s possible, but not likely. Many of the performances that you hear on SymphonyCast® are not available for purchase because they were played at a live concert. In some cases, the musicians have recorded that same music for a commercial CD. If so, album title and recording label information will be available in the episode playlist.
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