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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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 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Philharmonia
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ two star soloists join the Philharmonia to celebrate the opening of their 80th season: Vikingur Olafsson with Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, and Olivier Latry with the Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ cellist Senja Rummukainen, backed by conductor Andrew Manze and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, shines in Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto. The concert kicks off with a piece by Finnish composer Ida Moberg and concludes with Brahms’ Symphony No. 1. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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London Philharmonic Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Alina Ibragimova joins the London Philharmonic Orchestra for the Violin Concerto No. 1 by Sergei Prokofiev and Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 5. The concert opens with Kaija Saariaho’s ‘Orion.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Daniel Harding leads the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in Dvořák’s ‘The Wild Dove’ and Stravinsky’s ‘Petrushka.’ Also on the program is Jörg Widmann’s Horn Concerto, featuring soloist Stefan Dohr. 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!
Oregon Symphony
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ it’s a double header of Beethoven with conductor David Danzmayr and the Oregon Symphony, with the Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 7. Jimmy Lopez Bellido’s ‘Fiesta!’ kicks off the concert. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ one of today’s leading pianists, Yulianna Avdeeva, takes the spotlight in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, backed by the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana. The program is bookended by Beethoven’s ‘Coriolan Overture’ and the classically-oriented Symphony No. 9 by Shostakovich. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Lakes Area Music Festival Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ the Lakes Area Music Festival offers a concert rich with magical characters and riveting storytelling. At the heart of the program is ‘Symphonie Fantastique’ by Hector Berlioz. 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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