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On this episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the combined orchestras of the Royal Academy of Music and the Juilliard School. At the heart of the program, Vilde Frang is the soloist in Berg’s Violin Concerto. Also included are Stravinsky’s Symphony in Three Movements and Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Adam Hickox leads the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in Shostakovich’s ‘Festive Overture’ and Cello Concerto No. 1, featuring soloist Maximilian Hornung. Then, Gubaidulina’s ‘Fairytale Poem’ and Rachmaninov’s ‘Symphonic Dances.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On this episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Thomas Søndergård leads the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 11. Kirill Gerstein is the soloist in Rachmaninov’s ‘Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,’ and Oliver Knussen pays tribute to Stravinsky in ‘Flourish with Fireworks.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra perform György Kurtág’s orchestral elegy, ‘Stele,’ and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 (‘Tragic’). Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On this episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Sueye Park makes her Proms debut, joining John Storgårds and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in Sibelius’ Violin Concerto. Betsy Jolas’ ‘Tales of a Summer Sea’ opens the program, and for the finale, Strauss’ ‘Also Sprach Zarathustra.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Dalia Stasevska leads massed BBC forces in the first night of the 2026 BBC Proms. In the first half, Copland’s ‘Fanfare for the Common Man,’ Gershwin’s ‘An American in Paris’ and Ravel’s Piano Concerto, featuring piano superstar Yunchan Lim. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein joins the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra for Britten’s haunting Cello Symphony, and in the second half of the program, the luminous Symphony No. 2 of Johannes Brahms. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast’ pianist Víkingur Ólafsson gives the U.K. premiere of John Adams’ piano concerto, ‘After the Fall.’ In celebration of the Philharmonia Orchestra’s 80th birthday, conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen chose one of his favorite pieces: Ravel’s ‘Daphnis and Chloé.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Simon Rattle leads the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Kirill Gerstein takes the spotlight in Francisco Coll’s Piano Concerto, surrounded by Roberto Gerhard’s ‘Dances from Don Quixote’ and Poulenc’s ‘Les Biches.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!

Darkness gives way to brilliance on the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ featuring Thomas Søndergård and the Minnesota Orchestra. James Ehnes brings elegance and intensity to Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, framed by Esa-Pekka Salonen’s ‘Nyx’ and Nielsen’s Symphony No. 1. Listen now with host Steve Seel!