WDR Symphony Orchestra

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Klaus Mäkela and Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra are joined by celebrated violinist Janine Jansen for Prokofiev’s effervescent Violin Concerto No. 1. Mozart’s ‘Paris Symphony’ and Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra bookend the evening. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On this episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Bruce Liu makes his Proms debut with Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 2. He joins the Philharmonia Orchestra and Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali, who also perform works by Gabriela Ortiz and Mussorgsky. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ acclaimed pianist Benjamin Grosvenor performs Ravel’s Piano Concerto with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, before Shostakovich’s deeply poignant memorial to Jewish suffering, the Symphony No. 13. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ The Hallé’s new principal conductor Kahchun Wong directs his Manchester-based forces for Mahler’s ‘Resurrection Symphony,’ featuring soprano Mari Eriksmoen and mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra join soloist Augustin Hadelich for Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. We also hear Stravinsky’s ‘The Song of the Nightingale’ and Strauss’s ‘Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Anja Bihlmaier and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra give the world premiere of Mark Simpson’s ZEBRA between Strauss’s ‘Death and Transfiguration’ and Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ the 2025 First Night of the Proms sees Mendelssohn’s ‘Hebrides’ Overture and Sibelius’ Violin Concerto featured alongside British classics from Bliss and Vaughan Williams, plus a world premiere from Errollyn Wallen. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Douglas Boyd leads the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 and a new work by Brett Dean. As the centerpiece, principal oboist Cassie Pilgrim takes the stage for Richard Strauss’ Oboe Concerto. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Alan Gilbert leads the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in a concert featuring two works by Jean Sibelius: ‘Night Ride and Sunrise,’ and his Symphony No. 5. At the heart of the performance, a work written for cellist Alisa Weilerstein. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is joined by Augustin Hadelich, who shines in Samuel Barber’s pensive and songful Violin Concerto. Also on the program, Valerie Coleman’s ‘Umoja’ and the Symphony No. 3 by Florence Price. Listen now with host Steve Seel!