Classically Training: How did the notes on the piano get there?
In this episode, Dr. Andy Fleser explains the history of the piano, one of the world’s most important instruments.
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Royal Concertgebouw 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!
The sounds of Iceland
Steve Seel devotes the first hour of this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ to living Icelandic composers, including two works by Anna Thorvaldsdottir, whose Cello Concerto ‘Before We Fall’ was recorded on August 13 at this year’s BBC Proms Festival. Listen now!
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Sarah Bassingthwaighte connects to nature through music
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Canadian-American flutist and composer Sarah Bassingthwaighte premieres her latest project, an album with the London Symphony Orchestra centered on music connected to nature. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Christoph Von Dohnányi, longtime conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra, has died
Known for his intellectual and illuminating touch on the podium, the refined conductor was also surprisingly outspoken when it came to politics and his peers.
Classically Training: What is classical music?
Our curious host quickly learns that the answer may be harder to find.
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Philharmonia Orchestra
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!
Outer and inner space
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,' we’re considering astronomy, astrophysics, and the atomic age with works by Caroline Shaw, Meredith Monk, Mary Lattimore, Jennifer Higdon and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Jess Gillam explores the saxophone's many sounds on 'Prism'
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ young saxophonist Jess Gillam talks about her new project, a series of EPs titled ‘Prism’ that explore the different permutations of the saxophone’s sound. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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BBC National Orchestra of Wales
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!