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!
Maya Beiser has been called “queen of the avant-garde cello,” with her adventurous and idiosyncratic performances and recordings. We listen to selections from her new release, ‘Salt,’ on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Craig Phillips talks about New York Polyphony’s latest recording that has been 20 years in the making and features over 480 years of vocal music. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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!
We’re looking skyward on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with music celebrating the sun, the stars and even the aurora. We hear Max Richter’s music from the film ‘Ad Astra,’ Jacob ter Velduis’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (‘Sky Falling’), Olivia Bellis’ ‘Limina Luminis’ and much more.
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Dan Wilson releases his latest record featuring a collection of lullabies recorded on a 1918 upright piano found on the streets of Hollywood. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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!
Ballet as we know it may have first emerged in the Italian Renaissance, but even today, modern composers are still writing for the art form. On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we hear a number of contemporary ballet scores. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Canadian violinist James Ehnes joins his many friends at the National Arts Center Orchestra to record all of Bach’s Violin Concertos. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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!
