Symphony Insiders with Dominic Seldis & Tommy Pearson
65 minutes
Ep. 1: Schubert and Copland Unite
In this episode, Dominic Seldis and Tommy Pearson discuss Aaron Copland's performance of Appalachian Spring and Franz Schubert's Symphony No 9 by the Czech Philharmonic.
36 minutes
Ep. 2: Beethoven's 9th in Montreal
In this second episode, Dominic Seldis discusses Beethoven's 9th Symphony and works by Brahms performed by the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal conducted by Rafael Payare.
34 minutes
Ep. 3: Bruckner's 'Unfinished' Symphony
In this third episode of Symphony Insiders, Tommy Pearson talks to Stefan Forsberg (executive and artistic director of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra).
43 minutes
Ep. 4: Bridging Sonic Landscapes
In this episode, Tommy Pearson is joined by Hannah Solveij and Georgian pianist Nino Gvetadze, discussing moments of influence behind Bruckner's music.
41 minutes
Ep. 5: An Ode to Heroes
In this episode, Tommy Pearson talks to violinist Hannah Solveij and pianist Nino Gvetadze about The Budapest Festival Orchestra's debut at Symphony Night Live.
29 minutes
Ep. 6: Exploring Darkness and Light
In this sixth episode, Tommy Pearson talks to Stefan Forsberg, artistic director of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, and Dutch composer Karmit Fadael.
24 minutes
Ep. 7: The Resurrection at Severance
In this episode, Dominic Seldis discusses The Cleveland Orchestra's "celebration concert" with Tommy Pearson and Hannah Soleij.
44 minutes
Ep. 8: Revitalizing the Italian Canon
In this episode, Dominic Seldis, together with guests Tommy Pearson and Hannah Solveij, discusses Pappano's great musical career and unique personality.
45 minutes
Ep. 9: A Night of Russian Storytelling
Dominic Seldis and guests Tommy Pearson and Hannah Solveij delve into the extraordinary musicality of Paganini and the turbulent life and career of Shostakovich.
39 minutes
Ep. 10: A Double Bill of German Greats
In this episode, Dominic Seldis discusses the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra's amazing performance with violinist Hannaj Solveij andTommy Pearson.
35 minutes
Ep. 11: Wild and Stormy Nights
Dominic Seldis and Hannah Solveij discuss the London Symphony Orchestra's performance with conductor Nathalie Stutzmann from their concert hall at the Barbican Centre.
36 minutes
Ep. 12: Xodus in Stockholm
Dominic Seldis, Tommy Pearson and Hannah Solveij marvel at the originality of The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra's performance with conductor Martin Fröst.
15 minutes
Ep. 13: A Post-Modern Christmas
In this episode, Dominic Seldis and Tommy Pearson delve into The Cleveland Orchestra's performance of John Adam's Christmas opera oratorio 'El Niño', conducted by the composer himself.
35 minutes
Ep. 14: A Toast to Vienna
In this episode, Dominic Seldis, Tommy Pearson and Hannah Solveij look back at the Budapest Festival Orchestra, which performed an assortment of symphonic works by Haydn and Mozart.
25 minutes
Ep. 15: Advent Festivities in Dresden
In this episode, Dominic Seldis reflects back on the Staatskapelle Dresden's annual Advent concert conducted by Marie Jacquot with Tommy Pearson and Hannaj Solveij.
40 minutes
Ep. 16: An Evening of Czech Beauty
In this episode, Dominic Seldis discusses the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra's performance with Sir Simon Rattle and Magdalena Kožená with Tommy Pearson and Hannaj Solveij.
33 minutes
Ep. 17: Tchaikovsky
In this episode, Dominic Seldis discusses some of the most beautiful works ever written by Tchaikovsky with Tommy Pearson and Hannaj Solveij.
27 minutes
Ep: 18 Mendelssohn
Together with Gillian Moore, director of music at London's Southbank Centre, Dominic Seldis and Tommy Pearson discuss Mendelssohn's inspirations, travels and family background.
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Spectral Reflections with Hannigan
Payare is joined by soprano Hannigan in a diverse program crested by a performance of Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique.
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Wild and Stormy Nights
Nathalie Stutzmann transports you to a dusky, foreboding realm, where hope and light are at perpetual odd with fierce storms and undulating shadows.
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A Post-Modern Christmas Miracle
Enjoy an unity of voices, both textual and musical, in this contemporary re-telling of the Christmas story.
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An Outstanding Opening Night
Alain Altinoglu and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra launch into the 2022-2023 concert season with Bernstein and Adams.
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Blomstedt Explores Darkness and Light
A performance driven by a transformative energy where we explore Honegger's third as well as Brahms' fourth and final symphony.
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Revolution! Czech Phil Commemorates Freedom
Smetana's sweeping Ma Vlast (My Homeland) ushers commemoration of the Velvet Revolution in this impassioned performance.
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Igudesman & Joo: A Historical and Hysterical Guide to the Orchestra
A lively and comical look at classical music in a series of concerts where humor and pageantry collide in a virtuosic musical wrestling match.
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Beethoven's Ninth in Montreal
Listen to beloved works celebrating human fellowship as Payare conducts Beethoven's masterwork and a pair of pieces for choir and orchestra by Brahms.
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Iván Fischer conducts Beethoven's 5th in Amsterdam
A well-known performance of Beethoven's 5th in the first installment of Iván Fischer’s monumental Beethoven Cycle.
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Drama & Destiny
A monumental beginning to Maestro Fischer's Beethoven symphony cycle.
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Mahler's Resurrection
A monumental performance echoing themes of beauty, rebirth, the brutality of death and the ethereality of the afterlife.
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Brahms - Piano Concerto No.1
In this unforgettable concert from 2004, Jansons & Barenboim join forces for Brahms' First Piano Concerto.
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Mozart - Overture from Le nozze di Figaro
The overture to the opera buffa ‘Le nozze di Figaro’ (The Marriage of Figaro) is one of the most recognizable works from the classical period.