http://www.nyphil.org/podcasts/ en-us © New York Philharmonic New York Philharmonic Experience the music and meet the artists you'll be hearing at your Philharmonic concerts. The producer-hosts are Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and New York's 96.3 FM WQXR host Elliott Forrest and Mark Travis, a producer for the WFMT Radio Network since 1999. Enhance your concert experience through these previews that include musical selections and insights from performers and music experts. Experience the music and meet the artists you'll be hearing at your Philharmonic concerts. The producer-hosts are Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and New York's 96.3 FM WQXR host Elliott Forrest and Mark Travis, a producer for the WFMT Radio Network since 1999. Enhance your concert experience through these previews that include musical selections and insights from performers and music experts. Derek Morton mortond@nyphil.org No New York Philharmonic On December 8, conductor Gilbert Kaplan leads the New York Philharmonic in a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Resurrection, featuring soprano Christiane Oelze, mezzo-soprano Janina Baechle, and the Westminster Symphonic Choir. Gilbert Kaplan discusses leading the New York Philharmonic in Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Resurrection — featuring soprano Christiane Oelze, mezzo-soprano Janina Baechle, and the Westminster Symphonic Choir — on the one-hundredth anniversary of the work's U.S. premiere, while Elliott Forrest explores the individual movements of the monumental, fatalistic work. Gilbert Kaplan discusses leading the New York Philharmonic in Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Resurrection — featuring soprano Christiane Oelze, mezzo-soprano Janina Baechle, and the Westminster Symphonic Choir — on the one-hundredth anniversary of the work's U.S. premiere, while Elliott Forrest explores the individual movements of the monumental, fatalistic work. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_12032008.mp3 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT 11:15 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, gilbert kaplan, mahler, resurrection, symphony New York Philharmonic On the concerts of December 4–13, Music Director Lorin Maazel leads the New York Philharmonic in performances of a concert version of R. Strauss's one-act opera, Elektra. Music Director Lorin Maazel talks about his incredible love for opera and how symphony orchestras love to wrestle with a great score like R. Strauss's Elektra, while Elliott Forrest explores the story behind the opera, based on the Greek tragedy by Sophocles. Music Director Lorin Maazel talks about his incredible love for opera and how symphony orchestras love to wrestle with a great score like R. Strauss's Elektra, while Elliott Forrest explores the story behind the opera, based on the Greek tragedy by Sophocles. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_11182008.mp3 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT 10:28 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, lorin maazel, elektra, strauss, sophocles New York Philharmonic On the concerts of November 25–29, Music Director Lorin Maazel leads the New York Philharmonic in performances of J.S. Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 1; Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5, Turkish, featuring Julia Fischer; and Schumann's Symphony No. 4. New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller discusses the distinct personality of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 1; Music Director Lorin Maazel talks about how the Orchestra's season-long presentation of the Brandenburg Concertos spotlights the virtuosic talents of the Philharmonic's musicians; and Mark Travis explores Mozart's infectious Turkish Violin Concerto, featuring Julia Fischer, and how Schumann's Symphony No. 4 rebounded from a disastrous premiere in 1841. New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller discusses the distinct personality of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 1; Music Director Lorin Maazel talks about how the Orchestra's season-long presentation of the Brandenburg Concertos spotlights the virtuosic talents of the Philharmonic's musicians; and Mark Travis explores Mozart's infectious Turkish Violin Concerto, featuring Julia Fischer, and how Schumann's Symphony No. 4 rebounded from a disastrous premiere in 1841. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_11102008.mp3 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT 13:58 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, lorin maazel, bach, mozart, schumann, brandenburg, violin New York Philharmonic On the concerts of November 20–22, Music Director Lorin Maazel leads the New York Philharmonic in performances of J.S. Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, Krzysztof Penderecki's Cello Concerto No. 2, featuring Alisa Weilerstein, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. Cellist Alisa Weilerstein reflects on the dark language in Penderecki's gripping but accessible Second Cello Concerto; New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller talks about J.S. Bach's buoyant Sixth Brandenburg Concerto; and Mark Travis looks at Beethoven's immortal Symphony No. 5, which the Philharmonic performed in its first concert, in 1842. Cellist Alisa Weilerstein reflects on the dark language in Penderecki's gripping but accessible Second Cello Concerto; New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller talks about J.S. Bach's buoyant Sixth Brandenburg Concerto; and Mark Travis looks at Beethoven's immortal Symphony No. 5, which the Philharmonic performed in its first concert, in 1842. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_10302008a.mp3 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT 15:30 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, lorin maazel, bach, brandenburg concerto, penderecki, beethoven, cello, alisa weilerstein New York Philharmonic On the concerts of November 12–15, conductor Andrey Boreyko returns to the New York Philharmonic to lead the Orchestra in performances of Lyadov's Kikimora, Khachaturian's Violin Concerto, featuring Gil Shaham, Giya Kancheli's Abii ne viderem, and Stravinsky's The Firebird Suite from 1919. Violinist Gil Shaham talks about the pleasure of performing Khachaturian's spectacular Violin Concerto, a piece he grew up listening to; Matías Tarnopolsky, the Philharmonic's Vice President of Artistic Planning, discusses Lyadov's tone poem Kikimora and Giya Kancheli's alluring Abii ne viderem; and Elliott Forrest explores Stravinsky's dramatic 1919 suite from his ballet score The Firebird. Violinist Gil Shaham talks about the pleasure of performing Khachaturian's spectacular Violin Concerto, a piece he grew up listening to; Matías Tarnopolsky, the Philharmonic's Vice President of Artistic Planning, discusses Lyadov's tone poem Kikimora and Giya Kancheli's alluring Abii ne viderem; and Elliott Forrest explores Stravinsky's dramatic 1919 suite from his ballet score The Firebird. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_10302008.mp3 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT 15:55 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, gil shaham, andrey boreyko, lyadov, khachaturian, kancheli, stravinsky, firebird suite New York Philharmonic On the concerts of November 5–8, conductor Christoph Eschenbach leads the New York Philharmonic in performances of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring Lang Lang, and Bruckner's Symphony No. 9. Elliott Forrest explores Bruckner's powerful and dramatic Ninth Symphony, which the composer was working on up until his death, while music commentator Charles Zachary Bornstein discusses how Beethoven, emerging from Mozart's shadow, asserts his own originality in his Piano Concerto No. 1, performed in these concerts by pianist Lang Lang. Elliott Forrest explores Bruckner's powerful and dramatic Ninth Symphony, which the composer was working on up until his death, while music commentator Charles Zachary Bornstein discusses how Beethoven, emerging from Mozart's shadow, asserts his own originality in his Piano Concerto No. 1, performed in these concerts by pianist Lang Lang. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_10172008.mp3 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT 8:48 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, christoph eschenbach, beethoven, lang lang, bruckner New York Philharmonic On the concerts of October 30, 31, and November 1, conductor David Robertson leads the New York Philharmonic in performances of Copland's Appalachian Spring; Elliott Carter's Of Rewaking, featuring mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung; Bernstein's Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah, also featuring Ms. DeYoung; and Christopher Rouse's Rapture. Conductor David Robertson returns to the New York Philharmonic to lead the Orchestra in works by four American composers: the ballet Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland; Of Rewaking, featuring mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, by Elliott Carter — who reflects on his composing habits as he approaches his 100th birthday; Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah, also featuring Ms. DeYoung, by Leonard Bernstein; and Rapture by Christopher Rouse — which, the composer explains, is the most blissful and ecstatic of his works. Conductor David Robertson returns to the New York Philharmonic to lead the Orchestra in works by four American composers: the ballet Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland; Of Rewaking, featuring mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, by Elliott Carter — who reflects on his composing habits as he approaches his 100th birthday; Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah, also featuring Ms. DeYoung, by Leonard Bernstein; and Rapture by Christopher Rouse — which, the composer explains, is the most blissful and ecstatic of his works. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_10142008.mp3 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT 18:00 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, david robertson, copland, carter, bernstein, rouse New York Philharmonic On the concerts of October 23, 24, 25, and 28, conductor David Robertson leads the New York Philharmonic in performances of Mozart's Symphony No. 34, Bartók's Violin Concerto No. 2, featuring Leonidas Kavakos, and Brahms's Symphony No. 3. New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller discusses Mozart's dazzling Symphony No 34 – the last of the composer's Salzburg symphonies; music commentator Charles Zachary Bornstein explores the folk elements in Bartók's melodic Second Violin Concerto, featuring Leonidas Kavakos; and host Elliott Forrest talks about Brahms's magnificent and moody Symphony No. 3. New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller discusses Mozart's dazzling Symphony No 34 – the last of the composer's Salzburg symphonies; music commentator Charles Zachary Bornstein explores the folk elements in Bartók's melodic Second Violin Concerto, featuring Leonidas Kavakos; and host Elliott Forrest talks about Brahms's magnificent and moody Symphony No. 3. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_10032008.mp3 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT 12:35 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, david robertson, mozart, bartok, brahms New York Philharmonic On the concerts of October 16, 17, 18, and 21, conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos and the New York Philharmonic perform selections from Albéniz's Suite española (orchestrated by Frühbeck) and a semi-staged version of Falla's La vida breve. Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos leads the New York Philharmonic in two passionate and transporting Spanish masterworks: Albéniz's Suite española (featuring selections set to Frühbeck's own orchestrations), and Falla's opera La vida breve, presented here in a semi-staged version starring a dynamic international cast. Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos leads the New York Philharmonic in two passionate and transporting Spanish masterworks: Albéniz's Suite española (featuring selections set to Frühbeck's own orchestrations), and Falla's opera La vida breve, presented here in a semi-staged version starring a dynamic international cast. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_09302008.mp3 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT 12:32 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, la vida breve, New York Philharmonic From nature to poetry, composer Bernard Rands finds inspiration all around him. From nature to poetry, composer Bernard Rands finds inspiration all around him. Learn more about his muse and what to expect of his CHAINS LIKE THE SEA. From nature to poetry, composer Bernard Rands finds inspiration all around him. Learn more about his muse and what to expect of his CHAINS LIKE THE SEA. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_09252008_rands.m4v Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT 4:33 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, bernard rands, composers New York Philharmonic What makes Bach's Brandenburg Concertos great. Bach's six Brandenburg Concertos are among the greatest works of the Baroque era. The Philharmonic performs the entire cycle throughout the 2008–09 season, with all 24 solos played by musicians from the Orchestra. Learn about what makes these concertos great. Bach's six Brandenburg Concertos are among the greatest works of the Baroque era. The Philharmonic performs the entire cycle throughout the 2008–09 season, with all 24 solos played by musicians from the Orchestra. Learn about what makes these concertos great. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_09192008_bach.m4v Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT 5:27 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, bach, brandenburg concertos, baroque New York Philharmonic On October 7 and 11, conductor Marin Alsop leads the New York Philharmonic in performances of Bartók's The Wooden Prince Suite, Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring Rafał Blechacz, and Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, From the New World. Conductor Marin Alsop discusses Bartók's adult fairy tale, The Wooden Prince Suite, Chopin's glorious Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring Rafał Blechacz in his New York Philharmonic debut, and Dvořák's evocative and always popular Symphony No. 9, From the New World, which was given its World Premiere by the Orchestra in 1893. Conductor Marin Alsop discusses Bartók's adult fairy tale, The Wooden Prince Suite, Chopin's glorious Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring Rafał Blechacz in his New York Philharmonic debut, and Dvořák's evocative and always popular Symphony No. 9, From the New World, which was given its World Premiere by the Orchestra in 1893. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_09182008.mp3 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT 10:42 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, marin alsop, dvorak, bartok, chopin, piano concerto, new world symphony New York Philharmonic Composer Steven Stucky reveals how the limitations put on commissions can spur creativity. Composer Steven Stucky discusses how the limitations put on commissions can spur creativity. This video reveals the story behind his Rhapsodies for Orchestra, receiving its U.S. premiere in Philharmonic concerts on September 18-20 and 23, 2008. Composer Steven Stucky discusses how the limitations put on commissions can spur creativity. This video reveals the story behind his Rhapsodies for Orchestra, receiving its U.S. premiere in Philharmonic concerts on September 18-20 and 23, 2008. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_09122008_stucky.m4v Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT 4:16 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, steven stucky, composers New York Philharmonic On October 1 and 2, Music Director Lorin Maazel leads the New York Philharmonic in the World Premiere of Bernard Rands's CHAINS LIKE THE SEA – a Philharmonic Commission – as well as performances of J.S. Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 and Tchaikovsky's Suite No. 3. Composer Bernard Rands discusses his new work, a Philharmonic Commission titled CHAINS LIKE THE SEA, inspired by the Dylan Thomas poem "Fern Hill"; Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller explores how Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 is the starting point of the great piano concerto tradition; and Music Director Lorin Maazel reflects on the brilliant orchestration of Tchaikovsky's popular Suite No. 3. Composer Bernard Rands discusses his new work, a Philharmonic Commission titled CHAINS LIKE THE SEA, inspired by the Dylan Thomas poem "Fern Hill"; Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller explores how Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 is the starting point of the great piano concerto tradition; and Music Director Lorin Maazel reflects on the brilliant orchestration of Tchaikovsky's popular Suite No. 3. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_09112008.mp3 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT 14:10 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, bernard rands, bach, brandenburg concerto, tchaikovsky, lorin maazel, james m. keller New York Philharmonic On the concerts of September 25–27, Lorin Maazel leads the New York Philharmonic in performances of his own Music for Flute and Orchestra, with Tenor Tuba Obbligato, as well as works by past Music Directors Gustav Mahler (Adagio from Symphony No. 10), Pierre Boulez (Pli selon Pli: Improvisation II sur Mallarmé), and Leonard Bernstein (Symphony No. 2, The Age of Anxiety). Lorin Maazel and others discuss the program of works by past Philharmonic Music Directors — Gustav Mahler’s Adagio from Symphony No. 10, Pierre Boulez’s Pli selon Pli: Improvisation II sur Mallarmé, and Leonard Bernstein’s Symphony No. 2, The Age of Anxiety — as well as Mr. Maazel’s own Music for Flute and Orchestra, with Tenor Tuba Obbligato. Lorin Maazel and others discuss the program of works by past Philharmonic Music Directors — Gustav Mahler's Adagio from Symphony No. 10, Pierre Boulez's Pli selon Pli: Improvisation II sur Mallarmé, and Leonard Bernstein's Symphony No. 2, The Age of Anxiety — as well as Mr. Maazel's own Music for Flute and Orchestra, with Tenor Tuba Obbligato. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_09052008.mp3 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT 16:53 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music directors, lorin maazel, mahler, boulez, leonard bernstein New York Philharmonic On September 18, 19, 20, and 23, the New York Philharmonic kicks off its first subscription program of the 2008–09 season with performances of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring Yefim Bronfman, Ravel's Mother Goose Suite, Bartók's The Miraculous Mandarin Suite, and the U.S. premiere of Steven Stucky's Rhapsodies for Orchestra – a co-commission by the New York Philharmonic and the BBC Proms. Mark Travis explores Rachmaninoff's passionate and jaw-dropping Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring Yefim Bronfman; Ravel's endearing Mother Goose Suite; and Bartók's lurid Miraculous Mandarin Suite, while Lorin Maazel – as he enters his valedictory season as Music Director – reflects on his fondness for the Philharmonic and discusses the music of Steven Stucky, whose Rhapsodies for Orchestra will receive its U.S. premiere in these performances. Mark Travis explores Rachmaninoff's passionate and jaw-dropping Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring Yefim Bronfman; Ravel's endearing Mother Goose Suite; and Bartók's lurid Miraculous Mandarin Suite, while Lorin Maazel – as he enters his valedictory season as Music Director – reflects on his fondness for the Philharmonic and discusses the music of Steven Stucky, whose Rhapsodies for Orchestra will receive its U.S. premiere in these performances. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_08282008.mp3 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT 13:20 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, yefim bronfman, rachmaninoff, piano, piano concerto, ravel, bartok, steven stucky New York Philharmonic In the New York Philharmonic's Opening Night Gala Concert of September 17, 2008, Lorin Maazel kicks off his final season as Music Director with a program featuring Berlioz's Roman Carnival Overture, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, and Ibert's Flute Concerto, with flutist Sir James Galway. Sir James Galway talks about Ibert's challenging Flute Concerto – with its gorgeous, requiem-like second movement – while Elliott Forrest discusses Berlioz's festive Roman Carnival Overture and music commentator Charles Zachary Bornstein provides a detailed look at Tchaikovsky's stormy Symphony No. 4. Sir James Galway talks about Ibert's challenging Flute Concerto – with its gorgeous, requiem-like second movement – while Elliott Forrest discusses Berlioz's festive Roman Carnival Overture and music commentator Charles Zachary Bornstein provides a detailed look at Tchaikovsky's stormy Symphony No. 4. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_08262008.mp3 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT 14:12 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, james galway, flute, ibert, berlioz, tchikovsky, lorin maazel, opening night New York Philharmonic In the concerts of June 20–21, 2008, Music Director Lorin Maazel leads the New York Philharmonic in a season-ending performance of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8. Mark Travis provides a detailed look at Bruckner’s masterful and often ravishingly beautiful Symphony No. 8, and Music Director Lorin Maazel discusses performing this colossal work on the Orchestra’s final program of the 2007–08 subscription season. Mark Travis provides a detailed look at Bruckner’s masterful and often ravishingly beautiful Symphony No. 8, and Music Director Lorin Maazel discusses performing this colossal work on the Orchestra’s final program of the 2007–08 subscription season. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_06102008.mp3 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT 13:14 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, lorin maazel, bruckner, symphony New York Philharmonic In the concerts of June 12–19, Music Director Lorin Maazel leads the New York Philharmonic in a concert version of Puccini’s opera Tosca. Music Director Lorin Maazel explains why the musicians of the Philharmonic are eager to perform Puccini’s Tosca, and Mark Travis gives a detailed summary of the dramatic and unforgettable story of one of the world’s most moving operas. Music Director Lorin Maazel explains why the musicians of the Philharmonic are eager to perform Puccini’s Tosca, and Mark Travis gives a detailed summary of the dramatic and unforgettable story of one of the world’s most moving operas. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_06062008.mp3 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT 17:39 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, lorin maazel, puccini, tosca New York Philharmonic In the concerts of June 4–7 and June 13, 2008, Music Director Lorin Maazel leads the New York Philharmonic in Mahler’s Symphony No. 9. Mark Travis explores each movement of Mahler's most intense and dramatic work, and Music Director Lorin Maazel discusses how he approaches conducting a piece that is laden with melancholia. Mark Travis explores each movement of Mahler's most intense and dramatic work, and Music Director Lorin Maazel discusses how he approaches conducting a piece that is laden with melancholia. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_05202008.mp3 Tue, 20 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT 15:59 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, schubert, emanuel ax, berio, beethoven, david robertson New York Philharmonic In the concerts of May 29–31, 2008, conductor David Robertson leads the New York Philharmonic in three of Schubert’s etudes, orchestrated by Michael Jarrell, Berio's Rendering for Orchestra, based on sketches by Schubert for his Symphony in D major, and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, featuring Emanuel Ax. Pianist Emanuel Ax discusses the thrill of performing Beethoven’s majestic Piano Concerto No. 5; conductor David Robertson explores the musical dialogue found in Berio’s Rendering for Orchestra, based on sketches by Schubert; and Elliott Forrest looks at Michael Jarrell’s orchestration of three etudes by Debussy. Pianist Emanuel Ax discusses the thrill of performing Beethoven’s majestic Piano Concerto No. 5; conductor David Robertson explores the musical dialogue found in Berio’s Rendering for Orchestra, based on sketches by Schubert; and Elliott Forrest looks at Michael Jarrell’s orchestration of three etudes by Debussy. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_05162008.mp3 Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT 13:30 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, schubert, emanuel ax, berio, beethoven, david robertson New York Philharmonic In the concerts of May 22–24, 2008, conductor David Robertson leads the New York Philharmonic in Schubert’s Symphony in B minor, Unfinished; Korngold’s Violin Concerto, featuring Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow; and Sibelius’s Symphony No. 1. Conductor David Robertson discusses Schubert’s visionary Unfinished Symphony and the contrasts in Sibelius’s Symphony No. 1, and Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow talks about learning Korngold’s Violin Concerto, written for his former teacher, Jascha Heifetz. Conductor David Robertson discusses Schubert’s visionary Unfinished Symphony and the contrasts in Sibelius’s Symphony No. 1, and Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow talks about learning Korngold’s Violin Concerto, written for his former teacher, Jascha Heifetz. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_04302008.mp3 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT 11:43 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, schubert, korngold, glenn dicterow, sibelius, david robertson New York Philharmonic On April 23–26 and 29, 2008, Charles Dutoit leads the New York Philharmonic in Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring André Watts stepping in for the previously announced Martha Argerich, Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, and Ravel’s La Valse. Mark Travis talks with conductor Charles Dutoit about leading the Philharmonic in a compelling program of two Classical pieces – Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1, in which Andre Watts replaces the previously announced Martha Argerich – and two early 20th-century works infused with a Romantic flavor: Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances and Ravel’s La Valse. Mark Travis talks with conductor Charles Dutoit about leading the Philharmonic in a compelling program of two Classical pieces – Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1, in which Andre Watts replaces the previously announced Martha Argerich – and two early 20th-century works infused with a Romantic flavor: Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances and Ravel’s La Valse. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_04072008a.mp3 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT 16:23 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, charles dutoit, mozart, beethoven, andre watts, rachmaninoff, ravel New York Philharmonic In the concerts of April 9–12, 2008, Leonard Slatkin leads the New York Philharmonic in a performance of Stravinsky's complete Firebird, as well as the world premiere of Tan Dun's Piano Concerto, featuring pianist Lang Lang and commissioned by the New York Philharmonic. Conductor Leonard Slatkin talks about leading the Orchestra in Stravinsky's complete Firebird during these Hear & Now concerts (hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Steven Stucky) and pianist Lang Lang discusses his excitement about giving the world premiere of Tan Dun's Piano Concerto, commissioned by the New York Philharmonic. Conductor Leonard Slatkin talks about leading the Orchestra in Stravinsky's complete Firebird during these Hear & Now concerts (hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Steven Stucky) and pianist Lang Lang discusses his excitement about giving the world premiere of Tan Dun's Piano Concerto, commissioned by the New York Philharmonic. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_04012008.mp3 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT 12:39 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, stravinsky, tan dun, leonard slatkin, lang lang New York Philharmonic In the concerts of April 3–5, 2008, Sir Colin Davis leads the New York Philharmonic in performances of Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. 2 and Piano Concerto No. 4, featuring Richard Goode, and Vaughan Williams's Symphony No. 4. Mark Travis discusses Beethoven's dramatic curtain raiser, the Leonore Overture No. 2, as well as his lyrical Piano Concerto No. 4, featuring virtuoso Richard Goode, while Matías Tarnopolsky, the New York Philharmonic's Artistic Administrator, talks about the stirringly dark qualities of Vaughan Williams's Symphony No. 4. Mark Travis discusses Beethoven's dramatic curtain raiser, the Leonore Overture No. 2, as well as his lyrical Piano Concerto No. 4, featuring virtuoso Richard Goode, while Matías Tarnopolsky, the New York Philharmonic's Artistic Administrator, talks about the stirringly dark qualities of Vaughan Williams's Symphony No. 4. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_03272008.mp3 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT 14:13 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, beethoven, vaughan williams New York Philharmonic Kurt Masur leads the New York Philharmonic in a performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion in the concerts of March 19–22, 2008. Music Director Emeritus Kurt Masur discusses the spirit of Bach’s moving St. Matthew Passion, and bass-baritone Jason Grant and tenors James Taylor and Dietmar Kerschbaum talk about making their New York Philharmonic debuts with this monumental work. Music Director Emeritus Kurt Masur discusses the spirit of Bach’s moving St. Matthew Passion, and bass-baritone Jason Grant and tenors James Taylor and Dietmar Kerschbaum talk about making their New York Philharmonic debuts with this monumental work. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_03142008.mp3 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT 14:11 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, kurt masur, bach, st. matthew passion New York Philharmonic The Hear & Now concerts of March 13 and 15, hosted by Steven Stucky, feature Alan Gilbert conducting R. Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life) and the world premiere of Marc Neikrug’s Quintessence: Symphony No. 2. Composer Marc Neikrug talks about how his Piano Quintet became his Second Symphony, and Alan Gilbert discusses what’s fascinating about R. Strauss’s epic tone poem Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life). Composer Marc Neikrug talks about how his Piano Quintet became his Second Symphony, and Alan Gilbert discusses what’s fascinating about R. Strauss’s epic tone poem Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life). http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_03062008.mp3 Thu, 6 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT 13:00 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, alan gilbert, marc neikrug, strauss, symphony New York Philharmonic The concerts of March 5-8, 2008 include works by Haydn, Beethoven, and Berio, and feature acclaimed soprano Dawn Upshaw. Soprano Dawn Upshaw talks about performing Luciano Berio's eclectic Folk Songs, and Alan Gilbert discusses why he's excited to be conducting Haydn's Symphony No. 48, Maria Theresia, and Beethoven's Fourth Symphony. Soprano Dawn Upshaw talks about performing Luciano Berio's eclectic Folk Songs, and Alan Gilbert discusses why he's excited to be conducting Haydn's Symphony No. 48, Maria Theresia, and Beethoven's Fourth Symphony. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_02282008.mp3 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT 12:20 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, alan gilbert, dawn upshaw, beethoven, berio, haydn New York Philharmonic On Tuesday, February 26, 2008, the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States will perform works by Wagner, Dvořák, and Gershwin in the East Pyongyang Grand Theater. Mark Travis talks with violinists Fiona Simon and Soohyun Kwon about performing in Pyongyang. Mark Travis talks with violinists Fiona Simon and Soohyun Kwon about performing in Pyongyang. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_02252008b.mp3 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT 10:43 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, korea, pyongyang, north korea, asia, tour, international New York Philharmonic On Tuesday, February 26, 2008, the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States will perform works by Wagner, Dvořák, and Gershwin in the East Pyongyang Grand Theater. Chairman Paul B. Guenther and President and Executive Director Zarin Mehta discuss how the Orchestra’s concert in Pyongyang came about. Chairman Paul B. Guenther and President and Executive Director Zarin Mehta discuss how the Orchestra’s concert in Pyongyang came about. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_02222008.mp3 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT 13:03 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, korea, pyongyang, north korea, asia, tour, international New York Philharmonic From February 11-24, the New York Philharmonic will be undertaking Asia 2008, a five-city, eleven-concert tour under the aegis of Global Sponsor Credit Suisse. The concerts will feature works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Dvořák, Rossini, Barber, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Brahms, Elgar, and R. Strauss. Elliott Forrest speaks with Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow, Principal Oboe Liang Wang, Director of Education Theodore Wiprud, and Karlheinz Muhr, Managing Director of Credit Suisse, the Orchestra's first and exclusive Global Sponsor, about highlights of Asia 2008 and how music can build bridges across the world. Elliott Forrest speaks with Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow, Principal Oboe Liang Wang, Director of Education Theodore Wiprud, and Karlheinz Muhr, Managing Director of Credit Suisse, the Orchestra's first and exclusive Global Sponsor, about highlights of Asia 2008 and how music can build bridges across the world. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_02122008.mp3 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT 13:11 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, asia, tour, international, taipei, kaohsiun, hong kong, shanghai, beijing, classical New York Philharmonic The concerts of January 30–February 2 include Berio's Sinfonia, featuring Synergy Vocals, and Brahms's Symphony No. 4. Music Director Lorin Maazel, Hear & Now host Steven Stucky, and the Philharmonic's Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence Charles Zachary Bornstein discuss the musical and cultural impact of Berio's work, and Mr. Maazel conveys his deep affection for Brahms's last symphony. Music Director Lorin Maazel, Hear & Now host Steven Stucky, and the Philharmonic's Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence Charles Zachary Bornstein discuss the musical and cultural impact of Berio's work, and Mr. Maazel conveys his deep affection for Brahms's last symphony. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_01292008.mp3 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT 14:51 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, berio, brahms, lorin maazel, steven stucky, radu lupu, piano, classical New York Philharmonic The January 23–26 concerts feature Bruckner's Symphony No. 6 and Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, performed by pianist Radu Lupu. Mark Travis discusses the composition of Bruckner's evocative Symphony No. 6 and examines why Schumann's sublime Piano Concerto in A minor is one of the most enduring pieces in the repertoire. Mark Travis discusses the composition of Bruckner's evocative Symphony No. 6 and examines why Schumann's sublime Piano Concerto in A minor is one of the most enduring pieces in the repertoire. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_01172008.mp3 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT 8:45 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, riccardo muti, radu lupu, bruckner, schumann, piano, classical New York Philharmonic The January 17–19 concerts include Liszt's From the Cradle to the Grave, Scriabin's The Poem of Ecstasy, and Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring renowned pianist Leif Ove Andsnes. Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes talks about devoting himself to learning Brahms's complex Second Piano Concerto, Elliott Forrest guides listeners through Liszt's symphonic poem From the Cradle to the Grave, and Charles Zachary Bornstein discusses Scriabin's romantic The Poem of Ecstasy. Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes talks about devoting himself to learning Brahms's complex Second Piano Concerto, Elliott Forrest guides listeners through Liszt's symphonic poem From the Cradle to the Grave, and Charles Zachary Bornstein discusses Scriabin's romantic The Poem of Ecstasy. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_01112008.mp3 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT 15:32 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, riccardo muti, Brahms, Liszt, Scriabin, Leif Ove Andsnes, piano, classical New York Philharmonic The January 10–12 concerts feature renowned mezzo-soprano Susan Graham singing Berlioz's La Mort de Cléopâtre, as well as Berlioz's Overture to Benvenuto Cellini and Prokofiev's Symphony No. 7 and Scythian Suite Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham discusses Berlioz's genius for storytelling, as seen in the composer's unique composition, La Mort de Cléopâtre, and the Philharmonic's Artistic Administrator, Matías Tarnopolsky, examines Berlioz's exuberant Overture to Benvenuto Cellini and Prokofiev's dramatic Symphony No. 7 and Scythian Suite. Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham discusses Berlioz's genius for storytelling, as seen in the composer's unique composition, La Mort de Cléopâtre, and the Philharmonic's Artistic Administrator, Matías Tarnopolsky, examines Berlioz's exuberant Overture to Benvenuto Cellini and Prokofiev's dramatic Symphony No. 7 and Scythian Suite. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_01042008.mp3 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT 10:20 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, berlioz, prokofiev, lorin maazel, mezzo-soprano, susan graham, classical New York Philharmonic In the January 3–4 program, Viviane Hagner makes her New York Philharmonic debut with Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, and Principal Horn Philip Myers performs Mozart's Horn Concerto in E-flat major. Mendelssohn's Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream and Elgar's Enigma Variations are also featured. Violinist Viviane Hagner explains why the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor is a favorite with audiences and musicians alike, and Principal Horn Philip Myers discusses the challenges of playing Mozart's lively Horn Concerto in E-flat major. Violinist Viviane Hagner explains why the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor is a favorite with audiences and musicians alike, and Principal Horn Philip Myers discusses the challenges of playing Mozart's lively Horn Concerto in E-flat major. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_12202007.mp3 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT 13:35 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, Mendelssohn, Mozart, violin, elgar, Viviane Hagner, Lorin Maazel, Philip Myers, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic The December 19–22 performances of Handel's Messiah feature the New York Choral Artists and soloists Celena Shafer, Margaret Lattimore, John Mark Ainsely, and Nathan Berg. Soloists Celena Shafer and Margaret Lattimore join conductor Nicholas McGegan in discussing the joy of performing Handel's moving masterwork, Messiah. Soloists Celena Shafer and Margaret Lattimore join conductor Nicholas McGegan in discussing the joy of performing Handel's moving masterwork, Messiah. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_12112007.mp3 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT 11:24 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, handel, messiah, new york choral artists, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic The December 13–15 concerts feature pianist Hélène Grimaud performing the Ravel Piano Concerto in G major, as well as Ibert's Hommage à Mozart and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 4 in C minor. Pianist Hélène Grimaud discusses the many layers of Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major. Pianist Hélène Grimaud discusses the many layers of Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_12072007a.mp3 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT 9:17 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, Ravel, Ibert, Shostakovich, Andrey Boreyko, Hélène Grimaud, piano, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic This month Shostakovich's Symphony No. 4 in C can be heard at the Rush Hour concert on December 12; the Inside the Music program on December 14 (featuring an in-depth, pre-concert presentation narrated by Gerard McBurney); and the concerts of December 13–15, which include performances of Ibert's Hommage à Mozart and Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major. Andrey Boreyko conducts all of the performances, and pianist Hélène Grimaud performs the Ravel. Inside the Music host Gerard McBurney offers fascinating insight into Shostakovich's powerful Symphony No. 4 in C minor, written at a very dark and difficult moment in the composer's life. Inside the Music host Gerard McBurney offers fascinating insight into Shostakovich's powerful Symphony No. 4 in C minor, written at a very dark and difficult moment in the composer's life. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_12072007b.mp3 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT 17:22 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, shostakovich, andrey boreyko, gerard mcburney, inside the music, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic The December 6–8 concerts include Dvořák's Czech Suite, excerpts from Smetana's Má vlast, and renowned pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3. Pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard demonstrates key sections of Beethoven's pivotal Piano Concerto No. 3, while conductor Philippe Jordan talks about the evocative qualities of Smetana's Má vlast and why Dvořák's Czech Suite is a wonderful introduction to Czech music. Pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard demonstrates key sections of Beethoven's pivotal Piano Concerto No. 3, while conductor Philippe Jordan talks about the evocative qualities of Smetana's Má vlast and why Dvořák's Czech Suite is a wonderful introduction to Czech music. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_11202007.mp3 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT 12:48 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, Philippe Jordan, dvorak, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano, smetana, beethoven, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic The November 29–December 1 and December 4 concerts include virtuoso Gil Shaham performing the Dvořák Violin Concerto, as well as Chávez's Sinfonía india (Symphony No. 2) and Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony. Violin soloist Gil Shaham expresses his excitement in working with Mr. Dudamel and discusses the Dvořák concerto he will be performing. Also previewed are Chávez's powerful Sinfonía india (Symphony No. 2) and Prokofiev's rousing Fifth Symphony. Violin soloist Gil Shaham expresses his excitement in working with Mr. Dudamel and discusses the Dvořák concerto he will be performing. Also previewed are Chávez's powerful Sinfonía india (Symphony No. 2) and Prokofiev's rousing Fifth Symphony. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_11132007.mp3 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT 12:18 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, Gustavo Dudamel, Gil Shaham, chavez, dvorak, prokofiev, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic Music Director Lorin Maazel conducts the November 23–24 and 27 concerts, which feature James Ehnes as soloist in the Glazunov Violin Concerto, along with Rossini’s Overture to La scala di seta, Mendelssohn’s beloved Italian symphony (Symphony No. 4), and J. Strauss II’s On the Beautiful Blue Danube. Music Director Lorin Maazel discusses Rossini's tour-de-force Overture to La Scala di seta, the perfection of Mendelsshon's popular Symphony No. 4, and his weakness for the Glazunov Violin Concerto, while violinist James Ehnes shares his eager anticipation of performing the Glazunov concerto with the Philharmonic. Music Director Lorin Maazel discusses Rossini's tour-de-force Overture to La Scala di seta, the perfection of Mendelsshon's popular Symphony No. 4, and his weakness for the Glazunov Violin Concerto, while violinist James Ehnes shares his eager anticipation of performing the Glazunov concerto with the Philharmonic. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_11092007.mp3 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT 13:32 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, lorin maazel, rossini, strauss, mendelssohn, glazunov, violin, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic On November 8–10 Xian Zhang conducts Huang Ruo's Fanfare and Announcement from his Three Pieces for Orchestra; Lalo's Symphonie espagnole, with violinist Vadim Repin as soloist; and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7. Philharmonic Associate Conductor Xian Zhang discusses the program, and 31-year-old Chinese-born composer Huang Ruo discusses his Fanfare and Announcement. Also to be heard: violinist Vadim Repin's thoughts on Lalo's Symphonie espagnole, and Ms. Zhang's reflections on the entire program. Philharmonic Associate Conductor Xian Zhang discusses the program, and 31-year-old Chinese-born composer Huang Ruo discusses his Fanfare and Announcement. Also to be heard: violinist Vadim Repin's thoughts on Lalo's Symphonie espagnole, and Ms. Zhang's reflections on the entire program. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_10292007.mp3 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT 12:34 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, Huang Ruo, Lalo, Beethoven, Xian Zhang, violin, elliott forrest, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic The Philharmonic's November 1–3 concerts will include Henri Dutilleux's Métaboles, Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2, and Martinu's Concerto for Two Pianos, with Katia and Marielle Labèque, soloists. Host Elliott Forrest chats with Semyon Bychkov about his long affair with the music of Rachmaninoff, his admiration for the work of Dutilleux, and his working relationship with his wife, Marielle Labèque. Host Elliott Forrest chats with Semyon Bychkov about his long affair with the music of Rachmaninoff, his admiration for the work of Dutilleux, and his working relationship with his wife, Marielle Labèque. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_10192007.mp3 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT 12:50 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, dutilleux, rachmaninoff, martinu, semyon bychkov, pianos, elliott forrest, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic The podcast previews performances that feature Birtwistle's Night's Black Bird, Sibelius's Violin Concerto, and Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Host Elliott Forrest speaks with Sir Harrison about his Night's Black Bird, and with violinist Nikolaj Znaider about the Sibelius Violin Concerto, the "Kreisler" violin he plays, and karate. Host Elliott Forrest speaks with Sir Harrison about his Night's Black Bird, and with violinist Nikolaj Znaider about the Sibelius Violin Concerto, the "Kreisler" violin he plays, and karate. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_10162007.mp3 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT 15:21 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Sibelius, Beethoven, Nikolaj Znaider, beethoven's fifth, kreisler, violin, elliott forrest, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic Two Philharmonic friends — conductor James Conlon and pianist Jonathan Biss — discuss the works they will perform with the New York Philharmonic October 18–20. Your host, Elliott Forrest, speaks with conductor James Conlon about Zemlinsky's one-act opera, based on an Oscar Wilde play, and pianist Jonathan Biss shares his enthusiasm for Beethoven's early concerto. Your host, Elliott Forrest, speaks with conductor James Conlon about Zemlinsky's one-act opera, based on an Oscar Wilde play, and pianist Jonathan Biss shares his enthusiasm for Beethoven's early concerto. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_10122007.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT 11:59 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, piano, Jonathan Biss, James Conlon, elliott forrest, Beethoven, Zemlinsky, Piano Concerto, Oscar Wilde, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic Joseph Horowitz — the producer, writer, and host for the Philharmonic's Inside the Music multimedia presentation on October 12 — explores Tchaikovsky's heart-rending Pathétique Symphony. This podcast explores Tchaikovsky's life and his final symphony through the insights of author Joseph Horowitz. Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Elliott Forrest is your host. This podcast explores Tchaikovsky's life and his final symphony through the insights of author Joseph Horowitz. Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Elliott Forrest is your host. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_10022007.mp3 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT 12:17 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, Joseph Horowitz, Tchaikovsky, festival, Pathetique, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic These concerts feature the stirring Violin Concerto, with Janine Jansen in her Philharmonic debut. The first two conclude with the Symphony No. 3, Polish; the latter close with the Fourth Symphony. Musical selections from the works can be heard, as well as insights from Lorin Maazel, and from soloist Janine Jansen and Philharmonic flutist and piccolo player Mindy Kaufman. Musical selections from the works can be heard, as well as insights from Lorin Maazel, and from soloist Janine Jansen and Philharmonic flutist and piccolo player Mindy Kaufman. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_09142007.mp3 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT 13:04 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, lorin maazel, Tchaikovsky, festival, Violin Concerto, Janine Jansen, Mindy Kaufman, flute, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic These concerts feature the popular Piano Concerto No. 1, Simon Trpčeski soloist. The first two conclude with the Symphony No. 1, Winter Dreams; the latter close with the Manfred Symphony. Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Elliott Forrest is your host for the podcast, which plays musical selections from Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto, Symphony No. 1, and Manfred Symphony. Also to be heard: interviews with Lorin Maazel on Tchaikovsky's genius, and New York Philharmonic Archivist/Historian Barbara Haws on the composer's significant tie with the Orchestra. Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Elliott Forrest is your host for the podcast, which plays musical selections from Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto, Symphony No. 1, and Manfred Symphony. Also to be heard: interviews with Lorin Maazel on Tchaikovsky's genius, and New York Philharmonic Archivist/Historian Barbara Haws on the composer's significant tie with the Orchestra. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_09062007.mp3 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT 13:47 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, lorin maazel, Tchaikovsky, festival, elliott forrest, Barbara Haws, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic Program will include Beethoven's Violin Concerto with Lisa Batiashvili and also preview The Tchaikovsky Experience and the season-long Focus on Berio. Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Elliott Forrest, host, talks with Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller about Berio's reworking of Boccherini; soloist Lisa Batiashvili shares her enthusiasm for Beethoven's Violin Concerto; and New York Philharmonic Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence Charles Zachary Bornstein discusses Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2, Little Russian. Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Elliott Forrest, host, talks with Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller about Berio's reworking of Boccherini; soloist Lisa Batiashvili shares her enthusiasm for Beethoven's Violin Concerto; and New York Philharmonic Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence Charles Zachary Bornstein discusses Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2, Little Russian. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_09052007.mp3 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT 13:29 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, lorin maazel, Lisa Batiashvili, Berio, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, elliott forrest, james m. keller, Charles Zachary Bornstein, classical, symphony, Little Russian New York Philharmonic Events includes a free-to-the-public dress rehearsal and an all-Dvořák concert. The Philharmonic launches its 166th season on September 18, 2007, with a free dress rehearsal and an all-Dvořák program spotlighting cellist Yo-Yo Ma in the Cello Concerto; your host, Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Elliott Forrest, talks about the repertoire with Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller. The Philharmonic launches its 166th season on September 18, 2007, with a free dress rehearsal and an all-Dvořák program spotlighting cellist Yo-Yo Ma in the Cello Concerto; your host, Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Elliott Forrest, talks about the repertoire with Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_08282007.mp3 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT 13:23 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, yo-yo ma, cello, lorin maazel, dvorak, elliott forrest, james m. keller, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic With commentary by Deborah Voigt and Lorin Maazel Songs by Richard Strauss and Mahler's Symphony No. 7 with commentary by featured soprano Deborah Voigt and Music Director Lorin Maazel. Songs by Richard Strauss and Mahler's Symphony No. 7 with commentary by featured soprano Deborah Voigt and Music Director Lorin Maazel. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_06192007.mp3 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:00:00 GMT 10:35 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, deborah voigt, lorin maazel, soprano, mahler, strauss, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic With commentary by Principal Clarinet Stanley Drucker Stanley Drucker reflects on the program, the excitement of playing masterworks, and his longstanding association with Maestro Muti. Stanley Drucker reflects on the program, the excitement of playing masterworks, and his longstanding association with Maestro Muti. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_06072007.mp3 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT 10:32 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, riccardo muti, stanley drucker, rossini, schubert, dvorak, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic Brahms the Romantic: A Philharmonic Festival Lorin Maazel discusses Brahms's Symphonies Nos. 3 and 4 and his German Requiem. Lorin Maazel discusses Brahms's Symphonies Nos. 3 and 4 and his German Requiem. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_05292007.mp3 Tue, 29 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT 9:58 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, brahms, lorin maazel, classical, symphony New York Philharmonic "Brahms the Romantic: A Philharmonic Festival" Lorin Maazel and Julia Fischer discuss Brahms's Symphony No. 1, Violin Concerto and Academic Festival Overture, being performed April 19 and 20. Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Elliott Forrest is your host. Lorin Maazel and Julia Fischer discuss Brahms's Symphony No. 1, Violin Concerto and Academic Festival Overture, being performed April 19 and 20. Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Elliott Forrest is your host. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_04172007.mp3 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT 9:18 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, brahms, maazel, classical, symphony, violin New York Philharmonic "Brahms the Romantic: A Philharmonic Festival" Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow, Philharmonic horn player Erik Ralske, and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence Charles Zachary Bornstein discuss Brahms's Tragic Overture, Double Concerto and Symphony No. 2, being performed April 20 and 21. Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow, Philharmonic horn player Erik Ralske, and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence Charles Zachary Bornstein discuss Brahms's Tragic Overture, Double Concerto and Symphony No. 2, being performed April 20 and 21. http://nyphil.vo.llnwd.net/o28/podcasts/nyphil_04202007.mp3 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT 9:55 new york philharmonic, ny philharmonic, philharmonic, orchestra, music, brahms, classical, symphony