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The exciting young French-Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin discusses his new disc for EMI Classics with the Rotterdam Philharmonic, a programme of Ravel featuring La Valse, Daphnis et Chloé and Ma mère l'oye.
The Belcea Quartet have made a new recording for EMI Classics of 3 of Schubert’s very last compositions; the 14th and 15th String Quartets and the String Quintet in which they are joined by cellist Valentin Erben. In this podcast, interspersed with music from the recording, they discuss the String Quintet with Tommy Pearson
Following the release of his critically acclaimed recording of Madama Butterfly, Music Director Antonio Pappano returned to the Orchestra and Chorus of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in January 2009 for performances of Verdi’s spectacular Requiem with stellar soloists Anja Harteros, Sonia Ganassi, Rolando Villazón and René Pape.
In this podcast Music Director Antonio Pappano discusses his live recording of the Verdi Requiem for EMI CLASSICS.
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Simon Rattle discussing the recording of the Brahms symphonies with the Berlin Philharmoniker.
EMI Classics presents a podcast including discussions with Kate Royal about her second recording for EMI, out in May. Midsummer Night is an atmospheric recital collection focusing on female characters in 20th century opera and operetta, reflecting their pain and ecstasy in love. The programme ranges from well known turn-of-the-century works by Dvořák (Song to the Moon from Rusalka) and Lehár (Vilja from The Merry Widow) to Midsummer Night, from the English composer William Alwyn's opera Miss Julie. Edward Gardner conducts the English National Opera Orchestra with guest appearances by Thomas Allen, Andrew Staples and the Crouch End Festival Chorus.
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Jon Tolansky presents a two part podcast including discussions with the artists and highlights from the new recording of Madama Butterfly which appears on EMI Classics for the first time in many years in a brand new studio version. The role of Cio-Cio-San is stunningly performed by Angela Gheorghiu, partnered by the exciting young German tenor Jonas Kaufmann. Antonio Pappano conducts the Orchestra e Coro dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in the two-act opera. The recording took place in the Santa Cecilia Hall of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome in July 2008, the year commemorating the 150th anniversary of Puccini’s birth.
Jon Tolansky presents a two part podcast including discussions with the artists and highlights from the new recording of Madama Butterfly which appears on EMI Classics for the first time in many years in a brand new studio version. The role of Cio-Cio-San is stunningly performed by Angela Gheorghiu, partnered by the exciting young German tenor Jonas Kaufmann. Antonio Pappano conducts the Orchestra e Coro dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in the two-act opera. The recording took place in the Santa Cecilia Hall of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome in July 2008, the year commemorating the 150th anniversary of Puccini’s birth.
Leif Ove Andsnes's new album on EMI Classics features performances of some of his favourite contemporary repertoire including world premiere recordings of two 21st century compositions written for him: Bent Sørensen's The Shadows of Silence for solo piano, and the Piano Concerto by Marc-André Dalbavie. In this podcast he discusses the second of these commissions with the composer, Marc-André Dalbavie, and introduces the rest of the repertoire on the disc.
Leif Ove Andsnes's new album on EMI Classics features performances of some of his favourite contemporary repertoire including world premiere recordings of two 21st century compositions written for him: Bent Sørensen's The Shadows of Silence for solo piano, and the Piano Concerto by Marc-André Dalbavie. In this podcast he discusses the second of these commissions with the composer, Marc-André Dalbavie, and introduces the rest of the repertoire on the disc.
Tenor Ian Bostridge and pianist Antonio Pappano talk about their new recording of Schubert's Schwanengesang on EMI Classics.
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Part two of a two-part podcast in which the world's greatest Puccini interpreter Angela Gheorghiu, and colleagues, discuss Puccini's works, characters and music with musical illustrations from Angela Gheorghiu's EMI recordings.
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Part one of a two-part podcast in which the world's greatest Puccini interpreter Angela Gheorghiu, and colleagues, discuss Puccini's works, characters and music with musical illustrations from Angela Gheorghiu's EMI recordings.
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Flautist Emmanuel Pahud and Harpsichordist Trevor Pinnock in conversation with Stephen Johns, Director of Artist and Repertoire EMI Classics discuss the magic of JS Bach and their new recording of the complete Bach Flute Sonatas.
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Sir Simon Rattle in conversation with Shirley Apthorp on Stravinsky's fascinating neoclassical works for orchestra. The album comprises three of the five works by Stravinsky which contain the word ‘symphony’ in their titles, including the Symphony in C which Sir Simon has never before performed and which the BPO return to after 20 years.
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The charming Argentinean pianist Ingrid Fliter talks to her producer John Fraser about the significance of Chopin to her as her debut album on EMI Classics of Chopin masterpieces is released.
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Composer and legendary rock star Jon Lord talks to EMI Classics about his influences, his career and future plans following the release of his new album entitled Boom of the Tingling Strings on EMI Classics.
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In his first podcast for EMI Classics hear composer Karl Jenkins in conversation with Sandy Burnett on his new work for orchestra, choir and soloists "Stabat Mater". In true Jenkins style "Stabat Mater" magically combines Middle Eastern and Western musical elements in a powerful evocation of grief, an emotion which touches all humanity.
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Gramophone Award and Classical Brit Award-winning pianist Leif Ove Andsnes and his compatriots in the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra are regular tour partners and last year went into the studios once more to follow up their global bestselling recording of Mozart’s Concertos 9 & 18, described by The New York Times as one of the Best CDs of 2004. In this fascinating interview Leif Ove talks with his long-standing EMI producer John Fraser about discovering Mozart in his youth through to the making of this most recent album.
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The young American pianist Jonathan Biss talks about his third album for EMI of Beethoven Sonatas, about getting on with his neighbours as a concert pianist and revealing other day-to-day insights into the life of a busy classical soloist..
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Listen to members of the Belcea Quartet discussing their latest release on EMI Classics, the monumental 6-quartet cycle by Bela Bartok, released early 2008.
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On September 16, 2007, the world commemorated the 30th anniversary of the death of Maria Callas. Famed not only for her amazing voice and stage presence but also for her glamorous yet troubled personal life she is still, after all this time, the definition of the diva as artist.
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On September 16, 2007, the world commemorated the 30th anniversary of the death of Maria Callas. Famed not only for her amazing voice and stage presence but also for her glamorous yet troubled personal life she is still, after all this time, the definition of the diva as artist.
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On September 16, 2007, the world commemorated the 30th anniversary of the death of Maria Callas. Famed not only for her amazing voice and stage presence but also for her glamorous yet troubled personal life she is still, after all this time, the definition of the diva as artist.
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Described by Simon Rattle as the composer he'd most like to have dinner with, Hadyn and his symphonies nos. 88-92 are featured here in an entertaining and informative podcast.
Angela Gheorghiu in conversation with Warwick Thompson about her latest album on EMI Classics, Live from La Scala. The international opera star talks candidly about making her debut at the world's most famous opera house with an eclectic recital featuring 18th-century songs, Bel Canto and Verdi, French chanson and of course her favourite Romanian show pieces.
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September 4th 2007 marks the centenary of the death of Edvard Grieg, Norway’s greatest composer, and one of the most popular composers in musical history. Leif Ove Andsnes, in conversation with Jon Tolansky, talks about his new recording of Grieg's late work Ballade in G Minor coupled with his award-winning interpretation of the Piano Concerto and a personal selection of Lyric Pieces.
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Critically-acclaimed as one of the most exciting British operatic talents in recent years, this thrilling young English soprano possesses an elegant voice, aristocratic bearing, and a riveting stage presence, and has already dazzled critics and audiences alike. In conversation with international opera journalist Warwick Thompson.
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Ian Bostridge in conversation with Jon Tolansky about his baroque debut album on EMI Classics. Great Handel features Handel arias in English and Italian recorded together with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Harry Bicket.
Celebrate Edward Elgar's 150th birthday with radio broadcaster Jon Tolansky.
Recorded shortly before his death, broadcaster Jon Tolansky envites us to take a journey exploring the extraordinary life and work of this legendary figure. Understand why Rostropovich, affectionately known as Slava, was recognised as one of the world's greatest cellists.
Swedish soprano Nina Stemme and Royal Opera House music director Antonio Pappano in conversation about their new release on EMI Classics. Nina Stemme releases her first solo album as an exclusive EMI artist of Strauss's Four Last Songs, the final scene from Capriccio and a coupling with a twist...
Maxim Vengerov discusses his new Mozart album with Gramophone Editor in Chief, James Jolly
SIr Simon Rattle discusses his new recording of the mighty Brahms German Requiem
Natasha Marsh discusses her new album, Amour
Simon Trpceski discusses his new Chopin recital disc with Gramophone magazine Editor in Chief, James Jolly
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American pianist Jonathan Biss discusses his new Schumann recital disc
Cellist Natalie Clein discusses her new EMI Classics album "The Romantic Cello" with Classic FM's Barry McCann
A film about Libera, the South London boys' choir and the recording of their new album 'Angel Voices'
Paul McCartney talks about his latest classical album, Ecce Cor Meum (Behold My Heart).
Kiri Te Kanawa and Karl Jenkins discuss their new album - Kiri Sings Karl, songs of mystery and enchantment - with Classic FM's Barry McCann
Soprano veronique Gens discusses her Virgin Classics recordings with Gramophone Editor in Chief, James Jolly
Virtuoso trumpter Alison Balsom discusses her new EMI Classics album "Caprice" with Gramophone Editor in Chief, james Jolly
Sir Simon Rattle discusses his new EMI Classics album "The Planets" with recording producer, Stephen Johns
Virtuoso trumpeter and Classical Brit Award winner Alison Balsom talks about her album "Caprice"
Tenor Ian Bostridge and Antonio Pappano discuss their recording of Wolf Lieder
Listen to Leif Ove Andsnes rehearsing Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2, plus the Brit Award winner talks about the making of his Rachmaninov album with conductor Antonio Pappano
The brilliant Alison Balsom talks about the making of her album 'Bach Works for Trumpet'
Antonio Pappano, Placido Domingo and Nina Stemme discuss their recording of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde.
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