Podcast #13: DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH - The Film Music Scores
In this episode, Jens & Joe dive into the forgotten reels of Dmitri Shostakovich’s film music, from Italian partisans to Austrian invaders — and ask why everyone knows Prokofiev’s Ivan the Terrible, b...
23 Touko 29min
Podcast #12: EASTER CLASSICS beyond J. S. Bach
Easter marks the high point of the Christian year, and some of the greatest works in classical music were written for this feast. While today’s concert programs often revolve around Bach, Jens and Joe...
16 Touko 29min
Podcast #11: FRANZ SCHMIDT - beyond the "Seven Seals"
Franz Schmidt may not be the most neglected composer among the grand romantics of the 20th century, but the gap between the greatness of his music and its absence from concert halls is staggering. Tog...
8 Touko 26min
Podcast #09: NINO ROTA - beyond The Godfather
Explore the life and works of Nino Rota, the Italian composer celebrated for both his iconic film scores and his classical music. Discover his collaborations with legendary directors, his opera The Fl...
24 Huhti 17min
Podcast #08: KARL WEIGL - Viennese Glory and American Obscurity
Discover Karl Weigl, the forgotten Viennese composer who carried Romanticism into the 20th century. Join Jens and Joe on Classical Discoveries as they explore Weigl’s life, legacy, and remarkable outp...
17 Huhti 17min
Podcast #07: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS beyond Bach
Classical Discoveries: A Festive Journey Beyond BachJoin Jens and Joe for a delightful exploration of Christmas music that goes far beyond Bach! Discover hidden gems like Pfitzner’s Christelflein, Rhe...
10 Huhti 29min
Podcast #06: MIKLÓS RÓZSA – beyond Ben Hur #classicaldiscoveries #podcast
In this episode, we explore the fascinating life and work of composer Miklós Rózsa, focusing on his “double life” balancing film scoring and concert hall composition. Initially resistant to working in...
3 Huhti 18min
