Podcast #02: ALFRED SCHNITTKE - The Film Music Edition

In their latest episode of the Classical Discoveries podcast, Jens and Joe explore the scintillating music of Charles Koechlin, a fascinating yet overlooked French symphonist who defies easy categoris...

29 Mai 19min

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 Mai 29min

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 Mai 29min

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 Mai 26min

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 Apr 17min

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 Apr 17min

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 Apr 29min

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 Apr 18min