155. Pitting man against nature: Haydn, Symphony No.51
A subtle extremist, in his Symphony no.51 Haydn throws down some extraordinary challenges to his horn players - can they beat the ‘immutable forces of nature’? Listening time 30 mins (podcast 9′, musi...
30 Jul 20248min
154. Wedded Bliss! A 30th anniversary gift: Stravinsky, Dumbarton Oaks
A cool and funky wedding anniversary present - a 15 minute classic from the most famous composer alive, Stravinsky's Dumbarton Oaks is stylish, sophisticated and hugely enjoyable! Listening time 23 m...
26 Jan 20248min
153. Ecstasy, beauty, and ripping the universe open: Messiaen, Vingt regards sur l’enfant Jésus - with Rolf Hind
Pianist Rolf Hind introduces one of the epics of piano music. A heady mix of virtuoso composing and devout faith, Olivier Messiaen's 20 reflections on the infant Jesus, Vingt regards sur l'infant Jésu...
12 Jan 202437min
152. An injection of flavour and joy: Nohl, Spices
Hot off the press! The wonders of modern tech allow us to enjoy Katharina Nohl's rhapsody for piano and orchestra, Spices, before it's even been performed by live musicians! And Katharina joins us to ...
22 Okt 202315min
151. An unbeaten 50 of flair and panache! Haydn, Symphony No.50
Always entertaining the crowds, Haydn brings up his 50 with typical style (before settling down for 50 more symphonies). Not a famous piece but well worth a listen! Listening time 27 mins (podcast 9',...
30 Sep 20238min
If plankton made music what would it sound like? Norway: Maja S K Ratkje
Maja S K Ratkje joins Cacophony at the Women's World Cup to explore the fun and joy of writing music and choose pieces by her Norwegian colleagues. But there must be something in the Norwegian water, ...
18 Aug 202317min
Music from a global melting pot: Brazil / Gabriella di Laccio
It's Cacophony… at the Women’s Football World Cup! A glorious celebration of music from around the world, all written by women, and chosen specially for Cacophony by leading female musicians. Singer, ...
9 Aug 202326min
