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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 18min
Podcast #10: CHRISTIAN SINDING - The German Norwegian Composer
Discover the life and works of Christian Sinding, the Norwegian composer who spent most of his career in Germany. Explore his symphonies, his place in late Romantic music, and why he is so often overs...
3 Apr 18min
Podcast #05: THE PROGRAM DIRECTORS - How to keep Audiences away from Concert Halls
In this episode of Classical Discoveries, we welcome Dr. Christoph Becher — former dramaturg and general director — to unpack the art and challenges of curating a concert season. Dr. Becher outlines t...
27 Mars 30min
Podcast #04: BEETHOVEN vs. MAHLER - The Re-Orchestrations #podcast #capricciorecords
The influence of Gustav Mahler on the performance practice of Beethoven's symphonies is explored in this episode. Mahler's "retouchings," made to adapt Beethoven’s works for the larger orchestras and ...
20 Mars 18min
Podcast #03: CLASSICS behind THE WALL #podcast #classicalmusic
In this episode of Classical Discoveries, we explore the musical landscape of East Germany (GDR) before the fall of the Berlin Wall and examine the high cultural prestige that classical music held the...
13 Mars 44min
Podcast #02: ALFRED SCHNITTKE - The Film Music Edition
Alfred Schnittke’s (1934 – 1998) film music encapsulates almost everything that characterizes the Russian composer’s compositional style. A self-described polystylist, he began writing for film in the...
23 Dec 202518min
