http://www.emiclassics.com/ en-us 2008 A series of podcasts celebrating some of classical music's greatest artists and recordings. EMI Classics A series of podcasts celebrating some of classical music's greatest artists and recordings. A series of podcasts celebrating some of classical music's greatest artists and recordings. EMI Classics Laura.Monks@emimusic.com clean EMI Classics Angela Gheorghiu talks about her new album ‘Homage to Maria Callas’ - a collection of French and Italian operatic masterpieces inspired by the career and recordings of Maria Callas, the greatest diva of the last century. Angela Gheorghiu talks about her new album ‘Homage to Maria Callas’ - a collection of French and Italian operatic masterpieces inspired by the career and recordings of Maria Callas, the greatest diva of the last century. Angela Gheorghiu talks about her new album ‘Homage to Maria Callas’ - a collection of French and Italian operatic masterpieces inspired by the career and recordings of Maria Callas, the greatest diva of the last century. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/gheorghiu_homage_podcast.mp3 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT 25:52 Maria Callas, Angela Gheorghiu, Tribute, Homage, Faust, Covent garden, Royal opera house, Roberto alagna, Titto gobbi, Tosca, La wally, Habanera, Carmen, Diva, Singer, Superstar, Glamour, Audrey hepburn, Onassis, Aristotle, Jaqueline Kennedy, Vogue, Romania, Bucharest, Singing, John F Kennedy, Musical, Aria, Bizet, Puccini, Verdi, Royal Opera House, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra EMI Classics EMI celebrates the art of Sir Thomas Beecham, one of the most gifted musicians England has ever produced. EMI celebrates the art of Sir Thomas Beecham, one of the most gifted musicians England has ever produced. EMI celebrates the art of Sir Thomas Beecham, one of the most gifted musicians England has ever produced. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/emi_masters_podcast.mp3 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:30:00 GMT 13:00 Sir Thomas Beecham, Abbey Road, EMI Masters, Elgar, Cello Concerto, Haydn, Bach, Rossini, Overtures, Tchaikovsky, Symphonies, Verdi, Requiem, Ravel, Debussy, Stravinsky, Rachmaninov, Beethoven, Brahms, English music, Mozart, Schubert, Berlioz, Bizet, Puccini, Royal Opera House, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra EMI Classics EMI Masters celebrates the full glory of the greatest performances from the world’s greatest catalogue of recorded music. Digitally remastered at EMI’s Abbey Road Studios direct from the original master tapes. EMI Masters celebrates the full glory of the greatest performances from the world’s greatest catalogue of recorded music. Digitally remastered at EMI’s Abbey Road Studios direct from the original master tapes. EMI Masters celebrates the full glory of the greatest performances from the world’s greatest catalogue of recorded music. Digitally remastered at EMI’s Abbey Road Studios direct from the original master tapes. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/emi_masters_podcast.mp3 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:30:00 GMT 13:00 Abbey Road, EMI Masters, Elgar, Cello Concerto, Angela Gheorghiu, Jacqueline Du Pré, Barenboim, Bach, Cello Suites, Rossini, Overtures, Tchaikovsky, Symphonies, Pathétique, Verdi, Requiem, Four Sacred Pieces, Solo Sonatas, Partitas, Ravel, Debussy, String Quartets, Stravinsky, Concertino, Double Canon, Rachmaninov, Complete Piano Concertos, Beethoven, Violin Concerto, Brahms, Piano Concertos, Satie, Gymnopedies, Strauss, Four Last Songs EMI Classics Herbert von Karajan was an icon, one of the twentieth century's most fascinating and complex geniuses, dominated the post-war classical music world like a colossus. Find out more about him with our 100 Best Karajan podcast. Herbert von Karajan was an icon, one of the twentieth century's most fascinating and complex geniuses, dominated the post-war classical music world like a colossus. Find out more about him with our 100 Best Karajan podcast. Herbert von Karajan was an icon, one of the twentieth century's most fascinating and complex geniuses, dominated the post-war classical music world like a colossus. Find out more about him with our 100 Best Karajan podcast. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/karajan_icon_podcast.mp3 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:00:00 GMT 16:45 Karajan, Berlin, Salzburg, Salzburg Festival, Berliner Philharmoniker, Wagner, Germany, Furtwangler, Icon, Respighi, Beethoven, Mozart, Opera, Symphony, Orchestra, Philharmonic, Filarmonica de Berlin, Berlino, EMI, Decca, Deutsche grammophon EMI Classics Antonio Pappano launched the season in Rome with complete performances of Rossini's final French opera seria. EMI captures this epic work live on a landmark new recording. Antonio Pappano launched the season in Rome with complete performances of Rossini's final French opera seria. EMI captures this epic work live on a landmark new recording. Antonio Pappano launched the season in Rome with complete performances of Rossini's final French opera seria. EMI captures this epic work live on a landmark new recording. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/pappano_rossini_1.mp3 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMT 25:18 William Tell, BBC Proms, Switzerland, Santa Cecilia, Pappano, Maestro, Guillaume Tell, Guillermo Tell, Guglielmo Tell, EMI, Opera, LIVE, Concert, Rome, Italy, Apple, Gerald Finley, John Osborn, Marie-Nicole Lemieux EMI Classics Ingrid Fliter in her first recording of Beethoven for EMI, interprets three of the composer's much-loved 'named' sonatas, all written around the year 1800 and ushering in musical Romanticism. Ingrid Fliter in her first recording of Beethoven for EMI, interprets three of the composer's much-loved 'named' sonatas, all written around the year 1800 and ushering in musical Romanticism. Ingrid Fliter in her first recording of Beethoven for EMI, interprets three of the composer's much-loved 'named' sonatas, all written around the year 1800 and ushering in musical Romanticism. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/ingridfliter_beethoven_podcast.mp3 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT 15:31 Pollini, Romantic, Argentina, Arturo Benedetti, Yundi Glen, Gould, Lang Lang, Beethoven, Martha Argerich, Chopin, Pathetique, Patetica, Tempest, Appassionata, Appasionata, Apasionata, Piano, Violin, Music, Entertainment, Radio, Classics, Classical EMI Classics The EMI ICON series pays homage to some of the greatest recording artists of the recent past. Find out more about these historical and seminal recordings with this podcast. The EMI ICON series pays homage to some of the greatest recording artists of the recent past. Find out more about these historical and seminal recordings with this podcast. The EMI ICON series pays homage to some of the greatest recording artists of the recent past. Find out more about these historical and seminal recordings with this podcast. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/icon_series_podcast.mp3 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMT 12:15 Icons, Icon, ikon, Dennis Brain, Arturo Benedetti, Michelangeli, Solomon, Giuseppe di Stefano, Mirella Freni, Janet Baker, Andrés Segovia, Sviatoslav Richter, Victoria de los Angeles, Jascha Heifetz, Alfred Cortot, Jussi Bjorling, Franco Corelli, Walter Gieseking, Montserrat Caballé, Artur Schnabel, Fritz Kreisler, Hans Hotter, Lucia Popp, Yehudi Menuhin, Stéphane Grappelli, Nathan Milstein, Richard Tauber, Leopold Stokowski, Arthur Rubinstein, Beniamino Gigli, Kirsten Flagstad, Nicolai Gedda, Samson François, Tito Gobbi, Opera, Piano, Violin, Music, Entertainment, Radio, Classics, Classical, Claudio Arrau, Melos Ensemble, Hermann Prey, Elisabeth Schumann, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf EMI Classics A woman's journey from youth, through love and betrayal. Ed Seckerson talks to Kate Royal about ‘A Lesson in Love' her new album on EMI Classics. A woman's journey from youth, through love and betrayal. Ed Seckerson talks to Kate Royal about ‘A Lesson in Love' her new album on EMI Classics. A woman's journey from youth, through love and betrayal. Ed Seckerson talks to Kate Royal about ‘A Lesson in Love' her new album on EMI Classics. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/royal_lessonsinlove.mp3 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:30:00 GMT 22:01 Kate, Royal, Middleton, Prince, William, family, buckingham, palace, harry, wedding, Malcolm Martineau, opera, vocal, wigmore, wating, Hochzeitlich, Lied, Lieder, Valentines, Day, Waly, Danny boy, Strauss, Folk EMI Classics Sir Simon Rattle discusses his new recording with the Berlin Philharmonic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and its fantasy musical world which contains some of classical music's greatest hits. Sir Simon Rattle discusses his new recording with the Berlin Philharmonic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and its fantasy musical world which contains some of classical music's greatest hits. Sir Simon Rattle discusses his new recording with the Berlin Philharmonic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and its fantasy musical world which contains some of classical music's greatest hits. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/nutcracker_podcast.mp3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:00:00 GMT 13:58 Berlin Philharmonic, Berliner Philharmoniker, Tchaikovsky, Chaikovsky, Nutcracker, Nusscracker, Simon Rattle, Karajan, Giulini, Barenboim, Ballet, Cassenoisette, Casse-noisette, Libera EMI Classics Piano favourites by some of the worlds most inspiring artists including Martha Argerich, Aldo Ciccolini, Ingrid Fliter, Andrei Gavrilov, Stephen Kovacevich, John Ogdon, Garrick Ohlsson, Mikhail Pletnev and Christian Zacharias. Piano favourites by some of the worlds most inspiring artists including Martha Argerich, Aldo Ciccolini, Ingrid Fliter, Andrei Gavrilov, Stephen Kovacevich, John Ogdon, Garrick Ohlsson, Mikhail Pletnev and Christian Zacharias. Piano favourites by some of the worlds most inspiring artists including Martha Argerich, Aldo Ciccolini, Ingrid Fliter, Andrei Gavrilov, Stephen Kovacevich, John Ogdon, Garrick Ohlsson, Mikhail Pletnev and Christian Zacharias. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/essential_piano_podcast.mp3 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:30:00 GMT 06:11 Poland, composer, Frédéric, Chopin, piano, music, Waltz, The Hudsucker Proxy, Minute Waltz, Fantaisie-impromptu, Beethoven, Für Elise, Moonlight Sonata, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Liszt, Brahms, Grieg, Rachmaninov, Debussy, Ravel, Fauré, Satie, Great Gate at Kiev, Pictures at an Exhibition, Mussorgsky, Alexis Weissenberg, Martha Argerich, Aldo Ciccolini, Ingrid Fliter, Andrei Gavrilov, Stephen Kovacevich, John Ogdon, Garrick Ohlsson, Mikhail Pletnev, Christian Zacharias EMI Classics Award-winning conductor Antonio Pappano discusses his latest release on EMI Classics Rossini's Stabat Mater. The recording includes star soloists Anna Netrebko, Joyce DiDonato, Lawrence Brownlee and Ildebrando d'Arcangelo. Award-winning conductor Antonio Pappano discusses his latest release on EMI Classics Rossini's Stabat Mater. The recording includes star soloists Anna Netrebko, Joyce DiDonato, Lawrence Brownlee and Ildebrando d'Arcangelo. Award-winning conductor Antonio Pappano discusses his latest release on EMI Classics Rossini's Stabat Mater. The recording includes star soloists Anna Netrebko, Joyce DiDonato, Lawrence Brownlee and Ildebrando d'Arcangelo. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/stabat_mater_podcast.mp3 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:00:00 GMT 15:31 EMI, VIRGIN, Stabat Mater, Rossini, Verdi, Pergolesi, Domingo, Netrebko, Antonio Pappano, Accademia di Santa Cecilia, orchestra, Anna Netrebko, Joyce DiDonato, Lawrence Brownlee, Ildebrando d'Arcangelo, Virgin Mary, Virgen Maria, Jesus Gesu, Cristo, piedad, Pieta, pope, papa, vatican, vaticano, san pedro, san Pietro, bartoli, angela gheorghiu, Respighi, roma, Jonas Kaufmann EMI Classics Treasures from the world's greatest collection of recorded opera including Maria Callas in her first Tosca, Fidelio conducted by Otto Klemperer, and Der Rosenkavalier, starring Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Explore more about the wonderful world of opera with this new podcast. Treasures from the world's greatest collection of recorded opera including Maria Callas in her first Tosca, Fidelio conducted by Otto Klemperer, and Der Rosenkavalier, starring Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Explore more about the wonderful world of opera with this new podcast. Treasures from the world's greatest collection of recorded opera including Maria Callas in her first Tosca, Fidelio conducted by Otto Klemperer, and Der Rosenkavalier, starring Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Explore more about the wonderful world of opera with this new podcast. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/operaseries_podcast.mp3 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:00:00 GMT 22:51 Opera, Verismo, Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, Italia, Italy, Purcell, Royal Opera house, Covent Garden, Metropolitan, Scala, Rai, BBC, Rigoletto, Adriana, Wagner, Bellini, Norma, Maria Callas, Tosca, Fidelio, Otto Klemperer, Der Rosenkavalier, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Herbert von Karajan, Placido Domingo, Don Carlo, Carlo Maria Giulini, Tristan, Isolde, Nina Stemme, Rene Pape, Antonio Pappano, Dido, Aeneas, Emmanuelle Haim, Susan Graham, Ian Bostridge, David Daniels, Natalie Dessay, Roberto Alagna EMI Classics Xuefei Yang first performed for the composer Rodrigo when she was 14. In this podcast she talks about the challenges of recording such a well known work as his Concierto d'Aranjuez and how she was able to bring something new and very personal to this album. Xuefei Yang first performed for the composer Rodrigo when she was 14. In this podcast she talks about the challenges of recording such a well known work as his Concierto d'Aranjuez and how she was able to bring something new and very personal to this album. Xuefei Yang first performed for the composer Rodrigo when she was 14. In this podcast she talks about the challenges of recording such a well known work as his Concierto d'Aranjuez and how she was able to bring something new and very personal to this album. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/yang_rodrigo_podcast.mp3 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT 12:13 xuefei fei, yang, Orquestra simfonica de barcelona I Nacional de Catalunya, orquestra, barcelona, eiji oue, oue, rodrigo, stephen goss, goss, albeniz, aranjuez, concierto, espana, invocacion, danza EMI Classics "Out of all my concerto recordings, I am tempted to say that I am most proud of this one." Leif Ove Andsnes discusses the thrilling conclusion to his recording of all four Rachmaninov piano concertos. "Out of all my concerto recordings, I am tempted to say that I am most proud of this one." Leif Ove Andsnes discusses the thrilling conclusion to his recording of all four Rachmaninov piano concertos. "Out of all my concerto recordings, I am tempted to say that I am most proud of this one." Leif Ove Andsnes discusses the thrilling conclusion to his recording of all four Rachmaninov piano concertos. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/andsnes_rachmaninov_podcast.mp3 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT 13:43 antonio pappano, santa cecilia, rome, roma, netrebko, didonato, brownlee, d'arcangelo, darcangelo, rossini, stabat mater, choral, choir EMI Classics Venezuelan-born pianist, Gabriela Montero, releases her first recording exclusively devoted to works by Latin American composers. Here she talks about her new joyous, bright album packed with tangos, milongas and swinging dance rhythms. Venezuelan-born pianist, Gabriela Montero, releases her first recording exclusively devoted to works by Latin American composers. Here she talks about her new joyous, bright album packed with tangos, milongas and swinging dance rhythms. Venezuelan-born pianist, Gabriela Montero, releases her first recording exclusively devoted to works by Latin American composers. Here she talks about her new joyous, bright album packed with tangos, milongas and swinging dance rhythms. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/solatino_podcast.mp3 Fri, 5 Nov 2010 17:30:00 BST 15:17 Gabriela Montero, Tangos, milongas, dance, latin, Ginastera, Abbey Road, Latin Live, Caracas, Nazareth, Lecuona, Carreño, Simon Bolivar, Venezuela, Teresita, Joropo, Martha Argerich, Lugano, Obama, Salsa, Pasdoble, Ballroom, Chavez EMI Classics Ian Bostridge in conversation with Berta Joncus about his new EMI Classics album of baroque arias. The recording features works by the masters of the age, including six world premier recordings of arias by Caldara, Conti, Gasparini, Handel, Scarlatti and Vivaldi. Ian Bostridge in conversation with Berta Joncus about his new EMI Classics album of baroque arias. The recording features works by the masters of the age, including six world premier recordings of arias by Caldara, Conti, Gasparini, Handel, Scarlatti and Vivaldi. Ian Bostridge in conversation with Berta Joncus about his new EMI Classics album of baroque arias. The recording features works by the masters of the age, including six world premier recordings of arias by Caldara, Conti, Gasparini, Handel, Scarlatti and Vivaldi. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/threetenors_podcast.mp3 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:30:00 BST 19:25 Handel, Three tenors, Vivaldi, The English Concert, Bernard Labadie, Caldara, Conti, Gasparini, Handel, Scarlatti, Vivaldi, Giulio Cesare, Borosini, John Beard, Francesco Borosini, Annibale Fabri, Baroque, Opera, Orchestral EMI Classics This podcast introduces Classical Legends, a special 4CD set of artist interviews and musical clips revealing unique insights into music and art in the words of thirteen of the most highly lauded performers. This podcast introduces Classical Legends, a special 4CD set of artist interviews and musical clips revealing unique insights into music and art in the words of thirteen of the most highly lauded performers. This podcast introduces Classical Legends, a special 4CD set of artist interviews and musical clips revealing unique insights into music and art in the words of thirteen of the most highly lauded performers. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/classical_legends_podcast.mp3 Wed, 21 April 2010 18:05:00 GMT 11:06 Mirella Freni, Madama Butterfly, Angela Gheorghiu, Antonio Pappano, Grace Bumbry, Jon Vickers, Nicolai Gedda, Giuseppe di Stefano, Roberto Alagna, Sir John Tomlinson, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Ruggero Raimondi, EMI Opera, Home of Opera, Verdi Requiem, Evgeny Kissin, Classical music, Mstislav Rostropovich, Legend, Classical Legends EMI Classics Emmanuel Pahud pairs up with the exciting young Canadian conductor, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, in a programme of virtuoso transcriptions based on operatic themes. In this podcast Pahud discusses his new disc on EMI which includes Variations on Carmen, the Magic Flute, Rigoletto and many more coupled with some of the familiar flute solos from opera. Emmanuel Pahud pairs up with the exciting young Canadian conductor, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, in a programme of virtuoso transcriptions based on operatic themes. In this podcast Pahud discusses his new disc on EMI which includes Variations on Carmen, the Magic Flute, Rigoletto and many more coupled with some of the familiar flute solos from opera. Emmanuel Pahud pairs up with the exciting young Canadian conductor, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, in a programme of virtuoso transcriptions based on operatic themes. In this podcast Pahud discusses his new disc on EMI which includes Variations on Carmen, the Magic Flute, Rigoletto and many more coupled with some of the familiar flute solos from opera. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/pahud_march_podcast.mp3 Mon, 08 March 2010 13:00:00 GMT 20:04 Emmanuel Pahud, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Rotterdam Philharmonic orchestra, EMI Classics, Opera, Fantasy, Carmen, Traviata, Rigoletto, Magic Flute, Zauberflote, Classical music, Crossover, popera EMI Classics The exciting young French-Canadian conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin discusses his new disc for EMI Classics with the Rotterdam Philharmonic, a programme of Ravel featuring La Valse, Daphnis et Chloe and Ma mere l'oye. The exciting young French-Canadian conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin discusses his new disc for EMI Classics with the Rotterdam Philharmonic, a programme of Ravel featuring La Valse, Daphnis et Chloe and Ma mere l'oye. The exciting young French-Canadian conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin discusses his new disc for EMI Classics with the Rotterdam Philharmonic, a programme of Ravel featuring La Valse, Daphnis et Chloe and Ma mere l'oye. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/yannick_ravel.mov Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT 8:46 Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Rotterdam Philharmonic orchestra, EMI Classics, Maurice Ravel, Ma mere l'oye, La Valse, Mother Goose, Daphnis et Chloe, Suite No 2 EMI Classics Simon Rattle discussing the recording of the Brahms symphonies with the Berlin Philharmoniker. Simon Rattle discussing the recording of the Brahms symphonies with the Berlin Philharmoniker. Simon Rattle discussing the recording of the Brahms symphonies with the Berlin Philharmoniker. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/rattle_brahms_podcast.mp4 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 BST 7:21 Simon Rattle, Brahms, symphonies, Berlin, Philharmoniker, Berlin Philharmoniker, EMI Classics, EMI EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/belceaquartet_schubert_podcast.mp3 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:00:00 BST 12:49 Belcea quartet, Belcea, Schubert, String Quartet, EMI Classics, EMI, String quintet, Valentin Erben, Death and the maiden EMI Classics In this podcast Music Director Antonio Pappano discusses his live recording of the Verdi Requiem for EMI CLASSICS. Maestro Pappano conducted the Orchestra and Chorus of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in January 2009 for sold-out and critically-acclaimed performances of Verdi's spectacular Messa da 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. Maestro Pappano conducted the Orchestra and Chorus of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in January 2009 for sold-out and critically-acclaimed performances of Verdi's spectacular Messa da 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. Maestro Pappano conducted the Orchestra and Chorus of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in January 2009 for sold-out and critically-acclaimed performances of Verdi's spectacular Messa da Requiem with stellar soloists Anja Harteros, Sonia Ganassi, Rolando Villazón and René Pape. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/pappanoverdi_podcast.mov Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:05:00 BST 08:36 Antonio Pappano, EMI Classics, Messa di Requiem, Anja Harteros, Sonia Ganassi, Giuseppe Verdi, Rolando Villazon, Rene Pape EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/midsummer_night_podcast.mp3 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:45:00 BST 16:42 Kate Royal, EMI Classics, English National Opera, Edward Gardner, Lehar, Alwyn, Benjamin Britten, Thomas Allen, Midsummer, Rusalka, Dvorak, Korngold, Die Tote Stadt, Bernard Herrmann, Turn of the Screw EMI Classics 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Butterfly_part1_podcast.mp3 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:15:00 BST 34:26 EMI CLASSICS, Angela gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann, Antonio Pappano, Puccini, Opera, Madama Butterfly, Sharpless, Cio Cio San, Un bel di, Santa Cecilia EMI Classics 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Butterfly_part2_podcast.mp3 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:15:00 BST 27:53 EMI CLASSICS, Angela gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann, Antonio Pappano, Puccini, Opera, Madama Butterfly, Sharpless, Cio Cio San, Un bel di, Santa Cecilia EMI Classics Sir Simon Rattle talks about Ravel's L'enfant et les sortileges and Ma mere l'oye in the first fruit of the renewed exclusive recording contract with the Berliner Philharmoniker and EMI Classics. Sir Simon Rattle talks about Ravel's L'enfant et les sortileges and Ma mere l'oye in the first fruit of the renewed exclusive recording contract with the Berliner Philharmoniker and EMI Classics. Sir Simon Rattle talks about Ravel's L'enfant et les sortileges and Ma mère l'oye in the first fruit of the renewed exclusive recording contract with the Berliner Philharmoniker and EMI Classics. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Rattle_ravel_podcast.mp3 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:00:00 BST 19:58 EMI Classics, Berliner Philharmoniker, Sir Simon Rattle, Magdalena Kozena, Ma Mere L'Oye, l'Enfant et les Sortileges, Children EMI Classics 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-Andre Dalbavie. In this podcast he discusses the second of these commissions with the composer, Marc-Andre 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-Andre Dalbavie. In this podcast he discusses the second of these commissions with the composer, Marc-Andre 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-Andre Dalbavie. In this podcast he discusses the second of these commissions with the composer, Marc-Andre Dalbavie, and introduces the rest of the repertoire on the disc. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Andsnes_Shadows_podcast.mp3 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:00:00 BST 21:16 EMI Classics, Leif Ove Andsnes, Piano Concerto, Franz Welser-Moest, Franz Welser-Most, Shadows of Silence, Lutoslawski, Marc-Andre Dalbavie, Kurtag, Games, Bent Sorensen, Lullaby EMI Classics Tenor Ian Bostridge and pianist Antonio Pappano talk about their new recording of Schubert's Schwanengesang on EMI Classics. Tenor Ian Bostridge and pianist Antonio Pappano talk about their new recording of Schubert's Schwanengesang on EMI Classics. Tenor Ian Bostridge and pianist Antonio Pappano talk about their new recording of Schubert's Schwanengesang on EMI Classics. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Schwanengesang_podcast.mp3 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:00:00 BST 20:09 Tenor, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano, Tony Pappano, Franz Schubert, Lieder, Song cycle, Schwanengesang, EMI Classics, Abbey Road, Heinrich Friedrich Ludwig Rellstab, Christian Johann Heinrich Heine, Johann Gabriel Seidl, Geheimniss, An Schwager Kronos, Wiederschein, Liebesbotschaft, KriegersAhnung, Frühlingssehnsucht, Ständchen, Aufenthalt, In der Ferne, Der Atlas, Ihr Bild, Das Fischermadchen, Die Stadt, Am Meer, Der Doppelganger, Die Taubenpost, Abschied EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Gheorghiu-My_Puccini-1.mp3 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 12:00:00 BST 13:59 Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Antonio Pappano, Puccini, La boheme, Madama butterfly, La fancuilla del west, Tosca, Turandot, La rondine, Richard Hazell, Marilyn Horne EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Gheorghiu-My_Puccini-2.mp3 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 12:00:00 BST 10:12 Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Antonio Pappano, Puccini, La boheme, Madama butterfly, La fancuilla del west, Tosca, Turandot, La rondine, Richard Hazell, Marilyn Horne EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Pahud-Bach_Flute_Sonatas.mp3 Tue, 26 August 2008 09:30:00 BST 20:08 Emmanuel, Pahud, Bach, Complete, Flute, Sonata, Sonatas, Trevor, Pinnock, Keyboard, Harpsichord, Berliner Philharmoniker, BPO, Improvisation, Instrument, Instrumentalists, Jonathan Manson EMI Classics Howard Goodall in conversation with Sandy Burnett on Eternal Light : A Requiem, a newly commissioned fresh and unorthodox interpretation of the Requiem Mass by the award-winning British composer and internationally acclaimed broadcaster. Howard Goodall in conversation with Sandy Burnett on Eternal Light : A Requiem, a newly commissioned fresh and unorthodox interpretation of the Requiem Mass by the award-winning British composer and internationally acclaimed broadcaster. Howard Goodall in conversation with Sandy Burnett on Eternal Light : A Requiem, a newly commissioned fresh and unorthodox interpretation of the Requiem Mass by the award-winning British composer and internationally acclaimed broadcaster. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/goodall_eternal_light.mp3 Tue, 20 May 2008 11:35:00 BST 15:41 Howard Goodall, Eternal Light, Requiem, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Stephen Darlington, London Musici, Rambert dance company, Eternal Light Tour 2008, Natasha Marsh, Alfie Boe, Christopher Maltman, Mark Stephenson, 20th anniversary, Mark Baldwin, The Lord is my shepherd, Psalm 23, Vicar of Dibley, Love Divine, Charles Wesley, Hymn, Spared, Wendy Cope, Mary Elizabeth Frye, Belief, Ann Thorpe, Close now thine eyes, Francis Quarles, Lead, kindly light, John Henry Newman, Do not stand at my grave and weep, In Flanders fields, John McCrae, Drop, drop slow tears, Phineas Fletcher EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/RattleStravinskySymphonies.mp3 Tue, 20 May 2008 11:35:00 BST 18:17 Rattle, Simon, Sir, Igor, Stravinsky, BPO, Berlin, Philharmonic, Orchestra, Berliner, Philharmoniker, Rundfunkchor, Radio, Choir, Halse, Symphony, Psalms, C, Three, Movements EMI Classics The charming Argentinian 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. The charming Argentinian 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. The charming Argentinian 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/IngridFliter_Chopin_Podcast.mp3 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:10:00 BST 21:35 Ingrid,Fliter,piano,pianist,Gilmore,Chopin,Sonata,Waltz,Waltzes,Mazurka,Mazurkas,Barcarolle,Impromptu,Ballade EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/JonLord_Podcast.mp3 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:50:00 BST 18:54 Jon,Lord,Nelson,Goerner,Odense,Symfoniorkester,Mann,piano,composer,Boom,Tingling,Strings,Disguises,Deep,Purple,Hammond,Organ EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/KarlJenkins_StabatMater_Podcast.mp3 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:10:00 BST 13:51 Karl,Jenkins,Stabat,Mater,2008,Liverpool,Philharmonic,EMO,Finland,Pasi,Jurgita,Adamonyte,Belinda,Sykes,Welsh,Wales,Gilgamesh,Adiemus,Carol,Barratt,Bryn,Terfel EMI Classics 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 and 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. 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 and 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. 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 and 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/AndsnesMozart_Podcast.mp3 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 12:00:00 BST 19:24 Leif Ove Andsnes, Mozart, piano concerto(s), norwegian chamber orchestra, directing, director, piano EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/JonathanBiss_Podcast.mp3 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 12:00:00 BST 18:38 Jonathan Biss, Beethoven, Piano Sonatas, 32, Pathetique, Pathetique, revolutionary, Pastoral, last sonatas, late sonatas, innovation, Op.90, opus 90, Op.109, opus 109, pianist, american, new york, young artist EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/BelceaQuartet_Podcast.mp3 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:00:00 BST 09:44 Belcea Quartet, Bartok, String Quartets, complete quartets, quartet cycle, Corina Belcea-Fisher, Laura Samuel, Krzysztof Chorzelski, Antoine Lederlin, folk music, Hungarian influence, Romanian influence EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/MariaCallas_PodcastPart3.mp3 Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:50:00 BST 08:43 Maria Callas, Diva, Soprano, Aristotle Onassis, Opera, Norma, Opera Arias, Greek, 30th Anniversary, Divina EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/MariaCallas_PodcastPart2.mp3 Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:50:00 BST 09:42 Maria Callas, Diva, Soprano, Aristotle Onassis, Opera, Norma, Opera Arias, Greek, 30th Anniversary, Divina EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/KateRoyal_Podcast.mp3 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:15:00 BST 18:47 Kate Royal, Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Edward Gardner, Soprano, EMI Classics, Opera Arias, Ecce Cor Meum, English National Opera EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/RattleHaydn_Podcast.mp3 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:15:00 BST 19:40 Sir Simon Rattle, Simon Rattle, Haydn Symphonies, BPO, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Berliner Philharmoniker, EMI Classics, Sinfonia Concertante, Joseph Haydn EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/MariaCallas_PodcastPart1.mp3 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:30:00 BST 14:01 Maria Callas, Diva, Soprano, Aristotle Onassis, Opera, Norma, Opera Arias, Greek, 30th Anniversary, Divina EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/LeifOveAndsnes_Podcast.mp3 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:30:00 BST 24:12 Ballad for Edvard Grieg, Leif Ove Andsnes, EMI Classics, Edvard Grieg, Pianist, Classical Brit Awards, Ballade in G minor, Berlin Philharmonic, Mariss Jansons, Lyric Pieces, Grieg 07, 100th Anniversary EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Bostridge_GreatHandel_Podcast.mp3 Wed, 25 July 2007 16:30:00 BST 15:27 Handel, Ian Bostridge, podcast, tenor, Kate Royal, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket, George Frideric Handel EMI Classics 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. 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. 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. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Gheorghiu_LaScala_podcast.mp3 Thu, 14 June 2007 14:45:00 BST 19:00 La scala, Angela Gheorghui, podcast, soprano, Jeff Cohen, recital, arias, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, Massenet, Gounod, Bizet, Romanian, Romania EMI Classics Ian Bostridge and Antonio Pappano discuss and present excerpts of the new Wolf Lieder recording on EMI Classics. Ian Bostridge and Antonio Pappano discuss and present excerpts of the new Wolf Lieder recording on EMI Classics. Ian Bostridge and Antonio Pappano discuss and present excerpts of the new Wolf Lieder recording on EMI Classics. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Wolf_Podcast_with_Sting.mp3 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:07:00 GMT 25:02 Wolf, Lieder, Songs, Bostridge, Pappano, classical, music, singer, EMI, Classics, interview EMI Classics This podcast from EMI Classics features exclusive artist Sir Simon Rattle in conversation with EMI producer Stephen Johns about the latest release from the world's finest musical partnership: Rattle and the Berliner Philharmoniker. Colin Matthews's Pluto and four astronomical world premieres join Gustav Holst's huge orchestral showpiece The Planets especially for this new recording. This podcast from EMI Classics features exclusive artist Sir Simon Rattle in conversation with EMI producer Stephen Johns about the latest release from the world's finest musical partnership: Rattle and the Berliner Philharmoniker. Colin Matthews's Pluto and four astronomical world premieres join Gustav Holst's huge orchestral showpiece The Planets especially for this new recording. This podcast from EMI Classics features exclusive artist Sir Simon Rattle in conversation with EMI producer Stephen Johns about the latest release from the world's finest musical partnership: Rattle and the Berliner Philharmoniker. Colin Matthews's Pluto and four astronomical world premieres join Gustav Holst's huge orchestral showpiece The Planets especially for this new recording. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Planets_Podcast.mp3 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:50:00 GMT 18:19 Sir Simon Rattle, Gustav Holst, Planets, Asteroids, Pluto, Jupiter, Mars, BPO, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Berliner Philharmoniker, EMI Classics, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Matthias Pintscher, Kaija Saariaho, Brett Dean, Colin Matthews EMI Classics The podcast features an interview with Alison Balsom on the recording of her new album Caprice together with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and Edward Gardner. Alison talks about the repertoire selection, the transcriptions and speaks about winning a Classical Brit Award and her career so far. The podcast features an interview with Alison Balsom on the recording of her new album Caprice together with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and Edward Gardner. Alison talks about the repertoire selection, the transcriptions and speaks about winning a Classical Brit Award and her career so far. The podcast features an interview with Alison Balsom on the recording of her new album Caprice together with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and Edward Gardner. Alison talks about the repertoire selection, the transcriptions and speaks about winning a Classical Brit Award and her career so far. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Balsom_Podcast.mp3 Mon, 9 Oct 2006 17:38:00 GMT 16:34 Alison Balsom, Caprice, EMI Classics, Paganini, podcast, trumpet, Mozart, Piazzolla, Edward Gardner, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Julian Milone, Classical Brit Awards EMI Classics Nigel talks frankly about the recording of his first jazz album for Blue Note. Captured backstage straight after his quartet's set at the Porgy and Bess Club in Vienna. Nigel talks frankly about the recording of his first jazz album for Blue Note. Captured backstage straight after his quartet's set at the Porgy and Bess Club in Vienna. Nigel talks frankly about the recording of his first jazz album for Blue Note. Captured backstage straight after his quartet's set at the Porgy and Bess Club in Vienna. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Kennedy_Bluenote_Podcast.mp3 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:38:00 GMT 09:10 Nigel Kennedy, jazz, classics, classical, blue note, emi, new york, violin, ron carter, jack dejohnette, kenny werner, lucky peterson, joe lovano, piano, duke pearson, lonnie smith. EMI Classics Hear Jonathan Biss in conversation with American music journalist Elliott Forrest on his passion for Schumann, New York, tennis and more. Hear Jonathan Biss in conversation with American music journalist Elliott Forrest on his passion for Schumann, New York, tennis and more. Hear Jonathan Biss in conversation with American music journalist Elliott Forrest on his passion for Schumann, New York, tennis and more. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/biss_schumann_podcast.mp3 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:00:00 GMT 16:53 Schumann, Piano, Recital, Biss, USA, classical, New York, Forrest, tennis, EMI, Classics, interview EMI Classics Hear Sir Simon Rattle's views on Brahms's largest yet most intimate work, its historical context and his recent performance and recording experiences. Hear Sir Simon Rattle's views on Brahms's largest yet most intimate work, its historical context and his recent performance and recording experiences. Hear Sir Simon Rattle's views on Brahms's largest yet most intimate work, its historical context and his recent performance and recording experiences. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/RattleBrahms_Podcast.mp3 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:23:00 GMT 13:12 Sir Simon Rattle, Simon Rattle, Brahms, Johannes Brahms, Ein Deutsches Requiem, German Requiem EMI Classics 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... 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... 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... http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/stemmestrausspodcast.mp3 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:26:00 GMT 13:55 Nina Stemme, Royal Opera House, Antonio Pappano, Strauss, Four Last Songs, Capriccio EMI Classics Join radio broadcaster Jon Tolansky in a journey to explore the life and work of this larger-than-life figure. Understand why Rostropovich, affectionately known as Slava, is recognised at the world's greatest living cellist. Join radio broadcaster Jon Tolansky in a journey to explore the life and work of this larger-than-life figure. Understand why Rostropovich, affectionately known as Slava, is recognised at the world's greatest living cellist. Join radio broadcaster Jon Tolansky in a journey to explore the life and work of this larger-than-life figure. Understand why Rostropovich, affectionately known as Slava, is recognised at the world's greatest living cellist. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/Rostropovich_Podcast.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:30:00 GMT 37:55 Mstislav Rostropovich, Jon Tolansky, Slava, cellist, cello, classical, EMI Classics EMI Classics Celebrate Edward Elgar's 150th birthday with radio broadcaster Jon Tolansky. Celebrate Edward Elgar's 150th birthday with radio broadcaster Jon Tolansky. Celebrate Edward Elgar's 150th birthday with radio broadcaster Jon Tolansky. http://www.emiclassics.com/podcasts/EdwardElgar_podcast.mp3 Thu, 24 May 2007 11:55:00 GMT 41:56 Edward Elgar, Jon Tolansky, composer, British, composers, classical, EMI Classics