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 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, Pathétique, 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