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Podchestra, 05.08.08
Download Podchestra, 05.08.08In this episode of Podchestra...
- Maestro Christoph Eschenbach discusses his tenure as music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
- Co-Principal Harpist Margarita Montanaro, Associate Principal Percussionist Anthony Orlando, and Violinist Jerry Wigler remember the Orchestra's previous tours to Asia. The Orchestra's 35th anniversary tour of Asia takes place in May and June.
- Associate Conductor Rossen Milanov talks about the Orchestra's series of "Best of..." concerts that he will conduct June 24-26. These concerts feature the music of Czech, Eastern European, Russian, and American composers.
Duration: 16:48
Podchestra, 04.10.08
Download Podchestra, 04.10.08In this episode of Podchestra...
- Philadelphia Singers Chorale Music Director David Hayes talks about Bernstein's "Kaddish" Symphony, which the Orchestra will perform April 18 and 20.
- David Hayes also discusses Mahler's monumental Symphony No. 8, which the Orchestra will perform April 30 - May 3.
- Philadelphia Orchestra Bass Clarinet Paul Demers discusses his experiences giving master classes and being a part of master classes as a student.
- Philadelphia Orchestra Associate Conductor and Artistic Director of the Orchestra at the Mann Center Rossen Milanov talks about the Orchestra's summer season at the Mann Center.
- Several Philadelphians share their thoughts on summer performances at the Mann Center.
Find out more information about the Orchestra's upcoming performances of Bernstein's Symphony No. 3 ("Kaddish").
Find out more information about the Orchestra's upcoming performances of Mahler's Symphony No. 8 ("Symphony of a Thousand").
Find out more information about Paul Demers's upcoming Master Class.
Duration: 16:02
Podchestra, 03.13.08
Download Podchestra, 03.13.08In this episode of Podchestra...
- Incoming Chief Conductor and Artistic Adviser Charles Dutoit discusses some of the highlights of the 2008-09 season.
- Vice-President of Marketing and Public Relations J. Edward Cambron talks about the Orchestra's new Concert Collections.
- Leonard Slatkin discusses Alberto Ginastera's Popol vuh: The Creation of the Mayan World, which he'll be conducting March 27-29.
- Maestro Slatkin also discusses Musorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, which he'll conduct in an Access Concert on March 26. The piece will also be performed March 27-29.
- UBS representative Peter Dillon talks about the Virtual Maestro, which gives audience members the chance to conduct a computer-generated orchestra. The Virtual Maestro is currently installed in the Kimmel Center's Commonwealth Plaza.
- Minnesota Orchestra Assistant Conductor Sarah Hatsuko Hicks discusses her experience with the Virtual Maestro.
Find out more about the Orchestra's 2008-09 season and its Concert Collections.
Find out more information about the Orchestra's upcoming performances of Ginastera's Popol vuh: The Creation of the Mayan World and Musorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.
Find out more information about the Orchestra's next Access Concert, featuring Musorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.
Duration: 17:27
Podchestra, 02.14.08
Download Podchestra, 02.14.08In this episode of Podchestra...
- Find out how the Orchestra is using Internet2 technology to produce concerts that are sent to audiences around the world. President and CEO James Undercofler, consulting producer Dominic Best, and on-air host Margie Smith share their thoughts on the Orchestra's Global Concert Series.
- Interim Vice President of Artistic Planning Bret Dorhout talks about Leos Janacek's Sinfonietta, which the Orchestra will perform February 15-19.
- Principal Horn Jennifer Montone discusses Janacek's Sinfonietta and Strauss's An Alpine Symphony, which the Orchestra will perform February 21-23.
- Subscriber Appreciation Month is featured with long-time subscribers Bert and Adele Kornfeld sharing their thoughts and memories of the countless performances they have attended over the years.
Find out more information about the Orchestra's upcoming performances of Janacek's Sinfonietta.
Find out more information about the Orchestra's upcoming performances of Strauss's An Alpine Symphony.
Visit the Subscriber Appreciation Month SUBSCRIBERS ONLY website.
Duration: 20:41
Podchestra, 1.11.08
Download Podchestra, 1.11.08In this episode of Podchestra...
- Philadelphia Orchestra Associate Conductor Rossen Milanov, who conducts the final week of the Orchestra's Bernstein Festival in late January, discusses Leonard Bernstein's legacy and his continued influence on today's conductors.
- Orchestra Principal Trumpet David Bilger and First Associate Concertmaster Juliette Kang talk about what they are looking forward to in 2008.
- Music critic Barrymore Scherer discusses Carl Nielsen's Symphony No. 2, which the Orchestra will be performing February 7-9.
Find out more information about the Orchestra's upcoming Bernstein Festival.
Find out more information about Rossen Milanov's upcoming performances with The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Find out more information about the Orchestra's performances of Nielsen's Symphony No. 2.
Duration: 12:58
Podchestra, 12.13.07
Download Podchestra, 12.13.07In this episode of Podchestra...
- The Orchestra's upcoming Bernstein Festival is previewed.
- Music critic Barrymore Scherer talks about Leonard Bernstein's music.
- Music Director Christoph Eschenbach talks about the works being performed on the Festival and some of his personal memories of Leonard Bernstein.
- Composer Jennifer Higdon discusses two new works that she has created for the Bernstein Festival.
- Orchestra cellist Richard Harlow talks about what it was like to perform under Leonard Bernstein's baton.
- Jamie Bernstein reflects on her father's legacy.
Click here for Orchestra violinist Davyd Booth's extended interview.
Click here for Orchestra cellist Rich Harlow's extended interview.
Duration: 17:11
Podchestra, 11.08.07
Download Podchestra, 11.08.07In this episode of Podchestra...
- Conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya discusses a "forgotten work," Night of the Mayas, which will be performed by the Orchestra in late November.
- Angela Zator Nelson, the Orchestra's associate principal timpanist, talks about some of the many percussion instruments used in Night of the Mayas.
- We hear from violinist Jennifer Koh, who makes her debut with the Orchestra in the world premiere of Singing Rooms by composer Jennifer Higdon during the Orchestra's Bernstein Festival.
Find out more information about Miguel Harth-Bedoya's upcoming performances of Night of the Mayas with The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Find out more about Jennifer Koh's performance of Jennifer Higdon's Singing Rooms and the Orchestra's Bernstein Festival.
Duration: 12:57
Podchestra, 10.11.07
Download Podchestra, 10.11.07In this episode of Podchestra...
- Thomas Cabaniss, The Philadelphia Orchestra's Music Animateur, talks with Music Director Christoph Eschenbach about some of the monumental works of the Orchestra's 07-08 season.
- We hear from conductor Nicholas McGegan about the music of Haydn and Mozart, and his upcoming performances with the Orchestra.
- Orchestra violinist Davyd Booth sits down with Thomas Cabaniss to share his thoughts on Brahm's Second Piano Concerto.
- We find out more about the upcoming Bernstein Festival.
Find out more information about Nicholas McGegan's upcoming performances with The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Find out more information about the Access Concert featuring Haydn's Symphony No. 100 ("Military").
Learn more about the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 and Sibelius Symphony No. 3 concerts.
More information on Mahler's monumental Symphony No. 8.
Duration: 13:34
Podchestra, Episode IV
Download Podchestra, Episode IVIn the fourth episode of Podchestra ...
- Music Director Christoph Eschenbach
- Ricardo Morales (principal clarinet), Daniel Matsukawa (principal bassoon), Bob Cafaro (cello), and Adam Unsworth (horn)
- Bill Leonard, a fan who has followed the Orchestra on tours around the world
Live in Philadelphia:
> Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique: April 27-29 and May 1, 2007
> Brahms's Symphony No. 1 and Schubert songs: May 10-12, 2007
On recording:
> Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5
> Brahms's Symphony No. 1
> Podchestra notes: more information on the artists and music featured in this episode
> Tell us what you think! Take a quick survey.Duration: 11:26
Podchestra, Episode III
Download Podchestra, Episode IIIIn the third episode of Podchestra ...
- Philadelphia Orchestra Music Animateur Thomas Cabaniss introduces listeners to Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, the final piece on the season's Access Concert series
- Orchestra English horn Elizabeth Starr-Masoudnia discusses performing a duet with an off-stage partner.
- Philadelphia Orchestra cello Gloria de Pasquale talks about reaching new audiences through the Orchestra's Access series.
- Carolyn Macuga from the Philadelphia Museum of Art describes images she chose to be shown during the Access Concert
> Access Concert: April 26, 2007
> Subscription concerts: April 27-29 and May 1, 2007
> Podchestra notes: more information on the artists and music featured in this episode
> Tell us what you think! Take a quick survey.Duration: 18:13
Podchestra, Episode II
Download Podchestra, Episode IIIn the second episode of Podchestra ...
- Philadelphia Orchestra Cellist John Koen talks us through the program featuring works by Messiaen, Bruch, and Adams (April 19-21), as well as a special postlude recital
- Music Director Christoph Eschenbach shares the special gifts young artists bring to their music
- Orchestra musicians talk about how they're passing on their musical gifts to new generations of young artists
> Podchestra notes: more information on the artists and music featured in this episode
> Tell us what you think! Take a quick survey.Duration: 8:48
Podchestra, Episode I
Download Podchestra, Episode IIn the debut episode of Podchestra ...
- We look ahead to the Orchestra debut of pianist Piotr Anderszewski.
- Orchestra violinist Paul Arnold shares his special attachment to the music of Karol Szymanowski.
- We hear from a Kimmel Center usher on the atmosphere in Verizon Hall for a debut concert.
- We find out about the orchestra's annual contest for young musicians - the Greenfield Competition - and hear from a father and daughter who have both won.
- Orchestra members tell us their memories of their first time on stage with The Philadelphia Orchestra.
> Podchestra notes: more information on the artists and music featured in this episode
> Tell us what you think! Take a quick survey.
Duration: 12:31
Podchestra Preview
Download Podchestra PreviewListen to a preview of The Philadelphia Orchestra's first-ever podcast!
The Orchestra's first-ever podcast will feature:
- interviews with young artists who perform with the Orchestra in April, the "Month of Rising Stars"
- stories about memorable Orchestra debuts
- a look into the lives of the Orchestra's musicians
- and more!
Duration: 1:07
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