Category: Classical Discoveries

PODCAST: Classical Discoveries – EASTER CLASSICS beyond J. S. Bach 

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Easter marks the high point of the Christian year. It cannot be surprising, then, that some of the greatest compositions in classical music have been written to mark this feast. When today’s concert halls give a nod to Easter, Bach dominates programming. In their latest podcast, Jens and Joe explore some gems beyond Bach, from Read More …

Podcast: Classical Discoveries – FRANZ SCHMIDT: beyond the “Seven Seals”

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Franz Schmidt is not the most neglected composer among the 20th century grand romantics, but the discrepancy between the greatness of his music and his neglect in concert is staggering. Together with conductor Jonathan Bermann, who recently recorded Schmidt’s four symphonies with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Jens & Joe try to zero in Read More …