The Classical Music Pod

Sam chats to composer Eric Whitacre about their experience recording The Sacred Veil together with VOCES8. The 12-movement work is a collaboration between Whitacre and poet-lyricist Charles Anthony Silvestri, and comprises texts by Silvestri, Whitacre and Silvestri's late wife Julie. Its intimate score ‘tells a story of courtship, love, loss and the search for solace'.Find out more about the piece here: https://ericwhitacre.com/music-catalog/the-sacred-veil …Featured Clips:Mov. 1: The Veil OpensMov. 11: You Rise, I FallMov. 4: Magnetic PoetryMov. 12: Child of Wonder… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Today's episode is all about geography. Tim talks international competition politics and how Rachmaninov's disputed legacy ties into the debate. Meanwhile Sam forges a musical map of Middle Earth in a Lord of the Rings analytical pilgrimage. All topped off with a very literal fluffy-dog story. Live long and prosper. Check out Russia Beyond's dubious Rachmaninov listicle: https://www.rbth.com/arts/334377-sergei-rachmaninoff-russian-composer …Music ReferencedBeethoven's Piano Sonata No. 17, ‘The Tempest''Meet the Flintstones' by Hoyt CurtinThe Open University theme tuneVarious themes from Howard Shore's soundtrack to The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Bear McCreary's soundtrack to The Rings of Power… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Tim travels to the home of Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir for a classical chat. They discuss Icelandic's musical pedigree, her upcoming role as Featured Artist at the Aldeburgh Festival, her cameo in Todd Field's Tár and the importance (or unimportance) of a work's conceptual inspiration in the ears of the listener.…Featured Clips:ARCHORA, performed by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra under Eva OllikainenAIŌN, performed by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra under Eva OllikainenRó, performed by CAPUT Ensemble under by Guðni FranzsonLinks:Anna's website: https://www.annathorvalds.com/ Some info on her upcoming residency: https://www.annathorvalds.com/blog/2022/12/20/featured-artist-at-the-2023-aldeburgh-festival Andrew Mellor on Iceland as a classical music powerhouse: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/apr/05/iceland-classical-music-symphony-orchestra-uk-tour … Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

In today's episode Sam and Tim discuss recent concert hall dramas as unionised musicians seize the means of sound production. Meanwhile Sam peers into the gilded musical cages of Jane Austin's Sense and Sensibility in the next instalment of his film music series.…Music Referenced‘Mars' from Holst's The Planets‘Gallop' interlude from Shostakovich's opera The Nose‘My Father's Favourite' from Patrick Doyle's score to Sense and Sensibility… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Tim speaks to the US singer, composer and producer Caroline Shaw. They cover her various composer hats, the upcoming performance of her Four Portraits at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and their shared appreciation for Abba and Fiona Apple.…Links:Caroline's website: https://carolineshaw.com Some info on Four Portraits: https://www.lyricopera.org/lyric-lately/notes-on-four-portraits/ … Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

In our latest instalment: *POW* Sam investigates Batman's secret musical identity *WHAM* Tim holds the Anglican Church to account in a hard-hitting exposé (not) *ZOINKS* We discuss Ukrainian composer Galina Grigorjeva's new disc of choral music *ZAP* And yes, another excuse to talk about Star Trek.…Music Referenced‘The Ritual/Ancient Battle /2nd Kroykah' by Gerald Fried‘Batman Theme' by Neal HeftiDanny Elfman's Batman themeShirley Walker's theme to Batman: The Animated SeriesMain theme from Batman Forever by Elliot GoldenthalHans Zimmer's score to The Dark Knight‘Journey to the Line' from Hans Zimmer's score to The Thin Red Line‘Gollum's Theme' from Howard Shore's score to The Lord of the RingsGalina Grigorjeva: Agnus Dei; Prayer; Diptych; In Paradisum; God is the Lord; and Nox vitae, performed by the Estonian National Male Choir under Mikk Üleoja… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Sam speaks to soprano Ella Taylor about their upcoming roles in Philip Glass's Akhnaten at ENO and Verdi's Don Carlo at the Royal Opera. The conversation turns to Ella's trepidation at embarking on a new production with a new set of co-workers, what it means to be a trans singer playing trouser roles – and ancient Egyptian trivia.…Links:Trans Voices video: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/video/2022/mar/10/the-uks-first-professional-trans-choir-its-a-joyful-act-of-resistance Akhnaten at ENO: https://www.eno.org/whats-on/akhnaten/ Don Carlo at ROH: https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/don-carlo-by-nicholas-hytner-details Shadwell's Powder Down: https://shadwell.bandcamp.com/album/powder-down … Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Returning to your ears for the first time this year, the boys bring with them a film-music special. Sam unwraps Carter Burwell's magnificent score to The Banshees of Inisherin while Tim quizzes Sam on Oscar nominations, German model trains and a certain topless dictator. …Music ReferencedJohn Williams's soundtracks to Jaws, ET, Schindler's List, Superman and Star WarsRichard Strauss's Death and TransfigurationCarter Burwell's score toThe Banshees of Inisherin: ‘The Mystery of Inisherin', ‘Walking Home Alone'Bulgarian Women's Choir: Polegnala E ToudoraJohn McCormack: ‘Siciliana / Cavalleria'… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Tim speaks to wunder cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason about sibling dynamics, touring in the States and his new album Song. But before all that, Sam gets stuck in a Groundhog Day-inspired time loop while trying to analyse one of the pieces from Sheku's album: the 12 Variations on 'Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen‘ by Ludwig van Beethoven.You can find links to Sheku's album Song here: https://sheku.lnk.to/SongSo …Music ReferencedBeethoven‘s 12 Variations on 'Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen'‘Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen' from Mozart's The Magic FluteABBA: ‘Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)'Beethoven‘s Vestas Feuer‘Notte e giorno faticar' from Mozart's Don GiovanniBeethoven's Diabelli Variations in C Major, Op. 120: Variation 22Alien Ant Farm: ‘Smooth Criminal'… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Sam is back in the interview seat chatting to conductor, producer and arranger Jules Buckley about his upcoming Aretha Franklin Prom with singer-songwriter Sheléa. They talk about he art of arranging, the unquestionable genius of Franklin and Buckley's relationship with the Proms.…Aretha Prom StuffEvent Page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/eqrcd4 Watch it on BBC Four/iPlayer (from 27 August): https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001bdx5 Listen on Radio 3/Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001b5km … Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Sam chats to one of his mega heroes, the composer and broadcaster Howard Goodall. Together they discuss awards ceremonies, Howard's pandemic piece Never to Forget, the mixed field of composition and, of course, working with Rowan Atkinson.…Howard StuffWebsite: http://www.howardgoodall.co.uk/ Scores: https://www.fabermusic.com/shop/list?_contributor=Howard%20Goodall&order=sales_desc … Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

A short time ago in a South London bedroom not so far away … CLASSICAL POD. Sam finds new ways of listening, via the early work of John (Coolidge) Adams. He analyses the US composer's 1973 work for chamber ensemble and tape Christian Zeal and Activity. Meanwhile, Tim quizzes Sam on City of Culture 2025 Bradford, not before a quick pit stop at Iceland's world-famous Phallological Museum. …Music referenced:Star Wars: Main Theme by John WilliamsVince Vance & The Valiants: ‘All I Want for Christmas is You'The ‘Lacrimosa' from Mozart's Requiem‘Make Our Garden Grow' from Bernstein's CandideStar Wars: Luke and Leia Theme‘March' from Prokofiev's The Love for Three OrangesStar Wars: Parade of the Ewoks‘The Sacrifice from' Stravinsky's The Rite of SpringStar Wars: The Dune Sea of TatooineJohn Adam's Christian Zeal and Activity, performed by Edo de Waart and the San Francisco SymphonyGavin Bryers's Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet‘Onward Christian Soldiers'The Main Theme from Hustle… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Sam chats to Professor and International Chair of Music Education at the Royal Northern College of Music Nate Holder about decolonising the music curriculum – what it means, and what it practically involves – as well as questioning what the goals of music education should be.…Nate StuffWebsite: https://www.nateholdermusic.com/ The Why Music Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-why-music-podcast Books (order here): Where Are All The Black Female Composers? Where Are All The Instruments? Why Is My Piano Black And White? I Wish I Didn't Quit: Music Lessons… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Sam and Tim emerge from their winter hibernation for a special episode celebrating the musical culture of Ukraine. Six Ukrainian composers and performers share their favourite Ukrainian-composed music, while Sam takes a sideways look at Valentin Silvestrov's delicate piece for synthesiser, piano and strings The Messenger.Big thanks to Antonii Baryshevsky, Anna Fedorova, Pavel Gintov, Victoria Loukianetz, Ivan Nebesnyy and Ludmilla Yurina.…Donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine AppealVia Presto Music, buy one of 14 albums featuring a wide range of Ukrainian repertoire, or a selection of printed music by Ukrainian composers.…Music referenced:Okean Elzy's ‘We Won't Give Up the Fight'Valentin Silvestrov's Esquisses de crimée, Op. 8 – 1. ‘The Rocks of Uch-Kosh', performed by Pavel Gintov‘Song about the Cossack Holota', performed by Dmytro HubiakMykola Lysenko's Byut' porohy (‘Dniper's Rapids Are Roaring'), performed by the Orchestra of the National Broadcasting Company of Ukraine under Volodymyr SirenkoThe ‘Emigration Elegy' by Stefania Turkewich, performed by Pavlo Hunka and Albert KrywoltBeethoven's Variations on Folk Songs, Op. 107 – 7. ‘Schöne Minka', performed by Leonidas Kavakos and Enrico PaceBoris Lyatoshynsky's Symphony No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 50, performed by the Ukrainian State Symphony Orchestra under Theodore KucharDmitry Bortniansky's The Cherubic Hymn, performed by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir under Paul HillierThe overture to Wagner's Der fliegende HolländerValentin Silvestrov's Kitsch Music – 1., performed by Vladimir Feltsman‘Summertime' from Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, performed by Golda Schultz and the Metropolitan Opera‘Ot hodit' son kolo vikon', performed by Kvitka CisykMykola Leontovych's ‘Shchedryk'Peter J. Wilhousky's ‘Carol of the Bells', performed by the Mormon Tabernacle ChoirIvan Nebesnyy's How Many Letters to You, performed by Svitlana Hleba and the Lviv Virtuosos Academic Chamber Orchestra under Serhiy BurkoValentin Silvestrov's The Messenger, performed by Iryna Starodub and the Kiev Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra under Dmitry YablonskyValentin Silvestrov's ‘La belle Dame sans Merci', performed by Alexei Lubimov and Alexei MartinovThe Odessa Opera Chorus performing the National Anthem of Ukraine by Mykhailo VerbytskyVictoria Loukianetz performing ‘Ridna Maty Moya'… Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

This Christmas, to celebrate 50 years since Jesus Christ Superstar first opened on Broadway, we've dedicated an entire episode to unwrapping its magic. What is it about the rock opera that makes it, as one Times critic wrote, ‘the one masterpiece of Lloyd Webber's career'? Why, after five decades, does it still give pause for theological thought? And how can one piece of music connect such disparate-seeming artists as Dmitri Shostakovich, Googoosh, Lin Mannuel Maranda, and Kanye West? Featuring interviews with Sirs Tim Rice and Karl Jenkins, Alain Boublil, Peaches and Nico Muhly, this is … The Jesus Christ Superspecial.… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

NuqneH! In this week's episode Sam has a good old podcast chat with the founding members of Manchester Collective, Rakhi Singh and Adam Szabo. They discuss unusual programming and widely sourced inspirations – as well as the range of skills a modern musician needs. Qapla'!…Music referenced:Manchester Collective performing Bryce Dessner's AheymManchester Collective, Abel Selaocoe & Chesaba performing Ka BohalengThe Bulgarian State Radio & Television Female Vocal Choir performing Kaval Sviri under Katya BarulovaManchester Collective & Mahan Esfahani performing Górecki's Harpsichord Concerto… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Against all the odds, the boys were invited backstage to the Ivors Composer Awards. Tune in to hear them try almost too hard to brand themselves the Ant and Dec of the classical music world. Also – the late, great Victoria Wood in this week's analysis of Franz Schmidt's Fourth Symphony, not before some flagrant Handelian recycling.…Music referenced:'Pizzicato' from Delibes's SylviaSometimes Voices by Alex Paxton, performed by HYPER DUOCATAMORPHOSIS by Anna Thorvaldsdottir, performed by the Berlin Philharmonic under Kirill PetrenkoCaroline Kraabel's London 26 and 28 March 2020: Imitation: InversionRiver (O Nodi Re) performed by Zoe & Idris RahmanMartin Iddon's Lampades, performed by Jack Adler-MckeanSarabande from Act 3 of Handel's Almira‘Lascia la spina, cogli la rosa' from Handel's The Triumph of Time and Delusion‘Lascia ch'io pianga' from Act 2 of Handel's RinaldoFranz Schmidt's Symphony No. 4 performed by the Frankfurt Radio Symphony under Paavo Järvi… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

It's the 50th episode of the Classical Music Pod! We struck gold with today's guest, composer and bandleader Cassie Kinoshi, who previews her upcoming Aurora Orchestra commission, Three Suns Suite, and discusses how labels and preconceptions can be limiting for musicians. …Music referenced:Seed performing ‘Interplanetary Migration', written by Cassie KinoshiSeed performing Cassie Kinoshi's ‘Afronaut' from the Mercury Award nominated album DriftglassIf She Could Dance Naked Under Palm Trees by Cassie Kinoshi, performed by the LSO… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

There's a French flavour to this week‘s episode as we take the next step in our series of neglected pieces, unwrapping Louise Farrenc's Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano (with a little help from Adele). We also pay tribute to the composer of the Channel 4 News theme, Alan Hawkshaw, and receive police guidance on where not to practise your flute.…Music referenced:Abba's ‘Ode to Freedom'‘The Wizard and I' from Stephen Schwartz‘s WickedAlan Hawkshaw‘s Channel 4 News themeMov. 1 of Louise Farrenc's Trio for Piano and Flute in E minor, performed by Gian Luca Petrucci, János Devich, Jenő JandóMain theme from James Horner's soundtrack to The Wrath of KhanAdele's ‘Hometown Glory'Alan Hawkshaw‘s Countdown theme… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Sam chats to an innuendo-filled Nicky Spence about Jenůfa at the Royal Opera, the ‘vortex of need' and his rustic roots …Catch the Royal Opera's production of Jenůfa here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFvD7suXk1I&t=969s Here's our episode on Janáček's Sinfonietta: https://timmyfisher.co.uk/the-classical-music-pod/2020/11/20/mahan-esfahani-janek-and-j-lo …Music referenced:‘Tim and Sam's Podcast', written and performed by Harry SeverNicky Spence in Janáček's Jenůfa at the Royal Opera House… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

The boys profile the new Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries, lay bare one of classical music's most flagrant pick pockets and polish up a rough diamond by Italian Baroque composer Antonio Caldara. … Music referenced: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever Haydn's Symphony No. 104, Mov. 1 Schumann's Symphony No. 2 in C major The Trio Sonata from Bach's A Musical Offering Beethoven's ‘Nimm sie hin denn, diese Lieder' from An die ferne GeliebteAntonio Caldara's Stabat Mater, performed by The Sixteen Pergolesi's Stabat Mater… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod… Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Sam and Tim return from their summer break with a new season of classical shenanigans. Kicking things off is an interview with organist, conductor, broadcaster and all-round musical superstar Anna Lapwood. She discusses her latest release for solo organ, Images, recorded at Ely Cathedral, as well as the role of secular music in church services and the mixing of boy and girl choristers.…Music referenced:Images by Owain Park, performed by Anna Lapwood‘Sunday Morning' and ‘Dawn' from Benjamin Britten's Four Sea Interludes, arranged and performed by Anna LapwoodThe Andante from Debussy's String Quartet, arranged and performed by Anna LapwoodOlivier Messiaen's Vocalise-Interlude, arranged and performed by Anna Lapwood‘And with His stripes we are healed' from Handel's Messiah Part II‘Kyrie' from Mozart's RequiemAn Occasional Trumpet Voluntary by Patrick Gowers, performed by Anna Lapwood…Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod …Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

In today's episode: Mendelssohn's concert overture ‘The Hebrides' goes under the microscope, Tim unwraps the musical history of the Olympic Games and Sam chats to Andrew Moore, Head of Music at the Edinburgh International Festival.Listen along with the score of the ‘Hebrides' overture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJt8nW2sURE …Music referenced;'Colourful', produced by Ryosuke Imai, UTA, Sunny Boy and Jun'Mentre dormi' from Vivaldi's L'Olimpiade, performed by Christopher Lowrey and Voices of Music'Olympische Hymne' (‘Olympic Hymn') by Richard StraussDmitri Shostakovich's Festive Overture in A Major, performed by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra under Yuri TemirkanovGeorge Gershwin's Rhapsody in BlueMendelssohn's ‘The Hebrides' performed by Wilhelm Furtwangler and the Berlin PhilharmonicOrnette Coleman's ‘Lonely Woman'…Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Tim chats to composer Laura Bowler about her latest piece, Houses Slide, while Sam re-writes the libretto for Purcell's Dido and Aeneas.…Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

This week Tim quizzes the people's percussionist, Joby Burgess, on flam rudiments, Sam presents a medium-sized Fleabag slam – and they don't quite hear the first piece of classical music sold on the blockchain.The ‘Tosca' scene from Quantum of Solace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFx7hEt940c Listen to Joby Burgess's second Pioneers of Percussion EP here: https://www.highresaudio.com/en/album/view/yzctv3/joby-burgess-pioneers-of-percussion-vol-2 …Music referenced:The Lichtenstein national anthem, ‘Oben am jungen Rhein'Bob Dylan's ‘Like a Rolling Stone''Wellerman (Sea Shanty / 220 KID x Billen Ted Remix)' by Nathan EvansBetty's Notebook by Nicholas ReevesPenderecki's ‘Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima', performed by the Polish National Radio Symphony OrchestraTchaikovsky's ‘Waltz of the Flowers' from The Nutcracker'One Day I'll Fly Away' by Joe Sample and Will JenningsEric Whitacre's Sleep, performed by the Joby Burgess Virtual Marimba ChoirFeldman's King of Denmark, performed by Joby BurgessXenakis's Psappha, performed by Joby BurgessNicole Lizée's The Filthy Fifteen, performed by Joby BurgessRebecca Dale's Can't Sleep, performed by Joby Burgess…Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Guitar guru Miloš invents a new game with Sam as they chat about his latest album, The Moon & the Forest. Meanwhile BBC Young Musician inspires some analysis of Ruth Gipps's underperformed Horn Concerto. PLUS all the usual shenanigans, jingles and Star Trek references. Fascinating. …Listen to Miloš's latest album, The Moon & the Forest: https://milos.lnk.to/ListenNowWE Watch Annemarie Federle perform the Horn Concerto by Ruth Gipps at the BBC Young Musician 2020 Grand Final: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09h7qxn The Bogota Philharmonic Orchestra perform Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man in the city centre: https://www.facebook.com/filarmonibogota/videos/291096602634329/ …Music referenced:‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry SeverFanfare for the Common Man by Aaron Copland‘Oh Gloria Inmarcesible!' (Oh Unfading Glory!), performed by ShakiraThe Sarabande from Bach's 4th cello suite, performed by Yo-Yo MaRuth Gipps's Horn Concerto, performed by David Pyatt and the LPO and under Nicholas BraithwaiteJoby Talbot's Ink Dark Moon, performed by Miloš and the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Ben GernonHoward Shore's The Forest, performed by Miloš and the National Arts Centre Orchestra under Alexander Shelley…Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Mother of God! The boys are back from their Easter break, unboxing all things film music with Oscar winner and reluctant Top of the Pops performer Anne Dudley. PLUS, they interrogate mid-20th-century British composer Geoffrey Bush on the 101st anniversary of his birth. …Sound and Music's Fair Access Principles: https://soundandmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020_SoundandMusic_FairAccessPrinciples_Graphic_280220_final.pdf Anne Dudley accepts her Oscar : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdJXznkTkvA Mark Simpson's brand-new Violin Concerto: https://www.marquee.tv/videos/lso-benedettitchaikovskysimpson …Music Referenced: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever 'Lento ma non troppo' from Bush's Divertimento, performed by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia under David-Lloyd Jones‘The Aquarium' from Saint-Saens's The Carnival of the AnimalsAlan Menken's ‘Magic Rose' theme from Beauty and the Beast

In their latest set of shenanigans, the boys bend time with Johannes Brahms and talk to one of the world's leading clarinettists – and No. 1 Jamiroquai fan – Julian Bliss. Buckle up for a wild ride. …Pre-orer Julian Bliss's new recording of the Brahms clarinet sonatas: https://smarturl.it/BrahmsSonatas Watch Worcester Cathedral's mutton-chopped Canon Precentor Michael Brierley announce the big news: https://twitter.com/WorcCathedral/status/1373617040393703424 …Music Referenced: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever William Byrd's Ne Irascaris Domine, performed by Ely Cathedral Choir and Durham Cathedral ChoirBrahms's Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major Op. 87 – I. Allegro, performed by Joseph Szigeti, Pablo Casals, and Myra HessMaurice Ravel's Rhapsodie Espagnole, performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker under Pierre Boulez‘I Feel Pretty' from Leonard Bernstein's West Side StoryGeorge Gershwin's ‘I Got Rhythm', performed by the Julian Bliss SeptetBrahms's ‘Denn es gehet dem Menschen' arr. Bliss, performed by Julian Bliss and James BalliolBrahm's's Sonata for clarinet in E-Flat Major, No. 2 – III. Andante con moto – Allegro, performed by Julian Bliss and James Balliol…Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

In an episode dangerously overburdened with wholesomeness, the boys chat to saxophonist YolanDa Brown about her multiple MOBO awards and life as a Ceebeebies presenter. There's also a heartwarming email exchange with master of the queens music Judith Weir – and the big secret behind the Star Trek Original Series theme is revealed.…Click here for YolanDa's fabulous music resources, ideal for ages 5–7: http://twinkl.co.uk/yolanda Wenatchee High School student get round the problem of social distancing in band rehearsals: https://twitter.com/thehoffather/status/1364707538990632961/photo/2 Judith Weir talks about her composing and characteristics she's identified within her work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T92hx9ldA4E …Music Referenced: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever 'Tequila' by the ChampsThe Kaiviti Silktails performing ‘Mo Ravi Vei Jisu''Blackbird' by the BeatlesJudith Weir's ‘Blackbirds and Thrushes', performed by George Mosley and Ian BurnsideThe Springwatch them tune by David PooreThe first movement from Erich Korngold's Violin ConcertoThe main theme from Star Trek the Original Series by Alexander Courage'We Beseech Thee' from Stephen Schwartz's Godspell…Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Avast mateys. The boys are back from extended shore leave with a trunk full of classical doubloons. In today's episode Tim talks to Raymond Yiu about his unconventional route into composing, Anthony Burgess and a new disc with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Sam discusses common pitfalls in music analysis and the controversies surrounding Dr Susan McClary.…Read Olivia Giovetti's article in VAN, ‘A Most Violent Year': https://van-us.atavist.com/beethoven-brink Find our more about Opera North's ONe-to-ONe: https://www.operanorth.co.uk/whats-on/one-to-one/ …Music Referenced: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever 'Transylvanian Hunger' by Darkthrone, performed by Prince MidnightBeethoven's Seventh Symphony, performed by the Berlin Phil and Wilhelm Furtwängler'Mr Blue Sky' by Electric Light OrchestraBeethoven's Seventh Symphony, performed by Jonas Kaufmann, Daniel Barenboim and the Staatskapelle Berlin'Proud of Your Boy' by Alan Menken, performed by Menken and Adam Jacobs‘Intro' from Mica Levi's soundtrack to JackieMain theme from Steve McQueen's Mangrove, written by Mica LeviThe London Citizen Exceedingly Injured by Raymond Yiu, performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra under David RobertsonThe World Was Once All Miracle – IV. Allegro scorrevole by Raymond Yiu, performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Roderick Williams under Sir Andrew DavisSymphony by Raymond Yiu, performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Andrew Watts under Edward GardnerChick Corea's ‘La Fiesta' performed by Chick Corea, Brian Blade and Christian McBride…Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Sam and Tim are joined by the Classical PopUps players for a live edition of the podcast. Tchaikovsky's classic ballet and the 1950s Ellington/Strayhorn remix both get the analysis treatment. There's plenty of trivia along the way, along with a few giggles – and some Philharmonia gin. Merry Christmas!

Sam speaks to harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani about his responsibility as a musician, dynamics and milky tea. Plus: why Janáček is an inspiration for all late bloomers and the latest in space-age sound technology.Music : ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever Janáček's Sinfonietta, performed by the Česká Filharmonie under Břetislav BakalaFollow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Tim chats to Paul Morley about his new book, A Sound Mind, which charts his journey into classical music, giving a history and critique of the genre from his own, unique perspective as a seasoned rock and pop journalist. Sam deconstructs a piece by one of Paul's favourite composers, Debussy, and tries to work out what exactly it makes him FEEL. Watch out for new jingles, plenty of laughs and a healthy dose of pseudo intellectualism.Music Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry SeverFollow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Tim chats to British composer Eleanor Alberga about her Jamaican upbringing and her wonderful piece for narrators and orchestra, ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarves', which is being performed as part of Music@Malling this year. Sam finds unlikely parallels between the NBA and Heinrich Biber's ‘Sonata Representativa', and chats to Cathy Boyes of the Brighton Early Music Festival.Music Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever Maia Cabeza (violin) and Caroline Robinson (harpsichord) perform Biber's ‘Sonata Representativa'Eleanor Alberga's ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarves': Snow White's Dance, Jockey's Dance, Mirror's Dance, Celebration DanceFollow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

In the first episode of the new season Sam catches up with Jess Gillam for a JOINT analysis of one of the tracks from her newly-released second album, Time. Meanwhile, Tim reviews concerts from Apartment House and European trio Pavel Kolesnikov, Elina Buksha and Aurélien Pascal.Music Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever Brahms's Intermezzo Op. 118 No. 2, performed by Timmy Fisher'Where the Bee Dances' by Michael Nyman, performed by Jess Gillam and the Jess Gillam EnsembleFollow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

For the final episode of the season a host of musical big wigs – from Stephen Hough to Steven Isserlis, Errollyn Wallen to Tom Service – phone in to give the boys recommendations for summer reading. Sam also waxes lyrical on the panharmonium, a precursor to the modern synthesiser for which Beethoven wrote his Wellingtons Sieg, whilst Tim speaks to New York-based author Annik LaFarge about her upcoming book, Chasing Chopin: A Musical Journey Across Three Centuries, Four Countries, and a Half-Dozen Revolutions.Pre-order Chasing Chopin from Hive: www.hive.co.uk/Product/Annik-LaFarge/Chasing-Chopin--A-Musical-Journey-Across-Three-Centuries-/24876098Chasing Chopin's companion site has links to the music she covers as well as a bunch of other resources: www.whychopin.comMusic Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever Beethoven's 'Wellingtons Sieg' performed by the Stuttgart Symphony under Hermann ScherchenFollow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

In this, the penultimate episode of this series, the boys take a trip to Renaissance Italy in pursuit of the abbess-composer Eleonora d'Este. Sam reviews Silhouettes, the latest disc from viola-piano duo Dana Zemtsov and Anna Fedorova, and Tim chats to violinist Jennifer Pike about Elgar, Vaughan Williams and Polish cuisine.Alex Aldren sings on the wards: https://youtu.be/_j5rmoI1750Olivia Giovetti on opera and blackface: https://van-us.atavist.com/color-blindHelen Mirrren introduced the Israel Philharmonic: https://youtu.be/Ib3O-9Sp6ssLaura Volpi interviews dr Laurie Stras: https://bachtrack.com/interview-laurie-stras-renaissance-music-choral-march-2019Tête à tête opera festival: https://www.tete-a-tete.org.uk/festival/2020-festival-whats-on/Sky Orchestra: http://www.skyorchestra.co.uk/Music Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever 'O beate Christi confessor' by (possibly) Leonora d'Este, performed by Musica Secreta Rebecca Clarke's Sonata for Viola, Mov. 1, performed by Dana Zemtsov and Anna Fedorova Elgar's Violin Sonata, Mov. 1, performed by Jennifer Pike and Martin Roscoe Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending, performed by Jennifer Pike and Martin RoscoeFollow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Sam and Tim dissect one of Julius Eastman's most controversially titled works, catch up with the gang from Living Room Live and discuss spherical music with the Founder and Principal Conductor of the Aurora Orchestra, Nicholas Collon.Thomas Wilkins, Michael Morgan, Jonathon Heyward and Roderick Cox discuss their careers through the lens of their skin colour and mutual experiences of prejudice within the industry: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=922849801475019Stolen John Packer instruments: https://www.4barsrest.com/news/41452/burglars-target-john-packer-ltdSusie Blankfield's jewellery collection: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/susiemakesbeads Harry Enfield shocks Radio 4's listeners: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/jun/11/harry-enfield-defends-use-of-blackface-today-programme-nick-robinsonMusic Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever 'Sneaky Snitch' by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/, promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/I2m1h0ALpY4, Creative Commons — CC BY 3.0 https://goo.gl/A7jRXAJulius Eastman's ‘Evil N*****', performed by Piano for Two Max Richter's ‘Journey (CP1919)', performed by Aurora under Nicholas CollonFollow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

The boys take a closer look at the jet-set nature of the classical music industry, and ask whether the current crisis presents an opportunity to make some changes. Interviews with the Director of the Association of British Orchestras Mark Pemberton, conductor and founder of STARGAZE André de Ridder, and critic and journalist Andrew Mellor.Further Listening and ReadingClassical Top Five Podcast: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-classical-top-5/ Classical Music Consumer Segmentation Study – How Americans Relate to Classical Music and Their Local Orchestras: https://www.esm.rochester.edu/iml/prjc/poly/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2002_Classical_Music_Consumer_Report.pdf The Audience Agency – National Classical Music Audiences: https://www.theaudienceagency.org/asset/1303Tim Baker – Stop Re-inventing The Wheel : https://www.culturehive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Stop-Reinventing-the-Wheel-Guide-to-Classical-Music-Audiences.pdf Understanding Audiences for the Arts Handbook: http://www.sparc.dept.shef.ac.uk/research/uaca/handbook/ Sarah Price – Risk and Reward in Classical Music Concert Attendance: http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/16628/

Tim and Sam are back with special guests Harry Christophers and Katy Hill of The Sixteen to talk about their latest video and podcast, Choral Chihuahua – PLUS Sam reveals the only piece of music impossible to perform during lockdown.The Guardian's Chief Culture Writer Charlotte Higgins on the future of the arts:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/may/18/war-arts-stronger-covid-19-devastated-theatres-museums-imagination Scottish Opera's Fever: https://www.scottishopera.org.uk/fever Chichester Youth Festival's Beauty and the Beast:https://www.cft.org.uk/beauty-and-the-beast-broadcast Music Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever Theme Tune from ‘The Wheel of Fortune' performed by TV Theme BandRichard Sheppard's Libera Nos, performed by The SixteenFinal movement from Sibelius's Fifth Symphony, performed by Timmy FisherFollow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Tim and Sam unwrap Sibelius's mighty Fifth Symphony, review the latest disc from Duo Tandem and speak to composer Gabriel Prokofiev about creativity in quarantine. Here's Nicholas Papadimitriou's full fugue with score:https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=A_i8qdfW5u8 Pandemic pop in the LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-03-20/cardi-b-coronavirus-dj-imarkkeyz-pandemic-pop Mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston and baritone Michael Craddock perform their wedding present from Owain Park: https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/coronavirus/wedding-song-owain-park/ Alternative Classical's Concert Roulette: https://roulette.alternativeclassical.co.uk/ Music Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever ‘The COVID-19 Fugue' by Nicholas Papadimitriou Jean Sibelius, Symphony No. 5, Mov. 3 performed by the Hallé under John Barbirolli in 1957 Danza from Kemal Belevi's Turkish Suite, performed by Necati Emirzade and Mark Anderson AKA Duo Tandem Gabriel Prokofiev's Concerto for Turntables, Mov. III, performed by Mr Switch and the Ural Philharmonic Orchestra under Alexey BogoradFollow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

The boys chat to Jess Gillam about her David Bowie obsession, why's she's denounced Morrissey, and her new project – the Virtual Scratch Orchestra. They also pay a visit to the Meath Epilepsy Charity, and speak to bass Brindley Sherratt about the fundraiser concert he's organised for the organisation.Sign up to Jess Gillam's Virtual Scratch Orchestra: www.jessgillamsax.co.uk/virtual-scratch-orchestra/Music: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast', written and performed by Harry Sever Soundtrack to ‘Needletail' by Timmy Fisher, performed by TF and Matt WilshireFollow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

In these unprecedented times the boys do their utmost to find a silver lining: Tim speaks to a few of those giving live-stream concerts from their living rooms; Sam shows how Papa Haydn ‘unexpectedly' laid the groundwork for the Romantic ‘genius'; and the pair give tips on what YOU can do to keep the industry afloat.Music: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast', written and performed by Harry Sever The final movement from Beethoven's 9th Symphony, performed by members of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Theme Tune from Rocky by Bill Cont, performed by Timmy Fisher Haydn's Symphony No. 102, performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra under Hermann Scherchen Haydn's Symphony No. 55, performed by the Lamoureux Orchestra under Roberto Benzi Haydn's String Quartet in B-flat major, Op. 50, No. 1 ‘Prussian' performed by Shannon Lee, Gloria Ferry-Brennan, Zsche Chuang, Rimbo Wong and Andres Sanchez Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy ‘E lucevan le stelle' from Puccini's Tosca, performed by Luciano Pavarotti Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111: II Arietta, performed by Artur Schnabel Jean Sibelius's Fifth Symphony, arranged and performed by Timmy Fisher NPR's list of US cultural sector resources:https://www.npr.org/2020/03/20/818539329/resources-for-music-businesses-and-industry-workers-in-need-amidst-the-pandemic UK Musical Mental Health Organisations: Music Minds Matter Music Support BAPAMFollow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

The MP for Tottenham, David Lammy, chats to Tim about his time as a chorister Peterborough Cathedral, and its role in forming his sense of English – rather than British – identity. Sam unpicks the Paul Dukas's one-hit-wonder The Sorcerer's Apprentice, and quizzes the ENO's new Mackerras Conducting Fellow, Olivia Clarke.Music Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast', written and performed by Harry Sever 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' by Paul Dukas, performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski Hubert Parry's ‘I Was Glad', performed by Peterborough Cathedral Choir and Gary Sieling under Christopher Gower Jean Sibelius's Fifth Symphony, arranged and performed by Timmy Fisher Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

This week Tim talks to Classic FM's composer-in-residence Debbie Wiseman about her latest project with Stephen Fry, Sam points out the similarities between Rachmaninov and Jacob Collier and the pair review music by Krzysztof Penderecki, Stephen Swartz and Gustavo Díaz-Jerez. Arts Professional's Report: https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/pulse/survey/freedom-expressionMichael Hann on the connection between musicians and their instruments: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/feb/20/it-feels-like-an-extra-limb-musicians-on-the-bond-with-their-instrumentsMusic Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast', written and performed by Harry Sever '976 Love', written and performed by Dan Brown 'Rhapsody on the Theme of Paganini' by Rachmaninov, performed by Rachmaninov and the Philadelphia Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski'The Story of Rhea' from The Mythos Suite, by Debbie Wiseman and Stephen Fry, performed by Stephen Fry and the National Symphony Orchestra under Debbie Wiseman Krzysztof Penderecki's Horn Concerto performed by the LPO and Radovan Vlatković under Michał Dworzyński Ymarxa (Tenerife) from Gustavo Díaz-Jerez's Maghek, performed by the Royal Scottish NO under Eduardo Portal Jean Sibelius's Fifth Symphony, arranged and performed by Timmy Fisher Handel's ‘Eternal source of light divine', performed by Antonia Dunjko, Edmund Andler-Borić and Igor MrnjavčićFollow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

This week Sam and Tim explain why Sheku Kanneh-Mason is better than Harry potter, get the leading lady of the ENO, Elizabeth Llewellyn, to play a kazoo, talk to Bernard Hughes about his new disc Not Now, Bernard and Other Stories, AND unpick Don MacDonald's magical ‘When the Earth Stands Still'. Michael Hann explains in detail the impact Brexit is likely to have on the UK music industry: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/apr/03/brexit-effects-on-british-pop-classical-music Music Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast', written and performed by Harry Sever Wagner's Tristan Theme, arranged and performed by Timmy Fisher Beethoven's ‘Moonlight' Sonata, performed by Kobe Bryant and the Loring String Quartet Don MacDonald's ‘When the Earth Stands Still', written and performed by the composer Elgar's Nimrod, arr. Simon Parkin, performed by Sheku-Kanneh Mason, Ben Davies, Hannah Roberts, Josephine Knight, Caroline Dearnley and Ashok Klouda for Decca ‘Not Now, Bernard' by Bernard Hughes, performed by the Orchestra of the Swan and Alexander Armstrong under Tom Hammond for Orchid Classics Jean Sibelius's Fifth Symphony, arranged and performed by Timmy Fisher Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Tim and Sam chat to Nicola Benedetti about her new foundation, take a closer look at synthesis in Amy Beach's Variations on Balkan Themes, review the new disc of music by late-Baroque composer Maria Teresa Agnesi and talk all things C.P.E. Bach with Tamsin Waley-Cohen and James Baillieu.Find out more about the Nicola Benedetti Foundation: https://www.benedettifoundation.org/about_us Lizzo killing it on the flute: https://www.instagram.com/p/BSMc4MmBpOb/?hl=enKpop stars in communist clobber: https://twitter.com/EGOIST_ADDICT/status/1208784313262788608 Mahler's ‘Resurrection' as performed by local musicians in Santiago: https://www.facebook.com/FanjulandWard/videos/615058442585739/ Music Credits:‘Tim and Sam's Podcast', written and performed by Harry Sever 'Variations on Balkan Themes' by Amy Beach, performed by Virginia Eskin on Koch International classics Theme music for Benedetti feature written and produced by Timmy Fisher Maria Teresa Agnesi's ‘Son confusa Pastorella' from Arie con Instrumento 1749 by Elena de Simone and Ensemble il Mosaico on Tactus Jean Sibelius's Fifth Symphony, arranged and performed by Timmy Fisher Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Join Sam and Tim LIVE in Louie Louie, South London, as they dissect the music to one of the greatest Christmas films ever made: Die Hard.

Tim and Sam ask questions of Charles Ives, get to grips with hiphopera and discuss ‘leaning in' to those uncomfortable elements of the operatic canon with director and librettist Laura Attridge. PLUS they review Alison Balsom's new disc Royal Fireworks and the City of London Sinfonia at Southwark Cathedral.Antonio Banderas conducts students from ESAEM at the Plaza de la Constitución, Malaga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxyQKuPNcB8 Josephine and the Artisans' new video for ‘If You Want Peace': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_dOo3pTZ_A&feature=youtu.be Laura Attridge on ‘Leaning into the Discomfort': https://www.schmopera.com/leaning-into-the-discomfort/ And ‘In Search of a “Concept”': https://www.schmopera.com/don-giovanni-in-2018-in-search-of-a-concept/ Music Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever ‘In questa reggia' from Puccini's Turandot, performed by Dame Eva Turner with unknown orchestra under Stanford Robinson in 1928 'The Unanswered Question' by Charles Ives, Performed by players from the University of Michigan School of Music orchestra under David Biedenbender ‘If You Want Peace' by Josephine and the Artizans The Adagio from Purcell's Trumpet Sonata, performed by the Balsom Ensemble under Simon Wright for Warner Classics Jean Sibelius's Fifth Symphony, Mov. 3, performed by Timmy Fisher Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Tim and Sam dissect Kerry Andrew's ‘O Nata Lux', discuss DG's new disc of music by Raminta Šerkšnytė's and review a night of Tansy Davies at Kings Place – PLUS Tim chats gender stereotypes in opera with director Daisy Evans, and finds out about the Solem Quartet's upcoming series of live Lobster screenings… Link to the Chopin Competition 2020: http://www.chopin2020.pl/ Eva Turner sings Turandot: https://youtu.be/e6SfhUzhO9E Alex Ashworth sings Monteverdi's Vespers:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpiel4996jAVenus Unwrapped speak to Tansy Davies:https://youtu.be/yCdIgrW2UtU Music Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever ‘Drop it Like it's Hot' by Chad Hugo, Calvin Broadus, Pharrell Williams, Tim Stahl and John Guldberg, performed by Timmy Fisher ‘O Nata Lux' by Kerry Andrew, performed by the London Oriana Choir 'Songs of Sunset and Dawn' by Raminta Šerkšnytė, performed by the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra with the Jauna Muzika Choir and Lina Dambrauskaitė, Justina Gringytė, Tomas Pavilionis and Nerijus Masevičius under Giedrė Šlekytė for DG John Williams's ‘Opening Title' from Star Wars, performed by the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra under the composer Erich Korngold's soundtrack to Kings Row, performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra Jean Sibelius's Fifth Symphony, Mov. 3, performed by Timmy Fisher Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

What does Harry Styles have in common with 19th-century Romantics? What does Ode to Joy sound like sung in Arabic? What is a duduk? A zurna? A yangqin? Sam and Tim reveal all in their latest batch of classical goodness. Harry Styles's ‘Lights Up': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NZvM1918_E Music Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever ‘Ganymede' by Carl Loewe and Franz Schubert‘Mondnacht' by Schumann, performed by Hans Hotter and Gerald Moore ‘The Diva Dance' by Éric Serra performed by Laura Workman Avet Terterian, Symphony No 3 ‘Shoger jan Shoger jan' by Soghomon Komitas, performed by Tigran Aleksanyan and Vahe Hovanesian Overture to Bastien und Bastienne by W.A. Mozart performed by the Berlin Chamber Orchestra Beethoven's Third Symphony, ‘Eroica', Mov. 1 performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker under Wilhelm Furtwängler Jean Sibelius, Symphony No. 5, Mov. 3 performed by Timmy FisherFollow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/