Classical Discoveries

You may not have heard of Werner Ehrhardt, but if you’ve spent any time with early music, you’ve probably heard his work. In this first instalment, the founder and leader of Concerto Köln and L’arte del mondo joins Jens and Joe to reflect on half a century of recording rare and early repertoire — and on how to discover music that has yet to be discovered.0:20   Introduction1:11   Introducing our guest – Werner Ehrhardt3:09   Cologne 1985 – A Mecca for Old Music5:57   Antonio Salieri – La Scuola de’ gelosi9:16   Why Salieri?11:38  The Grove Dictionary and the French Revolution13:26  Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf – La Prise de la Bastille14:22  Joseph Martin Kraus – the “Swedish Mozart”18:06  Francesco Durante – Vivaldi vs. Musica Napoletana21:14  Jan Ladislav Dussek – the Beethoven contemporary23:15  The Carneval Oriental project25:45  Israel in Egypt – an oratorio of three world religions29:05  ConclusionC10280  La Prise de la BastilleBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10280!PodcastC10430  Joseph Martin Kraus – SymphoniesBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10430!PodcastC10371  Francesco Durante – Concerti Nos. 1–6BUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10371!PodcastC10444  Jan Ladislav Dussek – Piano ConcertosBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10444!PodcastC5263  Carneval OrientalBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5263!PodcastC5151  Israel in EgyptBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5151!PodcastConcerto Köln — https://www.concerto-koeln.de/L’arte del mondo — https://www.lartedelmondo.de/en/termineWerner Ehrhardt — https://www.lartedelmondo.de/en/werner-ehrhardtAntonio Salieri - Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf - Joseph Martin Kraus - Francesco Durante - Jan Ladislav Dussek - George Frideric Handel - Joseph Haydn - Antonio Vivaldi - Musica Antiqua - Reinhard Goebel - Collegium Aureum - Cappella ColoniensisWith:Werner Ehrhardt (conductor), Jens F. Laurson (Journalist), and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)Follow Capriccio Records► YouTube Channel► Facebook: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more: http://capriccio.at/ChaptersFeatured RecordingsFeatured ArtistsRecommended Persons

In their latest Classical Discoveries episode, Jens and Joe explore Dmitri Shostakovich’s symphonies — works of daring subversion masked as Soviet conformity. From the banned Fourth Symphony to the sardonic Ninth, they reveal how Shostakovich smuggled private rebellion into public music. Featuring the Gürzenich‑Orchester Köln’s powerhouse recordings, this is Soviet‑era genius at its most explosive: “Quiet in person, screaming in music.”0:20   Introduction1:20   Symphony No. 1 – One of the Best First Symphonies4:30   Symphonies Nos. 2 and 3 – To Please the State9:14   Symphony No. 4 – “Muddle Instead of Music”14:03  Overview and Categorisation15:39  Symphony No. 5 – Well‑Behaved and Popular16:38  Symphony No. 7 – And the Fireman18:00  Symphony No. 9 – Light and Simple Classicism21:28  Symphony No. 14 – The Russian Loreley24:17  Symphony No. 15 – Why Wilhelm Tell?26:56  Quiet in Person – Screaming in Music28:12  Symphony No. 15 – The Wagner Quotes29:25  ConclusionC7435  Shostakovich: The SymphoniesBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C7435!PodcastGürzenich‑Orchester KölnDmitrji KitajenkoKirill Kondrashin - Solomon Volkov - Serge ProkofievWith:Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)Follow Capriccio Records► YouTube Channel► Facebook: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more: http://capriccio.at/ChaptersFeatured RecordingFeatured ArtistsRecommended Persons

In their latest episode of the Classical Discoveries podcast, Jens and Joe explore the scintillating music of Charles Koechlin, a fascinating yet overlooked French symphonist who defies easy categorisation. Neither purely an impressionist nor simply a romantic, dramatic, lyric, abstract, or “programmatic” composer, Koechlin combined revolutionary, academic, and eclectic traits. One moment his language recalls Debussy and Ravel, the next he sounds like Poulenc, Florent Schmitt, or even Olivier Messiaen.0:20   Introduction1:36   Koechlin – A little bit of everything?4:51   Symphony No. 1 – Recording Session9:01   Backgrounds – Jungle Book and the Symphony10:56  A pupil of Fauré11:27  The Seven Stars’ Symphony, Op. 13212:16  The Movie Stars of the Symphony14:33  Greta Garbo (Excerpt)16:43  Charlie Chaplin (Excerpt)17:45  Vers la voûte étoilée, Op. 129 (Excerpt)19:27  ConclusionC5533  Charles Koechlin: Symphony No. 1BUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5533!PodcastC5449  Charles Koechlin: The Seven Stars’ Symphony (Capriccio)BUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5449!PodcastSinfonieorchester BaselWebsite: https://www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.chYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgllfsUfm3qWSsZQE7vTnJwWürttembergische Philharmonie ReutlingenWebsite: https://www.wuerttembergische-philharmonie.de/musik/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wuerttembergischephilharmonie/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philharmonie.reutlingen/Ariane MatiakhWebsite: https://arianematiakh.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matiakharianeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arianematiakh/Recommended PersonsClaude Debussy - Gabriel Fauré - Albert Roussel - Olivier Messiaen - Charlie Chaplin - Clara Bow - Greta Garbo - Marlene Dietrich - Rudyard KiplingWith:Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)Follow Capriccio Records► YouTube Channel► Facebook: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more: http://capriccio.at/

In this episode, Jens & Joe dive into the forgotten reels of Dmitri Shostakovich’s film music, from Italian partisans to Austrian invaders — and ask why everyone knows Prokofiev’s Ivan the Terrible, but not The Fall of Berlin. A well‑earned shoutout, too, to Dave at @DavesClassicalGuide.0:20   Introduction1:32   Shostakovich and the Soviet Film Industry4:30   The Gadfly (1955) – Bazar7:04   The Gadfly (1955) – Romance9:04   Dictates of the Soviet Regime10:34  The New Babylon (1929)13:45  Five Days – Five Nights (1961)16:21  The Hidden Scores17:50  King Lear – Incidental Music (1940)20:06  Shostakovich vs. Prokofiev20:50  The Fall of Berlin (1950)22:54  The Film Music Recordings23:46  Golden Mountains (1931)26:03  King Lear – Film Music (1970)28:14  Conclusion8.573747  Shostakovich: The Gadfly (Naxos)BUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/8573747!PodcastC7450  Shostakovich: Film Music Edition (Capriccio)BUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C7450!PodcastRundfunk‑Sinfonieorchester Berlin — https://www.instagram.com/rsb_orchester/Deutsches Symphonie‑Orchester Berlin — https://www.instagram.com/dsoberlinDeutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland‑Pfalz — https://www.instagram.com/staatsphilharmonie/RIAS‑Kammerchor — https://www.instagram.com/rias_kammerchor/James Judd — https://www.jamesjudd.net/Michail JurowskiSerge Prokofiev - Alfred Schnittke - Jacques Offenbach - Ludwig van BeethovenWith:Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)Follow Capriccio Records► YouTube Channel► Facebook: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more: http://capriccio.at/ChaptersFeatured RecordingsFeatured ArtistsRecommended Persons

Easter marks the high point of the Christian year, and some of the greatest works in classical music were written for this feast. While today’s concert programs often revolve around Bach, Jens and Joe, in their latest podcast, explore other Easter-themed gems — from the Renaissance to the 19th century.0:20   Introduction1:10   The Bulk of Compositions3:00   Anton Schweitzer – The Resurrection of Christ (1776)6:48   Copy/Paste – how scripts survived7:53   La Passione – the libretto by Pietro Metastasio9:50   Antonio Salieri – La Passione (1776)11:52   Josef Mysliveček – La Passione (c. 1770)14:05   Alessandro Scarlatti – La Colpa, Il Pentimento, La Grazia (1708)16:50   Claudio Monteverdi – Vespers for the Feast of the Ascension (c. 1620)20:02   Jan Dismas Zelenka – Gesu al Calvario (1735)21:53   The Kyiv Archive – Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach23:09   C. P. E. Bach – St. John Passion (1772)24:28   Telemann and the Hamburg Bach25:31   Georg Philipp Telemann – The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus (1760)27:13   20th-Century Passion Music28:16   Joe’s Short Version of Parsifal29:05   ConclusionFeatured RecordingsC5425  Anton Schweitzer: The Resurrection of ChristBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5425!PodcastC60100  Antonio Salieri: La Passione di Nostro Signore Jesu CristoBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C60100!PodcastC71025–26  Josef Mysliveček: La Passione di Nostro Signore Jesu CristoBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C7102526!PodcastC10411–12  Alessandro Scarlatti: La Colpa, Il Pentimento, La GraziaBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C1041112!PodcastC10521  Claudio Monteverdi: Vespers for the Feast of the AscensionBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10521!PodcastC10887–88  Jan Dismas Zelenka: Gesu al CalvarioBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C1088788!PodcastC60103  C. P. E. Bach: St. John PassionBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C60103!PodcastC60113  C. P. E. Bach: St. Matthew PassionBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C60113!PodcastC60132  C. P. E. Bach: St. Mark PassionBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C60132!PodcastC10596  Telemann: The Resurrection and Ascension of JesusBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10596!PodcastRecommended PersonsThüringer Bach Collegium — https://www.bachland.de/en/Christoph Spering — YouTube ChannelHoward Arman — Biography on NaxosMichael Schneider — Biography on NaxosLa Stagione — https://www.lastagione.de/Hermann Max — Biography on NaxosRheinische Kantorei — Ensemble on NaxosSing-Akademie zu Berlin — https://www.sing-akademie.de/Antonio Salieri - Georg Philipp Telemann - Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Pietro Metastasio - Josef Mysliveček - Claudio Monteverdi - Alessandro Scarlatti - Jan Dismas Zelenka - Arvo Pärt - Dan Tun - Edward Elgar - Herbert von KarajanWith:Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)Follow Capriccio Records► YouTube Channel► Facebook: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more: http://capriccio.at/ChaptersFeatured RecordingsFeatured ArtistsRecommended Persons

Franz Schmidt may not be the most neglected composer among the grand romantics of the 20th century, but the gap between the greatness of his music and its absence from concert halls is staggering. Together with conductor Jonathan Berman, who recently recorded Schmidt’s four symphonies with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Jens and Joe explore the Schmidt phenomenon and the enduring appeal of his music.Chapters0:20 Introduction1:20 Special Guest: Jonathan Berman2:24 The Symphonies Project7:47 Karajan vs. Schmidt9:04 "Intermezzo" – The One-Shot Hit10:40 Notre Dame14:24 Fantasia for Piano and Orchestra16:17 Variations on a Hussar's Song18:16 Nothing Like Bruckner20:03 Franz Schmidt – Discography21:36 Biographical Shadows25:00 ConclusionFeatured RecordingsC10248–49 – Franz Schmidt: Notre DameC5274 – Franz Schmidt: Orchestral WorksBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5274!PodcastC67093 – Franz Schmidt: Organ WorksC5526 – Franz Schmidt: Piano WorksBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5526!PodcastFeatured ArtistsJonathan Berman: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanbermanconductor/Jasminka Stančul: https://www.instagram.com/jasminkastancul/?hl=enDeutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz: https://www.staatsphilharmonie.de/de/Alexander RumpfDeutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin: https://www.dso-berlin.de/de/Christof Prick: http://www.christof-prick.de/Recommended PersonsAnton BrucknerRichard WagnerGustav MahlerHerbert von KarajanDimitri MitropoulosWith Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)► Subscribe to Capriccio YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapriccioRecords► FACEBOOK Page: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more about Capriccio: http://capriccio.at/

Explore the life and works of Nino Rota, the Italian composer celebrated for both his iconic film scores and his classical music. Discover his collaborations with legendary directors, his opera The Florentine Straw Hat, and his distinctive gift for blending nostalgia, optimism, and humor in his music.Chapters0:20 Introduction1:02 Biographical Facts1:58 Italian Hollywood4:05 Rota and Opera9:14 Rota vs. Rózsa10:44 Concerto for Strings12:53 Harp Concerto13:59 The Orchestra Rehearsal15:40 Listen to Nino Rota!16:26 Conclusion16:50 Il GattopardoFeatured RecordingsC5466 – Nino Rota: The Florentine Straw HatListen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5466IDC5494 – Nino Rota: Concert MusicListen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5494IDC5246 – Nino Rota: Il GattopardoListen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5246IDFeatured ArtistsTetiana Miyus: https://tetianamiyus.com/Piotr Buszewski: https://www.instagram.com/piotrbuszewskiDaniele Squeo: https://www.danielesqueo.com/home/Opera Graz: https://oper-graz.buehnen-graz.com/WDR Funkhausorchester: https://www1.wdr.de/orchester-und-chor/funkhausorchester/index.htmlFelix Bender: https://www.felixbender.com/homeEsther Peristerakis: https://www.instagram.com/esther.peristerakis/Recommended PersonsMiklós RózsaFederico FelliniLuchino ViscontiWith Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)► Subscribe to Capriccio YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapriccioRecords► FACEBOOK Page: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more about Capriccio: http://capriccio.at/

Discover Karl Weigl, the forgotten Viennese composer who carried Romanticism into the 20th century. Join Jens and Joe on Classical Discoveries as they explore Weigl’s life, legacy, and remarkable output, including symphonies and string quartets. Learn about his early career under Mahler, his “Mahler without the neurosis” style, his struggles as an émigré in the United States, and the rediscovery of his music. Featuring insights from his grandson and excerpts from works such as the Left-Hand Piano Concerto and Third Symphony, this episode asks why Weigl deserves a place in the modern repertoire.Subscribe for more hidden classical gems.#KarlWeigl #ClassicalMusic #Podcast #VienneseMusic #ComposerChapters00:20 Introduction00:56 Surprised by Beauty02:38 His Grandson’s Memories05:33 Viennese Glory08:22 The Left-Hand Piano Concerto10:09 Schoenberg Cycle Vienna11:50 The Symphonies13:27 American Obscurity16:12 Some Chamber Music17:32 ConclusionFeatured RecordingsC5232 – Weigl: Piano and Violin ConcertosC5365 – Weigl: Symphony No. 1C5385 – Weigl: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 6C5318 – Weigl: Chamber MusicFeatured ArtistsFlorian KrumpöckDavid FrühwirthJürgen BrunsDeutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-PfalzRecommended PersonsArnold SchoenbergAlexander ZemlinskyFranz SchmidtErich KorngoldErich ZeiselHanns EislerHans GálGustav MahlerWilhelm FurtwänglerLeopold StokowskiWith Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)► Subscribe to Capriccio YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapriccioRecords► FACEBOOK Page: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more about Capriccio: http://capriccio.at/

Classical Discoveries: A Festive Journey Beyond BachJoin Jens and Joe for a delightful exploration of Christmas music that goes far beyond Bach! Discover hidden gems like Pfitzner’s Christelflein, Rheinberger’s Star of Bethlehem, and Cartellieri’s Christmas Oratorio. Journey from Renaissance masterpieces to Romantic treasures, with music by Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, and even Sibelius.Enjoy surprises such as Schoenberg’s Christmas Music and Pablo Casals’ El pesebre, plus the enchanting sounds of Russian Orthodox Christmas traditions. Jens and Joe share personal stories from their own performances and recordings, adding warmth and insight to the festive atmosphere.Whether you’re a lifelong classical enthusiast or looking for fresh additions to your holiday playlist, this episode unwraps new Christmas classics and cherished favorites—with a charming attempt at Silent Night!Chapters00:21 Introduction02:05 No Favorite Song03:02 Heinrich Schütz – Christmas History04:34 A Season for Boys’ Choirs06:46 Rheinberger – The Star of Bethlehem11:09 Cartellieri – Christmas Oratorio13:09 Mendelssohn – Vom Himmel hoch15:09 Jens’ Christmas Favorites16:52 100 Christmas Classics18:40 Assisi Christmas Cantatas21:07 Jean Sibelius – Op. 122:36 Christmas Emotions24:30 Orthodox Christmas27:44 A Silent Night FinaleFeatured Albums💿 Capriccio C10508 – Schütz / Schelle: Christmas Histories💿 Capriccio C10594 – Christmas with the Vienna Boys’ Choir💿 Orfeo C230082 – Pfitzner: Das Christ-Elflein💿 Capriccio C10551 – Rheinberger: The Star of Bethlehem💿 Capriccio C10337 – Rheinberger: Organ Suite💿 Capriccio C71015 – Cartellieri: Christmas Oratorio💿 Capriccio C10216 – Saint-Saëns / Mendelssohn💿 Capriccio C7331 – 100 Christmas Classics💿 Capriccio C3032 – Assisi Christmas Cantatas💿 Capriccio C3031 – Scandinavian Christmas💿 Capriccio C3033 – Orthodox Christmas 💿 Capriccio C3030 – Christmas in the Austrian Alps With: Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)#christmas #classicalchristmas #choral #sacredmusic #traditionalmusic #scandinavianmusic #orthodoxmusic🎧 Subscribe & Follow:YouTube – Capriccio RecordsFacebook – Capriccio RecordsInstagram – @capricciorecTwitter – @CapriccioRecLearn more at capriccio.at

Discover the life and works of Christian Sinding, the Norwegian composer who spent most of his career in Germany. Explore his symphonies, his place in late Romantic music, and why he is so often overshadowed by his contemporary Edvard Grieg.Chapters0:20 Introduction1:24 Norwegian One-Hit Wonder3:00 The Symphonies – Recording Impressions7:19 Essentially German Music?8:11 Biographical Facts9:00 Symphony No. 1 – To Conquer the World10:21 Grieg vs. Sinding11:29 Symphony No. 4 – Frost and Spring14:43 Biographical Facts15:24 Sinding To-Do List16:47 ConclusionFeatured RecordingsCapriccio C5540 – Christian Sinding: The Symphonies 1–4Listen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5540IDNaxos 8.557266 – Sibelius / Sinding Violin ConcertosListen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/8557266IDFeatured ArtistsKarl-Heinz Steffens: https://www.instagram.com/karlheinzsteffens/Norrköping Symphony Orchestra: https://www.norrkopingssymfoniorkester.se/englishRecommended PersonsEdvard GriegJean SibeliusRichard WagnerFelix WeingartnerArthur NikischWith Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)#Capriccio #Capricciorecords #Podcast #ChristianSinding #ClassicalMusic #NorwegianComposer #Symphonies #LateRomantic #EdvardGrieg #Leipzig #NordicMusic #ForgottenComposers #MusicHistory #ClassicalDiscoveries► Subscribe to Capriccio YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapriccioRecords► FACEBOOK Page: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more about Capriccio: http://capriccio.at/

In this episode, we explore the fascinating life and work of composer Miklós Rózsa, focusing on his “double life” balancing film scoring and concert hall composition. Initially resistant to working in film, Rózsa went on to achieve great success in Hollywood, winning three Academy Awards for his scores to Ben-Hur, Spellbound, and A Double Life.The hosts discuss Rózsa’s autobiography and his complex relationship with the world of film, contrasting his views with those of composers like Shostakovich, who seemed less troubled by such artistic boundaries. They delve into how Rózsa used his film work to fund his concert compositions, negotiating unique contracts that allowed him summers in Italy to focus on “serious” music.You’ll hear excerpts from several of Rózsa’s concert works—including the energetic Overture to a Symphony Concert, the lyrical Hungarian Serenade, and the expressive Sinfonia concertante—and learn about his collaborations with legendary figures like Leonard Bernstein, Bruno Walter, Jascha Heifetz, and János Starker. Throughout, the hosts challenge long-standing biases against film composers and celebrate Rózsa’s contributions to both classical and cinematic music.Chapters0:21 Introduction1:24 A Double Life4:55 A Serious Classical Composer7:55 Overture Op. 26a – The Recording Session9:53 A Different Style?10:55 The Film Career12:01 Hungarian Serenade Op. 2514:42 Sinfonia concertante Op. 29 (Preview)17:08 Conclusion💿 Featured Recording 💿RÓZSA, M.: Overture to a Symphony Concert / Hungarian Serenade / TripartitaLabel: Capriccio C5514🎧 Listen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5514!PodcastHosts: Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) & Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)Follow Capriccio:► YouTube► Facebook► Instagram► Twitter► Website#capriccio #podcast #MiklósRózsa #FilmComposer #ClassicalMusic #MovieScores #BenHur #Spellbound #ADoubleLife #Composer #HollywoodComposer #HungarianComposer #FilmMusic #Soundtrack #ClassicalMusicPodcast #MusicHistory #20thCenturyMusic #PodcastRecommendation #MusicLover #NewMusic

In this episode of Classical Discoveries, we welcome Dr. Christoph Becher — former dramaturg and general director — to unpack the art and challenges of curating a concert season. Dr. Becher outlines the three-pronged approach involving the orchestra chief, guest conductor, and presenter, each bringing distinct goals and perspectives.The discussion explores how radio symphony orchestras balance their mission to promote contemporary music with the need to attract audiences. Dr. Becher shares engaging anecdotes from his career — from championing Henze’s Raft of the Medusa to navigating hesitant presenters — while reflecting on audience resistance to modern and even some romantic composers like Dohnányi.The hosts also discuss Dr. Becher’s upcoming book on Schoenberg, designed to make the composer’s music more accessible, alongside his innovative programming work at leading institutions. Highlights include his Hamburg concert series featuring surprise modern pieces and collaborations on major performances such as Dvořák’s The Spectre’s Bride.Chapters0:21 Introduction1:06 Introducing our Guest – Christoph Becher1:50 How to Prepare a Seasonal Concert Program5:12 A Mission for Non-Standard Repertoire13:19 Ideas Out of the Bathtub14:43 The Schoenberg Problem19:32 The Schoenberg Book22:32 The Role of a Program Director27:40 Recordings with the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra29:29 Conclusion💿 Featured Recordings 💿Hans Werner Henze: Floß der Medusa — Capriccio C5482🎧 Listen: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5482!PodcastErnst von Dohnányi: The Veil of Pierrette — Capriccio C5388🎧 Listen: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5388!PodcastAntonín Dvořák: The Spectre’s Bride — Capriccio C5315🎧 Listen: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5315!PodcastKurt Weill: Propheten — Capriccio C5500🎧 Listen: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5500!PodcastDohnányi / Weiner — Capriccio C5380🎧 Listen: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5380!PodcastZemlinsky: Sinfonietta — Capriccio C5377🎧 Listen: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5377!PodcastHosts: Jens F. Laurson (Journalist), Johannes Kernmayer (Producer), and Dr. Christoph Becher (Program Director)Follow Capriccio:► YouTube► Facebook► Instagram► Twitter► Website#classicalmusic #contemporarymusic #contemporaryclassical #musicmanagement #sponsorship #classicaldiscoveries #arnoldschoenberg

The influence of Gustav Mahler on the performance practice of Beethoven's symphonies is explored in this episode. Mahler's "retouchings," made to adapt Beethoven’s works for the larger orchestras and concert halls of his time, are examined in detail. The discussion also considers how these revisions shape modern interpretations of Beethoven’s symphonic repertoire.0:00 Introduction0:58 Mahler and Wagner3:44 The Recording Sessions7:07 The Orchestrations8:38 Missing Authentic Beethoven11:19 Egomaniac Mahler?13:00 The Retouched Works17:04 The Big ConclusionCapriccio C5484Beethoven – The Mahler Re-orchestrationsListen now: ⁠https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5484!Podcast⁠Naxos 8.574429Schumann, R.: Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 (Re-orchestrated by G. Mahler)Listen now: ⁠https://Naxos.lnk.to/8574429!Podcast⁠Naxos 8.574430Schumann, R.: Symphonies Nos. 3 and 4 (Re-orchestrated by G. Mahler)Listen now: ⁠https://Naxos.lnk.to/8574430!Podcast⁠With: Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)► Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CapriccioRecords⁠► Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/capricciorecords/⁠► Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/⁠► Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec⁠► Learn more: ⁠http://capriccio.at/⁠#capriccio #capricciorecords #podcast #musicpodcast #musichistory #Beethoven #Mahler #ClassicalMusic #Symphony #Retuschen #Orchestration #Classicaldiscoveries #beethovensymphony #symphony #classical #music

In this episode of Classical Discoveries, we explore the musical landscape of East Germany (GDR) before the fall of the Berlin Wall and examine the high cultural prestige that classical music held there, with insights from musicians such as Olaf Bär and Christine Schornsheim. The discussion highlights how music was used for propaganda, how musicians lived secure yet politically constrained lives, and the roles of key figures like Kurt Sanderling and Hanns Eisler. The episode also looks at important recordings and the practical and political challenges of producing music in the GDR.Chapters0:21 Introduction1:00 Personal GDR Adventures3:02 As the Wall Came Down4:06 Education: Artists’ Interviews – Part 17:24 Career and Reputation9:24 Capriccio and the GDR Recordings13:45 State Propaganda: Artists’ Interviews – Part 216:02 Propaganda or Diplomacy?18:34 Kurt Sanderling22:28 Jens’ Favourite GDR Recordings26:41 Travelling: Artists’ Interviews – Part 329:02 The Privilege of Travelling31:30 Composers of the GDR32:30 Contemporary Classics in the GDR35:25 Wagner-Régeny38:23 Hanns Eisler40:28 Paul Dessau42:26 Siegfried Matthus43:50 Find an EndFeatured ArtistsKurt SanderlingJochen KowalskiBurkhard GlaetznerConrad MuckOlaf BärPetersen QuartetHerbert KegelChristine SchornsheimFeatured RecordingsHanns Eisler – The Ballad of the Cripples’ Brigade (Excerpt) – C5434🎧 Discover now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5434!PodcastHanns Eisler – Deutsche Sinfonie, Op. 50: Arbeiterkantate (Excerpt) – C5428🎧 Discover now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5428!PodcastJochen Kowalski – Opera Arias (G. F. Handel: Rinaldo) (Excerpt) – C10213🎧 Discover now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10213!PodcastDer Mauerfall – Phoenix440🎧 Discover now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/Phoenix440!PodcastJohannes Brahms – Symphony No. 4: IV. Più Allegro (Excerpt) – C10600🎧 Discover now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10600!PodcastWagner-Régeny – Genesis (Excerpt) – C5413🎧 Discover now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5413!PodcastPaul Dessau – In memoriam Bertolt Brecht, III. Epitaph (Excerpt) – C5019🎧 Discover now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5019!PodcastSiegfried Matthus – Der Tod und das Mädchen / The Maiden and Death, I. Giocoso con grazia (Excerpt) – C10744🎧 Discover now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10744!PodcastWith: Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)===============► Subscribe to the Capriccio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapriccioRecords► Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/capricciorecords/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more about Capriccio: http://capriccio.at/#ClassicalDiscoveries #MusicBehindTheWall #EastGermany #GDRMusic #BerlinWall #ClassicalMusic #MusicHistory #ColdWar #Beethoven #HannsEisler #KurtSanderling #HerbertKegel #Podcast #CulturalHeritage

Alfred Schnittke’s (1934 – 1998) film music encapsulates almost everything that characterizes the Russian composer’s compositional style. A self-described polystylist, he began writing for film in the 1960s, penning 66 film scores between 1962 and 1984 for Soviet film companies. His method of drawing on the past was rejected by the avant-garde but embraced by filmgoers and concertgoers too. An Overview to already 6 CD Volumes of this fascinating composer. with: Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) · Johannes Kernmayer (Capriccio)===============► Subscribe to Capriccio YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapriccioRecords► FACEBOOK Page: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more about Capriccio: http://capriccio.at/===============#capriccio #Capricciorecords #podcast #podcasts #AlfredSchnittke #FilmMusic #Composer #Polystylism #SovietCinema #MusicHistory #Documentary #Interview #Capriccio #AvantGarde #FilmSoundtracks #SchnittkeScores #SovietFilmMusic #PolystylismAnalysis #SchnittkeProcess #SchnittkeInfluence

This podcast explores the life and music of Walter Braunfels, focusing on his rarely performed opera Jeanne d'Arc. The hosts discuss Braunfels' success as a composer and the challenges he faced due to his Jewish heritage during the Nazi era. They delve into the opera's three acts, highlighting its beautiful, tonal music and complex characters like Joan of Arc and Gilles de Rais. The historical context of the opera, including Joan of Arc's trial and execution, is also explored. The podcast concludes with an analysis of the powerful and moving finale. Featuring expert interviews and insightful commentary, this podcast is a valuable resource for anyone interested in opera, history, or music, offering a comprehensive and engaging overview of Braunfels' "Jeanne d'Arc". With: Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)BUY/STREAM: https://naxos.lnk.to/C5515ID!Capriccio ===============► Subscribe to Capriccio YOUTUBE Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CapriccioRecords⁠► FACEBOOK Page: ⁠facebook.com/capricciorecords/⁠► INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/⁠► TWITTER: ⁠https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec⁠► Learn more about Capriccio: ⁠http://capriccio.at/⁠===============

Start of the new Capriccio podcast! But: who really needs another one?Capriccio's label director Johannes Kernmayer asks and talks with journalist Jens F. Laurson about the need for another classical music podcast. This podcast series is perfect for anyone who loves classical music and wants to discover something new.The Capriccio label aims to fill the niches by presenting classical rarities and their lesser-known composers.About Podcast Episode #-00 Recording date: 4.8.2024Host and Producer: Jens F. Laurson / Johannes Kernmayer Video Operator: Martin Klebahn (4tune Studios Vienna)===============► Subscribe to Capriccio YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapriccioRecords► FACEBOOK Page: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more about Capriccio: http://capriccio.at/================#ClassicalDiscoveries #CapriccioPodcast #ClassicalMusic #MusicPodcast #JensFLaurson #JohannesKernmayer #ClassicalRarities #NeglectedComposers #MusicEducation #MusicHistory #NewPodcast #MusicExploration #CapriccioRecords #4tuneStudiosVienna #MartinKlebahn #PodcastPremiere #ClassicalMusicEnthusiasts #MusicDiscovery #HiddenGems #MusicJournalism #MusicAnalysis #MusicInterviews #CapriccioPodcast #capriccio