NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ award-winning pianist Daniil Trifonov performs alongside the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and conductor Alan Gilbert in Ravel’s Piano Concerto. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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SymphonyCast®
With Steve Seel
SymphonyCast - Dec. 16, 2024
1:59:00
Oregon Symphony
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ we’ll celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Anton Bruckner with his Symphony No. 4, and Gil Shaham joins the ensemble for Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
On this episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Italian pianist Beatrice Rana makes her debut with the Berlin Philharmonic as the soloist in young Clara Schumann’s heartfelt Piano Concerto. At the heart of the program, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
On this episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Riccardo Muti, present Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, in commemoration of the bicentennial of the work’s world premiere. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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A Far Cry Chamber Orchestra
On this episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ A Far Cry returns to the spectacular Shalin Liu Performance Center as part of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, with a program of Golijov, Montgomery, Becenti and Dvorak. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
San Francisco Symphony
On this episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ pianist Yuja Wang joins the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Esa-Pekka Salonen leads this program, which also includes his tone poem, ‘Nyx’ and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
NDR Elphilharmonie Orchestra
It’s a celebration of Béla Bartók, as Alan Gilbert leads the NDR Elphilharmonie in three important works by the Hungarian composer: ‘Divertimento,’ Concerto for Orchestra and the Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring soloist Igor Levit.
Sinfonietta Lausanne
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Anaïs Gaudemard shines in Ginastera’s Harp Concerto, backed by Sinfonietta Lausanne and conductor Joseph Bastian. Plus hear two 20th-century giants: Gershwin and Copland. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Prague Symphony Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Tomáš Brauner leads the Prague Symphony Orchestra, joined by the Prague Philharmonic Choir and soloists Olga Jelínková and Bella Adamova, in Mahler’s musical journey from death to life — his ‘Resurrection Symphony.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Lakes Area Music Festival
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ the conclusion of the Lakes Area Music Festival features the ultimate story of adventure and achievement: Strauss’s ‘Ein Heldenleben.’ Also featured are Lil Lacy’s ‘Aurora’ and Holst’s ‘Jupiter’ from ‘The Planets.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
About SymphonyCast®
The Show
SymphonyCast®, with host Steve Seel, is a two-hour weekly radio program featuring a full-length concert by a major orchestra. Material is drawn from Europe’s premier symphony orchestras, along with U.S. orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Nashville Symphony and the Cleveland Orchestra.
Our Host
Steve Seel
Steve Seel possesses a broad knowledge of many musical genres, having hosted radio programs ranging from classical to jazz and even avant-garde music at radio stations around the country. Steve began his love affair with public radio at 24 working whatever shifts he could at his hometown station of WUSF-FM in Tampa, Florida, and from there worked his way to snowy Buffalo, New York, and its renowned classical station WNED-FM, where he hosted middays and the weekly experimental-music show Present Tense. In 2005, Steve became one of the founding voices on Minnesota Public Radio's eclectic station, the Current. While there, he hosted afternoons and mornings, and conducted in-depth interviews with pop music luminaries ranging from Brian Eno to David Byrne to Tori Amos. Steve is a basement composer obsessed with all things both minimalist and slow, and might actually be incapable of writing anything that exceeds 75 beats-per-minute.
The Team
Daniel Nass, Producer
Daniel Nass is the producer of SymphonyCast®. He is responsible for creating the sound of the show, including choosing music programming and conducting artist interviews. In his nonproducer life, he is an avid runner and an award-winning composer.
Michael Osborne, Technical Director
Michael "Ozzie" Osborne is the Technical Director for SymphonyCast®. He masters the live and recorded music recordings that are programmed for each SymphonyCast® show. He also enjoys photography, listening to music and bicycling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the name of the composer, performer or piece I heard on the show?
Complete playlist information is available for each show. Click on a specific episode to access a detailed playlist.
What is the theme music at the beginning of every SymphonyCast® episode?
It’s the opening trumpet fanfare from Steve Heitzeg’s Nobel Symphony.
Can I buy a recording of music I heard on your show?
It’s possible, but not likely. Many of the performances that you hear on SymphonyCast® are not available for purchase because they were played at a live concert. In some cases, the musicians have recorded that same music for a commercial CD. If so, album title and recording label information will be available in the episode playlist.
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