Houston Symphony
The Houston Symphony highlights the buzzing, unforgettable energy of Stravinsky with three of his most dynamic works.
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German Symphony Orchestra
Inspired young cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason leads the German Symphony Orchestra passionately through Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor; after, a display of the dynamic potential and psychological power of a 129-piece orchestra via works by Roussel and Ravel.
Lakes Area Music Festival
The grand opening evening for Brainerd, Minnesota’s world-class concert hall in the summer of 2021 featured music that celebrates the American spirit, conducted by Christian Reif.
Buffalo Philharmonic
Grammy Award-winning violinist James Ehnes plays Korngold's lavish Violin Concerto alongside the Buffalo Philharmonic.
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Richard Egarr leads the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in a delightful program of works from London. Wonderful and surprising harmonies emerge from the strings in works by Henry Purcell and William Lawes. The program also includes Franz Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 101 (The Clock), which earned its nickname for the steady tick-tock accompaniment of the slow movement.
Argovia Philharmonic
Pianist Jan Lisiecki plays Grieg's Piano Concerto for conductor Rune Bergmann's inaugural concert with the Argovia Philharmonic. And, music for the birds! The Cantus Articus – Concerto for Birds and Orchestra – by Einojuhani Rautavaara.
Buffalo Philharmonic
Violinist Elina Vahala gives a stunning performance of the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the Buffalo Philharmonic, conducted by JoAnn Falletta.
WDR Radio Orchestra
WDR Radio Orchestra meets Alondra de la Parra: The Music of Bernstein, Prokofiev, Alberto Ginastera and Efrain Oscher.
KBS Symphony Orchestra
Canadian conductor Tania Miller dazzles in a program that highlights the instrumental virtuosity of each member of the KBS Symphony Orchestra.
Czech Philharmonic
Trumpet and piano are equal partners in this concerto by Shostakovich, featuring pianist Daniil Trifonov. Semyon Bychkov also leads the Czech Philharmonic in Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8.
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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