Minnesota Orchestra
This concert from Minnesota pairs the thunderous rhythms of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring with moments of breathtaking beauty in Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1.
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Los Angeles Philharmonic
From the City of Angels, a performance of music from an earlier time.
New York Philharmonic
It doesn't get any better than this - Emanuel Ax playing Brahms with the New York Phil!
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
The musician-led Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra gives a sunny performance of Mendelssohn's jolly Italian Symphony.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
We're in Cincinnati for a concert celebrating the re-opening of the Music Hall - you won't want to miss this!
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Georgian violinist Lisa Batiashvili joins the Royal Concertgebouw for a mesmerizing performance of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto.
Nashville Symphony
We're off to Tennessee for a dance-themed concert with the Nashville Symphony and legendary pianist Andre Watts.
Houston Symphony
The Houston Symphony takes us on a journey to a world of innocence and wonder with Dvorak's Te Deum and Mahler's Symphony No. 4.
Nashville Symphony
Right across the street from the Country Music Hall of Fame, Giancarlo Guerrero leads the Nashville symphony in this unforgettable performance. Honor thy music.
Berlin Philharmonic
It's music perhaps more suited for a cathedral than a concert hall - Anton Bruckner's soaring and expansive Symphony No. 4. (Note: The audio for this program is no longer available.)
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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