Houston Symphony
Cellist Johannes Moser shines in a performance of Haydn's elegant Cello Concerto No. 1.
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Buffalo Philharmonic
It's Tchaikovsky, Tchaikovsky, and more Tchaikovsky! A little dance, a high-wire act for solo cello and an explosive grand finale in this concert from New York.
Berlin Philharmonic
The glass ceiling may not be shattered, but there is a big crack in it! One of the most exciting conductors of today, Susanna Malkki, is at the helm in this concert from Berlin. (Note: The audio for this program is no longer available.)
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Hilary Hahn shines in a piece all about love - Bernstein's Serenade.
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Dazzling pianist, conductor, and MacArthur "genius" grant Fellow Jeremy Denk conducts Mozart from the keyboard.
Houston Symphony
It's big music from Houston! These back-to-back symphonies are the conclusion to the orchestra's three-season Beethoven symphony cycle.
Cincinnati Symphony
It's superstar pianist Lang Lang at his most brilliant, with an absolutely electrifying performance of Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3.
Oregon Symphony
Overcoming a horrendous accident from childhood, the Grammy award winning soloist in this concert has the world at his feet.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Fasten your safety belts for this world premiere performance of Psalmos, a thrilling new piece by French organist and composer Thierry Escaich.
Houston Symphony
Never heard of Simone Porter? This up-and-comer is well on her way to being a superstar of the violin!
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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