Los Angeles Philharmonic
There are hundreds of performers who blow us away with their playing, but both Dudamel and Shaham take it to the next level and also capture our hearts.
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Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gianandrea Noseda, conductor extraordinaire, has led orchestras all over the world- London, Italy, Russia, Japan, to name a few. So, we were surprised to learn that this week's concert was his very first with the Los Angeles Phiharmonic. Good things come to those who wait.
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Have you seen Robin Ticciati? If you didn't know better you might think it was a younger Dudamel. And, you would be kind of right. But... didn't Dudamel just turn 30?
Philadelphia Orchestra
Doesn't get much better than this: The Philadelphia Orchestra at Carnegie Hall.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Soloists from within the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra shine in this Baroque concert from sunny LA.
Houston Symphony Orchestra
What a way to start a season! The HSO steps out in a big way with this great concert featuring one of the best violinists in the world!
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Playfulness abounds in this concert from the City of Angels, including a great joke delivered from the stage by Jeffrey Kahane!
Los Angeles Philharmonic
With both secular and sacred days of remembrance nearly here - All Hallows, All Saints - this week's concert seems especially poignant. There's a new work by a composer working through the loss of his mother, and arguably one of the most beautiful works in the rep, A German Requiem. Gustavo Dudamel is an exclusive recording artist to Deutsche Gramophone.
Dresden Staatskapelle
This week's concert is a special performance of Mozart's Requiem, commemorating the anniversary of the bombing of Dresden in WWII.
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
It's possible that Schubert would be amazed - or at least surprised - that these days we're listening to his symphonies. He wrote his fourth when he was just 19, and while it's labeled "Tragic" it has a bounce and jauntiness that only a kid could create.
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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