Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
There is something so pure, so elemental in the violin concertos of Mozart, and in the playing of the inimitable Hilary Hahn. Put them together, and -- magic!
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LA Philharmonic
An icon of the music world, and long-time Philadelphia Orchestra collaborator Charles Dutoit travels west for this concert in the City of Angels.
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
It's the almost-a-symphony! Brahms was so gun-shy about writing a "Symphony" that he wrote one and called it a piano concerto instead.
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Set aside any ideas you may have about Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto or how well the violin can be played (not kidding) because Kavakos has set a new standard.
The Cleveland Orchestra
There is nothing like the feeling of escaping winter and landing in a tropical location. In his own way, Beethoven also knew that feeling so it's only appropriate that the Cleveland Orchestra feature his vacation oeuvre during their winter residency in Miami.
The Cleveland Orchestra
The musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra are some of the best in the world, and you can feel their energy in this performance from their winter residency in sunny Miami.
Minnesota Orchestra
This week features one of the best violin concertos that you've never heard of. And, no one plays it better than Christian Teztlaff.
The Cleveland Orchestra
As spring has sprung for the most part the locale is less important, but I think the planners for the Cleveland Orchestra had a great idea when they decided to hold a few of their January concerts -- like this one -- in sunny Miami.
Minnesota Orchestra
Ever want to see exactly how well the speakers of your home stereo can perform? Here's your chance! This week's concert features William Walton's unabashedly lyric and very, very loud Symphony No. 1.
Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
The right hairstylist can make you look great. The same can be said for music. Mozart had a new wife who was a singer and to show off her modest ability (no really, she was just okay) he wrote this mass. And, helped her sound like a million bucks.
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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