http://www.barbican.org.uk/music en ℗ & © 2011 Barbican Centre The classical music podcast for the Barbican Barbican Classical Music Podcast Go behind the scenes at the Barbican and listen to exclusive interviews with the world's greatest classical music artists, orchestras and ensembles. The Barbican Centre in London features the world's hottest artists in jazz, folk, world, roots, soul, country, contemporary classical and the more experimental ends of rock, pop and electronica. Look out for our podcast in the iTunes Store every month, with exclusive interviews, lots of good music and backstage reports. Barbican Classical Music peter.ditoro@barbican.org.uk Barbican Classical Music Podcast Les Arts Florissants co-director Paul Agnew talks to Catherine Bott about Monteverdi’s controversial Fifth Book of Madrigals. Ahead of their performance of Monteverdi’s Fifth Book of Madrigals at the Barbican on 15 June, Catherine Bott travels to Paris to speak to Les Arts Florissant’s director for this project, Paul Agnew about these multi-voiced songs of life and love and the intriguing controversy that surrounded them after they were completed. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_monteverdi_madrigals.mp3 Wed, 29 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 20:30 Classical, classical music, barbican, London, Monteverdi, madrigals, Paul Agnew, William Christie, Baroque, L’Orfeo, opera, choir Barbican Contemporary Music Catherine Bott explores Handel’s Imeneo and talks to Christopher Hogwood along the way In this edition, Catherine Bott talks to AAM founder Christopher Hogwood as he continues his celebrated cycle of Handel operas at the Barbican with a classic but surprising tale of piracy, lost love and a journey to the underworld. Premiered in 1740, Imeneo was Handel's "farewell to Italian opera" and contains all the vivid characterisation and drama he had been perfecting over the previous decade. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_imeneo.mp3 Fri, 3 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 21:20 Classical, classical music, barbican, London, Handel, opera, David Daniels, Christopher Hogwood, Baroque Barbican Contemporary Music Sandy Burnett presents a special edition live from our 2013-14 season launch. Broadcaster Sandy Burnett presents this special edition Barbican Classical Music podcast live from our 2013-14 season launch. We introduce you to our packed programme of concerts and speak to representatives from our resident and associate orchestras and ensembles about their seasons. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_1314_launch.mp3 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT 21:20 Classical, classical music, barbican, London, Valery Gergiev, London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Academy of Ancient Music, Britten Sinfonia, Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig Barbican Contemporary Music Ben Eshmade explores John Adams's latest work, his epic oratorio The Gospel According to the Other Mary On 16 March, Barbican audiences will finally get to hear the European premiere of 'The Gospel According to the Other Mary', John Adams and Peter Sellars's hugely anticipated follow up to the Nativity oratorio El Niño. This epic oratorio for orchestra, chorus and soloists will be performed by the LA Phil and led by Gustavo Dudamel who describes the piece as "one of the most important works for our time". Ben Eshmade speaks to the key people involved in this project and explores its journey from inception to realisation. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_the_gospel_adams.mp3 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT 32:04 Classical, classical music, barbican, London, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel,  John Adams, Peter Sellars,  Kelley O’connor, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Vivier, Debussy Barbican Contemporary Music The second part of our exclusive interview with violinist and conductor, Maxim Vengerov. In the second part of our Maxim Vengerov podcast, Maxim continues discussing his passion for teaching music, his charity work with UNICEF, MIGDAL and MIAGI and the programme for his Barbican recital on Wed 20 Feb, which includes Beethoven, Schubert, Franck and Saint-Saëns. Find out how old Vengerov was when he gave his first music lesson, made his first recording and why solo performing is like driving a Formula 1 car! http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_vengerov_pt2.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT 32:04 Classical, classical music, barbican, London, EMI, stradivarius, Maxim Vengerov, conductor, warner, gramophone, bbc music magazine Barbican Contemporary Music An exclusive interview with one of the world's greatest classical stars, violinist and conductor, Maxim Vengerov. In discussion with Jon Tolansky, Vengerov recalls his strict musical education in communist Russia, his attempt as a ten year-old to learn Paganini's Violin Concerto No 1 in just ten days, and how his fledgling conducting career has changed his approach to performance. Also hear Vengerov like never before, playing electric viola in snippets from Benjamin Yusupov's extraordinary-sounding Viola Tango Rock Concerto. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_vengerov_pt1.mp3 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT 21:38 Classical, classical music, barbican, London, EMI, stradivarius, Maxim Vengerov, conductor, warner, gramophone, bbc music magazine Barbican Contemporary Music Catherine Bott explores the wonderful stories behind Handel's Radamisto and talks to David Daniels along the way Speaking with Catherine Bott, countertenor David Daniels and scholar Jonathan Keats explore the rich musical characterisations in Handel's Radamisto, from bloodthirsty tyrant Tiridate, to the wonderfully moving presentation of love between husband and wife, Radamisto and Zenobia. Among other topics, Daniels and Keats also discuss the historical context and topicality of Radamisto's theme of dynastic intrigue, how Handel dealt with the prima-donnas of the 18th Century and the simple key to the beauty of Handel's writing that reaches 'right to the core of the soul'. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_radamisto_daniels.mp3 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT 21:59 Classical, classical music, barbican, London, Handel, opera, David Daniels, Harry Bicket, Baroque, royal academy Barbican Contemporary Music A special edition podcast celebrating the Barbican and London Symphony Orchestra's relationship over the past 30 years To coincide with the Barbican's 30th Anniversary, we focus on our Resident Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, who celebrates 30 years at the Barbican. We speak to the Orchestra, the LSO's Managing Director Kathryn McDowell as well as featuring interviews with former conductor of the LSO, Mstislav Rostropovich, the LSO's President, Sir Colin Davies and Principal Conductor, Valery Gergiev. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_lso_spotlight.mp3 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT 54:15 classical, classical music, barbican, London, Grammy Award, LSO Live, Rostropovich, Colin Davies, Valery Gergiev, Olympics, Harry Potter, Star Wars Barbican Contemporary Music Joyce DiDonato talks to us exclusively about her latest project 'Drama Queens' which she will be performing at the Barbican on 6 Feb Superstar mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato chats with Warwick Thompson about the extreme emotions on display in her new album Drama Queens, the delights and challenges of singing to the Barbican audience, and 'the most inventive, gorgeous, stunning, dramatic gown' she has ever seen – which she will wear at the Barbican on 6 Feb http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_didonato.mp3 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT 23:40 Classical, classical music, barbican, London, Grammy Award, Vivienne Westwood, EMI Classics, Virgin Classics, Haydn, Monteverdi Barbican Contemporary Music An exclusive interview with Les Arts Florissants musical director, William Christie, ahead of their performance of Handel's Belshazzar at the Barbican on 13 Dec. When Les Arts Florissants return to the Barbican in December, they bring with them Handel's oratorio Belshazzar, a biblical story of Babylonian binge-drinking, bacchanalia, and battles. Catherine Bott travels to Paris to meet William Christie, conductor of Les Arts Florissants, and discuss the plot, characters, music, and cast in their upcoming performance of what Christie labels ‘some of the best music [Handel] ever wrote'. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_florissants_Christie.mp3 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMT 27:18 Classical, classical music, barbican, London, Paul Agnew, William Christie, choir, Handel Barbican Contemporary Music An exclusive interview with opera icon Renée Fleming ahead of her recital at the Barbican next month. Renée Fleming talks to us about the mesmerising programme she has in store for her concert at the Barbican on December 9th. In discussion with Jon Tolansky, Fleming touches on topics ranging from romantic poetry and lieder composition, to the fascinating personal and musical relationships of the composers Wolf, Mahler, Schoenberg, Zemlinsky, and Korngold, revealing an intriguing historic trajectory to her programme. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_fleming.mp3 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMT 27:18 Classical, classical music, barbican, London, Renee Fleming, Met Opera Live, Soprano, Decca classics Barbican Contemporary Music An exclusive interview with one of our today's most remarkable musicians, the virtuoso pianist Evgeny Kissin, ahead of his recital at the Barbican next month. Russian pianist Evgeny Kissin may be only 41, but such has been his astonishing career that he is already considered a legendary interpreter of acclaimed skill and insight and is now considered one of our age's most remarkable musicians. A child prodigy, he first recorded aged 13, and in the three decades since has embraced the monuments of the pianist's repertoire. Jon Tolansky catches up with him ahead of his recital at the Barbican next month. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_kissin.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMT 25:39 Classical, classical music, barbican, London, Evgeny Kissin, Maxim Vengerov, piano, pianists, prodigy, EMI Classics Barbican Contemporary Music A monstrously wild podcast to celebrate Oliver Knussen's acclaimed opera double bill, Where the Wild Things Are and Higglety Pigglety Pop! On Nov 3, enter the weird and wonderful world of Maurice Sendak's much-loved books for children and see his iconic drawings brought to life in these wildly imaginative operas by Oliver Knussen. In this edition, we look at how these new productions have come together from its beginnings to the dress rehearsal for the first performance at the Aldeburgh Festival before it comes to the Barbican later this year. Along the way, we speak to director and designer, Netia Jones, costume designers, monsters, Jenny the Dog, and Max himself. These performances take place during BBC SO's Total Immersion weekend, celebrating Oliver Knussen at 60. Book your tickets now and ‘Let the wild rumpus start!' http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_wild_things.mp3 Wed, 5 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT 29:00 Classical, music, barbican, London, Maurice Sendak, where the wild things are, Netia jones, britten sinfonia, bbc symphony orchestra, opera, Glyndebourne Barbican Contemporary Music One of the most influential composers of the 20th century is turning 75 this year. Listen to this new, exclusive interview with Philip Glass by Ben Eshmade, as we look forward to see him live in London for two already sold-out concerts in December 2012. For this rare interview, the great American composer chats to Ben Eshmade in a London cab, ahead of the celebrations for his 75th birthday at the Barbican Centre in London. Featuring plenty of Philip Glass's music and insights into his work, his legendary collaborations, his beginnings, the “music world” and the “music business” and some Schoenberg records which took five years to sell in his father's record store… http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_podcast_philip_glass_at_75.mp3 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT 26:00 Philip Glass, minimalism, barbican, London, new york, classical music Barbican Classical Music Marcus O'Dair and Ben Eshmade profile our new Associate Ensemble, Britten Sinfonia. Britten Sinfonia is 20 years old this year and continues to surprise and inspire with its visionary artist collaborations, cutting-edge programming and irrepressible verve. Ahead of their first season as Associate Ensemble at the Barbican, Marcus O'Dair and Ben Eshmade speak to artists and key members from the orchestra about their exciting year ahead. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_may_2012_britten_sinfonia.mp3 Fri, 8 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT 22:02 Classical music, barbican, London, Britten, Britten Sinfonia, Bostridge, Ibragimova, Where the Wild Thing Are, Oliver Knussen, Moondog, Muhly, Bach, MacMillan, Prokofiev, Purcell Barbican Classical Music A special edition podcast to celebrate the European Premiere at the Barbican of Gerald Barry's opera The Importance of Being Earnest In this edition we look at how Oscar Wilde's enduringly popular play ‘The Importance of Being Earnest' has been transformed by composer Gerald Barry from the stage and cinema screen into a fantastic new opera.  Prior to the European premiere at the Barbican on 26 April we brought together some of the opera's and Oscar Wilde's biggest champions to discuss the opera in more detail: Stephen Fry, Fiona Shaw, composer Gerald Barry and Thomas Adès who will be conducting the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group in the performances in both London and Birmingham. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/The_Importance_of_Being_Earnest_Podcast.mp3 Mon, 5 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT 22:15 Classical, music, barbican, London, Stephen Fry, Fiona Shaw, Thomas Adès, Gerald Barry, Oscar Wilde, Earnest, Plays, literature, opera, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group Barbican Classical Music Sandy Burnett presents a special edition Barbican Classical music podcast live from our 2012-13 Classical music season launch Broadcaster Sandy Burnett presents this special edition Barbican Classical Music podcast live from our 2012-13 Classical Music season launch.  In this edition, we introduce you to our packed programme of concerts and speak to representatives from our Resident Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, our Associate Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and our two new Associate Ensembles, the Academy of Ancient Music and Britten Sinfonia.  Highlights from our 2012-13 season include 11 world premieres, 11 UK premieres and appearances from world-class artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Evgeny Kissin, Maxim Vengerov, Juan Diego Flórez and Cecilia Bartoli. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/Barbican_Classical_Music_podcast_2012_13_launch.mp3 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT 20:40 Classical, music, barbican, London, BBC, Symphony, Orchestra, Britten, Sinfonia, Academy, Ancient, Gergiev, Davis, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Kavakos, Dudamel, Elder, Pappano, Bostridge, DiDonato, Fleming, Ibragimova, Jansen, Monteverdi, Gardiner Barbican Classical Music Edward Seckerson talks to the Academy of Ancient music's Music Director, Richard Egarr. The Academy of Ancient Music's energised, sparky and engaged performances of baroque and classical music have thrilled audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years, with live concerts on every continent except Antarctica and over 300 Brit and Grammy Award-winning recordings. Writer and broadcaster Edward Seckerson talks to the AAM's Music Director, Richard Egarr, about their new appointment as an Associate Ensemble of the Barbican, the history of the AAM and their exciting series of concerts during the Barbican's 2012-13 season. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_richard_egarr.mp3 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT 18:40 Classical, music, barbican, London, baroque, Richard Egarr, Edward Seckerson, Bach, Handel, Monteverdi, oratorio, choral, chamber Barbican Classical Music Marcus O'Dair and Ben Eshmade explore Jonathan Harvey's rich operatic fantasy, Wagner Dream. On its world premiere in Luxembourg in 2007, the Guardian placed Jonathan Harvey's Wagner Dream on the lengthening list of operas by British composers that urgently need a staging here. Finally, on 29 January, this thrilling work will have its UK premiere as a semi-staged performance in the Barbican Hall with Martyn Brabbins conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Marcus O'Dair and Ben Eshmade speak to the key people involved in this project and unearth the delights and surprises that are in store. Part of BBC SO's Total Immersion Weekend (28 – 29 Jan) celebrating the life and music of Jonathan Harvey. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_classical_podcast_wagner_dream.mp3 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT 18:40 Classical, music, barbican, London, Jonathan Harvey, opera, Wagner, Ben Eshmade, Marcus O'Dair, Roderick Williams, Claire Booth, Martyn Brabbins, Orpha Phelan, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Barbican Classical Music Edward Seckerson talks to the Gewandhaus Orchestra's chief conductor, Riccardo Chailly - A Barbican International Associate residency The Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig can proudly claim the title as the world's oldest symphony orchestra and boasts an enviably prestigious roll-call of conductors including today's highly acclaimed chief conductor Riccardo Chailly.  Writer and broadcaster Edward Seckerson talks to Riccardo Chailly about his approach to performing all of Beethoven's Symphonies, the Gewandhaus Orchestra's rich history and unique sound, and why their first residency as International Associates of the Barbican is so important to the Orchestra.  Music clips taken from the Orchestra's latest Beethoven Symphonic Cycle recording for Decca http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/classical_music_podcast_oct_2011.mp3 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT 21:53 classical, music, barbican, London, Riccardo Chailly, Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig, Beethoven, Symphonies, Decca, Edward Seckerson, Colin Matthews, International associate, Carlo Boccadoro, Steffen Schleiermacher, Bruno Mantovani, Friedrich Cerha Barbican Classical Music Edward Seckerson talks to Jamie Bernstein in the Bernstein family home in New York The New York Philharmonic return to the Barbican as an International Associate Orchestra bringing with them the glitz, glamour and grandeur of the Big Apple!  Under music director Alan Gilbert, the orchestra present four stunning concerts, each featuring music with a special connection to New York.  Highlights include Mahler's Ninth Symphony, concerts with Lang Lang and Joyce DiDonato, a Young People's Concert and creative learning activities.  Writer and broadcaster Edward Seckerson catches up with Jamie Bernstein in the Bernstein family home in New York and talks to her about her father, the New York Philharmonic's forthcoming residency and her involvement with the orchestra's legendary Young People's Concerts. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/classical_music_podcast_dec_2011.mp3 Tue, 6 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT 22:31 lassical, music, barbican, London, New York, New York Philharmonic, Joyce DiDonato, Lang Lang, Edward Seckerson, Leonard Bernstein, Jamie Bernstein, International associate, Alan Gilbert, Thomas Adès, Copland, Mahler, Young People's concert