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Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 12, No. 1, III. Rondo: Allegro
Beethoven Club of Memphis Concert Series - March 21, 2013 22:30 - 5 minutesTo celebrate its 125th anniversary the Beethoven Club in Memphis, Tennessee is producing a series of concerts featuring rising young artists.
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 12, No. 1, II. Tema con variazioni: Andante con moto
Beethoven Club of Memphis Concert Series - March 21, 2013 22:20 - 7 minutesTo celebrate its 125th anniversary the Beethoven Club in Memphis, Tennessee is producing a series of concerts featuring rising young artists.
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 12, No. 1, I. Allegro con brio
Beethoven Club of Memphis Concert Series - March 21, 2013 22:00 - 9 minutesTo celebrate its 125th anniversary the Beethoven Club in Memphis, Tennessee is producing a series of concerts featuring rising young artists.
Maestro 033: Sonatas for the New Year
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - January 06, 2012 23:48 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsHappy new year listeners. Welcome to indie classical spotlight. Today’s episode we will be playing several sonata pieces from our classical collection. After 35 years of success the world over, including many award-winning recordings and newly commissioned works, the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinso...
Maestro 032: Holiday Special 2011
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - December 02, 2011 23:29 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsHappy Holidays listeners! To observe the holiday season, we will be playing 6 holiday tracks from our classical collection. The London Fox Players "Deck The Halls" (mp3) from "Christmas - Woodwind" (Classic Fox Records) Buy at Amazon MP3 More On This Album Parthenia / A Consort of Viol...
Maestro 031: CORO 10 Year Anniversary
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - November 03, 2011 21:53 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsThis month we have a very exciting feature. We will be celebrating the 10th year of the recording label CORO which was established in 2001. Bringing together live concerts and recording plans has allowed The Sixteen to develop a glittering catalogue which now boasts over ninety releases, spannin...
Maestro 030: Bridge Records 30th Anniversary
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - October 06, 2011 19:07 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsBridge Records was founded in 1981 by the classical guitarist David Starobin, and his wife, the violinist, Becky Starobin. The company celebrates its 30th anniversary with a catalog of more than 400 CD and DVDs, as well as a music publishing arm and an artist management division. Both of the Sta...
Maestro 029: Beethoven Symphonies
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - September 14, 2011 21:07 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsToday we will be showcasing some of Beethoven's symphonies, including two tracks from our very special featured release from Avie Records titled "Beethoven: Symphony Nos 6 and 8" performed by Manchester Camerata and Douglas Boyd. Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Tiboris "Symphony No. 9, Op. ...
Maestro 028: Romantic Period Pieces
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - August 08, 2011 21:24 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsThis month on Maestro Independent Classical Spotlight we have a selection of four Romantic Period pieces from our classical collection. Amber Yiu Hsuan Liao "Piano Sonata No.18 in E-flat major, Op.31, No.3" (mp3) from "Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.18; Granados: Goyescas; Schumann: Humoreske" ...
Maestro 027: Opera Works & Songs
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - July 07, 2011 22:17 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsToday's episode will be centered around Opera Works & Songs from our classical collection. We have 4 pieces for you today, and we will end with a piece from our featured release, "Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor." Nicolai Ghiaurov, Sesto Bruscantini, Alfredo Kraus, Gundula Janowitz, Sena Jurina...
Maestro 026: Joseph Haydn
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - June 02, 2011 20:43 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsWelcome to the Maestro Classical Podcast. This is episode number 26 and we are featuring music from Joseph Haydn, with performances by the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, the Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra & Andreas Delfs....
Maestro 025: String Quartets
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - May 06, 2011 20:32 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsWelcome to Indie Classical Spotlight, where we feature independent classical artists, labels and composers. We have 5 pieces for you today, focusing on String Quartets. We also have a very special feature on the Hagen Quartett’s new anniversary album, “Hagen Quartett 30”. Each is a recent rel...
Under the Grid Episode 1
Under The Grid Podcast - April 14, 2011 03:13 - 2 minutes ★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin Leo, Krystal, Derek for the first time as they go Under the Grid. Trap Gunner, The World Ends With You, Eternal Sonata, and MineCraft are covered in this episode. See what games you've been missing.
Maestro 024: Spring
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - April 06, 2011 21:27 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsWelcome to Maestro Independent Classical Spotlight. On this episode we will be playing some pieces to celebrate the arrival of Spring. For more information on this episode, please read below. Carles Cases "Fotos" (mp3) from "Cine Español - vol.1 (Recomposed 6)" (Temps Record) Buy at iTune...
Maestro 023: Choral Works
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - March 05, 2011 00:51 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers from "Monteverdi: Selva morale e spirituale, Vol. 1" (Coro) Buy at iTunes Music Store More On This Album Without doubt, Monteverdi was the greatest of the early baroque European composers. He revolutionized the music of the theater and the church by his dr...
Beethoven Rocks! Symphony No. 9
Beethoven Rocks! - February 22, 2011 14:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThe Ninth Symphony is as big as Beethoven gets. By the time he wrote this symphony, he was near the end of his career—and he was also completely deaf. Visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org for even more, including an “Ode to Joy” sing-along!
Beethoven Rocks! Symphony No. 6, part 2
Beethoven Rocks! - February 15, 2011 14:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsBeethoven painted pictures with music in his Sixth Symphony, which is often called the Pastoral Symphony. In this episode, we learn about another scene, “Storm,” in which Beethoven paints a musical picture of a storm that brews in the distance, coming closer until it is right overhead. Visit arts...
Beethoven Rocks! Symphony No. 6, part 1
Beethoven Rocks! - February 08, 2011 14:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsBeethoven painted pictures with music in his Sixth Symphony, which is often called the Pastoral Symphony. In this episode, we take a closer look at a happy scene called “Peasants’ Merrymaking,” when the farmers gather in a field for an afternoon of eating, dancing and relaxing. Visit artsedge.ken...
Maestro 022: Valentine Special
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - February 04, 2011 19:55 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsWe have a few pieces selected for our Valentines Special. Enjoy and feel the love! Valery Gergiev, London Symphony Orchestra from "Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet" (LSO Live) Buy at Napster Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Amazon MP3 More On This Album LSO Live celebrates its tenth annivers...
Beethoven Rocks! Symphony No. 5, part 2
Beethoven Rocks! - February 01, 2011 14:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsBeethoven’s 5th Symphony is so famous, it even got sent into outer space, so that aliens can find it (seriously, check out our Art/Space podcast). In this episode, you will learn about the famous “da-da-da-DUM” motif in Symphony No. 5. Visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org for even more!
Beethoven Rocks! Symphony No. 5, part 1
Beethoven Rocks! - January 25, 2011 14:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsBeethoven’s 5th Symphony is so famous, it even got sent into outer space, so that aliens can find it (seriously, check out our Art/Space podcast). In this episode, you learn about Symphony No. 5 and get to know the composer’s basic tools including beat, rhythm, and pitch. Visit artsedge.kennedy-c...
Beethoven Rocks! Meet Mr. Big
Beethoven Rocks! - January 18, 2011 14:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsBeethoven’s greatest hits include Moonlight Sonata, Für Elise, “Ode to Joy,” and his famous Fifth Symphony. You might not recognize these titles, but you’re sure to know the melodies. You hear them today in movies, television, ring tones—and orchestral concert halls.
Maestro 021: Grammy Nominations
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - January 06, 2011 02:01 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsHappy New Year! We want to celebrate the New Year by congratulating our Rightsholder for their Grammy nominations. To view a full listing of Grammy nominee, click here. Below we have what albums received which Grammy nomination. Enjoy the episode! Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Gil Rose, Rin...
Maestro 020: IODA Favorite Holiday Special
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - December 02, 2010 17:41 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsIn this episode we wanted to celebrate the upcoming holidays with a few of our favorite pieces. We have also included a special sneak peak to Agustin Hadelich's new album, "Echoes of Paris"! We hope you enjoy the music. Everyone have a wonderful holiday and a fantastic New Year! Harry Christop...
Maestro 019: New World Records
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - October 28, 2010 21:17 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsNew World Records We will be featuring New World Records in today's episode. New World started in 1975; they were given a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation with a mandate to produce a 100-disc anthology of American music. New world continues to preserve neglected music of the past and supp...
Maestro 018: London Symphony Orchestra
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - September 30, 2010 21:55 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 26 ratingsLondon Symphony Orchestra Today's episode will be a special feature on the London Symphony Orchestra, also known as LSO. LSO is widely regarded to be one of the world's leading orchestras, with over 100 years of performing experience. LSO has performed all across the world and even recorded so...
Maestro 017: harmonia mundi
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - September 01, 2010 23:01 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsharmonia mundi France harmonia mundi was born in 1958 in Paris. In 1986 the group moved to Arles France, where they are still headquartered today. This group has always been known for their support for independent artist and classical music. Additionally they have been growing recognition for v...
Maestro Classical 016: Nocturnes for Summer Nights
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - July 30, 2010 20:17 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsMore about Nocturnes Leon Bosch, Sung-Suk Kang "Nocturne" (mp3) from "Virtuoso Double Bass" (Meridian Records) Buy at iTunes Music Store More On This Album The working relationship between Sung-Suk Kang and the distinguished double bass player Leon Bosch goes back to 1982, when both...
Maestro 015: Composers in 2010 pt. 2
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - June 23, 2010 23:05 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsMaestro Classical Podcast 015: Composers in 2010 pt. 2 featuring Max Richter, Rachel Grimes and Quartet San Francisco Max Richter "infra 4" (mp3) from "Infra" (Fat Cat Records) More On This Album Originally conceived as a Royal Ballet-commissioned collaboration between composer Max Ric...
014: Solo Feature: San Francisco Symphony
Maestro: Independent Classical Spotlight - March 19, 2010 00:09 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsToday’s episode will be our first ever, solo focus feature on the San Francisco Symphony aka SFS. SFS has a long history of presenting world premieres and receiving various awards. They recently received 3 Grammy awards for an album we will play today for Best Classical Album, Best Engineered ...