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Episodes

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  • On Hearing

     English Jul 08, 2008 30:00

    Christopher explores hearing, and the loss thereof, as it relates to orchestral musicians and audiences in general.

  • “A Prophetic Conversation”

     English Jun 09, 2008 30:30

    Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony is one of the great works of programmatic music in the orchestral repertoire. Christopher examines the thoughtful insights of musicologist Owen Jander in a study of the...

  • Episode 5: Bruckner Symphony No. 9

     English Jun 06, 2008 45:05

    Jean-Jacques van Vlasselaer and Marjolaine Fournier explore the music of Bruckner and the man behind the music.

  • “Clown of the Orchestra”

     English May 14, 2008 28:30

    Christopher discusses primates, brontosauri and other musical influences in a wide ranging examination of his favourite orchestral instrument.

  • Episode 4: Brahms Symphony No. 4

     English May 13, 2008 42:45

    Jean-Jacques van Vlasselaer and Marjolaine Fournier explore the life and times of Johannes Brahms and his 4th Symphony.

  • Andrew Litton (encore)

     English May 09, 2008 39:10

    Conductor Andrew Litton returns to lead the NAC Orchestra on May 14-15. Here is an encore presentation of the wide-ranging chat that NACOcast host Christopher Millard had with the Grammy...

  • NAC Orchestra 2008/09 Season Preview

     English Mar 27, 2008 55:20

    Christopher takes you on an hour-long exploration of the NAC Orchestra's recently announced 2008-2009 season, complete with musical excerpts from the NAC Orchestra audio archives and Naxos Canada.

  • Strauss Oboe Concerto with Charles Hamann

     English Jan 18, 2008 30:00

    In this first NACOcast of 2008, Christopher focuses on Richard Strauss' Oboe Concerto with special guest Charles Hamann, principal oboe, National Arts Centre Orchestra.

  • Episode 3: Shostakovich Symphony No. 9

     English Jan 07, 2008 18:00

    Discover Shostakovich's "anti-war" symphony. His 9th Symphony is one of the composer's shorter symphonies, a totally non-serious, unpretentious piece shot through with sardonic humour, verve and wit.

  • Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto with Jon Kimura Parker

     English Dec 14, 2007 53:30

    Christopher's guest is the ebullient Canadian pianist Jon Kimura Parker, a virtuoso star who is also known for his outgoing personality and cheerful sense of humour. Jackie and Christopher discuss...