Episodes

English only

  • Jean-Jacques van Vlasselaer on “Happiness” in music

     English Feb 02, 2012 43:38

    In contrast to his defiant First Symphony, Brahms turned to an overall feeling of cheerfulness for his Symphony No. 2, a subtle work that displays the brilliance of the master...

  • Trevor Pinnock interviewed by Eric Friesen

     English Jan 12, 2012 40:06

    In this first of two interviews with Trevor Pinnock, writer and broadcaster Eric Friesen speaks with Maestro Pinnock about Handel's Messiah.

  • Susan Knight, from St. John’s NL

     English Nov 29, 2011 55:51

    Christopher, on tour with the NAC Orchestra in St. John's, interviews Susan Knight, founding director of Newfoundland's world-renowned Shallaway choir. Among the many themes explored in this edition of the...

  • 21e épisode : L’Orchestre du CNA et la Symphonie no 4 de Tchaïkovski

     Français Nov 03, 2011 51:39

    Entre le doux pizzicato des cordes et les cuivres éclatants du finale, la Quatrième symphonie de Tchaïkovski, qualifiée de « moitié barbare » par le New York Post en 1890,...

  • Episode 21: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

     English Nov 03, 2011 1:07:44

    The first of the 2011-12 season's "Explore the Symphony" podcasts examines the 4th Symphony of Tchaikovsky. From the quiet plucking of the strings to the bombastic brass in the finale,...

  • Paul Wells and Thomas Dausgaard explore Sibelius No. 1

     English Jun 20, 2011 21:52

    Canadian journalist Paul Wells explores Sibelius' Symphony No 1 in conversation with acclaimed conductor Maestro Thomas Dausgaard.

  • William Littler

     English Jun 17, 2011 35:12

    Italy was the programatic theme of the NACO concerts and pre-concert talks of October 6 & 7. "Capriccio Italien" was the title of talks which paired William Littler, the erudite...

  • “The Trumpet Shall Sound”

     English May 02, 2011 42:25

    A talented student trumpet player suffers a serious lip injury. In this edition of the NACOcast, Christopher follows the struggle to recover and explores the dangers facing eager young virtuosi.

  • Rob Kapilow

     English Mar 29, 2011 1:01:01

    This week, Marjolaine Fournier caught up with conductor, composer, commentator and broadcaster, Rob Kapilow in his dressing room at the NAC. They talked about what makes music great, and what...

  • Jonathan Biss, Pinchas Zukerman - Beethoven’s Spring Sonata

     English Mar 03, 2011 55:27

    It may still be winter in Ottawa, but as the days get longer Christopher gets more hopeful. A little Beethoven always helps! Jonathan Biss visits the NAC's Hexagon studio to...