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Bernstein Symphonies from Simon Rattle and Antonio Pappano
24th Aug 2018by Katherine Cooper
Pianist Krystian Zimerman brings understated affection and Classical clarity to The Age of Anxiety with Rattle, whilst Pappano and his Roman orchestra emphasise the dramatic qualities of all three symphonies.
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Antonio Pappano on Bernstein
6th Aug 2018by Katherine Cooper
Ahead of the Bernstein centenary later this month, the conductor talks to Katherine about recording his three symphonies with the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia (out this Friday on Warner Classics).
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Angela Gheorghiu on Tosca and Eternamente
23rd Jan 2018by Katherine Cooper
Katherine talks to the Romanian soprano about returning to one of her signature-roles at Covent Garden this week, and her new album of verismo arias on Warner Classics.
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Noa Wildschut on Mozart
17th Oct 2017by David Smith
Rising star Noa Wildschut - a protégée of Anne-Sophie Mutter - talks to David about her debut disc, an all-Mozart programme with pianist Yoram Ish-Hurwitz and the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra under Gordan Nikolić.
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George Li – Live at the Mariinsky
4th Oct 2017by David Smith
David talks to the Chinese-American pianist about his debut recording on Warner Classics, featuring Chopin, Haydn, Liszt and Rachmaninov.
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Beatrice Rana on the Goldberg Variations
28th Mar 2017by Katherine Cooper
Katherine talks to the Italian pianist about tackling Bach's monumental cycle on tour and in the recording studio.
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Beatrice Rana on the Goldberg Variations
20th Mar 2017by Katherine Cooper
The Italian pianist talks to us about tackling Bach's monumental cycle on tour and in the recording studio.
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Sophie Pacini on Beethoven & Liszt
18th Oct 2016by Katherine Cooper
Katherine talks to the German-Italian pianist about her debut disc on Warner Classics.
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Alison Balsom on Légende
30th May 2016by Katherine Cooper
Katherine talks to the trumpet-player about her first recital disc with piano, out now on Warner Classics.
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John Wilson conducts music by Gershwin
6th May 2016by Katherine Cooper
Katherine enjoys the John Wilson Orchestra's latest album, featuring film music by George Gershwin.
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John Wilson on Gershwin in Hollywood
2nd May 2016by Katherine Cooper
Katherine talks to the conductor about his new disc, recorded live at the Albert Hall and released on Warner Classics this week.
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Beatrice Rana
16th Dec 2015by Katherine Cooper
Katherine talks to the Italian pianist about her debut concerto recording on Warner.
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Antonio Pappano conducts Verdi's Aida with Anja Harteros and Jonas Kaufmann
2nd Oct 2015by Katherine Cooper
Katherine enjoys a fantastic new recording of Aida with Jonas Kaufmann and Anja Harteros, conducted by Antonio Pappano.
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Harp Concertos from Anneleen Lenaerts
15th Sep 2015by David Smith
Harpist Anneleen Lenaerts talks to David about her new disc of concertos with the Brussels Philharmonic.
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José Serebrier on Dvorak
18th Jun 2015by David Smith
David talks to the conductor about his recently-completed Dvorak set, out now on Warner Classics.
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Music from principal woodwind players of the Berlin Philharmonic
16th Mar 2015by Katherine Cooper
Katherine enjoys solo albums from not one but three of the Berlin Philharmonic's finest wind players.
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French Opera Arias from Bryan Hymel and Piotr Beczala
23rd Feb 2015by Katherine Cooper
Katherine enjoys a double-whammy of new releases from two young star tenors - Bryan Hymel and Piotr Beczala.
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A road-trip with the Aurora Orchestra
13th Feb 2015by David Smith
David talks to the Orchestra's conductor Nicholas Collon about their innovative new American-inspired album.
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Cole Porter in Hollywood
6th Oct 2014by Katherine Cooper
Katherine listens to the John Wilson Orchestra's sparkling new collection of Cole Porter songs for the big screen.
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Alison Balsom performs trumpet music inspired by Paris
8th Sep 2014by Katherine Cooper
Katherine listens to trumpeter Alison Balsom's new disc of works and arrangements with a jazzy, Parisian flavour.