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Presto Music Classical Podcast

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Conversations from the world of classical music hosted by Presto Music's Paul Thomas, David Smith, Rob Cowan, Matt Ash and more. Guests have included artists such as Jess Gillam, Anna Lapwood and Patricia Kopatchinskaja, and respected writers and critics like Rob Cowan, David Hurwitz and Andrew Mellor. Visit us at www.prestomusic.com

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Two historic box sets were recently released on the Eloquence label, dedicated to recordings the Hungarian conductor Antal Doráti made in London in the late 1950s and 1960s for the Mercury lable. Primarily focussed on his tenure with the London Symph... more

Matthew Ash enjoyed a wide-ranging and free-wheeling conversation with pianist James Rhodes, coinciding with the release of new album, MANíA. In a coming together of two people passionate about piano music, they discuss everything from romance in Bac... more

Matthew Ash chats with Rufus Wainwright about the premiere recording of his Dream Requiem, the recordings of Verdi's Requiem that captured his attention from an early age, and some of the other inspirations behind his diverse musical explorations. He... more

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Rebeca Omordia
Pianist and African classical music pioneer
SOMM Records
Episode: Rebeca Omordia talks African Pianism
Sister Elred
Sister of the Poor Clares of Arundel
Poor Clares of Arundel
Episode: Nunconventional - The Poor Clares of Arundel on their second album for Decca
Sister Grasse
Sister of the Poor Clares of Arundel
Poor Clares of Arundel
Episode: Nunconventional - The Poor Clares of Arundel on their second album for Decca
Heloïse Werner
One of the UK's most exciting young composers and a founding member of the acclaimed quartet The Hermes Experiment.
Delphian Records
Episode: A Close-Up Look - Heloïse Werner on her latest solo album
Emma Werner
Heloïse's sister, a multi-talented person with a science background and involved in the collaborative project on Les Leçons du Mardi.
Episode: A Close-Up Look - Heloïse Werner on her latest solo album
Francesca Dego
Acclaimed violinist known for her interpretations of both classical and contemporary works
Episode: Doubling Brahms - Busoni and his violin concerto with Francesca Dego
Martin James Bartlett
Concert pianist known for his thematic programming and interpretations of classical works.
Warner Classics
Episode: An Invitation to the Dance - Storming the ‘barricades mystérieuses’ with Martin James Bartlett
Dr. Katie Bank
Leverholm Early Career Fellow in the Department of History, University of Birmingham, expert in musical visual culture of early modern England.
University of Birmingham
Episode: Tudor Wild Child - Thomas Weelkes with Dr Katie Bank

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Rob Cowan
Host known for his deep expertise in classical music and insightful discussions with great artists and writers.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
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    A great, great podcast about classical music releases. Comprehensive, authoritative, and insightful. Excellent source.

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James Rhodes shares some of his MANíA
Q: Are you planning to do this program live at all?
Rhodes admits that he hasn't memorized the program fully and prefers to rely on music during performances, even though he enjoys the live experience.
James Rhodes shares some of his MANíA
Q: So how did you go about choosing the actual pieces that you were going to include?
Rhodes shares how he wanted to include a Spanish composer and an Argentinian one, highlighting his personal connections and the fact that he intentionally selects a mix of accessible and challenging pieces.
Take me to your Lieder - Schubert in English with Roderick Williams, Rowan Pierce and Christopher Glynn
Q: What sparked the idea for the Schubert in English project?
It was driven by the desire to make Lieder more accessible to English-speaking audiences, breaking down language barriers that often deter people from attending song recitals.
Tudor Wild Child - Thomas Weelkes with Dr Katie Bank
Q: Have there been new bits of scholarship, new recordings, things like that, that have helped to bring him a bit back into the limelight?
Yes, since the 90s, scholarship has increasingly highlighted Weelkes' contributions and reevaluated prior misconceptions about his career.
Tudor Wild Child - Thomas Weelkes with Dr Katie Bank
Q: Was he a much bigger dog then than he is now?
While he was recognized in his time, mainly for his music circulating in manuscript, he has not achieved the same level of acknowledgment since.

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Engaging discussions on the multifaceted world of classical music are central to this podcast, highlighting a range of insights from prominent figures in the industry. Topics often revolve around the creative processes of notable musicians, the emotional impact of their works, and the evolving landscape of classical music in contemporary society. Listeners are introduced to a variety of themes, including personal anecdotes from artists about their inspirations, explorations of significant works, and the cultural histories associated with their compositions. The inclusion of guest experts, including artists and music critics, adds depth and authority to the conversations, making it an invaluable resource for both enthusiasts and newcomers al... more

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4. Heloïse Werner
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7. Martin James Bartlett
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