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Vocal Chords: Great Performers Spring 2009
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Conductor Ivor Bolton discusses one of Handel’s most revered works, Athalia, including its inspiration, the integration of the choir, and its influence on other great British oratorios. Click here to listen and download
Tenor Christoph Prégardien discusses the different approaches of composers Schumann and Wolf on the works of one poet and the importance of performing German lieder works, all part of his upcoming recital with pianist Michael Gees in the new Alice Tully Hall. Click here to listen and download
Conductor William Christie discusses the formation of Le Jardin de Voix, a vocal academy composed of the brightest young talent, and their upcoming performance of 17th and 18th century operatic works in the new Alice Tully Hall. Click here to listen and download
Well-known Bach interpreter Philippe Herreweghe, who is conducting the Collegium Vocale Gent Choir and Orchestra in Bach’s Mass in B minor, discusses the creation of this monumental work and the ensemble’s interpretation of the score and vocal line. Click here to listen and download
Tenor Mark Padmore discusses his interpretation of Schubert’s song cycle Die schöne Müllerin and how he prepared for his role in the new Vladimir Martynov opera Vita Nuova, both to be performed during the Alice Tully Hall Opening Nights Festival this month. |
Hosted by Renée Fleming, Vocal Chords is a podcast series focusing on the choral and vocal masterworks that highlight the spring Great Performers season, all performed in the dramatically transformed Alice Tully Hall. 
Ivor Bolton – April 8, 2009
Christoph Prégardien – Match 25, 2009
William Christie – March 11, 2009
Philippe Herreweghe – February 25, 2009
Mark Padmore – February 11, 2009
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