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Soprano Christine Schäfer discusses what drew her to this Schubert song cycle and how her distinctive understanding of the poetry affects her interpretation of the piece, which is almost always performed by men. Click here to listen and download
Counter-tenor Robin Tyson discusses the music that the King’s Singers will perform for their holiday program at St. Ignatius Loyola and what it’s like to be a member of the ensemble, including how they create their distinctive sound. Click here to listen and download
Tenor Matthew Polenzani discusses how he selected the various works that he will perform on his upcoming recital including Schubert lieder, an operatic song set by Liszt, and a song cycle by Reynaldo Hahn. Click here to listen and download
Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky discusses his collaboration with Constantine Orbelian and Style of Five for his upcoming program of Russian vocal music from 19th century liturgy and opera arias to popular Soviet songs Click here to listen and download
William Christie, conductor of Les Arts Florissants, discusses why he chose to present this production with an all-male cast including nine counter-tenors, as was common when the work premiered. Click here to listen and download
London Symphony Orchestra conductor Sir Colin Davis discusses the challenges of performing Haydn’s rarely performed, joyous oratorio. Click here to listen and download
Sir Colin Davis, conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra, discusses the various versions of Mozart’s unfinished masterwork and why he has chosen to present the first completion. |
A special podcast devoted to the choral and opera masterworks and inspiring soloists that highlight the fall Great Performers season.
Christine Schäfer – Schubert’s Winterrreise
Robin Tyson of the King’s Singers – Holiday Program
Matthew Polenzani – Art of the Song Recital
Dmitri Hvorostovsky – A Survey of Russian Vocal Music
William Christie – Stefano Landi’s 
Sir Colin Davis – Haydn’s Creation
Sir Colin Davis – Mozart’s Requiem |
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