Sony BMG Masterworks' Podcasts

Betty Buckley & Kenny Werner - Quintessence Part 3

Masterworks Podmaster — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:34:20 +0000

Betty Buckley & Kenny Werner talk about their process in creating the album Quintessence (Part 3 of 3).

The 5 Browns Chapter 9 - Browns In Blue

Masterworks Podmaster — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:27:42 +0000

The Browns discuss their third recording “Browns In Blue.”

RECOMMENDED: “BROWNS IN BLUE” available @ Amazon and iTunes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: The5Browns.com

The 5 Browns Chapter 8 - No Boundaries

Masterworks Podmaster — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:19:19 +0000

The Browns discuss their second album “No Boundaries.”

RECOMMENDED: NO BOUNDARIES” available @ Amazon and iTunes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: The5Browns.com

The 5 Browns Chapter 7

Masterworks Podmaster — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:14:55 +0000

The Browns discuss their first album “The 5 Browns.”

RECOMMENDED: THE 5 BROWNS” available @ Amazon and iTunes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: The5Browns.com

Betty Buckley - Quintessence Part 2

Masterworks Podmaster — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:23:45 +0000

Betty Buckley talks about the tracks and recording of her new album Quintessence (Part 2 of 3 Episodes).

Leon Fleisher - Episode 4

Masterworks Podmaster — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:01:47 +0000

On a very special podcast episode, Leon Fleisher comments on several of his classic tracks taken from “The Essential Leon Fleisher” collection.

RECOMMENDED: “The Essential Leon Fleisher” Amazon.com | iTunes

ADDITION INFORMATION: SONY BMG Masterworks

Betty Buckley - Quintessence Part 1

admin — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:56:44 +0000

Betty Buckley talks abut her new album Quintessence (Part 1 of 3 Episodes).

Leon Fleisher - Episode 3

Masterworks Podmaster — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:31:30 +0000

Masterworks sits down with the great Leon Fleisher to discuss focal dystonia and playing with his left hand.

RECOMMENDED: “The Essential Leon Fleisher” Amazon.com | iTunes

ADDITION INFORMATION: SONY BMG Masterworks

Chapter 6 - Selecting Music to Record

Masterworks Podmaster — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:24:08 +0000

The Browns discuss how they music to record.

RECOMMENDED: “BROWNS IN BLUE” available @ Amazon and iTunes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: The5Browns.com

The Music of Masterworks - January & February 2008

Masterworks Podmaster — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:13:24 +0000

In this installment, we highlight Betty Buckley’s latest album Quintessence, celebrate Leon Fleisher, discuss Stephen Sondheim and pay tribute to Julian Bream. David Foil hosts.

Chapter 5 - The Power of Music

Masterworks Podmaster — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:27:43 +0000

The Browns discuss the true power of music.

RECOMMENDED: “BROWNS IN BLUE” available @ Amazon and iTunes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: The5Browns.com

Leon Fleisher - Episode 2

Masterworks Podmaster — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:23:30 +0000

Masterworks sits down with the great Leon Fleisher to discuss the Brahms D Minor Concerto, Schabel, Szell, Bernstein and recording for Epic Records.

RECOMMENDED: “The Essential Leon Fleisher” Amazon.com | iTunes

ADDITION INFORMATION: SONY BMG Masterworks

Leon Fleisher - Episode 1

Masterworks Podmaster — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:12:05 +0000

Masterworks sits down with the great Leon Fleisher to discuss his early influences, teachers, recording career and focal dystonia.

RECOMMENDED: “The Essential Leon Fleisher” Amazon.com | iTunes

ADDITION INFORMATION: SONY BMG Masterworks

Stephen Sondheim Remastered Classics

Masterworks Podmaster — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:25:11 +0000

Richard Jay-Alexander talks Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, Into The Woods and Merrily We Roll Along.

Vocussion

Masterworks Podmaster — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:44:33 +0000

Yo-Yo and members of The Silk Road Ensemble discuss the composition “Vocussion” taken from their album “New Impossibilities.”

RECOMMENDED: “New Impossibilities” Amazon.com | iTunes

ADDITION INFORMATION: SilkRoadProject.org

Night Of The Flying Horses

Masterworks Podmaster — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:41:20 +0000

Yo-Yo and members of The Silk Road Ensemble discuss the composition “Night Of The Flying Horses” taken from their album “New Impossibilities.”

RECOMMENDED: “New Impossibilities” Amazon.com | iTunes

ADDITION INFORMATION: SilkRoadProject.org

Hairspray - Original Broadway Cast Recording

Masterworks Podmaster — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:36:09 +0000

Our Broadway musical Guru, Richard Jay-Alexander, celebrates the cast recording of Hairspray.

The Music of Masterworks - December 2007

Masterworks Podmaster — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:36:03 +0000

In this installment, we feature two holiday gems, a superb Beethoven SACD from Paavo Järvi and the Broadway cast recording of Hairspray. David Foil hosts.

The Silent City

Masterworks Podmaster — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:31:22 +0000

Yo-Yo and members of The Silk Road Ensemble discuss the composition “The Silent City” taken from their album “New Impossibilities.”

RECOMMENDED: “New Impossibilities” Amazon.com | iTunes

ADDITION INFORMATION: SilkRoadProject.org

The Music of Masterworks - November 2007

Masterworks Podmaster — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:21:11 +0000

In this installment, we talk with Betty Buckley about her newly released debut recording 1967, our Artist Spotlight is Wynton Marsalis, Richard Jay-Alexander puts on his love beads and talks about the historical musical and the deluxe collector’s edition recording of “Hair.” Plus, we focus on the brilliant Living Stereo series. David Foil hosts.

Hair - Deluxe Collector’s Edition

Masterworks Podmaster — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:22:49 +0000

Richard Jay-Alexander puts on his love beads and recounts the musical Hair and the Deluxe Collector’s Edition recording.

Chapter 4 - Five Part Piano Music

Masterworks Podmaster — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:03:39 +0000

Desirae, Deondra, Gregory, Melody and Ryan discuss the challenges in finding and playing music written for five pianos.

RECOMMENDED: “BROWNS IN BLUE” available @ Amazon and iTunes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: The5Browns.com

Galloping Horses

Masterworks Podmaster — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:45:19 +0000

Yo-Yo and members of The Silk Road Ensemble discuss the composition “Galloping Horses” taken from their album “New Impossibilities.”

RECOMMENDED: “New Impossibilities” Amazon.com | iTunes

ADDITION INFORMATION: SilkRoadProject.org

Betty Buckley 1967 - Part 2

Masterworks Podmaster — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:12:06 +0000

Betty talks about her first recording, 1967.

Betty Buckley 1967 - Part 1

admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:52:21 +0000

Betty talks about her musical upbringing and singing.

Betty Buckley 1967 - Richard Jay-Alexander

admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:32:48 +0000

Producer Richard Jay-Alexander talks about convincing Betty Buckley to release her very first recording from 1967.

Chapter 3 - Helping One Another

Masterworks Podmaster — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:12:27 +0000

Deondra, Melody and Ryan talk about helping each other out.

RECOMMENDED: “BROWNS IN BLUE” available @ Amazon and iTunes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: The5Browns.com

Arabian Waltz

Masterworks Podmaster — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:08:26 +0000

Yo-Yo and members of The Silk Road Ensemble discuss the composition “Arabian Waltz” taken from their album “New Impossibilities.”

RECOMMENDED: “New Impossibilities” Amazon.com | iTunes

ADDITION INFORMATION: SilkRoadProject.org

Chapter 2 - The Classical Bug

Masterworks Podmaster — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:57:35 +0000

Gregory, Melody and Desirae talk of their early introduction to classical music.

RECOMMENDED: “BROWNS IN BLUE” available @ Amazon and iTunes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: The5Browns.com

Chapter 1 - How This Whole Thing Started

Masterworks Podmaster — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:02:40 +0000

Deondra, Gregory, Melody, Desirae and Ryan talk about how they found the piano, how they developed their musical impressions, their albums, music and more.

RECOMMENDED: “BROWNS IN BLUE” available @ Amazon and iTunes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: The5Browns.com

Grease - Max and Laura

admin — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:49:27 +0000

Laura Osnes and Max Crumm interview each other.

The Music of Masterworks - October 2007

Masterworks Podmaster — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:45:29 +0000

In this installment, we talk with the 5 Browns, our Artist Spotlight is Kristin Chenoweth, Masterworks Broadway celebrates the 2007 production of Grease and we dig into a dynamic work from Danny Elfman. David Foil hosts.

Nathan Gunn - Just Before Sunrise (Part 5)

Masterworks Podmaster — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:23:16 +0000

On his final podcast installment, Nathan talks about the songs “Jam Tart” and “This Heart That Flutters.”

RECOMMENDED: “JUST BEFORE SUNRISE” available @ Amazon and iTunes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: NathanGunn.com

Broadway Scene Stealers - The Women

admin — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:55:37 +0000

Phenom Broadway producer and expert Richard Jay-Alexander celebrates the Playbill Editors’ Choice collection “Broadway Scene Stealers - The Women.”

Broadway Scene Stealers - The Men

admin — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:53:43 +0000

Phenom Broadway producer and expert Richard Jay-Alexander celebrates the Playbill Editors’ Choice collection “Broadway Scene Stealers - The Men.”

Grease-Max Crumm

admin — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:39:14 +0000

Max Crumm talk about his role as Danny in the 2007 Broadway production of Grease.

Shristi

Masterworks Podmaster — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:15:49 +0000

On this special edition podcast, join Yo-Yo and members of The Silk Road Ensemble as they explore a selection of compositions from their album “New Impossibilities.” On this episode, Yo-Yo and tabla virtuoso Sandeep Das discuss the track “Shristi.”

RECOMMENDED: “New Impossibilities” Amazon.com | iTunes

ADDITION INFORMATION: SilkRoadProject.org

Grease-Laura Osnes

admin — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:37:29 +0000

Laura Osnes talks about her new role as Sandy in the 2007 Broadway production of Grease.

Nathan Gunn - Just Before Sunrise (Part 4)

Masterworks Podmaster — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:18:45 +0000

On the fourth installment, Nathan talks about the title track “Time,” “The Secret Marriage” (featuring Eldar) and “When You Are Old and Grey.”

RECOMMENDED: “JUST BEFORE SUNRISE” available @ Amazon and iTunes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: NathanGunn.com

Grease - Kathleen Marshall (Part 2)

Masterworks Podmaster — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:41:40 +0000

Kathleen Marshall talks about the 2007 Broadway production of the musical Grease.

Grease - Kathleen Marshall (Part 1)

Masterworks Podmaster — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:39:50 +0000

Director, Choreographer and Judge Kathleen Marshall talks about casting the 2007 Broadway production of the musical Grease.

Special Artist Focus Podcast: John Corigliano “The Red Violin Concerto”

Masterworks Podmaster — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:30:17 +0000

On this special artist focus podcast, The Music of Masterworks features Academy-award winning composer John Corigliano as he discusses the new work “The Red Violin Concerto” and the superb violinist Joshua Bell.

***** iTunes customer review …

“Corigliano’s new Red Violin Concerto is destined to become one of the great concertos of our time…there is something here for everyone.”

- Modern Classic, iTunes - Sept. 2007

THE RED VIOLIN CONCERTO: Amazon.com | iTunes

FOR MORE INFORMATION: John Corigliano

Nathan Gunn - Just Before Sunrise (Part 3)

Masterworks Podmaster — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:19:33 +0000

On the third installment, Nathan talks about the title track “Just Before Sunrise,” the wonderful duet “Feels Like Home ” (featuring Kristin Chenoweth) and the deeply profound Gene Scheer composition “Say Anything.”

RECOMMENDED: “JUST BEFORE SUNRISE” available @ Amazon and iTunes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: NathanGunn.com

Special Artist Focus Podcast: Joshua Bell “The Red Violin Concerto”

Masterworks Podmaster — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:54:26 +0000

On this special artist focus podcast, The Music of Masterworks features violinist Joshua Bell breaking down his work on the Academy-award winning film “The Red Violin” and the new John Corigliano album and composition “The Red Violin Concerto.”

A recent amazon.com customer review …

Five SPECTACULAR Stars!! A marvelous, dramatic live premier performance by the violinist and orchestra and a mesmerizingly adventurous performance by the violinist & pianist duo!! The last time they met, Grammy-award winning violin virtuoso Joshua Bell joined forces with the brilliant classical composer John Corigliano on the soundtrack to the François Gira film “The Red Violin” and it won an Academy Award. That 20 track soundtrack has been re-imagined by Mr Corigliano into a wonderful four movement composition called “The Red Violin Concerto” which is performed here brilliantly by Mr Bell, conductor Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. The piece is dedicated to Mr Corigliano’s father. In addition, there is the five movement “Sonata for Violin and Piano” performed by Mr Bell and the amazing pianism of Jeremy Denk.

The ‘Pieces De Resistance’, the best of the best, begin with the Red Violin Concerto’s ‘knock-out’ of a 16 minute multi-layered, multi-tempo “Chaconne” movement that runs the gamut of emotions from ethereal to intense, from arco to pizzacato, beautifully played by Joshua Bell and supported by Ms Alsop and the orchestra. A ‘Tour de Force’ in one movement! That’s followed by ‘castanet’-like accents, skittering notes, and a marvelous dissonant waltz in the second “Pianissimo Scherzo” movement with Mr Bell playing like a dervish, displaying a wonderful tone. And lastly, the thrilling ‘train ride’ of the final “Accelerando” movement with Bell playing hard, fast, and heartfelt amid orchestral cacophony full of surprises. The “Sonata for Violin and Piano” is almost a microcosm of the Concerto with beautiful themes, especially the plaintive “Lento”, taunt violin soliloquies, and technical bowed fireworks abounding. Joshua Bell, Ms Alsop and the orchestra, and Mr Denk are absolutely superb as is the composer Mr Corigliano. Kudos to all concerned!! My Highest Recommendation. Five HUGE Stars

- Amazon.com - Sept. 2007

THE RED VIOLIN CONCERTO: Amazon.com | iTunes

FOR MORE INFORMATION: JoshuaBell.com

Nathan Gunn - Just Before Sunrise (Part 2)

Masterworks Podmaster — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:39:54 +0000

On the second installment, Nathan talks about creating an album of songs that soothe your soul and offer a little peace to your hectic day. He also shares how he went about selecting the vast collection of compositions featured on the album, JUST BEFORE SUNRISE.

RECOMMENDED: “JUST BEFORE SUNRISE” available @ Amazon and iTunes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: NathanGunn.com

Nathan Gunn - Just Before Sunrise (Part 1)

Masterworks Podmaster — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:56:07 +0000

What are the most profound moments in life? The quiet ones, believes Nathan Gunn, one of today’s most acclaimed baritones. Now, Gunn has made that philosophy the inspiration for his solo CD, Just Before Sunrise.

Mr. Gunn has appeared in internationally renowned opera houses such as the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Seattle Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Paris Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, Glyndebourne Festival, and the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie in Brussels. His many roles include the title roles in Billy Budd and Hamlet, Papageno, Guglielmo, Figaro, the Count, and Zurga in Les pêcheurs de perles. He also created the role of Clyde Griffiths in the world premiere of Tobias Picker’s new opera, An American Tragedy at the Metropolitan Opera.

On the first of five total podcast episodes, we sit down with Nathan and discuss his musical influences, heroes and the new album.

RECOMMENDED: “JUST BEFORE SUNRISE” available @ Amazon and iTunes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: NathanGunn.com

The Music of Masterworks - September 2007

Masterworks Podmaster — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:40:42 +0000

In this installment, supreme violinist Joshua Bell talks about the Red Violin Concerto recording, pianist Glenn Gould is highlighted, The Collections offers up the “best of the best” from the classics and West Side Story turns 50!. All of this, and more, is hosted by our very own David Foil.

The Music of Masterworks - August 2007

Masterworks Podmaster — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:12:11 +0000

In this episode, David Foil brings us music from Eldar, John Williams & John Etheridge, and Yo-Yo Ma. We welcome feedback on our new format!

Joel Fan & Michio Mamiya

Yo-Yo Ma — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:22:04 +0000

Yo-Yo talks of friend and composer Michio Mamiya and pianist Joel Fan.

The Swan

Yo-Yo Ma — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:44:51 +0000

Yo-Yo talks about the classic piece “The Swan” from “Carnival of the Animals”