The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Podcast

By Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Explore the music of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra from your own home through our podcasts! From recorded performances of the stellar Off The Cuff series to Classical Insights from WBJC and WETA On... more

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The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.

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June 20, 2020 Classical Insights: RAVEL Piano Concerto in G major
Learn about Maurice Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major with WBJC’s Jonathan Palevsky.
This podcast was originally released in the 2016-17 season.
Musical samples in BSO podcasts are provided by the Naxos Music Library.
Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more exciting digital content from the BSO.
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14min
June 16, 2020 Off The Cuff: SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5 conducted by Marin Alsop
Shostakovich set out to triumph over adversity with his Fifth Symphony, an epic work conceived in a time of great political unrest in 1930s Russia. Marin Alsop walks you through the period of scrutiny and pressure that served as an impetus for many of the composer’s most evocative musical creations, including this work that the composer allegedly subtitled, “the creative reply of a Soviet artist to justified criticism.” This performance was recorded on January 22, 2011.Off The Cuff podcasts are released weekly on Tuesdays. Come back next week for Prokofiev's Cinderella. These podcasts are recordings of the hugely popular Off The Cuff concert series, created by BSO Music Director Marin Alsop in 2008. They embody Maestra Alsop’s commitment to demystifying classical music and creating access for all audiences. The BSO is proud to share these podcasts for the first time with all of you.Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more great digital content from the BSO.
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1h 12min
June 13, 2020 Classical Insights: SCHUMANN Konzertstück for Four Horns and Orchestra
Learn about Schumann's Konzertstück for Four Horns and Orchestra with WBJC’s Jonathan Palevsky.
This podcast was originally released in the 2018-19 season.
Musical samples in BSO podcasts are provided by the Naxos Music Library.
Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more exciting digital content from the BSO.
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15min
June 09, 2020 Off The Cuff: SAINT-SAËNS Symphony No. 3, "Organ" conducted by Marin Alsop
There is no other symphony like it. More than a century after its premiere, it remains unrivaled in its scope and majesty. Listen as Marin Alsop and the BSO take you on a journey through Saint-Saëns’ awe-inspiring Symphony No. 3, "Organ," featuring organist James Harp.Off The Cuff podcasts are released weekly on Tuesdays. Come back next week for another phenomenal performance by the BSO.These podcasts are recordings of the hugely popular Off The Cuff concert series, created by BSO Music Director Marin Alsop in 2008. They embody Maestra Alsop’s commitment to demystifying classical music and creating access for all audiences. The BSO is proud to share these podcasts for the first time with all of you.Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more great digital content from the BSO.
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56min
June 06, 2020 Classical Insights: TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings
Learn about Tchaikovsky and his Serenade for Strings in C Major with WBJC’s Jonathan Palevsky.
This podcast was originally released in the 2017-18 season.
Musical samples in BSO podcasts are provided by the Naxos Music Library.
Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more exciting digital content from the BSO.
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19min
June 02, 2020 Off The Cuff: STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring conducted by Marin Alsop
Stravinsky pushed the boundaries of classical instruments to evoke earthy and bestial sounds in his awe-inspiring The Rite of Spring. Join Marin Alsop and the BSO for this performance of the composer’s galvanizing masterpiece, recorded in February 2018.Off The Cuff podcasts are released weekly on Tuesdays. Come back next week for another great performance by the BSO. These podcasts are recordings of the hugely popular Off The Cuff concert series, created by BSO Music Director Marin Alsop in 2008. They embody Maestra Alsop’s commitment to demystifying classical music and creating access for all audiences. The BSO is proud to share these podcasts for the first time with all of you.Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more great digital content from the BSO.
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1h
May 30, 2020 Classical Insights: KORNGOLD Violin Concerto
Learn about composer Erich Korngold and his lush Violin Concerto with WBJC’s Jonathan Palevsky.
This podcast was originally released in the 2017-18 season.
Musical samples in BSO podcasts are provided by the Naxos Music Library.
Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more exciting digital content from the BSO.
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15min
May 26, 2020 Off The Cuff: COPLAND Symphony No. 3 conducted by Marin Alsop
Marin Alsop explores Copland's Third Symphony, featuring his famous Fanfare for the Common Man. This grand victory symphony, summing up the American experience of World War II, was written for the largest orchestra Copland ever used. Enjoy Marin Alsop's insight into this work and the BSO's commanding performance, recorded in November of 2018.Off The Cuff podcasts are released weekly on Tuesdays. Come back next week for Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring. These podcasts are recordings of the hugely popular Off The Cuff concert series, created by BSO Music Director Marin Alsop in 2008. They embody Maestra Alsop’s commitment to demystifying classical music and creating access for all audiences. The BSO is proud to share these podcasts for the first time with all of you.Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more great digital content from the BSO.
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1h 1min
May 23, 2020 Classical Insights: COPLAND A Lincoln Portrait
Learn about Aaron Copland’s A Lincoln Portrait with WBJC’s Jonathan Palevsky.
This podcast was originally released in the 2016-17 season.
Musical samples in BSO podcasts are provided by the Naxos Music Library.
Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more exciting digital content from the BSO.
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9min
May 19, 2020 Off The Cuff: TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6 conducted by Marin Alsop
Listen to the very first Off The Cuff concert, a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 recorded by the BSO in November 2008. Music Director Marin Alsop discusses Tchaikovsky's searing Sixth Symphony and his ties to Baltimore, and then conducts the BSO in a passionate performance of this work. Off The Cuff podcasts are released weekly on Tuesdays. Come back next week for Copland's Symphony No. 3. These podcasts are recordings of the hugely popular Off The Cuff concert series, created by BSO Music Director Marin Alsop in 2008. They embody Maestra Alsop’s commitment to demystifying classical music and creating access for all audiences. The BSO is proud to share these podcasts for the first time with all of you.Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more great digital content from the BSO.
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1h 14min

FAQs about The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Podcast:

How many episodes does The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.