Adult Music

Gil Rose, conductor of the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), tells us about his musical career and the history of the BMOP, which he founded in 1996. He shares his unique perspective on American classical music and gives us insight into several recent BMOP releases.   Gil Rose: Homepage Boston Modern Orchestra Project   "Samuel Barber: Medea" https://open.spotify.com/album/2VqDFU2ZFevC7ZcpAF...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Bach: Klavierwerke” by Rinaldo Alessandrini, “When Do We Dance?” by Lise de la Salle, “Iridescence” by Antonella Ciccozzi, “Sideslip” by Alex Western-King, “Organ Power! by Gaël Horellou, and “Sankofa” by Amaro Freitas.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts   Episode 21 Deezer Playlist   “Bach: Klavierwerke” (Naive) Rin...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Melancholy Grace” by Jean Rondeau, “Mozart Momentum – 1785” by Leif Ove Andsnes / Mahler Chamber Orchestra, “Johannes Brahms: Piano Concertos” by András Schiff / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, “After the Real Thing” by Roy Mor, “I Remember You” by Stephen Riley, and “Masters & Baron Meet Blanton & Webster” by the Mark Masters Ensemble.   The Adult...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Bach: The Six Partitas” by Mahan Esfahani, “Skalkottas: Dances of Waves” by Stefanos Tsialis and the Athens State Orchestra, “The Moon & The Forest” by Miloš Karadaglić, “Live at Diese Onze” by Manuel Valera, “Squint” by Julian Lage, and “3 Shadows, 4 Angels” by Ken Stubbs.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts   Episod...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Ysaÿe: Six Sonatas for Solo Violin, Op. 27” by James Ehnes, “Zemlinsky: Die Seejungfrau & Schreker: Der Geburtstag der Infantin” by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & Vasily Petrenko, “Prokofiev: Symphony No. 6 & Myaskovsky: Symphony No. 27” by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra & Vasily Petrenko, “Schoenberg: Pierrot lunaire” by Patricia Kopatchin...

Mike Ledonne tells us about his new release, “It’s All Your Fault” on Savant records, featuring the Groover Quartet and a big band. It’s available on CD and all major streaming platforms. We talked to him about some of his earlier recordings, and how he came to concentrate on the Hammond organ and develop his own unique style on the instrument. He takes us track by track through the new album with...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “J S Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for solo violin, BWV1001-1006” by Augustin Hadelich, “Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4” by Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich/Paavo Järvi, “ Vladigerov: Exotic preludes & Impressions” by Nadejda Vlaeva, “Soundtrack” by Dmitry Baevsky, “Too Close for Comfort” by George Cables, and “It’s All Your Fault” by Mike LeDonne.   Don't miss ou...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “La famille Rameau” by Justin Taylor, “Passione” by Freddie De Tommaso, “Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 - Méhul: Les Amazones Overture” by Les Siècles/François-Xavier Roth, and new jazz releases by Wolfgang Lackerschmid, Michael Rodriguez, and Diego Lubrano.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts   Episode 16 Deezer Playlist  ...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of music by Forqueray for viola da gamba by André Lislevand, French flute music by Adam Walker, French songs by Louise Alder, and new jazz releases by Pierrick Pédron, Simon Chivallon, and David Helbock.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts   Episode 15 Deezer Playlist   “Forqueray Unchained” (Arcana) André Lislevand, Jadr...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of Paganini's 24 Caprices by Alina Ibragimova, Verdi opera arias by Ludovic Tézier, French Music for Wind by Orsino Ensemble/Pavel Kolesnikov, and three new jazz releases by Alex Sipiagin, the Jazz WORMS, and Ali Bello & The Sweet Wire Band.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts   Episode 14 Deezer Playlist   “Paganini: 24...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of the music of Josquin des Prez by Stile Antico, Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 by Teodor Currentzis and MusicAeterna, Liszt piano music by Benjamin Grosvenor, and three new jazz saxophone releases by Francesco Amenta, Claus Waidtløw, and Vincent Herring.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts   Episode 13 Deezer Playlist   “Th...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of Monteverde by Anna Lucia Richter and Ensemble Claudiana, violin concerto/sonata recordings of Elgar by Renaud Capuçon, Bright Sheng's "Let Fly" violin concerto, solo guitar recordings by Pasquale Grasso and Frank Wingold, and "Natural Habitat" by alto saxophonist/bass clarinetist Michael Thomas.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 25 J...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of Bach/Busoni piano music by Francesco Piemontesi, Francesca Dego playing Paganini's violin, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and Andris Nelsons' Bruckner Symphonies 2 & 8, Steven Feifke's Big Band debut, and jazz sax recordings from Jakob Dinesen and Steve Slagle.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts   Episode 11 Deezer Playl...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of Spanish guitar music by Stefano Maiorana and Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde, orchestral works of Paul Wranitzky, piano works of Alexey Stanchinsky, organ jazz from Dr. Lonnie Smith and Brian Charette, and Latin jazz by Charlie Sepúlveda & The Turnaround.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts   Episode 10 Deezer Playlist   "S...

In this episode, we discuss a recent recording of Biber's Requiem, two recordings of musical programs from Proust's salons, Lise Davidsen's new recording of Beethoven, Wagner, and Verdi works, and jazz recordings by Stefano Di Battista, Greg Abate and Kenny Barron, and Greg Skaff.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts   Episode 9 Deezer Playlist   “Biber: Requie...

In this episode, we discuss recent recordings of the orchestral music of Hans Rott, two recordings of Astor Piazzolla compositions, and check out some music by European jazz artists from Estonia, Denmark, Italy, and Slovenia.   Episode 8 Deezer Playlist   “Hans Rott: Orchestral Works Volumes 1 & 2” (Capriccio) Gürzenich-Orchester Köln, Christopher Ward https://open.spotify.com/album/6DiVWzOnYrkm6u...

In this episode, we discuss six recent classical and jazz releases including soprano vocals, classical trumpet and piano works, the new Pat Metheny recording, and some awesome trombone and funky organ.   Episode 7 Deezer Playlist   “Clair-Obscur: Strauss - Berg – Zemlinsky” (Alpha) Sandrine Piau (soprano), Orchestre Victor Hugo Franche-Comté, Jean-François Verdier https://open.spotify.com/album/2z...

In this episode, we discuss six recent releases including Italian Baroque, classical and jazz female vocals, French brothers and duets, and some interesting album cover art.   Episode 6 Deezer Playlist   "Settecento" (Signum Classics) La Serenissima, Adrian Chandler (director/violin) Tabea Debus (recorders) https://open.spotify.com/album/5p5I0dWZUQ9PcdybfQLRP6 https://music.apple.com/gb/album/sett...

In this episode, we review the 2021 GRAMMY Award winners in the jazz and classical categories and discuss six recent classical and jazz releases.   2021 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Complete Nominees List   Episode 5 Deezer Playlist   "J.S. Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier,  Book 2 (Excerpts)" (Warner Classics) Piotr Anderszewski https://open.spotify.com/album/4GkkbD7DaqH8wPqN0WF8n0 https://music.apple.com/us/...

In this episode, we discuss the 2021 GRAMMY Awards nominations for the eight classical categories.   2021 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Complete Nominees List   Episode 4 Deezer Playlist   "Destination Rachmaninov - Arrival" (Deutsche Grammophon) Daniil Trifonov; Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor (The Philadelphia Orchestra) https://open.spotify.com/album/1CjlWmQhGgkAKFiikkzEqL https://music.apple.com/us/alb...

In this episode, we discuss the 2021 GRAMMY Awards nominations for the five jazz categories and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, and mention some other 2020 releases deserving recognition.   2021 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Complete Nominees List   Episode 3 Deezer Playlist   “Data Lords” (ArtistShare) Maria Schneider Orchestra http://www.artistshare.com/Projects/Experience/1/510   “Rebirth” (Savant...

In this episode, Mike remembers the movie! We introduce the Adult Music theme and Mike's novel "Extreme Music," and then discuss six recent recordings, four of which happen to be duos. Mike’s novel: “Extreme Music” Order your copy today! https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Music-novel-four-movements/dp/B08FP5NQC9/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1613856586&sr=8-1   Episode 2 Deezer Playlist   “T...

Podcast introduction and discussion of "Vida Breve" by Stephen Hough (Hyperion) and "The Real You" by  Enrico Pieranunzi & Thomas Fonnesbæk (Stunt Records).   Episode 1 Deezer Playlist   "Vida Breve" (Hyperion) Stephen Hough (piano) https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA68260   "The Real You" (Stunt Records) Enrico Pieranunzi (piano), Thomas Fonnesbæk (bass) https://open.spotify.com/al...