Spin On Classical Music

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Santa lurks around the corner, so Pia and Henry have already mounted their one-horse open sleigh to travel to England, France, and Italy, where they collected some musical gems from the Baroque era for this week’s Christmas special of SpinOnClassicalMusic. Compositions by Handel, Charpentier, the two "Ellis" (that is, Corelli and Locate...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- In this week’s episode of your favorite classical music podcast, Pia and Henry wrap up our little series on Karajan-conducted orchestras by shining a spotlight on the German-speaking ensembles that are often overlooked in the maestro’s oeuvre. The hosts discover that Karajan’s journey with these orchestras stretched mainly throughout th...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- This week, Pia, Henry, and Nicolai take a trip to Italy—metaphorically, of course - to explore the fascinating and somewhat puzzling world of Italian orchestras. Unlike other nations’ famous ensembles, many of Italy’s orchestras trace their origins back to RAI, the national broadcasting station, making their story unique. But that’s not...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- As you might have noticed, Pia, Henry, and Nicolai had to skip last week’s episode, as Pia was busy traveling along the East Coast of the USA, diving into American archives and uncovering fascinating historical secrets and stories. On this occasion, and to continue our little series on the world’s most famous orchestras, this week’s epi...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Henry’s back from Paris, suitcase bursting with fresh stories and insights from his trip! This week, we’re diving into the heart of French music culture with the Orchestre de Paris, following up on our last episode’s deep dive into the London Symphony Orchestra. Pia’s taking the lead as we explore what makes this orchestra so iconic—and...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Thank goodness, this week things are back to normal. And just in time for the weekend, Pia, Henry, and Nicolai are serving up a new episode of Spin On Classical Music. Three years after the end of World War II, and about a year after Karajan's conducting ban was lifted by the Allied forces, Herbert von Karajan and Walter Legge met, layi...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Water, fire, air—and what other element has the Creator, nature, or whatever higher force you believe in, blessed us with in the miraculous world we live in? That's right: money! Just kidding—it’s Friday after all. Today, on Spin On Classical Music, we’re talking about the final element: Earth. The dust, the ashes. We’ll explore how thi...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Friends, let’s be honest – when was the last time you ever really thought about the 'element' of air? In the past two episodes, we’ve explored the elements of "water" and then "fire" together. So Pia thought, okay, what about air? After all, classical music has delved into all the essential elements of existence. And so the discussion b...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- In this week's episode of Spin On Classical Music, we’re keeping our promise! Last week, we dove deep into the element of water, exploring its profound significance to all existence. Now, it's time to explore the opposite element – fire – and its remarkable presence in classical music. Once again, Pia has carefully curated a selection o...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Fully recharged after their vacation, Pia, Henry, and Nicolai kick off the next season of Spin on Classical Music. What starts as a simple question—how many raindrops are there on Earth?—turns into a fascinating discussion full of mind-blowing insights. From meteor showers billions of years ago to the endless water cycle, water is a uni...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Henry started our summer special series, and he's here to close it with more personal treasures from Karajan's life.  In this final episode, Henry presents a truly unique and somewhat macabre set of artifacts: Karajan's death mask and death hands, originally cast in plaster at his deathbed and later in bronze. Ever wondered...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Once you get Nicolai F. Böhlefeld out of his musty sound studio, it's hard to get him back in.  In his second appearance, Nicolai presents another intriguing item from Karajan's past: his bicycle from the Ulm era. While last week's episode featured an artistically significant item, this time it's something as mundane as...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Today, Nicolai steps in front of the camera for the first time.  Our sound engineer and resident man-behind-the-scenes takes this opportunity to present to the eagerly awaiting world an unusual artifact from Karajan's artistic career: his director's chair. As not only an audio expert but also a studied musicologist and musician,...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Join us for another fascinating video episode on Spotify!  Pia returns in this episode to showcase some of the many honors and titles Karajan received throughout his life. From the honorary doctorate from Waseda University to the honorary citizenship of Salzburg, these awards are significant mementos of their time, yet mere relics of th...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Welcome back! This week, Pia answers one of the most frequent questions we get at the Karajan Institute: Are there any scores with Karajan's handwritten notes? And so, for the very first time in broader public, she presents a rare Mussorgsky’s "Boris Godunov" score with Karajan’s annotations, sharing an amusing story about...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Welcome to the first of our special summer break episodes!  While we usually keep things audio-only, this summer, we've dusted off the video camera for you. Join Henry as he kicks off the series with some quirky, personal, and perhaps even a bit odd memorabilia from the Karajan Archive. From childhood photos to official documents an...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- In this week's episode of Spin On Classical Music, we are not only concluding our series on solo instruments and instrument groups in an orchestra, but we are also wrapping up the entire season 2023/2024! This marks our final episode before Pia, Henry and Nicolai take a six-week summer vacation break. However, Spin On Classical Musi...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- In this episode of the Spin On Classical Music, the Podcast Playlist Show on Spotify, hosts Henry Ladewig and Pia Bernauer, alongside their trusty sidekick and sound engineer Nicolai F. Böhlefeld, delve into the grandeur of Verdi's Requiem. Celebrating Deutsche Grammophon's fresh re-release of Herbert von Karajan's iconic st...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Join hosts Henry Ladewig and Pia Bernauer in this week's episode of Spin On Classical Music as they honor the legacy of Herbert von Karajan. Titled "Maestro Karajan: A Tribute in Melody," this episode delves into the enduring impact Karajan has left on the world of classical music. In commemoration of Karajan's passing...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Welcome back to Spin On Classical Music, your go-to podcast for diving deep into the enchanting world of classical compositions! This week, hosts Pia Bernauer and Henry Ladewig guide us through a mesmerizing journey in the episode titled "Dancing Fingers: The Magic of Piano Concertos." Produced by the Karajan Institute Salzbur...

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-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Welcome back, Pia and Henry! Pia experienced an amazing open-air version of Puccini's "Turandot" in Italy last week, while Henry enjoyed a fresh breeze outside the classical bubble at the "Rock im Park" festival in Nuremberg. Now they're happily reunited in the Spin On Classical Music Studio! In this episode,...

-->CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST-PLAYLIST<-- Dive into the world of classical music with the latest Spin On Classical Music podcast episode. Immerse yourself in the rich history and unique acoustics of the Jesus Christ Church in Berlin. In this week's episode, hosts Pia Bernauer, Henry Ladewig and Nicolai F. Böhlefeld explore the notable recordings by legendary conductor Herbe...