Gramophone Classical Music Podcast

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Elektra: Edward Gardner on Strauss's opera

For this episode, we're joined by conductor Edward Gardner, who talks to Gramophone Editor Martin Cullingford about his new recording of Richard Strauss's opera Elektra, which is newly released on the Chandos label. Recorded by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, and wit ... Show more

. 20min 10sec

Pianist Alexander Malofeev on his debut solo album, 'Forgotten Melodies'

The young Russian pianist Alexander Malofeev has just released his first album for Sony Classical. 'Forgotten Melodies' takes its name from the work by Nikolai Medtner which appears on the recording, alongside pieces by Glinka, Rachmaninov and Glazunov. The theme that links all f ... Show more

. 24min 52sec

Martin James Bartlett on his new album of Bach, Mozart and Britten

In this week's episode of the Gramophone Podcast, editor Martin Cullingford is joined by pianist Martin James Bartlett to discuss his new recording of the music of Bach, Britten and Mozart, available on the Warner Classics label from February the 27th. Bartlett reflects on the ar ... Show more

. 16min 30sec

Pianist Imogen Cooper looks back on her recording career

The celebrated pianist Dame Imogen Cooper recently announced that the coming year will be her last of public performances. To mark the occasion - and the release of her new album of late Beethoven sonatas on the Chandos label - Editor Martin Cullingford welcomed her on to the Gra ... Show more

. 50min 44sec

Joyce DiDonato and Time for Three on Emily: No Prisoner Be

Kevin Puts' newest song cycle sets Emily Dickinson's poetry for mezzo and three instrumentalists. Hattie Butterworth speaks to Joyce DiDonato and ensemble Time for Three about this unique collaboration and recording, 'Emily: No Prisoner Be'

. 32min 36sec