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Ep9 - Composers in Crisis

2024-10-0732:30

Host Marianne Schmocker talks with 2 members of the German Kuss Quartett which presents a thoughtful reflection on works written by composers, such as Haydn, Schubert and 21st century composers, who experienced their own crisis in life which initiated dramatic or mournful musical expressions. MarianneSchmockerArtists.com Audio Producer: Andreas Klein

Ep8 - Trio Boccherini, a string trio, joins forces from afar

2024-09-0920:35

We talk with the members of Trio Boccherini, a string trio, about their initial phase of developing as an ensemble despite residing in different European countries and hear about their passion for the seldom heard repertoire for violin, viola and cello. "How much creative freedom do you have to choose works for public performances versus album productions?" Marianne Schmocker, Host Andreas Klein, Audio Producer

Ep7 - Moravian Folk Songs for Classical Piano Trio

2024-08-1217:48

Trio Bohemo, the Czech Piano Trio, add their voices to performing on violin, cello and piano, of a new work by composer Jan Vicar. The listener gets an inside into the creative process of the composer and into the preparation of the musicians to play and sing a 10 song Moravian folk song cycle. Marianne Schmocker, Host Andreas Klein, Audio Producer

Ep6 - The Mendelssohn Siblings on DG Stage Plus: a chat with the Aris Quartet

2023-11-0719:04

2 members of the Aris Quartet, one of Germany's foremost string quartets, join host Marianne Schmocker. We hear about the quartet's beginning, their career advancements, and the recording of 2 string quartets by composers Felix Mendelssohn and his sister, Fanny Hansel.

Ep5 - "RealBadNow": A philosophical conversation between composer and musician

2023-09-0526:39

Worlds and Cultures apart, Swiss percussionist, Fabian Ziegler, and New Zealand - Greek composer John Psathas discuss the new commission for percussion instrument, called "RealBadNow". How does the friendship between a musician and composer impact the creative process? And how does a percussionist interpret a work which merges live performance with pre-recorded sounds.

Ep4 - Beethoven: The Archduke Piano Trio in History and Present Performance

2023-08-0125:26

Musicologist Julius Reder Carlson and Trio con Brio Copenhagen discuss the relevance of Beethoven's masterwork. You will listen to extensive performance samples and discovers the place of this work in the composer's life. This piece is part of an upcoming concert at Da Camera Society in Los Angeles in 2024: www.dacamerasociety.org music courtesy of www.orchidclassics.com

Ep3 - Motto: Mankind-Sound-Space-Modern

2023-07-0521:09

A talk with four guests about an exciting event that took place at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, Germany. The audience experienced a concert with 6 string performing each a contemporary work. Placed in different spaces at the museum their sound was enhanced by a moving video installation that also included the audience. Eric Dietenmeier from the Museum, Monika Henschel of the Henschel Quartett which performed Kaleidoscope by Steffen Wick and Video Artist Manuela Hartel guide us through their artistic procedure. Marianne Schmocker, Host Andreas Klein, Audio Producer

Ep2 - Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 2 in the Studio

2023-04-0321:29

How does Trio con Brio Copenhagen master the emotional, technical and physical challenges, they faced in the studio setting while recording the second piano trio by Dimitri Shostakovitch, inspired by WWII. The trio members and Bernhard Guettler talk about their experience. CD: https://orchid-music.lnk.to/TCB_Shostakovich Marianne Schmocker, Host Andreas Klein, Podcast Audio Producer

Ep1 - Faure Songs: Frederica von Stade takes the stage with the Faure Quartett

2023-03-0720:12

Frederica von Stade and the Faure Quartett share their mutual love for the Faure Songs before performing together at Kohl Mansion, San Francisco. They will also let the listener know what their biggest challenge is as a performing musician. You may be surprised what both their answers are respectively. Marianne Schmocker, Host Andreas Klein, Audio Producer

Accordi Trailer

2023-03-0100:42

This is Accordi, I am your host Marianne Schmocker Are you curious to know more about the world of classical music? In each episode you will listen in on lively discussions among among international musicians, venue presenters Producers and more. They will share stories and experiences of their fascinating journey. Please visit https://www.marianneschmockerartists.com. http://www.ultimoproductions.com

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