Thomas Hampson on the Language of Music

Brilliant, entertaining and lucid – baritone Thomas Hampson talks to BBC’s Hardtalk about understanding classical music.

Brilliant, entertaining and lucid – baritone Thomas Hampson talks to BBC’s Hardtalk about understanding classical music.
If you need convincing – watch this trailer of Julia Lezhneva recording her new album Handel with Il Giardino Armonico directed by Giovanni Antonini!
Cellist Daniel Müller-Schott, Guest Artist with the ACO2 this month, talks about his recording of the Cello Symphonies by Britten and Prokofiev.
The late dramatic soprano Elizabeth Connell who died on February 18th, sings Mild und Leise from Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde. She thrilled audiences around the world with the beauty and power of her voice. Her legacy will endure. RIP.
Pianist Zubin Kanga plays Interventions by Alex Pozniak. Zubin Kanga will be performing this in his concert Generations this Friday evening. For more details and for Zubin Kanga’s view on the importance of ‘Creative Collaboration’ see: http://soundslikesydney.com.au/shows/generations-creative-collaboration-narrows-the-gap/5602.html Video by Thijs Rozeboom
Rome based chamber ensemble I Musici celebrate their 60th anniversary this year and soon perform in Sydney in the Utzon Music Series. Go behind the scenes of their 60th anniversary recording.
Maurice Ravel, born March 7 1875 (d December 28, 1937). Jean-Yves Thibaudet gives a brilliant rendition of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major with the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester conducted by Philippe Jordan. 1 Allegramente2 Adagio assai3 Presto