BBC Music Magazine
BBC Music Magazine is an English-speaking podcast specialized in the field of classical music and opera. As such, BBC Music Magazine is a podcast selected by soclassiq, like Aria Code or Podium Time and many others. The oldest episode indexed by soclassiq is dated 2014-06-27. Since then, a total of 553 episodes have been recorded and broadcast by BBC Music Magazine.
BBC Music Magazine activity
With 9 articles published in the last 90 days, BBC Music Magazine is currently a not very active podcast. "Not very active" does not mean that BBC Music Magazine is less interesting than another more prolific source. Each media follows a specific editorial line, recording and broadcasting according to its own rhythm.
This editorial activity is increasing compared to the previous period.
The last episode in BBC Music Magazine, "What do musical terms really mean?", is dated 2024-03-21. By 2024, this podacast has published 9 episodes.
BBC Music Magazine in the last 36 months
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2024-03-21 00:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 31:27
Classical music is packed with weird and wonderful musical terminology. Steve Wright speaks to author and critic Jessica Duchen about the meaning and stories behind some of music’s most common terms. This episode is sponsored by Bang & Olufsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-03-14 00:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 40:02
The uplifting sound of the horn, particularly in an orchestral setting, is familiar to audiences worldwide – but how do you play this wonderful instrument? Charlotte Smith interviews former London Symphony, London Philharmonic and current Royal Opera House principal horn David Pyatt, who takes her through her first horn lesson. This episode is sponsored by Bang & Olufsen. Musical excerpts:Brahms Symphony No. …
2024-03-07 00:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 31:24
Classical film scores have given us some of the most recognisable music ever written – and film screenings with a live orchestral soundtrack in the concert hall are increasingly popular. But where do you start when writing a soundtrack and how do you capture that magic? Michael Beek speaks to British film composer Anne Dudley. This episode is sponsored by Bang …
2024-02-29 00:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 50:54
Smoking and alcohol are definite no-nos, but what else can you do to ensure your singing voice is in top condition? Jeremy Pound speaks to Olivia Sparkhall, author of A Young Person’s Guide to Vocal Health, to find out. This episode is sponsored by Bang & Olufsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-02-22 00:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 41:47
Vaughan Williams’s The Lark Ascending consistently tops polls as Britain’s favourite classical work, but what is the source of its enduring popularity? Steve Wright interviews writer and broadcaster Andrew Green about his Lark Ascending/Skylark recordings project for the Ralph Vaughan Williams Society, in collaboration with the Wildlife Sound Recording Society and British Library’s Wildlife and Environmental Sounds Collection. This episode is …
2024-02-15 00:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 34:27
The life of a performing musician isn’t easy. There are multiple mental health challenges, including performance nerves, and a sometimes-overwhelming sense of competition and judgement. Charlotte Smith interviews cellist and former BBC Young Musician winner Laura van der Heijden about how she copes with these pressures. This episode is sponsored by Bang & Olufsen. Musical excerpt:Lili Boulanger Reflets from album Path to …
2024-02-08 00:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 40:19
Opera is a bit like Marmite… you either love it or hate it. But can an opera cynic learn to love this intense art form? Michael Beek chats to star soprano and opera advocate Danielle de Niese. This episode is sponsored by Bang & Olufsen. Musical excerpt:Mozart ‘L’amerò, sarò costane’ from Il re PastoreDanielle de Niese (soprano); Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment/Charles MackerrasDecca …
2024-02-01 00:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 47:51
To the uninitiated, the conductor can seem superfluous – simply waving their arms in the air while the orchestra does the hard work. But the art of conducting is fundamental to a great orchestra’s sound and identity. Jeremy Pound speaks to BBC Symphony Orchestra principal conductor Sakari Oramo about this mysterious vocation.This episode is sponsored by Bang & Olufsen. Musical ExcerptDora …
2024-01-25 00:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 0:36
The team from BBC Music Magazine demystify the world of classical music through down-to-earth discussion and lively interviews. Want to know what an orchestral conductor actually does? Or how to write an effective soundtrack? Then this is the podcast for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-08-12 05:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 46:38
This week, we chat to the multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Cosmo Sheldrake from his home in Dorset. True to form, he recorded his side of the conversation outdoors in the countryside, so there are quite a few birds and woodland creatures keeping us company throughout this episode. He explains how he records the most intimate, low-level sounds of animals, fungi, …