Join host Sean Rice (Second Clarinet, NAC Orchestra) as he explores the world of classical music and its great composers. In this series of audio programmes you can look forward to hearing insightful commentary about upcoming NAC Orchestra programmes as well as musical excerpts and interviews with NACO musicians and guest artists.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 18 hours 48 minutes
Brahms
In this first episode of the 2006-2007 NACOcast season, Christopher focuses on Brahm's Piano Concerto no. 1 in D minor, Opus 15 and Brahms' Symphony No. 2. This week's podcast includes archival recordings of the NAC Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Pinchas Zukerman.
"It's a Living"
In this last episode of the 2005-2006 season, Christopher looks at the work life of the professional orchestra musician and how symphony orchestras are organized. Also in this edition, a sampling of the NAC Orchestra's recording of Beethoven's Symphony No. 2, under the direction of Pinchas Zukerman. The NACOcast returns for a new season of podcasts in mid-September.
Patinka Kopec
This week on the NACOcast, Christopher talks with Patinka Kopec, director of the NAC's Young Artist Programme. Chris and Patti discuss her formative days in New York with gifted contemporaries, Pinchas Zukerman and Itzhak Perlman, and highlight the gifted young artists at this year's YAP. The podcast includes a special musical selection: Mozart's String Quintet in G minor, K. 516, Allegro, performed by the Zukerman Players.
Maestro Mario Bernardi and concertmaster Walter Prystawski
As a tribute to Walter Prystawski, the NAC Orchestra's founding concertmaster who is retiring after 37 years at the first desk, Christopher talks to founding NACO music director Mario Bernardi as well as three of Walter's original orchestra colleagues. The conversations touch on the core classical repertoire of the orchestra, NACO's signature sound and the critical role Walter Prystawski played in shaping that sound.
Jack Everly
POPS! goes the NACOcast -- This week an interview with NAC Orchestra principal pops conductor Jack Everly. Christopher talks with Jack about his distinguished career and the world of symphonic popular music.
Pinchas Zukerman (Pt.2)
Part 2 of a conversation with Maestro Pinchas Zukerman on the mechanics of making music with the violin. Join Chris and Pinchas as they discuss bowing techniques and the music of J.S. Bach.
Pinchas Zukerman (Pt.1)
Special guest Maestro Pinchas Zukerman joins Chris Millard to discuss the mechanics of making music with the violin. Join Chris and Pinchas in this first of two interviews -- They discuss bowing and vibrato techniques and the divergent approaches of European and North American orchestras to string playing.
Eric Friesen
The musician interviews the broadcaster. Veteran CBC radio host and champion of classical music, Eric Friesen joins Chris Millard this week on the NACOcast. The two discuss Eric's passion for radio and music.
Do we need Conductors?
Ever wonder about the role of the conductor? This week we bring you a presentation made by Chris Millard to members of the NAC Orchestra Association as part of the "Behind the Music" discussion series.
On Music and Pain
In response to a listener question, Christopher assembles a panel of colleagues to discuss instrument-related injuries and the various treatments, techniques and training programs used to avoid them. Joining Chris this week are bassist Marjolaine Laroche, violist Nancy Sturdevant, oboist Chip Hamann, and violinist Susan Rupp.