Marjolaine Fournier and Jean-Jacques van Vlasselaer discuss Prokofiev's stirring score, Alexander Nevsky. It was composed for Sergey Eisenstein's 1938 cinematic thriller and stands as a spectacular masterpiece for chorus and orchestra. Direct link: http://radio.nac-cna.ca/podcast/explorethesymphony/explorethesymphony_20120229.mp3
3/5/2013 | Download File (22.30 MB) - right click to download
Marjolaine Fournier and Jean-Jacques van Vlasselaer discuss Jean Sibelius, his life, his struggle with depression, alcoholism, and his 3rd Symphony.
1/15/2013 | Download File (35.93 MB) - right click to download
Marjolaine and Jeans-Jacques discuss Shostakovich, his life in the Soviet Union, and his 9th Symphony.
10/16/2012 | Download File (28.95 MB) - right click to download
In this episode, Marjolaine and Jean-Jacques talk about Robert Schumann's life leading up to the creation of his second symphony. • Download this episode directly • Our podcast feed • Subscribe via iTunes
9/10/2012 | Download File (41.34 MB) - right click to download
In this Explore the Symphony, Marjolaine Fournier and Jean-Jacques van Vlasselaer talk about a truly singular Symphonic composer -- Edward Elgar -- THE shining star of British music, who's life spanned the era of romantic and post-romantic music while keeping his style completely his own. Direct link: explorethesymphony_20120910.mp3
7/3/2012 | Download File (34.47 MB) - right click to download
Marjolaine and Jeans-Jacques explore Carl Orff; his life in early 20th century Germany and his seminal work, Carmina Burana. Direct download: explorethesymphony_20120703.mp3
