Classic FM Magazine (Classical)
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The Magazine Podcast 29-11-09
Tue, Dec 1
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It may be over 30 years since the actor Alison Steadman played Beverly in 'Abigails Party' but she is still asked to do 'the Beverly voice' in the queue in the supermarket! She chats to Mark about being proud of playing that role, but why she doesnt enjoy watching herself on the TV. She also talks about Words For You, the new album that she plays a part in, that features famous poems read to classical music. Also on the programme one of Britains leading musical directors Stephen Layton.
The Magazine Show Podcast 22-11-09
Sat, Nov 21
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Mark is joined by one of the worlds greatest opera stars Rene Fleming. Shes now sung over 50 operatic roles, but reveals why she was almost forced off the stage, never to sing in public again because she was consumed by stage-fright. Also on the programme Karl Jenkins, who celebrates his 65th birthday this year, to talk about a new piece hes composed for the festive season.
The Magazine Podcast 15-11-09
Sun, Nov 15
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Sir Michael Caine is a national treasure having stared in over 100 films. He chats to Mark about his latest role, Harry Brown, a vigilante pensioner taking revenge upon the gangs on his South London estate and why he thinks Britain has escalating problems with violence and broken homes. He also talks about marriage, The Oscars and the wonders of the internet. Also on the programme the Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos whos been given a prestigious weeklong residency at Londons Southbank...
The Magazine Show Podcast - 08-11-09
Sun, Nov 8
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There are 3 guests on the programme this week: Francesca Zambello, who is probably unique, as a woman director who has staged operas at all of the worlds major opera houses whilst running a parallel directing career in musical theatre chats about the UK premiere of a show that brings together the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet; Tchaikovskys The Tsarinas Slippers. Anne-Marie Minhall chats to the Norweigan pianist Leif Ove Andsnes about an imaginative re-working of Mussorgskys Pictures at an...
The Magazine Show Podcast 01-11-09
Sun, Nov 1
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Mark chats to the Welsh singing superstar Katherine Jenkins. Shes just released her 7th studio album and is aiming to conquer the American music market. They chat about why recording this album made her cry, why she exposed all during a recent TV interview and her plans to start a family.
The Magazine Show Podcast 25-10-09
Sun, Oct 25
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Mark chats to the British violinist Daniel Hope. They talk about why his parents were key in the early stages of his musical career and his new album which explores travelling baroque composers.
The Magazine Show Podcast 11-10-09
Sun, Oct 11
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Three guests on this weeks programme. Probably the most famous piano duo in the world, certainly the most in demand, the Labeque sisters join Mark to talk about why they made the decision to perform together. The siblings also chat about their new disc of music by Erik Satie and why its important to be glamorous on stage even if it does result in wearing some rather painful footwear!
The Magazine Show Podcast 18-10-09
Wed, Oct 7
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Mark is joined by three guests: two of the worlds biggest opera stars Danielle De Niese and Cecilia Bartoli - and one of the worlds most successful contemporary composers Ludovico Einaudi who talks about why hes gone to the dark side for his latest album Nightbook. Danielle talks about Mozart, Marriage and Michelle Obama. And Cecilia Bartoli reveals why her new album sees her assuming the body of a castrati!
The Magazine Show Podcast
Sun, Oct 4
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A special Classic FM Magazine Show from backstage at the Classic FM Gramohone Awards 2009. Hear from the award winners including Sir Charles MacKerras, Bryn Terfel and Harry Christophers.
The Magazine Show Podcast 27-09-09
Sat, Sep 26
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Mark is joined by two guests: Michael Palin talks about his new book and why he chose to publish his diaries. He also reflects on his days with Monty Python, 40 years since the first episode was broadcast. The Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti chats to Mark about her new album Fantasie and why shes enjoying life more than ever.
The Magazine Show Podacast 20-09-09
Mon, Sep 21
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Two guests on the programme one from the classical music world, one from the film world, both united by the Juilliard School in New York: Sarah Chang auditioned for the school, aged just 5, by playing the Bruchs 1st Violin Concerto. 23 years later she is one of the worlds most in demand soloists. She chats about her new album which features the Bruch alongside the Brahms violin concerto and why she enjoys her gypsy lifestyle. Also on the programme film director Joe Wright (Pride Prejudice,...
The Magazine Show Podcast 13-09-09
Sun, Sep 13
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America is the theme this week as Mark welcomes the conductor Marin Alsop who has come to these shores to as Artistic Director of a year long celebration and examination of Leonard Bernstein at the South Bank Centre in London. She recalls fond memories of the man inspirational to countless musicians. Also on the programme, British chef Jamie Oliver reveals what he found when exploring America, what all our children should learn at school and exclusively reveals that hes just landed the...
The Magazine Show Podcast 06-09-09
Fri, Sep 4
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Marks guest is the world renowned Russian conductor Semyon Bychkov. They chat about Semyons relationship with his homeland (he left during the early part of his career as he fell foul of the Soviet Autorities) and why the maestro is undertaking a big career change. Semyon also reveals that he couldve been a professional volleyball player!
The Magazine Show Podcast 30-08-09
Sun, Aug 30
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Mark welcomes the man who is arguably the most successful and internationally known Spanish filmmaker of his generation Pedro Almodovar. Hes also the man that kick-started the careers of Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz. He talks about his latest film Broken Embraces, which stars Cruz, and how he gets performances out of her that no other director can.
The Magazine Show Podcast 23-08-09
Sun, Aug 23
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Mark speaks to Chlo Hanslip. Chlo started her recording career aged just 13. Her first couple of albums may have been mainstream fare but now at 21 and about to release album number six, shes exploring the outer reaches of the violin repertoire on a mission to showcase lesser known works for the instrument. Chlo chats about the new album of Hungarian Violin concertos and why shes fighting to keep her violin.
The Magazine Show Podcast - 16-08-09
Sun, Aug 16
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Mark is joined by renowned British composer Richard Harvey. One of our most in demand composers for television, Richard has written for the big screen collaborating with Hans Zimmer on the soundtrack for The Da Vinci Code and penned a full length guitar concerto for his old friend John Williams. He chats about how he started on the road to becoming a composer and why his house resembles a museum!
The Magazine Show Podcast 09-08-09
Sun, Aug 9
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As part of Philharmonia Week the Classic FM Magazine Show catches up with the principal conductor and artistic director Esa-Pekka Salonen. He chats about life on tour, a new piano concerto that hes written, and how he feels to leave the LA Phil after 17 years as music director. Also on the programme is dancer, choreographer and theatre director Adam Cooper who talks about his latest show Shall We Dance.
The Magazine Show Podcast 02-08-09
Sun, Aug 2
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Mark welcomes one of the most hardworking conductors in the business, Jos Serebrier. Hes now 70 years old and he still remembers when he first stood on the podium to conduct his school orchestra in Uruguay at the age of 11. Today, he still keeps a busy diary and he even manages to fit in a little mid-air composing whist flying between concert venues. Jos Serebrier talks to Mark about his golden rules of conducting and his new CD of Glazunov symphonies.
The Magazine Show Podcast 26-07-09
Mon, Jul 20
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Karen Geoghegan is on a mission to make the world love the bassoon. She is studying the instrument at the Royal Academy of Music as she was two years ago when she applied to take part in the TV talent competition Classical Star. Karen was one of three finalists who all ended up with record deals and a well earned leg up in the tough world of commercial classical music. Mark chats with Karen about how her career is progressing and why she is excited about her new album French Bassoon Works.
The Magazine Show Podcast 19-07-09
Sun, Jul 19
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Mark is joined by Benny Andersson - a composer, otherwise known as the one with the beard in the Swedish super group ABBA, who over a ten year period in the 70s and early 80s penned songs that have sold 380 million albums, and have provided the soundtrack to Mamma Mia - the highest grossing film ever to be screened in this country. They chat about his latest incarnation, the Benny Andersson Band.
The Magazine Show 12-07-09
Mon, Jul 13
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The Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flrez is considered by major opera houses across the globe to be the greatest belcanto tenor of the moment. He came in to Classic FM on his way from the Royal Opera House to talk about starring in their current production of The Barber of Seville; why his wedding was broadcast on national television; and why hes a favourite in the Federer household!
The Magazine Show Podcast 05-06-09
Sun, Jul 5
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Mark is joined by the British composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies who celebrates his 75th birthday this year. Sir Peter is the current Master of the Queens music and he discusses the esteemed position as well as a recent idea for an opera based on the MP expenses scandal and how he feels about the success of Classic FM favourite tune Farwell to Stromness.
The Magazine Show Podcast: 28-06-09
Mon, Jun 29
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Thomas Hampson dropped in from the Royal Opera House to talk about singing in La Traviata and why hes happy that his performances are to be beamed out on to big screens around the country. Thomas also chats about how he was helped early on his career by Leonard Bernstein and what links him to another American musical legend - the late Michael Jackson. And he reveals why, when hes not singing on the worlds top opera stages, hes most likely to be found on the golf course.
The Magazine Show Podcast: 21-06-09
Sun, Jun 21
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Composer Christopher Gunning has four BAFTAs to his name, but reveals why getting awards made it more difficult to get work! Christopher doesnt just compose for the silver screen hes just released two symphonies and an oboe concerto that he wrote for his daughter.
The Magazine Podcast: 13-06-09
Sat, Jun 13
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Young violinist Jack Liebeck talks to Mark Forrest about his new disc of Dvorak. Mark also catches-up with tenor Mark Padmore, whos one of the stars at this years Aldeburgh Festival.
The Magazine Show Podcast 06-06-09
Thu, Jun 11
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Mark Forrest talks to soprano Kate Royal about her new album.
The Magazine Show Podcast 29-05-09
Sat, May 30
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In the minds of many Richard Goode is one of the finest pianists working today. He is famous for his acclaimed recordings of Brahms, Mozart and especially Beethoven. He was the first American born pianist to record the complete Beethoven sonatas, and has just released a set of the five Piano Concertos recorded with Ivan Fischer and the Budapest Symphony Orchestra.
The Magazine Show Podcast 22-05-09
Fri, May 22
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Mark is joined by opera star Jenifer Larmore. The American mezzo-soprano chats about her new CD of Rossini, the benefits of translating opera in to English and why she moved to France from the US. Also on the programme, British Actress Frances Barber to talk about her role as narrator for a contemporary classical oratorio and singing for the Pet Shop Boys.
The Magazine Show Podcast 15-05-09
Fri, May 15
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Mark is joined by a living legend Placido Domingo. The world famous tenor, conductor and musical ambassador talks to Mark in an exlusive interview for Classic FM about his new album and his incredibly hectic life! Also on the programme, Scottish pianist Steven Osborne who tells Mark why he feels Rachmaninovs music needs to be defended.
The Magazine Show Podcast 08-05-09
Fri, May 8
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Mark is joined by American pianist Simone Dinnerstein who found herself in her mid 30s with a career that had not quite taken off in the way she would have hoped. She chats about how the decision to self-produce her first album of Bach changed her life. She also talks about the positive and negative effects of her new career and reveals why she has high hopes for the follow up album.
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