Classical Journey - Episode 19: Rebeca Omordia: "Talent always wins"

Rebeca Omordia is ‘a pianist willing to take risks’, performing extensively as a soloist and with orchestras across various prestigious venues for various causes in Europe and the United States. Today, she graces Classical Journey as we speak to her about her music and pursuits.

Classical Journey - Episode 18. Entertained in the chamber

Beauty must appeal to the senses, must provide us with immediate enjoyment, must impress us or insinuate itself into us without any effort on our part. – Claude Debussy
Today's presentation is a celebration of chamber music - Antonin Dvorak, Claude Debussy, Cesar Franck, Johannes Brahms and Felix Mendelssohn.

Claude Debussy

Antonin Dvorak

Cesar Franck

Johannes Brahms

Felix Mendelssohn

Classical Journey. Episode 17 - A day at the operas

“Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings.” ― Robert Benchley
Today we feature opera singers - Angela Gheorghiu, Arleen Auger, Roberto Alagna, Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Yuryevna Netrebko, Plácido Domingo and Deborah Voigt.

Robert Alagna

Angela Gheorghiu

Anna Netrebko

Deborah Voigt

Arleen Auger

Jonas Kaufmann

Placido Domingo

Classical Journey: Episode 16. African Crossover Composers

Our focus today is on African crossover classical music. Rhythm, Beat and Soul. We will listen to the music of Jonas Gwangwa, Lebo M, Mulatu Astatke, Salif Keita, Toumani Diabate and Wasis Diop. These men stand tall on world stage as renowned composers in the mould of today’s masters.

Mulatu Astatke

Jonas Gwangwa

Lebo M

Salif Keita

Classical Journey: Episode 15 - Vangelis. NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey

Today, we talk about the marriage of science and music, about the exploration of Mars and a music odyssey. Our focus today is the music for the NASA mission: 2001 Mars Odyssey – Mythodea by Vangelis Papathanassio, Greek electronic composer and artist.