Classical Journey - Episode 27. It's a woman's world

They weren’t so many. Indeed, it is generally reported that female composers were a rare breed. Women tried to make careers in classical music but couldn’t easily find work as composers. Then the likes of Judith Weir, Nicola Lefanu and Thea Musgrave began to break through. We feature the female composers of the 21st century. We can’t take all but we’d take a listen to the works of Onute Narbutaite, Julia Wolfe, Jennifer Higdon, Olga Neuwirth, and Rebecca Saunders.

Jennifer Higdon

Julia Wolfe

Olga Neuwirth

Onute Narbutaite

Rebecca Saunders

Classical Journey - Episode 26. Herald the Chineke! revolution!

Chineke! the brainchild of renowned bassist, educator, and activist Chi-chi Nwanoku MBE, FRAM made its debut in September. She holds a candid conversation on Classical Journey

Chi-Chi Nwanoku

Classical Journey - Episode 25 . Scoring the film movement

As we focus today on film scores, Nigerian film director, Remi Vaughan-Richards talks about Faaji Agba, art, music and Nollywood. It's a candid discourse. Today's feature - Quincy Jones, Bobby McFerrin, Maurice Jarre, John Barry, Dave Grusin and Johnny Green.

Remi Vaughan-Richards

Quincy Jones

Bobby McFerrin

John Barry

Maurice Jarre

Dave Gruisn

Classical Journey - Episode 24 . The Passion of the Romantics

In part, it was a revolt against social and political norms of the Age of Enlightenment and a reaction against the scientific rationalization of nature. It was embodied most strongly in the visual arts, music, and literature, but had a major impact on historiography education, and natural history. Today, our focus is on the last of the Romantics – Gustav Mahler, Paul Gilson, Jean Sibelius, Johann Strauss III.

Paul Gilson

Gustav Mahler

Jean Sibelius

Johann Strauss III