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.

Classical Journey: Episode 14. Antonio Vivaldi - The Four Seasons

Antonio Vivaldi

A review of Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Classical Journey: Episode 13. Beethoven - Symphony in D minor

Ludwig van Beethoven

We focus on the Symphony in D minor, Op.125, also known as ‘The Choral’ by Ludwig van Beethoven. We had featured the fourth movement in the maiden edition of this show. Today, we shall review all the movements and get to take a listen to all of them.

Classical Journey: Episode 12. James Horner - A Tribute

What do the films like The Lady in Red, 48 Hours, Humanoids from the Deep, The Amazing Spider Man, Troy, Titanic, Braveheart, Patriot Games, Aliens and Avatar all have in common (pause) (music under voice: Hymn to the Sea – Soundtrack from Titanic) the composer, James Horner, probably 21st century most prolific composer till his demise.

Classical Journey: Episode 11. James Last - a tribute and others

"Do you like classical music?" It may be that you're a little embarrassed by the question. "Yes," some people answer - "but I don't know anything about music." Well, if you've encountered a piece of classical music that you loved, then you know more than you think you do. Classical music is everywhere around us - in movies, in television commercials, in schools, in the memories of our parents and grandparents. Anywhere that it's caught your attention is a good place to start.

James Last

Michael Jackson