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

Classical Journey - Episode 23 . The music of the 'Crazies'

Electronic music is music that employs electronic instruments and technology in its production. An electronic musician is one who composes and/or performs such music. The advent of electronics was either to diminish or make the once-considered expensive and elitist big band more accessible to the upcoming musician no matter one’s background.
Today, we examine the sounds of the electronic masters - Edgar Varese, Herbie Hancock, Isao Tomita, Patrick Gleeson, Pietro Grossi and Jean Michel Jarre

Edgar Varese

Herbie Hancock

Isao Tomita

Jean Michel Jarre

John Cage

Patrick Gleeson

Pietro Grossi

Classical Journey - Episode 22: Dancing to the Ballet

Today the movement is graceful – Grazioso. In continuation of our treatment of 20th and 21st century classical music genres, we focus today on the ballet. Yes, the dance but moreso the accompanying music.

Aaron Copland

Adolphe Adams

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Classical Journey - Episode 21: From Concerto to Concerto

Today the movement is strong – energico. In continuation of our treatment of 20th and 21st century classical music genres. We are reviewing concerto for orchestra featuring Bela Bartok, Tony Banks, Salvador Brotons. Elisabetta Brusa and Alla Pavlova.

Tony Banks

Salvador Brotons

Elisabetta Brusa

Alla Pavlova

Classical Journey - Episode 20: A day at the Cabaret

Today we’d focus on the cabaret. Cabaret is a form of entertainment featuring music, song, dance, recitation or drama. It is mainly distinguished by the performance venue, such as in a restaurant, pub or nightclub with a stage for performances. The audience, often dining or drinking, does not typically dance but usually sits at tables - William Bolcom, Joan Morris, Marc-Andre Hamelin, Sasha Cooke.

Joan Morris and William Bolcom

Marc-Andre Hamelin

Sasha Cooke