The NPR Podcast Directory lists two Classical Music Podcasts. We recently subscribed to both. One is “Aspen Public Radio: Classical Music From Aspen”, from 1 PM – 3 PM (MDT) weekdays: “Host Nikki Boxer invites listeners to join her every weekday for music at midday. Providing an interesting cross-section of styles, genres and musical periods, Classical Music from Aspen features everything from popular favorites to rarely-heard gems by obscure composers. Through a unique collaboration with the Aspen Music Festival and School, Classical Music from Aspen brings the community inside and backstage, with interviews, live broadcasts and more.”
Taking advantage of the time flexibility made possible by podcasting, we listened to the May 1, 2008 program today. “The Miraculous Mandarin” by Bela Bartok was the title feature, but what interested us most was a “Violin Concerto in D” of the Afro-French composer Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799), who is profiled at AfriClassical.com The work was performed by violin soloist Qian Zhou and the Toronto Camerata under Kevin Mallon. The CD was Naxos 8.557322 (2004), from the independent label known for high quality sound and budget pricing.
Classical Music from Aspen
CMA Podcast May 1
Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Saint-Georges on Podcast
Podcast Host Nikki Boxer
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