Discover Karl Weigl, the forgotten Viennese composer who carried Romanticism into the 20th century. Join Jens and Joe on Classical Discoveries as they explore Weigl’s life, legacy, and remarkable output, including symphonies and string quartets. Learn about his early career under Mahler, his “Mahler without the neurosis” style, his struggles as an émigré in the United States, and the rediscovery of his music. Featuring insights from his grandson and excerpts from works such as the Left-Hand Piano Concerto and Third Symphony, this episode asks why Weigl deserves a place in the modern repertoire.

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Chapters
00:20 Introduction
00:56 Surprised by Beauty
02:38 His Grandson’s Memories
05:33 Viennese Glory
08:22 The Left-Hand Piano Concerto
10:09 Schoenberg Cycle Vienna
11:50 The Symphonies
13:27 American Obscurity
16:12 Some Chamber Music
17:32 Conclusion

Featured Recordings
C5232 – Weigl: Piano and Violin Concertos
C5365 – Weigl: Symphony No. 1
C5385 – Weigl: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 6
C5318 – Weigl: Chamber Music

Featured Artists
Florian Krumpöck
David Frühwirth
Jürgen Bruns
Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz

Recommended Persons
Arnold Schoenberg
Alexander Zemlinsky
Franz Schmidt
Erich Korngold
Erich Zeisel
Hanns Eisler
Hans Gál
Gustav Mahler
Wilhelm Furtwängler
Leopold Stokowski

With Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)

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Classical Discoveries: A Festive Journey Beyond Bach

Join Jens and Joe for a delightful exploration of Christmas music that goes far beyond Bach! Discover hidden gems like Pfitzner’s Christelflein, Rheinberger’s Star of Bethlehem, and Cartellieri’s Christmas Oratorio. Journey from Renaissance masterpieces to Romantic treasures, with music by Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, and even Sibelius.

Enjoy surprises such as Schoenberg’s Christmas Music and Pablo Casals’ El pesebre, plus the enchanting sounds of Russian Orthodox Christmas traditions. Jens and Joe share personal stories from their own performances and recordings, adding warmth and insight to the festive atmosphere.

Whether you’re a lifelong classical enthusiast or looking for fresh additions to your holiday playlist, this episode unwraps new Christmas classics and cherished favorites—with a charming attempt at Silent Night!

Chapters
00:21 Introduction
02:05 No Favorite Song
03:02 Heinrich Schütz – Christmas History
04:34 A Season for Boys’ Choirs
06:46 Rheinberger – The Star of Bethlehem
11:09 Cartellieri – Christmas Oratorio
13:09 Mendelssohn – Vom Himmel hoch
15:09 Jens’ Christmas Favorites
16:52 100 Christmas Classics
18:40 Assisi Christmas Cantatas
21:07 Jean Sibelius – Op. 1
22:36 Christmas Emotions
24:30 Orthodox Christmas
27:44 A Silent Night Finale

Featured Albums
💿 Capriccio C10508 – Schütz / Schelle: Christmas Histories
💿 Capriccio C10594 – Christmas with the Vienna Boys’ Choir
💿 Orfeo C230082 – Pfitzner: Das Christ-Elflein
💿 Capriccio C10551 – Rheinberger: The Star of Bethlehem
💿 Capriccio C10337 – Rheinberger: Organ Suite
💿 Capriccio C71015 – Cartellieri: Christmas Oratorio
💿 Capriccio C10216 – Saint-Saëns / Mendelssohn
💿 Capriccio C7331 – 100 Christmas Classics
💿 Capriccio C3032 – Assisi Christmas Cantatas
💿 Capriccio C3031 – Scandinavian Christmas
💿 Capriccio C3033 – Orthodox Christmas
💿 Capriccio C3030 – Christmas in the Austrian Alps

With: Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)
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Discover the life and works of Christian Sinding, the Norwegian composer who spent most of his career in Germany. Explore his symphonies, his place in late Romantic music, and why he is so often overshadowed by his contemporary Edvard Grieg.

Chapters
0:20 Introduction
1:24 Norwegian One-Hit Wonder
3:00 The Symphonies – Recording Impressions
7:19 Essentially German Music?
8:11 Biographical Facts
9:00 Symphony No. 1 – To Conquer the World
10:21 Grieg vs. Sinding
11:29 Symphony No. 4 – Frost and Spring
14:43 Biographical Facts
15:24 Sinding To-Do List
16:47 Conclusion

Featured Recordings

1. Capriccio C5540 – Christian Sinding: The Symphonies 1–4
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2. Naxos 8.557266 – Sibelius / Sinding Violin Concertos
   Listen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/8557266ID

Featured Artists
Karl-Heinz Steffens: https://www.instagram.com/karlheinzsteffens/
Norrköping Symphony Orchestra: https://www.norrkopingssymfoniorkester.se/english

Recommended Persons
Edvard Grieg
Jean Sibelius
Richard Wagner
Felix Weingartner
Arthur Nikisch

With Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)

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