Leitmotifs: Music critic Tim Page on his life-long obsession (Rebroadcast)
In this episode of Leitmotifs, host Fredrika Brillembourg reconnects with her old friend, Pulitzer Prize winner and music critic Tim Page. (Originally aired Oct. 3, 2020)
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Leitmotifs: Benjamin Hochman: ‘In Mozart’s music, every note is in the right place’
In this episode of Leitmotifs, host Fredrika Brillembourg talks with pianist and conductor Benjamin Hochman.
Leitmotifs: Music critic Tim Page on his life-long obsession
In this episode of Leitmotifs, host Fredrika Brillembourg reconnects with her old friend, Pulitzer Prize winner and music critic Tim Page.
Leitmotifs: Michael Naumann on supporting culture – there are ‘euros at the end of the tunnel’
Opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg is back with another episode of Leitmotifs, this time with Michael Naumann. He served as commissioner for cultural affairs in the German federal government from 1998 to 2001 and since 2012, Naumann has been the director of the Barenboim-Said Academy.
Leitmotifs: Cellist Eckart Runge — Beyond the Artemis Quartet
Every month, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg hosts "Leitmotifs," our series on classical music. In this episode Fredrika talks with cellist Eckart Runge, who played in the world renowned Artemis Quartet for 30 years.
Leitmotifs: Conductor without an orchestra – Marc Albrecht on finding a new passion in trying times
In our series on classical music, "Leitmotifs," host Fredrika Brillembourg talks with German conductor Marc Albrecht, who was named 'Conductor of the Year' at last year's International Opera Awards.
Leitmotifs: Donald Runnicles – ‘Music can be with you all the time’
In this edition of Leitmotifs, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks with conductor Donald Runnicles. He is the general musical director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin and music director of the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson, Wyoming.
Leitmotifs: ‘I’m not an artist, I’m an enabler’ – Deutsche Oper’s Dietmar Schwarz on past productions and future challenges
This month, Fredrika Brillembourg talks with Dietmar Schwarz, Intendant of the Deutsche Oper Berlin since 2012. They look back on his career in the world of opera and discuss the challenges ahead.
Leitmotifs: When the stage falls silent
Every month, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg hosts "Leitmotifs", our series on classical music. But this month is different: all three opera houses in Berlin are closed and productions are on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic...
Leitmotifs: All about that bass – Dominic Seldis on musical blessings and theatrical success
In the latest edition of our series on classical music, "Leitmotifs," opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Dominic Seldis.
Leitmotifs: Talking to soprano Alma Sadé
Every month, Fredrika Brillembourg delves into the world of opera and classical music. In the latest segment of our series "Leitmotifs," Fredrika talks with soprano Alma Sadé. Sadé has been with the Komische Oper ensemble since 2014 and is known for roles such as Maria in "West Side Story" and Hodel in "Anatevka," among others.
Leitmotifs: Award-winning opera director Nicola Raab on her recent production of La Traviata
Each month, in our segment Leitmotifs, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks to creatives in the world of opera and classical music. In this edition, Fredrika talks with award winning opera director Nicola Raab. Her productions have been in opera houses all over the world, including Copenhagen, Valencia, Los Angeles, and Strasbourg.
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