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Who needs another Podcast?! Johannes Kernmayer asks and talk about with Journalist Jens F. Laurson about the reasonableness of another Classical Music Podcast. Well, again Capriccio would like to fill the gaps and presents Classical Rarities and their Composers that other ones kept neglecting. Discover high-quality classical music on Capriccio Records! #classical #classicalmusic

  1. 2d ago

    Podcast #16: REDISCOVERING SALIERI - Werner Ehrhardt on raiding the archives

    You may not have heard of Werner Ehrhardt, but if you’ve spent any time with early music, you’ve probably heard his work. In this first instalment, the founder and leader of Concerto Köln and L’arte del mondo joins Jens and Joe to reflect on half a century of recording rare and early repertoire — and on how to discover music that has yet to be discovered. 0:20   Introduction1:11   Introducing our guest – Werner Ehrhardt3:09   Cologne 1985 – A Mecca for Old Music5:57   Antonio Salieri – La Scuola de’ gelosi9:16   Why Salieri?11:38  The Grove Dictionary and the French Revolution13:26  Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf – La Prise de la Bastille14:22  Joseph Martin Kraus – the “Swedish Mozart”18:06  Francesco Durante – Vivaldi vs. Musica Napoletana21:14  Jan Ladislav Dussek – the Beethoven contemporary23:15  The Carneval Oriental project25:45  Israel in Egypt – an oratorio of three world religions29:05  Conclusion C10280  La Prise de la BastilleBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10280!Podcast C10430  Joseph Martin Kraus – SymphoniesBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10430!Podcast C10371  Francesco Durante – Concerti Nos. 1–6BUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10371!Podcast C10444  Jan Ladislav Dussek – Piano ConcertosBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10444!Podcast C5263  Carneval OrientalBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5263!Podcast C5151  Israel in EgyptBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5151!Podcast Concerto Köln — https://www.concerto-koeln.de/ L’arte del mondo — https://www.lartedelmondo.de/en/termine Werner Ehrhardt — https://www.lartedelmondo.de/en/werner-ehrhardt Antonio Salieri - Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf - Joseph Martin Kraus - Francesco Durante - Jan Ladislav Dussek - George Frideric Handel - Joseph Haydn - Antonio Vivaldi - Musica Antiqua - Reinhard Goebel - Collegium Aureum - Cappella Coloniensis With:Werner Ehrhardt (conductor), Jens F. Laurson (Journalist), and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer) Follow Capriccio Records► YouTube Channel► Facebook: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more: http://capriccio.at/ ChaptersFeatured RecordingsFeatured ArtistsRecommended Persons

    30 min

  2. Jun 5

    Podcast #15: DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH - The Symphonies

    In their latest Classical Discoveries episode, Jens and Joe explore Dmitri Shostakovich’s symphonies — works of daring subversion masked as Soviet conformity. From the banned Fourth Symphony to the sardonic Ninth, they reveal how Shostakovich smuggled private rebellion into public music. Featuring the Gürzenich‑Orchester Köln’s powerhouse recordings, this is Soviet‑era genius at its most explosive: “Quiet in person, screaming in music.” 0:20   Introduction1:20   Symphony No. 1 – One of the Best First Symphonies4:30   Symphonies Nos. 2 and 3 – To Please the State9:14   Symphony No. 4 – “Muddle Instead of Music”14:03  Overview and Categorisation15:39  Symphony No. 5 – Well‑Behaved and Popular16:38  Symphony No. 7 – And the Fireman18:00  Symphony No. 9 – Light and Simple Classicism21:28  Symphony No. 14 – The Russian Loreley24:17  Symphony No. 15 – Why Wilhelm Tell?26:56  Quiet in Person – Screaming in Music28:12  Symphony No. 15 – The Wagner Quotes29:25  Conclusion C7435  Shostakovich: The SymphoniesBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C7435!Podcast Gürzenich‑Orchester Köln Dmitrji Kitajenko Kirill Kondrashin - Solomon Volkov - Serge Prokofiev With:Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer) Follow Capriccio Records► YouTube Channel► Facebook: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more: http://capriccio.at/ ChaptersFeatured RecordingFeatured ArtistsRecommended Persons

    30 min

  3. May 29

    Podcast #14: CHARLES KOECHLIN - France's Hidden Symphonist

    In their latest episode of the Classical Discoveries podcast, Jens and Joe explore the scintillating music of Charles Koechlin, a fascinating yet overlooked French symphonist who defies easy categorisation. Neither purely an impressionist nor simply a romantic, dramatic, lyric, abstract, or “programmatic” composer, Koechlin combined revolutionary, academic, and eclectic traits. One moment his language recalls Debussy and Ravel, the next he sounds like Poulenc, Florent Schmitt, or even Olivier Messiaen. 0:20   Introduction1:36   Koechlin – A little bit of everything?4:51   Symphony No. 1 – Recording Session9:01   Backgrounds – Jungle Book and the Symphony10:56  A pupil of Fauré11:27  The Seven Stars’ Symphony, Op. 13212:16  The Movie Stars of the Symphony14:33  Greta Garbo (Excerpt)16:43  Charlie Chaplin (Excerpt)17:45  Vers la voûte étoilée, Op. 129 (Excerpt)19:27  Conclusion C5533  Charles Koechlin: Symphony No. 1BUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5533!Podcast C5449  Charles Koechlin: The Seven Stars’ Symphony (Capriccio)BUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5449!Podcast Sinfonieorchester Basel Website: https://www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgllfsUfm3qWSsZQE7vTnJw Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen Website: https://www.wuerttembergische-philharmonie.de/musik/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wuerttembergischephilharmonie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philharmonie.reutlingen/ Ariane Matiakh Website: https://arianematiakh.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matiakhariane Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arianematiakh/ Recommended Persons Claude Debussy - Gabriel Fauré - Albert Roussel - Olivier Messiaen - Charlie Chaplin - Clara Bow - Greta Garbo - Marlene Dietrich - Rudyard Kipling With:Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer) Follow Capriccio Records► YouTube Channel► Facebook: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more: http://capriccio.at/

    20 min

  4. May 23

    Podcast #13: DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH - The Film Music Scores

    In this episode, Jens & Joe dive into the forgotten reels of Dmitri Shostakovich’s film music, from Italian partisans to Austrian invaders — and ask why everyone knows Prokofiev’s Ivan the Terrible, but not The Fall of Berlin. A well‑earned shoutout, too, to Dave at @DavesClassicalGuide. 0:20   Introduction1:32   Shostakovich and the Soviet Film Industry4:30   The Gadfly (1955) – Bazar7:04   The Gadfly (1955) – Romance9:04   Dictates of the Soviet Regime10:34  The New Babylon (1929)13:45  Five Days – Five Nights (1961)16:21  The Hidden Scores17:50  King Lear – Incidental Music (1940)20:06  Shostakovich vs. Prokofiev20:50  The Fall of Berlin (1950)22:54  The Film Music Recordings23:46  Golden Mountains (1931)26:03  King Lear – Film Music (1970)28:14  Conclusion 8.573747  Shostakovich: The Gadfly (Naxos)BUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/8573747!Podcast C7450  Shostakovich: Film Music Edition (Capriccio)BUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C7450!Podcast Rundfunk‑Sinfonieorchester Berlin — https://www.instagram.com/rsb_orchester/ Deutsches Symphonie‑Orchester Berlin — https://www.instagram.com/dsoberlin Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland‑Pfalz — https://www.instagram.com/staatsphilharmonie/ RIAS‑Kammerchor — https://www.instagram.com/rias_kammerchor/ James Judd — https://www.jamesjudd.net/ Michail Jurowski Serge Prokofiev - Alfred Schnittke - Jacques Offenbach - Ludwig van Beethoven With:Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer) Follow Capriccio Records► YouTube Channel► Facebook: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more: http://capriccio.at/ ChaptersFeatured RecordingsFeatured ArtistsRecommended Persons

    30 min

  5. May 16

    Podcast #12: EASTER CLASSICS beyond J. S. Bach

    Easter marks the high point of the Christian year, and some of the greatest works in classical music were written for this feast. While today’s concert programs often revolve around Bach, Jens and Joe, in their latest podcast, explore other Easter-themed gems — from the Renaissance to the 19th century. 0:20   Introduction1:10   The Bulk of Compositions3:00   Anton Schweitzer – The Resurrection of Christ (1776)6:48   Copy/Paste – how scripts survived7:53   La Passione – the libretto by Pietro Metastasio9:50   Antonio Salieri – La Passione (1776)11:52   Josef Mysliveček – La Passione (c. 1770)14:05   Alessandro Scarlatti – La Colpa, Il Pentimento, La Grazia (1708)16:50   Claudio Monteverdi – Vespers for the Feast of the Ascension (c. 1620)20:02   Jan Dismas Zelenka – Gesu al Calvario (1735)21:53   The Kyiv Archive – Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach23:09   C. P. E. Bach – St. John Passion (1772)24:28   Telemann and the Hamburg Bach25:31   Georg Philipp Telemann – The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus (1760)27:13   20th-Century Passion Music28:16   Joe’s Short Version of Parsifal29:05   Conclusion Featured Recordings C5425  Anton Schweitzer: The Resurrection of ChristBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5425!Podcast C60100  Antonio Salieri: La Passione di Nostro Signore Jesu CristoBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C60100!Podcast C71025–26  Josef Mysliveček: La Passione di Nostro Signore Jesu CristoBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C7102526!Podcast C10411–12  Alessandro Scarlatti: La Colpa, Il Pentimento, La GraziaBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C1041112!Podcast C10521  Claudio Monteverdi: Vespers for the Feast of the AscensionBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10521!Podcast C10887–88  Jan Dismas Zelenka: Gesu al CalvarioBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C1088788!Podcast C60103  C. P. E. Bach: St. John PassionBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C60103!Podcast C60113  C. P. E. Bach: St. Matthew PassionBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C60113!Podcast C60132  C. P. E. Bach: St. Mark PassionBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C60132!Podcast C10596  Telemann: The Resurrection and Ascension of JesusBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C10596!Podcast Recommended Persons Thüringer Bach Collegium — https://www.bachland.de/en/ Christoph Spering — YouTube Channel Howard Arman — Biography on Naxos Michael Schneider — Biography on Naxos La Stagione — https://www.lastagione.de/ Hermann Max — Biography on Naxos Rheinische Kantorei — Ensemble on Naxos Sing-Akademie zu Berlin — https://www.sing-akademie.de/ Antonio Salieri - Georg Philipp Telemann - Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Pietro Metastasio - Josef Mysliveček - Claudio Monteverdi - Alessandro Scarlatti - Jan Dismas Zelenka - Arvo Pärt - Dan Tun - Edward Elgar - Herbert von Karajan With:Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer) Follow Capriccio Records► YouTube Channel► Facebook: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more: http://capriccio.at/ ChaptersFeatured RecordingsFeatured ArtistsRecommended Persons

    30 min

  6. May 8

    Podcast #11: FRANZ SCHMIDT - beyond the "Seven Seals"

    Franz Schmidt may not be the most neglected composer among the grand romantics of the 20th century, but the gap between the greatness of his music and its absence from concert halls is staggering. Together with conductor Jonathan Berman, who recently recorded Schmidt’s four symphonies with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Jens and Joe explore the Schmidt phenomenon and the enduring appeal of his music. Chapters0:20 Introduction1:20 Special Guest: Jonathan Berman2:24 The Symphonies Project7:47 Karajan vs. Schmidt9:04 "Intermezzo" – The One-Shot Hit10:40 Notre Dame14:24 Fantasia for Piano and Orchestra16:17 Variations on a Hussar's Song18:16 Nothing Like Bruckner20:03 Franz Schmidt – Discography21:36 Biographical Shadows25:00 Conclusion Featured RecordingsC10248–49 – Franz Schmidt: Notre Dame C5274 – Franz Schmidt: Orchestral WorksBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5274!Podcast C67093 – Franz Schmidt: Organ Works C5526 – Franz Schmidt: Piano WorksBUY/STREAM: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5526!Podcast Featured ArtistsJonathan Berman: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanbermanconductor/Jasminka Stančul: https://www.instagram.com/jasminkastancul/?hl=enDeutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz: https://www.staatsphilharmonie.de/de/Alexander RumpfDeutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin: https://www.dso-berlin.de/de/Christof Prick: http://www.christof-prick.de/ Recommended PersonsAnton BrucknerRichard WagnerGustav MahlerHerbert von KarajanDimitri Mitropoulos With Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer) ► Subscribe to Capriccio YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapriccioRecords► FACEBOOK Page: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more about Capriccio: http://capriccio.at/

    26 min

  7. Apr 24

    Podcast #09: NINO ROTA - beyond The Godfather

    Explore the life and works of Nino Rota, the Italian composer celebrated for both his iconic film scores and his classical music. Discover his collaborations with legendary directors, his opera The Florentine Straw Hat, and his distinctive gift for blending nostalgia, optimism, and humor in his music. Chapters0:20 Introduction1:02 Biographical Facts1:58 Italian Hollywood4:05 Rota and Opera9:14 Rota vs. Rózsa10:44 Concerto for Strings12:53 Harp Concerto13:59 The Orchestra Rehearsal15:40 Listen to Nino Rota!16:26 Conclusion16:50 Il Gattopardo Featured Recordings C5466 – Nino Rota: The Florentine Straw HatListen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5466ID C5494 – Nino Rota: Concert MusicListen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5494ID C5246 – Nino Rota: Il GattopardoListen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5246ID Featured ArtistsTetiana Miyus: https://tetianamiyus.com/Piotr Buszewski: https://www.instagram.com/piotrbuszewskiDaniele Squeo: https://www.danielesqueo.com/home/Opera Graz: https://oper-graz.buehnen-graz.com/WDR Funkhausorchester: https://www1.wdr.de/orchester-und-chor/funkhausorchester/index.htmlFelix Bender: https://www.felixbender.com/homeEsther Peristerakis: https://www.instagram.com/esther.peristerakis/ Recommended PersonsMiklós RózsaFederico FelliniLuchino Visconti With Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer) ► Subscribe to Capriccio YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapriccioRecords► FACEBOOK Page: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more about Capriccio: http://capriccio.at/

    18 min

  8. Apr 17

    Podcast #08: KARL WEIGL - Viennese Glory and American Obscurity

    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. Subscribe for more hidden classical gems. #KarlWeigl #ClassicalMusic #Podcast #VienneseMusic #Composer Chapters00:20 Introduction00:56 Surprised by Beauty02:38 His Grandson’s Memories05:33 Viennese Glory08:22 The Left-Hand Piano Concerto10:09 Schoenberg Cycle Vienna11:50 The Symphonies13:27 American Obscurity16:12 Some Chamber Music17:32 Conclusion Featured RecordingsC5232 – Weigl: Piano and Violin ConcertosC5365 – Weigl: Symphony No. 1C5385 – Weigl: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 6C5318 – Weigl: Chamber Music Featured ArtistsFlorian KrumpöckDavid FrühwirthJürgen BrunsDeutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz Recommended PersonsArnold SchoenbergAlexander ZemlinskyFranz SchmidtErich KorngoldErich ZeiselHanns EislerHans GálGustav MahlerWilhelm FurtwänglerLeopold Stokowski With Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer) ► Subscribe to Capriccio YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapriccioRecords► FACEBOOK Page: facebook.com/capricciorecords/► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec► Learn more about Capriccio: http://capriccio.at/

    18 min
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Who needs another Podcast?! Johannes Kernmayer asks and talk about with Journalist Jens F. Laurson about the reasonableness of another Classical Music Podcast. Well, again Capriccio would like to fill the gaps and presents Classical Rarities and their Composers that other ones kept neglecting. Discover high-quality classical music on Capriccio Records! #classical #classicalmusic

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    Capriccio Records | Classical Music Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
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