Category Archives: podcast

Cutting Room Floor: From The Minds of Babes

Posted on
Nov 15 2008
 by Sam Bergman

As we draw within a few days of our first Inside the Classics concerts of the season, Sarah and I are in our usual mode of painstakingly cutting material from the show that we desperately want to get to, but … Continue reading →

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More Copland Audio

Posted on
May 30 2008
 by Sam Bergman

Here are three more audio samples from our Inside the Classics season finale. First, a bit of history on Copland’s political moorings, followed by a full performance of his immortal Fanfare for the Common Man… Next, following our brief sample … Continue reading →

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The Long-Awaited Copland Show Audio

Posted on
May 27 2008
 by Sam Bergman

So, way back at the beginning of this month, I promised that I’d put up some of the audio samples people had been requesting from our Copland show once I had a recording of the concerts in hand. Sorry to … Continue reading →

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The Pride of Mankato

Posted on
Jan 24 2008
 by Sam Bergman

Continuing the runup to next week’s Inside the Classics concerts, we wanted to take some time to introduce you to the guy who will be the star of the show: our violin soloist, Peter McGuire. One of the tough things … Continue reading →

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Ask An Expert: Conductor Skill Sets

Posted on
Jan 13 2008
 by Sam Bergman

Our latest question comes from Don Picard, who asks… Q: From your two perspectives, what skills mark the difference between an average orchestra conductor, a good conductor and a truly great conductor? Don, you may or may not know it, … Continue reading →

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Podcast Launch!

Posted on
Nov 27 2007
 by Sam Bergman

Well, after weeks of promises, delays, and procrastination by yours truly, I’m pleased to announce the availability of the very first Inside the Classics Podcast! This initial effort consists of four short segments, in which Sarah and I and a … Continue reading →

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