Classical Discoveries - #05: THE PROGRAM DIRECTORS - How to keep Audiences away from Concert Halls скачать в хорошем качестве

Classical Discoveries - #05: THE PROGRAM DIRECTORS - How to keep Audiences away from Concert Halls

Classical Discoveries welcomes Dr. Christoph Becher, former dramaturg and general director, to explore the complexities of curating a concert season. He reveals the three-pronged approach involving the orchestra chief, guest conductor, and presenter, each with differing priorities. This episode delves into the challenges radio symphony orchestras face in balancing their mission to promote contemporary music with audience appeal. Dr. Becher shares anecdotes from his career, including championing Henze's "Raft of the Medusa" and dealing with hesitant presenters. The conversation explores audience perceptions of modern music, the difficulties of programming Schoenberg, and the unexpected resistance to even accessible romantic composers like Dohnányi. Dr. Becher's forthcoming book on Schoenberg, designed to make his music more approachable, is also discussed. The episode concludes by highlighting Dr. Becher's innovative work at renowned institutions, including a Hamburg series featuring surprise contemporary pieces, and collaborations on projects like Dvořák's "The Spectre's Bride." Chapters: 0:21 Introduction 1:06 Introducing our Guest – Christoph Becher 1:50 How to prepare a seasonal concert program 5:12 A Misson for Non-Standard Repertoire 13:19 Ideas out of the bathtub 14:43 The Schoenberg Problem 19:32 The Schoenberg Book 22:32 Different Jobs of a Program Director 27:40 Recordings with the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra 29:29 Conclusion 💿*Featured Recordings*💿 1. Capriccio C5482 Hans Werner Henze: Floß der Medusa Listen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5482ID 2. Capriccio C5388 Ernst von Dohnanyi: The Veil of Pirrette Listen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5388ID 3. Capriccio C5315 Antonin Dvorak: The Spectres Bride Listen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5315ID 4. Capriccio C5500 Kurt Weill: Propheten Listen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5500ID 5. Capriccio C5380 Dohnanyi / Weiner Listen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5380ID 6. Capriccio C5377 Zemlinsky: Sinfonietta Listen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5377ID with: Jens F. Laurson (Journalist), Johannes Kernmayer (Producer) and Dr. Christoph Becher (Program Director) #classicalmusic #contemporarymusic #contemporaryclassical #musicmanagement #sponsorship #classicaldiscoveries #arnoldschoenberg =============== ► Subscribe to Capriccio YOUTUBE Channel:    / capricciorecords   ► FACEBOOK Page: facebook.com/capricciorecords/ ► INSTAGRAM:   / capricciorec   ► TWITTER:   / capricciorec   ► Learn more about Capriccio: http://capriccio.at/