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Adult Music

Music for the mature mind: Mike and Russ discuss recent classical and jazz releases with audio samples from their secret mountain lair in Japan. You’ll find something new to listen to each week with complete release info and streaming links to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Deezer. We’ve discussed more than 1,600 recordings in our episodes so far!

Latest Episodes:

Interview 3: Daniel Bernhardsson and Marek Štilec, "Wranitzkcally Yours" Jul 23, 2021

Show notes

Daniel Bernhardsson (founder of the Wranitzky Project) and Marek Štilec (conductor of the Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra) tell us about the fascinating history and music of the Moravian-Austrian classical composer Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808). Daniel shares his story of discovering Wranitzky's music and searching for copies of Wranitzky works from archives and libraries all over Europe. Marek gives insight into what makes Wranitzky's music unique, and the challenges and rewards of conducting and recording these previously unrecorded masterpieces.

Be sure to listen to Volumes 1 and 2 of Paul Wranitzky Orchestral Works, available now from Naxos.

The Wranitzky Project

WRANITZKY, P.: Orchestral Works, Vol. 1 (Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice, Štilec)

https://open.spotify.com/album/79dip3uuj8hdihYBALbrTA

https://music.apple.com/us/album/wranitzky-orchestral-works-vol-1/1556527739

WRANITZKY, P.: Orchestral Works, Vol. 2 (Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice, Štilec)

https://open.spotify.com/album/6U5Md7DOalsGwoSQYlZEk8

https://music.apple.com/us/album/wranitzky-orchestral-works-vol-2/1572706098

"Something Old, Something New, Clarinet and Piano, Jazz Vocals, too!" Jul 19, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Brandenburg Project: Twelve Concertos” by the Swedish Chamber Orchestra / Thomas Dausgaard, “Mozart, Hosokawa” by Momo Kodama, Seiji Ozawa & Mito Chamber Orchestra, “Johannes Brahms: Clarinet Sonatas & Ernste Gesänge” by Julian Bliss & James Baillieu, “Open Sky” by Art Hirahara, “Staying in Touch” by Sinne Eeg & Thomas Fonnesbaek, and the self-titled debut by Samara Joy.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 23 Deezer Playlist

“Brandenburg Project: Twelve Concertos” (BIS)

Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Thomas Dausgaard

https://open.spotify.com/album/1Qx8aCFUf8I9YSrD89266A

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-brandenburg-project/1558212898

“Mozart, Hosokawa” (ECM)

Momo Kodama, Seiji Ozawa & Mito Chamber Orchestra

https://www.https://open.spotify.com/album/3FwpLLokjRSRtC48su2uyL

https://music.apple.com/us/album/hosokawa-mozart-live/1551975156

“Johannes Brahms: Clarinet Sonatas & Ernste Gesänge” (Signum)

Julian Bliss (clarinet), James Baillieu (piano)

https://open.spotify.com/album/3gf1J9kb8eJkhhJCTeX9ZE

https://music.apple.com/us/album/brahms-sonatas/1557483007

“Open Sky” (Posi-Tone Records)

Art Hirahara

https://open.spotify.com/album/5k5BNDv4gQxmO7zZMqdj1y

https://music.apple.com/us/album/open-sky/1569463520

“Staying in Touch” (Stunt Records)

Sinne Eeg, Thomas Fonnesbaek

https://open.spotify.com/album/4Gl8Sg5Ik5MoNbaUo24fbL

https://music.apple.com/us/album/staying-in-touch/1571131277

“Samara Joy” (Whirlwind Records)

Samara Joy

https://open.spotify.com/album/7odhq8nBHDrTgYXIuV6g23

https://music.apple.com/us/album/samara-joy/1564788476

"Saxual Healing" Jul 12, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Beyond the Limits: CPE Bach: Complete String Symphonies” by Amandine Beyer/Gli Incogniti, “Debussy: Fantaisie, Violin Sonata, Cello Sonata, La Mer” by Daniel Barenboim (piano), Michael Barenboim (violin), Kian Soltani (cello), Martha Argerich (piano), and Staatskapelle Berlin, “Lindberg: Aura, Marea & Related Rocks” by the Finnish RSO/Hannu Lintu, “Straight Off” by Martin Jacobsen, “Happy Destination” by Rich Perry, and “Straight Gonz” (With Jerry Bergonzi) by The Modern Jazz Trio.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 22 Deezer Playlist

“Beyond the Limits: CPE Bach: Complete String Symphonies” (Harmonia Mundi)

Amandine Beyer, Gli Incogniti

https://open.spotify.com/album/1qZUBLprwqOZJRQLPva7gq

https://music.apple.com/us/album/c-p-e-bach-beyond-limits-complete-symphonies-for-strings/1557910646

“Debussy: Fantaisie, Violin Sonata, Cello Sonata, La Mer” (Deutsche Grammophon)

Daniel Barenboim (piano), Michael Barenboim (violin), Kian Soltani (cello), Martha Argerich (piano), Staatskapelle Berlin

https://open.spotify.com/album/62gx1Tcv01zltxFwcHSquS

https://music.apple.com/us/album/debussy-fantaisie-violin-sonata-cello-sonata-la-mer/1562826999

“Lindberg: Aura, Marea & Related Rocks” (Ondine)

Finnish Rso/Hannu Lintu

https://open.spotify.com/album/3wobwdmNpzkTM5eChxA9om

https://music.apple.com/us/album/lindberg-aura-marea-related-rocks-live/1560684514

“Straight Off” (Steeplechase)

Martin Jacobsen

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5T7JQhBKXb6pCCSxe0ZB7J

https://music.apple.com/us/album/straight-off/1574516915

“Happy Destination” (SteepleChase)

Rich Perry

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5T7JQhBKXb6pCCSxe0ZB7J

https://music.apple.com/us/album/straight-off/1574516915

“Straight Gonz” (With Jerry Bergonzi) (AMM)

The Modern Jazz Trio

https://open.spotify.com/album/20IrPO86VVO2S3MJBCFZyN

https://music.apple.com/us/album/straight-gonz/1550902652

Interview 2: Gil Rose (Conductor of the BMOP), “On the American Orchestral Music Frontier” Jul 09, 2021

Show notes

Gil Rose, conductor of the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), tells us about his musical career and the history of the BMOP, which he founded in 1996. He shares his unique perspective on American classical music and gives us insight into several recent BMOP releases.

Gil Rose: Homepage

Boston Modern Orchestra Project

"Samuel Barber: Medea"

https://open.spotify.com/album/2VqDFU2ZFevC7ZcpAFDxwV

"Walter Piston: Concerto for Orchestra"

https://open.spotify.com/album/22bFkIa3x37k9erJ78fIjO

"John Adams: Chamber Symphony"

https://open.spotify.com/album/4HkwDylsFSwOv8zcl1ppEg

https://music.apple.com/us/album/john-adams-chamber-symphony/1566055029

"Elliot Carter: Ballets"

https://open.spotify.com/album/3A8rjal0jyxscmSsNCDwUv

https://music.apple.com/us/album/elliott-carter-ballets/1553027365

"Solo Power!" Jul 05, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Bach: Klavierwerke” by Rinaldo Alessandrini, “When Do We Dance?” by Lise de la Salle, “Iridescence” by Antonella Ciccozzi, “Sideslip” by Alex Western-King, “Organ Power! by Gaël Horellou, and “Sankofa” by Amaro Freitas.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 21 Deezer Playlist

“Bach: Klavierwerke” (Naive)

Rinaldo Alessandrini

https://open.spotify.com/album/1UIHmoXqnPW2jyCHrCiVN7

https://music.apple.com/us/album/bach-klavierwerke/1554868220

“When Do We Dance?” (Naive)

Lise de la Salle (piano)

https://open.spotify.com/album/7MTlcH8YsEgWsA3oBQahVZ

https://music.apple.com/us/album/when-do-we-dance/1556510550

“Iridescence” (Stradivarius)

Antonella Ciccozzi (harp)

https://open.spotify.com/album/6kee60nF4Lov4FDVr9ilKZ

https://music.apple.com/us/album/iridescence/1561646537

“Sideslip” (Ubuntu)

Alex Western-King

https://open.spotify.com/album/39xWge968Mz7gIEeX8fGPO

https://music.apple.com/us/album/sideslip-feat-sam-leak-jonny-wickham-jay-davis/1556527454

“Organ Power! (Fresh Sound)

Gaël Horellou

https://open.spotify.com/album/1l5BV1tP1O43TcIaeHnxKm

https://music.apple.com/us/album/organ-power-feat-fred-nardin/1565007762

“Sankofa” (Far Out Recordings)

Amaro Freitas

https://open.spotify.com/album/5cT5wndmYkuba7x4bnvIRf

https://music.apple.com/us/album/sankofa/1562147420

"Plungers, Ouds, Harpsichords, and Other Curiosities" Jun 28, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Melancholy Grace” by Jean Rondeau, “Mozart Momentum – 1785” by Leif Ove Andsnes / Mahler Chamber Orchestra, “Johannes Brahms: Piano Concertos” by András Schiff / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, “After the Real Thing” by Roy Mor, “I Remember You” by Stephen Riley, and “Masters & Baron Meet Blanton & Webster” by the Mark Masters Ensemble.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 20 Deezer Playlist

“Melancholy Grace” (Erato)

Jean Rondeau (harpsichord)

https://open.spotify.com/album/4CiQThXDK2Ip8pdtlA2j9z

https://music.apple.com/us/album/melancholy-grace/1561190945

“Mozart Momentum – 1785” (Sony)

Leif Ove Andsnes (piano), Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Matthew Truscott (violin), Joel Hunter (viola), Frank-Michael Guthmann (cello)

https://open.spotify.com/album/1j3AzLmAJVP7HbQMCwqlzq

https://music.apple.com/us/album/mozart-momentum-1785/1560605515

“Johannes Brahms: Piano Concertos” (ECM)

András Schiff (piano/director), Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

https://open.spotify.com/album/2egGFfaZ4wBSDgl7gGST67

https://music.apple.com/us/album/brahms-piano-concertos/1561178466

“After the Real Thing” (Ubuntu)

Roy Mor

https://open.spotify.com/album/3cxhAgOgEBKAQJPHoV6stf

https://music.apple.com/us/album/after-the-real-thing/1557628865

“I Remember You” (SteepleChase)

Stephen Riley

https://open.spotify.com/album/28IqChYvhVv0erB4fNKq7L

“Masters & Baron Meet Blanton & Webster”

Mark Masters Ensemble (Capri Records)

https://open.spotify.com/album/2QwuiSaDsQc7IVIjuNVOtl

https://music.apple.com/us/album/masters-baron-meet-blanton-webster/1570361073

"Squinting at Angels in the Shadows" Jun 21, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Bach: The Six Partitas” by Mahan Esfahani, “Skalkottas: Dances of Waves” by Stefanos Tsialis and the Athens State Orchestra, “The Moon & The Forest” by Miloš Karadaglić, “Live at Diese Onze” by Manuel Valera, “Squint” by Julian Lage, and “3 Shadows, 4 Angels” by Ken Stubbs.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 19 Deezer Playlist

“Bach: The Six Partitas” (Hyperion)

Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord)

https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA68311/2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qKzGyOdJkU

“Skalkottas: Dances of Waves” (Naxos)

Athens State Orchestra, Stefanos Tsialis

https://www.presto https://open.spotify.com/album/0XjV6m3Qm9t3s3qwKhFRSQ

https://music.apple.com/us/album/skalkottas-orchestral-works/1562231011

“The Moon & The Forest” (Decca)

Miloš Karadaglić (guitar)

https://open.spotify.com/album/3btP1rSrEPL6a80VWpyxdf

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-moon-the-forest/1554073927

“Live at Diese Onze”

Manuel Valera (AZis Label)

https://open.spotify.com/album/6wHJiwzqvtXlYeFRcjO3Qo

https://music.apple.com/us/album/live-at-diese-onze/1568032254

“Squint” (Blue Note)

Julian Lage

https://open.spotify.com/album/4eomOt6YKFtZhFPyoSwrSC

https://music.apple.com/us/album/squint/1554962478

“3 Shadows, 4 Angels” (Cherryk)

Ken Stubbs

https://open.spotify.com/album/2fOMnVG0Mdp7z6P4dp2qsv

https://music.apple.com/us/album/3-shadows-4-angels/1570752330

"Modernist Martini" Jun 14, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Ysaÿe: Six Sonatas for Solo Violin, Op. 27” by James Ehnes, “Zemlinsky: Die Seejungfrau & Schreker: Der Geburtstag der Infantin” by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & Vasily Petrenko, “Prokofiev: Symphony No. 6 & Myaskovsky: Symphony No. 27” by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra & Vasily Petrenko, “Schoenberg: Pierrot lunaire” by Patricia Kopatchinskaja, “More Sounds of a Dry Martini” by Brent Jensen, “All Things Are” by Kevin Hays, Ben Street & Billy Hart, and “DeScarga for Bud” by Alex Conde.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 18 Deezer Playlist

“Ysaÿe: Six Sonatas for Solo Violin, Op. 27” (Onyx)

James Ehnes (violin)

https://open.spotify.com/album/4wMFFOHC0cPGKtsZmKByI3

https://music.apple.com/us/album/ysaÿe-sonatas-for-solo-violin/1562851848

“Zemlinsky: Die Seejungfrau & Schreker: Der Geburtstag der Infantin” (Onyx)

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko

https://open.spotify.com/album/07jA9rwSrIWwhig97FD0OL

https://music.apple.com/ca/album/zemlinsky-die-seejungfrau-schreker-der-geburtstag-der/1562851792

“Prokofiev: Symphony No. 6 & Myaskovsky: Symphony No. 27” (LAWO)

Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko

https://open.spotify.com/album/0XsN0ryCgWOJtG3QorIEo4

https://music.apple.com/us/album/prokofiev-symphony-no-6-myaskovsky-symphony-no-27/1565577056

“Schoenberg: Pierrot lunaire” (Alpha)

Patricia Kopatchinskaja (violin/sprechgesang), Meesun Hong (violin), Julia Gallego (flute), Reto Bieri (clarinet), Thomas Kaufmann (cello), Joonas Ahonen (piano), Marko Milenkovic (viola)

https://open.spotify.com/album/5yT9Gt1lCnTjCpHPJL4Tev

https://music.apple.com/us/album/schoenberg-pierrot-lunaire/1552397153

“More Sounds of a Dry Martini” (Origin)

Brent Jensen

https://open.spotify.com/album/0JD4xWOWfIdEywhE3qBWYg

https://music.apple.com/us/album/more-sounds-of-a-dry-martini/1563845548

“All Things Are” (Smoke Sessions Records)

Kevin Hays, Ben Street, Billy Hart

https://open.spotify.com/album/1W923x7J8MGjYj0xTdoHuJ

https://music.apple.com/us/album/all-things-are/1563320220

“DeScarga for Bud” (Sedajazz Records)

Alex Conde

https://open.spotify.com/album/1iDF6rTMpq9xH3PnMPNVMA

https://music.apple.com/us/album/descarga-for-bud/1565430007

Interview 1: Mike LeDonne, "It's All Your Fault" Jun 11, 2021

Show notes

Mike Ledonne tells us about his new release, “It’s All Your Fault” on Savant records, featuring the Groover Quartet and a big band. It’s available on CD and all major streaming platforms. We talked to him about some of his earlier recordings, and how he came to concentrate on the Hammond organ and develop his own unique style on the instrument. He takes us track by track through the new album with insights into its title and inspiration, and finally gives us his thoughts on the importance and joy of swing. Enjoy the interview!

Mike LeDonne's Homepage

“It’s All Your Fault” (Savant)

https://www.prestomusic.com/jazz/products/8907193--its-all-your-fault

https://www.amazon.com/Its-Your-Fault-Mike-LeDonne/dp/B092P6ZGRD/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mike+ledonne&qid=1623232987&sr=8-1

https://open.spotify.com/album/4MkGmK7w7ui8PjpOywfe10

https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-all-your-fault/1561405889

"Bach, Bulgaria, Baevsky, (Hammond) B3 & Big Band!" Jun 07, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “J S Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for solo violin, BWV1001-1006” by Augustin Hadelich, “Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4” by Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich/Paavo Järvi, “ Vladigerov: Exotic preludes & Impressions” by Nadejda Vlaeva, “Soundtrack” by Dmitry Baevsky, “Too Close for Comfort” by George Cables, and “It’s All Your Fault” by Mike LeDonne.

Don't miss our special interview episode with Mike LeDonne coming Friday morning Japan time on June 11!

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 17 Deezer Playlist

“J S Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for solo violin, BWV1001-1006” (Warner Classics)

Augustin Hadelich (violin)

https://open.spotify.com/album/0FDL1ctBgpoWRQJSGjRX52

https://music.apple.com/us/album/bach-sonatas-partitas/1551720371

“Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4” (Alpha)

Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi

https://open.spotify.com/album/0ikk1u81tZ2G5Fe5MqUpsh

https://music.apple.com/us/album/tchaikovsky-symphonies-nos-2-4/1555054169

“Vladigerov: Exotic preludes & Impressions” (Hyperion)

Nadejda Vlaeva (piano)

https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA68327

“Soundtrack” (Fresh Sound New Talent)
Dmitry Baevsky

https://open.spotify.com/album/3Ap2O5ETi8DcnAl4bOdoZh

https://music.apple.com/us/album/soundtrack-feat-jeb-patton-pete-van-nostrand-david-wong/1566015934

“Too Close for Comfort” (NighNote)

George Cables

https://open.spotify.com/album/1BJwgqurK2jJRz7PESZleu

https://music.apple.com/us/album/too-close-for-comfort/1561406084

“It’s All Your Fault” (Savant)

Mike LeDonne

https://open.spotify.com/album/4MkGmK7w7ui8PjpOywfe10

https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-all-your-fault/1561405889

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