NACOcast: A Classical Music Podcast

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Michael Torke Mar 20, 2006

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Composer Michael Torke discusses the genesis of the ballet score for An Italian Straw Hat and the influences of Rossini and Mozart on the work. With excerpts from the CD, "An Italian Straw Hat" on Ecstatic Records (www.michaeltorke.com).

Laurence Ewashko Mar 06, 2006

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This week Christopher Millard discusses the history and theology behind Bach's B Minor Mass with choral director Laurence Ewashko.

Karen Donnelly and the music of Hayley Westenra Feb 27, 2006

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This week's NACOcast features the music of New Zealand's Hayley Westenra, a look at the Pops programmes of Jack Everly, principal Pops conductor at the NAC, and an interview with special guest Karen Donnelly, principal trumpet of the NAC Orchestra. Send your feedback to NACOcast@gmail.com

Antonín Dvořák Feb 20, 2006

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Chris Millard looks ahead to NAC Orchestra performances of Mozart, Dvořàk and Canadian composer Alexina Louie. Musical excerpt from Dvořàk Symphony no. 7; (NAC Orchestra under the direction of Pinchas Zukerman).