CACOPHONY - Great classical music that makes life better! Podcast
1) 155. Pitting man against nature: Haydn, Symphony No.51
A subtle extremist, in his Symphony no.51 Haydn throws down some extraordinary challenges to his horn players - can they beat the ‘immutable forces of nature’? Listening time 30 mins (podcast 9′, musi...Show More
2) 154. Wedded Bliss! A 30th anniversary gift: Stravinsky, Dumbarton Oaks
A cool and funky wedding anniversary present - a 15 minute classic from the most famous composer alive, Stravinsky's Dumbarton Oaks is stylish, sophisticated and hugely enjoyable! Listening time 23 m...Show More
3) 153. Ecstasy, beauty, and ripping the universe open: Messiaen, Vingt regards sur l’enfant Jésus - with Rolf Hind
Pianist Rolf Hind introduces one of the epics of piano music. A heady mix of virtuoso composing and devout faith, Olivier Messiaen's 20 reflections on the infant Jesus, Vingt regards sur l'infant Jésu...Show More
4) 152. An injection of flavour and joy: Nohl, Spices
Hot off the press! The wonders of modern tech allow us to enjoy Katharina Nohl's rhapsody for piano and orchestra, Spices, before it's even been performed by live musicians! And Katharina joins us to ...Show More
5) 151. An unbeaten 50 of flair and panache! Haydn, Symphony No.50
Always entertaining the crowds, Haydn brings up his 50 with typical style (before settling down for 50 more symphonies). Not a famous piece but well worth a listen! Listening time 27 mins (podcast 9',...Show More
6) Women’s World Cup FINAL of Classical Music: USA v Ireland
It's the Women’s World Cup of Classical Music! And it's THE FINAL! USA vs Republic of Ireland Complete music here: hthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCXUbmBaA9OoRjafAn_k1zTnHR8cH9qyj Please listen ...Show More
7) If plankton made music what would it sound like? Norway: Maja S K Ratkje
Maja S K Ratkje joins Cacophony at the Women's World Cup to explore the fun and joy of writing music and choose pieces by her Norwegian colleagues. But there must be something in the Norwegian water, ...Show More
8) Women’s World Cup of Classical Music: Semi-final: Rep of Ireland vs England
It's the Women’s World Cup of Classical Music! And it's the semi finals. After 120 pieces of music just 4 countries remain: Here's the second semi-final, Republic of Ireland vs England Complete music ...Show More
Women’s World Cup of Classical Music: Semi-final: Rep of Ireland vs England
02:43 | Aug 15th, 2023
9) Women’s World Cup of Classical Music Semi-Final: USA vs Spain
It's the Women’s World Cup of Classical Music! And it's the semi finals. After 120 pieces of music just 4 countries remain: Here's the first semi-final, USA vs Spain Complete music here: https://youtu...Show More
10) Quarterfinals 3&4: Women’s World Cup of Classical Music
It's the Women’s World Cup of Classical Music! And it's the quarter finals - just 8 countries remain. Two matches here: Republic of Ireland vs Morocco England vs Brazil Complete music here: https://yo...Show More