20 episodes

Every story has a soundtrack. Cleveland Orchestra Musicians and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst share stories about the music that has shaped their lives.

On a Personal Note The Cleveland Orchestra

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    • 4.9 • 137 Ratings

Every story has a soundtrack. Cleveland Orchestra Musicians and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst share stories about the music that has shaped their lives.

    Classic Stewart Copeland

    Classic Stewart Copeland

    Rock and drum icon Stewart Copeland talks early influences and recent compositions — including Police Deranged, an orchestral survey of Copeland’s career and his many years with The Police.

    • 14 min
    Family Matters

    Family Matters

    Revered pianist Mitsuko Uchida reminisces with fondness on the familial nature of her decades-long relationship with The Cleveland Orchestra.

    • 39 min
    Change of Seasons, Part 1: The Scramble

    Change of Seasons, Part 1: The Scramble

    In January 2018, The Cleveland Orchestra planned to perform Haydn’s choral masterpiece The Seasons. One soloist fell ill. Then another. What resulted is one of the most unusual and memorable performances in Cleveland Orchestra history.

    • 21 min
    Tour de Franz

    Tour de Franz

    Cellist Paul Kushious reflects on the works of Richard Strauss as he traces the composer’s path on an unforgettable and perfectly planned trip from Austria to Switzerland.

    • 36 min
    Legendary

    Legendary

    From music conductors to visiting artists to her own family ties, board member Clara Rankin thinks back on the people and performances that define The Cleveland Orchestra.

    (Interview conducted by André Gremillet, President & CEO of The Cleveland Orchestra.)

    • 31 min
    Love Notes

    Love Notes

    Pianist and Violinist Carolyn Gadiel Warner reflects on falling in love—with her husband of 40 years, Bruckner symphonies and her profession.

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
137 Ratings

137 Ratings

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Great orchestra — Vivid podcast

Every episode is superbly produced, totally absorbing stories and music.

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Best podcast ever!!!

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