KCRW Berlin Amplified: Leitmotifs Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/kcrw-berlin-amplified-leitmotifs A monthly podcast hosted by opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg featuring interviews with musicians and other prominent figures from the world of opera and classical music. The conversations touch on each guest’s original attraction to classical music, talk about their connection to Berlin, and explore each guest’s “leitmotif," or the one thing that brings them back to the refrain over and over again. (c) 2020 KCRW Berlin d91088e0-229c-5623-9ecb-bae6b1033df6 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:10:32 +0100 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:48:23 +0100 https://kcrwberlin.com/?s=Leitmotifs https://img.transistor.fm/BVvaYSIvFe_Nz5mnnk5wJxTbO2eOGMMTslxEa4wl1TM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE0OTY0LzE2MDE2/MzU5MTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg KCRW Berlin Amplified: Leitmotifs https://kcrwberlin.com/?s=Leitmotifs episodic KCRW Berlin A monthly podcast hosted by opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg featuring interviews with musicians and other prominent figures from the world of opera and classical music. The conversations touch on each guest’s original attraction to classical music, talk about their connection to Berlin, and explore each guest’s “leitmotif," or the one thing that brings them back to the refrain over and over again. A monthly podcast hosted by opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg featuring interviews with musicians and other prominent figures from the world of opera and classical music. Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, KCRW Berlin No No Music critic Tim Page on his life-long obsession (Rebroadcast) 20 20 Music critic Tim Page on his life-long obsession (Rebroadcast) full a88d85b1-b95f-482a-a23f-411f971cf1a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0006f264 In this episode of Leitmotifs, host Fredrika Brillembourg reconnects with her old friend, Pulitzer Prize winner and music critic Tim Page.

He has worn many hats over the years as an author, editor, radio host and professor of journalism and music at the University of Southern California. (Originally aired Oct. 3, 2020)

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> In this episode of Leitmotifs, host Fredrika Brillembourg reconnects with her old friend, Pulitzer Prize winner and music critic Tim Page.

He has worn many hats over the years as an author, editor, radio host and professor of journalism and music at the University of Southern California. (Originally aired Oct. 3, 2020)

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0100 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 329 Fredrika Brillembourg reconnects with her old friend, Pulitzer Prize winner and music critic Tim Page. He has worn many hats over the years as an author, editor, radio host and professor of journalism and music at the University of Southern California. (Originally aired Oct. 3, 2020) Fredrika Brillembourg reconnects with her old friend, Pulitzer Prize winner and music critic Tim Page. He has worn many hats over the years as an author, editor, radio host and professor of journalism and music at the University of Southern California. (O Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Benjamin Hochman: 'In Mozart's music, every note is in the right place' 19 19 Benjamin Hochman: 'In Mozart's music, every note is in the right place' full 3ac6dc89-bb7a-4104-bed8-6358032b2f51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b3a958d In this episode of Leitmotifs, host Fredrika Brillembourg talks with pianist and conductor Benjamin Hochman. He has performed in major cities and festivals around the world, both as a soloist and chamber musician. Currently, Hochman is a research associate with Bard College Berlin and concert curator for the American Academy. Fredrika spoke with him about Mozart and Hochman's approach to music.

]]> In this episode of Leitmotifs, host Fredrika Brillembourg talks with pianist and conductor Benjamin Hochman. He has performed in major cities and festivals around the world, both as a soloist and chamber musician. Currently, Hochman is a research associate with Bard College Berlin and concert curator for the American Academy. Fredrika spoke with him about Mozart and Hochman's approach to music.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2020 14:02:08 +0100 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 321 In this episode of Leitmotifs, host Fredrika Brillembourg talks with pianist and conductor Benjamin Hochman. He has performed in major cities and festivals around the world, both as a soloist and chamber musician. Currently, Hochman is a research associate with Bard College Berlin and concert curator for the American Academy. Fredrika spoke with him about Mozart and Hochman's approach to music. In this episode of Leitmotifs, host Fredrika Brillembourg talks with pianist and conductor Benjamin Hochman. He has performed in major cities and festivals around the world, both as a soloist and chamber musician. Currently, Hochman is a research associat Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Music critic Tim Page on his life-long obsession 18 18 Music critic Tim Page on his life-long obsession full f2c8a9d2-9325-45d0-ba74-0add62ebe6e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb3f367f In this episode of Leitmotifs, host Fredrika Brillembourg reconnects with her old friend, Pulitzer Prize winner and music critic Tim Page. He has worn many hats over the years as an author, editor, radio host and professor of journalism and music at the University of Southern California.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 


]]> In this episode of Leitmotifs, host Fredrika Brillembourg reconnects with her old friend, Pulitzer Prize winner and music critic Tim Page. He has worn many hats over the years as an author, editor, radio host and professor of journalism and music at the University of Southern California.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 


]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0200 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 329 Fredrika Brillembourg reconnects with her old friend, Pulitzer Prize winner and music critic Tim Page. He has worn many hats over the years as an author, editor, radio host and professor of journalism and music at the University of Southern California. Fredrika Brillembourg reconnects with her old friend, Pulitzer Prize winner and music critic Tim Page. He has worn many hats over the years as an author, editor, radio host and professor of journalism and music at the University of Southern California. Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Michael Naumann on supporting culture – there are ‘euros at the end of the tunnel’ 17 17 Michael Naumann on supporting culture – there are ‘euros at the end of the tunnel’ full 50996a00-a50a-4d67-97da-c040acaf40ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c625113 Opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg is back with another episode of Leitmotifs, this time with Michael Naumann.

He served as commissioner for cultural affairs in the German federal government from 1998 to 2001 and since 2012, Naumann has been the director of the Barenboim-Said Academy, offering bachelor degrees and arts diploma certificates in music.

Fredrika talks with the 79-year-old about culture in times of crisis, his work for the academy, and how he got hooked on classical music.

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]]> Opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg is back with another episode of Leitmotifs, this time with Michael Naumann.

He served as commissioner for cultural affairs in the German federal government from 1998 to 2001 and since 2012, Naumann has been the director of the Barenboim-Said Academy, offering bachelor degrees and arts diploma certificates in music.

Fredrika talks with the 79-year-old about culture in times of crisis, his work for the academy, and how he got hooked on classical music.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0200 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 330 Host Fredrika Brillembourg Opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks to Michael Naumann.Opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg is back with another episode of Leitmotifs, this time with Michael Naumann. He served as commissioner for cultural affairs in the German federal government from 1998 to 2001 and since 2012, Naumann has been the director of the Barenboim-Said Academy. Host Fredrika Brillembourg Opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks to Michael Naumann.Opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg is back with another episode of Leitmotifs, this time with Michael Naumann. He served as commissioner for cultural affairs in the Ger Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Cellist Eckart Runge — Beyond the Artemis Quartet 16 16 Cellist Eckart Runge — Beyond the Artemis Quartet full dd21feef-d528-4c52-b547-e5e8f5d20400 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca3a480a Every month, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg hosts “Leitmotifs,” our series on classical music. In this episode Fredrika talks with cellist Eckart Runge, who played in the world renowned Artemis Quartet for 30 years.

In 2019, Runge left the Berlin-based string quartet to explore solo projects that combine various musical genres, including classical, jazz and rock. He tells Fredrika about his life-long love for the cello and return to the stage.

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]]> Every month, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg hosts “Leitmotifs,” our series on classical music. In this episode Fredrika talks with cellist Eckart Runge, who played in the world renowned Artemis Quartet for 30 years.

In 2019, Runge left the Berlin-based string quartet to explore solo projects that combine various musical genres, including classical, jazz and rock. He tells Fredrika about his life-long love for the cello and return to the stage.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0200 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 320 In 2019, after 30 years of being a member, cellist Eckart Runge left the world renowned Artemis Quartet to explore solo projects that combine various musical genres, including classical, jazz and rock. In this episode of our monthly series on classical music, he tells Fredrika Brillembourg about his life-long love for the cello and return to the stage. In 2019, after 30 years of being a member, cellist Eckart Runge left the world renowned Artemis Quartet to explore solo projects that combine various musical genres, including classical, jazz and rock. In this episode of our monthly series on classical mu Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Conductor without an orchestra – Marc Albrecht on finding a new passion in trying times 15 15 Conductor without an orchestra – Marc Albrecht on finding a new passion in trying times full c7dc5567-c7eb-4fe0-a507-480ebb4c9ff8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fa00f09 Host Fredrika Brillembourg talks with German conductor Marc Albrecht, who was named ‘Conductor of the Year’ at last year’s International Opera Awards.

Albrecht just finished his tenure as music director of Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam. Fredrika talks with him about his special connection to Berlin and a new passion he discovered during the pandemic.

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]]> Host Fredrika Brillembourg talks with German conductor Marc Albrecht, who was named ‘Conductor of the Year’ at last year’s International Opera Awards.

Albrecht just finished his tenure as music director of Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam. Fredrika talks with him about his special connection to Berlin and a new passion he discovered during the pandemic.

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]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0200 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 329 Host Fredrika Brillembourg talks with German conductor Marc Albrecht, who was named ‘Conductor of the Year’ at last year’s International Opera Awards. Host Fredrika Brillembourg talks with German conductor Marc Albrecht, who was named ‘Conductor of the Year’ at last year’s International Opera Awards. Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Donald Runnicles – ‘Music can be with you all the time’ 14 14 Donald Runnicles – ‘Music can be with you all the time’ full 10bd246a-e384-448b-a837-50b9635f770b https://share.transistor.fm/s/44f14477 Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks with conductor Donald Runnicles. He is the general music director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin and music director of the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson, Wyoming.

Fredrika talks to him about his lifelong passion for music and concerts canceled by the pandemic.

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]]> Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks with conductor Donald Runnicles. He is the general music director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin and music director of the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson, Wyoming.

Fredrika talks to him about his lifelong passion for music and concerts canceled by the pandemic.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> Sat, 16 May 2020 07:00:00 +0200 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 321 Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks with conductor Donald Runnicles. He is the general music director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin and music director of the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson, Wyoming. Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks with conductor Donald Runnicles. He is the general music director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin and music director of the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson, Wyoming. Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No ‘I’m not an artist, I’m an enabler’ – Deutsche Oper’s Dietmar Schwarz on past productions and future challenges 13 13 ‘I’m not an artist, I’m an enabler’ – Deutsche Oper’s Dietmar Schwarz on past productions and future challenges full 299cae69-6490-4644-a12c-de5d3885ef63 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b73ad4d3 Opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks with Dietmar Schwarz, Intendant of the Deutsche Oper Berlin since 2012. They look back on his career in the world of opera and discuss the challenges ahead.

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]]> Opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks with Dietmar Schwarz, Intendant of the Deutsche Oper Berlin since 2012. They look back on his career in the world of opera and discuss the challenges ahead.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll

]]> Sat, 02 May 2020 07:00:00 +0200 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 321 Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks with Dietmar Schwarz, Intendant of the Deutsche Oper Berlin since 2012. They look back on his career in the world of opera and discuss the challenges ahead. Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks with Dietmar Schwarz, Intendant of the Deutsche Oper Berlin since 2012. They look back on his career in the world of opera and discuss the challenges ahead. Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No When the stage falls silent 12 12 When the stage falls silent full 230ec0fb-8c82-4aaa-9287-5d6fd3f78b00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c96c22f4 Every month, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg hosts “Leitmotifs”, but this month is different: all three opera houses in Berlin are closed and productions are on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. Producer Monika Mueller-Kroll checked in with Fredrika on how she is spending her time during the outbreak without her colleagues and curtain calls.

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]]> Every month, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg hosts “Leitmotifs”, but this month is different: all three opera houses in Berlin are closed and productions are on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. Producer Monika Mueller-Kroll checked in with Fredrika on how she is spending her time during the outbreak without her colleagues and curtain calls.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0200 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 320 Every month, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg hosts “Leitmotifs”, but this month is different: all three opera houses in Berlin are closed and productions are on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. Producer Monika Mueller-Kroll checked in with Fredrika on how she is spending her time during the outbreak without her colleagues and curtain calls. Every month, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg hosts “Leitmotifs”, but this month is different: all three opera houses in Berlin are closed and productions are on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. Producer Monika Mueller-Kroll checked in with Fredrik Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No All about that bass – Dominic Seldis on musical blessings and theatrical success 11 11 All about that bass – Dominic Seldis on musical blessings and theatrical success full 22bc53fb-8cd2-49cc-a5f3-08fdbcfeb8d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7730d424 In the latest edition of our series on classical music, “Leitmotifs,” opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Dominic Seldis.

He is the principal double bass player in the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Seldis is also a teacher, a conductor, a TV personality and, most recently, the star of the stage show “Music, Maestro!” 

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]]> In the latest edition of our series on classical music, “Leitmotifs,” opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Dominic Seldis.

He is the principal double bass player in the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Seldis is also a teacher, a conductor, a TV personality and, most recently, the star of the stage show “Music, Maestro!” 

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0100 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 328 Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Dominic Seldis. Seldis is the principal double bass player in the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. He is also a teacher, a conductor, a TV personality and, most recently, the star of the stage show “Music, Maestro!” Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Dominic Seldis. Seldis is the principal double bass player in the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. He is also a teacher, a conductor, a TV personality and, most recently, the star of the s Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Talking to soprano Alma Sadé 10 10 Talking to soprano Alma Sadé full e16f9849-e175-420b-bdc8-0ad05b2b0ce8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1dc9f65 In the latest segment of our series “Leitmotifs,” Fredrika talks with soprano Alma Sadé. Sadé has been with the Komische Oper ensemble since 2014 and is known for roles such as Maria in “West Side Story” and Hodel in “Anatevka,” among others.

Currently she is performing in Weinberger’s operetta, “Frühlingsstürme,” at the Komische Oper Berlin. “Frühlingsstürme” is considered the last operetta of the Weimar Republic. The operetta premiered in 1933 – and now, 87 years later, it’s back on stage in a new production by Barrie Kosky.

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]]> In the latest segment of our series “Leitmotifs,” Fredrika talks with soprano Alma Sadé. Sadé has been with the Komische Oper ensemble since 2014 and is known for roles such as Maria in “West Side Story” and Hodel in “Anatevka,” among others.

Currently she is performing in Weinberger’s operetta, “Frühlingsstürme,” at the Komische Oper Berlin. “Frühlingsstürme” is considered the last operetta of the Weimar Republic. The operetta premiered in 1933 – and now, 87 years later, it’s back on stage in a new production by Barrie Kosky.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> Sat, 08 Feb 2020 07:00:00 +0100 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 438 In the latest segment of our series “Leitmotifs,” Fredrika Brillembourg talks with soprano Alma Sadé. Sadé has been with the Komische Oper ensemble since 2014 and is known for roles such as Maria in “West Side Story” and Hodel in “Anatevka,” among others. In the latest segment of our series “Leitmotifs,” Fredrika Brillembourg talks with soprano Alma Sadé. Sadé has been with the Komische Oper ensemble since 2014 and is known for roles such as Maria in “West Side Story” and Hodel in “Anatevka,” among others. Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Award-winning opera director Nicola Raab on her recent production of La Traviata 9 9 Award-winning opera director Nicola Raab on her recent production of La Traviata full 8e558928-5f1f-4a9b-ac43-0664f5e03896 https://share.transistor.fm/s/799ce48a In this edition,  Fredrika Brillembourg talks with award winning opera director Nicola Raab. Her productions have been in opera houses all over the world, including Copenhagen, Valencia, Los Angeles, and Strasbourg.

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]]> In this edition,  Fredrika Brillembourg talks with award winning opera director Nicola Raab. Her productions have been in opera houses all over the world, including Copenhagen, Valencia, Los Angeles, and Strasbourg.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> Sat, 14 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0100 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 308 Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks with award winning opera director Nicola Raab. Her productions have been in opera houses all over the world, including Copenhagen, Valencia, Los Angeles, and Strasbourg. Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks with award winning opera director Nicola Raab. Her productions have been in opera houses all over the world, including Copenhagen, Valencia, Los Angeles, and Strasbourg. Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Barenboim-Said Akademie dean Mena Mark Hanna on his journey to Berlin and ‘A New Divan’ 8 8 Barenboim-Said Akademie dean Mena Mark Hanna on his journey to Berlin and ‘A New Divan’ full fab20d67-2056-44c9-a39d-425a7cd52d04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cdfcf67 Host Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Mena Mark Hanna, who started his musical life as a boy soprano in the Philadelphia Boys Choir and is now the Dean of Barenboim-Said Akademie in Berlin.

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]]> Host Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Mena Mark Hanna, who started his musical life as a boy soprano in the Philadelphia Boys Choir and is now the Dean of Barenboim-Said Akademie in Berlin.

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]]> Sat, 16 Nov 2019 07:00:00 +0100 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 329 Host Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Mena Mark Hanna, who started his musical life as a boy soprano in the Philadelphia Boys Choir and is now the Dean of Barenboim-Said Akademie in Berlin. Host Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Mena Mark Hanna, who started his musical life as a boy soprano in the Philadelphia Boys Choir and is now the Dean of Barenboim-Said Akademie in Berlin. Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Orchestra director Adrian Jones on the orchestra as a powerful organism 7 7 Orchestra director Adrian Jones on the orchestra as a powerful organism full 5a482f42-4639-4a37-b32a-8698745cbc76 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41193e0a Host Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Adrian Jones, the orchestra director of the Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin (RSB).

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]]> Host Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Adrian Jones, the orchestra director of the Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin (RSB).

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]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0200 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 305 Host Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Adrian Jones, the orchestra director of the Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin (RSB). Host Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Adrian Jones, the orchestra director of the Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin (RSB). Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Conductor Paolo Bortolameolli on musical beginnings and sharing a passion with the world 6 6 Conductor Paolo Bortolameolli on musical beginnings and sharing a passion with the world full d0eb90aa-0b37-47b1-ad10-1ac21cca4b61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7119d23 On this month’s edition of “Leitmotifs”, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Paolo Bortolameolli. He is the associate conductor of the L.A. Philharmonic and the guest conductor in residence of the Orchestra of the Americas.

Born in Santiago de Chile, Bortolameolli talks about his educational series on Youtube, his 2018 TED talk, and his passion for educating others about music, “which is our ultimate transversal language.” Fredrika and Paolo spoke in Mexico while on tour with the Orchestra of the Americas.

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]]> On this month’s edition of “Leitmotifs”, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Paolo Bortolameolli. He is the associate conductor of the L.A. Philharmonic and the guest conductor in residence of the Orchestra of the Americas.

Born in Santiago de Chile, Bortolameolli talks about his educational series on Youtube, his 2018 TED talk, and his passion for educating others about music, “which is our ultimate transversal language.” Fredrika and Paolo spoke in Mexico while on tour with the Orchestra of the Americas.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> Sat, 14 Sep 2019 07:00:00 +0200 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 337 Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Paolo Bortolameolli. He is the associate conductor of the L.A. Philharmonic and the guest conductor in residence of the Orchestra of the Americas. Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Paolo Bortolameolli. He is the associate conductor of the L.A. Philharmonic and the guest conductor in residence of the Orchestra of the Americas. Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Composer and musician Craig Urquhart on Bernstein, life changes and ‘Affirmation’ 5 5 Composer and musician Craig Urquhart on Bernstein, life changes and ‘Affirmation’ full fc79b9d0-c329-467f-970d-f4c60307e77b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef5758a5 On this month’s edition of “Leitmotifs,” host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Berlin-based musician and composer Craig Urquhart, about finding his voice, and working for Leonard Bernstein.

Leonard Bernstein was one of the first people Urquhart met after moving to New York to study music. Urquhart went on to work as Bernstein’s last assistant. Craig Urquhart’s new album “Affirmation” is available now.

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]]> On this month’s edition of “Leitmotifs,” host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Berlin-based musician and composer Craig Urquhart, about finding his voice, and working for Leonard Bernstein.

Leonard Bernstein was one of the first people Urquhart met after moving to New York to study music. Urquhart went on to work as Bernstein’s last assistant. Craig Urquhart’s new album “Affirmation” is available now.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> Sat, 13 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0200 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 291 Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Berlin-based musician and composer Craig Urquhart, about finding his voice, and working for Leonard Bernstein. Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Berlin-based musician and composer Craig Urquhart, about finding his voice, and working for Leonard Bernstein. Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Alexander Polzin and Sommer Ulrickson on their collaborations in opera, theater and dance 4 4 Alexander Polzin and Sommer Ulrickson on their collaborations in opera, theater and dance full 01d95444-f8e9-4928-83cf-cd9a01485e4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a630a797 Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Berlin-based couple Alexander Polzin and Sommer Ulrickson about their collaborations in the world of opera, theater and dance.

Polzin, as well as being a sculptor, has worked extensively as a stage designer and director. Ulrickson is a choreographer, dancer, actor and director.

The husband and wife have worked with the Salzburg Festival, Theatre La Monnaie and Deutsche Oper Berlin, among other places. They also create projects that combine musicians, dancers, texts and art in pieces like “Love in Fragments” which had its premiere at the 92nd Street Y in New York City last March.

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]]> Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Berlin-based couple Alexander Polzin and Sommer Ulrickson about their collaborations in the world of opera, theater and dance.

Polzin, as well as being a sculptor, has worked extensively as a stage designer and director. Ulrickson is a choreographer, dancer, actor and director.

The husband and wife have worked with the Salzburg Festival, Theatre La Monnaie and Deutsche Oper Berlin, among other places. They also create projects that combine musicians, dancers, texts and art in pieces like “Love in Fragments” which had its premiere at the 92nd Street Y in New York City last March.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0200 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 328 Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Berlin-based couple Alexander Polzin and Sommer Ulrickson about their collaborations in the world of opera, theater and dance. Polzin, as well as being a sculptor, has worked extensively as a stage designer and director. Ulrickson is a choreographer, dancer, actor and director. Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Berlin-based couple Alexander Polzin and Sommer Ulrickson about their collaborations in the world of opera, theater and dance. Polzin, as well as being a sculptor, has worked extensively as a stage d Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Author and filmmaker Jamie Bernstein on being ‘Famous Father Girl’ 3 3 Author and filmmaker Jamie Bernstein on being ‘Famous Father Girl’ full 2bd4cdf7-37af-4b1f-96ae-a87d17a46e11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd40a357 For the latest in our “Leitmotifs” series, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with author and filmmaker Jamie Bernstein, daughter of composer Leonard Bernstein.

Jamie Bernstein discusses her film, “Crescendo! The Power of Music,” her book, “Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein” and her relationship with classical music.

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]]> For the latest in our “Leitmotifs” series, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with author and filmmaker Jamie Bernstein, daughter of composer Leonard Bernstein.

Jamie Bernstein discusses her film, “Crescendo! The Power of Music,” her book, “Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein” and her relationship with classical music.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> Sat, 11 May 2019 07:00:00 +0200 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 332 Host Fredrika Brillembourg talks to Jamie Bernstein about her film, “Crescendo! The Power of Music,” her book, “Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein” and her relationship with classical music. Host Fredrika Brillembourg talks to Jamie Bernstein about her film, “Crescendo! The Power of Music,” her book, “Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein” and her relationship with classical music. Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Opera set designer Marsha Ginsberg on her career and ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ 2 2 Opera set designer Marsha Ginsberg on her career and ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ full a44447ab-fec5-4658-ab5c-cdacf3b50e9b https://share.transistor.fm/s/18eb96f2 Opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Marsha Ginsberg, a set and costume designer for opera and theater. Brillembourg caught up with Ginsberg while she was working with the Deutsche Oper Berlin on her sets for a new production of Benjamin Britten’s opera, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a co-production with Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier which will open at the Deutsche Oper in 2020.

Brillembourg talks with Ginsberg about her beginnings as an artist and what brought her to opera set design.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> Opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Marsha Ginsberg, a set and costume designer for opera and theater. Brillembourg caught up with Ginsberg while she was working with the Deutsche Oper Berlin on her sets for a new production of Benjamin Britten’s opera, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a co-production with Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier which will open at the Deutsche Oper in 2020.

Brillembourg talks with Ginsberg about her beginnings as an artist and what brought her to opera set design.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll 

]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0200 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 329 Opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Marsha Ginsberg, a set and costume designer for opera and theater. Opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Marsha Ginsberg, a set and costume designer for opera and theater. Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No Interview with Anisha Bondy, assistant director at the Komische Oper Berlin 1 1 Interview with Anisha Bondy, assistant director at the Komische Oper Berlin full 3008cab4-7523-4116-89c1-0d7c86d617a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd15ad6b In this first edition of “Leitmotifs," Brillembourg is joined by Anisha Bondy, an assistant director at the Komische Oper Berlin. Their talk focuses on Brody's career, her work with directors such as Barrie Kosky and Andreas Homoki, and her involvement in the Komische Oper’s outreach program “Selam Opera!” - an intercultural program that brings opera to the city.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll

]]> In this first edition of “Leitmotifs," Brillembourg is joined by Anisha Bondy, an assistant director at the Komische Oper Berlin. Their talk focuses on Brody's career, her work with directors such as Barrie Kosky and Andreas Homoki, and her involvement in the Komische Oper’s outreach program “Selam Opera!” - an intercultural program that brings opera to the city.

Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll

]]> Sat, 09 Mar 2019 07:00:00 +0100 KCRW Berlin KCRW Berlin 303 In this first edition of “Leitmotifs,” host Fredrika Brillembourg is joined by Anisha Bondy, an assistant director at the Komische Oper Berlin. Their talk focuses on Brody’s career, her work with directors such as Barrie Kosky and Andreas Homoki, and her involvement in the Komische Oper’s outreach program “Selam Opera!” – an intercultural program that brings opera to the city. In this first edition of “Leitmotifs,” host Fredrika Brillembourg is joined by Anisha Bondy, an assistant director at the Komische Oper Berlin. Their talk focuses on Brody’s career, her work with directors such as Barrie Kosky and Andreas Homoki, and her Classical Music, opera, interviews, Fredrika Brillembourg, No