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New Classical Podcast - Conversations on Music

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Berthold Heldt 2 folgen Nov 2, 2026

New Classical Podcast is a weekly show about the people shaping classical music and opera. Host Opera Bert talks with conductors, opera singers, composers, directors, and other artists about their musical journeys and personal lives. The conversations are informal and candid rather than rehearsed interviews, focusing on passions, struggles, ambitions, and defining moments. It goes beyond the stage to highlight the human stories behind performances. Episodes feature guests from across the classical music world.

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Jan Lisiecki: Beyond The Piano Prodigy Nov 2, 2026 37:32 In this episode of New Classical Podcast, Opera Bert sits down with Jan Lisiecki to explore one big question: What is it like to grow up as a professional pianist while still being a child? Jan began performing professionally at just nine years old, embarking on an international career at an age when most children are still discovering who they want to become. But what does it really mean to

Joyce DiDonato: Can Classical Music Change the World? Okt 26, 2026 41:23 In this episode of New Classical Podcast, Opera Bert sits down with Joyce DiDonato to explore one big question: What can music written almost 300 years ago tell us about the world we live in today? From war and peace to our relationship with nature, Joyce DiDonato has built a remarkable artistic journey around the idea that classical music is far more than a beautiful sound. It can challenge us,

Rolando Villazón: The Opera Star That Never Stops Evolving Okt 19, 2026 47:31 In this episode of New Classical Podcast, Opera Bert sits down with Rolando Villazón to explore what it means to reinvent yourself as an artist while staying true to your identity. One of the most versatile personalities in the world of classical music and opera, Villazón has built an extraordinary career as a singer, stage director, artistic leader, broadcaster, television persona

Yannick Nézet-Séguin: Vienna New Years Concert and Classical Music vs. AI Okt 12, 2026 24:02 In this episode of New Classical Podcast, Opera Bert goes behind the scenes of what it really means to lead one of the world’s most celebrated musical traditions. From the unique experience of conducting the Vienna New Year’s Concert, we take a much bigger journey: Why does classical music continue to speak to people across generations and cultures? How has the art of making music evolved? And wha

NEW CLASSICAL PODCAST: Who is your favorite classical music artist? Okt 6, 2026 2:22 Every week, New Classical Podcast sits down with the fascinating people shaping the world of classical music and opera today. From conductors and opera singers to composers, musicians, directors, and artists — this is a podcast about the people behind the performances. Hey, I’m Opera Bert, exploring classical music from a fresh perspective: curious, open-minded, and always ready to have a little