theartsdesk.com presents The Seckerson Tapes, a series of live and uncut audio interviews from acclaimed broadcaster Edward Seckerson. We start with Jamie Bernstein - Leonard Bernstein's eldest daughter - who has been in London launching the year-long Bernstein Project at the South Bank. Seckerson, a long-standing Bernstein devotee and disciple, sat down for a frank and open discussion about exactly who her "dad" was.This is the uncut interview.
reviews, news & interviews
more classical music
Accordion virtuoso’s brilliant arrangements showcase the possibilities of the instrument
Ancient Scottish musical traditions explored through the lens of today, and a short teaser for some of opera's greatest moments
Szymanowski’s fantasy more vague than Berlioz’s, but both light up the hall
Another breath of fresh air in the chamber orchestra’s approach to the classics
Julia Perry well worth her place alongside Stravinsky and Bartók
German art songs, French piano concertos and entertaining contemporary music
Panache but little inner serenity in a risky three-part marathon
The Jordanian pianist presents a magic carpet of dizzyingly contrasting styles
Early music group passes a milestone still at the top of its game
Craftsmanship and appeal in this 'Concerto for Orchestra' - and game-playing with genre
Fresh takes on Janáček's 'Jenůfa' and Bizet's 'Carmen' are on the menu
Swiss contemporary music, plus two cello albums and a versatile clarinettist remembered
Add comment