KCRW Berlin Amplified: Leitmotifs

Music critic Tim Page on his life-long obsession (Rebroadcast)

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 

Benjamin Hochman: 'In Mozart's music, every note is in the right place'

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.

Music critic Tim Page on his life-long obsession

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 

Michael Naumann on supporting culture – there are ‘euros at the end of the tunnel’

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 

Cellist Eckart Runge — Beyond the Artemis Quartet

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