KCRW Berlin Amplified: Leitmotifs

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 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 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

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

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.
Produced by Monika Müller-Kroll