Leo’s Classical Music Podcast
Join composer and conductor Leo Geyer, and discover the great mysteries, surprises, and legends that make up today’s dazzlingly rich and diverse world of classical music.
Episode 1 - William Grant Still’s African opera-ballet
Join me and explore the astonishingly unique opera-ballet "Sahdji", including the scandal of it's premiere, and discover how this black composer's music has been marginalised and possibly even stolen...
Episode 2 - The Endangered Bassoon
This is the first in a series of episodes showcasing the instruments often labelled as "endangered species", due to the lack of players. Join Leo and discover the bassoon in all its musical colours, to reveal some unexpected music written for this astoundingly versatile bundle of sticks, including samba, baroque bassoon quartets and electric bassoon!
Episode 3 - Music & Dance with Sarah-Louise Kristiansen
Special guest, Danish choreographer Sarah-Louise Kristiansen talks with Leo to uncover some of the mysteries of a successful music and dance collaboration.