Podcasts about Baroque

The Quattro Canti is a spectacular example of Sicilian Baroque architecture on a grand scale!  Marking the entrance to Palermo's historic district, the Quattro Canti (technically Piazza Vigliena) is a large octagonal piazza laid out in the early 17th century, four side of which are occupied by Baroque facades. Each of these facades contains allegorical fountains on the ground level, statues of Sicily's Spanish rulers of Sicily on the next, and Palermo's four patron saints above. 

RHR interviews Christine Gevert, Founder and Artistic Director of Crescendo.Christine, an internationally acclaimed artist,will perform a solo harpsichord recital. Experience the genius of Wanda Landowska, the legendary keyboard player who brought Baroque harpsichord music back to life. Discover how the... Read More ›

RHR interviews Christine Gevert, Founder and Artistic Director of Crescendo.Christine, an internationally acclaimed artist,will perform a solo harpsichord recital. Experience the genius of Wanda Landowska, the legendary keyboard player who brought Baroque harpsichord music back to life. Discover how the... Read More ›

RHR interviews Christine Gevert, Founder and Artistic Director of Crescendo.Christine, an internationally acclaimed artist,will perform a solo harpsichord recital. Experience the genius of Wanda Landowska, the legendary keyboard player who brought Baroque harpsichord music back to life. Discover how the... Read More ›

Construction on the church of Sant Maria dell'Ammiraglio in Palermo, Italy, began in 1143 CE under the patronage of George of Antioch, admiral of King Roger II's navy, from which the church gets its name. The church preserves an extraordinary collection of 12th-century mosaics, the two most important of which are "Christ Coronating King Roger II" and " George of Antioch at the Feet of the Virgin Mary." In later centuries, the church received various Baroque-style additions and decorations, and the nickname "La Martorana" from the nearby Benedictine nunnery.

By many accounts, he was an unsavory character, but Caravaggio was also a revolutionary and influential painter of the late 16th century in Rome, Naples, and Sicily. A new exhibition of Caravaggio's paintings and others by leading Baroque masters has opened at the Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte. Hear more about it from exhibition curator and Mint President & CEO Todd Herman on this episode of Piedmont Arts. Plus, we have a report from the Spoleto USA Festival in Charleston, SC, and the latest edition of FanFare to help you plan more early-summer fun.

fWotD Episode 3313: Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Sunday, 31 May 2026, is Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, commonly known as Bicentennial Mall, is an urban linear park in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The park is located on 19 acres (77,000 m2) north-northwest of the Tennessee State Capitol, and is considered an extension of the capitol grounds. It is modeled on the National Mall in Washington, D. C., and incorporates Classical Greek, Baroque, and Beaux-Arts architecture. It functions as an outdoor museum that uses symbolism to showcase the history, geography, culture, and musical heritage of Tennessee through a series of monuments, walkways, and interpretive displays. It is also landscaped with plants that are native to Tennessee. Receiving more than 2.5 million visitors annually, it is the most visited of the 61 state parks in Tennessee, and one of the most visited public spaces in Nashville.French Lick Creek passes through the site of the mall, which contained springs that attracted game wildlife and was an important hunting ground for Native Americans. These springs were later utilized by the first European explorers and settlers to the area in the 18th century. The site was prone to flooding from the nearby Cumberland River, and was not permanently settled until the arrival of German immigrants in the 1830s. When Nashville became the permanent state capital, the capitol building was constructed on the hill south of the site. French Lick Creek became contaminated with garbage and raw sewage, and was later channelized and buried in a brick sewer tunnel. The area fell into disrepair in the early 20th century, and many structures on and around the site were subsequently demolished as part of a large-scale urban renewal project funded by the Housing Act of 1949.Beginning in the mid-20th century, several tall buildings were constructed around the capitol, and some people began advocating for preserving the view from the capitol to the north. A large office complex was initially planned for the site to accommodate the enlarged Tennessee government. Plans subsequently shifted to construct a linear park for the state of Tennessee's bicentennial commemoration, although initially this plan faced skepticism from state planners. The park was designed by Tuck Hinton Architects in 1992 and 1993, and required coordination with several state agencies. Groundbreaking occurred on June 27, 1994, and the park was dedicated on June 1, 1996, the 200th anniversary of Tennessee's statehood. Additional features planned for the park, including a carillon and a walkway recognizing donors, were initially delayed due to funding constraints, but were added in succeeding years. The park struggled with maintenance difficulties and underuse in its early years. Since then, it has been recognized as a cultural and historical landmark. In 2018, the Tennessee State Museum moved to the northwest corner of the park, followed in 2021 by the Tennessee State Library and Archives, which moved to the northeast corner of the park. The incorporation of these entities into the mall complex fulfilled design concepts that were first envisioned during the initial planning of the park.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:02 UTC on Sunday, 31 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Aria.

Worship for Pentecost Sunday May 24, 2026, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:00 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen Prelude— Organ settings of Luther's Pentecost hymn, KOMM HEILIGER GEIST (ELW 395, “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord”) by Baroque composers—Matthias Weckmann (1616–1674)  •  Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707) • Processional Hymn—O Holy Spirit, Enter In (ELW 786) • First Reading— Acts 2:1-21 • Psalm 104:24-34, 35b • Second Reading— 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13  • Gospel—John 20:19-23  • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson—"The Job of the Spirit" • Hymn of the Day—Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart (ELW 800) • Offertory—Psalm 68:28b–29 • Distribution Hymn—Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ (ELW 402) • Sending Hymn —God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind ELW 400) • Postlude— from an organ partita on KOMM, HEILIGER GEIST, Matthias Weckmann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring historical, classical and jazz trumpeter Brian Shaw, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Brian Shaw Trumpet Interview" And, find the expanded show notes, transcript and more photos here --- Whether it's big band jazz, classical baroque, or any number of styles in between, Brian Shaw's trumpet career is a reflection of the word, "versatility." Brian is the type of musician who, when having trouble deciding whether to major in classical or jazz, decided to simply do both! Hence a double major in jazz studies and classical performance, which yes, did result in him having to do two senior recitals. But Brian embraced the challenge, just as he did in finishing his doctorate in one year instead of three, so that he would have more time to pursue all the various avenues he wanted to explore. Today, Brian pursues teaching, writing, performance, arrangement and more from his home base near Seattle, WA. And, as you'll know from our recent "Kenny Wheeler Special," he and Nick Smart recently collaborated on a biography of inspirational trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, Song For Someone: The Musical Life of Kenny Wheeler, which added published author to Brian's resume as well. Brian joins us today to talk about his early inspirations coming from a non-musical family in small town southern Illinois, to being the first in his family to attend college, taking control of your musical education, and the various stops and projects he's pursued along his trailblazing journey. About Brian Shaw: Brian Shaw is an active performer, arranger, and educator known for his versatility. He is one of the few trumpet players in the world equally comfortable in early music, orchestral, jazz, and commercial settings on modern and period instruments, and enjoys an international performing career as a modern and historical trumpet soloist. He holds principal positions with the Dallas Winds, Santa Fe Pro Musica, Spire Baroque Orchestra. He is also a regular guest instructor of Historical Trumpet at the Eastman School of Music. From 2007-2021, he was Professor of Trumpet and Jazz Studies at Louisiana State University and was Principal Trumpet of the Baton Rouge (Louisiana) Symphony from 2014-2021. Brian has also served as guest Principal Trumpet of the Oregon Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, and Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra (US). A noted Baroque trumpet player, Shaw's 2008 recording Virtuoso Concertos for Clarino includes some of the most difficult pieces ever written for the instrument. Early Music America observed: "Shaw's tone is beautiful, and his playing unfailingly musical… His is a voice that will make a major mark on Baroque trumpet playing." His critically-acclaimed 2014 solo trumpet recording redshift was accompanied by the Dallas Wind Symphony and conductor Jerry Junkin. Brian has also released a collaborative album of classic recital pieces with pianist Jan Grimes called Sonatas and Fantasies: A Century of Standards for Trumpet and Piano, and has just completed another recording project called Virtuosic Versatility, outlining the history of the trumpet, from early music to modern jazz.  As a jazz musician, Brian plays solo and lead trumpet professionally in the Seattle area and leads a big band in Baton Rouge every December, which released a holiday-themed album titled Christmas at the Manship! in 2017. He is in demand as an arranger as well, with many scores for jazz band, brass ensemble, studio orchestra, and wind ensemble to his credit. Brian Shaw lives near Seattle with his wife Lana, their sons Thomas and Elliot, and their dog, Ernie. Episode Links: www.brianshawmusic.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bshawmusic Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brian-shaw/1564984803 Kenny Wheeler book: https://www.equinoxpub.com/home/song-someone-musical-life-kenny-wheeler/ Bob Reeves Brass Events and Appearances: William Adam Trumpet Festival July 9-12, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill. Book your trumpet alignment here: https://trumpetmouthpiece.com/products/william-adam-trumpet-festival-valve-alignment-presale Podcast Credits: "A Room with a View" - composed and performed by Howie Shear Podcast Host - John Snell Photo Credits - Courtesty Brian Shaw and Equinox Publishing Audio Engineer - Ted Cragg

Stijn Schmitz welcomes Art Berman to the show. Art Berman is known as the energy realist and he paints a dire picture of the global energy situation, describing the Strait of Hormuz disruption as an unprecedented crisis with no historical precedent. He likens the world economy to a human losing 20% of its blood supply daily, explaining that while the West hasn’t felt immediate effects due to drawing on oil inventories, these savings will soon run out, and the lag will hit hard. Discussing supply numbers, Berman clarifies that roughly 15 to 20 million barrels per day of crude and refined products normally flow through the strait, but the effective loss is reduced to around 10 million barrels by bypass pipelines, still a catastrophic bleed-out. Berman outlines scenarios, starting with an unrealistic best case where everything resolves by June 1st, yet logistical hurdles like de-mining, insurance, and tanker queues mean oil wouldn’t flow until late 2026 at the earliest, leaving the world with no supply replenishment for months. His base case is that the Strait of Hormuz never returns to normal flows, as Iran has no incentive to relinquish the immense geopolitical leverage it now holds. He emphasizes that the U.S. is not truly energy independent, importing 6.5 million barrels of heavy crude daily because domestic light oil cannot substitute for the diesel and jet fuel the economy requires. Production restarts would be fraught with technical problems, and investor confidence in the region is permanently shattered. Berman stresses the irreversible nature of these events, comparing them to personal betrayals or missed opportunities—stabilization may occur, but the world will never return to 2025 economic norms. He notes that credible analysts predict global oil storage could hit operational limits by late July, with price spikes to $150-$160 possible before demand destruction tempers them. He highlights the unprecedented rate of supply loss, 99 times faster than any previous oil shock. Despite the bleakness, Berman finds hope in the crisis forcing necessary behavioral changes and a reevaluation of humanity's planetary footprint. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:49 – Strait of Hormuz Disruption Significance 00:03:59 – Inventory Drawdown Effects 00:11:01 – Missing Barrel Estimates 00:16:44 – Best Case Recovery Scenario 00:27:37 – Base Case Permanent Blockade 00:28:39 – United States Energy Impact 00:32:33 – Crude Oil Quality Differences 00:45:12 – Long Term Geopolitical Outlook 01:05:40 – Storage Inventory Limits 01:25:29 – Concluding Thoughts Guest Links: Website: https://artberman.com X: https://x.com/aeberman12 Art Berman isn’t your run-of-the-mill energy consultant; he’s a full-blown disruptor in a realm riddled with myths. With 40 years in petroleum geology and an intriguing twist – a degree in Middle Eastern history – Art slices through energy complexities with academic rigor and market savvy. Forget what you thought you knew. This man’s comparative inventory approach is a guiding light for traders, investors, and policymakers. And he doesn't just spend his time consulting. Art is an adjunct lecturer at the University of Houston, your go-to expert witness, and an electrifying keynote speaker who doesn’t mince words. In a sector awash with misinformation, Art’s your source for gut-punching, data-backed truths. His clientele spans from ambitious investors to globe-spanning corporations, all seeking decisions steeped in reality, not fantasy. Love him or hate him, one thing is certain: Art Berman is an undeniable force in the energy sector. Away from the charts and graphs, Art enjoys Baroque music and psychology and spending family time with his wife, kids, grandkids, and his dog, Lily. So, are you ready for the unvarnished truth? Look no further.

durée : 00:27:13 - Les émissions culturelles de France Culture - par : Lucile Commeaux - L'heure du bilan cannois a sonné ; au programme du débat critique, trois films importants qui divisent : "La Bola Negra" de Javier Calvo et Javier Ambrossi, "L'Inconnue" d'Arthur Harari et "Minotaure" d'Andrey Zvyagintsev. - réalisation : Anne-Laure Chanel, Hélène Trigueros, Boris Pineau, Aïssatou N'Doye, Jules Barbier, Zohra Vignais, Lise Ripoche, Mathi Adjinsoff - invités : Sandra Onana Critique française de cinéma, Philippe Rouyer Critique et historien de cinéma à la revue Positif Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Title : A favourite of Madame du Pompadour and Louis XV. Track : Louis-Gabriel Guillemain - Six sonates en quatuors, Op. 12, Sonate No. 3: I. Allegro moderato Artist : Nevermind Publisher : ℗ 2015 Alpha Classics / Outhere Music France

Send us Fan MailWhy has Pachelbel's Canon in D become one of the most popular wedding pieces of all time?In this episode of The Classical Music Minute, we explore how a Baroque composition written centuries ago became closely associated with modern wedding ceremonies.Known for its flowing melodies and repeating harmonic progression, Canon in D creates a calm and elegant atmosphere that naturally suits processions and ceremonial moments. Its adaptable instrumentation has also helped make it a favourite for string quartets, organists, pianists, and wedding ensembles of all kinds.Although the piece was not originally composed for weddings, its popularity grew rapidly during the twentieth century through recordings, films, and widely broadcast ceremonies.In just sixty seconds, discover why this gentle Baroque masterpiece continues to accompany couples down the aisle around the world.Fun FactThe famous chord progression in Canon in D has become so recognizable that variations of it have appeared in countless pop songs over the years, leading some musicians to jokingly call it “the four-chord ancestor” of modern music.About The Classical Music MinuteThe Classical Music Minute is a short podcast exploring fascinating stories, quirky history, and surprising facts from the world of classical music—all in about sixty seconds.Each episode offers a quick and entertaining glimpse into composers, masterpieces, musical traditions, and the curious moments that shaped music history.You can also read the written versions of these episodes on Substack, where they're published as short articles delivered directly to subscribers.About Steven, HostSteven Hobé is a Canadian composer and actor based in Toronto and a member of the Canadian League of Composers. He is the creator and host of The Classical Music Minute, a series devoted to making classical music history engaging, surprising, and accessible.Topics CoveredCanon in D, Pachelbel Canon in D, wedding classical music, why Canon in D weddings, Johann Pachelbel, famous wedding music, Baroque music, classical wedding songs, Canon in D history, wedding procession musicJoin me on Substack

Tunes: Robert Bremner: Ratha Fair, Lady Doll Sinclair's Reel, The Milkmaids of Blantyre, Miss Polly Skinner's Reel, Miss Ramsey's Reel, The Parks of Kilburnie, Kiss me Sweetly, Cameron Has Got his Wife Again, Mr. Robert Kenney's Reel, Miss Blair's Reel, I'll gae nae mair to your Town, The Fyket, Isle of Sky, Jacky Stewart's Reel, Capt. Ross's Reel, Duke Of Perth's Reel, Wililam Vickers: Lanox Love, Sutherland: Clean Peas Straw, Donald MacDonald: Pease Straw, Thomas Glen: Pease Strae, Abraham MacIntosh: Miss Parker's Reel, James Aird: The Fyket, +X+X+ If you like the sound of my new whistles, check out Verdant Whistles here: https://www.irishflutestore.com/products/verdant-whistles?variant=46855357432034 +X+ If you want to hear Robert Bremner's Treatise on music you can listen to my reading of it here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/s8e2 +X+ The Articles I found about the Possible "Lady Doll Sinclair" https://tunearch.org/wiki/Annotation:Lady_Doll_Sinclair https://threadinburgh.scot/2023/01/04/the-thread-about-the-ninth-day-of-christmas-the-lady-behind-lady-fifes-house-well-and-brae-and-what-she-has-to-do-with-primrose/ https://www.facebook.com/share/1CzNLUYjcC/ +X+X+ Nearly all of the tunes this week come from Robert Bremner's 1757(ish) publication: A Collection of Scots Reels or Country Dances https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105002262 +X+ I'm hoping ot update the notes soon, but shoot me an email if you're looking for any of the other sources I didn't link yet. FIN Here are some ways you can support the show: You can support the Podcast by joining the Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/wetootwaag You can also take a minute to leave a review of the podcast if you listen on Itunes! Tell your piping and history friends about the podcast! Checkout my Merch Store on Bagpipeswag: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/wetootwaag You can also support me by Buying my Albums on Bandcamp: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/ You can now buy physical CDs of my albums using this Kunaki link: https://kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=166528&pp=1 You can just send me an email at wetootwaag@gmail.com letting me know what you thought of the episode! Listener mail keeps me going! Finally I have some other support options here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/support Thanks! Listen on Itunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetootwaags-bagpipe-and-history-podcast/id129776677 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QxzqrSm0pu6v8y8pLsv5j?si=QLiG0L1pT1eu7B5_FDmgGA

Cello and piano can be a brutal matchup when nobody makes room, but when the balance is right it becomes one of the most revealing duo formats in music. We sit down with cellist Matt Haimovitz and pianist Christopher O'Riley to trace how their partnership started, why it clicked so fast, and what they've learned from years of turning rehearsal into a kind of shared research lab.We talk about building programs that cross borders without losing rigor, from Shuffle Play Listen to projects that pull ideas from Beethoven, contemporary music, and arranged songs by artists like Radiohead. Chris shares the pianist's responsibility for momentum and for protecting the “lyric impulse,” and Matt explains how true collaboration feels less like compromise and more like testing ideas until the music tells you what it needs.Then we go deep on Bach Dialogues: Bach sonatas reimagined with a five-string Baroque cello piccolo and the clavichord, an instrument Bach loved for its dynamic control and string-like touch. They unpack the realities of gut strings, pitch standards like A=415, why the clavichord is both expressive and famously quiet, and how modern recording and modeling technology can help bring an “impossible” instrument pairing to life onstage and in the studio.If you care about chamber music, historically informed performance, Bach interpretation, or simply how great musicians listen to each other, this conversation is full of practical insight. Subscribe, share this with a musician friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.For more information on Matt: https://www.matthaimovitz.com/You can also find Matt on Facebook and Instagram: @MatthaimovitzYoutube: @MatthaimovitzFor more information on Chris: https://christopheroriley.com/You can also find Chrison Facebook and Instagram: @christopher_oriley_Youtube: @ChristopherORiley360To download "The Bach Dialogues https://www.pentatonemusic.com/product/the-bach-dialogues-digital-only-album/If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

I've decided to make it Tenor Week here on Countermelody. Earlier this week, we heard Charles Kullman in a smattering of live and studio recordings. Back in November, as I was collating material for the arie antiche episode, which featured more than a century's worth of great singers, I noticed one singer who frequently programmed such (restyled) Italian baroque songs in his concerts and recordings, the Italian tenor Beniamino Gigli, considered by many to be the greatest tenor, Italian or otherwise, since Caruso. I confess that, in all my years of listening, Gigli was a singer to whose charms I had remained mostly indifferent. But then I began to listen to his recordings of arie antiche, many of them made in the last decade of his career, and I was charmed and delighted by his performances. There is a freshness of voice, an evenness of scale, a headiness of timbre, and, most of all, a sheer delight in singing, that is completely infectious. So today I have compiled most, if not all, of his recordings of this material for an episode of pure vocal escapism. Here is Gigli, all his problematic qualities set aside, singing the songs and arias of Carissimi, Caldara, Cesti, Marcello, Scarlatti, and Bononcini, among others, in a way that invites us to leave our troubled world for a few moments and partake of his vocal stylings of these delectable faux-Baroque bocconcini. Countermelody is the podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and author yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.

The Myth, the Music, and the Australian Coast How do you transform a 300-year-old rediscovered masterpiece into a visceral Australian beach holiday? Join host Genevieve Lang as she goes behind the scenes of Pinchgut Opera's premiere of Scarlatti's The First Murder (Il primo omicidio). In this episode, Artistic Director and Conductor Erin Helyard and Director Dean Bryant reveal how they are bringing this classic myth of Cain and Abel to the modern stage. From Scarlatti's luscious Baroque score to the nostalgic salt-etched setting of the Australian coast, discover how this "staged oratorio" is the must-see opera event of the season.

This year marks the tercentenary of polymath Sir John Vanbrugh, regarded as the rockstar architect of the Baroque era. Art historian Sir Charles Saumerez Smith, co-curator of the Vanbrugh exhibition at the Sir John Soane's Museum, and Rory Fraser who is writing a biography on Vanbrugh, discuss the man happy creating dramas for the British stage and dramatic buildings on the British landscape.Turner Prize-winning artist Lubaina Himid is known for her distinctive brightly coloured paintings of black characters. She reflects on representing Great Britain at this year's Venice Biennale, and her ambition as a painter to capture the awkward moment.Marking tonight's first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest, television critic Scott Bryan assesses this year's runners and riders aiming to win the song for Europe.Theatre and opera director Kip Williams on directing the UK premiere of the Pulitzer prize-winning opera Angel's Bone which has its UK premiere in Manchester tonight. Fresh from directing one-woman shows with Cynthia Erivo in Dracula, and Sarah Snook in The Picture of Dorian Gray, he talks about juggling the challenges of a contemporary genre-fusing opera.Presented by Nick Ahad Produced by Ekene Akalawu

Title: Not one Nicola Matteis, but three. Track: Matteis Jnr "Alia Fantasia" Artist: Isabelle Faust Publisher: ℗ 2023 harmonia mundi

Send us Fan MailWhy has The Four Seasons remained one of the world's most recognizable pieces of classical music?In this episode of The Classical Music Minute, we explore the enduring popularity of Antonio Vivaldi's famous set of violin concertos. Written in the early eighteenth century, The Four Seasons uses music to depict scenes from nature, including birdsong, storms, flowing water, hunting scenes, and winter winds.This approach, known as program music, helped make the work vivid and accessible to audiences. Combined with energetic rhythms, memorable melodies, and dazzling violin writing, the music continues to captivate listeners centuries after it was composed.Today, The Four Seasons remains a staple of concert halls and one of the most frequently used classical works in film and television.In just sixty seconds, discover why Vivaldi's musical portrait of the seasons still resonates today.Fun FactEach concerto in The Four Seasons was originally published alongside a sonnet—possibly written by Vivaldi himself—describing the scenes and imagery the music was intended to portray.About The Classical Music MinuteThe Classical Music Minute is a short podcast exploring fascinating stories, quirky history, and surprising facts from the world of classical music—all in about sixty seconds.Each episode offers a quick and entertaining glimpse into composers, masterpieces, musical traditions, and the curious moments that shaped music history.You can also read the written versions of these episodes on Substack, where they're published as short articles delivered directly to subscribers.About Steven, HostSteven Hobé is a Canadian composer and actor based in Toronto and a member of the Canadian League of Composers. He is the creator and host of The Classical Music Minute, a series devoted to making classical music history engaging, surprising, and accessible.Topics CoveredVivaldi Four Seasons, why is Four Seasons popular, Antonio Vivaldi, Four Seasons explained, program music, Baroque violin music, famous violin concertos, classical music for beginners, Four Seasons history, Vivaldi masterpieceJoin me on Substack

Episode: 3373 Today we meet Thomas Campion: medical doctor, and a great poet and composer.  Today, let's meet Thomas Campion.

"In “Out of the Woods” new and old swirl together. The primary inputs are field recordings from a violin workshop near the river. All of the percussion sounds come from the wood instrument construction sounds from the workshop. The rhythms were already so compelling, I took long clips of them and did very little processing. The voices are also all from the workshop visit, in the field recording. Voices in the workshop blended four languages, discussing craft and location. “Acero” means maple in Italian. Wood was harvested nearby, connecting nature and human process. Soft sandpaper rubbing underlies the vocals."The only sound I added was viola da gamba, an early bowed, wooden, stringed instrument that was popular in Europe in the Renaissance before the onset of modern strings. This instrument had a musical culture of being played in the home and in small groups, emphasizing soft richness of tone and polyphonic shaping before more modern priorities of loudness and soloists. Visually the instrument looks similar to the violin family, but has more sloped shoulders, 6 strings (generally) with frets, C holes instead of F holes, and all sizes are played upright held between the knees. Strings are tuned mainly in fourths, with the historical tuning of A a bit below modern standards (415hz vs 440hz or higher). The instrument went out of fashion being gradually replaced by the violin family in the Baroque period, though viols started to regain interest in the 20th century. I added reverb and effects to this early music sound, linking past and future. Along with other dedicated players and composers worldwide, I write and play new music for the viola da gamba to keep this instrument alive."In “Out of the Woods,” wood is nurtured by water. Wood is flooded by water. Wood resonates. Wood transforms. Wood speaks. Wood connects. Wood remembers. Wood forms new memories."Section of the river Lech reimagined by Heather Spence. -------Part of Flow, a creative exploration telling the story of a river through the power of sound. Explore the full project at https://citiesandmemory.com/flow.

Title: Disastrous Fireworks Track: Handel: Music For The Royal Fireworks, HWV 351 - La Réjouissance Artist: King's consort, Robert King Publisher: Hyperion 2009

Send us Fan MailWhy Is Bach Called the Father of Classical Music?Why is Johann Sebastian Bach often referred to as the “Father of Classical Music”?In this episode of The Classical Music Minute, we explore the lasting influence of one of history's greatest composers. Although Bach lived during the Baroque period, his work laid the foundation for much of the music that followed.Renowned for his mastery of counterpoint, Bach demonstrated how multiple independent musical lines could work together in harmony. His compositions, including The Well-Tempered Clavier and The Art of Fugue, are still studied today for their structural brilliance and expressive depth.Later composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms learned from Bach's techniques, helping to carry his influence into the Classical and Romantic eras.In just sixty seconds, discover why Bach's music continues to shape the sound of classical music centuries later.Fun FactBach's music was largely forgotten after his death in 1750 until it was revived decades later—most notably when Felix Mendelssohn conducted a famous performance of the St. Matthew Passion in 1829, sparking renewed interest in his work.About The Classical Music MinuteThe Classical Music Minute is a short podcast exploring fascinating stories, quirky history, and surprising facts from the world of classical music—all in about sixty seconds.Each episode offers a quick and entertaining glimpse into composers, masterpieces, musical traditions, and the curious moments that shaped music history.You can also read the written versions of these episodes on Substack, where they're published as short articles delivered directly to subscribers.About Steven, HostSteven Hobé is a Canadian composer and actor based in Toronto and a member of the Canadian League of Composers. He is the creator and host of The Classical Music Minute, a series devoted to making classical music history engaging, surprising, and accessible.Join me on Substack

durée : 00:58:53 - par : Nicolas Pommaret - Dans ce nouveau quartet européen, avec Arve Henriksen à la trompette, Ambre Vuillermoz à l'accordéon et Robert Lucaciu à la contrebasse, le violoniste Clément Janinet prolonge l'esthétique de ses projets précédents en réunissant des musiciens issus de cultures diverses. Parution chez BMC. - réalisation : Emmanuelle Lacaze, Stéphane Poitevin - invités : Clément Janinet violoniste, compositeur jazz (1983, Les Lilas) Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Tunes: David Young: The Drunken Wives in Pearson's Closs, Robert Bremner: Oyater Wives Rant, Lady Doll Sinclair's Reel, James Aird: The Oyster Wive's Rant, Mullindough or the Black Laddie, Angus Cumming: Haugh's of Cromdale, John Peacock: Oyster Wifes Rant Donald MacDonald: A Mulinn Dubh, The Whimsical, Jingling Johnie, The Miller's Fair Daughter, Morag is Domhnull (or Marion & Donald), The Jolly Old Gardner, John Rook: The Black Laddie, Thomas Glen: Mulinn Dubh (The Black Mill), William Gunn: Am Muilen Dubh (The black Mill) William Ross: The Black Mill LBPS Blue Book: The Oyster Wife's Rant, Jeremy Kingsbury: Oyster Wife's Rant, Be sure to Post your performance to your own instagram account and tag it #LBPS or #LBPSTOTM or post your rendition straight to the Lowland and Border Pipers' Group (Formerly LBPS Forum) https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FZMPP8vUm/ You should also explore the growing resources at the LBPS Tune of the Month Website: https://lbps.net/j3site/index.php/repertoire/tune-of-the-month/1297-may-2026-oyster-wifes-rant SOURCES +X+ 1740: The Drunken Wives in Pearson's Closs from David Young's A Collection of the Newest Country Dances Perform'd in Scotland at Edinburgh by Da. Young WM Image Courtesy Pete Stewart +X+ 1760s: The Oyster Wive's Rant From Robert Bremner's A Collection of Scots Reels or Contry Dances https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105003175 +X+ 1780: The Oyster Wive's rant from James Aird's A selection of Scotch, English, Irish, and foreign airs : adapted to the fife, violin or German-flute https://archive.org/details/selectionofscotc00ingl/page/2/mode/2up +X+ 1800(ish): Oyster Wifes Rant from John Peacock's A Favourite Collection of Tunes with Variations Adapted for the Northumberland Small Pipes, Violin or Flute http://www.farnearchive.com/farneimages/jpgs/K0101300.jpg +X+ 1828: A Mulinn Dubh from Donald MacDonald's A Collection of Quicksteps, Strathspeys, Reels & Jigs Arranged for the Highland Bagpipe https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682759 +X+ 1840: The Black Laddie from John Rook's Manuscript Multum in parvo or a Collection of old English, Scotch, Irish & Welsh Tunes. https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/archive/rja14/musicfiles/manuscripts/rook/rook_pages/059.htm +X+ 1843: Mulinn Dubh From A New and Complete Tutor for the Great Highland Bagpipe by Thomas Glen https://ceolsean.net/content/TGlen/TGlen_TOC.html +X+ 1848: An Muilen Dubh (The black Mill) from William Gunn's The Caledonian Repository of Music adaptes for the Bagpipes https://ceolsean.net/content/Gunn/Gunn_TOC.html +X+ 1869: The Black Mill From Ross's Collection of Pipe Music by William Ross https://ceolsean.net/content/WRoss/WRoss_TOC.html +X+ Black Mill Set from Cold and Raw: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/album/cold-and-raw + 1828: The Whimsical (Fall of Foyers) from Donald MacDonald's Collection of Quicksteps, Strathspeys, reels and Jigs https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682660 + 1828: Jingling Johnie (Kate Dalrymple) from Donald MacDonald's Collection of Quicksteps, Strathspeys, reels and Jigs https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682737 + 1828: The Miller's Fair Daughter from Donald MacDonald's Collection of Quicksteps, Strathspeys, reels and Jigs https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682605 + 1828: Morag is Domhnull (or Marion & Donald) from Donald MacDonald's Collection of Quicksteps, Strathspeys, Reels and Jigs https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682682 + 1828: The Jolly old Gardener from Donald MacDonald's Collection of Quicksteps, Strathspeys, reels and Jigs https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682627 +X+X+ The Oyster Wife's Rant from Lowland and Border Pipers' Society The Blue Book; Committee Sessions Repertoire https://j3site.lbps.net/index.php/repertoire/miscellaneous-collections/379-the-blue-book-committee-sessions-repertoire +X+ Link to the Discussion of “Playing Reels to Oyster women” https://lbps.net/j3site/index.php/common-stock/archive-issues/130-june-2012/690-playing-reels-to-oyster-women Here are some ways you can support the show: You can support the Podcast by joining the Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/wetootwaag You can also take a minute to leave a review of the podcast if you listen on Itunes! Tell your piping and history friends about the podcast! Checkout my Merch Store on Bagpipeswag: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/wetootwaag You can also support me by Buying my Albums on Bandcamp: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/ You can now buy physical CDs of my albums using this Kunaki link: https://kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=166528&pp=1 You can just send me an email at wetootwaag@gmail.com letting me know what you thought of the episode! Listener mail keeps me going! Finally I have some other support options here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/support Thanks! Listen on Itunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetootwaags-bagpipe-and-history-podcast/id129776677 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QxzqrSm0pu6v8y8pLsv5j?si=QLiG0L1pT1eu7B5_FDmgGA

News, kratom intoxications on the rise, fate of Baroque Štiřín Chateau uncertain, interview with expert on extinct languages

Step into the sun-drenched world of 18th-century Venice as we explore the "theatrical splendor" that defined an era. In this episode, Ann and resident expert Tru Ludwig dive into the vibrant Venetian art scene, where the city itself served as both a stage and a muse. We set the scene by discussing the transition from the heavy Baroque style to the airy, spontaneous Rococo and the rise of the "Grand Tour." Discover why 18th-century Venice wasn't just a destination, but a living, breathing entity where reality and imagination blurred through the medium of etching, catering to a new generation of connoisseurs seeking the direct, autographic hand of the artist. Show me the images !!

Title: The Divine Saxon Track: Hasse: Sinfonia for Strings in G Minor: I. Allegro. Op.5 no. 6 Artist: Concerto Köln & Pablo Heras-Casado Publisher: ℗ 2014 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin

Ahead of our upcoming production of tThe First Murder at Roslyn Packer Theatre, host and Artistic Director Erin Helyard dives into the world of Alessandro Scarlatti. He is joined by Dr. Rosalind Halton, renowned harpsichordist, researcher, and Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle. Together, they explore the genius of this Italian Baroque master and the rare emotional depth of his masterpiece, Il primo omicidio (The First Murder).

durée : 00:12:30 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Sorbier - Le Musée Jacquemart-André présente, avec la Hispanic Society of America, l'exposition "Splendeurs du baroque", réunissant des chefs-d'œuvre de Greco à Velázquez. L'exposition explore ainsi la richesse du Siècle d'or espagnol et la puissance expressive du baroque hispanique. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Sarah Ihler-Meyer Critique d'art et commissaire d'exposition ; Corinne Rondeau Maître de conférences en esthétique et sciences de l'art à l'Université de Nîmes et critique d'art

durée : 00:27:04 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Sorbier - Pour bien commencer la semaine, nous parlerons d'expositions, avec celle consacrée à l'artiste Brion Gysin au Musée d'Art moderne de Paris, “Splendeurs du baroque” au musée Jacquemart-André, et notre coup de cœur pour "Adrien Fragosi. Les moyens du bord" au Miam à Sète. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Corinne Rondeau Maître de conférences en esthétique et sciences de l'art à l'Université de Nîmes et critique d'art; Sarah Ihler-Meyer Critique d'art et commissaire d'exposition

Title: A Coffee Ban Track: “Ei! wie schmeckt der Coffee süße” from Bach's coffee Cantata. Artist: Sum Jo with the Concertgebouw orchestra Publisher: 2006 Warner Classics

Tunes: William Dixon: Wallington, John Cudbursuns fancy, Minuat Edward the Second, an thay were my own thing, William Vickers: Shew Me the Way to Wallington, The Pipers maggot, Melodies Committee of the Newcastle Antiquarian Society: Shew me the Way to Wallington, John Cuthbertson's Fancy, William Cocks: Shew's The Way to Wallington, Pipers' Maggot, David Young: The Piper, John Johnson: The Piper's Maggot, McFadyen (Aird): Piper's Maggot, Hime: The Pipers Maggot, O'Farrell: The Pipers Maggot, Donald MacDonald: The Piper's Maggot Angus MacKay: The Pipers Maggot, David Glen: The Piper's Maggot, John Dally Playing: John Cuthbertson's Fancy John Giddy: Nansavallen, Check out the Cree Fiddlers going to Orkney Documentary Here The Fiddlers of James Bay: https://www.folkstreams.net/films/fiddlers-of-james-bay Check out John Dally's Piping here: https://youtube.com/@rustygulley-r3r?si=dh1yPpW-cVe4Fegx https://on.soundcloud.com/Vk1wTdlhIkNXnypFMH and his Leatherwork here: https://www.instagram.com/dallyleather/ Check out Alan Kingsbury's Art here: https://alankingsbury.com/ For links to Sources for tunes, download the tunebook: https://www.patreon.com/file?h=155908454&m=648290193 Here are some ways you can support the show: You can support the Podcast by joining the Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/wetootwaag You can also take a minute to leave a review of the podcast if you listen on Itunes! Tell your piping and history friends about the podcast! Checkout my Merch Store on Bagpipeswag: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/wetootwaag You can also support me by Buying my Albums on Bandcamp: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/ You can now buy physical CDs of my albums using this Kunaki link: https://kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=166528&pp=1 You can just send me an email at wetootwaag@gmail.com letting me know what you thought of the episode! Listener mail keeps me going! Finally I have some other support options here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/support Thanks! Listen on Itunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetootwaags-bagpipe-and-history-podcast/id129776677 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QxzqrSm0pu6v8y8pLsv5j?si=QLiG0L1pT1eu7B5_FDmgGA

Michał Bylina is a Polish bassist and composer whose work bridges early music performance and new music for the instrument. In this conversation, Michał shares how a love of the past pulled them toward gut strings, Baroque style, and the Vienna bass tradition, plus the path from studying in Kraków to a year studying in Brussels with Korneel Le Compte. We dig into Michał's composing process, from writing cadenzas to building a huge library of bass sheet music and learning by analysis, along with current projects like a concerto inspired by the surviving bars of Dittersdorf's concerto for violone and an aria for countertenor and obbligato bass. Michał also talks about balancing music with life as a parent and work as a software developer, and what might come next. Connect with Michał on Instagram and Facebook, and explore his catalog on his website and in our DBHQ Store! Connect with DBHQ Join Our Newsletter Double Bass Resources Double Bass Sheet Music Double Bass Merch Gear used to record this podcast Zoom H6 studio 8-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder Rode Podmic Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens When you buy a product using a link on this page, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting DBHQ. Theme music by Eric Hochberg

John Wilson talks to the Australian born opera singer Danielle de Niese. A soprano renowned for her vibrant stage presence, she made her professional operatic debut with the Los Angeles Opera at the age of 15 and, and four years later she became one of the youngest singers to perform at Metropolitan Opera in New York. Her international breakthrough came in 2005 at the Glyndebourne Festival, where her performance as Cleopatra in Handel's Giulio Cesare established her as a major operatic star. Since then she has sung leading roles at opera houses around the world, specialising particularly in Baroque repertoire, and has recorded six studio albums of music by composers including Handel and Mozart. She is the recipient of the 2026 Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Opera.Producer: Edwina Pitman

Title: In Praise of Coffee Track: Bernier: Le Caffé: V. Air gay Artist: Hana Blažíková, Ensemble Masques & Olivier Fortin Publisher: ℗ 2019 L'Enharmonique & Alpha Classics / Outhere Music France

durée : 01:26:37 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau-Boulmier - Le chef Franck-Emmanuel Comte et son ensemble explorent les multiples visages du mythe d'Orlando furioso, imaginé par Ludovico Ariosto au XVIᵉ siècle, à travers des extraits d'opéras de Vivaldi, Haendel, Steffani, Fux et Porpora. - réalisation : Pauline Boisaubert Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 01:26:37 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau-Boulmier - Le chef Franck-Emmanuel Comte et son ensemble explorent les multiples visages du mythe d'Orlando furioso, imaginé par Ludovico Ariosto au XVIᵉ siècle, à travers des extraits d'opéras de Vivaldi, Haendel, Steffani, Fux et Porpora. - réalisation : Pauline Boisaubert Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Send us Fan MailChristian Dryden and David Andreana from the Ritualists stop by the show to discuss the up coming UK tour, new music that might be coming out in the fall, AI and more. ****Rising from the NYC underground scene of the Lower East Side, The Ritualists first attained international critical acclaim for their debut album, Painted People, released just prior to the pandemic on Out of Line Music. The record, and particularly, its lead single “Ice Flower,” was hailed as a seamless blend of dark beauty & anthemic pop sensibilities. The follow-up effort, Baroque & Bleeding, produced by Brit-Pop icon, Ed Buller(Psychedelic Furs, White Lies, Pulp, Suede), has been described as “pure new romantic psychedelia,” by Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon, and continued the trend of critical adoration, along with regular airplay on SiriusXM. This momentum lead to multiple US tours and multiple collaborations, performing with members of Blondie, Love and Rockets, D Generation and The New York Dolls. The Ritualists now seek to build on their brand of “Gothic Art Rock” (Hollywood Life) with their latest, full-length effort, Too Pure to Cure (Suite484Music) produced by GRAMMY-winner, Mario McNulty (David Bowie, Prince, Willow). The band, which has oftentimes been identified as proudly embracing the more ornate elements of rock-and-roll, further tested such boundaries, as this newest release was honored on multiple "Best of 2025" lists & has been described as "Moody, melodic & undeniably magnetic" by Savoir Faire & "a heartfelt and adventurous offering from a band that seems poised to usher in a new era of new romantic art rock" by Regen MagazineThe Ritualists have announced their first-ever tour of the UK in support of their 3rd album, Too Pure to Cure.Christian Dryden and co. will embark on a short, but compelling run of shows across the UK, with stops in London, Manchester, Reading and Nottingham, from April 17th-22nd.  The Gothic Art Rockers (Hollywood Life), will be showcasing material from the new album alongside selections from their critically-acclaimed back catalogue, much of which will be fresh to British Audiences.Their latest, full-length effort, released on all platforms through (Suite484Music) and produced by GRAMMY-winner, Mario McNulty (David Bowie, Prince, Willow), has been honored on multiple "Best of 2025" lists & described as "Moody, melodic and undeniably magnetic" and by Savoir Faire as "a heartfelt and adventurous offering from a band that seems poised to usher in a new era of new romantic art rock" by Regen MagazineTickets & More Info available through www.theritualists.com/event-listWebsite: https://www.theritualists.com/****If you would like to contact the show Dauna@betertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomSupport the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedom©2026 BetteSupport the show

In this episode of Busy Kids Love Music, we begin a brand-new three-part composer series all about Antonio Vivaldi—one of the most famous composers of the Baroque period. You may already recognize Vivaldi's name from some of his nature-inspired music, but in this series, we're slowing down to take a closer look at his life, his music, and what makes his style so unique. In today's episode, we explore Vivaldi's early life, family, and musical training, and discover how a boy growing up in Venice became a composer known all across Europe. Download Your Audio Treasure Map Make listening interactive! Click here to download your Audio Treasure Map to follow along and answer questions as you listen. This printable helps students: Listen more carefully Remember key details Engage with the story of the music What You'll Learn in This Episode

Tunes: David Faulkner & Stephen Turner: Hit Her Between the Legs, Dorrington Lads, William Vickers: Whipper and Girder or Ranger's Frolick, Patrick MacDonald: Tune 7 (Whip her and Girde her) William Dixon: Hit Her Between the Legs, The Black and the Grae, John Peacock: The Black and the Grey, John Rook: Black and the Grey, Dorrington Lads (By David Faulkner) Bruce and Stoke: The Black and the Grey John Johnson: Black and All Black, Thanks to David Faulkner for sending in some tunes and thoughts. Check out his music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-944955873 And Check Out the Bagpipe Society's Website and Blowout: https://www.bagpipesociety.org.uk/blowout/2026/ Sources: 1770: Whipper and Girder or Ranger's Frolick from William Vickers Manuscript http://www.farnearchive.com/farneimages/jpgs/R0304500.jpg +X+X+ 1784: Tune #7 (Whip Her and Gird Her) from Patrick MacDonald's A Collection of Highland Vocal Airs: https://books.google.com/books?id=XCvLHYWLkFcC&newbks=0&pg=RA1-PA33#v=onepage&q&f=false +X+X+ 1733: Hit Her Between the Legs from William Dixon's Manuscript +X+X+ 1733: The Black and the Gray from Matt Seattle's Transcription of William Dixon's Black and Grae https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/album/rowly-powly +X+X+ 1800ish: Black and the Grey from John Peacock's Favorite Collection of Tunes http://www.farnearchive.com/farneimages/jpgs/K0101100.jpg +X+X+ 1840ish: Black and the Gray from Rook Manuscript https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/archive/rja14/musicfiles/manuscripts/rook/rook_pages/075.htm +X+X+ 1882: The Black and the Gray from Bruce and Stoke's Northumbrian Minstrelsy https://archive.org/details/northumbrianmins0000jcol/page/n5/mode/2up +X+X+ 1751 Black and All Black from Johnson's Choice Collection of Country Dances http://www.cpartington.plus.com/Links/Johnson/Johnson%20Info.html +X+X+ FIN Here are some ways you can support the show: You can support the Podcast by joining the Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/wetootwaag You can also take a minute to leave a review of the podcast if you listen on Itunes! Tell your piping and history friends about the podcast! Checkout my Merch Store on Bagpipeswag: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/wetootwaag You can also support me by Buying my Albums on Bandcamp: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/ You can now buy physical CDs of my albums using this Kunaki link: https://kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=166528&pp=1 You can just send me an email at wetootwaag@gmail.com letting me know what you thought of the episode! Listener mail keeps me going! Finally I have some other support options here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/support Thanks! Listen on Itunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetootwaags-bagpipe-and-history-podcast/id129776677 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QxzqrSm0pu6v8y8pLsv5j?si=QLiG0L1pT1eu7B5_FDmgGA

WE RETURN FROM THE VOID! Despite being available on patreon this entire time, somehow this episode never made it onto the main feed. I'm sorry it's out of order!

What if showmanship isn't just flair, but a way of seeing the world? We open up the first public talk about our forthcoming book, born from years of touring, early mornings, and 160+ podcast episodes, and share how a single poem became the spine for a philosophy of performance. As the lines were learned by heart, their meanings deepened, revealing a core image: the showman is the one who faces the other way, gathers a field of shared attention, and returns borrowed time as something refined.From that image, we chart four working maps. First, the live situation itself: performer, audience, and the emergent dimension we call the show. Second, the human being at the center—thinking, feeling, and willing—as both subject and material. Third, the anatomy of an act, where choices in rhythm, structure, tone, and risk make ideas visible. Fourth, the values under intent, the quiet logic behind why we elevate a volunteer or make a joke at their expense. Along the way, we read from a chapter that unpacks the true, the good, and the beautiful, reframing them as guiding stars for craft: truth as resonant inquiry, goodness as lived action that helps others flourish, and beauty as attention's welcome, from Baroque fugues to black metal's frost.To make it concrete, we imagine a three-ring circus under colored lights—blue for truth, red for beauty, green for goodness—where performers fail and try again, and sincerity becomes the real feat. We share practices you can use tomorrow: capture moments that resonate, look beyond your field for patterns, follow fear to find what you value, and translate insights into movement, text, and timing until they live in your hands. If you care about performance, creativity, circus, magic, or the craft of making meaning in front of people, this conversation offers language, tools, and a compass.If this resonated, subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share it with a friend who faces the other way. For updates on the book, follow The Way of the Showman on Instagram and stay tuned for what comes next.Support the show...After a long abscence our Merch Shop is back! Check out t-shirts, hoddies, and hats! Show yourself as a Follower of the Way of the Showman.You can also "listen" to the Way of the Showman at youtube.If you want to help support this podcast it would be tremendous if you wrote a glowing review on iTunes or Spotify.If you want to  contact me about anyhthing ou can reach me on thewayoftheshowman@gmail.comYou can find out more on the Way of the Showman website.Follow the Way of the Showman on Instagram.If you're compelled to suport the showes and have the means to do so, you can suport the podcast financially at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/captainfrodo

Spring is upon us. March has seen a burst of big art events—the true start of a busy year. This week, Kate Brown and Ben Davis are joined by senior writer Eileen Kinsella to discuss some of the biggest art stories of the month. In this episode, will be discussing: — The 2026 Whitney Biennial, which opened at the beginning of the month. It always gives a snapshot of who's in and who's out, and what's on curators minds. (I've written two pieces on it, here and here) — The rise of a new art historical art star: the Flemish baroque painter Michaelina Wautier (1604–1689). — And a new investigation that claims to definitively, absolutely, positively once and for settle the question of who Banksy really is. Do we think they did it? Does it matter?

On today's show, guest host Bert Zipperer is in conversation with scholar Gianni Cicali about the famous children's play Pinocchio and how it speaks to the vital importance of the arts during times of national crisis, from the 1930s to today. Next month marks the 200th birthday of Pinocchio's creator, Carlo Collodi. They discuss the 1930s Federal Theater Project production of Pinocchio. The play was produced by Yasha Frank with the children theater division of the WPA. The program employed people who were unemployed during the Great Depression and offered low-cost tickets so more people could access the theater. The FTP production of Pinocchio played nationwide for two years and on Broadway until June 1939 when Congress and the House Unamerican Activities Committee killed the production. Gianni Cicali is a specialist in the history of Italian theater (Renaissance, Baroque and 18th-century). He holds an Italian “laurea vecchio ordinamento” (M.A. equivalent) and doctoral degrees from both Italy (Università di Firenze) and Canada (University of Toronto). His interests focus on Italian theater, opera and culture from the 15th to the 18th century; Renaissance and Baroque religious theater; cinema; migrations to the Americas of Italian theater professionals (19th-century New Orleans). Featured image: of a photo from the Federal Theatre Project's production of Pinocchio via Library of Congress. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Public Theater in Times of National Crisis appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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Hampton Court is a palace of two halves and countless stories. But which side is best? The Tudor half displays all the court intrigue of the dynasty it's named for, and yet the Baroque side is no less dramatic, holding the stories of the Restoration, Glorious Revolution, and Georgians within its decorative walls.    Join Tracy Borman and Gareth Russell on a private tour of this palace of two halves, as they each make their case for which side is best. The Tudor, or the Baroque? Find out more about the story of Hampton Court Palace. 

SHOW SCHEDULE 3-6-2026APRIL 30, 1789 NEW YORK INAUGURATION### HEADLINE: LAS VEGAS CONSTRUCTION AND THE DECLINE OF WEST COAST CITIES SUMMARY: Jeff Bliss discusses Las Vegas's massive infrastructure projects, including Brightline rail, while contrasting its growth with the "ghost town" atmospheres currently found in Reno and Portland. GUEST: Jeff Bliss NUMBER: 1 (1)### HEADLINE: GAVIN NEWSOM'S BOOK TOUR AND KAMALA HARRIS'S POLITICAL STANDING SUMMARY: Jeff Bliss analyzes Governor Newsom's national media strategy and book tour alongside Vice President Harris's controversial and ill-timed comments regarding the ongoing Middle East conflict. GUEST: Jeff Bliss NUMBER: 2 (2)### HEADLINE: THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION AND MODERN CONFLICT REALITIES SUMMARY: Professor Richard Epstein explores the history of the War Powers Act, arguing that modern warfare's speed makes congressional deliberative processes difficult and potentially counterproductive today. GUEST: Professor Richard Epstein NUMBER: 3 (3)### HEADLINE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN WARFARE AND THE ANTHROPIC DISPUTE SUMMARY: Professor Richard Epstein discusses the integration of Claude AI in military targeting simulations and the public disagreement between the administration and the developer over autonomous weapons. GUEST: Professor Richard Epstein NUMBER: 4 (4)### HEADLINE: SPIKING FUEL PRICES AND REVOLUTIONARY HISTORY IN LANCASTER COUNTY SUMMARY: Jim McTague reports on gasoline prices jumping forty cents in Pennsylvania due to war, while noting Lancaster's unique history as the nation's capital for one day. GUEST: Jim McTague NUMBER: 5 (5)### HEADLINE: ITALY'S HIDDEN GEMS: EXPLORING LECCE AND OTRANTO IN PUGLIA SUMMARY: Lorenzo Fiori recommends visiting the "heel of the boot" to experience Roman ruins, Baroque architecture, and local Primitivo wine away from Italy's over-touristed hubs. GUEST: Lorenzo Fiori NUMBER: 6 (6)### HEADLINE: NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION AND THE FUTURE OF THE NPT SUMMARY: Henry Sokolski addresses China's nuclear expansion and the potential breakdown of the Non-Proliferation Treaty as the U.S. justifies the Iran war as a preemptive strike. GUEST: Henry Sokolski NUMBER: 7 (7)### HEADLINE: TAIWAN'S SECURITY CONCERNS AMID THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT SUMMARY: Colonel Grant Newsham explains Taiwan's anxieties regarding energy supplies and how U.S. military success in Iran influences the island's confidence against potential Chinese aggression. GUEST: Colonel Grant Newsham NUMBER: 8 (8)### HEADLINE: GEORGE DOWNING'S 17TH-CENTURY DIPLOMACY AND ESPIONAGE IN FRANCE SUMMARY: Dennis Su details George Downing's 1655 mission to France, where he used Latin to negotiate a secret alliance with Cardinal Mazarin against Spanish influence. GUEST: Dennis Su NUMBER: 9 (9)### HEADLINE: THE RISE OF GEORGE DOWNING UNDER CROMWELL'S PROTECTORATE SUMMARY: Dennis Su explores George Downing's role as Cromwell's intelligence chief and his mission to study Dutch economic success to help transform England into a trading power. GUEST: Dennis Su NUMBER: 10 (10)### HEADLINE: CROMWELL'S DEATH AND DOWNING'S SECRET DEAL WITH THE KING SUMMARY: Dennis Su recounts the "dummy" funeral of Oliver Cromwell and George Downing's opportunistic decision to offer state secrets to the exiled King Charles II. GUEST: Dennis Su NUMBER: 11 (11)### HEADLINE: EXTRAORDINARY RENDITION AND THE RESTORATION OF CHARLES II SUMMARY: Dennis Su describes Downing's betrayal of former allies, his role in capturing regicides, and the grisly display of Cromwell's head at the House of Commons. GUEST: Dennis Su NUMBER: 12 (12)### HEADLINE: THE TAX CODE ORIGINS OF HIGH AMERICAN HEALTHCARE COSTS SUMMARY: Veronique de Rugy traces modern healthcare expenses to a 1920s tax error and advocates for health savings accounts to restore consumer control and transparency. GUEST: Veronique de Rugy NUMBER: 13 (13)### HEADLINE: CHINA'S ENERGY DEPENDENCE AND THE REBUILDING OF IRAN SUMMARY: Max Meish discusses China's reliance on Iranian oil and proposes a U.S. "economic strike force" to stabilize Iran while excluding Chinese interests from reconstruction. GUEST: Max Meish NUMBER: 14 (14)### HEADLINE: THE RISE OF THE PRIVATE SPACE INDUSTRY AND GLOBAL COMPETITION SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman highlights VAST's private space station, Spanish and South Korean rocket startups, and Japan's recent struggles with repeated orbital launch failures. GUEST: Bob Zimmerman NUMBER: 15 (15)### HEADLINE: WEBB TELESCOPE DATA AND THE BIOLOGICAL RISKS OF WEIGHTLESSNESS SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman analyzes new asteroid data from Webb and a study suggesting microgravity increases blood clot risks, emphasizing the need for artificial gravity in space. GUEST: Bob Zimmerman NUMBER: 16 (16)