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W. A. Mozart: Missa Brevis in G Major, K. 140, II. GloriaCarolina Ullrich, Elvira Bill, Patrick Grahl Cologne Cathedral Vocal Choir & Chamber Orchestra Christoph Poppen, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.574637Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc. SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon
references Front Immunol . 2019 May 31:10:1187Cells 2020, 9(1), 228Guerra, DJ.2026. unpublished Lectures.Schubert, F 1826. (June). Quartet in G Major. D887.https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=9One__hAjrI&si=spHOFmdbCmMWdqp1
Jeremy Sams picks his favourite recording of Schubert's String Quartet in G major D.887.
If you've been listening along to our last few episodes, you've heard a lot of violin — Vivaldi wrote for it constantly, and it's easy to understand why. But the violin has a whole family of relatives, and today we're finally introducing all of them. In this episode, we meet the four members of the string family: The violin — the smallest, brightest member of the family, and the one you've been hearing in our Vivaldi series The viola — slightly larger, with a warmer and darker sound (think: a quiet, golden afternoon compared to the violin's bright, sunny morning) The cello — deep, rich, and almost voice-like in quality (you may remember it from Episode 30, when we listened to Bach's Cello Suites together!) The double bass — the largest member of the family, producing a sound so low you almost feel it as much as you hear it We also do a fun listening comparison near the end of the episode — all four instruments played back-to-back so your ears can really start to notice the differences. FREE PRINTABLE: STRING FAMILY SPOTTER SHEET I created a String Family Spotter sheet to go along with this episode. As you listen to music over the next few weeks — whether from this podcast or anything else you come across — you can use it to check off which string instruments you hear. It's a wonderful way to keep those listening ears active and engaged between episodes.
Domenico Scarlatti: Keyboard Sonata in G Major, K.424/L.289/P.374Alon Goldstein, pianoMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.574196Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon
On this episode, Vanessa Diaz, managing editor with Book Riot, talks about how her reading life is affected by her job, recommends woman-led mysteries, and talks about her current favorite authors. If you like witchy books, you have a lot of really great recommendations in this episode. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy's reading: Kin by Tayari Jones Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley Books Highlighted by Vanessa: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman Gods of Jade and Shadow by Sylvia Moreno Garcia The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson An Ember in the Ashes by Saba Tahir The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Liliana's Invincible Summer by Christina Rivera Garza A Tip for the Hangman by Allison Epstein You Should Have Been Nicer to My Mom by Vincent Tirado Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw We Need No Wings by Ann Dávila Cardinal The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page. Other books mentioned in this episode: Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe The Snakehead: An Epic Tale of the Chinatown Underworld and the American Dream by Patrick Radden Keefe Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell The Correspondent by Virginia Evans The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt The Secret History by Donna Tartt
We'll focus on the Cello Sonata in F Major, Op. 5, No. 1 and the String Trio in G Major, Op. 9, No. 1.
We'll look at String Quartet No. 1 in F Major, No. 2 in G Major and No. 3 in D Major.
In the two Romances for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 40 in G Major and Op. 50 in F Major, we encounter not the innovative Beethoven, but rather the creator of graceful and attractive works designed to please performer and audience alike.
We'll look at Beethoven's Piano Concerto No, 4 in G Major, Op. 58.
We're going to focus on Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp Major, Op. 78, and Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79, but we'll also take a quick look at the two piano sonatinas of Op. 49.
Join Magnus Zetterlund as he sits down with Swedish mandolin player, bandleader, and composer Karl Tirén to discuss his innovative Atlas project—a unique trio featuring mandolin, trombone, and double bass. Karl shares his compositional process, the journey from injury to inspiration with the tune "At Last," and how he practices through playing rather than drilling scales.Links:Visit our website for more episodes:https://mandolinsecrets.com/podcastConnect with Karl Tirén: Instagram: @karltiren.music https://www.instagram.com/karltiren.musicBandcamp - Karl Tirenhttps://karltiren.bandcamp.com/album/atlasMusic available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all streaming platforms Physical CDs available by contacting Karl directlySpotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rlnxnGG3xgGMG16lRIh7D?si=VxT_r2iJRQ-OoaEf0x8YbgMandolin Secrets Academyhttps://www.mandolinsecrets.com/academyTopics Covered:The Atlas ProjectUnique instrumentation: mandolin, trombone (Magnus Grumer), and double bass (Johan Lindblom)Released as three EPs, now available as a complete albumBlending American mandolin traditions with Scandinavian sensibilitiesModern approach to releasing music in the streaming eraComposition & Creative ProcessKarl's workflow: starting with instrumental phrases that "stick"Voice memos and long-form development (some tunes take years)Writing specifically for ensemble voices (like "Tromb" for trombone)Balancing melody and rhythm on the mandolinPractice Philosophy"Practice listening" as the foundationDesire-driven rather than strictly disciplined approachLearning through playing tunes instead of isolated exercisesInfluences from David Grisman, Chris Thile, and Brazilian mandolinist Hamilton de HolandaOvercoming InjuryKarl's tendonitis story and years away from playingHow Atlas bandmates share a history of performance injuriesThe importance of listening to your body"At Last" as a turning point in regaining inspirationBand LeadershipSelf-releasing music without a record labelBuilding a touring quartet (adding trumpet player Karl Valmyr)Balancing music with day jobsPlanning and sustaining a long-term projectInstrumentsKarl's Bouvier F-style mandolin (refinished from purple!)Also plays a Nordic flat-top mandola by Mats NordvallDiscussion of American vs. Nordic mandolin traditionsFeatured Music:Åre Polskan (Swedish traditional, mandolin duo with Magnus)"At Last" (original composition that launched the Atlas project)"Tromb" (written specifically for trombone)Bridal march (Scandinavian-influenced original)Bach Menuet in G Major (duo arrangement)Mentioned in This Episode:Johan Lindblom (double bass)Magnus Grumer (trombone)Karl Valmyr (trumpet)Former band: Primus MotorHamilton de Holanda (Brazilian mandolinist)Mats Nordvall (Nordic mandolin builder)Resources:Full video version available in Mandolin Secrets AcademyBach Menuet and Åre Polskan arrangements available in the Academy
Johann Sebastian Bach - Fugue a la Gigue in G Major (arr. of BWV 577)Ohio State University Wind SymphonyMilton Allen, conductor arr. Gustav HolstMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.572980Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon
ReferencesFront Pharmacol. 2022 Oct 28;13:1012013Redox Biology2021 Volume47, November, 102165Front.Immunol.2016 30 March Sec. T Cell Biology Volume 7 International Immunopharmacology2023.Volume 125, Part B, December111166Guerra, DJ. 2026. Unpublished LecturesMozart, WA.1775. Violin Concerto III.in G Major. K.216https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=IhQAtkXOK6o&si=1YcKlHdcomP3aRMQSimon, P. 1966. April Come She Will. S&G. SoS..lphttps://music.youtube.com/watch?v=6NWjRmfnmIk&si=aurPqaky4qJlUP-QHarrison, G.1969. Here Comes the Sun. Beatles Abbey Road.lphttps://music.youtube.com/watch?v=xUNqsfFUwhY&si=YrBxj8sITFZim4AM
ReferencesCommun Biol 2022. 5, 40 https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-021-02995-1Blood. 2023Volume 142, Issue 9, 31 August, Pages 827-845Cold Spring Harb Perspect Med. 2020 Jun; 10(6): a034819.J Exp Med. 2021 Nov 1; 218(11): e20210417Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2015 Jul 14; 112(28): 8661–8666Schubert, F. 1826. Quartet 15in G Major. D887.https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=9One__hAjrI&si=7fsN2X0eOSlBlzocClapton/Beck/Gordon. 1970. Laylahttps://music.youtube.com/watch?v=TngViNw2pOo&si=7CSue7_3tpUub1W9
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Bach's music turns up everywhere from cigar ads to horror films. You can probably hum bits of Bach even if you're not a classical fan. But what makes his music so popular and why is he still so influential 300 years on? To celebrate The Bach Choir's 150th Anniversary, we've made three special episodes all about Bach and his best-known compositions. This time our host and Musical Director, David Hill, is joined by BBC Radio 3's Linton Stephens to talk about six of Bach's most famous pieces. Along the way they tackle musical taboos (why can't most classical musicians improvise?), classical music wrangles (did Bach actually write the Toccata and Fugue?), and great stories (why did Bach once threaten a bassoonist with a sword?). Plus, we hear from some of our friends - including superstar organist and broadcaster Anna Lapwood - about their favourite Bach pieces.Want to see the video version of this podcast? Watch here on YouTube – https://youtu.be/etxZzSAo-6QChaptersIntroduction - 0.00Linton's favourite Bach piece - 4.09Bach's beginnings (Toccata and Fugue in D minor) - 5.35A melody that transcends time (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring) - 12.24The essence of Bach, and of music itself (Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major) - 17.40Why can't classical musicians improvise anymore? (Brandenburg Concertos) - 24.02The father of harmony (Well-Tempered Clavier) - 28.44A painting with just two colours (Air on a G String) - 32.46Anna Lapwood's favourite Bach works - 37.35Bach's legacy - 38.32If you'd like to hear more from David Hill and The Bach Choir, our newsletter is the answer. Every month we send out performance videos, musical analysis, exclusive offers and details of The Bach Choir's live concert dates. We're currently giving away a free concert video of Rachmaninoff's Vespers to new subscribers. Sign up here to have that full concert video sent to your email address – https://thebachchoir.org.uk/thanks-for-listening-signup/Linton's podcast So, Hear Me Out, which he presents with Gillian Moore for Southbank Centre, is also all about getting more people into classical music. You can listen or watch it here – https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/so-hear-me-out/Change Your Tune is a Podcart production. The series producer is Jayne Morgan. Video by Joe Garvey.Pieces in this podcast (in order)JS Bach – Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565Performed by Kevin MacLeodJS Bach – Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147 (‘Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring')Performed by The Bach Choir (choir and piano version)JS Bach – Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147Performed by Orchestra Ali Armonici (orchestral version)JS Bach – Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147Performed by Michel Rondeau and Aline Letendre (organ and trumpet version)JS Bach – Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 (‘Air on a G String')Performed by Philip MilmanJS Bach – Double Violin Concerto in D minor, BWV 1043Performed by the Advent Chamber Orchestra with David Parry and Roxana Pavel GoldsteinJS Bach – Prelude No. 1 in C major, BWV 846 (‘Well-Tempered Clavier')By Audio LibraryJS Bach – Goldberg Variations, No. 25, BWV 988Performed by Shelley KatzJS Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068 (‘Air on a G String')Music provided by Classical Music Copyright FreeJS Bach – Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 538 (‘Dorian Toccata')Performed by Jarle FagerheimJS Bach – Concerto in G Major, BWV 1048 (‘Brandenburg Concertos')Performed by Advent Chamber Orchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My friend texted me, "Do you believe that specific chords of the same type (eg C Major vs G Major) evoke different emotions or feelings? That are consistent and distinct?"And I think it pointed at something really profound: Is music relational (change the key, keep the vibe) or absolute (each key has its own vibe).I think both. Let me explain...For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmoreWant to hear my music? For all things links visit ScoobertDoobert.pizzaSubscribe to this pod's blog on Substack to receive deeper dives on the regular
Hospitals and doctors' offices in the U.S. are inviting singers and musicians to help patients manage their pain. No one is suggesting that a catchy song can completely eliminate serious pain. But several recent studies, including those in the journals PAIN and Scientific Reports, have suggested that listening to music can either reduce the perception of pain or enhance a person's ability to tolerate it. Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a stethoscope, and sometimes his guitar and ukulele. In the recovery unit of UC San Diego Health, Salaysay helps patients manage pain after surgery. Along with medications, he offers tunes on request and sometimes sings. His repertoire ranges from folk songs in English and Spanish to Minuet in G Major and movie favorites like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Patients often smile or nod along. Salaysay even sees changes in their vital signs: lower heart rate and blood pressure, and sometimes reduced requests for fewer painkillers. He is passionate about using music “as a holistic tool to help them get better because we just don't heal their physical and medical needs, but also the emotional and the spiritual needs of patients.” Salaysay is a one-man band, but he's not alone. Over the past two decades, live performances and recorded music have flowed into hospitals and doctors' offices as research grows on how songs can help ease pain. The healing power of song may sound intuitive, given music's deep roots in human culture. But the science of whether and how music dulls acute and chronic pain—technically called music-induced analgesia—is just catching up. Researchers at Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands conducted a study on 548 participants to see how listening to five genres of music—classical, rock, pop, urban, and electronic—extended their ability to withstand acute pain, as measured by exposure to very cold temperatures. They found that all music helped, but there was no single winning genre; what's important is that you enjoy it. This article was provided by The Associated Press.
ReferencesGuerra, DJ. 2025. Unpublished LecturesJBC 2016. Volume 291, Issue 8, 19 February:3932-3946Biomarker Res. 2021. volume 9, Article number: 1 Canadian Journal of Cardiology 2025. Volume 41, Issue 9, September:736-1752Hatdn, M. 1757. Violin Concerto in G Major and Concerto for Harpsichord and Viola.https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=WP2vXExDz5k&si=64zQRYANBuYOInZ2 https://youtu.be/rNSuP-3EYV4?si=0dOEGNF0AKxsN9cw
This week Dalanie and Katie talk about the film “Murder in G Major” IN THIS EPISODE: Video episodes are now available on YouTube! Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@classicallyblackpodcast PURCHASE OUR MERCH!: https://www.classicallyblackpodcast.com/store JOIN US ON PATREON!: https://patreon.com/ClassicallyBlackPodcast FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! https://linktr.ee/classicallyblack https://theviolinchannel.com/uscs-thornton-school-of-music-appoints-first-scholar-in-residence-solange-knowles/ https://theviolinchannel.com/apple-music-classical-announces-partnership-with-genshin-impact/ Black Excellence: Victor Ekpo https://www.instagram.com/grandmastervic/?hl=en Piece of the Week: African Suite, Op. 35 - Samuel Coleridge-Taylor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMlJZgUMQFU
Yshani Perinpanayagam picks her favourite recording of Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major.
ReferencesNeuron 2015. Vol 85, Issue 4, 18 February Pages 695–702Neural Regen Res. 2025 Apr 29;21(3):1037–1057.Front Mol Neurosci. 2018 Jan 23;11:10Nature Reviews Neuroscience 2025 Ve 26, pages214–231 Mozart, WA. 1778. Violin Sonata No. 18 in G Major, K.301/293ahttps://music.youtube.com/watch?v=szu13HgqGZk&si=OQbazVhvLYS6R12oMozart, WA. 1781. Violin Sonata 27. in G major.. K379https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=VLod_2Sszhk&si=AZvfjkfMQoSQRdEx
Intro: One More Night – Can Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile) – Van Morrison (2:59) Melao Para El Sapo – Eddie Palmieri & his Orchestra (5:00) Chasser Les Sachets – Baba Commandant (5:42) Prayer Meeting – Jimmy Smith (5:44) Si Tu Reviens Chez Moi – Les 5 Gentlemen (2:24) Je Mitsiko Ro Mokotse – Mamehy (5:29) The Art of Stopping – Wire (3:34) Why Are We Sleeping? – Soft Machine (5:34) She Comes In Colors – Love (2:46) She Comes Running – Lee Hazlewood (2:11) Allegro Non Troppo from the Sonata in G Major for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord BWV1027 - J.S. Bach, Mieneke van der Velden/Emmanuel Frankenburg (3:44) Maxine's Parlour – Bill Fay (2:52) Painting Box – Incredible String Band (4:05) Personality Crisis – New York Dolls (3:40) Before I Grow Too Old – Tommy McClain (2:30) Amarcord – Enrico Pieranunzi, Kenny Wheeler, Chris Potter, Charlie Haden, & Paul Motian (6:46) Ramble in the Brambles – Thorn Wych (6:43) The River – Terry Reid (5:45) Straumen Forbi – Erlend Apneseth (7:04) Slurf Song – Michael Hurley (3:15) Will the Circle be Unbroken? – Staple Singers (2:48) The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack (4:20) To Die in the Country – Yara Asmar (2:05) Hard Time Killin' Floor – Stefan Grossman, with Jo-Ann Kelly (4:02) Blue Railroad Train – Delmore Brothers (2:56) Nafwaya Fwaya – Alick Nkhata & Shadrack Soko (2:23) Brownskin Gal – Joseph Spence (5:16) Outro: Pogles Walk – Vernon Elliott Ensemble
Zu Gast bei Roger Schawinski ist Mr. Nightlife Alex Flach. Er berichtet u.a was in Zürichs Nächten alles passiert und erklärt, wieso er ein Buch über den Teufel geschrieben hat. Songs: Bullets - Archive, Clubbed to Death - Robert Dougan, Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BMW 1007, 1. Prélude - Yo-Yo Ma (J.S. Bach), Born To Run - Bruce Springsteen, 1979 - Iron Mayhem
Donald Macleod explores Tchaikovsky's life away from home. He spent significant parts of his peak years travelling or staying with friends, and a remarkable amount of his music was composed whilst staying with friends, on holiday or concert tours, or sometimes as a fugitive on the run. This evolved into a full decade of rootless wandering, which is peculiar given his frequent homesickness for Russia.Music Featured: Overture in C Minor Symphony No 1 in G Minor, Op 13, "Winter Daydreams" Cherevichki, Op 4 Symphony No 2 in C Minor, Op 17, "Little Russian" Piano Concerto No 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op 23 Eugene Onegin, Act III Scene 2, Onegin! Ya togda molozhe Swan Lake, Avt IV (excerpt) Symphony No 4 in F Minor, Op 36 Suite No 1 in D Major, Op 43 6 Romances, Op 38, No 6, Pimpinella (arr. E. Firsova) The Maid of Orleans, Op 4, Act I, Aria: Da, chas nastal - Ja, es ist Zeit … Lebt wohl, ihr Berge Capriccio Italien, Op 45 Mazeppa: Act II, Scene 2, O, Mariya, Mariya! (Mazepa) Vesper Service, Op 52 Les saisons (The Seasons), Op 37a Fantaisie de Concert in G Major, Op 56 Piano Trio in A Minor, Op 50 Suite No 4 in G Major "Mozartiana" Op 61 Manfred Symphony, Op 5 Symphony No 5 in E Minor, Op 64 The Queen of Spades (Pique Dame), Op 68: Act I Scene1 (excerpt) String Sextet in D, Souvenir de Florence, Op 70 The Nutcracker, Op 71: Act II Tableau 3: Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy Symphony No 6 in B Minor, "Pathétique" Op 74Presented by Donald Macleod Produced by Iain Chambers for BBC Audio Wales & WestFor full track listings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ftltAnd you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we've featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z
On this episode of Inside the Music, Derek explores works of Mozart following his departure from his home of Salzburg in favor of Vienna. Join us for live CRC performances by the Artemis Quartet and pianist Jonathan Biss.Quartet in G Major, K. 387Allegro vivace assaiMenuettoArtemis Quartet [3/3/2002 performance]Piano Sonata in C Major, K. 545AndanteJonathan Biss [4/15/2009 performance]Piano Sonata in C Minor, K. 457Molto allegroAdagioAllegro assaiJonathan Biss [4/15/2009 performance]Dive deeper into this episode's repertoire by heading to our YouTube channel for a discussion with some of our audience members about the program.Follow us to stay up to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical
Title: Franz Benda Track: Franz Benda: Violin Sonata in G Major, LeeB 3.86: III. Scherzando Artist: Evgeny Sviridov with Ludus Instrumentalis. Publisher: ℗ 2023 CPO
ANNA OUSPENSKAYA, CLASSICAL PIANIST FORMERLY FROM THE FORMER SOVIET UNION WITH SAMPLES AND FULL SELECTIONS OF SEVERAL CLASSICAL PIECES INCUDING: SAMPLES OF Rodion Shchedrin, Basso Ostinato from Two Polyphonic Pieces, Mendelssohn Trio Op 66 in C minor. 1st movement AND BOTH MOVEMENT 2 AND 3 FROM Babajanian trio in F-sharp Minor 2nd and 3rd movements.AS WELL AS COMPLETE PIECES Chopin Sonata for Cello and Piano Op.65, in G Minor, 1st movement, Tchaikovsky Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in G Major, 1st movement. AND Tchaikovsky Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in G Major.
Joseph Darcourt is an American-born Peruvian-Taiwanese cellist who has been honored by three US presidents. When he was 12 -- he debut at Carnegie Hall. And at 16 he began researching the power of music at Columbia University.This program features Mr. Darcourt performing Bach's Cello Suite #1 in G Major at the West Side Community Garden in May 2025. A longer interview with excerpts from this concertI will add be added to this program in a few weeks.SCG on May 25, 2025 –We are Bar Crawl Radio Podcast – let us know what you think of our programming at barcrawlradio@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this inspiring episode of The Piano Pod, "Bach Reimagined - Artistic Innovation of Timeless Music for All Audiences," Eleonor Bindman - pianist, arranger, and recording artist - joins us for an intimate conversation about her groundbreaking work reimagining the music of J.S. Bach for solo and four-hand piano.From her bestselling Brandenburg Duets with Jenny Lin to her most recent solo project ABSOLUTE—featuring beautifully idiomatic piano transcriptions of Bach's Lute Suites—Eleonor's artistry invites musicians and listeners of all levels to discover the joy, depth, and brilliance of Bach.In this episode, we talk about:Why she believes “there is no one way to play Bach”Her transcription philosophy and creative processAdvocating for accessible classical music—without compromising qualityHow piano duets can foster collaboration, joy, and musicianship at every stageTips for navigating polyphony, articulation, pedaling, and ornamentation in Bach's keyboard worksHer Stepping Stones to Bach series and empowering adult amateurs and young students alikeLegacy, innovation, and what it means to be a 21st-century artist-educator
Shane talks the pros and cons of King 810 and Disturbed in Season 11, Plus Episode 9.KING 810 ALBUM REVIEW:AK Concerto No. 47, 11th Movement in G Major (2020)DISTURBED ALBUM REVIEW:Evolution (2018)See Shane's full ratings by visiting patreon.com/RatedRadio
In this episode of Screens and Focus, Diana and Sam return to dive into The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, Episode 2. They unpack the layered themes of beauty and brutality, symbolized by the tragic death of artist Victor and what it reveals about the world and its characters. The conversation also explores betrayal, parental dynamics, and the strategic choices of Maggie and Negan. The episode closes with reflections on the emotional weight of music in a violent world, reactions to The Last of Us, and a few standout TV and movie picks—including The Stolen Girl, The Studio, Captain America: Brave New World, Babygirl, and Companion. This one is filled with deep emotion, smart insight, and a shared love of storytelling. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:04 The Power of Music in a Violent World 01:09 Victor's Death and Its Symbolism 07:28 Negan and Maggie's Leadership Challenges 10:22 Herschel's Suspicious Actions 11:47 Fire Bombs and Strategic Moves 13:45 Parental Roles in an Apocalypse 18:42 Trust and Betrayal 25:34 Excitement for Central Park and Zombie Animals 26:08 Benjamin's Survival and DAMA's Actions 28:15 Art in the Apocalypse 30:52 Classical Music and Emotional Connections 38:02 TV and Movie Recommendations Florence + The Machine - Shake It Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbN0nX61rIs Ceremonials : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyLqVFSBpxo Bach- Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Prélude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1prweT95Mo0 Barber: Adagio for Strings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAoLJ8GbA4Y Beethoven: Ode an die Freude/Ode to Joy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kcOpyM9cBg Vivaldi - The Four Seasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRxofEmo3HA Website: www.screensinfocus.com Email: screensinfocus@gmail.com X https://x.com/screensinfocus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screensinfocuspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/screensinfocus Feedback and TV/Movie Recommendations: Google voice (669) 223-8542 Free background music from JewelBeat.com: www.jewelbeat.com
Title: The Enigmatic Scarlatti Track: Scarlatti's: Sonata in G Major, Kk. 14 Artist: Hank Knox (Harpsichord) Publisher: ℗ 2021 Leaf Music
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://seesee.podigee.io/s3e18-andrei-ionita 8b306c6e95ffcb5e607b501afe394bac In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Andrei Ioniță, the prodigious Romanian cellist and winner of the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition. We explore the emotional profundities and rich spectrum of colors that the cello can evoke, and how it reflects the subtleties of human emotion. Andrei shares his thoughts on playing Bach, discussing the personal connection he has with his instrument and his journey as a musician. He also reflects on the nuances of gut strings, the importance of good posture for a cellist, the physical sensation of the cello resting against his body, and how this intimate embrace influences emotional expression and depth of sound, particularly in the intense, low register passages. In this episode dedicated to music, Andrei also discusses his Romanian heritage and how the voice of Romania speaks through his bow, offering a personal insight into his cultural identity. In this episode, he takes us inside his experience during the 15th Tchaikovsky Competition and talks about his most difficult decisions as a musician. Most powerfully, Andrei opens up about how he conveys his whole soul through his music, sharing the courage it takes to be vulnerable and break through at the highest emotional peaks, only to let go and invite the listener into a shared human experience through his playing. This episode is a real treat for the ears and the heart! Andrei Ioniță's carrier it's a journey of emotional reflection and artistic courage – You'll understand what it is meant to “play from the gut”. Website: https://www.andreiionitacellist.com https://www.haefligerproduction.com/andrei-ionita https://www.symphonikerhamburg.de/laeiszhalle-orchester-symphoniker-hamburg/andrei-ionita-135 Instagram: ionita_andrei94 Facebook: Andrei Ioniță - Cellist This episode's Playlist and Playlist's credits: · Papandopulo, Boris. Rhapsodia Concertante: I. Introduzione Tempo Libero. Performed by Oliver Triendl and Andrei Ioniță. On Boris Papandopulo: Works for Piano & Strings, CPO-555106-2, 2021.CD · Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich. Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33 (var. VII e Coda : Allegro vivo). Performed by Cellist Andrei Ioniță and the Münchener Philharmoniker conducted by Valery Gergiev recorded at the Philharmonie im Gasteig (Munich, Germany), on May 12, 2017 20:00 © A Coproduction by Munich Philharmonic Orchestra & Telmondis // In Association with medici.tv & Takt1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6dyn2LRxVo · Brett, Dean. 11 Oblique Strategies No. 1. Listen to the Quiet Voice. Performed by Andrei Ioniță. On Oblique Strategies. Orchid Classics ORC100096, 2019. CD. · Brett, Dean. 11 Oblique Strategies No. 5. What are the Sections Sections of? Performed by Andrei Ioniță. On Oblique Strategies. Orchid Classics ORC100096, 2019. CD. · Brahms, Johannes. Cello Suite No. 1 G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude. Performed byAndrei Ioniță. On Oblique Strategies. Orchid Classics ORC100096, 2019. CD. · Brahms, Johannes. Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major BWV 1007: III. Courante. Performed by Andrei Ioniță. On Oblique Strategies. Orchid Classics ORC100096, 2019. CD. · Brahms, Johannes. Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114: I. Allegro. Performed by Pablo Barragán, Andrei Ioniță, and Juan Pérez Floristán. On Brahms: Complete Clarinet Sonatas & Trio. IBS Classical, 2018. CD. · Papandopulo, Boris. Concertino in modo antico, OP.56 II Aria. Performed by Oliver Triendl, Amaury Coeytaux, Vanessa Szgeti, and Andrei Ioniță. On Boris Papandopulo:Works for Piano & Strings, CPO-555106-2, 2021.CD · Dmitri, Shostakovich. Sonata for Cello and Piano in D Minor, Op.40. The XV International Tchaikovsky Competition. Performed by Andrei Ioniţă: Cellist and Seong-Jin Cho: Pianist. Concert recorded at the Salle des Combins (Verbier, Switzerland), on July 25, 2018. © Idéale Audience with the participation of medici.tv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHPd1dN89bM · Dmitri, Shostakovich. Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 107 4. Allegro con moto. Performed by Andrei Ionuț Ioniță with the Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra conducted by Valery Gergiev. The XV International Tchaikovsky Competition's Winners' Concert. Recorded at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, on July 2, 2015. © MUSEEC/medici.tv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzaCNTlJciI · Dmitri Shostakovich. Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 107 with the Draft. Performed by Andrei Ionuț Ioniță Orchestra of the Shostakovich State Academic Saint Petersburg Philharmonic conducted by Nikolai Alexeev. Cello: Final Round - Candidate #2 - First Prize - Recorded at the Grand Hall of the Saint Petersburg Philharmonia, on June 28, 2015, 7:45 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfkQt0gSiJI · Henryson, Svante. Black Run. Performed by Andrei Ioniță. On Oblique Strategies. Orchid Classics ORC100096, 2019. CD. · Enescu, George: Piano Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 16: II Andante mesto. Performed by Catalin Serban, Andrei Ioniță, Karolina Errera, Suyeon Kang. On Mélodies Infinies: Fauré & Enescu Piano Quartets. Naxos 8.551477, 2024. CD · Papandopulo, Boris. Rapsodia Concertante: I. Introduziene. Tempo libero. Performed by Oliver Triendl, Amaury Coeytaux, Vanessa Szgeti, and Andrei Ioniță. On Boris Papandopulo: Works for Piano & Strings, CPO-555106-2, 2021.CD · Rachmaninoff, Sergei: Sonata -Moll OP 19. Lento- Allegro moderato. 2. Allegro scherzando. 3 Andante. 4 Allegro mosso. Performed by Andrei Ioniță and Andrei Ioniță (Violoncello), Catalin Serban (Piano). Kammermusik am Max-Planck-Institut für Bildungsforschung in Zusammenarbeit mit Konzertleben e.V. January 17th, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqpFqwfoBDg · Saint-Saëns, Camille. Concerto No.1 in A minor for Cello and Orchestra Op. 33. Performed by Solist Andrei Ioniță and the Filarmonica George Enescu conducted by Stefan Ausbury Opening Concert October 7th, 2020, at the Romanian Athenaeum lived-streamed on the Institutions Website and YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktTHMbFcyp4 · Papandopulo, Boris. Rapsodia Concertante: I. Introduziene. Tempo libero. Performed by Oliver Triendl, Amaury Coeytaux, Vanessa Szgeti, and Andrei Ioniță. On Boris Papandopulo: Works for Piano & Strings, CPO-555106-2, 2021.CD · Rachmaninoff, Sergei: Sonata -Moll OP 19. Lento- Allegro moderato. 2. Allegro scherzando. 3 Andante. 4 Allegro mosso. Performed by Andrei Ioniță and Andrei Ioniță (Violoncello), Catalin Serban (Piano). Kammermusik am Max-Planck-Institut für Bildungsforschung in Zusammenarbeit mit Konzertleben e.V. January 17th, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqpFqwfoBDg · Fauré, Gabriel: Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15: III Adagio. Performed by Catalin Serban, Andrei Ioniță, Karolina Errera, Suyeon Kang. On Mélodies Infinies: Fauré & Enescu Piano Quartets. Naxos 8.551477, 2024. CD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktTHMbFcyp4 · Saint-Saëns, Camille. Concerto No.1 in A minor for Cello and Orchestra Op. 33. Performed by Solist Andrei Ioniță and the Filarmonica George Enescu conducted by Stefan Ausbury Opening Concert October 7th, 2020, at the Romanian Athenaeum lived-streamed on the Institutions Website and YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktTHMbFcyp4 · Brahms, Johannes. Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114: I. Allegro. Performed by Pablo Barragán, Andrei Ioniță, and Juan Pérez Floristán. On Brahms: Complete Clarinet Sonatas & Trio. IBS Classical, 2018. CD. · Papandopulo, Boris. Rhapsodia Concertante: III. Danza. Allegro. Performed by Oliver Triendl and Andrei Ioniță. On Boris Papandopulo: Works for Piano & Strings, CPO-555106-2, 2021.CD Albums: Available in all Platforms https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/3Cqhwf6m3Gl8i0HfDTzln1 https://www.naxos.com/CatalogueDetail/?id=C5463 https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/4ITCrIEQbzQVUO8CPHhdLP 3 18 full no Cellist,World famous orchestras,world famous conductors,Tchaikovsky Competition,Bach,Shostakovich,Enescu,Fauré,Gut strings,Posture Dr. Cecilia Ponce Rivera
April 2025 - Week 1 - DAR Today PodcastNational Society Daughters of the American RevolutionPresident General Pamela Edwards Rouse WrightBrooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today PodcastClick for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution!CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcastTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at https://www.DAR.org/GivingIn This Episode:Committee Interview Series: Patti Maclay, National Chair Franco-American Memorial Committee - Part 3 in a series. Discusses in-depth, the relationship between the Marquis and his wife, Adrienne, and their firm commitment to the ideals of liberty and democracy for all.Highlighting State Events honoring the 200th Anniversary of Lafayette's Farewell Tour! Both North and South Carolina held fancy dress Balls to honor this special event!Chapter & State Social Media Posts featured:South Dakota DAR, featuring the Black Hills Chapter in Rapid City. State Website: https://www.sdsdar.org/ Chapter website: https://www.sdsdar.org/black-hills/Harrisburg Chapter in Harrisburg, PA State website: https://www.pssdar.org/ and Chapter website: https://harrisburgdar.org/Issaqueena Chapter in Greenwood, SC and the Trenton Chapter in Aiken, SC State website: https://www.southcarolinansdar.org/ Issaqueena Chapter website: https://www.issaqueena-dar.org/ Trenton Chapter website: https://trentonnsdar.org/Lake Minnetonka Chapter in Wayzata. Minnesota State website: https://minnesotadar.org/ Chapter website: https://lakeminnetonkadar.org/Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter in New Bern, NC State website: https://public.ncdar.org/ Chapter website: https://www.ncdar.org/RichardDobbsSpaight/index.html Special Links:For upcoming events to honor Lafayette, visit: American Friends of Lafayette Society: https://friendsoflafayette.wildapricot.org/North Carolina State Society DAR: https://public.ncdar.org/South Carolina State Society DAR: https://www.southcarolinansdar.org/Washington's Light Infantry: https://www.washingtonlightinfantry.org/ All music is copyright free and provided by Epidemic SoundDuring Opener: "For Far Too Long" by Wanderer's TroveEnd of Opener: Canon in D Major (Chamber Music Version), by Johann PachelbelEnd of Interview segment: Minuet from String Quintet in E Major, Op. 13, No. 5 Version 2" by Luigi Boccherini "State Lafayette Events segment: "Sonatina in G Major, Anh. 5 No.1" by Ludwig van BeethovenEnd of State Lafayette Events segment in to Closing: "Minuet from String Quintet in E Major, Op. 13, No. 5 Version 2" by Luigi Boccherini #nsdar #America #USA #Preservation #Education #Patriotism #daughters #todaysDAR #darpodcast #lafayette For more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/GivingAll music free of copyright and provided through Epidemic Sound! Check out this amazing source for music at https://share.epidemicsound.com/xr2blv
This Day in Legal History: Selma to Montgomery MarchOn March 21, 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. led the beginning of the third and final Selma to Montgomery march, a pivotal moment in the American civil rights movement. The march was a direct response to the violent suppression of earlier demonstrations and the systemic disenfranchisement of Black voters in the Jim Crow South. Just weeks earlier, peaceful marchers had been brutally attacked by law enforcement on “Bloody Sunday,” as they attempted to cross Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge. That violence was broadcast nationwide, shocking the conscience of the country and mobilizing public support for voting rights legislation.The march that began on March 21 was federally sanctioned, with U.S. District Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. ruling that the demonstrators had a constitutional right to march. Protected by federal troops and the National Guard, the marchers traveled 54 miles over five days, arriving at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery on March 25. Their numbers swelled to more than 25,000 by the time they reached the steps of the Capitol, where Dr. King delivered his famous "How Long, Not Long" speech, declaring that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”This sustained campaign of nonviolent resistance laid the moral and legal foundation for the Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed into law just five months later. The Act outlawed discriminatory practices like literacy tests and poll taxes and empowered federal oversight of voter registration in areas with histories of discrimination. The Selma marches highlighted the power of constitutional protest and judicial protection of civil rights, reinforcing the essential role of federal courts in safeguarding democratic participation.There was once a towering oak tree that stood firm in the wind and, under it, a reed that bent whenever the wind blew. A tyrant came to the land of the reed and oak, stomping his boot wherever he pleased. The oak resisted and was chopped down. The reed, seeing this, bent deeper–letting the boot press it into the mud day after day. Years passed and the reed, still alive, whispered to the boot: “See? I'm wise – I survived.”The boot replied, “You're not wise. You're soft. The oak was crushed because it defied us. But you? I step on you because I can.” Then the boot ground the reed into the dirt—without another thought. In a move that underscores the growing influence of executive power over traditionally independent legal institutions, President Trump rescinded an executive order targeting Paul Weiss after the firm pledged $40 million in pro bono services aligned with his administration's political goals. The announcement followed a private meeting with firm chairman Brad Karp and was accompanied by a sweeping commitment: no DEI policies, merit-based hiring, and representation of clients across the political spectrum—including those favored by the administration.Trump had previously sanctioned Paul Weiss by revoking its security clearance and threatening client contracts, citing the involvement of former partner Mark Pomerantz in the Manhattan DA's prosecution of Trump. That campaign against Paul Weiss, part of a broader effort targeting over 20 legal entities, seemed aimed at punishing firms perceived as adversarial while promoting loyalty through coercion.Karp's public gratitude for the order's withdrawal—and his reported acknowledgment of “wrongdoing” by Pomerantz—reads less like a principled resolution and more like a compelled confession by a simpering coward. Paul Weiss, a firm with deep Democratic ties, has now aligned itself with a president actively dismantling traditional norms around legal independence, seemingly in exchange for restored access and favor.This capitulation signals more than just a thaw in Trump's icy relationship with Big Law—it may represent a strategic blueprint: punish, pressure, and reward compliance – like with dogs. Legal experts and those with eyes to see warn that this redefinition of executive influence risks turning law firms into instruments of political will rather than defenders from it.Trump Rescinds Paul Weiss Order as Firm Pledges $40 Million (2)Frustrated by constant helicopter and seaplane noise, New York lawmakers are pushing for a first-of-its-kind "noise tax" targeting non-essential flights over the city. The proposal, led by state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, would charge $50 per seat or $200 per flight for tourist and luxury air travel, while exempting essential services like medical transport, law enforcement, and construction. The revenue—expected to reach $10–15 million annually—would fund the state's Environmental Protection Fund, a move Gonzalez says is critical amid federal environmental funding cuts under President Trump.The bill reflects growing anger among residents across socio-economic lines who say aerial traffic disrupts daily life, especially in parks and along waterfronts. App-based services like Blade have exacerbated the issue by making chartered air travel more accessible to the wealthy, turning the skies into noisy corridors over neighborhoods and landmarks.Supporters, including advocacy group Stop the Chop NY/NJ, hope the tax discourages unnecessary flights by raising costs. However, the helicopter industry, represented by Vertical Aviation International, strongly opposes the bill. They argue that aviation regulation is solely under federal jurisdiction and warn the tax could trigger lawsuits and threaten jobs. The group says it has already taken steps to reduce noise but acknowledges that changing flight paths often just shifts the problem from one area to another.The legislation has passed the state Senate but faces challenges in the Assembly, where it stalled last year. With a budget deadline approaching on April 1, negotiations continue.New Yorkers Sick of Hovering Helicopters Prompt Bid to Tax NoiseA federal judge has ruled that the Social Security Administration (SSA) likely broke privacy laws by giving Elon Musk's anti-fraud team, known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DGE), unrestricted access to sensitive personal data on millions of Americans. Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander of Maryland blocked any further data sharing and criticized the agency for turning over vast amounts of information without proper oversight. The judge described DGE's actions as a "fishing expedition" based more on suspicion than evidence, warning against overreach in the name of rooting out fraud.The data in question comes from the SSA's “Numident” database—its so-called “crown jewels”—which holds Social Security numbers, medical records, banking data, and more, some dating back to the 1930s. SSA officials admitted DGE staff had access to a “massive amount” of records, and privacy advocates said the team was embedded in the agency without vetting or training. The ruling requires DGE to delete any data it accessed.The decision is a significant setback for DGE and comes on the heels of another ruling limiting Musk's authority to shut down USAID, since he lacks Senate confirmation. President Trump's administration has defended DGE's mission, calling it a necessary tool to cut waste, but the court noted a disturbing lack of concern for citizen privacy. SSA's acting head, Leland Dudek, expressed confusion over the order's breadth and said it might require cutting off access for all SSA staff.Meanwhile, labor unions and advocacy groups involved in the lawsuit welcomed the decision, saying it defends Americans' data from unlawful government intrusion. DGE's aggressive tactics have drawn scrutiny across other agencies as well, with courts allowing access in some departments but blocking it in more sensitive areas like the Treasury.Judge stops Musk's team from 'unbridled access' to Social Security private data | ReutersChief Judge Diane Sykes of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will take senior status on October 1, creating the first appellate court vacancy during President Donald Trump's second term. Sykes, appointed by President George W. Bush and once considered a potential Supreme Court nominee under Trump, has served over three decades in both the Wisconsin and federal judiciary. Her transition to semi-retirement allows Trump to nominate a new full-time judge to the influential Chicago-based court, which currently holds a narrow 6–5 Republican-appointed majority.Sykes cited a desire to spend more time with family as her reason for stepping back from active service. She becomes the second federal appellate judge to announce senior status since Trump's return to office, following Judge Sandra Ikuta of the 9th Circuit. While four appellate vacancies remain from President Biden's term, Sykes's departure offers Trump his first direct opportunity to shape the 7th Circuit bench.Sykes has authored notable decisions, including one upholding Wisconsin's voter ID law and a dissent in a landmark 2017 case where the 7th Circuit ruled that LGBTQ employees are protected under Title VII. She criticized the majority in that case for overstepping legislative boundaries—a position later rejected by the Supreme Court in Bostock v. Clayton County (2020).7th Circuit's Sykes to take senior status, creating vacancy for Trump | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Johann Sebastian Bach.This week, we close with a piece as enduring and elemental as the legal principles we often discuss: Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, specifically its iconic Prelude. Born on this day, March 21, 1685, Bach remains one of the foundational figures in Western music—a composer whose work balances mathematical precision with deep emotional resonance. Though he wrote for kings and churches, his music speaks to the full range of human experience, from joy to lament, duty to wonder.The Prelude to this suite is among the most recognizable solo cello pieces ever written, opening with a simple G major arpeggio that expands into a flowing, almost improvisational meditation. It's unaccompanied, yet complete—no orchestra, no embellishment, just one instrument revealing infinite depth. Written around 1717–1723 during Bach's time in Köthen, the suites were not published in his lifetime and lay in relative obscurity until cellist Pablo Casals rediscovered them in the 20th century.The piece carries a quiet authority that feels apt for reflection—whether on a ruling, a civil rights march, or a government in turmoil. It's structured, yes, but never rigid; expressive, but never indulgent. The Prelude doesn't declare or argue. It invites, it unfolds. It reminds us, like authority best wielded, that elegance lies in clarity and that restraint can be a form of power.This week, we let the steady resonance of Bach's Prelude accompany us out.Without further ado, Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, the Prelude. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
Stephen Mangan is an award winning actor who is also a presenter and writer. His prolific career includes comedic roles in TV hits Green Wing; Episodes and Adrian Mole. He also plays the much loved Nathan in BBC drama The Split and has appeared in many award winning theatre productions in the UK and on Broadway.Born in London to Irish immigrant parents, Stephen studied Law at Cambridge University. His passion though was for acting and after taking time out to care for his mother, he spent three years at RADA before pursuing a successful career on stage, screen and film. Stephen lives in London with his wife and three sons.DISC ONE: King of the Road - Roger Miller DISC TWO: I Recall A Gypsy Woman - Don Williams DISC THREE: Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) - John Lennon DISC FOUR: Who Knows Where the Time Goes - Fairport Convention DISC FIVE: Stayin Alive - Bee Gees DISC SIX: Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: II. Adagio assai. Composed by Maurice Ravel and performed by Martha Argerich (piano) and Berliner Philharmoniker, conducted by Claudio Abbado DISC SEVEN: Rhapsody in Blue. Composed by George Gershwin and performed by New York Philharmonic, conducted by Zubin Mehta DISC EIGHT: (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher - Jackie Wilson BOOK CHOICE: Collected Works of Seamus Heaney LUXURY ITEM: A piano CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Stayin Alive - Bee Gees Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Sarah Taylor
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1886 was a good year for brooding@ GargiuloVineyards @BeaulieuVineyard @EhlersEstate #WineTasting #Podcast #WineLovers #RadioShow Co hosts : Good ol Gal Denise, Good ol Boy Justin, Made Man Maury, Made Man BobSIPS – Dive deep into the world of exquisite wines with us! In this episode, we explore an impressive lineup from Gargiulo Vineyards, Beaulieu Vineyard, and Ehlers Estate. From buttery Chardonnays to robust Cabernets, we dissect each bottle with our signature blend of humor and expertise. Join us for a palate-pleasing adventure that will have you reaching for a glass. We will be discussing this wine and rating them from 1-5 with 5 being the best:06:17 Gargiulo Vineyards 2022 Frank Wood Chardonnay 4 SIPS08:32 Gargiulo Vineyards 2018 G Major 7 Cabernet Sauvignon 4 SIPS17:09 Gargiulo Vineyards 2018 Money Road Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 4 SIPS26:04 Beaulieu Vineyards 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon 4 SIPS29:20 Beaulieu Vineyards 2019 Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 5 SIPS33:25 Ehlers Estate Portrait 2021 4 SIPS40:10 Ehlers Estate Jean Leducq 2021 4 SIPS44:46 Ehlers Estate 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 4 SIPSinfo@sipssudsandsmokes.com X- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB - @sipssudsandsmokes Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back Roads Download your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell SwingPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparx TITLE: FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparx TITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry WhiteheadPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry WhiteheadPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBeanProducer: Made Man BobWine Tasting, Gargiula Vineyards, Beaulieu Vineyards, Ehlers Estate, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Wine Reviews, Wine Ratings
1886 was a good year for brooding@ GargiuloVineyards @BeaulieuVineyard @EhlersEstate #WineTasting #Podcast #WineLovers #RadioShow Co hosts : Good ol Gal Denise, Good ol Boy Justin, Made Man Maury, Made Man BobSIPS – Dive deep into the world of exquisite wines with us! In this episode, we explore an impressive lineup from Gargiulo Vineyards, Beaulieu Vineyard, and Ehlers Estate. From buttery Chardonnays to robust Cabernets, we dissect each bottle with our signature blend of humor and expertise. Join us for a palate-pleasing adventure that will have you reaching for a glass. We will be discussing this wine and rating them from 1-5 with 5 being the best:06:17 Gargiulo Vineyards 2022 Frank Wood Chardonnay 4 SIPS08:32 Gargiulo Vineyards 2018 G Major 7 Cabernet Sauvignon 4 SIPS17:09 Gargiulo Vineyards 2018 Money Road Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 4 SIPS26:04 Beaulieu Vineyards 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon 4 SIPS29:20 Beaulieu Vineyards 2019 Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 5 SIPS33:25 Ehlers Estate Portrait 2021 4 SIPS40:10 Ehlers Estate Jean Leducq 2021 4 SIPS44:46 Ehlers Estate 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 4 SIPSinfo@sipssudsandsmokes.com X- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB - @sipssudsandsmokes Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back Roads Download your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell SwingPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry WhiteheadPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry WhiteheadPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBeanProducer: Made Man BobWine Tasting, Gargiula Vineyards, Beaulieu Vineyards, Ehlers Estate, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Wine Reviews, Wine Ratings, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Pairing, Wine Lovers, Vineyard Tours, Wine Cellar, Fine Wines, Wine And Food, Wine Podcast, Wine Experts, Wine Education, Wine CultureGargiula Vineyardshttps://www.gargiula.com/Beaulieu Vineyardshttps://www.bvwines.com/Ehlers Estatehttps://www.ehlersestate.com/Screaming Eaglehttps://www.screamingeagle.com/Bottle Shock (Movie)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0914797/Tony Chachere's Seasoninghttps://www.tonychachere.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As Season Six draws to a close, Kirk opens up the Strong Songs mailbag to answer a bunch of listener questions on topics ranging from Diablo's use of lydian to what he means when he talks about "transcribing."REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Tristram" by Matt Uelman from Diablo, 1997"Blast Inc. (feat. Jorgen Munkeby)" by Haunted Shores from Viscera, 2015"One Down, One Up" by John Coltrane from New Thing at Newport, 1965"Heart of Glass" by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein as recorded by Miley Cyrus in 2020"Respect" by Otis Redding recorded by Aretha Franklin, 1967"All The Things You Are" by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, 1939, and also recorded by the Brad Mehldau Trio in 1999"Reminiscing" by Little River Band from Sleeper Catcher, 1978"Flute Loop" by The Beastie Boys from Ill Communication, 1994"Flute Thing" by The Blues Project from Projections, 1966"Dream is Collapsing" and "Dream Within a Dream" by Hans Zimmer from Inception, 2010"Concerto for Flute & Orchestra No. 1 in G Major, I. 313: I. Allegro Maestoso," feat. Sir James Galway"Kid Charlemagne" by Steely Dan feat. Larry Carlton from The Royal Scam, 1976"St. Thomas" by Sonny Rollins from Saxophone Colossus, 1956"Supercell" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard from PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation , 2023"Morph" by twenty one pilots from Trench, 2018"Summertime" by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince from Homebase, 1991"Summer Love" by Kool and the Gang from Light of Worlds, 1974"Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang' by Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg from The Chronic, 1992Doctor Mix explains how to get the "Summer Madness" sound on an ARP 2600"Ironside" by Quincy Jones as featured in the Kill Bill soundtrack, 2003"Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47: IV. Allegro non troppo" by Dimitri Shostakovich as recorded by the Berlin Philharmonic, 1987"Time" by Pink Floyd from The Dark Side of the Moon, 1973"Shit Talk" by Sufjan Stevens from Javelin, 2023OUTRO SOLOIST: Evan IllouzEvan is a clinical psychologist in Brooklyn, NY, who's been playing since he was in high school, about 20 years ago. ----LINKS-----SUPPORT STRONG SONGS!Paypal | Patreon.com/StrongsongsMERCH STOREstore.strongsongspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIAIG: @Kirk_Hamilton | Threads: @Kirk_HamiltonNEWSLETTERnewsletter.kirkhamilton.comJOIN THE DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/GCvKqAM8SmSTRONG SONGS PLAYLISTSSpotify | Apple Music | YouTube MusicSHOW ARTTom Deja, Bossman Graphics--------------------MAY 2024 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSRobyn MetcalfeBrian TempletCesarBob TuckerCorpus FriskyBen BarronCatherine WarnerDamon WhiteKaya WoodallJay SwartzMiriam JoySEAN D WINNIERushDaniel Hannon-BarryChristopher MillerJamie WhiteChristopher McConnellDavid MascettiJoe LaskaKen HirshJezMelanie AndrichJenness GardnerPaul DelaneyDave SharpeSami SamhuriJeremy DawsonAccessViolationAndre BremerDave FloreyMAY 2024 HALF-NOTE PATRONSDanielle KrizMichael YorkClint McElroyMordok's Vape PenInmar GivoniMichael SingerMerv AdrianJoe GalloLauren KnottsDave KolasHenry MindlinMonica St. AngeloStephen WolkwitzSuzanneRand LeShayMaxeric spMatthew JonesThomasAnthony MentzJames McMurryEthan LaserBrian Johan PeterChris RemoMatt SchoenthalAaron WilsonDent EarlCarlos LernerMisty HaisfieldAbraham BenrubiChris KotarbaCallum WebbLynda MacNeilDick MorganBen SteinSusan GreenGrettir AsmundarsonSean MurphyAlan BroughRandal VegterGo Birds!Robert Granatdave malloyNick GallowayHeather Jjohn halpinPeter HardingDavidJohn BaumanMartín SalíasStu BakerSteve MartinoDr Arthur A GrayCarolinaGary PierceMatt BaxterLuigi BocciaE Margaret WartonCharles McGeeCatherine ClauseEthan BaumanKenIsWearingAHatJordan BlockAaron WadeJeff UlmDavid FutterJamieDeebsPortland Eye CareCarrie SchneiderRichard SneddonDoreen CarlsonDavid McDarbyWendy GilchristElliot RosenLisa TurnerPaul WayperBruno GaetaKenneth JungAdam StofskyZak RemerRishi SahayJeffrey BeanJason ReitmanAilie FraserRob TsukNATALIE MISTILISJosh SingerAmy Lynn ThornsenAdam WKelli BrockingtonVictoria Yumino caposselaSteve PaquinDavid JoskeBernard KhooRobert HeuerDavid NoahGeraldine ButlerMadeleine MaderJason PrattAbbie BergDoug BelewDermot CrowleyAchint SrivastavaRyan RairighMichael BermanLinda DuffyBonnie PrinsenLiz SegerEoin de BurcaKevin PotterM Shane BordersDallas HockleyJason GerryNell MorseNathan GouwensLauren ReayEric PrestemonCookies250Damian BradyAngela LivingstoneDiane HughesMichael CasnerLowell MeyerStephen TsoneffJoshua HillGeoff GoldenPascal RuegerRandy SouzaClare HolbertonDiane TurnerTom ColemanDhu WikMel DEric HelmJonathan DanielsMichael FlahertyCaro Fieldmichael bochnerNaomi WatsonDavid CushmanAlexanderChris KGavin DoigSam FennTanner MortonAJ SchusterJennifer BushDavid StroudBrad CallahanAmanda FurlottiAndrew BakerAndrew FairL.B. MorseBill ThorntonBrian AmoebasBrett DouvilleJeffrey OlsonMatt BetzelNate from KalamazooMelanie StiversRichard TollerAlexander PolsonEarl LozadaJustin McElroyArjun SharmaJames JohnsonKevin MorrellColin Hodo
In this episode of Join Us in France, Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin delve deep into the life and musical journey of Maurice Ravel, one of France's most celebrated composers. Known for his lush orchestrations and exquisite compositions like Boléro and the Piano Concerto in G Major, Ravel's work blends technical mastery with rich cultural influences. Get the podcast ads-free We explore his Basque origins, his formative years in the vibrant cultural milieu of Paris, and his evolution as a composer against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe. From his studies at the Paris Conservatoire to his challenges with the establishment, his involvement with the avant-garde Apaches, and his experiences during World War I, this episode paints a comprehensive portrait of Ravel's complex character and artistic genius. Learn about his famous American tour, his philosophical disputes, and the creation of his revolutionary yet simplistic masterpiece, Boléro. Discover Ravel's lasting impact on music and why his innovative compositions continue to captivate and mesmerize audiences around the globe. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersections of history, culture, and timeless music. Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast Podcast supporters The Magazine Segment Introduction to a Special Composer: Maurice Ravel Ravel's Early Life and Musical Beginnings Ravel's Unique Musical Journey and Influences Interested in Experimentation at an Early Age No Romantic Relationships The Apaches: Ravel's Artistic Circle and Social Life Do you play the Piano Puzzler on NPR? Ravel's Philosophical Stance towards Germany Grand American Tour Gershwin and Ravel: A Musical Friendship The Creation of Bolero: Ravel's Iconic Composition Bolero's Premiere and Legacy: Controversy to Classic Ravel's Life and Other Works: Beyond Bolero Maurice Ravel at the end of his life Music in constant motion What do you listen to when driving, walking the dog, working? Thank you Patrons Reviews on VoiceMap Taking the Train in France Train Strikes Next week on the podcast Copyright More episodes about French culture