Podcasts about Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven once wrote to his publisher: “What is difficult, is also beautiful, good, great, and so forth. Hence everyone will realize that this is the most lavish praise that can be bestowed, since what is difficult makes one sweat.” If this credo manifests itself most powerfully in any one of Beethoven's works, it might be the piece we'll talk about today, the piano Sonata Op. 106, nicknamed, “Hammerklavier.”  It is the longest Sonata Beethoven ever wrote, which essentially means that it was the longest sonata anyone had written up to that point. It marks one of the pivot points between Beethoven's so-called heroic period and his late period, where his music became even more cosmically beautiful than before. It is certainly his most ambitious Sonata to that point, and his most difficult. The scale of the Hammerklavier sonata is hard to describe; in around 45 minutes of music, Beethoven explores the full gamut of human emotion. The intensity, the difficulty, and the concentration that this sonata requires from the pianist and listener alike has led to many people, as the pianist Andras Schiff says, to “respect and revere this Sonata, but not love it.” Most of the articles and analyses of this sonata that I found in researching this show emphasize its difficulty, its scale, its obsessiveness, and its impenetrability. But I must say that when I talk to musicians abut this piece, their eyes light up. Yes, this sonata is difficult, but what have we just learned from Beethoven? What is difficult is also beautiful, good, great and so forth. Join us as we begin a two part exploration of this remarkable work together.  Thank you to Jerry for sponsoring this show on Patreon! Recording: https://youtu.be/yBtJF_4msqw?si=bIznKSGuRyXDbFaT    

“That image should not be in the movie!” - Chris on the drool shot On this week's episode, the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza goes to Family Film Country as we chat about the 90's dog classic, Beethoven! How much of a knock-off Wet Bandits are Stanley Tucci and Olive Platt in this? Does Grodin's character think he's gonna take over the world with this air freshener company? Why is a plot point in this children's film a dog needing to be shot in the head? And did Beethoven inadvertently save this family from total annihilation? PLUS: Steve recalls a tale of elevator-related horror! Beethoven stars Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, Sarah Rose Karr, Olive Platt, Stanely Tucci, David Duchovny, Patricia Heaton, Laurel Cronin, O-Lan Jones, and Chris the Dog as Beethoven; directed by Brian Levant. This episode is brought to you in part by Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney dot com slash whm today. That's RocketMoney dot com slash whm. RocketMoney dot com slash whm. Tickets are going fast for our three-night residency during the Oxford Comedy Festival! We'll be doing six shows over three nights from July 18 through 20. Tickets are going fast—our shows on Quantum of Solace and Hellraiser are already SOLD OUT—so don't wait, snag your tix today! Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

"If God is good, why aren't all Christians?" Pastor Mark dives deep into this thought-provoking theme, challenging us to reflect on the concept of goodness as a vital fruit of the Spirit. Through a lively exploration of Jesus' parable of the sower, we learn about four types of soil representing different responses to God's word. Each type reveals not just the struggles individuals face in embracing faith but also the far-reaching impact of Christianity on the world—shaping dignity, compassion, and justice throughout history. Pastor Mark encourages us to see that not everyone has cultivated their understanding of faith yet, just like learning to play a complex Beethoven piece takes time; it's about growing in goodness and knowledge. He passionately invites us to become "good soil," ready to produce abundant fruit in our lives and communities.

On this episode, I'm giving a small horror TED talk about The Ugly Stepsister, directed by Emilie Blichfeldt in her directorial debut. This gothic body horror film is bloody, uncomfortable, grotesque and filled with some really dark humor. Beauty is skin deep and then some with this one. Spoiler free and rant filled. The artist on my podcast playlist is Ludwig Van Beethoven. Game Over! tee in profile pic by Dethink Tees. https://dethink.bigcartel.com/product/game-over-man-game-over

McKay shares a collection of powerful, real-world stories here today as he explores the transformative power of viewing life as a journey from one form of strength to another. From a collegiate runner's recovery after a devastating accident to the historic leadership of Abraham Lincoln and the creative genius of Beethoven, our host illustrates how our greatest weaknesses can become the catalysts for our most profound strengths.Listeners will learn to reframe challenges, setbacks, and even failures not as endpoints but as essential experiences that build resilience, empathy, and new capabilities. McKay offers practical advice on the importance of trying, seeking help, and taking small, consistent steps to move forward. Today's episode is a compelling reminder that who we are is not static; we are constantly developing, and our struggles are an integral part of that growth.Main Themes:Life is a continuous journey of moving from one developed strength to another.Weaknesses and challenges are opportunities to build new, deeper strengths.Overcoming adversity fosters resilience, empathy, and maturity.The simple act of trying, especially after failure, is a powerful catalyst for growth.Seeking help is a sign of strength, not a weakness.You can begin to change your life by doing something different today.Growth requires taking risks and stepping outside your comfort zone.Focus on doing a little more of what works and a little less of what doesn't.Top 10 Quotes:"The journey we take in this life is moving really from strength to strength.""The strength you gain in getting help and overcoming weaknesses propels you to the next level in your life.""Weaknesses that are given to us in life can help us move from strength to strength.""For when I am weak, then I am strong.""Each time you try, despite the lack of strength of the bridge or the chasm or the gaps in your life, you strengthen those bridges.""You don't have to let your past dictate your future, even if it's your recent past.""You may not have to have all the answers. Just do a little bit more of what works and a little bit less of what doesn't.""It's when we step outside our normal routine or normal circumstances that we see and grow in new ways.""Starting where you are is sometimes all you can and often all you need to do. Trying is enough.""Your talents rise and your gaps are spanned, and your weaknesses become strengths."Show Links:Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

This week Dalanie and Katie talk about the Doechii clip that went viral at the MET Gala (this episode was filmed on 5/12/25) Video episodes are now available on YouTube! Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@classicallyblackpodcast PURCHASE OUR MERCH!: https://www.classicallyblackpodcast.com/store FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! https://linktr.ee/classicallyblack Black Excellence: Cliff Jones https://www.tiktok.com/@thecliffjonespianostudio Piece of the Week: Suite from Romeo and Juliet, Prokofiev https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qqrIusxVAI

 Swan Songs Portland has a simple but powerful mission: to provide free, intimate concerts for people at the end of their lives and pay local musicians to perform them. The nonprofit fulfilled its first concert request last autumn when it hired a mariachi band to play for a person terminally ill with cancer, surrounded by her friends and family. It is the first affiliate of Swan Songs, which was founded in Austin, Texas 20 years ago.   Currently serving Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties, SSP has nearly 50 musicians – and growing –  it can call on short notice to perform an array of requested musical styles, from Beethoven to Bob Dylan-esque folk and rock. Jim Friscia is Swan Songs Portland’s board president and concert planner. Karyn Thurston is a musician and  board member of SSP who performs with her partner, Ben Grace, in the folk music duo Story & Tune. They join us, along with Terri Burton, who had requested a concert for her dying mother that Grace performed earlier this year.     

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JUN. 24, 2025Called to overcome (1)"He who overcomes shall inherit all things." Rev 21:7 NKJVA pastor writes: "All of us want every day to be a good day. But if every day was a good day, there would be no 'good' days, because there wouldn't be any bad days to compare the good days to… Sickness helps us appreciate health. Failure helps us appreciate success. Debt helps us appreciate wealth. And the tough times help us appreciate the good times... Adversity is often the seedbed of opportunity [because it has] a way of bringing the best out of us... Adversity is often a blessing in disguise. We dream of zero gravity. We imagine what life would be like without any problems or issues or challenges.But from a biological perspective, zero gravity is hazardous to your health. Astronauts who spend any length of time in zero gravity experience serious medical complications.Without any resistance, they lose muscle mass and bone density, they experience high pulse rates and heart palpitations, and they can barely walk after re-entering the earth's atmosphere. We may dream of zero gravity, but what we really need is a healthy dose of adversity. The people God uses the most are often the people who have experienced the most adversity. This isn't necessarily...what you want to read, but it's true. Adversity can produce an increased capacity to serve God." Why? Because adversity causes us to turn to God, lean on God, seek God, and get to know God in a way we otherwise wouldn't. Some of God's greatest promises in Scripture begin with the words "to him who overcomes." The Bible says, "People who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits" (Da 11:32 NKJV).Called to overcome The tough times help us appreciate the good times.Called to overcome. (2)"This is the victory that has overcome the world -our faith." 1Jn 5:4 NKJVA pastor encourages us: "PsychoanalystAlfred Adler conducted a fascinating research project that popularized the theory of compensation. He studied art students and discovered that seventy percent of them suffered from optical anomalies. He found degenerative traces in the ears of great composers like Mozart and Beethoven. And he cited numerous examples of other people who eventually became successful in the area of their greatest weakness. Adler believed that birth defects, poverty, illness, and negative circumstances often prove to be the springboard for success...God wants to recycle your adversity and turn it into a ministry. People go through a painful divorce or the death of a child or a destructive addiction, but God helps them climb out of the pit so they can help others in similar circumstances. One of the most paralyzing mistakes we make is thinking that our problems somehow disqualify us from being used by God... No one rolls out the red carpet and invites tragedy into their life, but our greatest gifts and passions are often the byproduct of our worst tragedies and failures. Trials have a way of helping us rediscover our purpose in life." The problems God has brought you through become a platform upon which you can stand and minister to others."Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God" (2Co 1:3-4 NIV).Called to overcome  God wants to recycle your adversitySend us a textSupport the showChanging Lives | Building Strong Family | Impacting Our Community For Jesus Christ!

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FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio  Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet EP. #1222 Revolution in Sound: The Scientific Genius of The Beatles Join Richard Syrett on Strange Planet as Professor Mark Brake unveils the hidden science behind The Beatles' revolutionary music. Co-authored with physicist-musician Dr. Jeff Brake, The Science of The Beatles explores how the Fab Four's studio innovations, from multi-tracking to tape loops, reshaped music. Discover how their genre-blending—classical, Indian ragas, and psychedelia—forged a new sonic language. From ‘Eleanor Rigby's' baroque strings to ‘Tomorrow Never Knows' psychedelic soundscapes, Brake reveals why Lennon and McCartney might echo Bach and Beethoven centuries from now. A fascinating blend of music, technology, and genius. GUEST: Professor Mark Brake is an acclaimed science communicator, author, and educator, renowned for decoding the science in pop culture. With works like The Science of Star Wars and The Science of Harry Potter, he's captivated global audiences at NASA, the BBC, and Seattle's Science Fiction Museum. Blending rigorous analysis with storytelling, Brake's unique lens illuminates the technological and cultural impact of icons like The Beatles, making complex ideas accessible and engaging. WEBSITE: https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com BOOK: The Science of The Beatles: The Technology and Theory Behind the Music and Lyrics SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! ⁠BUTCHERBOX⁠ ButcherBox delivers better meat and seafood straight to your door – including 100% grass-fed beef,free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood. Right now, ButcherBox is offering our listeners $20 off their first box and free protein for a year. Go to ⁠ButcherBox.com/strange⁠ to get this limited time offer and free shipping always. Don't forget to use our link so they know we sent you.   HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to Achieve Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight Management START YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGE https://www.HIMS.com/strange ⁠⁠RingBoost⁠⁠ The largest provider of custom phone numbers since 2003 ⁠⁠https://www.ringboost.com⁠⁠ If you're ready to sound like the business people want to call, head over to ⁠⁠https://www.ringboost.com⁠⁠ and use promo code STRANGE for an exclusive discount. QUINCE BEDDING Cool, Relaxed Bedding. Woven from 100% European flax linen. Visit QUINCE BEDDING to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!  https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm  Three monthly subscriptions to choose from.  Commercial Free Listening, Bonus  Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter,m InnerSanctum.  Visit https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription.  We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

Wir springen in dieser Folge zum Beginn des 19. Jahrhunderts, wo in Wien Ludwig van Beethoven gerade an seiner 3. Symphonie arbeitet: ein Werk, das die Musikwelt revolutionieren wird, was zu jenem Zeitpunkt aber noch niemand weiß. Wir sprechen darüber, wie dieses Werk zustande kam und was die Erziehung des kleinen Ludwig, die Französische Revolution und seine Gesundheit damit zu tun haben. // Erwähnte Folgen - GAG460: Lorenzo Da Ponte oder Wie ein Librettist entsteht – https://gadg.fm/460 - GAG443: J.S. Bach oder Wie sich ein Komponist den Lebensunterhalt verdient – https://gadg.fm/443 - GAG217: Wie Joseph Haydn den Kopf verlor – https://gadg.fm/217 - GAG433: Der Schinderhannes – https://gadg.fm/433 // Literatur - „ANNO, Theaterzettel Theater an der Wien, 1805-04-07, Seite 2“. Zugegriffen 26. Juni 2025. https://anno.onb.ac.at/cgi-content/anno?aid=taw&datum=18050407&seite=2&zoom=33&query=%22beethoven%22&ref=anno-search. - Christine Eichel. Der Empfindsame Titan: Ludwig van Beethoven Im Spiegel Seiner Wichtigsten Werke. Karl Blessing Verlag, 2019. - Hans-Joachim Hinrichsen. Ludwig van Beethoven: Musik Für Eine Neue Zeit. Bärenreiter-Verlag, 2019. - Martin Geck. Beethoven. Haus, 2003. - Oscar Sonneck. Beethoven: Impressions by His Contemporaries. Rare Treasure Editions, 2021. - Swafford, Jan. Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014. Die verwendeten Aufnahmen der 3. Symphonie sind hier zu finden: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.3,_Op.55_(Beethoven,_Ludwig_van)#IMSLP246970 Das Episodenbild zeigt den 26-jährigen Ludwig van Beethoven in einer Gravur von Johann Josef Neidl nach Steinhauser. //Aus unserer Werbung Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/GeschichtenausderGeschichte // Wir sind jetzt auch bei CampfireFM! Wer direkt in Folgen kommentieren will, Zusatzmaterial und Blicke hinter die Kulissen sehen will: einfach die App installieren und unserer Community beitreten: https://www.joincampfire.fm/podcasts/22 //Wir haben auch ein Buch geschrieben: Wer es erwerben will, es ist überall im Handel, aber auch direkt über den Verlag zu erwerben: https://www.piper.de/buecher/geschichten-aus-der-geschichte-isbn-978-3-492-06363-0 Wer Becher, T-Shirts oder Hoodies erwerben will: Die gibt's unter https://geschichte.shop Wer unsere Folgen lieber ohne Werbung anhören will, kann das über eine kleine Unterstützung auf Steady oder ein Abo des GeschichteFM-Plus Kanals auf Apple Podcasts tun. Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr den Podcast bei Apple Podcasts oder wo auch immer dies möglich ist rezensiert oder bewertet. Wir freuen uns auch immer, wenn ihr euren Freundinnen und Freunden, Kolleginnen und Kollegen oder sogar Nachbarinnen und Nachbarn von uns erzählt! Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

In the fifth of this six-part series of The Economics Show, Martin Wolf, the FT's chief economics commentator, and Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discuss the way American politics is crashing against both the guardrails of a stable, democratic system and the rules and norms of the postwar economic order and how this could jeopardise the importance of the US on the world stage.Paul Krugman's Cultural Coda: Stephen Sondheim: "We had a good thing going"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTbrbiM-slg&list=RDNTbrbiM-slg&start_radio=1Martin Wolf's Cultural Coda:Jonas Kaufmann: Freiheit from Beethoven's Fideliohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvfhmGsFMEoSubscribe and listen to this series on The Economics Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available on the FT's YouTube channel.If you'd like to get in touch and ask Martin and Paul a question, please email economics.show@ft.com Read Martin's FT column hereSubscribe to Paul's substack hereThe Wolf-Krugman Exchange is produced by Sandra Kanthal. The broadcast engineer was Rod Fitzgerald. The sound engineer is Breen Turner. Manuela Saragosa is the FT's acting co-head of audio.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Il 30 giugno Israele ha condotto uno degli attacchi più pesanti delle ultime settimane nella Striscia di Gaza, dove secondo le Nazioni Unite e le autorità palestinesi nessun luogo può dirsi sicuro. Con Paola Caridi, giornalista e presidente di Lettera 22.Da domenica scorsa quattordici dipartimenti nel sud della Francia sono stati messi in allerta arancione, con punte di temperatura che hanno superato i 40 quaranta gradi. Con Filippo Ortona, giornalista, da Parigi.Oggi parliamo anche di: Pakistan • Nozze di ghiaccio ad alta quota, di Antonio Martinez Ronhttps://www.internazionale.it/magazine/antonio-martinez-ron/2025/06/26/nozze-di-ghiaccio-ad-alta-quotaMusica • The lost tapes, Beethoven: sonate n. 18, 27, 28 e 31, Svjatoslav Richter, pianoforteCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan Zenti

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of gaslighting, spousal abuse, spousal murder, murder, misogyny. We're getting a little spooky this week with a slow-burn cult horror classic that dares to make its female characters complex and unique and its male characters thoroughly one-dimensional. Somehow it's the men that are utterly unbelievable for a change. That said, there's a pretty great movie to be found in among the wreckage, a fact that filmmakers 30 years later were utterly and completely unable to reconcile. People in 2004 thought that making a dark, subtle allegory for the horrors of the patriarchy into live-action Looney Tunes was a good idea, and then made it. And since we're completionists, we subjected ourselves to both. Join us as we enjoy 1975's and despair 2004's The Stepford Wives on Have a Good Movie! You can email us with feedback at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com, or you can connect with us on BlueSky! If you like the podcast, please subscribe, rate and review the show on your favorite podcatcher, and tell your friends. Intro and outro music taken from the Second Movement of Ludwig von Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Hong Kong (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 HK) license. To hear the full performance or get more information, visit the song page at the Internet Archive. Excerpt taken from the end credits to the film The Stepford Wives, written and composed by Michael Small. Copyright 1975 Palomar Pictures International, Columbia Pictures. Excerpt taken from the opening titles to the film The Stepford Wives, written and composed by David Arnold. Copyright 2004 Paramount Pictures Corporation and Dreamworks LLC. All Rights Reserved.

En el otoño de 2014, un viernes cualquiera, Carlos Alsina y Rubén Amón (junto a David Gistau y Manuel Jabois) le robaron un rato de radio a La Brújula para hablar de otras cosas. Disertaron sobre ‘Interstellar' y de ‘Las uvas de las ira', sobre qué significa ser cultureta en un mundo (con Rajoy en el gobierno y un Felipe VI recién proclamado) en el que empezaban a abrirse paso, lentamente, las plataformas audiovisuales y los libros electrónicos. Así nació La Cultureta hace ya más de diez años, como espacio experimental, y su éxito no tardó en provocar emanciparla y establecerla como contenido independiente y reconocible, "clandestino y autoparódico".Lo celebramos, este viernes de junio de 2025, de la mano de Rubén Amón, Rosa Belmonte, Guillermo Altares y Sergio del Molino. Y lo hacemos colándonos en uno de nuestros lugares predilectos: la sala de conciertos. Junto a piano, violines, clarinetes y timbales, nos adentramos en la historia de las orquestas y sus instrumentos. Y divulgamos una de las pasiones culturetas por antonomasia: la música clásica.¿Cómo nacieron las orquestas? ¿Cómo y por qué fueron incorporando sus diferentes instrumentos y secciones? ¿Y cuáles son las historias de sus propios miembros? Indagamos en todo ello desde la Escuela Superior de Música de Madrid, donde disfrutamos de música en directo (Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi) bajo la batuta del director de orquesta Pablo González, con quien también hablaremos y divulgaremos nuestra pasión.

En el otoño de 2014, un viernes cualquiera, Carlos Alsina y Rubén Amón (junto a David Gistau y Manuel Jabois) le robaron un rato de radio a La Brújula para hablar de otras cosas. Disertaron sobre ‘Interstellar' y de ‘Las uvas de las ira', sobre qué significa ser cultureta en un mundo (con Rajoy en el gobierno y un Felipe VI recién proclamado) en el que empezaban a abrirse paso, lentamente, las plataformas audiovisuales y los libros electrónicos. Así nació La Cultureta hace ya más de diez años, como espacio experimental, y su éxito no tardó en provocar emanciparla y establecerla como contenido independiente y reconocible, "clandestino y autoparódico".Lo celebramos, este viernes de junio de 2025, de la mano de Rubén Amón, Rosa Belmonte, Guillermo Altares y Sergio del Molino. Y lo hacemos colándonos en uno de nuestros lugares predilectos: la sala de conciertos. Junto a piano, violines, clarinetes y timbales, nos adentramos en la historia de las orquestas y sus instrumentos. Y divulgamos una de las pasiones culturetas por antonomasia: la música clásica.¿Cómo nacieron las orquestas? ¿Cómo y por qué fueron incorporando sus diferentes instrumentos y secciones? ¿Y cuáles son las historias de sus propios miembros? Indagamos en todo ello desde la Escuela Superior de Música de Madrid, donde disfrutamos de música en directo (Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi) bajo la batuta del director de orquesta Pablo González, con quien también hablaremos y divulgaremos nuestra pasión.

In Episode 26 of The Choral Director's Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker shares his most requested essay, Freedom Is the Oxygen of the Arts, reflecting on the vital connection between liberty and artistic expression in honor of Independence Day. Drawing on examples from Beethoven, Jean Berger, and Robert Shaw, Dr. Baker reminds us that creativity flourishes only where freedom is protected. This week's listener question explores notable composers from America's Colonial Period, including William Billings and Daniel Read. Today's inspiration features the powerful first movement of Randall Thompson's The Testament of Freedom, performed by the Men of the Summer Singers of Atlanta. Join us for an inspiring episode celebrating freedom, history, and choral art.

El observatorio Vera Rubin ha ofrecido sus primeras y espectaculares imágenes del firmamento. Este gigantesco telescopio, situado en Chile, está equipado con una cámara de 3.200 megapíxeles, la mayor del mundo. En solo una noche ha descubierto 2.000 asteroides, la décima parte de todos los hallados por el resto de telescopios en un año. Durante la próxima década se encargará de mapear el universo en movimiento, con una sensibilidad, escala y velocidad nunca vistas hasta el momento, abriendo una nueva era en la astronomía. Hemos entrevistado al cosmólogo Juan García-Bellido Capdevila, catedrático de Física Teórica en la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, investigador del Instituto de Física Teórica (CSIC/UAM) y miembro de la Real Academia de Ciencias. Alejandro Muñoz nos ha informado de un proyecto europeo liderado por el CSIC para desarrollar un sistema de alerta temprana para prevenir la mortalidad de pinares y encinares. Con testimonios de Alberto Hornero, investigador del Instituto de Agricultura Sostenible. Hemos informado de la Encuesta de Percepción Social de la Ciencia y la Tecnología que elabora cada dos años la Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología (FECYT). Los españoles muestran un alto grado de confianza en la ciencia y la tecnología y un creciente interés por esos temas, así como un convencimiento de que los beneficios que reporta son mayores que los perjuicios, pero echan de menos una mayor sensibilidad social y una mejor comunicación. La aleación, el arte de mezclar metales con otros elementos, ha sido durante mucho tiempo una piedra angular de la ciencia de los materiales y la metalurgia. Por el contrario, la desaleación se ha conocido principalmente como un proceso corrosivo que degrada los materiales y debilita su estructura. José Manuel Torralba nos ha contado una investigación del Instituto Max Planck que ha convertido estos dos procesos aparentemente opuestos en un concepto innovador y sostenible de síntesis de nuevos materiales. El doctor Pedro Gargantilla nos ha hablado de la sordera de Beethoven, de sus posibles causas y de cómo le influyó en su vida diaria y en su creatividad. Con Javier Ablanque al mando de nuestra máquina del tiempo hemos viajado al Méjico precolombino del siglo X para presenciar un curioso fenómeno físico, la Cola de Quetzal, la reverberación que se produce en la escalinata de la pirámide de Chichén Itzá.Escuchar audio

This Day in Legal History: Federal Housing AdministrationOn June 27, 1934, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) was created through the National Housing Act, marking a major shift in the federal government's role in the housing market. The FHA was designed to address the housing crisis of the Great Depression, when foreclosures were rampant and private lenders were reluctant to issue long-term mortgages. By insuring loans made by private lenders, the FHA significantly reduced the risk of default, making it easier and more affordable for Americans to buy homes.The FHA introduced standardized, amortized 20- and 30-year mortgages—innovations that quickly became industry norms. These reforms expanded access to home financing for middle-class families and jump-started suburban development. However, the agency's early policies also entrenched racial segregation through redlining, where predominantly Black neighborhoods were systematically denied FHA-backed loans.While the FHA has since evolved and is now part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), its legacy is a mix of increased homeownership and the deepening of racial disparities in wealth and housing. The legal framework it helped establish continues to shape U.S. housing policy today, making it a pivotal moment in both real estate law and civil rights history. Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy voiced alarm over the state of American political discourse during a recent international judicial forum, warning that the tone of current debates poses a threat to democracy and freedom. Speaking without directly referencing President Trump, Kennedy criticized the rise of identity politics and emphasized that civil discourse should be about issues, not partisan affiliations. He argued that judges are essential to a functioning democracy and must be protected—both physically and in terms of public respect.Other speakers, including South African jurist Richard Goldstone and U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, echoed Kennedy's concerns. Goldstone condemned personal attacks on judges who ruled against the current administration, while Salas highlighted the growing danger judges face, referencing her own experience with targeted violence and the record-high levels of threats now being reported in the U.S.The event underscored a growing consensus among jurists worldwide: that political attacks on the judiciary undermine democratic institutions and risk eroding the rule of law.Retired US Supreme Court Justice Kennedy warns 'freedom is at risk' | ReutersA federal judge has rejected a joint attempt by Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to finalize a reduced settlement in their long-running legal battle over unregistered XRP token sales. U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres criticized both parties for proposing a $50 million fine in lieu of a previously imposed $125 million penalty and for attempting to nullify a permanent injunction she had ordered.Judge Torres ruled in 2023 that Ripple's public XRP sales weren't securities, but $728 million in sales to institutional investors violated federal securities laws. While both sides appealed, they later proposed to settle—if the court would cancel the injunction and approve the reduced fine. Torres refused, stating they lacked authority to override a court's final judgment involving a violation of congressional statute.She emphasized that exceptional circumstances justifying the request were not present and that vacating a permanent injunction would undermine the public interest and the administration of justice. The SEC and Ripple still have the option to continue their appeals or drop them entirely.The case is notable amid a broader shift under President Trump's second term, during which the SEC has dropped several high-profile crypto enforcement actions. XRP remains one of the top cryptocurrencies by market value.SEC, Ripple wants to settle crypto lawsuit, but US judge rebuffs them | ReutersThe Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its plan to end automatic birthright citizenship by narrowing the scope of judicial injunctions. Previously, lower courts had issued nationwide injunctions blocking the policy, but the Court ruled these injunctions should apply only to the parties involved in the lawsuits. This means that the policy can now proceed in most states, except those like New Hampshire where separate legal challenges remain in effect. The Court's decision followed ideological lines, with the conservative majority backing the administration and liberal justices dissenting. Justice Amy Coney Barrett, writing for the majority, emphasized that courts must not overreach their authority even when they find executive actions unlawful. In contrast, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warned the ruling could erode the rule of law by allowing inconsistent application of federal policy across states.The ruling does not address the constitutionality of ending birthright citizenship, leaving that question open for future litigation. The Trump administration's executive order, issued on January 20, 2025, reinterprets the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause to exclude children born in the U.S. to non-citizen or non-resident parents. This reinterpretation challenges the longstanding understanding established by the 1898 Supreme Court case United States v. Wong Kim Ark, which confirmed that nearly all individuals born on U.S. soil are citizens. The administration has argued that judges lack the authority to impose broad injunctions and that states challenging the policy lack standing. While the policy remains blocked in certain jurisdictions, the administration can now continue planning for its implementation and potentially face a patchwork of future legal challenges.Supreme Court curbs injunctions that blocked Trump's birthright citizenship planIn a piece I wrote for Forbes yesterday, the Trump administration briefly floated Section 899, a provision dubbed the “revenge tax,” as a retaliatory measure against countries imposing taxes deemed discriminatory toward U.S. companies—particularly tech giants. This measure, hidden within the broader One Big Beautiful Bill Act, proposed punitive tax increases on income earned in the U.S. by individuals and entities linked to “discriminatory foreign countries.” The policy was a response to international developments like the OECD's Pillar 2 framework and digital services taxes (DSTs), which the U.S. perceived as disproportionately targeting American firms.Section 899 would have enabled the Treasury to impose annual 5% tax hikes on everything from dividends to real estate gains, even overriding exemptions for sovereign wealth funds. What made the provision particularly aggressive was its vague triggering criteria—any foreign tax Treasury considered “unfair” could activate the penalties, without congressional oversight.Despite its bold intent, Section 899 was ultimately abandoned. It generated concern among investors and foreign governments alike, with critics warning it would destabilize capital markets and act as an unofficial sanctions regime. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent eventually signaled its withdrawal, citing improved diplomatic relations. Though shelved for now, the idea may resurface if international tax disputes escalate.Section 899—The ‘Revenge Tax' That Didn't SurviveA double dose of me this week, another piece I wrote for Forbes:The Pro Codes Act, currently before Congress as H.R.4072, poses a serious threat to public access to the law by allowing private organizations to retain copyright over technical standards—even after those standards are incorporated by reference into statutes and regulations. Although pitched as a transparency measure, the bill effectively transforms enforceable legal obligations into intellectual property governed by restrictive licenses and online viewer limitations.The Act would require standards to be “publicly accessible,” but this access might mean only being able to view documents behind login walls, with no ability to download, search, or integrate them into legal or compliance tools. This is particularly troubling in areas like tax law, where these standards often form the basis for determining eligibility for deductions or credits.By commodifying access to legal standards, the Pro Codes Act would introduce a two-tiered system: well-resourced firms could pay for commercial access, while small legal clinics, nonprofits, and individuals could find themselves effectively barred from the rules they're legally obligated to follow. The result is an unequal legal landscape where justice becomes contingent on financial capacity.The bill directly undermines a key legal principle reaffirmed by the Supreme Court in 2020: laws and materials carrying the force of law cannot be copyrighted. Permitting private entities to control access to mandatory standards shifts power away from the public and toward entities seeking to monetize compliance.Pro Codes Act—Or, What If The Law Came Behind A Paywall?This week's closing theme is Variations sérieuses, Op. 54 by Felix Mendelssohn—a composer whose elegance, intellect, and structural precision made him one of the early Romantic era's brightest voices. Born into a wealthy, culturally vibrant German-Jewish family in 1809, Mendelssohn was a child prodigy whose musical maturity arrived astonishingly early. He played a pivotal role in reviving J.S. Bach's legacy and was admired for his orchestral works, choral music, and virtuosic piano writing.Composed in 1841, the Variations sérieuses reflect a side of Mendelssohn that is often overshadowed by his lighter, more lyrical pieces. Written as a contribution to a fundraising album for a monument to Beethoven, the work pays tribute to that master's weight and depth. In this set of 17 variations on a solemn original theme, Mendelssohn channels both Classical form and Romantic intensity. The variations begin introspectively but grow in technical difficulty and emotional force, culminating in a stormy, almost defiant finale.Unlike many variation sets of the time, which favored decorative flourishes, Mendelssohn's sérieuses live up to their name: they are dense, architecturally rigorous, and deeply expressive. The piece showcases his command of counterpoint, his sensitivity to dynamic contrasts, and his ability to build drama without sacrificing formal clarity. It's music that demands both interpretive depth and virtuosity—qualities that have kept it central to the serious piano repertoire for over 180 years. Mendelssohn once described music as a language too precise for words, and this piece speaks volumes in that tongue. It is a fitting and focused way to close the week.Without further ado, Variations sérieuses, Op. 54 by Felix Mendelssohn – 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

It's now time for Side B of episode 103 of Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast, our flagship Life Is Strange fan-made show hosted by Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt. The Lost Records Journal co-hosts continue on their discussions on all of the latest around Don't Nod Entertainment, Don't Nod, Deck Nine, Square Enix's Life Is Strange series, Don't Nod Montreal's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage and so much more!

durée : 00:06:21 - Le Bach du matin du mercredi 25 juin 2025 - Notre Bach du matin est un Bach cubain. Le pianiste américain Joachim Horsley avait déjà revisité Beethoven, Mozart ou encore Scarlatti en rumba chaloupée. Sur son dernier album "Afro Bach", c'est du compositeur allemand qu'il s'empare. Et ça décoiffe. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

A treat for fans of Gyles's diaries, as this week we've got another edition of the gap year diaries... so that's two in a row! In this episode, we start off with a visit from the writer/performer Tama Matheson, who brought Beethoven to life so brilliantly on an episode of More Rosebud a couple of weeks ago. Tama tells Gyles and Harriet about his forthcoming show about Beethoven: 'I Shall Hear in Heaven', on 6 and 8 August, tickets are available from www.operahollandpark.com. Then we get into Gyles's diaries. In this episode, Gyles visits Texas and Louisiana, and is shocked by the racial inequality he sees all around him. He goes to San Francisco and LA, and is intrigued by the hippies. And he eventually flies home, where he is greeted by a new baby niece and Sally, his girlfriend. Gyles tells Harriet about his x-rated, secret diary, and about his thoughts on Fifty Shades of Grey. Enjoy this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History is something big that happens in the past that you look back on and wonder about… ofttimes we only know about it from the pages of a book, old video footage, relics in a museum, or something like that, but there are also living resources for history in the memories of older people and indeed in your OWN head. This Quackcast was inspired by me thinking about musicians like Prince, Queen, and David Bowie- many younger people now are looking back on them as if they were musical geniuses, like Beethoven and Mozart, but I can clearly recall when they were just pop-musicians, you were interested to hear their latest stuff on the radio of their latest video but it wasn't ground shaking. They were not considered super dooper massive cultural icons then, in fact they had less regard and hero worship than most modern young celebs do now! Your average popular “influencer” probably gets more regard now than David Bowie did back in the 70s and 80s. As Generation Xers Banes, Tantz, and I were part of a world in the later days old the cold war, when it was at its peak, before the end. This flavoured all of culture in all sorts of direct and indirect ways and if you don't understand that then you can't properly understand those cultural products that came out of that time. All the massive prosperity of the west and ultra-capitalism from the 1950s onwards with the USA solidly driving all western culture was because after WW2 the world was split in 2 and everyone had to unite around the USA because they were the strongest power militarily and economically in opposition to the “communist block”, NATO vs the Warsaw Pact. It's the reason American media from Hollywood stayed as so huge, the reason American influence in music was so primary, and the same with style, design, and technology. But there are plenty of direct influences too, a character like James Bond makes no sense outside of that split world, in fact nor does any spy fiction that came from then. The Klingons in Star Trek were Russians. The action genre in movies solidly had to do with the cold war- Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger's career's were formed around Cold War influences… What big aspects of history where you “there” for? The fall of the Berlin Wall, Perestroika, 9/11, The assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, the start of myspace, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the beginnings of social media and influencer culture, the rise of reality TV, the fall of bookshops…? This week Gunwallace was inspired to craft a musical theme to Capricious Infection - A mystical, magical, stargazing sound here, touches of Journey of the Sorcerer by The Eagles. You can imagine you're in a field in darkness, wandering over cold, dew wet grass and staring up at the vast, glittering majesty of the milky way galaxy above. Topics and shownotes Links Featured comic: Wings Of Daera - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2025/jun/16/featured-comic-wings-of-daera/ Featured music: Capricious Infection - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Capricious_Infection/. - by CressidiasComics, rated T Special thanks to: Gunwallace - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Gunwallace/ Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ VIDEO exclusive! Become a subscriber on the $5 level and up to see our weekly Patreon video and get our advertising perks! - https://www.patreon.com/DrunkDuck Even at $1 you get your name with a link on the front page and a mention in the weekend newsposts! Join us on Discord - https://discordapp.com/invite/7NpJ8GS

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of gambling. One would think that with the steely blue eyes of Steve McQueen and the highest-stakes poker game ever concocted, we'd be cooking with fire with this next film. Instead, we get one of the most boring 100-minute movies committed to celluloid. Nearly an hour of this movie is preamble and exposition and when we finally get to the poker game we might as well have just had the Kid lose in the first few hands. There are many ways to approach a good poker movie, and this movie chooses literally none of them. Join us as we yawn through 1965's The Cincinnati Kid on Have a Good Movie! You can email us with feedback at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com, or you can connect with us on BlueSky! If you like the podcast, please subscribe, rate and review the show on your favorite podcatcher, and tell your friends. Intro and outro music taken from the Second Movement of Ludwig von Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Hong Kong (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 HK) license. To hear the full performance or get more information, visit the song page at the Internet Archive. Excerpt taken from “The Cincinnati Kid (Instrumental)” from the soundtrack to the film The Cincinnati Kid, written and composed by Lalo Schifrin. Copyright 1965 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Excerpt taken from the end credits to the film The Stepford Wives, written and composed by Michael Small. Copyright 1975 Palomar Pictures International, Columbia Pictures.

durée : 01:58:34 - Alfred Brendel, les enregistrements des années soixante - par : Philippe Cassard - Celui qui, né en 1931 et s'est retiré de la scène en 2008, a été sans doute le grand interprète des classiques viennois (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven) et de Schubert, a, dans ses jeunes années, joué la musique du XXème siècle et Liszt de manière transcendante. - réalisé par : Davy Travailleur Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Elegant and imperial yet vibrantly modern, Vienna is a city where, like the beloved Danube itself, history and creativity flow together.For over four centuries, Vienna was the heart of the Habsburg Empire – a mecca for musicians, artists, architects and intellectuals. Today, its grand palaces, museums and concert halls still captivate, while the legacy of composers such as Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert continue to shape the city's rich musical and cultural identity.In this episode, art historian and music specialist Christopher Menz discusses the remarkable legacy of this timeless city, from its musical heritage to its architectural splendour.Academy Travel is a leading specialist in small-group cultural tours, allowing you to travel with like-minded companions and learn from internationally renowned experts. Like our podcast, our tours are designed to appeal to travellers with a strong interest in history, archaeology, architecture, the visual arts and the performing arts.Learn more here - https://academytravel.com.au/

En el otoño de 2014, un viernes cualquiera, Carlos Alsina y Rubén Amón (junto a David Gistau y Manuel Jabois) le robaron un rato de radio a La Brújula para hablar de otras cosas. Disertaron sobre ‘Interstellar' y de ‘Las uvas de las ira', sobre qué significa ser cultureta en un mundo (con Rajoy en el gobierno y un Felipe VI recién proclamado) en el que empezaban a abrirse paso, lentamente, las plataformas audiovisuales y los libros electrónicos. Así nació La Cultureta hace ya más de diez años, como espacio experimental, y su éxito no tardó en provocar emanciparla y establecerla como contenido independiente y reconocible, "clandestino y autoparódico".Lo celebramos, este viernes de junio de 2025, de la mano de Rubén Amón, Rosa Belmonte, Guillermo Altares y Sergio del Molino. Y lo hacemos colándonos en uno de nuestros lugares predilectos: la sala de conciertos. Junto a piano, violines, clarinetes y timbales, nos adentramos en la historia de las orquestas y sus instrumentos. Y divulgamos una de las pasiones culturetas por antonomasia: la música clásica.¿Cómo nacieron las orquestas? ¿Cómo y por qué fueron incorporando sus diferentes instrumentos y secciones? ¿Y cuáles son las historias de sus propios miembros? Indagamos en todo ello desde la Escuela Superior de Música de Madrid, donde disfrutamos de música en directo (Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi) bajo la batuta del director de orquesta Pablo González, con quien también hablaremos y divulgaremos nuestra pasión.

durée : 00:13:29 - Le Disque classique du jour du vendredi 20 juin 2025 - Depuis soixante ans, ces enregistrements de Sviatoslav Richter réalisés par Deutsche Grammophon aux festivals de Tours et de Lucerne en 1965, sommeillent dans les archives du label jaune. Soigneusement restaurés par les studios Emil Berliner, ils sont édités pour la première fois. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 01:27:34 - En pistes ! du vendredi 20 juin 2025 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier - On les croyait perdus, découvrez ce matin des enregistrements inédits de Beethoven par Sviatoslav Richter ! On terminera cette semaine avec la musique de la polonaise Grażyna Bacewicz, mais aussi celle des italiens en France sous le règne de Louis XIV... Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 00:13:29 - Le Disque classique du jour du vendredi 20 juin 2025 - Depuis soixante ans, ces enregistrements de Sviatoslav Richter réalisés par Deutsche Grammophon aux festivals de Tours et de Lucerne en 1965, sommeillent dans les archives du label jaune. Soigneusement restaurés par les studios Emil Berliner, ils sont édités pour la première fois. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 01:27:34 - En pistes ! du vendredi 20 juin 2025 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier - On les croyait perdus, découvrez ce matin des enregistrements inédits de Beethoven par Sviatoslav Richter ! On terminera cette semaine avec la musique de la polonaise Grażyna Bacewicz, mais aussi celle des italiens en France sous le règne de Louis XIV... Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of death, knife fights, gunfire, murder, sexual misconduct, parental trauma, parental negliect, parental abuse. We weren't aware there was such a thing as being a method director, but this legendary film seems to have proven that's a thing. Because it's one thing to make a schlocky B-movie for teenagers about juvenile delinquents. It's another completely to try to reverse engineer that terrible movie into art for a budding movie star and enable his worst tendencies while also having an affair with his 16-year-old co-star, and his other co-star, and possibly him. This movie is a mess, which is actually being kind, because its director might be even more of a disaster. Somehow a bad movie with great acting gives us perhaps some of the greatest trivia of all time. We're deep in our angsty feels as we watch 1955's Rebel Without a Cause on Have a Good Movie! You can email us with feedback at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com, or you can connect with us on BlueSky! If you like the podcast, please subscribe, rate and review the show on your favorite podcatcher, and tell your friends. Intro and outro music taken from the Second Movement of Ludwig von Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Hong Kong (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 HK) license. To hear the full performance or get more information, visit the song page at the Internet Archive. Excerpt taken from the main title to the film Rebel Without a Cause, written and composed by Leonard Rosenman. Copyright 1955 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Excerpt taken from “The Cincinnati Kid (Instrumental)” from the soundtrack to the film The Cincinnati Kid, written and composed by Lalo Schifrin. Copyright 1965 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1824 ist kein gutes Jahr für Schubert: Zoff unter Freunden, ein Opern-Flop und eine schwere Infektion. Er ist näher am Tod als am Leben – auch musikalisch. Er komponiert das Streichquartett in d-Moll – auch bekannt unter dem Titel: "Der Tod und das Mädchen" ... Von Ben Süverkrüp.

Send us a textDiscover the surprising journey of coffee from ancient Ethiopian tribes to its role in sparking global revolutions in this enlightening exploration of humanity's most beloved beverage."It's about connection, not addiction," I explain while sipping from my favorite brew. Coffee isn't just a morning pick-me-up—it's a cultural phenomenon that has shaped human civilization in profound ways. From its humble origins in Africa, where wild coffee plants were used by nomadic tribes for thousands of years, to becoming the catalyst for intellectual revolutions across Europe, the story of coffee is the story of human connection.Did you know both the American and French revolutions were planned in coffee houses? Or that legendary composers like Bach and Beethoven crafted their masterpieces while enjoying this aromatic elixir? As coffee spread through the Arab world in the 1500s and later took Europe by storm, it created spaces where ideas could flourish and business ventures could take root. Even Lloyd's of London, the famous insurance market, began in a coffee house!Coffee's journey reflects our own complex history—including its darker chapters of colonization and exploitation. Yet through it all, coffee has remained a powerful force for sobriety, creativity, and community. The Italians transformed coffee into an art form with their meticulous preparation methods and varieties like espresso, cappuccino, and moccaccino, elevating it from mere beverage to sensory experience.Whether you're a fellow enthusiast or simply curious about the power of this remarkable bean, join me in appreciating how coffee connects us across time and space. Subscribe to our channel to continue exploring the fascinating stories behind everyday experiences, and share your own coffee journey in the comments below!Support the showYou can support this show via the link below;https://www.buzzsprout.com/1718587/supporters/new

From Simon's programme on the UK's LBC, a tribute to the late, great pianist...and why, even if you've never heard of him, his story should inspire. With the thoughts of Classic FM legend, and Beethoven scholar John Suchet.

Comenzamos repasando los cuatro Oscar honoríficos que la Academia de Hollywood entregará este año: Tom Cruise, por su impacto duradero en el cine; Dolly Parton, por su contribución a la cultura estadounidense a través de la música y su presencia en el cine; Wynn Thomas, uno de los grandes diseñadores de producción de la historia reciente del cine; y Debbie Allen, actriz, coreógrafa y productora reconocida por su trabajo tanto delante como detrás de las cámaras. Un homenaje colectivo a trayectorias que han influido profundamente en el panorama cultural.Después nos detenemos en la obra del escritor Sergi Pàmies. Anagrama ha reunido y reeditado tres de sus novelas publicadas en los años noventa bajo el título 'Tres novelas analógicas': 'La primera piedra' (1991), 'El instinto' (1993) y 'Sentimental' (1995). Una compilación que muestra la evolución de una voz literaria que se consolidó con energía, ironía y mirada crítica desde sus inicios.Desde Logroño, Íñigo Picabea informa sobre el inicio de una nueva edición de CONCÉNTRICO, el Festival Internacional de Arquitectura y Diseño. Finalista en los Premios de Arquitectura del Consejo Superior de Colegios de Arquitectos de España, el festival celebra su décimo aniversario con el mismo propósito: transformar la relación con el entorno urbano mediante instalaciones temporales y nuevos usos del espacio público.Dedicamos también un espacio a felicitar a Violeta Lópiz, galardonada con el Premio Nacional de Ilustración 2024, en reconocimiento a una trayectoria que ha combinado sensibilidad artística, compromiso y renovación formal.Y cerramos con Martín Llade, que nos introduce en la séptima edición del maratón '¡Solo Música! Beethoven ¡pianísimo!'. Una celebración impulsada por el CNDM y el Auditorio Nacional de Música por el Día Europeo de la Música, que se celebra el 21 de junio. Conciertos continuos, entrada libre y protagonismo absoluto del piano en una jornada que une a músicos y públicos de toda Europa.Escuchar audio

A vocal advocate for artist rights and a senior lecturer on all things music business at the University of Georgia, David Lowery discusses today the recent losses of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, learning accounting while on tour, and how Camper Van Beethoven expanded their legend through record store performances. David's latest release -- a 3LP set titled Fathers, Sons and Brothers -- is available now. Tour dates for all of David's projects are available at davidlowerymusic.com, crackersoul.com and campervanbeethoven.com. Also, check out thehiddenjams.org, in beta testing, as David and a group of current and former students attempt to upset the recorded music algorithm. 

Es ist eines der bekanntesten Musikstücke überhaupt: der erste Satz aus Beethovens "Mondscheinsonate". Laien wie Nicht-Laien berührt diese Musik zutiefst. BR-KLASSIK stellt diese Sonate mit dem Pianisten Igor Levit vor.

Roll over Beethoven, and tell Tchaikovsky that SURFACE NOISE has a FREESTYLE to share with the masses! For this separate stanza, our crew of dedicated sound merchants is still joined by Adam Tiro from The Freight to discuss "Vinyl Myths" - notions (preconceived or other) we have held about record collecting and the hobby in general that have yet to bear the fruit we expected.

In this episode, we talk about these transitional chapters between the events at Lyme and the move to Bath. We consider the position of the old nurse in the Musgrove household, how Anne is feeling a bit sorry for herself, the delightful scenes with the Crofts and with Charles and Mary, how Mr Elliot is described as ‘underhung', and the way Anne and Mr Elliot get on well with each other.The characters we discuss are Mr and Mrs Musgrove. In the historical section, Ellen talks about Bath, and for popular culture Harriet discusses the 2019 YouTube series Rational Creatures.Things we mention:General discussion:Janet Todd and Antje Blank [Editors], The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Jane Austen: Persuasion (2006)Noel Streatfeild, Gran-Nannie (1976) and Ballet Shoes (1936)Novels of Charlotte M. YongeEvelyn Waugh, Brideshead Revisited (1945)Alexander Pope, ‘The Rape of the Lock‘ (1712)Historical discussion:The Venerable Bede (c.672-735)Nennius (9th century Welsh monk)Google map of locations in Persuasion, zoomed in on BathPopular culture discussion:Rational Creatures (2019, YouTube) – starring Kristina Pupo and Peter GiesslHarriet's interview with the creators of Rational CreaturesCreative commons music used:Extract from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sonata No. 12 in F Major, ii. Adagio.Extract from Joseph Haydn, Piano Sonata No. 38. Performance by Ivan Ilić, recorded in Manchester in December, 2006. File originally from IMSLP.Extract from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, iii. Allegretto Grazioso. File originally from Musopen.Extract from George Frideric Handel, Suite I, No. 2 in F Major, ii. Allegro. File originally from Musopen.Extract from Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major. File originally from Musopen.

Gearoid and Niamh remember their exams. Gearoid is convinced he should have been another Beethoven. In the mailbag we have a mother in law problem and a houseshare nightmare. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid's tour-dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Side B of episode 102 of Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast is HERE! Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt continue their discussions on all things related to Don't Nod Entertainment, Don't Nod, Deck Nine, Square Enix's Life Is Strange series, Don't Nod Montreal's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage and more.

Rachel catches up with Nick Ray who previously kayaked around the coast of Scotland, sharing his journey and mental health challenges on social media throughout that year. He's just completed another journey but walking this time, from far north to south via east and west. Rachel finds out why he decided to hang up his kayak for this challenge.Mark's in Aberdeenshire and hears from Jim Wilson from Soil Essentials .who tells him how a spot sprayer is going to change the world!Bobby Motherwell, the poet in residence at RSPB Lochwinnoch has been keeping a close eye on the wildlife there. He shares a poem, inspired by his surroundings.The Mounthooly Roundabout in Aberdeen is one of the city's busiest roundabouts and it's a spot where hundreds, if not thousands of people pass by every day – But this is no ordinary green oasis! Recently a community group have been transforming the roundabout into a food forest – Last week, I took a wander down to Mounthooly to meet up with Graham Donald, community development officer along with some of the other folk involved in the project to see their progress.Mark and Rachel chat with Richard Reynolds, who, 21 years ago, was one of the UK's first modern guerrilla gardeners, and ask how attitudes have changed over the years.Tucked away on the Moray Coast lies Culbin Sands, a remote stretch of fragile shoreline where the golden sands meet the crystal clear waters of Findhorn bay. It's not the easiest place to reach, unless you're up for a three-hour hike through the Culbin Forest, or you could go for the slightly less strenuous option which is to go by water taxi. Morven Livingstone and Phil Sime, along with guide dog Striker met up with Jane Campbell Morrison from Findhorn Water-Sports who gave them a tour around the bay.Sand in Your Eye are a sand sculpture group who depending on the tide are creating a sand sculpture of Beethoven on Elie Beach. Rachel pops along hoping to see the end result.Scotland's last remaining Timeball has just been restored and is back in place at the top of Edinburgh's iconic Nelson Monument. Once a vital tool for sailors navigating the Firth of Forth and Port of Leith, this Timeball helped ships set their clocks precisely to 1pm Greenwich Mean Time 365 days of the year. Earlier this week, Mark caught up with Karl Chapman, Head of Heritage at Cultural Venues, Museums and Galleries, to learn all about the fascinating restoration project and why this historic timekeeper still matters today.

Jazz pianist Ashley Henry and bassoonist Amy Harman join Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe to add five more tracks to the playlist, taking us from a Bowie dance classic to Marvin Gaye via an unexpected rare, live, performance by a jazz icon in a school in California, surprisingly recorded by the caretaker in 1968.Producer: Jerome Weatherald Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna PhoebeThe five tracks in this week's playlist:Modern Love by David Bowie Piano Sonata No 32 in C Minor by Beethoven Epistrophy (Live) by Thelonious Monk Apple by Charli XCX I Heard it Through the Grapevine by Marvin GayeOther music in this episode:Take it Higher by Ashley Henry The Magdalene Laundries by Joni Mitchell Starman by David Bowie Fame by David Bowie Under Pressure by David Bowie

Jonathan Segel in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.jonathansegel.com/ https://campervanbeethoven.com/home Segel joined the indie rock group Camper Van Beethoven in 1984, while in college at Santa Cruz. His contributions as violinist became the band's hallmark, creating a distinctive identity and sound n addition to the revived Camper Van Beethoven, Segel records solo projects and leads the Jonathan Segel band, performs improvisational electronic or avant-garde music (either solo or, since 2004, with Chaos Butterfly), and he is an occasional contributor to music from the Big City Orchestra. His compositions have also included six chamber music scores written between 1989 and 2011.

Heather Taves is an acclaimed Canadian pianist, also a composer, improviser, educator and writer.She spoke to me about her unique and inspiring Beethoven Journey, her popular weekly blog which she started in 2023 , paired with performances of all of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas. We talked about getting to know Beethoven as a person and her fascinating research about many women that are part of this history. We also talked about Heather's work as an educator, developing creativity and approaching teaching music from different angles. She spoke about her mentors including pianist Gil Kalish and writer Diane Shoemperlen, and her experiences travelling around the world by herself. You can also watch this on my YouTube channel, transcript and complete show notes with suggested episodes too on my website! Heather Taves website It's a joy to bring these inspiring episodes to you every week, and I do all the many jobs of research, production and publicity. Buy me a coffee? Podcast merchNewsletter sign-up Waves Play from East Coast SuiteArabesque in C major by R. Schumann photo: Terry Manzo(00:00) Intro(02:25) Beethoven Journey, Nanette Streicher, sonata cycle(08:32) Jan and Jean Narveson, Anton Kuerti, women interpreters research(17:52) clip of R. Schumann Arabesque in C major (album linked in show notes)(19:30) Heather's childhood(22:11) East Coast Suite, Toccata based on Fibonacci series(23:14) Waves Play Toccata by Heather Taves from East Coast Suite(25:49)Creative Projects, helping students to find their voice(32:44) getting to know Beethoven the person(38:39) performing from memory(41:20) Gil Kalish(45:48) other episodes you'll like and ways to support this series(46:42) Beethoven journey blog(59:18) writing mentor Diane Schoemperlen(01:043:23) Dame Myra Hess(01:07:54) Heather's life as a composer, her father(01:11:35) world trip, questioning identity(01:16:48) final reflections on the life of a performer

Ludwig van Beethoven wrote some of the most famous music in the world—even after he went deaf. Hear the story of this determined composer who never gave up on his passion, and why his music is still played today.

O termo "cosmos", amplamente utilizado em diversas tradições filosóficas, especialmente pelos gregos, é o tema central deste episódio. O professor voluntário Tales Freitas, da sede Barra da Tijuca (RJ), conduz uma profunda reflexão sobre o significado do cosmos como mais do que o universo físico — como uma realidade ordenada, viva e dotada de leis que regem tanto os corpos celestes quanto a vida humana. Explora-se a diferença entre "universo" e "cosmos", entendendo o primeiro como o conjunto de elementos materiais e o segundo como a ordem viva e inteligente que permeia tudo. Tales destaca que o cosmos é regido por leis, formas adequadas e vida, elementos que se refletem na beleza e harmonia do mundo natural. A conversa também propõe uma aplicação prática do conceito de cosmos na vida cotidiana, comparando as leis universais com os valores e princípios que regem a conduta humana. A partir da filosofia hermética e do princípio de correspondência, discute-se a unidade entre o microcosmo e o macrocosmo, sugerindo que a consciência humana pode refletir e compreender o todo. O episódio convida à contemplação dos mistérios da vida e do universo, percebendo que, ao olhar atentamente para os pequenos detalhes do cotidiano, é possível vislumbrar os grandes mistérios do cosmos. Participantes: Tales Freitas e Pedro Guimarães  Trilha Sonora: Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60 – Adagio Allegro Vivace, de Ludwig van Beethoven

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of murder, sex work. We've jumped ahead to 1945 to tackle the question of whether it's possible for a movie to have only one likeable character but still be compelling. The verdict - still unclear. This is a bizarre movie, down to the doctor who tries to save a dying young child trying to gain sympathy for having to drive all the way out to the house in the first place. Only one main character is likeable, and fortunately Joan Crawford is up to the task with the role. In fact, for a melodrama with more of a premise than a well-rounded plot and wildly uneven acting, Joan Crawford is the glue that holds all of this together. We're watching the Mother's Day classic, 1945's Mildred Pierce on Have a Good Movie! You can email us with feedback at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com, or you can connect with us on BlueSky! If you like the podcast, please subscribe, rate and review the show on your favorite podcatcher, and tell your friends. Intro and outro music taken from the Second Movement of Ludwig von Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Hong Kong (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 HK) license. To hear the full performance or get more information, visit the song page at the Internet Archive. Excerpts taken from the main title to the film Mildred Pierce, written and composed by Max Steiner. Copyright 1945, 2005 Turner Entertainment Co., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Excerpt taken from the main title to the film Rebel Without a Cause, written and composed by Leonard Rosenman. Copyright 1955 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.