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Austrian composer (1860–1911)

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Disques de légende
Schubert selon Bruno Walter

Disques de légende

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 21:54


durée : 00:21:54 - par : Lionel Esparza - On admire Bruno Walter pour ses symphonies de Mozart, de Mahler ou de Beethoven, plus rarement pour ses Schubert. Il en laisse pourtant des versions équilibrées, claires et tendres, d'esprit classique, gravées pour la Columbia lors de son ultime période américaine. - réalisation : Flora Sternadel Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Relax !
Schubert selon Bruno Walter

Relax !

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 21:54


durée : 00:21:54 - par : Lionel Esparza - On admire Bruno Walter pour ses symphonies de Mozart, de Mahler ou de Beethoven, plus rarement pour ses Schubert. Il en laisse pourtant des versions équilibrées, claires et tendres, d'esprit classique, gravées pour la Columbia lors de son ultime période américaine. - réalisation : Flora Sternadel Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Record Review Podcast
Mahler's Symphony no.5

Record Review Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 49:24


Alice Farnham surveys recordings of Mahler's Symphony no.5 and makes a top recommendation

il posto delle parole
Paola Capriolo, Teresa Maresca "Il canto della luna"

il posto delle parole

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 27:49 Transcription Available


Paola Capriolo, Teresa Maresca"Il canto della luna"Con la traduzione dal tedesco del "Canto della terra" di Gustav MahlerBibliotheka Edizioniwww.bibliotheka.itNell'autunno 1907 fu pubblicata in Germania l'antologia Il flauto cinese, un centinaio di liriche di autori compresi tra il XII secolo a. C. e l'epoca contemporanea. Gustav Mahler ne venne a conoscenza e l'incontro con quelle poesie ebbe un immediato riflesso sulla sua opera. Nel 1908, sulle Dolomiti, dove trascorse le ultime estati della sua vita, compose infatti il ciclo di lieder Il Canto della Terra, basato su sette poesie della raccolta, traendo spunto per la maggior parte da Li Po (702 – 763). L'ombra fascinosa e potente di uno dei capolavori della musica del ‘900 ha suggerito alla scrittrice Paola Capriolo e all'artista Teresa Maresca un libro a quattro mani che intreccia in modo personalissimo e originale letteratura, pittura e musica.Paola Capriolo vive e lavora a Milano.Ha esordito nel 1988 con i racconti de La Grande Eulalia (Premio Berto), in seguito Il Nocchiero (Premio Rapallo, Premio Selezione Campiello), Il Doppio Regno (Premio Grinzane Cavour), e, tra gli altri, Una Luce Nerissima, Il Pianista Muto, Mi ricordo, Marie e il signor Mahler, Irina Nikolaevna.Tutti i suoi romanzi sono stati tradotti in molte lingue. Ha tradotto classici della letteratura tedesca, tra cui Goethe, Kafka, Kleist, Thomas Mann. Teresa Maresca vive a Milano dagli anni '80.Con una pittura figurativa e visionaria lavora sui temi del paesaggio, spesso rivisto attraverso la memoria cinematografica o la poesia.Hanno scritto di lei Carlo Sini, Sergio Givone, Lalla Romano, Roberto Sanesi, Paolo Biscottini.Ha pubblicato il libro Il Primitivo del Sogno su arte, natura e pensiero primitivo e ha in preparazione la mostra-installazione Stars&Bones per la Fabbrica del Vapore di Milano. Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Música y Letra
Música y Letra: Sinfonía nº 3 de Mahler

Música y Letra

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 59:54


Andrés Amorós continúa con el ciclo dedicado al compositor austriaco Gustav Mahler.

The Gramophone podcast
Klaus Tennstedt at 100: Edward Seckerson recalls a great conductor

The Gramophone podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 33:21


The conductor Klaus Tennstedt was born on June 6, 1926. After his arrival from East Germany to the West, he held chief conductor posts with the NDR Symphony Orchestra in Hamburg (1979-81), and with the London Philharmonic Orchestra (1983-87), with whom he recorded extensively, including a Mahler symphony cycle (of which No 8 won a Gramophone Award back in 1987). To mark the anniversary Warner Classics has issued a 41-CD set of all of the conductor's EMI recordings. Additionally, there is a substantial Tennstedt catalogue on the LPO's own label as well as numerous off-air performances on YouTube and various other record labels. A century on, we celebrate Tennstedt's artistry with a special Gramophone podcast in which the critic and broadcaster Edward Seckerson – who interviewed the conductor, attended recording sessions and heard him live many time – talks to James Jolly about what made him such an admired musician. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WDR 3 Meisterstücke
Mahler: Sinfonie Nr. 9 – Abgesang vor Alpenkulisse

WDR 3 Meisterstücke

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 13:26


Ein Bauernhaus in Toblach, eine zugige Holzhütte – und Musik an der Grenze zum Unendlichen: Mahlers 9. Sinfonie klingt wie ein Abschied, aber auch wie ein letzter großer Liebesbrief an die Welt. Von Christoph Vratz.

AVROTROS Vrijdagconcert
Prelude: Karina Canellakis dirigeert Mahler 2 (12 juni 2026)

AVROTROS Vrijdagconcert

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 31:56


‘Prelude' is de opmaat naar het AVROTROS Vrijdagconcert! Gastspreker: trombonist en dirigent Joost Geevers Radio Filharmonisch Orkest Groot Omroepkoor Karina Canellakis, dirigent Florian Helgath, koordirigent Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, sopraan Okka von der Damerau, mezzosopraan Mahler Tweede symfonie ‘Auferstehung' Meer info & kaarten (https://www.npoklassiek.nl/concerten/1daf49f9-82b1-45ba-a934-e3abba5414b9/slotconcert-karina-canellakis-dirigeert-mahler-2) In deze podcast vertelt presentator Leonard Evers je iedere week meer over de bijzondere stukken die gaan klinken in TivoliVredenburg én op NPO Klassiek. Dat doet hij samen met verschillende gasten die in de studio aanschuiven. Aan de hand van muziekfragmenten word je warm gemaakt voor de mooie composities die je te wachten staan. Abonneer je nu! Alles over het AVROTROS Vrijdagconcert (https://www.npoklassiek.nl/programmas/avrotros-vrijdagconcert)

Le journal du classique
La nouvelle saison de Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider avec l'Orchestre National de Lyon

Le journal du classique

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 31:28


Coup de projecteur ce soir sur la prochaine saison de l'Orchestre National de Lyon, la septième de son directeur musical Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider. Une saison qu'il a choisi d'ouvrir avec une œuvre puissante et monumentale, La Turangalîla-Symphonie d'Olivier Messiaen, véritable « chant d'amour » mais aussi « Hymne à la noie, surhumaine, débordante, aveuglante et démesurée » pour reprendre les propos du compositeur.Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider nous éclairera ce soir sur les temps forts de cette saison qui sera également placée sous le signe de Mahler, son compositeur fétiche, mais aussi Strauss, dont il dirigera l'opéra Elektra en version de concert, Rachmaninov, Sibelius et le répertoire tchèque qu'il a choisi de mettre à l'honneur. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Countermelody
Episode 468. Deutsche Orchesterlieder: Beyond Mahler and Strauss

Countermelody

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 110:42


Today's lengthy episode (I probably should’ve divided it in half!) is another devoted to orchestral song, in this case Deutsche Orchesterlieder. But, in a twist, you will not be hearing any music by either Mahler or Strauss today. (Their orchestral songs have already been amply represented on Countermelody. No, today I am featuring songs ranging from the late nineteenth century through the mid-twentieth century. Some of the composers presented – Alban Berg, Max Reger, Hugo Wolf, Arnold Schoenberg – will be familiar to listeners; others – Alexander Zemlinsky (pictured), Hans Pfitzner, Paul Hindemith, Hans Werner Henze, Franz Schreker – perhaps more as names familiar for musical historical reasons than for their actual compositions. Still others – Ernst Toch, Wolfgang Fortner, Joseph Marx – may be new discoveries altogether. What links them is that they are all fascinating composers whose works run the gamut from lush post-romanticism to exotic orientalism to Neue Sachlichkeit clarity. Texts include the great German lyric poets; anonymous Italian folk poetry; German translations of American poets such as Walt Whitman and major figures of the Harlem Renaissance; and translations of ancient Chinese poetry and the verse of Rabindranath Tagore. Similarly varied are the singers (Elisabeth Söderström, Friedrich Schorr, Edith Mathis, Willard White, Elly Ameling, Irmgard Seefried, Roberta Alexander, Barry McDaniel, Christine Brewer, Christa Ludwig, Helen Donath) and conductors (Michael Tilson Thomas, Riccardo Chailly, Rafael Kubelik, Sergiu Celibidache, Erich Leinsdorf, Carl Schuricht, Hermann Scherchen), heard. Settle in for a ride across a varied, surprising, and always engaging musical landscape. Countermelody is the podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and author yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.  

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Música y Letra
Música y Letra: Sinfonía n.º 2 de Mahler

Música y Letra

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 59:59


Andrés Amorós continúa el ciclo dedicado a las sinfonías de Gustav Mahler.

Disques de légende
Les grands disques de mai 2026

Disques de légende

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 88:51


durée : 01:28:51 - par : Lionel Esparza - Retour sur les albums marquants de ce mois de mai : Barbara Hannigan revisite l'imaginaire américain, Justin Taylor réinvente le clavecin du XXe siècle et Vasily Petrenko redonne souffle à la monumentale Symphonie n°3 de Mahler. Sans oublier Elegance, un hommage raffiné à la musique française. - réalisation : Flora Sternadel, Jeanne Lerch Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Relax !
Les grands disques de mai 2026

Relax !

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 88:51


durée : 01:28:51 - par : Lionel Esparza - Retour sur les albums marquants de ce mois de mai : Barbara Hannigan revisite l'imaginaire américain, Justin Taylor réinvente le clavecin du XXe siècle et Vasily Petrenko redonne souffle à la monumentale Symphonie n°3 de Mahler. Sans oublier Elegance, un hommage raffiné à la musique française. - réalisation : Flora Sternadel, Jeanne Lerch Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Disques de légende
L'intégrale des symphonies de Mahler par Riccardo Chailly

Disques de légende

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 24:12


durée : 00:24:12 - par : Lionel Esparza - En 1988, Riccardo Chailly devient le premier chef non néerlandais à diriger l'Orchestre royal du Concertgebouw d'Amsterdam depuis sa fondation un siècle plus tôt. Italien tourné vers le répertoire germanique, il s'inscrit dans la longue tradition mahlérienne de la formation. - réalisation : Flora Sternadel Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Die Schule brennt – der Bildungspodcast mit Bob Blume
Lernen lernen – Selbstwirksamkeit als Schlüsselkompetenz | Myrle Dziak-Mahler

Die Schule brennt – der Bildungspodcast mit Bob Blume

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 33:18


Wenn Schüler*innen zu kompetenten Demokrat*innen werden sollen, müssen sie über ihr eigenes Lernen mitentscheiden können – sagt Myrle Dziak-Mahler, Geschäftsführerin lernlog gGmbH.

Relax !
L'intégrale des symphonies de Mahler par Riccardo Chailly

Relax !

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 24:12


durée : 00:24:12 - par : Lionel Esparza - En 1988, Riccardo Chailly devient le premier chef non néerlandais à diriger l'Orchestre royal du Concertgebouw d'Amsterdam depuis sa fondation un siècle plus tôt. Italien tourné vers le répertoire germanique, il s'inscrit dans la longue tradition mahlérienne de la formation. - réalisation : Flora Sternadel Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Conversa de Câmara - Música clássica como você nunca ouviu!
 Heitor Villa-Lobos, brutal, com a Sinfonia nº 10 – Sumé Pater Patrium: Sinfonia Ameríndia: mais de uma hora da maior epopeia musical feita no Brasil

Conversa de Câmara - Música clássica como você nunca ouviu!

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 134:44


Imagine o Brasil dos anos 1950. O país vivia um momento de afirmação cultural, e Heitor Villa-Lobos já era reconhecido como o grande embaixador da música brasileira no mundo. Nesse contexto, ele recebe uma encomenda especial: compor uma obra monumental para celebrar os 400 anos da fundação da cidade de São Paulo. O resultado foi a Sinfonia nº 10 – Sumé Pater Patrium: Sinfonia Ameríndia, escrita entre 1952 e 1953.Essa sinfonia não é uma peça comum. Villa-Lobos a concebeu como um oratório, misturando vozes solistas, coro e uma orquestra gigantesca. É uma obra que ultrapassa os limites da forma sinfônica tradicional, aproximando-se de criações como a Oitava Sinfonia de Mahler ou a Missa Glagolítica de Janáček.O texto que sustenta a obra vem dos escritos do padre José de Anchieta, jesuíta que participou da catequização dos povos indígenas e da fundação da cidade de São Paulo. Anchieta aparece como figura mística, protetora, mas também como símbolo do encontro – e do choque – entre culturas.Villa-Lobos constrói a sinfonia em cinco movimentos, cada um com uma função narrativa e simbólica. Vamos percorrer juntos esse caminho.Apresentado por Aarão Barreto e Aroldo Glomb (cada semana um é o "pai da criança") Apoie o Conversa de Câmara. Seja nosso padrinho: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apoia.se/conversadecamara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RELAÇÃO DE PADRINS Aarão Barreto, Adriano Caldas, Gustavo Klein, Fernanda Itri, Eduardo Barreto, Fernando Ricardo de Miranda, Leonardo Mezzzomo,Thiago Takeshi Venancio Ywata, Gustavo Holtzhausen, João Paulo Belfort , Arthur Muhlenberg, Rafael Hassan, Danilo Coelho, Rochester Rodrigues Gama e Valder Cavalcante Magalhães Jr.

TED Talks Daily
How to stand out in the ocean of AI slop | Mick Mahler

TED Talks Daily

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 9:58


AI artist Mick Mahler has a counterintuitive take: the more powerful the machines get, the less the technology actually matters. Showing delightful examples of his own art, from jazz-playing spiders to a Kafka-inspired beetle film, he explains how creators can use new technology to serve their vision (not replace it). The real question — the one that separates meaningful work from AI slop — is the one only you can answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#MenschMahler - Die Podcast Kolumne - podcast eins GmbH

260522PC WalWatchingMensch Mahler am 22.5.2026Timmys Totenruhe wird abermals gestört. Erst durfte er nicht sterben, jetzt wird er abgeschleppt und in der dänischen Hafenstadt Greena obduziert. Abgesehen von der Farce, die um den gestrandeten Buckelwal gemacht wurde, ist es gut, dass man den größten Meeressäugern Aufmerksamkeit widmet. Ich habe mich gefragt, was eigentlich mit einem Wal passiert, wenn er stirbt. Die Antwort ist faszinierend: Ein toter Wal wird zunächst von Seevögeln und anderen Aasfressern an der Wasseroberfläche angeknabbert (zur Beruhigung für alle Petas dieser Welt: Er spürt nichts. Das ist tote Materie) dann fällt er frei durch die Tiefen des Ozeans, gleitet durch Hunderte Meter Wasser, bis er schließlich auf dem Meeresgrund aufschlägt und zur Ruhe kommt. Kleine und große Fische, Oktopusse und andere Meeresbewohner machen sich über seinen Körper her. Das Phänomen nennt sich Walsturz – und ist für das Ökosystem Meer unabdingbar. Durch die verschiedenen Stadien des Verfalls kann ein toter Wal jahrelang als Nahrungsgrundlage dienen.Ich habe in Canada Orcas gesehen. Auf Kreta sah ich einen verendeten und gestrandeten Wal. Ja, die Gefahr einer Explosion ist groß, wenn die Bakterien Gase im inneren des Tieres bilden, die durch die feste Fettschicht und Außenhaut nicht entweichen können. Deshalb sollte ein Walkadaver, der trocken liegt, vorsichtig entgast werden, bevor er dann zerlegt und entsorgt wird. Mahler meint, man sollte die Aufmerksamkeit, die Timmy medial erzeugt hat nutzen, um für den Artenschutz dieser faszinierenden Tiere zu sorgen. 2025 wurde vor der Küste Australiens ein Buckelwal gesichtet, der 2002 durch Datenbanken vor der Küste Brasiliens registriert worden war. 22 Jahre später in 15.000KM Entfernung. Es kann schon mal passieren, dass ein Wal falsch abbiegt. Dann sollte man ihn dort in Ruhe sterben lassen. Das war Timmy leider nicht vergönnt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le Disque classique du jour
Mahler à Prague

Le Disque classique du jour

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 87:35


durée : 01:27:35 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau-Boulmier - Le chef Semyon Byshkov présente une intégrale des symphonies de Gustav Mahler enregistrées entre 2018 et 2025 au Rudolfinum de Prague, avec l'Orchestre philharmonique tchèque dont il est le directeur musical. - réalisation : Pauline Boisaubert Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

En pistes ! L'actualité du disque classique

durée : 01:27:35 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau-Boulmier - Le chef Semyon Byshkov présente une intégrale des symphonies de Gustav Mahler enregistrées entre 2018 et 2025 au Rudolfinum de Prague, avec l'Orchestre philharmonique tchèque dont il est le directeur musical. - réalisation : Pauline Boisaubert Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Klassik aktuell
Mahler und Strauss geben gemeinsam ein Konzert

Klassik aktuell

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 3:03


Das erste elsässische Musikfest wird mit einem denkwürdigen Konzert eröffnet. Auf dem Programm: Mahlers 5. Symphonie und die Tondichtung "Sinfonia Domestica" von Richard Strauss . Beide Werke dirigiert von den Komponisten selbst.

Musique matin
La Sixième Symphonie de Mahler : ah si j'avais un marteau !

Musique matin

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 4:39


durée : 00:04:39 - par : Max Dozolme - Il est mort il y a 115 ans jour pour jour : hommage à Gustav Mahler avec l'une de ses œuvres les plus terribles, sa Sixième Symphonie, la Symphonie Tragique ! Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

The ISO Show
#250 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Steve Mason

The ISO Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 56:16


How often have you heard someone say they aspire to be an ISO consultant? Likely not at all! That's not surprising as it's quite a niche world to find yourself in, yet despite that, there are still thousands of ISO professionals worldwide. We're continuing with our mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the common challenges they face while helping clients achieve ISO certification.   In this episode we introduce Steve Mason, a Principle isologist® at Blackmores, to share the journey of how he went from intern, to ISO Assessor, to ISO consultant and the challenges he's faced while working with clients. You'll learn ·      What is Steve's role at Blackmores? ·      What does Steve enjoy outside of consultancy? ·      What path did Steve take to become an ISO Consultant? ·      What is the biggest challenge he's faced when implementing ISO Standards? ·      What is Steve's biggest achievement?   Resources ·      Isologyhub ·      ISO 14001:2026 What's Changed And How to Comply Webinar Registration   In this episode, we talk about: [00:30] Episode Summary – We introduce Steve Mason, a Principle Isologist® here at Blackmores, to discuss his journey towards becoming an ISO consultant who specialises in ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 27018, ISO 27017 and ISO 20000-1. [02:40] What is Steve's role at Blackmores? Her role primarily involves supporting clients in two key areas: maintaining and continually improving their existing ISO management systems and helping them establish and implement new standards. As part of that support, he: ·      Makes Standards understandable and accessible to clients ·      Conduct internal audits ·      Reviews and updates management system documentation ·      Facilitate management reviews ·      Train internal teams and prepare them for certification audits. Steve is the Standard champion for ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, ISO 27018 and ISO 20000-1 at Blackmores, but he also deals with ISO 9001, ISO 41001, ISO 22301 and ISO 42001 related projects and support. Steve's other main role at Blackmore's is as a Mental Health First Aider, which is shared with Minoo Agarwal. Together, they provide resources and offer support to the team. [06:00] The importance of Mental Health management in the workplace: Steve had faced bullying in previous roles, so preventing others from experiencing the same had become a big motivator for him taking on the role of Mental First Aider for Blackmores. He emphasizes it's importance, and highlights 2 key Standards that you can use to help support mental first aid within your business. This includes ISO 45003 Mental Health in the Workplace and BS 30480 Suicide and the Workplace. [09:10] What does Steve enjoy doing outside of consultancy?: Steve has a wide variety of interests and hobbies, including: Lay Minister: Steve is a Lay Minister in the United Reform Church and mainly based at the URC Chapel in Walkern, but can be found leading worship and preaching at Ashwell, Baldock, Stevenage and Knebworth chapels. Poetry: Steve enjoys writing poetry about anything and everything, racking up an impressive 190 poems so far. Some of his main inspirations include Wordsworth and Keats. If you ever see a poem on the Blackmores LinkedIn page, odds are, it was written by Steve! Classical Music: He's a fan of classical music, anything by Beethoven, Mahler or Shostakovich specifically. He likes these composers in particular due to their stretching of the rules of music for the time. Exploring hidden London: Steve often goes on hidden London tours which explore disused underground stations which may have been shut down as long as 100 years ago! Buses and Trains: Steve was lucky enough to drive a bus in his past, of which he has the licence plate of sitting in his office. He collects bus and train models and will go out to snap a photo or two of their real world counterparts when he comes across them. History: Steve is a huge mystery buff, with a particular fondness for Richard III and the War of the Roses and the Anglo Saxon period of history. Family Tree: Steve has been tracing his family tree back as far as he can on his mother's side, which extends as far back as 1547! Interestingly enough he found out that relatives from way back then got married in the church that he currently lives nearby and got qualified as a Lay Minister for the Church of England in Stevenage! Cats: He's owned his fair share of feline friends through the years, with one particular tabby holding the name 'Spartacus'. [22:35] What was Steve's path towards becoming an ISO Consultant?:  Steve was once told in the 1980s 'There is no future in Standards; find another career, perhaps in Sales or Purchasing'. How wrong that turned out to be! He's always worked with standards, from the first day he started work doing inspection in Goods Inwards, he was referring to them. The direction towards Management systems came in 1983 when he started implementing BS 5750. From that day onward he had been involved in Management Systems. Steve completed a management apprenticeship at Racal-Guardall where he was able to do 3 months' work experience in all departments, which helped him appreciate how companies function and how important it is to maintain good communication channels. He was at the end of this apprenticeship that the opportunity arose in the QA department to work on BS 5750. His career path has included other organisations such as Tektronix, BOC Ohmeda, Cirkit, Deta, TDK and BSI, all of which earned Steve a lot of experience in Manufacturing and Service and Distribution, mainly in Quality and Customer Service roles. Steve has always felt a bit like a closet consultant, even when he worked as an assessor at BSI. He feels as if Blackmores has enabled him to fully flourish and develop his portfolio of standards – not bad for a career where there was apparently no future in standards! [28:45] Born to be a consultant – Steve mentions that consultancy is a skill that many are born to be. You can train and learn the skills of course, but for some it comes very naturally and it can be hard to replicate that skillset in others. [30:15] What is Steve's favourite aspect of being a Consultant? Steve loves talking with clients and working with them to explore solutions that can address the requirements of the standards. His motto is 'Mould the Standard to the organisation and not the organisation to the standard' This means, always producing a management system that benefits the organisation first and then adjusting it to meet the requirements of the standard. Organisations that mould the business to the standard usually end up with a management system that is a 'bolt-on' and an uncomfortable, sometimes irrelevant, fit. Everyone in the organisation needs to feel that the management system is a natural fit to what they do. He also enjoys supporting his colleagues at Blackmores. We're a business built on knowledge sharing, and there's no point gatekeeping anything we've learned as a team. So consultants often get together to discuss lessons learned and ensure best practice is a shared experience. Ironically enough, one of Steve's least favourite aspects of being a consultant is auditing! Mostly since he's been doing it for some 40 years now, so he can be forgiven for finding the exercise a bit tedious at times. However, he never let's that affect the end result of an audit. [37:00] What Standards does Steve specilaise in and why? Steve initially started with ISO 9001 but was steered towards ISO 27001 and ISO 20000-1 during his time as BSI. This was based upon his career path up to the point he joined BSI as they align assessors to familiar business and technical environments. In Blackmores, he has been able to develop these areas of Quality, Service and Risk by adding standards related to Business Continuity, PII and Cloud Security, Facilities Management and AI Management. Steve's favourite standard is ISO 20000-1 which started off as an IT Service Management System but can also be used effectively for all services. He always refers to ISO 20000-1 as 'ISO 9001 on Steroids' because it is much more specific and focuses on the subject of service management. Sadly, ISO20000-1 is under rated, under sold and in some cases, never heard of – this is usually because contracts require IS O9001 but the people writing those contracts don't actually know or understand what they are asking for. In simple terms it is a Service Quality Management System and Steve has come across organisations which have shoe-horned ISO 9001 into the business instead of using the natural fitting standard ISO 20000-1. Steve would advise any company that is providing a service with helpdesk support to look at ISO 20000-1, especially if they find that ISO 9001 isn't working well for them. [43:00] What is the biggest challenge Steve had faced during a project and how did he overcome it?: Creating a management system in 10 days for a client which was due to lose a major contract because they had let their certification to ISO 9001 lapse between the 2008 and 2015 versions. Quite the undertaking in such a short amount of time! Steve refuses to claim full responsibility for the success however, as the client was totally invested in getting the system up and running and put in a lot of effort to work with Steve to get it done in time. If it had been any other standard, it would have been impossible, but because it was ISO 9001 and wthey were drawing on what had been in place previously it was possible. Generally, problems arise when there is limited or no Leadership support and commitment, because without this management systems can't be set up in a way that benefits the organisation. All management systems must align with the Business Strategy and should be used to ensure that the strategy is achieved. If you'd like to learn more about the importance of Leadership and aligning your management system with strategic direction, check out a few of our previous episodes. [50:10] What is Steve's proudest achievement?  Steve isn't really one to collect achievements, so he cites winning 1st Prize at 6 years old in a fancy-dress competition, dressed as a Snowman was a proud achievement for 6 year old him. He is also proud of becoming a Lay Reader initially in the Church of England at 37 and latterly in the URC. Another highlight is appearing on The Chase back in 2017, successfully passing the auditions which saw 40,000 applicants. If you want to go see him go up against the Chasers, he was in Series 10 episode 119. He can't point to any one ISO related project as he sees them all as an equal success. He puts all his effort into every project, and his success track shows this to be evident. [54:35] ISO 14001 Transition Webinar:  If you currently hold a 2015 certificate for ISO 14001, then the countdown has already started to transition to the latest 2026 version. We'll be covering the changes and what you need to do to comply and complete your transition in a webinar on the 29th May. You can register your place here.   If you'd like any assistance with implementing ISO standards, get in touch with us, we'd be happy to help! We'd love to hear your views and comments about the ISO Show, here's how: ●     Share the ISO Show on Twitter or Linkedin ●     Leave an honest review on iTunes or Soundcloud. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one. 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Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

Thank you to Jerry for sponsoring today's episode on Patreon! Goethe's Faust is considered to be the greatest work of German literature. This sprawling, 2-part play occupied Goethe's life for nearly 60 years, from its original version, begun in 1772, all the way to Goethe's final revisions before his death. It inspired just about every Romantic era composer who came after it, including Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Berlioz, Gounod, Mahler, and our subject for the show today, Franz Liszt. Liszt, who was in many ways the world's first pop star, was initially skeptical of Faust, saying that he couldn't relate to the eponymous main character of the play. He wrote: "Faust's personality scatters and dissipates itself; he takes no action, lets himself be driven, hesitates, experiments, loses his way, considers, bargains, and is interested in his own little happiness." But slowly, Liszt began to be taken in by this remarkable play and decided to try his hand at a reflection on it, writing a massive, 3-movement, 75-minute-long symphony that never attempts to tell the story of Faust, but instead reflects on the psychological nature of the 3 central characters: Faust, Gretchen, and Mephistopheles (the Devil). A lot of English-speaking listeners will know this as the story of a man who sold his soul to the devil, but for Goethe it was much more than that, and it was for Liszt as well. I've never talked about Liszt on the show, because frankly I've never been in love with his music. But this is one of the great things that these Patreon-sponsored episodes can do — help me discover pieces that I've never come across before. So today, we're going to talk about Liszt, Faust, and then take a stab at some of the greatest moments in this symphony. We'll talk about thematic transformation, a technique Liszt essentially invented and which is a vital part of understanding this piece.

Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman
Nancy Shear on Stokowski, Rostropovich, and "I Knew a Man Who Knew Brahms"

Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 105:28 Transcription Available


I was so honoured and delighted to have this opportunity to have this conversation with Nancy Shear, whose diverse career in classical music will fascinate you. I loved reading her memoir “I knew a man who knew Brahms” which is very much a book about appreciation for great music making as well as the importance of reflecting on the legacies our elders. You'll hear about insights gleaned from her close releationships with many luminaries including Leopold Stokowski and Mstislav Rostropovich. Nancy was a troubled teenager when she began working as part of the Philadelphia orchestra library staff, and her brave determination, sensitivity and brilliance have led her to many unexpected opportunities. Whether or not you are currently a fan of classical music, I'm sure Nancy's wisdom and storytelling will inspire you. We're also including Nancy's suggested listening links in the show notes, as well as other episodes you'll enjoy. Complete show notes take you to: video, transcript, Nancy's website and listening suggestions, other episodes you'll enjoy, podcast newsletter sign-up, podcast merch store, podcast support page to buy this independent podcaster a coffee, and more! SHOW NOTES with ALL links! (00:00) Intro(01:38) memoir “I Knew a Man Who Knew Brahms”(12:01) Leopold Stokowski and her memoir(38:14) William R. Smith (43:25) Eugene Ormandy(52:48) other suggested episodes (53:47) Stokowski, excerpt from the book(56:50) Stravinsky Rite of Spring, Stokowski, Mahler(01:00:35) Rostropovich(01:08:49) Nancy's career and independence (01:17:35) Stokowski's fascination with technology(01:20:32) great concerts, Byron Janis, Jacqueline du Pré, Ormandy(01:24:22) Curtis(01:27:41) growth mind-set, healthy tech boundaries, writing(01:36:45) final excerpt from “I Knew a Man Who Knew Brahms” about Stokowski, Saul Caston, music appreciation(01:40:14) who was the man who knew Brahms, importance of legacyphoto of Nancy: David Teubner

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Disques de légende
Les grands disques de Leonard Bernstein à la baguette

Disques de légende

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 88:34


durée : 01:28:34 - par : Lionel Esparza - On lui doit West Side Story, 3 symphonies, des pages chorales et liturgiques ; on lui doit aussi une discographie immense à la baguette, avec le New York Philharmonic mais pas seulement. Portrait de Leonard Bernstein chef d'orchestre, de Mozart à Chostakovitch, en passant par Brahms, Mahler & Ravel. - réalisation : Flora Sternadel Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Composers Datebook
A Mahler festival

Composers Datebook

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 2:00


SynopsisAs far as anniversary gifts go, the one Dutch conductor Willem Mengelberg received in 1920 was pretty spectacular. To celebrate his 25th year as Music Director of the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam, they staged a special month-long festival in honor of one of Mengelberg's favorite composers — Gustav Mahler, the Austrian composer of monumental symphonies, who had, in fact, conducted the Concertgebouw several times before his untimely death at 50 in 1911.Mahler was the conductor Mengelberg admired most, and Mengelberg and his orchestra were ardent champions of Mahler's symphonies, too: their 1920 festival performed all nine of them over the course of two weeks that May. Mahler's widow Alma was in attendance, as were his younger Austrian contemporaries Arnold Schoenberg and Anton Webern, Danish composer Carl Nielsen and a young British conductor and Mahler fan named Adrian Boult, who reported on the festival for a British newspaper back home.In 1995, the Concertgebouw staged another Mahler Festival on the 75th anniversary of the 1920 one, this time inviting the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic to participate. A hundredth-anniversary festival was planned for May 2020, but the COVID pandemic forced that Mahler cycle to be postponed until May 2025. Good things come to all who wait.Music Played in Today's ProgramGustav Mahler (1860-1911): Symphony No. 1 (Titan); Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; Riccardo Chailly, conductor; London/Decca 448813

The Bandwich Tapes
Jake Nissly: Auditions, Adversity, and the Pocket Inside the Orchestra

The Bandwich Tapes

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 66:46


On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with percussionist Jake Nissly, Principal Percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony, for a conversation about what it actually takes to build and sustain a career at the highest level of orchestral playing. Jake's résumé is remarkable, but what stands out even more is the range of hats he wears: orchestral musician, soloist, educator, department chair at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, drum set player, former drum corps kid, and even Little League coach.We spend time unpacking the reality of orchestral auditions, the intense preparation, the psychological pressure of playing behind a screen, and the almost figure-skating-level precision required to compete in that world. Jake walks through his own path: winning the Detroit Symphony job at 26, then later the Cleveland Orchestra, and ultimately facing the difficult experience of not receiving tenure. Rather than ending his trajectory, that moment reshaped it and eventually led him to the San Francisco Symphony.One of my favorite parts of this conversation centers on Jake's concept of feel. He credits much of his orchestral success to his background in drum set and drum corps, where groove, flexibility, and listening are everything. That experience, he says, translates directly into orchestral playing, even in repertoire like Mahler or Ravel's Bolero, where there's still a pocket to find if you're listening closely enough.We also talk about teaching and the changing landscape for young musicians. Jake shares thoughtful insights about how YouTube and digital access have transformed preparation, often producing incredibly polished players who sometimes struggle to develop ownership, personality, and soul in their playing. It's an honest conversation about pedagogy, resilience, and the kind of musicianship that lifts everyone in the room.Key TakeawaysOrchestral auditions demand extraordinary precision — success often comes down to microscopic musical details.Career paths are rarely linear — setbacks can become turning points rather than endings.Groove matters in orchestral music — Jake's drum set and drum corps background inform his orchestral feel.Listening is the core skill — great musicians adjust in real time to the ensemble around them.Technical mastery alone isn't enough — personality and ownership bring music to life.Teaching requires adapting to new generations — digital resources have reshaped how students prepare.Leadership in music is collaborative — the best players elevate the entire ensemble.Music from the EpisodeJohn Adams - City Noir: I. The City and its Double - St. Louis Symphony (David Robertson, conductor) - Jake Nissly - drum setAdam Schoenberg - Losing Earth: Concerto for Percussion & Wind Ensemble - The University of Texas Wind Ensemble (Jerry Junkin, conductor) - Jake Nissly - percussionAbout the PodcastThe Bandwich Tapes is a podcast hosted by Brad Williams, featuring conversations with musicians, composers, producers, and creative thinkers about their musical journeys. Each episode explores the influences, decisions, and experiences that shape a life in music—one conversation at a time.Connect with the ShowEmail: contact@thebandwichtapes.com

Private Passions
James Aldred, cameraman and writer

Private Passions

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 54:04


James Aldred is an Emmy award-winning documentary wildlife cameraman and filmmaker who has collaborated with David Attenborough on projects such Planet Earth, The Life of Mammals and Our Planet. He often finds himself suspended from ropes or on platforms high up in the rainforest canopy, capturing shots of rarely-seen animals and birds, including orangutans, gibbons and eagles.He recalled some of his treetop adventures - and the many dangers he's faced - in his first book, The Man Who Climbs Trees. His second, Goshawk Summer, detailed his experience of filming a family of goshawks in the New Forest during lockdown. It went on to win the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing. His most recent book, A Wagon in the Woods, returns to the New Forest and is about his painstaking restoration of an old horse-drawn wagon he once played in as a child. James picks music by Borodin, Wagner, Mahler, Bach and John Barry.

The Insider Travel Report Podcast
How Riverside Luxury Cruises is Planning to Add the Mahler in 2028

The Insider Travel Report Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 2:47


Jennifer Halboth, CEO Americas for Riverside Luxury Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami about the addition of Riverside Mahler to the fleet 2028. Mahler is currently sailing under the Uniworld brand as the S.S. Elizabeth, but was part of the original Crystal River Cruises fleet that Riverside purchased in 2023. Halboth discusses how the expansion is expected to increase capacity on the Rhine, Moselle and Danube; provide more inventory for travel advisors; allow for ship swaps between sister vessels; and support the company's continued growth. For more information, visit www.riverside-cruises.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox. 

Le Disque classique du jour
Gustav Mahler: Symphonie n°4 - Ying Fang, Verbier Festival Orchestra, Christoph Eschenbach

Le Disque classique du jour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 11:15


durée : 00:11:15 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau-Boulmier - Le chef d'orchestre Christoph Eschenbach et l'Orchestre du Festival de Verbier enregistrent la quatrième symphonie de Gustav Mahler, qui évoque la vision enfantine du paradis, un monde où l'innocence remplace la gravité. - réalisation : Pauline Boisaubert Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

En pistes ! L'actualité du disque classique
Gustav Mahler: Symphonie n°4 - Ying Fang, Verbier Festival Orchestra, Christoph Eschenbach

En pistes ! L'actualité du disque classique

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 11:15


durée : 00:11:15 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau-Boulmier - Le chef d'orchestre Christoph Eschenbach et l'Orchestre du Festival de Verbier enregistrent la quatrième symphonie de Gustav Mahler, qui évoque la vision enfantine du paradis, un monde où l'innocence remplace la gravité. - réalisation : Pauline Boisaubert Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

City Arts & Lectures
Michael Tilson Thomas (from 2009)

City Arts & Lectures

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 84:52


This week, we've gone back into the City Arts & Lectures archives for a 2009 interview with the late conductor, composer, and pianist Michael Tilson Thomas. Tilson Thomas was the music director and conductor of the San Francisco Symphony from 1995 to 2020 - and stayed active as its music director emeritus until the last year of his life. He was known as a champion of contemporary American music - and an innovator in presenting symphonic music - even collaborating with heavy metal band Metallica. He received 12 Grammy Awards for the San Francisco Symphony's recordings of Mahler, Prokofiev,  Stravinsky, and John Adams.  In June of 2008 - Michael Tilson Thomas presented “The Thomashevskys - Music and Memories of a Life in the Jewish Theater” at Davies Symphony Hall.  This multimedia performance celebrated the life and work of his grandparents, Boris and Bessie Thomashevsky. He shares some of those stories in this program.  We'll also hear him talk with culture critic Steven Winn about “Keeping Score” the PBS documentary series which he created and hosted...and about his work with the New World Symphony in Miami. In the years since this program was recorded on January 6, 2009 - Michael Tilson Thomas continued to lead the San Francisco Symphony - and guest conduct orchestras all over the world.  In 2021, he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer - but continued to work and travel - and was able to take the podium at his 80th birthday celebration in 2025.  Michael Tilson Thomas died at his home in San Francisco on April 22, 2026. 

En pistes ! L'actualité du disque classique
Mahler - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski

En pistes ! L'actualité du disque classique

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 13:42


durée : 00:13:42 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau-Boulmier - Direction Londres, pour un nouveau disque de l'Orchestre Philharmonique ! Voici la Symphonie n°9 sous la baguette de Vladimir Jurowski, qui clôture son cycle des symphonies de Mahler. - réalisation : Pauline Boisaubert Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

En pistes ! L'actualité du disque classique

durée : 01:27:51 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau-Boulmier - Le chef Vladimir Jurowski clôture son cycle Mahler par l'enregistrement de la Symphonie n°9 avec l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Londres. - réalisation : Pauline Boisaubert Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Le Disque classique du jour
Mahler - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski

Le Disque classique du jour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 13:42


durée : 00:13:42 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau-Boulmier - Direction Londres, pour un nouveau disque de l'Orchestre Philharmonique ! Voici la Symphonie n°9 sous la baguette de Vladimir Jurowski, qui clôture son cycle des symphonies de Mahler. - réalisation : Pauline Boisaubert Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Le Disque classique du jour
Direction Londres !

Le Disque classique du jour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 87:51


durée : 01:27:51 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau-Boulmier - Le chef Vladimir Jurowski clôture son cycle Mahler par l'enregistrement de la Symphonie n°9 avec l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Londres. - réalisation : Pauline Boisaubert Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Disques de légende
Claudio Abbado dirige la Neuvième Symphonie de Mahler à Berlin

Disques de légende

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 27:16


durée : 00:27:16 - par : Lionel Esparza - Septembre 1999 : dix ans après avoir succédé à Karajan à Berlin, Claudio Abbado enregistre en concert la Neuvième de Mahler, œuvre-testament par excellence. Il y reviendra jusqu'à la version légendaire de Lucerne en 2010. Mais c'est ici, à la Philharmonie de Berlin, que naît l'ultime Abbado. - réalisation : Flora Sternadel Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

The Thomas Brush Podcast
How He Sold 1.6 Million Copies Of His New Game (w/ Thomas Mahler) — Ep 62

The Thomas Brush Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 68:54


I chat with the legendary Thomas Mahler about one of the crazier weeks of his game dev career...► Play No Rest For The Wicked► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free► Enroll in my 3D workshop, free!

Countermelody
Episode 447. Júlia Hamari in Song

Countermelody

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 84:31


The rich-voiced and expressive Hungarian mezzo-soprano Júlia Hamari celebrated her 83rd birthday last November, and in honor of that event, I produced an episode which originally appeared only on Patreon, but which I bring to you today as a belated birthday tribute. I've put together a program that serves mostly as a tribute to her as a song recitalist (with a nod as well to her matchless accomplishment as a Bach singer). Drawing on both studio and live recordings made over the course of nearly 30 years, I feature Hamari singing the songs of Brahms, Beethoven, Haydn, Debussy, Mahler, Schubert, and Wolf, as well as the original songs and folk song arrangements of her compatriots Zoltán Kodály and Béla Bartók. Hamari's rock-solid technique, maple-colored voice, and musical acuity reveal her as a true and humble servant of music. Countermelody is the podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and author yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.

Audacious with Chion Wolf
“I could do that!” Stories of improbable confidence

Audacious with Chion Wolf

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 49:08


What’s a sentence that invites the universe to call your bluff? “I could do that!” Meet three people who said it, and then had to live it. Christopher Lamar runs Lunar Embassy, a company that sells deeds to plots on the Moon and other celestial bodies. Logan Goodspeed learns what happens when you casually claim you could run a marathon “with 24 hours’ notice,” and your spouse takes that seriously. And Mandle Cheung, a tech CEO and devoted music lover, writes a huge check to fund a Mahler concert, so he can conduct the Toronto Symphony Orchestra himself. Suggested episodes: What Happens When You Act Like You Belong GOOD GOURD! A show about pumpkins! TOPS: A woman summits Everest, a man considers a body transplant, and world-record hat-wearing GUESTS: Christopher Lamar: CEO of Lunar Embassy, a company that sells deeds to plots on the Moon and other celestial bodies. The business was founded by his father, Dennis Hope, in 1980 Logan Goodspeed: A 32-year-old software engineer from California who ran the Rock ’n’ Roll San Diego Marathon with about 24 hours’ notice and no formal training Mandle Cheung: A 78-year-old technology CEO and amateur conductor who founded Mandle Philharmonic in 2018. In June 2025, he personally funded a one-night performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 (“Resurrection”) and conducted the Toronto Symphony Orchestra Jessica Severin de Martinez, Meg Fitzgerald, and Robyn Doyon-Aitken contributed to this show, with help from Coco Cooley. Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mo Egger
3/10/26: Mo Egger with Dave “Softy” Mahler of Seattle's KJR

Mo Egger

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 8:15 Transcription Available


Dave “Softy” Mahler is the afternoon host on KJR in Seattle. He joined us to tell us about new Bengals edge defender Boye Mafe. Learn more at MinnilloLawGroup.com. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mo Egger
3/10/26: Mo Egger with Dave “Softy” Mahler of Seattle's KJR

Mo Egger

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 8:15 Transcription Available


Dave “Softy” Mahler is the afternoon host on KJR in Seattle. He joined us to tell us about new Bengals edge defender Boye Mafe. Learn more at MinnilloLawGroup.com. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Machine Shop Mastery
107. How to Buy a Machine Shop Well: Nik and Aaron with Mahler Machining

Machine Shop Mastery

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 54:42


Buying a machine shop from the outside can sound intimidating. For Nik and Aaron of Mahler Machining, it was also an opportunity. In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, Paul sits down with the two partners who acquired a precision machining business in Vancouver, British Columbia after spending nearly a decade in corporate finance and private equity. Instead of continuing to advise businesses from the outside, they decided to own and operate one themselves. Their search led them to manufacturing, and ultimately to Mahler Machining, a shop they believed had the foundation to grow into something much larger. What makes this conversation especially valuable is the playbook they share for buying a machine shop the right way. From structuring the deal with the retiring owners, to spending their entire first year on the shop floor learning the business, to intentionally investing in culture, systems, and leadership, Nik and Aaron walk through how they approached the transition. Their story shows how disciplined operators from outside the industry can successfully step into manufacturing ownership while earning the trust of the team already in place. Since acquiring the business, they've implemented major operational improvements, including adding a third shift, investing in new equipment, building a formal sales engine, implementing ERP, and even completing a tuck-in acquisition of another small shop. The result has been consistent growth while laying the groundwork for entry into aerospace and defense markets. For anyone thinking about buying a machine shop, scaling one beyond the typical owner-operator ceiling, or preparing their own shop for acquisition someday, this episode provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at how thoughtful operators approach the process. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... (0:51) Paul introduces Nik and Aaron from Mahler Machining and explains why their acquisition story matters for the future of the industry (3:29) Growing up together, careers in corporate finance, and the decision to pursue business ownership (6:25) Why manufacturing and precision machining stood out as the right industry to enter (9:50) Structuring the acquisition and navigating the transition (12:25) Why we love SMW Autoblok for workholding (13:12) Learning the business, early operational improvements, and plans for long-term growth (19:21) Why diversification across industries and customers is critical to reduce risk (21:30) Building a disciplined sales engine using CRM, metrics, and persistence (23:58) Developing machinists through partnerships with technical colleges and apprenticeship programs (27:31) Shifting company culture toward learning, psychological safety, and clearly defined core values (31:23) Operational improvements including quality control upgrades and stronger sales efforts (34:47) Grow your top and bottom line with CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) (35:28) Managing change and helping employees adapt to ERP implementation (38:35) Recruiting challenges and building the next generation of machinists (41:20) The unforgettable first day of ownership… (42:32) Investing ahead of growth and building a leadership team for scale (47:12) Integrating employees after acquiring another shop (48:21) Advice for future buyers: go slow in year one so you can move faster later (49:26) Why they remain bullish on the long-term future of precision machining (53:47) Join us at IMTS 2026 in Chicago!  Resources & People Mentioned The Gap and the Gain SMW Autoblok Join us at IMTS 2026 in Chicago!  CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Connect with Nik and Aaron with Mahler Machining Mahler Machine Nik Paukkunen Aaron Kennedy Connect With Machine Shop Mastery The website LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Subscribe to Machine Shop Mastery on Apple, Spotify

The Program
H2 Softy Mahler in Seattle, NFL Free Agency

The Program

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 42:14


A Regular Drill Guest, Softy Mahler in Seattle, joins us to go in-depth on Kenneth Walker!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.