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  Welcome back to the  Dr. Mary Travelbest Guide podcast.   The FAQ: While planning a trip to Taiwan and South Korea, someone I was guiding asked, "Is 911 a universal emergency code worldwide?" I looked into this and found a helpful answer. Here's the answer: 911 is not universal. Abroad, the number differs, and sometimes each service has its own. Commonly: 112 in the EU, 112/999 in the UK and Ireland, 000 in Australia, 111 in New Zealand, 110/119 in Japan, and 112/119 in South Korea. For Europe, 112 is the key number to remember. It works everywhere in the EU, is free, and will connect you to emergency services from any phone. In the UK, both 999 and 112 work. A few country-specific examples matter because they can trip up travelers. Australia's main emergency number is 000; the government says 112 can also be connected from mobile phones there, but 000 is the primary number. New Zealand uses 111 for police, fire, and ambulance services, and 105 for police non-emergencies. Japan uses 110 for police and 119 for fire/ambulance. In South Korea, 112 is for police, and 119 for fire/ambulance/medical emergencies. Tourism guidance says you can ask for an interpreter by saying "English please" or "Interpreter please." What else should travelers know beyond the number? Don't assume 911 works overseas. In some places, it may redirect, but don't rely on it. Know the local emergency number before you travel. Always know your location—hotel, street, intersection, train station, or landmark—for fast communication with emergency operators. When calling, clearly state which service you need: police, ambulance, or fire. Save your embassy or consulate number, but call local emergency services first. If you are in the EU, official guidance notes that 112 is free and available on public and mobile phones. One more thing to consider in my response to the question is that emergency numbers are for urgent danger only. Some countries also have non-emergency numbers. For example, New Zealand uses 105 for non-emergency police matters, while the UK uses 101. Knowing that helps you avoid tying up emergency lines. In summary, solo travelers should memorize 112 for Europe, and always look up the emergency number for each country before traveling. This ensures you are prepared for emergencies wherever you go.   60-second confidence challenge Your challenge today, Confidence Challenge, is to be ready for an emergency: A few smart habits help a lot. Before each trip, put the following items in your phone notes and in your bag: local emergency number, hotel address, embassy/consulate contact, travel insurance emergency line, and one family contact. If your phone is locked, add your emergency contacts and any major medical facts to the lock screen or Medical ID. And know the emergency code in that country. If you like today's Confidence Challenge, my book series delves into safety and security, while moving through the 5 steps to solo travel, from easy to more challenging, with foreign language communication tips. You can find the series at the link in the description.    See Book A for addressing this concern.  Find it on the website​​ at https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com/ or on Amazon. I will be doing pre-orders soon for Book C in the series, so please look out for that.  Today's destination is Naxos, Greece.  The Greek island of Naxos is one of those places that quietly steals your heart. https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/cyclades/naxos/ If you're a woman over 50 thinking about taking a slightly more adventurous step in your solo travel journey, this is your place. Not too crowded, not too complicated, but just enough unknown to stretch you in the best way. Let's start with the journey. I took the Blue Star ferry from Athens around noon, passing through Paros on the way. Round-trip from Athens port was about $85 with a Eurail discount of 30% The ferry ride is part of the experience. It's calm. It's scenic. It gives you time to sit, read, think,  or do nothing at all. And for many of us, doing nothing is the hardest and most valuable skill to relearn. The hotel where I stayed was called the Galina, a short 300-meter walk from the water and beach. It was run by two brothers whose parents founded it over 40 years ago. The room was delightful, and the location was excellent. The breakfast I had the morning before leaving was perfect, featuring all the delicious Greek foods I wanted to try, and I ate my fill. It was included in the room price, which was about $85 US, and it was definitely worth it because I completely relaxed and enjoyed my stay.   During my time on Naxos, I went swimming twice and enjoyed walking around the island. I loved getting lost while exploring the shops selling a variety of merchandise like T-shirts and knick-knacks. it was a treat! I didn't buy anything, but just looking around made me feel great. I also had a nice dinner at a restaurant called Taverna, which cost $21. I ordered shrimp served on a plate with rice and salad, along with skewers of meat (souvlaki). Naxos is not a rush through destination. I swam twice at St. George Beach. I  wandered the old town and got completely lost in the castle area, the Venetian Astro district. And here's something worth questioning: When was the last time you allowed yourself to get lost on purpose? No Google Maps. No urgency. Just curiosity. Because that's where confidence grows, not in perfect plans, but in small uncertainties. I'll talk more about getting lost in my mistakes later on. "On an island, it's usually easy to find your way back" was one of my thoughts while exploring. One of my favorite moments was hiking up St. George Hill, past an abandoned restaurant, to catch the sunset. The place was run down, with graffiti and weeds that made it look cluttered. But the views were magnificent. No crowds. No ticket. Just a view that reminded me why I travel. And then there's the Portara, the Temple of Apollo. Just a 10–15 minute walk from town, sitting dramatically at the edge of the sea. It's iconic—but still peaceful if you time it right.  https://explore-naxosisland.com/places/baco https://www.xwhos.com/record_labels/1/naxos.html One day, something unexpected: a conversation at the beach with an Aussie man who was on the construction project for a bar on the seafront called Baco Seaside, 4.4 stars. You never know who you may run into at the beach. For details, James was 32, bald, and a good storyteller. He has no idea I travel the world and write about it for women like you. We watched each other's belongings when we wanted to go swimming. Never leave your items on the beach unattended. .https://explore-naxosisland.com/places/baco Travel introduces you to people you were never supposed to meet, and yet somehow you do. If I had more time, and you should plan for it, I would visit: More beaches beyond St. George and The museums in the Venetian castle. Here is more of the history you will learn while in the area. Naxos is a Greek island in the South Aegean, the largest of the Cyclades (sic la deeze), spelled Cyclades, a group of islands. Its fertile landscape spans mountain villages, ancient ruins, and long stretches of beach. The namesake capital (also called Hora or Chora) is a port town filled with whitewashed, cube-shaped houses and medieval Venetian mansions. Kastro, a hilltop castle dating to the 13th century, houses an archaeological museum. https://www.xwhos.com/record_labels/1/naxos.html Let's talk about Greek, yes, the language. I tried. I really did for fifteen days on Duolingo. However, I still struggled.And here's the truth: you don't need to be fluent. But you do need to be willing to try—and to feel a little uncomfortable. That's part of Step 5 travel. Greek is harder to learn than I thought. I've been using Greek Duolingo for the past 15 days, but it hasn't helped me as much as I hoped. It has been an experience nonetheless; I've learned a few Greek letters, but I still struggle to pronounce any words. Here are three I practiced.   Gia sas Yah sahs is hello Parakalo is "pah rah kah Lott" is pleased Efharisto is ef hah ree stoh is thank you Don't underestimate Naxos. Give it at least 2–3 nights. Because when a place makes you feel relaxed that quickly, that's rare. If you're building your confidence as a solo traveler in Greece as a Step 5 newbie, Start with a place like Naxos. Easy ferry access Walkable town Safe, welcoming vibe Plenty to do—but no pressure to do it all Are you traveling to check off places on a list… or actually to feel something? Here is why many travelers end up loving Naxos: It gives you sand, swimming, and a real town. It has more of a lived-in, less staged feeling than some headline islands. You can combine beach time, sunset views, old alleys, and inland villages without needing a huge travel plan. Or expense. It works well for people who want Greece to feel pleasant and manageable. When Naxos is not the best pick: Pick Crete if you want the deepest mix of archaeology, cities, dramatic nature, and a longer, road-trip-style island trip. Pick Sardinia if your main goal is exceptional Italian beaches and a larger standalone Mediterranean holiday. Pick Santorini if the caldera views are the whole point. Pick Mykonos if nightlife and scene matter a lot.  Naxos is often the better island for people who actually want to relax and feel Greece, not just check off the most famous name. My missteps: Getting lost in Athens   The hostel manager pointed outside. "Don't go that way when you leave," and I did not ask for details, assuming it was a bad area with a high crime rate. I did get lost a few times nearby, though, finding my way back. I may have walked that way by accident. Here's my detailed story: I found the metro station from the airport, which served the modern, faster blue line. I changed lines at Monastiraki and arrived at Omonia Square, but I got a bit lost. The neighborhood was quite confusing and not very safe, with only small markets around. I felt scared at times. One night after returning from Naxos, it was 9:15 PM and dark when I finally reached the hostel, safe and ready for another day.  AI was used to select some of the suggestions for this episode.   Connect with Dr. Travelbest 5 Steps to Solo Travel website Dr. Mary Travelbest X Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest on YouTube In the news  

Edvard Grieg: The Holberg Suite, V. RigaudonOslo CamerataStephan Barratt-Due, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.557890Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Henry Purcell: The Indian Queen OvertureNorman Engel, trumpetAradia EnsembleKevin Mallon, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.554262Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Planning a trip to Greece in 2026? In this episode of Ouzo Talk, Tom and Nick share their travel plans and practical advice for Australians heading to Greece. From choosing the best flight routes and avoiding Middle East transit hubs to exploring Athens, the islands and hidden mainland gems, they cover everything you need to know before booking your European vacation. Whether you're visiting Greece for the first time or returning to discover more, this episode is packed with travel tips, destination ideas and insights to help you plan the perfect Greek holiday.Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors who helped make this episode possible!Pryor Tzannes & Wallis: https://ptwlaw.com.au/The Greek Providore: https://thegreekprovidore.com.au/Send us Fan Mail Support the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSubscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OuzoTalkFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OuzoTalkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouzo_talk/

John Philip Sousa: Wedding MarchMarine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy Keith Brion, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.559746Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Purcell: Christ is Made the Sure FoundationSt. George's Chapel Choir, WindsorMarlowe Brass EnsembleTimothy Byram-Wigfield, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.557578Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc. SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Berlioz: Harold in Italy, Op. 16, II. March of the PilgrimsRivka Golani, violaSan Diego Symphony Orchestra Yoav Talmi, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.553034Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Im Dezember hatten die Salzburger Festspiele die Besetzung verkündet, jetzt zieht die Mezzosopranistin Elīna Garanča zurück: Zu Ariadne in Strauss‘ Oper „Ariadne auf Naxos“ finde sie keinen geeigneten Zugang, das schreibt sie in einem Statement auf Facebook. Eine valide und mutige Entscheidung für die Kunst statt für die Karriere, findet Hannah Schmidt.

Justin Holland: Carnival of Venice, FantaisieChristopher Mallett, guitarMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.559924Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Alexandre Tansman: Flute Sonatina: I. ModéréThies Roorda, fluteAlessandro Soccors, pianoMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.579045Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

R. Strauss: Stimmungsbilder (Moods and Fancies), Op. 9, I. In Silent ForestsStefan Veselka, pianoMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.557713Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Bridge: ElégieGerald Peregrine, cello Antony Ingham, pianoMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.57455Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

E non tutti gli abitanti del paesino sono contenti della scelta dei pavoni. Ma non solo uccelli dai mille colori. Parliamo anche di cibo, o almeno, parliamo di dove si mangia il cibo e dove poi quindi si paga! A quanto pare in Italia ci sono non pochi problemi con "coperto" e "servizio", ma per fortuna c'e' Raffaele! Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio Do Italians Actually Cook Every Day? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uZDDVBQmgg&t=4s Iniziamo a Punta Marina! Ma dove siamo? Punta Marina e' un piccolo paese sul mare, in provincia di Ravenna. Punta Marina https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punta_Marina_Terme Ravenna e' una citta' molto bella e piena di storia e meraviglie, e si trova in Emilia Romagna. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenna Ma cosa succede a Punta Marina? A quanto pare la piccola cittadina e' stata invasa dai PAVONI! https://www.bluewin.ch/it/attualita/diversi/punta-marina-e-invasa-dai-pavoni-ma-ecco-come-si-e-arrivati-a-questa-situazione-3242248.html Andiamo poi a Roma, ma non per visitare i suoi monumenti. Andiamo al ristorante! In Italia ci sono cose che confondono un po' i turisti. Parliamo di "Coperto". Oggi Raffaele cerca di spiegare a tutti noi, compreso me (Matteo) come funziona, cosa e' e come funziona. Spoiler, non e' sempre semplice! Anzi cambia a seconda delle regioni e spesso delle citta'! Curiosi di sapere la parola "coperto" a cosa si riferisce in partricolare? https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coperto Concludiamo con l'angolo dell'italiano. Parliamo di un modo di dire molto particolare: "Piantare in asso". Raffaele ci racconta tutte le teorie e le ipotesi. Da dove viene e a cosa si riferisce "l'asso"? Forse Naxos, o forse l'asso delle carte? Ma poi perche' Naxos?? Trascrizione Matteo: [0:09] Sempre in giro. Raffaele: [0:23] Eccoci, bentornati. Matteo: [0:27] Bentornati. Sono molto confuso, perché io sto per partire di nuovo. Raffaele: [0:35] Io so che tu sei appena tornato a Milano. Matteo: [0:38] Sì. Raffaele: [0:38] E in che senso stai per ripartire di nuovo? Matteo: [0:41] Eh, dopo aver registrato questo podcast, dopo aver mangiato ovviamente, partirò, partiremo insieme tutti per Treviso di nuovo. ... Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership

In this Memorial Day edition of "The Choral Director's Toolbox," host Dr. William Baker offers practical advice in "I Have a New Job — Now What?" Geared toward conductors beginning new positions in churches, schools, and community ensembles, Dr. Baker shares ten strategies for building trust, establishing professionalism, and creating momentum from the very first day. From handwritten thank-you notes and thoughtful preparation to decisive leadership and clear communication, this episode is filled with practical wisdom for launching a successful tenure. In today's listener question, a community chorus director asks how to design an effective end-of-season survey. Dr. Baker discusses the value of honest feedback, the limitations of anonymous responses, and the importance of asking concise, meaningful questions that lead to useful insight and organizational growth. Today's inspiration is William Billings' spirited "O Praise the Lord of Heaven," performed by The Western Wind from their NAXOS recording "I Am the Rose of Sharon," a lively and distinctly American expression of early choral artistry well suited to the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. Join us for an episode on leadership, first impressions, communication, and the practical foundations of successful choral work. Submit your question to The Choral Director's Toolbox by writing to us at Toolbox@FestivalSingers.org.

John Dunstable: Veni Sancte Spiritus - Veni CreatorTonus Peregrinus Antony Pitts, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.557341Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc. SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Giacomo Puccini: CrisantemiEnsō String QuartetMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.573108Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Francis Poulenc: Les Biches Suite, FP 36b: V. FinalRTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Jean-Luc Tingaud, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.573739Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Peter Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a, May NightsIlya Rashkovskiy, pianoMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.570787Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

F.A. Hoffmeister: Concerto for 2 Horns No. 3, AllegrettoJacek Muzyk, Daniel Kerdelewicz, hornsBuffalo Philharmonic Orchestra JoAnn Falletta, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.574646Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Christopher Ramos is currently serving as Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. He conducts the UVU Wind Symphony and directs instrumental studies within the music education area. He additionally teaches courses in conducting, music education, and music appreciation. He received the DMA in instrumental conducting at The Hartt School, studying with Glen Adsit and Edward Cumming. While at Hartt, he assisted in conducting Hartt's instrumental performing ensembles and the Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble, and as part of the adjunct faculty he taught courses for graduates and undergraduates in conducting, brass methods, diversity and belonging, jazz pedagogy, and in the core music theory sequence. Before Hartt, Chris served as a band director at Dalat International School in Penang, Malaysia where he taught Western classical and jazz music in performing and theory courses across grades 6-12, and his students were invited to perform in international festivals across Southeast Asia. He is also an active scholar working at the intersection of musicology, wind band studies, and music education with his latest publications forthcoming in the Music Educators Journal (NAfME) and the Utah Music Educators Journal (UMEA). In 2022 he received the Goldstein Award from the University of Hartford, and in 2016 he received the Joanne Kealinohomoku Prize from the Society of Ethnomusicology Southwest for his scholarship. He holds additional degrees from the University of New Mexico where he studied with Eric Rombach-Kendall, and from East Texas A&M University (formerly Texas A&M University-Commerce) where he studied with Phillip Clements (conducting), Luis Sanchez (piano), and Mike Morrow (horn). In addition to his conducting, researching, and teaching, he actively performs both on the French horn and at the keyboard. He has produced, performed, and conducted on records for the Naxos, Summit, and Parma record labels, and he has performed in and conducted ensembles in concert halls, stages, forests, and patios across the United States and Asia. An avid supporter of new music, he has been part of numerous commissioning projects for solo horn, chamber ensembles, and wind ensembles. He is a second-place winner in The American Prize for conducting and in 2025-27 he holds the Harry Begian Conductor Scholar Award at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. He is an active member in the College Band Directors National Association, Utah Music Educators Association, Utah Bandmasters Association, National Band Association, American Musicological Society, and National Association for Music Education, and is an honorary member of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia National Music Fraternity.

Johan Svendsen: Norwegian Rhapsody No. 2, Op. 19South Jutland Symphony Orchestra Bjarte Engeset, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.570322Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Today we're joined by David Singer — an internationally acclaimed clarinetist whose remarkable career has taken him from driving a cab in Los Angeles to performing at the White House for Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, and on the stages of Carnegie Hall with legends like Yehudi Menuhin, Yo-Yo Ma, and Rudolf Serkin. A longtime co-Principal Clarinetist with the Grammy-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, David has recorded for Naxos, Deutsche Grammophon, and was recently featured on a landmark reissue with Rudolf Serkin. He's also a beloved professor, chamber music coach, and the author of the new memoir From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall. With a life full of inspiring stories, stunning performances, and deep musical wisdom, David Singer joins us to share his extraordinary journey.https://singerclarinet.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

Consider taking out a paid subscription to The Piano Maven Podcast via our Substack page (https://jeddistlermusic.substack.com/about), which you also can access by clicking on the "Donate" button here: https://rss.com/podcasts/pianomaven Volume 69 in Naxos' slowly but surely growing complete Liszt piano works cycle introduces the fabulous Lisztian Michael Kaykov to the series with a collection of piano pieces based on choral works.Here's a link to the CD: https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9862444--liszt-complete-piano-music-vol-69?srsltid=AfmBOoql6erDpTuGvoYEcfWOJWFvOq1HAO5wuUdgRmwIimE47bqxWhTUHere's a link to Michael Kaykov's 2023 all-Liszt recital at Klavierhaus in NYC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muJLMFwG8CU

Handel: My Heart is InditingThomas Tallis Chamber Choir & Royal Academy ConsortJeremy Summerly, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.557003Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc. SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

J. S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: AriaPi-hsien Chen, pianoMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.550078Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Grieg: String Quartet No. 2 in F Major: I. Sostenuto - Allegro vivaceOslo QuartetMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.550879Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Domenico Scarlatti: Keyboard Sonata in G Major, K.424/L.289/P.374Alon Goldstein, pianoMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.574196Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Alphonse Hasselmans: La Source, Op. 44Judy Loman, harpMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.554347Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Ralph Vaughan Williams: Toccata MarzialeUniversity of Georgia Wind EnsembleJohn P. Lynch, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.572917Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

R. H. Prichard: Alleluya, Sing to Jesus!St. George's Chapel Choir, Windsor Marlowe Brass Ensemble Timothy Byram-Wigfield, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.557578Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc. SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Heitor Villa-Lobos: Choro No. 1, “Choro Tipico”Sonia Rubinsky, pianoMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.555286Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Josef Suk: Serenade in E-flat Major, Op. 6, I. Andante con motoCapella Istropolitana Jaroslav Krček, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.550419Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Johan Fasch: Concerto a 8 in D Major, III. AllegroThomas Reiner, trumpet Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim Sebastian Tewinkel, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.570501Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Elgar: Sevillana, Op. 7Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Keith Clark, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.550086Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Johannes Brahms: Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11, Rondo-AllegroBelgian Radio and Television Philharmonic OrchestraAlexander Rahbari, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.553227Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Edgar Bainton: And I saw a new HeavenChoir of St. John's, EloraNoel Edison, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.557493Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc. SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Albert Ketelbey: DaffodilsRosemary Tuck, pianoMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.574299Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

George F. McKay - An April Suite: Blue Eyed Days of SpringWilliam Bolcom, pianoMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.559143Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Edward Elgar - Serenade, Op. 20 - Allegro PiacevoleCapella Istropolitana Adrian Leaper, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.554161Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Zoltan Kodaly - Hary Janos Suite: Viennese Musical ClockSeattle Symphony OrchestraGerard Schwarz, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.572749Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

George Gershwin - Piano Concerto in F, III. Allegro AgitatoKathryn Selby, pianoSlovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Richard Hayman, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.550295Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Harold Darke - O Gladsome Light, Op. 38Vasari SingersJeremy Blackhouse, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.574416Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc. SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Ottorino Respighi - The Pines of Rome: The Pines of the Villa BorgheseRoyal Philharmonic OrchestraEnrique Batiz, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.553245Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Today's episode serves two purposes: First, I introduce my listeners to a wonderful series first released on Eterna, the East German state record label, entitled “Ein Opernabend mit…” which featured singers, some but not all of them German, active in East Germany between the late 1960s and the early 1980s. Some of these singers are well-known to lovers of great singers, with others much less-so. The quality of the singing varies from release to release, but the very best of these represents singing on the most exalted level. Over the past several years, I have been collecting these (sometimes very rare) recordings and now have nearly all of them in my personal collection. I'll be doing an ongoing Countermelody series featuring these recordings, and present the first such episode today, featuring what is by far the most famous and well-circulated of these recordings, “Ein Opernabend mit Anna Tomowa-Sintow,” which features the beloved Bulgarian jugendlich-dramatisch soprano in some of her core repertoire (from Yevgeny Onegin, Otello, Forza del destino, Ariadne auf Naxos, and Arabella) made in December 1974 with Kurt Masur leading the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig. ATS had recently joined the ensemble at the Staatsoper Berlin (then located in East Germany) and is heard in her creamy, exultant prime. I have supplemented this album with additional material recorded between 1970 and 1993, featuring Tomowa-Sintow in refulgently beautiful (and sometimes quite dramatically alive) excerpts from Così fan tutte, Forza, Die ägyptische Helena, Daphne, and the Vier letzte Lieder. I had a former boyfriend who once dismissed this singer as “garden variety.” All I can say is, if this is garden variety singing, then this is a garden I don't want to leave anytime soon! 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.

Mikhail Glinka - Souvenir d'une Nuit d'été a Madrid, “Spanish Overture No. 2”Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestral Keith Clark, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.550086Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Aaron Copland - An Outdoor OvertureNational Orchestral Institute Philharmonic James Judd, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.559859Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Percy Grainger - Lads of Wamphray MarchRoyal Norwegian Navy BandBjarte Engeset, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.573681Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Sergey Rachmaninov - Prelude No. 2 in B-Flat, P. 23Eldar Nebolsin, pianoMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.570327Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Johann Sebastian Bach - Magnificat in D: Magnificat BWV 243Yale Schola Cantorum and Collegium Players Simon Carrington, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.572161Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc. SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Johann Sebastian Bach - Fugue a la Gigue in G Major (arr. of BWV 577)Ohio State University Wind SymphonyMilton Allen, conductor arr. Gustav HolstMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.572980Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon