Podcasts about Sheldonian Theatre

Before we get into the meat and bones of this episode, an announcement. This podcast will be ending in 2030 and by our calculations, if we carry on the same rate of listens for the next five years, we'll reach 800,000 in total. So dear listener, here is where you come in. Share this podcast with 5 of your friends today and help us reach the 1 million listen mark before we bring this podcast to a close. Simples!Now on with the show, and in today's episode Stuart and William discuss two of those listener questions, beginning with this corker from Jess in Bishop's Tatchbrook, Warwickshire, England - “Random question for you today. Whats the most memorable live musical performance you've seen?”For Stuart, the most memorable performance was Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock in 1969. He goes on to elaborate about the timing of the performance and what he gained from the experience, particularly highlighting Hendrix's improvisational skills.When William interpreted this question, he saw it as being about performances actually witnessed in person, and since he has seen many memorable performances, he finds it difficult to select just one. However after a little internal deliberation he settles on two particular performances. One recent, and one from around 20 years ago. The first was a performance of Beethoven's 5th piano concerto at Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre, where he was amazed by a virtuoso pianist playing entirely from memory. His second pick was seeing The White Stripes at the Shepherd's Bush Empire, where he was impressed by Jack White's stage presence and the duo's chemistry. He also concludes with an action: to see The Flaming Lips live, you won't regret it!After all that musical waffle, Stuart and William then go onto talk through the following question from Brenda in Northumberland, England - “I notice you don't have too many promotional platforms, or try to do too many things. Is this because of time constraints or do you feel doing too many things and having too many offerings for your audience could be a distraction and divide your audience?”Stuart initiates the discussion by explaining that time constraints limit their promotional efforts. He notes that expanding to new platforms can divide audience attention and potentially serve as an excuse for failure.William goes on to describe their recording process, which ensures the podcast is consistently released on time. He emphasises that word of mouth remains their most effective form of promotion.Stuart expands the conversation by expressing his frustration with creatives who constantly launch new channels or ideas rather than committing to one project and seeing it through.Stuart points out for this podcast their listener numbers remain stable even without active promotion, which he sees as a testament to the podcast's success. He prefers maintaining a consistent audience rather than pursuing a boom-and-bust approach that chases listener numbers.William concludes by questioning whether creatives truly understand the implications of having a large audience, suggesting many pursue big numbers without considering the consequences.What do you make of this discussion? Do you have a question that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by sending an email to ⁠thepeoplescountryside@gmail.comSign the Petition - Improve The Oxfordshire Countryside Accessibility For All Disabilities And Abilities: change.org/ImproveTheOxfordshireCountrysideAccessibilityForAllDisabilitiesAndAbilitiesFundraiser For An Extreme 8 All-terrain Wheelchair: justgiving.com/wildmanonwheelsThis podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends podfollow.com/ThePeoplesCountrysideEnvironmentalDebatePodcast, support our work through Patreon patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside⁠. Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside

World Literacy Summit 2025 Over 150 Sessions with over 200 speakers from 80 different countries.This year's conference will take place from April 7-9th at Oxford University.Monday's program will be held in the Sheldonian Theatre with Keynote speakers in the Morning including: Dr Molly Ness Literacy Advocate “When There Are No Bedtime Stories: Obstacles to Children's Literacy Development”Janhvi M. Kanoria Director of EAA Foundation's Innovation Development Education Above All QatarHenry Warren Co-founder of TOTS and Caterpiller CaptionsThe Power of Subtitles: An Educational Journey with Big AmbitionsMichael Crawford Lead Education Specialist, GEDDR The World BankReading in Crisis: A look at Early Grade Literacy in Low- and Middle-Income CountriesFireside chat with the Education Ministers of Qatar, Her Excellency Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater and Philippines Education Secretary Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Manalang AngaraJosh Clark Landmark Schools USA United States United Kingdom The Intersection of AI & LD: Implications and Opportunities for Dyslexia in an AI-Infused WorldSonali Nag Professor of Psychology and Education University of Oxford Supporting Oral Language for Literacy Development: Nuances and ApplicationsSheriff Christopher R. Swanson Founder & Presenter Major Jason Gould Genesee County Sheriff's Office I.G.N.I.T.E.® FROM INCARCERATION TO EDUCATION “The 21st Century's Answer to a Global Crisis.”Empowering the Future: How Non-Profits and Businesses Unite to Drive Global LiteracyJonathan Douglas Chief Executive Officer National Literacy Trust (UK) KPMG (UK) Discussant - TBD Mark Vineis Chief Executive Officer ProLiteracy Worldwide (USA) Denine Torr Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility & Philanthropy Dollar General (USA)Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and Publishing: https://www.mindfilmandpublishing.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-ive-learnt/id153556330Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQjCspxcrSi4yw2YugxBkBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1365850

Synopsis These days if someone goes to all the trouble to write a symphony, they're lucky to hear it performed ONCE – and it might be years before a second hearing. But back in 1791, when Haydn paid his first visit to England, Londoners were so enthusiastic about his new symphonies they asked for repeat performances as soon as possible.  On today's date in 1791 the work we know as Haydn's Symphony No. 92 had its London premiere, and, “by particular desire,” as they phrased it back then, was repeated a week later and again the following month. And when Haydn paid a visit to Oxford University that summer to receive an honorary doctorate, he led a performance of this same symphony at Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre. Ever since, this particular English favorite has been nick-named Haydn's “Oxford” Symphony. Haydn, being a politically astute sort of chap, didn't publicize to his British fans that one of their favorite symphonies was actually commissioned by a French Count who had sponsored a series of Haydn concerts in Paris some five years earlier.  One wonders how the music-loving Count fared during the French Revolution, which was well underway in 1791. Music Played in Today's Program Franz Josef Haydn (1732 - 1808) — Symphony No. 92 (Oxford) (Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra; Adam Fischer, cond.) Nimbus 5269

Continuing highlights from the 2011 Reasonable Faith Tour. Professor William Lane Craig spoke to a capacity audience at Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre. He critiqued Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion and interacted with a panel of academics. The event was Chaired by Professor Peter Millican of Hertford College, and the panel comprised Dr. Daniel Came, Dr Stephen Priest, and Dr John Parrington. Richard Dawkins was invited to defend his book but refused. An empty chair was left for him in case he changed his mind. First broadcast in Nov 2011. More Resources: • For exclusive resources and to support us: USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow Rest of the World: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2021 • For Premier Unbelievable? events and conference: https://www.unbelievable.live • For our regular Newsletter: https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter • For more faith debates: http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable • Twitter https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb • Insta: https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley 

‘His Dark Materials’ author Philip Pullman, talks to Sophie Dahl live from the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford. Philip has a new novel in The Book of Dust trilogy entitled ‘The Secret Commonwealth’, which continues the story of his protagonist Lyra, now aged 20. Philip brings objects that have inspired him including a ‘real’ alethiometer and he also reads an extract from his new book #PenguinPodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the tenth episode of Talking Classical, I thought it would be fun to do something a little different and relive one of my archive interviews I recorded when I was a student. In 2013, I was very lucky to interview the British composer, broadcaster and writer Howard Goodall. Due to Howard's incredibly busy schedule, we met during the interval of a concert his daughter was performing in at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford - we recorded in a rather cozy and small space underneath the theatre itself! In this interview, you'll hear about Howard's experiences of Oxford and his television series The Story of Music, which was being shown on the BBC at the time. Special thanks to: Emily Rees Jones at PBJ Management for kindly arranging the interview. Howard for taking the time out of his very busy schedule to talk to me. Visit Howard's website: www.howardgoodall.co.uk. Watch The Story of Music here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0Y6NPahlDE&list=PLQNuUaKJvEpoP4OTYb2NQ8lihO--M1J99. Howard is an EMMY, BRIT and BAFTA award-winning composer of choral music, stage musicals, film and TV scores. He is a distinguished music historian and broadcaster. In recent years he has been England’s first ever National Ambassador for Singing, the Classical Brit Composer of the Year and was Classic FM’s Composer-in-Residence for 6 years. In the 2011 New Year Honours he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to music education. Subscribe to the Talking Classical Podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes and Spotify. Follow Talking Classical online. SoundCloud – @talkingclassicalpodcast Facebook – @talkingclassicalpodcast Twitter – @tc_podcasts YouTube – bit.ly/2WF4duy Blog – talkingclassicalpodcast.wordpress.com

Hillary Clinton delivers the Romanes Lecture of Hope in the Sheldonian Theatre, 25th June 2018

Jon Stainsby talks to Johana Muskalova about the relationship between music and commemoration and his experience as a performer. Baritone soloist Jon Stainsby performed in the European premiere of Anthony Ritchie's oratorio Gallipoli to the Somme at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on Saturday 2 June 2018. This performance was part of the Remembrance Concert marking the culmination of the Mellon-Sawyer seminar series 2017-18 'Post-War: Commemoration, Reconstruction, Reconciliation'. The concert featured the Parliament Choir, members of the City Choir Dunedin, and the Southbank Sinfonia, conducted by Simon Over

Anna Leese speaks to Niall Munro about her personal connections to commemorations of war and the performance of commemorative music. Soprano soloist Anna Leese performed in the European premiere of Anthony Ritchie's oratorio Gallipoli to the Somme at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on Saturday 2 June 2018. This performance was part of the Remembrance Concert marking the culmination of the Mellon-Sawyer seminar series 2017-18 'Post-War: Commemoration, Reconstruction, Reconciliation'. The concert featured the Parliament Choir, members of the City Choir Dunedin, and the Southbank Sinfonia, conducted by Simon Over.

Conductor Simon Over talks to Rita Phillips about the performance of commemorative musical works. Simon Over, Musical Director of the Southbank Sinfonia, conducted the European premiere of Anthony Ritchie's oratorio Gallipoli to the Somme at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on Saturday 2 June 2018. This performance was part of the Remembrance Concert marking the culmination of the Mellon-Sawyer seminar series 2017-18 'Post-War: Commemoration, Reconstruction, Reconciliation'.

Composer Anthony Ritchie talks to Catherine Gilbert about the relationship between music, war and remembrance in his oratorio Gallipoli to the Somme. The European premiere of New Zealand composer Anthony Ritchie's oratorio Gallipoli to the Somme was performed at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on Saturday 2 June 2018, as part of the Remembrance Concert marking the end of the Mellon-Sawyer seminar series 2017-18 'Post-War: Commemoration, Reconstruction, Reconciliation'. The concert featured the Parliament Choir, members of the City Choir Dunedin, and the Southbank Sinfonia, conducted by Simon Over, as well as soloists Anna Leese (soprano) and Jon Stainsby (baritone). In this interview, Ritchie reflects on the challenges of composing a piece of music commemorating the First World War and how he drew inspiration from a range of texts, including soldiers' diaries, war poetry and song.

Royal Wedding! Lots of music chat! Warhammer 40,000! Quite a packed episode this week - enjoy! -------- - Translation interviews: https://www.youtube.com/user/vagabondvoices  - Dvořák symphony #9: https://open.spotify.com/album/3rFtpJNwxV9DlQd0M3Hmpe  - Elgar Cello Concerto: https://open.spotify.com/album/0b40AMmZPt7sjgw17WGk1s  - The Sheldonian Theatre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldonian_Theatre  - Cornysh (Salve Regina): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oZsENK6Evg  - Eternal Source of Light Divine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPWyQlil8KE  - Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poems-Hazara-Multilingual-Anthology-Collaborative/dp/0983770867/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527117816&sr=8-1&keywords=Poems+for+the+Hazara  - Grand Pianola Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/0XJBseCAaJWXuNNkjICjTU - 40k theories: https://www.youtube.com/user/remleiz  - Lexicanicum: http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Warhammer_40,000  - Simon's latest video about exams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsFk8SKYSDg    Our German phrases - Zehn zahme Ziegen ziehen zehn Zentner Zucker. (Translation: Ten tame goats pull ten pounds sugar.) - Aluminiumminimumimmunität. (that someone is immune to a minimum of aluminum.) - Brautkleid bleibt Brautkleid und Blaukraut bleibt Blaukraut. (Red cabbage stays red cabbage and wedding dress stays wedding dress.) -------- Email us at: spongyelectric@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @DanielJMaw @simonoxfphys and use #Wikicast This week's article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poems_for_the_Hazara  Our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWikicast/  Fan facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/268878873600832/  Fan discord channel: https://discordapp.com/invite/XdjYwex     

Professor Emma Smith lectures on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor.

Professor Emma Smith lectures on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor.

RSC actress Joanne Pearce is an alumna of our Foundation Certificate in History. In her speech for our award cermeony she urged award recipients to ‘mark the moment... go on, climb higher, do more.’ RSC actress Joanne Pearce is an alumna of our Foundation Certificate in History who, on completion of her award, was then accepted into the full-time undergraduate History BA at Oxford University, joining the course in its second year. In her speech for our award cermeony she urged award recipients to ‘mark the moment... go on, climb higher, do more.’

Four students speak of their experience on the Department's undergraduate award courses, and anticipate receiving their award in Oxford's famous and historical Sheldonian Theatre. Four students speak of their experience on the Department's undergraduate award courses, and anticipate receiving their award in Oxford's famous and historical Sheldonian Theatre.

Professor Mapstone is Oxford University's Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education. Each year she welcomes and congratulates the award recipients and their guests, and acknowledges the commitment to study that brings this assembly together. Professor Mapstone is Oxford University's Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education. Each year she welcomes and congratulates the award recipients and their guests, and acknowledges the commitment to study that brings this assembly together. 'Education is a communal experience,' she says, 'and one that invites celebration.'

With Elon Musk, CEO and Product Architect of Tesla Motors and the CEO/CTO of Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX). Elon Musk, the Founder of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, and Chairman of SolarCity, speaks from his own experiences at the forefront of technology and innovation. This inspirational Oxford Martin School presentation at the Sheldonian Theatre covers space travel, electric vehicles and solar energy.

With Elon Musk, CEO and Product Architect of Tesla Motors and the CEO/CTO of Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX). Elon Musk, the Founder of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, and Chairman of SolarCity, speaks from his own experiences at the forefront of technology and innovation. This inspirational Oxford Martin School presentation at the Sheldonian Theatre covers space travel, electric vehicles and solar energy.

A special lecture organised by the Environmental Change Insitute at the Sheldonian Theatre, University of Oxford.

A special lecture organised by the Environmental Change Insitute at the Sheldonian Theatre, University of Oxford.

Philip Pullman delivers a lecture on Grimm at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, as part of the 700th anniversary celebrations for Exeter College.

Melvyn Bragg presents the first in a series of programmes examining the idea of culture and its evolution over the last 150 years. In 1869 the poet and critic Matthew Arnold published Culture and Anarchy, a series of essays in which he argued passionately that culture - 'the best which has been thought and said' - was a powerful force for good. In this first programme Melvyn Bragg visits the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford, where Arnold first unveiled his ideas on the subject, and discovers how Arnold's ideas were refined and rejected by later thinkers. Producer: Thomas Morris.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Prof. Richard Dawkins and Sir Anthony Kenny took part in a discussion titled "The nature of human beings and the question of their ultimate origin". Held at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford in Feb 2012.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Prof. Richard Dawkins and Sir Anthony Kenny took part in a discussion titled "The nature of human beings and the question of their ultimate origin". Held at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford in Feb 2012.

Former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, gives the first in the 700th Exeter College Anniversary lecture series at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford on Africa; the challenges it faces and the opportunities it has.

Former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, gives the first in the 700th Exeter College Anniversary lecture series at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford on Africa; the challenges it faces and the opportunities it has.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu delivers the 2010 Bynum Tudor lecture in which he draws from the experience of overcoming apartheid to point the way to justice and reconciliation in the Middle East. A packed Sheldonian Theatre gave a rousing ovation to Archbishop Desmond Tutu on 10 May 2010, as he delivered the 5th Bynum Tudor Lecture, entitled "Lessons from the truth and reconciliation process for 21st century challenges". The Archbishop drew from the experience of overcoming apartheid to point the way to justice and reconciliation in the Middle East. He encouraged those who were there, especially the young, to take an interest and be involved in these issues. The Chancellor of the University of Oxford, Lord Patten, hailed the Archbishop's contribution to truth, justice and reconciliation as one of the historic moments of our time.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu delivers the 2010 Bynum Tudor lecture in which he draws from the experience of overcoming apartheid to point the way to justice and reconciliation in the Middle East. A packed Sheldonian Theatre gave a rousing ovation to Archbishop Desmond Tutu on 10 May 2010, as he delivered the 5th Bynum Tudor Lecture, entitled "Lessons from the truth and reconciliation process for 21st century challenges". The Archbishop drew from the experience of overcoming apartheid to point the way to justice and reconciliation in the Middle East. He encouraged those who were there, especially the young, to take an interest and be involved in these issues. The Chancellor of the University of Oxford, Lord Patten, hailed the Archbishop's contribution to truth, justice and reconciliation as one of the historic moments of our time.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu delivers the 2010 Bynum Tudor lecture in which he draws from the experience of overcoming apartheid to point the way to justice and reconciliation in the Middle East. A packed Sheldonian Theatre gave a rousing ovation to Archbishop Desmond Tutu on 10 May 2010, as he delivered the 5th Bynum Tudor Lecture, entitled "Lessons from the truth and reconciliation process for 21st century challenges". The Archbishop drew from the experience of overcoming apartheid to point the way to justice and reconciliation in the Middle East. He encouraged those who were there, especially the young, to take an interest and be involved in these issues. The Chancellor of the University of Oxford, Lord Patten, hailed the Archbishop's contribution to truth, justice and reconciliation as one of the historic moments of our time.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu delivers the 2010 Bynum Tudor lecture in which he draws from the experience of overcoming apartheid to point the way to justice and reconciliation in the Middle East. A packed Sheldonian Theatre gave a rousing ovation to Archbishop Desmond Tutu on 10 May 2010, as he delivered the 5th Bynum Tudor Lecture, entitled "Lessons from the truth and reconciliation process for 21st century challenges". The Archbishop drew from the experience of overcoming apartheid to point the way to justice and reconciliation in the Middle East. He encouraged those who were there, especially the young, to take an interest and be involved in these issues. The Chancellor of the University of Oxford, Lord Patten, hailed the Archbishop's contribution to truth, justice and reconciliation as one of the historic moments of our time.