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Ladies and gentlemen, with honesty, tenderness and, yes, sometimes humor, the film Facing the Wind invites viewers into the lives of people with Lewy body dementia and their caregivers…real people in real time. FACING THE WIND, a sixty-minute documentary film, reveals how a mutual support community can be an antidote to despair, letting people know they are not alone. You will follow their journey, laughing and crying with them, while taking an unflinching look at dementia care with its overwhelming and isolating aspects. The struggle is real, but so is the love. Ladies and gentlemen, Lewy body dementia is not a rare disease. It affects more than 1.4 million people in America. It is the second most common form of dementia, but it still being misdiagnosed. Alzheimer's disease is the gradual decline of memory as Lewy body dementia is the roller coaster ride with ups and downs. One moment the patient can be fully present and lucid and the next be completely lost or deal with hallucinations from mild to severe. There is no cure, but this very powerful film documentary is not for those suffering with Lewy body dementia, but for the people who care for them. Many spouses and family members are thrust into being a caregiver and navigating the vast ocean of the unknown. FACING THE WIND is a starting place for caregivers and to know that it's ok to not be ok. Head over to LewyBodyResourceCenter.org for more information. If your loved one was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, you are not alone and there are resources right now that can help you. Mary Lou Falcone, author of the book, “I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia”. Mary Lou Falcone, author of I DIDN'T SEE IT COMING: Scenes of Love, Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia, is internationally known as a classical music publicist/strategist who for 50 years has helped guide the careers of celebrated artists – Van Cliburn, Gustavo Dudamel, Renée Fleming, Sir Georg Solti, James Taylor – and advised many institutions including Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic. Combining communication skills with her background as a performer and educator, she now adds another layer: advocate for Lewy body dementia (LBD) awareness. Her late husband, the illustrator/painter Nicky Zann who died from LBD in 2020, was the catalyst for her book. She is also an Executive Producer of a new documentary film about LBD entitled Facing the Wind, a love story about people with Lewy body dementia, the spouses who care for them, and the remarkable community where they find sustenance and support. #lewybodydementia #lewybody #dementia #alzheimersdisease #alzheimers #parkinsonsdisease #brainhealth #medicine #filmdocumentary #documentary #health #wellness #caregiving #caregivers
Ladies and gentlemen, with honesty, tenderness and, yes, sometimes humor, the film Facing the Wind invites viewers into the lives of people with Lewy body dementia and their caregivers…real people in real time. FACING THE WIND, a sixty-minute documentary film, reveals how a mutual support community can be an antidote to despair, letting people know they are not alone. You will follow their journey, laughing and crying with them, while taking an unflinching look at dementia care with its overwhelming and isolating aspects. The struggle is real, but so is the love. Ladies and gentlemen, Lewy body dementia is not a rare disease. It affects more than 1.4 million people in America. It is the second most common form of dementia, but it still being misdiagnosed. Alzheimer's disease is the gradual decline of memory as Lewy body dementia is the roller coaster ride with ups and downs. One moment the patient can be fully present and lucid and the next be completely lost or deal with hallucinations from mild to severe. There is no cure, but this very powerful film documentary is not for those suffering with Lewy body dementia, but for the people who care for them. Many spouses and family members are thrust into being a caregiver and navigating the vast ocean of the unknown. FACING THE WIND is a starting place for caregivers and to know that it's ok to not be ok. Head over to LewyBodyResourceCenter.org for more information. If your loved one was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, you are not alone and there are resources right now that can help you. Mary Lou Falcone, author of the book, “I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia”. Mary Lou Falcone, author of I DIDN'T SEE IT COMING: Scenes of Love, Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia, is internationally known as a classical music publicist/strategist who for 50 years has helped guide the careers of celebrated artists – Van Cliburn, Gustavo Dudamel, Renée Fleming, Sir Georg Solti, James Taylor – and advised many institutions including Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic. Combining communication skills with her background as a performer and educator, she now adds another layer: advocate for Lewy body dementia (LBD) awareness. Her late husband, the illustrator/painter Nicky Zann who died from LBD in 2020, was the catalyst for her book. She is also an Executive Producer of a new documentary film about LBD entitled Facing the Wind, a love story about people with Lewy body dementia, the spouses who care for them, and the remarkable community where they find sustenance and support. #lewybodydementia #lewybody #dementia #alzheimersdisease #alzheimers #parkinsonsdisease #brainhealth #medicine #filmdocumentary #documentary #health #wellness #caregiving #caregivers
Die Achte ist Gustav Mahlers am seltensten aufgeführte Symphonie, denn sie ist die spektakulärste und fordert ein Massenaufgebot an Sängern und Instrumentalisten. Bei der Uraufführung waren 1028 Mitwirkende auf dem Podium. Mit einzigartigem Aufwand realisiert der Komponist seine hochfliegenden Pläne. Die Textgrundlage bildeten der katholischen Pfingsthymnus „Veni Creator Spiritus“ und die Schluss-Szene von Goethes Faust – die Anrufung des Heiligen Geists also, und die Apotheose der Erlösung durch die Liebe. Im Musiksalon versucht Wilhelm Sinkovicz heute Pfade durch das Dickicht dieses rätselhaften Werks zu bahnen.
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Introduction: In this episode, we delve into the profound journey of Mary Lou, a dedicated caregiver to her husband, the renowned artist and rocker, Nicholas ‘Nicky' Zann. Mary Lou candidly shares their story of navigating life with Lewy body dementia, shedding light on the challenges, resilience, and the importance of understanding and support. Key Points Covered: Understanding Lewy Body Dementia (LBD): Mary Lou describes how LBD differs from Alzheimer's, with fluctuating symptoms affecting memory and behavior. It's a condition affecting 1.4 million Americans and 11 million globally, though it remains relatively less known. The Caregiver's Perspective: Mary Lou emphasizes the need to meet the person with dementia where they are, suspending personal needs to prioritize theirs. Caregiving is described as improvisation, requiring adaptability and a willingness to accept failures. Lessons in Forgiveness and Vulnerability: She reflects on her book, “I Didn't See it Coming, Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia,” as a journey of reconciliation with herself as a caregiver. Forgiveness and vulnerability are central themes, offering insights into the complexities of caregiving. Nicky's Messages and Final Moments: Mary Lou shares Nicky's enduring messages and the profound experience of understanding his needs in his final moments. She highlights the transformative potential of grief, turning it into catharsis. Raising Awareness and Encouraging Support: Mary Lou advocates for greater awareness of Lewy body dementia, urging celebrities and public figures to help shine a light on this condition. She underscores the importance of creating supportive communities for family caregivers. Notable Quotes from Mary Lou: “You have to join the person where they are, you can't expect them to come to you in their former state. It's just not possible.” “Suspend what you need and give them what they need.” “Grief doesn't have to be your nemesis, it can be your catharsis.” Closing Thoughts: Mary Lou concludes by emphasizing the moments of light and hope amidst the challenges of caregiving. Her story serves as an inspiration and a call to action for increased understanding and support for those affected by Lewy body dementia. ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR Mary Lou Falcone is internationally known as a classical music publicist/strategist who for 50 years has helped guide the careers of celebrated artists – Van Cliburn, Gustavo Dudamel, Renée Fleming, Sir Georg Solti, James Taylor – and advised many institutions including Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, and Vienna Philharmonic. Combining communication skills with her background as a performer and educator, she now adds another layer: advocate for Lewy body dementia (LBD) awareness. Her late husband, the illustrator Nicky Zann, who died from LBD in 2020, was the catalyst for this, her first book. Nicholas ‘Nicky' Zann, the inspiration for this book, was a popular 1950s rock 'n' roll musician who became a world-renowned cartoonist, illustrator, and painter. His work hangs in the permanent collection of London's Victoria and Albert Museum, and the illustrations featured throughout this book come from his bestselling fortune-telling card game, The Answer Deck. Visit Mary Lou's website HERE. Buy her book HERE.
It's the Stage Door Athletic Preview Show!Jack sits Rob down in the Clubhouse to give him a 101 in American Football and talk through all the big issues ahead of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Sunday.Will Patrick Mahomes claim his third Super Bowl ring? Will Christian McCaffrey cap of a fine season and steal it for the 49ers? And the biggest question of all…will Taylor Swift make it from a concert in Japan to be in the stands cheering on partner Travis Kelce?This and more as a surprise guest and friend of the pod, Sam Williams, pops in to give his predictions for the big game.Share your Super Bowl watch party pics and comment on socials at @stagedoorathletic Follow Sam's amazing YouTube Vlog @SamWilliamsVlogs and on TikTok @SamWilliams1Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw CameronProducer: James CourtEdited by: Rob Shaw CameronDesign by: Charlie Finn@jackloxton1 @robshawcameron@thecourtofjames @finn__studioStage Door Athletic is a [non]fiction PEOPLE Podcast© Robert Shaw Cameron, Jack Loxton and James CourtPRS Licence Reference: LE-0031956Music:Bear Down Chicago Bears by Chicago Symphony Chorus, Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Sir Georg Solti ℗ 2017 Decca Music Group LimitedNFL on FOX Theme by Soundtrack Guru ℗ 2020 RAWsession Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A delightful Saturday crossword by Carolyn Davies Lynch and Jeff Chen - edited adroitly, as always, by Will Shortz. Your intrepid cohosts had vastly different experiences solving today's puzzle, but they both agreed that it contained a cornucopia of clever clues. Deets inside, as well as the winner of this week's JAMCOTWA (Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week Award™️).Show note imagery: Sir Georg SOLTI, conductor extraordinaireContact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Happy New Year to all of our millions of Happy Listeners all over the world.This year's performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 features the famous Sir Georg Solti's stellar performance of this classic.As we get even deeper into Revelation 7 (6th Seal) we hope the world re-discovers Christ and returns to Him, the only person whose name can save us from ourselves and Satan's demonic plan.Would it really hurt everyone to return to church on Sunday? What's the worst that could happen?
Brain Talk | Being Patient for Alzheimer's & dementia patients & caregivers
Classical music publicist, educator, performer, and dementia advocate Mary Lou Falcone joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss her book, I Didn't See It Coming. In this memoir of “love, loss, and Lewy Body dementia,” Falcone details the caregiving journey for her late husband, Nicholas ‘Nicky' Zann, whose illustrations introduce each chapter. Falcone is an internationally known classical music publicist/strategist who has helped guide the careers of celebrated artists like Van Cliburn, Gustavo Dudamel, Renée Fleming, Sir Georg Solti, and James Taylor for fifty years. She's also advised institutions like Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, and Vienna Philharmonic. Combining her communication skills with her background as a performer and educator, she now advocates for Lewy body dementia awareness by sharing her story. Watch the live talk to learn more about her caregiving journey with Lewy Body dementia and her experience writing this memoir. ___ If you loved watching this Live Talk, visit our website to find more of our Alzheimer's coverage and subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beingpatient.com/ Follow Being Patient: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Being_Patient_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingpatientvoices/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatientalzheimers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/being-patient
My co-host , Don, and I have been blessed with so many amazing guests, but truth be told, our 81st guest, Mary Lou Falcone , ranks as one of our very favorites!! We fell in love with this EXTRAORDINARY woman and we have no doubt you will, too.For over 50 years, Mary helped guide the careers of celebrated artists – Van Cliburn, Gustavo Dudamel, Renée Fleming, Sir Georg Solti, James Taylor – and advised many institutions including Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic. Then combining communication skills with her background as a performer and educator, she now adds another layer: advocate for Lewy body dementia (LBD) awareness.Mary became a caregiver when her father had a massive stroke. She was 10 years old. The experience prepared her for the day, many years later, when her husband, a world-renowned cartoonist, illustrator, painter, and 1950s rocker, Nicholas 'Nicky' Zann, was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Nicky, who died from LBD in 2020, was the catalyst for Mary's first book, I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia. "Mary Lou Falcone is an expert storyteller. After years of telling other people's stories, she now tells her own compelling story." Friend and client, James Taylor. In her memoir of love, loss, and Lewy body dementia (LBD), Mary Lou Falcone takes readers on a cathartic journey of caregiving that is filled with hope, laughter, and tears, making stops along the way for music, romance, and surprises. Written to inspire and give hope, Mary Lou unflinchingly shares in detail her late husband's struggle with LBD, providing informative, compassionate, and inspiring insights into dementia. As she emerges transformed and energized, so will you after reading I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia . Learn about Lewy Body Dementia, why it is difficult to diagnose, and the special challenges faced by caregivers. Enjoy Episode 81!!Love conquers alz,Susie xoSupport the showJOIN THE MOVEMENT FOR NURSING HOME REFORM BY SUPPORTING THE COMPLETION OF OUR DOCUMENTARY "NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE" BY MAKING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION THROUGH THE NATIONAL CONSUMER VOICE HERE or GO FUND ME Follow us on Twitter, FB, IG, & TiK Tok
My co-host , Don, and I have been blessed with so many amazing guests, but truth be told, our 81st guest, Mary Lou Falcone , ranks as one of our very favorites!! We fell in love with this EXTRAORDINARY woman and we have no doubt you will, too. For over 50 years, Mary helped guide the careers of celebrated artists – Van Cliburn, Gustavo Dudamel, Renée Fleming, Sir Georg Solti, James Taylor – and advised many institutions including Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic. Then combining communication skills with her background as a performer and educator, she now adds another layer: advocate for Lewy body dementia (LBD) awareness. Mary became a caregiver when her father had a massive stroke. She was 10 years old. The experience prepared her for the day, many years later, when her husband, a world-renowned cartoonist, illustrator, painter, and 1950s rocker, Nicholas 'Nicky' Zann, was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Nicky, who died from LBD in 2020, was the catalyst for Mary's first book, I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia. "Mary Lou Falcone is an expert storyteller. After years of telling other people's stories, she now tells her own compelling story." Friend and client, James Taylor. In her memoir of love, loss, and Lewy body dementia (LBD), Mary Lou Falcone takes readers on a cathartic journey of caregiving that is filled with hope, laughter, and tears, making stops along the way for music, romance, and surprises. Written to inspire and give hope, Mary Lou unflinchingly shares in detail her late husband's struggle with LBD, providing informative, compassionate, and inspiring insights into dementia. As she emerges transformed and energized, so will you after reading I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia . Learn about Lewy Body Dementia, why it is difficult to diagnose, and the special challenges faced by caregivers. Enjoy Episode 81!! Love conquers alz, Susie xo Support the show JOIN THE MOVEMENT FOR NURSING HOME REFORM BY SUPPORTING THE COMPLETION OF OUR DOCUMENTARY "NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE" BY MAKING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION THROUGH THE NATIONAL CONSUMER VOICE HERE or GO FUND ME Follow us on Twitter, FB, IG, & TiK Tok
Today on the podcast, you'll hear from Mary Lou Falcone, Founder and owner of M.L. Falcone, Public Relations Mary Lou Falcone is internationally known as a classical music publicist/strategist who for 50 years has helped guide the careers of celebrated artists – Van Cliburn, Gustavo Dudamel, Renée Fleming, Sir Georg Solti, James Taylor – and advised many institutions including Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic. Combining communication skills with her background as a performer and educator, she now adds another layer: advocate for Lewy body dementia (LBD) awareness. Her late husband, the illustrator Nicky Zann who died from LBD in 2020, was the catalyst for this her first book. This conversation was so inspiring to me - Mary Lou has SO MUCH wisdom to share for musicians today about seeing opportunities, about learning on the job, about taking agency, about integrity and kindness and paying it forward. She has such beautiful words about caregiving, and she relates it so beautifully to what we do in so many realms of our lives. I wanted her to keep talking forever. The book, I Didn't See it Coming, came out October 3 and I recommend it highly, but first please listen to this beautiful conversation. Mary Lou's website is https://maryloufalcone.com/ Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! Or you could hop on a short call with me to brainstorm your next plan. I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!
Mary Lou Falcone is the Queen of Classical Music PR and Strategy. Over a 50+ year career she has represented many world famous artists including Van Cliburn, Renee Fleming, Sir Georg Solti and James Taylor. She has also represented and advised many classical music institutions including Carnegie Hall, Los Angeles Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic. She has now written a book and become an advocate for Lewy Body Dementia, a condition that took her husband, called "I Didn't See It Coming". My featured song is “My Love” from Robert's album Bobby M and the Paisley Parade. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click hereTo Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with Mary Lou:www.maryloufalcone.comHer book: I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comPGS Store - www.thePGSstore.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com
In a series of four Decca Icons podcasts, Gramophone's James Jolly explores the artistry of four major recording musicians with Rob Cowan, Jed Distler and Richard Fairman. Focusing on recordings in the Decca catalogue, the series turns the spotlight on Bernard Haitink, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Sir Georg Solti and, this week, Benjamin Britten. Each podcast is accompanied by a special Apple Music playlist. In this final podcast, James talks to the Financial Times and Gramophone critic Richard Fairman about this towering figure in British musical life. Britten recorded for Decca, as composer, pianist and conductor, for most of his adult life and left a peerless catalogue of recordings, including one of the classics of the gramophone, the War Requiem.
In this third in our series of Decca Icons podcasts, James talks to the critic and broadcaster Rob Cowan about the Hungarian-born Sir Georg Solti who made his first recording for Decca in 1947 and remained a Decca artist until his death in 1997, leaving an extraordinary recorded legacy. The podcast is accompanied by a special Apple Music playlist which you can find at Gramophone's website.
In a series of four Decca Icons podcasts, Gramophone's James Jolly explores the artistry of four major recording musicians with Rob Cowan, Jed Distler and Richard Fairman. Focusing on recordings in the Decca catalogue, the series turns the spotlight on Bernard Haitink, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Sir Georg Solti and Benjamin Britten. Each podcast is accompanied by a special Apple Music playlist. In this second podcast, James talks to the New York-based critic, composer, broadcaster and piano enthusiast Jed Distler about the Russian-born pianist and conductor, Vladimir Ashkenazy.
In a series of four Decca Icons podcasts, Gramophone's James Jolly explores the artistry of four major recording musicians with Rob Cowan, Jed Distler and Richard Fairman. Focusing on recordings in the Decca catalogue, the series turns the spotlight on Bernard Haitink, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Sir Georg Solti and Benjamin Britten. Each podcast is accompanied by a special Apple Music playlist. In this first podcast, Rob and James talk about the great Dutch conductor who, during a long career, headed up ensembles and opera house in Amsterdam, London, Glyndebourne, Dresden and Chicago, as well as being a much sought-after guest, and left a vast recorded catalogue.
Grab a 2x4 for the gazebo, it's A VERY MERRY BRIDESMAID (2021), but... Let's get back to the ugly Christmas sweater bachelor party ... THEME: "Fuck You If You Don't Like Christmas," from Crudbump, by Drew Fairweather PART ONE Meet me at the gazebo ... Sleepytime ... Bright Lights, Big Sweater ... O'Henry ≠ Bierce ... Long trip, short distance ... Self-improvement procrastination ... Christmas Eve/Day weddings/birthdays ... Knifed by your own brother ... PART TWO Join the Patreon, hear the Fascist Date story ... Inside the Game ... Drizzle, the condom ... Institutional Haley Joel Osment bias ... Cast Rundown ... The Expositional Challenge ... Plot Mop-Up: Paul, Julia and real estate; Julia, the Reasonable Bridezilla, and a bespoke dress ... Berating clerks in Jeb Mode ... Dress delivery epilogue ... "Tree amateur," Emily Osment directed and the Earnest Hallmark style ... PART THREE Spot the Angel: Nana and multigenerational haunting ... Get out and see some of the world only for a little bit ... Dad's health issues ... How a Hallmark executive sees the world ... Eat Your Heart Out: Lobster stuffed with tacos; Argentinian Christmas cookies; load-bearing hot cocoa; concluding birthday cake; the Bears lost; empty beer bottles ... The Hallmark Expanded Universe: Episodes: 1, 27, The Best Fries in the City, 4, 60, 125, the most important gazebo since "Stargazeboing at the Time Comet", 70 ... PART FOUR Overdetermined: Not really; overdetermined false starts; What Would Your Grandma Do? ... Crossover: Somebody Somewhere, with a Hallmark Script; Chicago Wedding Strike Force ... PART FOUR The Hallmark Voight-Kampff Test: Not really, not Julia, or Paul, real estate buyer, gazebo erector ... Fitzcarraldo ... Rating: 3 ... IMDB Dive: Emily Osment, Annie Potts, Wallace Shawn; Deidrich and In the Dark; Tracy Andreen and Elena Valdez ... One of the Elite Princesses in the World Renowned Royal Court of the Tournament of Roses Parade Presented by Honda ... Gift-wrap punking our female lead ... Minor Emergency with Gordie LaSalle ... Merry Christmas! All other music by Chris Collingwood of Look Park and Fountains of Wayne, except: "Orchestral Sports Theme" by Chris Collingwood and Rick Murnane and Mozart's "Sequentia Rex Tremendae - Requiem In D Minor, K 626" performed by the Vienna Philharmonic and Chorus, conducted by Sir Georg Solti. Buy our show artist Caitlin Fitz Gerald's excellent book: Here.
Synopsis Today's date marks the anniversary of one of the most famous – and notorious – premieres in the history of classical music, that of Stravinsky's Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring), in Paris on May 29, 1913. From its first note – sounded by the bassoon at the extreme end of its highest register – Stravinsky's score signaled the start of something radically different. It's also remembered as the occasion of one of the most emotional reactions by any audience: Catcalls and insults were hurled between the composer's supporters and detractors, fistfights broke out, and finally the police were called. There were those, including Pierre Monteux, the conductor of the premiere, who felt the reactions were occasioned more by the dancing and the stage picture than by the music itself. Years later, when Monteux was asked what he thought of the original production, he confessed to everyone's amusement that he actually never saw it, because his eyes were glued to the score. “On hearing this near riot behind me,” he wrote, “I decided to keep the orchestra together at any cost ... I did, and we played it to the end absolutely as we had rehearsed it in the peace of an empty theatre.” Music Played in Today's Program Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971) The Rite of Spring Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; Sir Georg Solti, conductor. London 436 469
Rebecca Miller and I seemed to instantly hit it off and we tended to agree on a lot of topics - a very enjoyable interview to make. We discussed why we both enjoy conducting youth orchestras and how important playing in orchestras is for a young person, we also chatted about the positives and negatives of preparing an orchestra for another conductor, and I heard a fabulous story about Sir Georg Solti conducting the opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony! If you want to hear the bonus mini-episode attached to this episode, why not subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/amiconthepodium, and, for a monthly fee starting from just £5 a month, you can access two new series of interviews, group Zoom meetings with other fans of the podcast and myself, a monthly bulletin about the podcast and my own career as well as articles, photos, videos and even conducting lessons from myself. If you listen via Apple podcasts, please do leave a rating and review - it really helps the podcast get noticed and attract more listeners. If you want to get involved on social media, you can via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/amiconthepodium) or Twitter (@amiconthepodium). This interview was recorded on 13th December 2022 via Zoom.
Franz von Suppè (1819-1895) - Ouvertures1. Leichte Kavallerie 2. Ein Morgen, ein Mittag und ein Abend in Wien (Emanuel Brabec, solo cello) 3. Pique Dame 4. Dichter und Bauer (Emanuel Brabec, solo cello)Wiener Philharmoniker – direttore Sir Georg Solti 5. Banditenstreiche (Jolly Robbers) Berlin Staatskapelle – direttore Otmar Suitner 6. Die schöne GalathéeWiener Philharmoniker – direttore Lorin Maazel
Synopsis Any composer who sets out to write a violin concerto knows that his or her new work will be measured against the famous concertos of the past. But in the fall of 1936, when the Hungarian composer Bela Bartok decided to write a violin concerto, he asked his publisher to send him some recent work of his contemporaries. After seeing what Karol Szymanowski, Kurt Weill, and Alban Berg had accomplished in the form, Bartok set to work, with much input from his violinist friend, Zoltan Szekely, for whom the new concerto was being written. Bartok was in America when Szekely premiered his Concerto with the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Willem Mengelberg. It was only in America, some years later, in 1943, that Bartok first heard his Concerto at a New York Philharmonic concert. He wrote, "I was most happy that there is nothing WRONG with the scoring. Nothing needs to be changed, even though orchestral accompaniment of the violin is a very delicate business." If Bartok was happy with the scoring, he wasn't very pleased with one New York music critic, who wrote that he didn't think the new work would ever displace the great violin concertos of Beethoven, Mendelssohn, or Brahms. "How is it possible to write such an idiotic thing," commented Bartok. "What fool fit for a madhouse would want to displace these works with his own?" Music Played in Today's Program Béla Bartók (1881 - 1945) Violin Concerto No. 1 Kyung-Wha Chung, violin; Chicago Symphony; Sir Georg Solti, conductor. London 411 804
Jenny Beavan has won three Oscars for her costumes for the films Room with a View, Mad Max: Fury Road and Cruella, and has received nine further Academy Award nominations. She was born in London, and her parents were both professional musicians who encouraged her to paint, draw and learn a musical instrument. After studying theatre design, she was invited at the age of just 21 to create the sets for a production of Carmen at the Royal Opera House, conducted by Sir Georg Solti. She also worked on the costumes, which eventually led to her current career. Her credits now include more than 60 films and television series, including a long collaboration with the Merchant Ivory team, on titles such as Howards End and Remains of the Day, as well as Room with a View. Her costumes range from precise period recreations, in films such as The King's Speech, to the post-apocalyptic world of Mad Max and the extravagant 1970s-inspired gowns for Emma Stone and Emma Thompson in Cruella. Along with her Oscars, Jenny has also won four Baftas and two Primetime Emmy awards. She was appointed a OBE in 2017. DISC ONE: Endure from Bach's St Matthew Passion. Performed by Hans Peter Blochwitz and the Chapelle Royale Orchestra, conducted by Philippe Herreweghe DISC TWO: The Stately Homes of England - Noël Coward DISC THREE: Bizet: Carmen / Act 2 - "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée" (The flower you threw at me) Performed by Plácido Domingo and London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Georg Solti DISC FOUR: O Mio Babbino Caro. Composed by Giacomo Puccini and performed by Kiri Te Kanawa and The London Philharmonic Orchestra DISC FIVE: Scream - Caitlin Albery Beavan and Jim Bell DISC SIX: Parking Fines - Joe Lycett from his That's the Way, A-Ha, A-Ha tour DISC SEVEN: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor DISC EIGHT: Radamisto, HWV 12, Act 2: "Ombra cara di mia sposa" (Radamisto) (Beloved shadow of my bride) Composed by George Frideric Handel, performed by Emöke Baráth and Ensemble Artaserse, conducted by Philippe Jaroussky BOOK CHOICE: The Complete Novels of Jane Austen LUXURY ITEM: A cello CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Endure from Bach's St Matthew Passion. Performed by Hans Peter Blochwitz and the Chapelle Royale Orchestra, conducted by Philippe Herreweghe Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Sarah Taylor
Musicologist Dr David Larkin explores Richard Strauss's epic tone poem, An Alpine Symphony (1915) and shows how music can represent and evoke nature and the sublime. With musical excerpts, David shares how Strauss depicts a waterfall, a flowery meadow with cows, a sunrise, a thunderstorm, a hiker reaching an alpine summit, an experience of the sublime, and much more. He explains the historical, philosophical and musical context Strauss wrote and premiered it in and its critical reception across the years. He also gives us some insight into the ideas Strauss had about the meaning of certain sections. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are to perform An Alpine Symphony on March 2 and 3 in Melbourne. Broadcast on 21 February 2023. David Larkin is a Senior Lecturer at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and is a specialist in German music of the nineteenth century. To listen to the full interview as it aired with the music included, listen to the feature segment here: https://www.rrr.org.au/on-demand/segments/uncommon-sense-david-larkin-shares-how-music-can-powerfully-evoke-nature-and-the-sublime To listen to the music at home alongside the podcast, here is the track list of music aired (in order): Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64 - 1. Nacht (Night), Sir Georg Solti https://youtu.be/uLAck30Wxzc Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64 - 2. Sonnenaufgang (Sunrise), Sir Georg Solti https://youtu.be/1-toTyu7bxk Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64 - 3. Der Anstieg (The Ascent), MSO live [2016] https://open.spotify.com/track/4ijWiZHmFFGiqJVr9sknz0?si=6801907735e84f86 Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64 - 6. Am Wasserfall (At the waterfall), Sir Georg Solti https://youtu.be/rddKGQCSf34 Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64 - 7. Erscheinung (Apparition), Sir Georg Solti https://youtu.be/gqSsNiYY-4U Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64 - 9. Auf der Alm (On the mountain pasture), MSO live [2016] https://open.spotify.com/track/4EXiLyML1RTpfZdybnibVx?si=4c96ae6d3dea40e2 Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64 - 13. Auf dem Gipfel (On the summit), MSO live [2016] https://open.spotify.com/track/7tuqOWQutpaTJKZAoePnTF?si=b666707f8cf045df Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64 - 19. Gewitter und Sturm, Abstieg (Thunder and Storm, Descent), MSO live [2016] https://open.spotify.com/track/1aDGTELkAipV9Syb3gLLh5?si=355d3d96e9244584
[@ 3 min] Hurts. Mahomes. Lanza. Ramey. We handicap Super Bowl LVII teams Philly and KC based on their hustle on the opera stage… [@ 21 min] The gold paint is still wet on Sunday night's trophies. Viola Davis is EGOT-ed and Beyoncé has finally won more Grammys than Sir Georg Solti… [@ 31 min] In the ‘Two Minute Drill'… George would do anything for the Villa Verdi, but he won't do THAT... We're back with an all-new show next week when tenor Andrew Morstein goes ‘Inside the Huddle'… Join us! SHOW NOTES Grammys: www.grammy.com/news/2023-grammy-nominations-complete-winners-nominees-list Villa Verdi: www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/05/italian-opera-houses-plan-verdi-shows-to-help-government-buy-composers-home Good Call: www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/opera/that-rossini-company-opera-southwest/article_3bac8022-99bf-11ed-9a38-bf297f7261c9.html GET YOUR VOICE HEARD operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 @operaboxscore IG operaboxscore
C'est à un véritable florilège musical que vous convient Christophe Rousset et Pauline Lambert pour ce dernier épisode de Baroque en stock ! Qui était Werner, le prédécesseur de Haydn au palais Esterházy ? Et qui était Wilhelm Friedemann, le chouchou devenu le fils maudit de Bach ? Qui a composé Water Music et Xerxès, l'un des plus grands tubes de l'histoire de l'opéra ? Quels liens entre Rameau et Mozart, entre Zaïs, Zoroastre et Zauberflöte (La Flûte enchantée) ? Toutes les réponses dans ce dernier numéro de Baroque en stock, un podcast de Radio Classique et des Talens Lyriques. Retrouvez tous les épisodes précédents sur radioclassique.fr ou sur vos plateformes habituelles ! Références musicales (pour le site et pour les plateformes) : Werner, Debora, Ensemble vocal Savaria, Capella Savaria, Pál Németh (dir.) Haydn, Les Saisons, chœur des vendangeurs, Collegium Vocale Gent, Orchestre des Champs-Élysées, Philippe Herreweghe (dir.) Bach, Concerto à 3 clavecins, cordes et continuo, 3e mouvement, Davitt Moroney, Christophe Rousset et Christopher Hogwood (clavecins), Academy of Ancient Music Haendel, Water Music, suite n°1 en fa majeur, ouverture, The English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner (dir.) Haendel, Water Music, suite n°2 en ré majeur, “Alla hornpipe”, The English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner (dir.) Haendel, Water Music, suite n°3 en sol majeur, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin Haendel, Xerxès, “Ombra mai fu”, Andreas Scholl, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Sir Roger Norrington (dir.) Rameau, Zaïs, Entrée en sarabande pour les jeux et les plaisirs, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset (dir.) Rameau, Zaïs, ouverture, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset (dir.) Mozart, La Flûte enchantée, “O Isis und Osiris”, Martti Talvela, Orchestre Philharmonique de Vienne, Sir Georg Solti (dir.) Mozart, La Flûte enchantée, “Der Hölle Rache”, Sabine Devieilhe, Pygmalion, Raphaël Pichon (dir.) Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Synopsis On today's date in 1787, Mozart's opera “Don Giovanni” had its premiere performance in Prague, with Mozart himself conducting. Mozart had arrived in Prague early in October that year, but as singers and instrumentalists alike needed more time than originally planned to prepare his difficult new score, the premiere occurred later than planned. The October 29th premiere was a triumph, and a Prague newspaper reported that Mozart was received with threefold cheers when he entered and left the theater. At the request of Joseph II, the Austrian emperor, “Don Giovanni” was staged in Vienna the following year. The emperor was pleased: “That opera is divine,” he told Mozart's librettist, Lorenzo da Ponte, but, surprisingly, the Viennese audiences didn't seem to like it. Da Ponte quotes the Emperor as suggesting “Don Giovanni” was just too complicated for their taste: “Such music is not meat for the teeth of my Viennese,” he said. In his Memoirs, da Ponte writes: “I reported this remark to Mozart, who replied quietly: ‘Well, give them time to chew on it, then.'” ”He was not mistaken,” continued da Ponte. “At each performance of Don Giovanni the applause increased, and little by little, even Vienna of the dull teeth came to savor it.” Music Played in Today's Program Wolfgang Mozart (1756-1791) Don Giovanni Michele Pertusi (as Leporello); London Philharmonic; Sir Georg Solti, conductor. London 455 500
Franz von Suppè (1819-1895) - Ouvertures1. Leichte Kavallerie 2. Ein Morgen, ein Mittag und ein Abend in Wien (Emanuel Brabec, solo cello) 3. Pique Dame 4. Dichter und Bauer (Emanuel Brabec, solo cello)Wiener Philharmoniker – direttore Sir Georg Solti 5. Banditenstreiche (Jolly Robbers) Berlin Staatskapelle – direttore Otmar Suitner6. Die schöne GalathéeWiener Philharmoniker – direttore Lorin Maazel
Synopsis John Lennon was born on today's date in the year 1940, in Liverpool, England — during a German air raid on that city, as it happened. With three other young lads from Liverpool, Lennon would eventually become world-famous, courtesy of the band he helped formed in 1959 called the Beatles. The Beatles started out in a Liverpool nightclub called the Cavern, playing pop tunes of the day, but soon began performing original material of their own. Before disbanding in 1970, some recognizable elements of classical music were incorporated into some Beatles songs, including a string quartet, a Baroque trumpet, and even an orchestra. And it wasn't just a one-sided exchange: Leonard Bernstein played a Beatles song on one of his “Young People's Concerts” to demonstrate sonata form. Arthur Fiedler performed symphonic arrangements of Beatles tunes at his Boston Pops concerts. And decades after the Beatles disbanded, former member Paul McCartney began composing original chamber works and big concert hall pieces, including a semi-autobiographical “Liverpool Oratorio.” Not surprisingly, some young British and American composers coming of age in the 1960s and 70s credit the Beatles as an influence. One elegant set of solo guitar arrangements of Lennon-McCartney tunes even came from Japan, courtesy of the eminent Japanese composer (and Beatles fan) Toru Takemitsu. Music Played in Today's Program Lennon and McCartney (arr. Toru Takemitsu) Here, There and Everywhere John Williams, guitar Sony 66704 On This Day Births 1585 - Baptismal date of German composer Heinrich Schütz, in Bad Löstritz; 1835 - French composer, conductor and pianist Camille Saint-Saëns, in Paris; 1914 - American composer Roger Goeb, in Cherokee, Iowa; 1938 - Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara, in Helsinki; 1940 - John Lennon (of the Beatles), in Liverpool, England; Deaths 1999 - Jazz vibraphone virtuoso, Milt Jackson, age 76, in New York City; He was a member of the famous Modern Jazz Quartet; Premieres 1826 - Rossini: opera, "The Siege of Corinth," at the Paris Opéra; 1891 - Dvorák: "Requiem," Op. 89, in Birmingham, England; 1896 - Dvorák: String Quartet No. 13 in G, Op. 106, in Prague, by the Bohemian Quartet; 1921 - Janácek: "Taras Bulba" (after Gogol), in Brno; 1955 - Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1, by the Leningrad Philharmonic conducted by Yevgeny Mravinsky, with David Oistrakh the soloist; 1963 - Henze: Symphony No. 4 in Berlin, with the composer conducting; 1980 - Jon Deak: Concerto for Oboe d'amore and Orchestra, by the New York Philharmonic conducted by Zubin Mehta with Thomas Stacy as soloist; 1985 - Anthony Davis: opera "X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X," in Philadelphia; The opera's New York City Opera premiere occurred the following year on September 28, 1986; 1986 - Andrew Lloyd-Webber: musical "Phantom of the Opera," at Her Majesty's Theatre in London; The musical opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theater on January 26, 1988; 1987 - Corigliano: "Campane di Ravello" (Bells of Ravello) for orchestra (a birthday tribute to Sir Georg Solti), in Chicago, with Kenneth Jean conducting; 1992 - David Ott: Symphony No. 3, by the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Symphony, Catherine Comet conducting; 1997 - Robert X. Rodriguez: "Il Lamento di Tristano," by flutist Susan Morris De Jong and guitarist Jeffrey Van, at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis; 1999 - Bolcom: opera "A View From the Bridge," by the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Dennis Russell Davies, cond. 1999 - Michael Torke: symphonic oratorio "Four Seasons," at Avery Fisher Hall in New York, by soloists, chorus, and the New York Philharmonic, Kurt Masur conducting; Others 1973 - Leonard Bernstein gives the first of six lectures entitled "The Unanswered Question," as the Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry at Harvard University. Links and Resources On The Beatles
Having worked with Stéphane Denève on a project together in the summer of 2022, I knew he would be a brilliant guest and a very interesting person to chat with. It helped that we had become friends very quickly indeed! I discovered who his "Yoda" was, he gave a really brilliant answer to Question 7 that I just did not see coming, and I heard how an experience in the "night bar" of the Ritz Hotel, Paris, changed his life! Here is a link to Stéphane's website to see the video we discuss of him assisting Sir Georg Solti in London -https://www.stephanedeneve.com/video/ If you would like to discover a whole lot more about conductors and conducting, why not subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/amiconthepodium, and, for a monthly fee starting from just £5 a month, you can access two new series of interviews, group Zoom meetings with other fans of the podcast and myself, a monthly bulletin about the podcast and my own career as well as articles, photos, videos and even conducting lessons from myself. If you listen via Apple podcasts, please do leave a rating and review - it really helps the podcast get noticed and attract more listeners. If you want to get involved on social media, you can via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/amiconthepodium) or Twitter (@amiconthepodium). This interview was recorded on 15th August 2022 via Zoom.
In this episode, we look at the soundtrack of the 2020 movie of Jane Austen's Emma written by Isobel Waller-Bridge and David Schweitzer. We look at how each of the main characters are given both a theme and instrument and how these themes interweave with each other. We also explore the choreography of the music to match the comedy shown, as well as how the folk and classical music help tell the story through emotions, lyrics, as well as reflecting location and class. Music included in podcast: "Peter and the Wolf, Op 67, No. 3, The Duck" - Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf - Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals, music by Sergei Prokofiev, performed by Czechoslovak Radio Symphony Orchestra & Ondrej Lenard, 1990 "Cosi Fan Tutte, K. 588: "Sento, Oh Dio, Che Questo Piede" - Mozart: Cosi Fan Tutte, music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by Frank Lopardo, Sir Georg Solti, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Olaf Bar, Michele Pertusi, Renee Fleming, Anne Sofia von Otter & David Syrus, 1996 "Emma Woodhouse" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Emma and Mr. Knightley (A Kiss Before They Wed)" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Mr. Knightley" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Mr. Knightley Chases after Emma" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Mr. Knightley is Destroyed" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Badly Done, Emma" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Concerto No. 4 in G Major for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 58, II. Andante con moto" - Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58, music by Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by Glenn Gould, Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic, 1961 "The Proposal (Under the Horse Chestnut Tree)" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "A Chill Draft about the Knees" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Harriet Smith" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Harriet Smith and Robert Martin Meet on the Road" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Walk to Mrs. Goddard's School" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 99 D. 898, II. Andante un poco mosso" - Schubert: Piano Trios, music by Franz Schubert, performed by Frank Braley, Gautier Capucon & Renaud Capucon, 2007 "Harriet Smith and Robert Martin Meet in the Rain" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Frank Churchill Arrives at Hartfield" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Danse Macabre: Op. 40" - Saint-Saens: Danse Macabre, music by Camille Saint-Saens, performed by Philharmonia Orchestra & Charles Dutoit, 1981 "Christmas Dinner at the Westons" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Poor Miss Taylor" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "We Shall Have our Ball" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Emma is Bored" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020 "Mrs. Elton Arrives at Hartfield" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by
Synopsis Franz Liszt, the inventor of the "symphonic poem," wrote 13 of them. The second, "Tasso," had its first performance on today's date in 1849. The occasion was a festival celebrating the 100th birthday of the great German national poet and playwright Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the author of "Faust." The festival was in Weimar, Germany, the city where Goethe died and was buried in 1832. Liszt's "Tasso" was written to serve as the overture to Goethe's drama about the Italian poet "Torquato Tasso," and its premiere performance was conducted by its composer. The main theme of the work is said to be a tune Liszt claimed he heard sung by an Italian gondolier in Venice. One of the more surprising tributes to Goethe occurred not in Germany, but in scenic Aspen, Colorado, when the Aspen Music Festival was founded in Goethe's honor in 1949 – on the 200th anniversary of his birth. The Aspen Music Festival has grown over the years and today draws some 30,000 visitors annually. One of the original founders of the Festival was French composer Darius Milhaud, who taught at the Aspen Music School for many years. This music is from Milhaud's "Aspen Serenade," written in 1957. More recently, during conductor David Zinman years as the Festival's Music Director, many contemporary American composers, including John Corigliano, Richard Danielpour, Christopher Rouse, and Augusta Read Thomas, have had their works performed – and occasionally premiered – in Aspen. Music Played in Today's Program Franz Liszt (1811-1886) –Tasso (Orchestre de Paris; Sir Georg Solti, cond.) London 417 513 Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) –Aspen Serenade, Op 361 (Stuttgart Radio Symphony; Gilbert Varga, cond.) CPO 999114
Synopsis On today's date in 1869, a visitor to Boston's Back Bay could have marveled at a huge, specially-erected wooden structure sporting American flags and surrounded by a mini-village of peanut vendors and lemonade stands. Inside, an orchestra of 1000 sat surrounded by a chorus of 10,000. Over the stage hung giant portraits of Handel and Beethoven, and higher yet depictions of two angels gazing heavenwards by a banner reading “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.” This June 19th concert marked the end of a 5-day Jubilee Festival of Music and Reconciliation, as America tried to mend the wounds caused by its recent Civil War. Former Union General and current President Ulysses S. Grant was on hand, and the New York Times opined that the Festival offered proof that, “our people can think of something beyond … the almighty dollar.” During the Festival, the massive orchestra and chorus performed selections ranging from “classical” works by Bach and Mozart to more recent works by Meyerbeer and Verdi. A review by John S. Dwight, Boston's leading music critic of that day, found the immense chorus “glorious and inspiring” and the huge orchestra “splendid.” However, he dismissed a performance of Verdi's “Anvil Chorus,” accompanied by 100 real anvils, as a “childish, trivial thing for such a grand occasion.” Music Played in Today's Program Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791 -1864) –Coronation March, from Le Prophète (New York Philharmonic; Leonard Bernstein, cond.) Sony 46709 Giuseppe Verdi (1813 - 1901) –Anvil Chorus, from Il Trovatore (Chicago Symphony and Chorus; Sir Georg Solti, cond.) London 466 075
制作本期节目的时候,已经是北京朝阳区居民居家的第 7 天,集体核酸的第 4 轮,更是上海居民熬过的第 2 个月。我们不知道大家都是如何在这样的状况下,平复自己不断波动的情绪,或许我们可以把目光转移到更久、更远的地方,比如历史里、虚构的世界甚至地下世界里。本期节目,我们从两部影像作品出发,一部考古题材电影《发掘》(The Dig),一部由陈丹青老师讲述北朝墓葬壁画的影像作品《线条的盛宴》,展开去聊一聊历史与当下,时间与生死,以及在时间长河中那些被发掘的与被埋葬的。重新确认并守护好那些微小而顽强的火光。当我们将目光投向远方的时候,我们的心其实从来未曾离开过当下。【欢迎加入听友群】入群方式 A:微信添加小助手 Amber (ID: hellomarcast),拉你入群入群方式 B:关注公众号「午夜飞行」 (ID: midnightflyfly),回复「听友群」三个字,即可获取入群通道【节目主播/制作】VC (微博: @VividCrystal https://weibo.com/u/1241505120 )节目微博:@午夜飞行Official https://weibo.com/u/7298580324公众号:午夜飞行【本集涉及作品】1. 电影《发掘》(The Dig) Netflix 20212. 陈丹青《线条的盛宴》 看理想3. 王瑞芸《西方艺术三万年》 看理想4. CCTV《故事里的中国》第三季 20220508 樊锦诗【参考资料】1.《发掘》里被湮没的女性故事:萨顿胡遗址背后的女性们https://movie.douban.com/review/13639270/2.The British Musume - Curator's Corner:萨顿胡船藏头盔(中文字幕)https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1of4y1s7X9?spm_id_from=333.337.search-card.all.click【本集音乐】All music credits to:1. Concerto No.3 In D Minor After Alessandro Marcello, Bwv 974 Ii. Adagio - 坂本龍一2. Má vlast (My Fatherland):No. 2. Vltava (Moldau) - Rafael Kubelík,Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks3. Symphony No.40 in G minor K.550:4. Finale (Allegro assai) - Sir Georg Solti,Chamber Orchestra of Europe4. The Dig 电影原声 - Stefan Gregory http://www.stefangregory.com.au/【关于节目】「午夜飞行」是一档关注旅行、城市、文化和生活的播客节目,由 VC 主持/制作,力求用声音将多彩的城市故事带给你。微博:@午夜飞行Official / 公众号:午夜飞行 本播客由 Marcast Media 制作出品。也欢迎你订阅收听 Marcast 旗下的其他播客节目,微博/公众号:@Marcast,商务合作联系:hello@marcastmedia.com https://weibo.com/u/2743283854
Franz von Suppè (1819-1895) - Ouvertures1. Leichte Kavallerie 2. Ein Morgen, ein Mittag und ein Abend in Wien (Emanuel Brabec, solo cello) 3. Pique Dame 4. Dichter und Bauer (Emanuel Brabec, solo cello) Wiener Philharmoniker – direttore Sir Georg Solti 5. Banditenstreiche (Jolly Robbers) Berlin Staatskapelle – direttore Otmar Suitner 6. Die schöne GalathéeWiener Philharmoniker – direttore Lorin Maazel
[@ 2 min] This week, a personal hero of Oliver's is inducted into the OBS Hall of Fame. A few hints: he's one of his generation's pioneering Rossini singers, he's from Queens, and Sir Georg Solti once told him that he has Mozart and Verdi in his throat… [@ 35 min] In the ‘Two Minute Drill'… COVID is over… in Atlanta, so you are now free to move to Georgia and vote in their gubernatorial election… operaboxscore.com dallasopera.org/tdo_network_show/opera-box-score facebook.com/obschi1 @operaboxscore IG operaboxscore
Synopsis We tend to think of the Czech composer Antonin Dvorak as a 19th century composer – but he lived a few years into the 20th and one of his major works, his opera “Rusalka,” had its premiere in Prague on today's date in 1901. We also think of Dvorak as primarily a composer of symphonies and chamber works, but forget that in his final years, Dvorak devoted himself chiefly to opera – and for reasons that might surprise us today. In a 1904 interview, given just two months before his death, Dvorak said: “Over the past five years I have written nothing but operas. I wanted to devote all my powers, as long as the dear Lord gives me health, to the creation of opera … because I consider opera to be the most suitable medium for the Czech nation and the widest audience, whereas if I compose a symphony I might have to wait years before it is performed.” Dvorak was gratified that his opera “Rusalka” was a big success at its 1901 premiere and would subsequently become one of his most popular works with Czech audiences, but ironically, outside Czech-speaking lands, most of his other operas, unlike his symphonies, are rarely performed. Music Played in Today's Program Antonin Dvořák (1841–1904) — O Silver Moon, fr Rusalka (Renée Fleming, soprano; London Symphony; Sir Georg Solti, cond.) London 455 760 On This Day Births 1732 - Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn, in Rohrau; 1872 - Russian ballet impresario Sergei Diaghilev, in Gruzino, Novgorod district (Julian date: Mar. 19); Deaths 1880 - Polish composer and violinist Henryk Wieniawski, age 44, in Moscow; 1901 - British composer Sir John Stainer, age 60, in Verona, Italy; Premieres 1723 - Handel: Concerto in F (HWV 331) (Julian date: March 20); 1739 - Handel: Organ Concerto in A (HWV 296a) (Julian date: March 20); 1745 - Rameau: opera-ballet, "Platée," at Versailles; 1784 - Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 16 in D, K. 451, in Vienna, with composer as soloist; 1794 - Haydn: Symphony No. 100 ("Military"), conducted by the composer on his 62nd birthday, at the Hanover-Square Concert Rooms in London; 1841 - R. Schumann: Symphony No. 1 ("Spring"), by Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Felix Mendelssohn conducting; 1901 - Dvorák: opera "Rusalka," in Prague at the National Theater; 1913 - Webern: "Six Pieces" for orchestra, in Vienna; 1932 - Chávez: ballet "Horsepower," in Philadelphia; 1947 - Ulysses Kay: "Short Overture," in New York City; 1949 - William Grant Still: opera "Troubled Island," in New York City; 1951 - R. Strauss: "Munich Waltz," posthumously in Vienna; This music was originally written for the 1939 film; 1961 - Françaix: "L'Horloge de Flore," by oboist John de Lancie, and the Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy conducting; 2001 - Peter Lieberson: Piano Quintet, at Carnegie Hall, by pianist Peter Serkin with the Orion String Quartet; Others 1837 - Franz Liszt and Sigismond Thalberg, the two reigning virtuosi of their day, perform a sort of pianistic "duel" at a benefit concert in aid of Italian refuguees at the Parisian salon of Princess Cristina Belgiojso-Trivulzio. Links and Resources On Antonin Dvořák Video of Renee Fleming singing "Song to the Moon," from "Rusalka"
durée : 00:25:08 - Georg Solti (5/5) - Monument de la direction d'orchestre, Sir Georg Solti fut anobli par la Reine d'Angleterre en 1972 pour ses services rendus à la musique classique. Cette semaine dans En Pistes, nous revenons sur son parcours.
durée : 00:27:14 - Georg Solti (4/5) - Monument de la direction d'orchestre, Sir Georg Solti fut anobli par la Reine d'Angleterre en 1972 pour ses services rendus à la musique classique. Cette semaine dans En Pistes, nous revenons sur son parcours.
durée : 00:26:47 - Georg Solti (3/5) - Monument de la direction d'orchestre, Sir Georg Solti fut anobli par la Reine d'Angleterre en 1972 pour ses services rendus à la musique classique. Cette semaine dans En Pistes, nous revenons sur son parcours.
durée : 00:28:28 - Georg Solti (2/5) - Monument de la direction d'orchestre, Sir Georg Solti fut anobli par la Reine d'Angleterre en 1972 pour ses services rendus à la musique classique. Cette semaine dans En Pistes, nous revenons sur son parcours.
durée : 00:28:25 - Georg Solti (1/5) - Monument de la direction d'orchestre, Sir Georg Solti fut anobli par la Reine d'Angleterre en 1972 pour ses services rendus à la musique classique. Cette semaine dans En Pistes, nous revenons sur son parcours.
Synopsis When you were a kid, did your mother warn you about playing with sharp sticks? Well, conductors play with sharp sticks, and it CAN prove dangerous. In 1976, while conducting Mozart's “The Marriage of Figaro” at New York's Metropolitan Opera, conductor Sir Georg Solti managed to stab himself in the forehead with his own baton during the third act, causing quite a bloody mess. It's said that Solti had already broken two batons during Acts I and II but managed not to hurt anyone. Before batons came into common use in the early 19th century, musicians just used their hands or a rolled-up piece of music paper to keep time. Unfortunately for him, the famous Italian-born French Baroque composer Jean-Baptiste Lully chose to employ a long, heavy staff when he was conducting. He was thumping out the beat during a performance of his own “Te Deum” on today's date in 1687, and, like Solti, must have gotten carried away and accidentally smashed the staff into his toe. He continued conducting, but an abscess soon developed in the self-inflicted wound, followed by gangrene which spread through his lower leg and Lully died a few weeks later. Music Played in Today's Program Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687) — Galliarde, from Trios pour le coucher du Roi (Chicago Baroque Ensemble) Cedille 043
Synopsis On today's date in 1940, the Chicago Symphony helped to celebrate their 50th anniversary with the premiere performance of a specially commissioned symphony from the famous Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. Stravinsky himself was on hand to conduct his “Symphony in C” – a work that attracted a great deal of attention at the time. For starters, writing a symphony in the key of C Major seemed a defiantly anti-modern gesture at a time when Arnold Schoenberg's “twelve tone” method of composition was gaining ground with prominent American musicians and critics. Now, traditionally the key of C Major was deemed a “happy” or “bright” key, but Stravinsky composed his Symphony during one of the unhappiest periods of his life, when his wife, his mother and one of his daughters had all died in rapid succession. “It is no exaggeration to say that in the following weeks I was able to continue my own life only by my work on the Symphony in C,” wrote Stravinsky. “But I did not seek to overcome my grief by portraying or giving expression to it in music, and you will listen in vain, I think, for traces of this sort of personal emotion.” Music Played in Today's Program Igor Stravinsky (1882 – 1971) — Symphony in C (Chicago Symphony; Sir Georg Solti, cond.) London 458 898
Synopsis The REAL story behind Richard Strauss' decision to use a chamber orchestra for his opera “Ariadne on Naxos” – which premiered in Stuttgart on today's date in 1912 – is complicated and a little mundane. We prefer a more “colorful” version that some in Stuttgart have proffered. When a new opera house was being planned for that city, Strauss was asked how large the orchestral pit should be. “Oh, it should hold about 100 players,” he suggested. So, to determine the size required, the architects rather naively asked the local military band to assemble 100 players, have them stand at attention, and measured the amount of space they occupied. Now, soldiers standing at attention take up a LOT less space than an equal number of seated symphonic musicians. And so, the resulting space in the new theater could only accommodate a CHAMBER orchestra. The Stuttgart Opera also wanted to launch their new theater with a brand-new opera commissioned from Strauss. When he learned what had happened, being the eminently practical sort he was, simply wrote his new opera for chamber ensemble of about 40 players. Fact or fantasy, that's how some like to tell it in Stuttgart. Music Played in Today's Program Richard Strauss (1861 – 1949) — Ariadne auf Naxos (Vienna Philharmonic; James Levine, cond.) DG 419 225 On This Day Births 1825 - Austrian composer and conductor Johann Strauss, Jr. (aka "The Younger," or II), in Vienna; 1838 - French composer Georges Bizet, in Paris; 1864 - Russian composer Alexander Grechaninov, in Moscow (see Julian date: Oct. 13); 1923 - Australian composer Don Banks, in South Melbourne; Premieres 1823 - Weber: opera "Euryanthe," in Vienna at the Kärtnertor Theater; 1848 - Verdi: opera "Il Corsaro" (The Corsair), in Trieste at the Teatro Grande; 1875 - Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 23, at the Music Hall in Boston, by the orchestra of the Harvard Musical Association conducted by B.J. Lang, with Hans von Bülow as soloist; 1885 - Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in Meiningen, Germany, with the composer conducting; 1912 - R. Strauss: opera, "Ariadne auf Naxos," and incidental music to "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme," in Stuttgart at the Hoftheater (Kleines Haus), with the composer conducting, and vocal soloists Maria Jeritza (Ariadne), Margarethe Siems (Zerbinetta), and Hermann Jadlowker (Bacchus); A revised version of this work (with a newly composed prologue) premiered at the Vienna Court Opera on Oct. 4, 1916; 1923 - Milhaud: ballet, "La Création du Monde," in Paris, by the Ballets Suédois at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées; 1949 - Frank Martin: Concerto for Seven Wind Instruments, Timpani, Percussion, and Strings, by the orchestra of the Bern Musickgesellschaft, Luc Balmer conducting; 1958 - Janácek: opera "Fate" (1st staged performance) in Brno at the National Theater; This opera was written in 1904 and was premiered in a concert performance by the Brno Radio on September 18, 1934; 1973 - Martinu: Violin Concerto (composed in 1932), by the Chicago Symphony, Sir Georg Solti conducting, with Josef Suk as soloist; 1979 - Earl Kim: Violin Concerto, by the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Zubin Mehta, with Itzhak Perlman as soloist; 1986 - Christopher Rouse: "Phantasmata" (first complete performance of three orchestral pieces composed 1981-85: "The Evestrum of Juan de la Cruz in the Sagrada Familia, 3 A.M."; "The Infernal Machine"; and "Bump"), by the St. Louis Symphony, Leonard Slatkin conducting; Links and Resources On Richard Strauss
Synopsis On today's date in 1999, the Lyric Opera of Chicago premiered a new opera by the American composer William Bolcom, based on “A View from the Bridge,” a powerful play by Arthur Miller. Now, not all stage plays “translate” well into opera, as Bolcom was well aware: “In theater, you have the text and then below it you have the subtext,” said Bolcom. “In opera it is pretty much the opposite, the subtext is what you are really dealing with first and foremost: big, raw emotions, which are supported by the text. In fact, Miller's play, although set in Brooklyn in the 1950s, has often been likened to a Greek tragedy, a theatrical form in which the chorus plays an important role. Bolcom saw that as a real opportunity: "If you are going to do an opera from a play, it better have a dimension that the play doesn't. In a play, you can't have your chorus speak because it is financially prohibitive: as soon as the chorus opens up its mouth the price goes up because of actors' equity. So, naturally one of the great resources of opera houses is an opera chorus, a resource you CAN use much more easily." Music Played in Today's Program William Bolcom (b. 1938) — A View from the Bridge (Lyric Opera of Chicago; Dennis Russell Davies, cond.) New World 80558 On This Day Births 1585 - Baptismal date of German composer Heinrich Schütz, in Bad Löstritz; 1835 - French composer, conductor and pianist Camille Saint-Saëns, in Paris; 1914 - American composer Roger Goeb, in Cherokee, Iowa; 1938 - Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara, in Helsinki; 1940 - John Lennon (of the Beatles), in Liverpool, England; Deaths 1999 - Jazz vibraphone virtuoso, Milt Jackson, age 76, in New York City; He was a member of the famous Modern Jazz Quartet; Premieres 1826 - Rossini: opera, "The Siege of Corinth," at the Paris Opéra; 1891 - Dvorák: "Requiem," Op. 89, in Birmingham, England; 1896 - Dvorák: String Quartet No. 13 in G, Op. 106, in Prague, by the Bohemian Quartet; 1921 - Janácek: "Taras Bulba" (after Gogol), in Brno; 1955 - Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1, by the Leningrad Philharmonic conducted by Yevgeny Mravinsky, with David Oistrakh the soloist; 1963 - Henze: Symphony No. 4 in Berlin, with the composer conducting; 1980 - Jon Deak: Concerto for Oboe d'amore and Orchestra, by the New York Philharmonic conducted by Zubin Mehta with Thomas Stacy as soloist; 1985 - Anthony Davis: opera "X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X," in Philadelphia; The opera's New York City Opera premiere occurred the following year on September 28, 1986; 1986 - Andrew Lloyd-Webber: musical "Phantom of the Opera," at Her Majesty's Theatre in London; The musical opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theater on January 26, 1988; 1987 - Corigliano: "Campane di Ravello" (Bells of Ravello) for orchestra (a birthday tribute to Sir Georg Solti), in Chicago, with Kenneth Jean conducting; 1992 - David Ott: Symphony No. 3, by the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Symphony, Catherine Comet conducting; 1997 - Robert X. Rodriguez: "Il Lamento di Tristano," by flutist Susan Morris De Jong and guitarist Jeffrey Van, at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis; 1999 - Bolcom: opera "A View From the Bridge," by the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Dennis Russell Davies, cond. 1999 - Michael Torke: symphonic oratorio "Four Seasons," at Avery Fisher Hall in New York, by soloists, chorus, and the New York Philharmonic, Kurt Masur conducting; Others 1973 - Leonard Bernstein gives the first of six lectures entitled "The Unanswered Question," as the Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry at Harvard University. Links and Resources On William Bolcom
Synopsis In the 19th century, a young Boston-born American composer and pianist named William Mason made a point of tracking down and visiting the most famous European composers of his day, including a politically controversial German named Richard Wagner, who was then living in exile in Zurich. The meeting took place on today's date in 1852, when Mason was in his twenties, and the 30-something Wagner was just beginning to work on his epic cycle of operas entitled “The Ring of the Nibelungen.” “At that time,” wrote Mason, “I had heard only ‘The Flying Dutchman,' but considered it a most beautiful work, and was eager to meet the composer.” Wagner found the young American to be genial company for a few hours, during which (not surprisingly) Wagner did most of the talking. As a souvenir, Wagner presented his young American visitor with a few bars of music inscribed: “If you ever hear anything of mine like this, then think of me.” About quarter of a century later, in 1876, Mason did think of Wagner and that June afternoon when he heard his souvenir come to life as the ominous dragon motive heard at the opening of “Siegfried,” the third opera in Wagner's “Ring” cycle. Music Played in Today's Program Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) Act I Prelude, fr Siegfried (Vienna Philharmonic; Sir Georg Solti, cond.) London 414 110
Synopsis In the 19th century, a young Boston-born American composer and pianist named William Mason made a point of tracking down and visiting the most famous European composers of his day, including a politically controversial German named Richard Wagner, who was then living in exile in Zurich. The meeting took place on today's date in 1852, when Mason was in his twenties, and the 30-something Wagner was just beginning to work on his epic cycle of operas entitled “The Ring of the Nibelungen.” “At that time,” wrote Mason, “I had heard only ‘The Flying Dutchman,' but considered it a most beautiful work, and was eager to meet the composer.” Wagner found the young American to be genial company for a few hours, during which (not surprisingly) Wagner did most of the talking. As a souvenir, Wagner presented his young American visitor with a few bars of music inscribed: “If you ever hear anything of mine like this, then think of me.” About quarter of a century later, in 1876, Mason did think of Wagner and that June afternoon when he heard his souvenir come to life as the ominous dragon motive heard at the opening of “Siegfried,” the third opera in Wagner's “Ring” cycle. Music Played in Today's Program Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) Act I Prelude, fr Siegfried (Vienna Philharmonic; Sir Georg Solti, cond.) London 414 110
Oblomov publié en 1858 devient un mythe littéraire aussi vivant et emblématique en Russie que Don Juan, Don Quichotte ou Faust . Et ce mythe a inspiré un néologisme : l'oblomovisme. Une manière d'être, de penser et surtout de patienter, une manière slave de vivre. Oblomov, dans le moelleux de sa vieille robe de chambre orientale, est un propriétaire terrien. Un personnage qui laisse passer le temps. Parler de paresse serait trop simple. Oblomov se livre plutôt à une sorte de rêverie utopique et engourdissante. Alors il peut renouer avec les dorlotements de son enfance. Proie facile, il est exploité, grugé, dépouillé par son entourage. Et sa fiancée Olga a bien du mérite à vouloir le sauver. En fait, Oblomov va tout perdre, jusqu'à sa santé. Mais dans une sorte de bonheur léthargique, d'humilité et d'accomplissement accepté du destin. "Platon en robe de chambre" dit Gontcharov. « Une œuvre capitale », disait Tolstoï. « Servie par un talent éblouissant », ajoutait Dostoïevski. Choix musical: Puccini « O soave fanciulla », La Bohème (version Placido Domingo, Montserrat Caballé – direction Sir Georg Solti) et Miles Davis : "Blue in Green" (album Kind of Blue)
Episode 5: Tim welcomes world-renowned Tenor and National Treasure Vinson Cole for an unforgettable conversation. They discuss meeting and collaborating at Aspen, how they each came to careers in opera (Vinson began singing at 9!), and what it's like being a successful boy soprano. Vinson tells us all about auditioning for (and winning) the Metropolitan Opera National Council, and how he met Herbert von Karajan with a premiere at the Salzburg Festival. They discuss Vinson's experience of identity during the time of the Martin Luther King, Jr. assassination riots, his experience of explicit racism, and the vital importance of parental guidance and support in the face of inequity. In answering questions from the audience, Vinson dishes on his favorite places to sing, the difference between a good colleague and a great colleague, and his time working with Sir Georg Solti.Link to Di rigori armato il seno, The Italian Tenor's Aria from Der Rosenkavalier, featuring Vinson Cole and Herbert von Karajan at the 1984 Salzburg Festival:www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpuk2cKECw8 You can find Tim's Website here: timothylongmusic.com Special Thanks to Martha Redbone for her permission to use her song "Medicine Man" for the opening credits. More of her work can be found here and you can subscribe to her Youtube channel here. More information on Foundry Arts, the producer of Unequal Temperament, is available at www.thefoundryarts.com Foundry Arts is a lab for opera using collaboration and partnership to invest in artist development, dialogue, and expression, to sustain a rich, diverse, equitable, inclusive, and sustainable cultural landscape.
György Cziffra, Sir Georg Solti, Zoltàn Koscis, Béla Bartòk… La Hongrie s'est invitée en lever de soleil venu de l'Est, fil rouge feu, merveilleux conducteur participant à faire rayonner le nom de Jean-Efflam Bavouzet au firmament du ciel pianistique international. Au-delà des frontières terrestres et musicales, l'élève de Pierre Sancan a su dépasser la dystonie qui l'a touché pour se construire un jeu qui nous emporte de l'émotion onirique d'une intégrale Claude Debussy à l'exploration sonore de Stockhausen. Le retour à ses premières amours, les Sonates de Haydn, était l'occasion toute trouvée pour une interview tout feu tout flamme…
Today, I speak with a wonderful storyteller of sound, Assistant Principal Clarinetist of the Chicago Symphony John Bruce Yeh. In our conversation, John shares how his artistic journey unfolded. He takes us on an amazing trip, featuring great musical figures, which shows the various elements that go into the making of a world-class musician. He also talks about how to prepare fully for an audition (it involves “raiding” the stage... in a way!), how to enter the professional life, and he gives us amazing insight on music-making in general. This was a great conversation and I know you'll walk away inspired and motivated! Frustrated with your playing? Unsatisfied with you career? Ready for a change? Whatever your challenge, you don't have to go at it alone, and I can help. THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE is back in June 2021 This is a LIFE CHANGING, highly personalized group coaching program where I show you how to implement mindful & effective practice techniques, how to make them habits, and get RESULTS! The Music Mastery Experience gives you all the tools you need to start performing at your best! Save your spot now here and get access to all the early bird bonuses MORE ABOUT JOHN BRUCE YEH: Website: https://cso.org/about/performers/chicago-symphony-orchestra/clarinet1/john-bruce-yeh/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXbWXWXVo6xV7jn4GE5oyig Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chicagopromusica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jyehcondor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jyehcondor The first Asian musician ever appointed to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, as well as the longest-serving clarinetist in CSO history, John Bruce Yeh joined the CSO in June of 1977, having been appointed solo Bass Clarinet of the Orchestra at the age of nineteen by Sir Georg Solti. Two years later, he was named Assistant Principal and solo E-flat Clarinet. He served as Acting Principal Clarinet of the CSO from 2008-2011. Recently he has also performed as Guest Principal Clarinet of The Philadelphia Orchestra as well as of the Seoul Philharmonic in Korea and the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra in China. Yeh has performed concertos with the CSO on several occasions, including the 1998 American premiere of Elliott Carter's Clarinet Concerto with Pierre Boulez conducting, and the 1993 performance of Carl Nielsen's Clarinet Concertowith Neeme Järvi. A concert recording of the Nielsen was released on the CSO CD set Soloists of the Orchestra II: From the Archives, vol. 15. In 2004, Yeh was featured in Leonard Bernstein's Prelude, Fugue and Riffs in collaboration with the Hubbard Street Dance Company and the CSO conducted by David Robertson. An enthusiastic champion of new music, John Bruce Yeh is the dedicatee of new works for clarinet by numerous composers, ranging from Ralph Shapey to John Williams. A prizewinner at both the 1982 Munich International Music Competition and the 1985 Naumburg Clarinet Competition in New York, Yeh continues to solo with orchestras around the globe. His more than a dozen solo and chamber music recordings have earned worldwide critical acclaim. In 2007, Naxos International released a disc titled “Synergy,” of single and double concertos with clarinet and symphonic wind ensemble featuring John, his wife Teresa, his daughter Molly, and the Columbus State University Wind Ensemble conducted by Robert Rumbelow. Yeh is director of Chicago Pro Musica, which received the Grammy Award in 1986 for Best New Classical Artist. He frequently appears at festivals and on chamber music series worldwide, and he has performed several times with Music from Marlboro; the Guarneri, Ying, Colorado, Pacifica, Calder, and Avalon string quartets; as well as the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. With his wife, clarinetist Teresa Reilly, erhu virtuoso Wang Guowei, and pipa virtuoso Yang Wei, Yeh formed Birds and Phoenix an innovative quartet dedicated to musical exploration by bridging Eastern and Western musical cultures. In their debut performance in September 2006, the group performed works by Victoria Bond, Pamela Chen, Lu Pei, and Bright Sheng, all commissioned for them by Fontana Chamber Arts in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Passionately committed to music education, Yeh served for twenty-six years on the faculty of DePaul University's School of Music, and he joined the faculty at Roosevelt University's Chicago College for the Performing Arts in 2004. He has taught master classes at many universities and conservatories including the Juilliard, Eastman and Manhattan Schools of Music, The Cleveland Institute of Music, Northwestern University, and the University of Michigan. In addition, he is on the faculty of Midwest Young Artists in Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Los Angeles, John Bruce Yeh pursued premedical studies at UCLA, where he also won the Frank Sinatra Musical Performance Award. He entered the Juilliard School in 1975 and attended music schools in Aspen, Marlboro, and Tanglewood. He cites Gordon Herritt, Gary Gray, Michele Zukovsky, Harold Wright, Ray Still, Marcel Moyse, Allan Dennis, and Mehli Mehta as influential mentors. Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for access to my weekly live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians! Visit www.mindoverfinger.com and sign up for my newsletter to get your free guide to an exceptionally productive practice using the metronome! This guide is the perfect entry point to help you bring more mindfulness and efficiency into your practice and it's filled with tips and tricks on how to use that wonderful tool to take your practicing and your playing to new heights! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes! 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Welcome to the last Top 5 List show of 2020 Loggers! To play us out, please listen in to the always amazing, and uplifting, Dr. Gerard Morris talk about his deep admiration for the talent of his students, his service as a U.S. Marine, and why teamwork is the foundation for a fabulous Christmas movie. Talk at ya in the spring. Favorite Songs For Forever from Dear Evan Hansen; this specific recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roBDSbxxXDM The Road (Matt Costa, from the movie A Brokedown Melody); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLzBwzBnvSE Somebody to Love (Queen); this specific recording, Freddie's vocal track, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tDJXeUT2tg Overjoyed (Stevie Wonder); this specific recording from SNL1983, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E3CXb2kMTQ Don't Stop Believin' (Journey); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k8craCGpgs&ab_channel=journeyVEVO Favorite Composers & Specific Works Joel Puckett (That Secret from the River); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRTf7HoHxy4 Gustav Mahler (Symphony No. 5); Sir Georg Solti and the Chicago Symphony; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVyZ5unKQbs W.A. Mozart (Queen of the Night aria from The Magic Flute); specific recording, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJJW0dE5GF0&fbclid=IwAR2-6T0cE8tVBtEYzS4KOKNJvUos28NA_rgTEzh0Qa0gfu4JDrlxmzWPK0I Richard Strauss (The Last Four Songs, mvt. 1 Frühling (Spring), Jessye Norman, soprano); specific recording, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKD3IayknEw J.S. Bach (anything really)
Un día como hoy, 21 de octubre: 1790, nace Alphonse Lamartine. 1833, nace Alfred Nobel. 1846, nace Edmondo De Amicis. 1847, nace el escritor Guiseppe GIacosa. 1912, nace Sir Georg Solti. 1956, nace Carrie Fisher. 1973, nace la compositora Lera Auerbach. 1931, fallece el escritor Arthur Schnitzler. Una producción de Sala Prisma Podcast 2020
Many of opera’s greatest and most overwhelming moments happen thanks to the chorus. Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean introduces many of the typical functions of the opera chorus, such as saluting a leader, singing in praise—or fear—of God, providing local color, intensifying the drama, and embodying the multitude. Musical excerpts from three decades of Seattle Opera productions feature the work of Seattle Opera Chorus Masters George Fiore, Beth Kirchoff, and John Keene, in Seattle Opera’s 2015 Nabucco, 2012 Turandot, 2000 Boris Godunov, 2015 Semele, 2007 Iphigénie en Tauride, 2019 Il trovatore, 2014 Tales of Hoffmann, 2013 La bohème, 2011 Porgy and Bess, 1998 Faust, 1994 Lohengrin, 1994 Norma, 2007 Flying Dutchman, 2012 Fidelio, 1989 Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, and 1990 War and Peace, plus a Decca recording of Die Entführung aus dem Serail conducted by Sir Georg Solti, the Leipzig Radio Chorus and Staatskapelle Dresden performing the Tannhäuser Pilgrims’ Chorus conducted by Silvio Varviso, and the Decca recording of Peter Grimes conducted by Benjamin Britten.
durée : 01:58:35 - Sir Georg Solti - par : Frédéric Lodéon - Georg Solti à la tête du Chicago Symphony Orchestra, de l'Orchestre de Paris, du Philharmonique de Vienne, de l'Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Covent Garden; du London Symphony Orchestra et de l'Orchestre du Festival de Budapest. - réalisé par : Régine Barjou
In this episode, that is nearly as long as the movie it discusses, Grace and Emma attempt to break down this fantastical samurai epic. As this is masterful film with many questions and few answers, most of this episode’s runtime is existential and ambiguous. At first we try to contextualize its depiction of indigenous peoples and the Muromashi period in our shaky understanding of Japanese history Is there a way to reconcile civilization and nature? Is this movie environmental centrism? Is the ending hopeful, bleak, or even cheap? What last 19th, early 20th century classical composer does the soundtrack borrow from the most? All of the questions are discussed and much more!The resources we used to talk about Japanese history and indigenous peoples are: a summary of the history of both the Emishi and the Ainu, an account of the Ainu’s contemporary struggles, and a website about the Emishi’s cultural history. The critic Grace references at around an 1:06:20 of the podcast is Mark Shilling. The piece by Cole Henry that Grace discusses at 1:20:44 can be found here, and the twitter thread about indigenous survival discussed shortly thereafter can be found here.The music used at 1:38:36 mark is a 1967 Recording of Richard Strauss’s Salome, performed by the Vienna Philharmonic and conducted by Sir Georg Solti. The music at the 1:39 is the track San and Ashitaka in the Forest of the Deer God from the film’s soundtrack by Joe Hisaishi.The next movie is Spirited AwayFollow Grace on Twitter @grace_machineFollow Emma on Twitter @uofwhalesFollow the show @seasonsmoviepodEmail us questions at seasonspod@gmail.com
Find us at: iTunes Spotify Patreon CW: Discussion of war, violence, intense stress and mental breakdown, racism. As a tie-in to our review of the documentary Hearts of Darkness, Macintosh makes Maud watch 1979's war epic/living nightmare, Apocalypse Now. We gush over Martin Sheen and Robert Duvall, agree that Marlon Brando is an overrated asshole, get a crash course on the history of the Vietnam War, and have a heated discussion of whether past episode topic Kramer v. Kramer deserved to win all of its Oscars over this movie. Let's hope we don't go insane going down the river…otherwise you might have to come for us… Macintosh & Maud have started a Patreon! Any little bit you can contribute helps, and we have special contributor-only content if you donate at the $2 level, including an upcoming review of Swayze's surfing classic with the majestic Keanu Reeves, Point Break! You can email us with feedback at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com, or you can connect with us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe and review on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcatcher, and tell your friends. Excerpt taken from "The End," written and performed by The Doors. Copyright 1967 Nipper Music ASCAP, Elektra Records. Clips from Apocalypse Now are copyright 1979 Omni Zoetrope. All rights reserved. Excerpt taken from "Ride of the Valkyries" as performed for the film Apocalypse Now composed by Richard Wagner, conducted by Sir Georg Solti and performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Copyright 1979 Omni Zoetrope and Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records. Intro music taken from the Second Movement of Ludwig von Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Hong Kong (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 HK) license. To hear the full performance or get more information, visit the song page at the Internet Archive.
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In our 75th episode, Lauren paints us a portrait of another Artist You Should Know– it’s time to lend an ear and learn all about Vincent Van Gogh. Later, enjoy a quiz called “Sunflowers and Starry Nights”! . . . [Music: 1) Sir Georg Solti , Chicago Symphony Orchestra , 1980, “Pictures at an Exhibition,” Modest Mussorgsky; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]
In this episode, Paul Merkelo, principal trumpet with the Montreal Symphony, active soloist, pedagogue, and philanthropist, talks about how, as musicians, we need to take ownership of our careers, nurture opportunities, focus on developing out artistry and our voice, and have a “quality over quantity” approach to practicing. Paul offers amazing insight, great practicing tips, and extremely valuable advice on how to take your playing and career to the next level. He elaborates on: His experience as principal trumpet of the New Orleans Symphony How the orchestra's bankruptcy prompted his first ventures in the self-marketing world and opened the door for his entrepreneurial spirit How social media can help promote artists, if done the right way and if one is offering high value How, as musicians, we need to take ownership of our careers, nurture opportunies, and put together our own projects The way he sees himself as an artist and why the different projects he pursues keep him energized and inspired How he advises young artists to not just focus on their careers, but to focus on their artistry, their personality, and their voice How we need to be proactive for our dream ideas to come to life – his own example of how he made a solo recording with the Montreal Symphony happen How a “quality over quantity” approach to practicing is crucial How he uses a timer to stay focused and organized in the practice room How he selects his fundamental work to fit the needs of the repertoire he is working on How he shapes a practice session/day How he uses “PSP” when doing isolation work: 1) Precision 2) Speed 3) Power How we need to “practice our nerves” ALL ABOUT PAUL: Paul Merkelo's website Paul's YouTube channel Facebook page Instagram profile Montreal Symphony Orchestra Paul's recordings Tomasi / Desenclos / Jolivet: French Trumpet Concertos with the Montreal Symphony A Simple Song Baroque Transcriptions: Trumpet & Organ Tunable app The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How. by Daniel Coyle Renowned as one of the finest trumpet players of his generation, Paul Merkelo is recognized for his 'pure technical prowess'' (Rochester Democrat & Chronicle) as well as his ‘'unusual lyrical gifts'' (Gramophone). Principal trumpet with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal since 1995, Mr. Merkelo is regularly praised by the Montreal press as ‘'a spectacular soloist… a most impressive master of his instrument'' (Montreal Gazette), a “great virtuoso… dazzling'' (La Presse). He has been featured frequently with the OSM, including tours to South America and Lincoln Center in New York. He has been featured with orchestras, and in recital, throughout the United States, Canada, Russia, China, Japan, Portugal, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, France and Thailand. He has been featured with orchestras, and in recital, throughout the United States, Canada, Russia, China, Japan, Portugal, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, France and Thailand. In 1999, he was appointed Canadian musical ambassador to China for the inauguration of the Montreal Park in Shanghai, and as soloist with the Shanghai Broadcast Orchestra in a national telecast. Mr. Merkelo made his New York debut at Lincoln Center with the New World Symphony Orchestra and Michael Tilson Thomas in 1998. He has also worked with conductors Leonard Bernstein, Charles Dutoit, Lorin Maazel, Sir Georg Solti and Valery Gergiev. Mr. Merkelo's first solo recording, A Simple Song was ranked #1 in Quebec's classical recording chart in 2000. In 2004, Analekta released a highly praised second CD, Baroque Transcriptions, which was nominated by ADISQ for Best Classical Album of the Year. Previously, he was Principal Trumpet with the Rochester Philharmonic and New Orleans Symphony and gained early orchestral experience as an extra with the New York Philharmonic and Pittsburgh Symphony. Paul Merkelo attended the University of Illinois and Eastman School of music, where he was awarded the Speth Scholarship for outstanding orchestral musician. Mr. Merkelo is on the faculty at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, and McGill University. He is on the board of directors for the Youth Orchestra of the Americas (Canada), and is the founder of the Paul Merkelo scholarship. Paul Merkelo is a Yamaha artist. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes! I truly appreciate your support! Visit www.mindoverfinger.com for information about past and future podcasts, and for more resources on mindful practice. THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme! Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Also a huge thank you to my producer, Bella Kelly! 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California Bay Area Native Donna Stoering, a protege of the late Sir Georg Solti, is now an award-winning recording artist and concert performer. A former Marshall Scholar with degrees in music and sociology, Donna has lectured at Cambridge, Oxford and York universities as well as in Asia, Europe and across the USA. Working on behalf of the United Nations, Donna has served as an Artistic Ambassador in both the UK and USA. In 2013 she was named an international "Woman of Legacy" for founding the global movement 'Listen for Life', which brings music listeners, educators and media producers together to nourish and inspire the world with music from many cultural traditions. CONNECT with Donna HERE LISTEN to Donna's TEDx talk HERE BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !
California Bay Area Native Donna Stoering, a protege of the late Sir Georg Solti, is now an award-winning recording artist and concert performer. A former Marshall Scholar with degrees in music and sociology, Donna has lectured at Cambridge, Oxford and York universities as well as in Asia, Europe and across the USA. Working on behalf of the United Nations, Donna has served as an Artistic Ambassador in both the UK and USA. In 2013 she was named an international "Woman of Legacy" for founding the global movement 'Listen for Life', which brings music listeners, educators and media producers together to nourish and inspire the world with music from many cultural traditions. CONNECT with Donna HERE LISTEN to Donna's TEDx talk HERE BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !
Résumé des épisodes précédents : Amplitudes rencontre Mappemonde pour donner naissance à un monstre. La dernière fois, on avait parlé d'Italie. Cette semaine, on s’intéresse à la musique cosmique. Ça n'a pas vraiment de sens mais pourquoi ne pas le faire ? La musique cosmique Tracklist : Boards of Canada - Dayvan Cowboy (The Campfire Headphase, 2005) Spacemen 3 - Honey (Playing With Fire, 1989) Pulse Emitter - Side A (Blasted Space, 2015) Gustav Holst - I. Mars, the Bringer of War (The Planets, dirigé par Sir Georg Solti et joué par le London Philharmonic Orchestra, 1979) Thundercat - Jameel's Space Ride (Drunk, 2017) FIS - CMB Inna (From Patterns to Details, 2016) Acid King - Coming Down From Outer Space (Middle of Nowhere, Center of Everywhere , 2015) Gravité Zéro - Progéria Solaire (Gravité Zéro, 2003) Amon Tobin - Back From Space (Out From Out Where, 2002) Above, Convenience Store! - Infinity Elevators (Project: Λeon, 2015) Solar Fields and Krister Linder - Sol (Reinvented) (Live at the Museum of World Culture in Gothenburg, 2006) Lorenzo Barcelata - El Cascabel (Voyager Golden Record, 1977) Samaris - Góða Tungl (Hljóma Þú, 2011) Ivo Malec - Turpituda (Triola, 1978) Leila - Daisies, Cats and Spacemen (Blood Looms and Blooms, 2008) Roly Porter - Mass (Third Law, 2016) Plastic Bertrand - Tout petit la Planète (Tout petit la Planète, 1978) György Ligeti - Requiem for Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Two Mixed Choirs and Orchestra (2001: a Space Odyssey (Music From the Motion Picture), dirigé par Francis Travis et joué par le Bavarian Radio Orchestra, 1968) Carbon Based Lifeforms - Flytta Dig (World of Sleepers, 2006) Space Monkeyz vs. Gorillaz - Starshine (Dub09) (Laika Come Home, 2002) Biosphere - Baby Satellite (Microgravity, 1991) Jonathan Fitoussi et Clemens Hourrière - Moonish Landscapes (Five STeps, 2015) Kikagaku Moyo - White Moon (Forest of Lost Children, 2014) The Seatbelts - Tank ! (Cowboy Bebop, 1998) Abonnez-vous dans nos réseaux Pour Mappemonde, vous pouvez vous abonner à la page Facebook de l’émission ou au compte Instagram. Pour Amplitudes, il y a Facebook aussi. Photo : Antennae galaxies © NASA
Résumé des épisodes précédents : Amplitudes rencontre Mappemonde pour donner naissance à un monstre. La dernière fois, on avait parlé d'Italie. Cette semaine, on s'intéresse à la musique cosmique. Ça n'a pas vraiment de sens mais pourquoi ne pas le faire ? La musique cosmique Tracklist : Boards of Canada - Dayvan Cowboy (The Campfire Headphase, 2005) Spacemen 3 - Honey (Playing With Fire, 1989) Pulse Emitter - Side A (Blasted Space, 2015) Gustav Holst - I. Mars, the Bringer of War (The Planets, dirigé par Sir Georg Solti et joué par le London Philharmonic Orchestra, 1979) Thundercat - Jameel's Space Ride (Drunk, 2017) FIS - CMB Inna (From Patterns to Details, 2016) Acid King - Coming Down From Outer Space (Middle of Nowhere, Center of Everywhere, 2015) Gravité Zéro - Progéria Solaire (Gravité Zéro, 2003) Amon Tobin - Back From Space (Out From Out Where, 2002) Above, Convenience Store! - Infinity Elevators (Project: Λeon, 2015) Solar Fields and Krister Linder - Sol (Reinvented) (Live at the Museum of World Culture in Gothenburg, 2016) Lorenzo Barcelata - El Cascabel (Voyager Golden Record, 1977) Samaris - Góða Tungl (Hljóma Þú, 2011) Ivo Malec - Turpituda (Triola, 1978) Leila - Daisies, Cats and Spacemen (Blood Looms and Blooms, 2008) Roly Porter - Mass (Third Law, 2016) Plastic Bertrand - Tout petit la Planète (Tout petit la Planète, 1978) György Ligeti - Requiem for Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Two Mixed Choirs and Orchestra (2001: A Space Odyssey (Music From the Motion Picture), dirigé par Francis Travis et joué par le Bavarian Radio Orchestra, 1968) Carbon Based Lifeforms - Flytta Dig (World of Sleepers, 2006) Space Monkeyz vs. Gorillaz - Starshine (Dub09) (Laika Come Home, 2002) Biosphere - Baby Satellite (Microgravity, 1991) Jonathan Fitoussi et Clemens Hourrière - Moonish Landscapes (Five Steps, 2015) Kikagaku Moyo - White Moon (Forest of Lost Children, 2014) The Seatbelts - Tank ! (Cowboy Bebop, 1998) Abonnez-vous dans nos réseaux Pour Mappemonde, vous pouvez vous abonner à la page Facebook de l'émission ou au compte Instagram. Pour Amplitudes, il y a Facebook aussi. Photo : Antennae galaxies © NASA
Résumé des épisodes précédents : Amplitudes rencontre Mappemonde pour donner naissance à un monstre. La dernière fois, on avait parlé d'Italie. Cette semaine, on s'intéresse à la musique cosmique. Ça n'a pas vraiment de sens mais pourquoi ne pas le faire ? La musique cosmique Tracklist : Boards of Canada - Dayvan Cowboy (The Campfire Headphase, 2005) Spacemen 3 - Honey (Playing With Fire, 1989) Pulse Emitter - Side A (Blasted Space, 2015) Gustav Holst - I. Mars, the Bringer of War (The Planets, dirigé par Sir Georg Solti et joué par le London Philharmonic Orchestra, 1979) Thundercat - Jameel's Space Ride (Drunk, 2017) FIS - CMB Inna (From Patterns to Details, 2016) Acid King - Coming Down From Outer Space (Middle of Nowhere, Center of Everywhere, 2015) Gravité Zéro - Progéria Solaire (Gravité Zéro, 2003) Amon Tobin - Back From Space (Out From Out Where, 2002) Above, Convenience Store! - Infinity Elevators (Project: Λeon, 2015) Solar Fields and Krister Linder - Sol (Reinvented) (Live at the Museum of World Culture in Gothenburg, 2016) Lorenzo Barcelata - El Cascabel (Voyager Golden Record, 1977) Samaris - Góða Tungl (Hljóma Þú, 2011) Ivo Malec - Turpituda (Triola, 1978) Leila - Daisies, Cats and Spacemen (Blood Looms and Blooms, 2008) Roly Porter - Mass (Third Law, 2016) Plastic Bertrand - Tout petit la Planète (Tout petit la Planète, 1978) György Ligeti - Requiem for Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Two Mixed Choirs and Orchestra (2001: A Space Odyssey (Music From the Motion Picture), dirigé par Francis Travis et joué par le Bavarian Radio Orchestra, 1968) Carbon Based Lifeforms - Flytta Dig (World of Sleepers, 2006) Space Monkeyz vs. Gorillaz - Starshine (Dub09) (Laika Come Home, 2002) Biosphere - Baby Satellite (Microgravity, 1991) Jonathan Fitoussi et Clemens Hourrière - Moonish Landscapes (Five Steps, 2015) Kikagaku Moyo - White Moon (Forest of Lost Children, 2014) The Seatbelts - Tank ! (Cowboy Bebop, 1998) Abonnez-vous dans nos réseaux Pour Mappemonde, vous pouvez vous abonner à la page Facebook de l'émission ou au compte Instagram. Pour Amplitudes, il y a Facebook aussi. Photo : Antennae galaxies © NASA
Résumé des épisodes précédents : Amplitudes rencontre Mappemonde pour donner naissance à un monstre. La dernière fois, on avait parlé d'Italie. Cette semaine, on s’intéresse à la musique cosmique. Ça n'a pas vraiment de sens mais pourquoi ne pas le faire ? La musique cosmique Tracklist : Boards of Canada - Dayvan Cowboy (The Campfire Headphase, 2005) Spacemen 3 - Honey (Playing With Fire, 1989) Pulse Emitter - Side A (Blasted Space, 2015) Gustav Holst - I. Mars, the Bringer of War (The Planets, dirigé par Sir Georg Solti et joué par le London Philharmonic Orchestra, 1979) Thundercat - Jameel's Space Ride (Drunk, 2017) FIS - CMB Inna (From Patterns to Details, 2016) Acid King - Coming Down From Outer Space (Middle of Nowhere, Center of Everywhere , 2015) Gravité Zéro - Progéria Solaire (Gravité Zéro, 2003) Amon Tobin - Back From Space (Out From Out Where, 2002) Above, Convenience Store! - Infinity Elevators (Project: Λeon, 2015) Solar Fields and Krister Linder - Sol (Reinvented) (Live at the Museum of World Culture in Gothenburg, 2006) Lorenzo Barcelata - El Cascabel (Voyager Golden Record, 1977) Samaris - Góða Tungl (Hljóma Þú, 2011) Ivo Malec - Turpituda (Triola, 1978) Leila - Daisies, Cats and Spacemen (Blood Looms and Blooms, 2008) Roly Porter - Mass (Third Law, 2016) Plastic Bertrand - Tout petit la Planète (Tout petit la Planète, 1978) György Ligeti - Requiem for Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Two Mixed Choirs and Orchestra (2001: a Space Odyssey (Music From the Motion Picture), dirigé par Francis Travis et joué par le Bavarian Radio Orchestra, 1968) Carbon Based Lifeforms - Flytta Dig (World of Sleepers, 2006) Space Monkeyz vs. Gorillaz - Starshine (Dub09) (Laika Come Home, 2002) Biosphere - Baby Satellite (Microgravity, 1991) Jonathan Fitoussi et Clemens Hourrière - Moonish Landscapes (Five STeps, 2015) Kikagaku Moyo - White Moon (Forest of Lost Children, 2014) The Seatbelts - Tank ! (Cowboy Bebop, 1998) Abonnez-vous dans nos réseaux Pour Mappemonde, vous pouvez vous abonner à la page Facebook de l’émission ou au compte Instagram. Pour Amplitudes, il y a Facebook aussi. Photo : Antennae galaxies © NASA
Hur påverkar själva livet musikens uttryck? Hur påverkar musiken det liv som utövaren lever? Och hur påverkas sångdiktare och musiker av sina medmänniskors liv? I detta andra program medverkar den mångsidige författaren och librettisten Niklas Rådström, som har ett stort musikintresse och som samarbetat med nutida tonsättare och musiker som Thomas Jennefelt, Daniel Börtz, Bobo Stenson och Eric Ericsons kammarkör. Lyssnar vi på Rådströms romaner och dramer uppstår borduntoner, klangdofter och rytmiska textflöden. Rådström vill ha en närvaro i texten. Berättelsens anslag skall finnas där direkt som i ett musikstycke. När han skriver tänker han snarare efter musikaliska principer än intellektuella. -Jag avundas mina kompisar inom jazzen. De kan spela en låt för 150:e gången, som vore den helt ny. Gräset är daggfuktigt varje varje gång man träder ut i trädgården. Så är det inte att skriva. Texten måste man kämpa med på ett annat sätt. Inget finns öppet I litteraturen såsom i musiken, i improvisationmusiken inte minst, säger Niklas Rådström i programmet där han läser utdrag ur sina två romaner Månens anförvant och En handfull regn. Romanen Månens anförvant ägnar Rådström åt tonsättaren Mozarts främste librettist, Lorenzo Da Ponte, och hans liv med musik. Da Ponte skrev libretto till Mozarts Don Giovanni, Figaros bröllop och Così fan tutte under en tid då dessa operor provocerade och hade politisk sprängkraft. Da Pontes enastående rika liv i Venedig, Wien, London, Philadelphia och New York vävs i texten ihop med Mozarts eget liv, fast i motsatt kronologisk ordning, som vore romanen ett musikstycke en fuga. I Rådströms pjäs Kvartett ledsagas det sovjetiska angivarsamhället och de mänskliga sveken av Sjostakovitj åttonde stråkkvartett. Alla de fem satserna spelas under pjäsens gång. Spellista: Yemandja Angelique Kidjo, sång, m fl Aye Island Records Mango 74321 16646 2 Sport & Fritid - Lauras aria Thomas Jennefelt, musik. Niklas Rådström, text. Lena Hoel, sopran. Hovkapellet. Jan Söderblom, dir Live Stockholmsoperan Don's Kora Song Bobo Stenson Tid: Bobo Stenson, piano. Anders Jormin, kontrabas. M fl. ECM Records One Too Many Mornings Bob Dylan Bob Dylan Isarna Thomas Jennefeldt, musik. Niklas Rådström, text Malena Ernman, sang. Francisca Skoog, piano Songs in Season Nytorp Musik W 109469 Oh Shenandoah Charlie Haden Charlie Haden, sång. Pat Metheny, gitarr. M fl. All time high Bengt Berger, musik. Niklas Rådström, text. Bengt Berger Oldschool. Pelle Lindström, m fl All time high Stråkkvartett Nr 8 C-Moll Op 110. Largo Dmitrij Sjostakovitj Borodin-Kvartetten MOZART, WOLFGANG AMADEUS (C) DA PONTE, LORENZO (A) Don Giovanni, opera I 2 akter HARNONCOURT, NIKOLAUS (DIR) GRUBEROVA, EDITA /DONNA ANNA/ (SOP) ALEXANDER, ROBERTA /DONNA ELVIRA/ (SOP) BONNEY, BARBARA /ZERLINA/ SOP) BLOCHWITZ, HANS-PETER /DON OTTAVIO/ (TEN) HAMPSON, THOMAS /DON JUAN/ (BAR) SCHARINGER, ANTON /MASETTO/ (BAR) POLGAR, LASZLO/LEPORELLO/ (BAS) HOLL, ROBERT /KOMMENDÖREN/ (BAS) NEDERLÄNDSKA OPERANS KÖR (AMSTERDAM) (KÖR) CONCERTGEBOUW ORKEST (AMSTERDAM). MOZART, WOLFGANG AMADEUS (C) DA PONTE, LORENZO (A) Don Giovanni, opera I 2 akter. Deh! vieni alla finestra No. 16, Canzonetta HARNONCOURT, NIKOLAUS (DIR). NEDERLÄNDSKA OPERANS KÖR (AMSTERDAM) (KÖR). CONCERTGEBOUW ORKEST (AMSTERDAM). MOZART, WOLFGANG AMADEUS (C) DA PONTE, LORENZO (A) Don Giovanni, opera I 2 akter. A Cenar Teco HARNONCOURT, NIKOLAUS (DIR). NEDERLÄNDSKA OPERANS KÖR (AMSTERDAM) (KÖR). CONCERTGEBOUW ORKEST (AMSTERDAM). Le nozze di Figaro Act II - Venite, inginnocchiatevi MOZART, WOLFGANG AMADEUS (C) DA PONTE, LORENZO (A) Anna Moffo, sopran. Philharmonia Orchestra. Alceo Galliera, dir. Mozart Arias Testament Le nozze di Figaro / Act 2 - Voi che sapete MOZART, WOLFGANG AMADEUS (C) DA PONTE, LORENZO (A) Frederica Von Stade, mezzosopran. London Philharmonic Orchestra, Georg Solti, dir. Essential Opera Decca Cosi Fan Tutte MOZART, WOLFGANG AMADEUS (C) DA PONTE, LORENZO (A) Renee Fleming, mezzosopran. Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Sir Georg Solti. Cosi Fan Tutte Decca Opera Sets - 4441742 Over the Rainbow Harold Arlen, musik. Keith Jarrett, piano La Scala ECM Records
In a program from 2009, Andrew Patner's guest is Michael Morgan, Music Director for 20 seasons of the Oakland East Bay Symphony, and longtime Assistant Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Sir Georg Solti and Daniel Barenboim [...]
We are featuring our complete interview with former Indiana University and University of Michigan double bass professor Lawrence Hurst on this week's Contrabass Conversations episode. This interview was broadcast in the early days of this show in three separate parts, and we are pleased to present the complete and uninterrupted interview on this week's show. This episode was co-hosted by John Grillo. Enjoy! About Lawrence Hurst: Lawrence Hurst began his musical studies on the piano accordion at the age of four. At 13, he started studying the double bass through the public school system of his hometown, Norfolk, Virginia. After serving two years with the Seventh Army Symphony, he started his professional career as principal bassist with the Dallas Symphony under Sir Georg Solti. He joined the music faculty at the University of Michigan School of Music in 1964. During his tenure at Michigan, he chaired the String Department and was Associate Dean and Director of the University Division of the National Music Camp at Interlochen, Michigan. In 1986 he joined the faculty of the Jacobs School of Music of Indiana Universtiy and was the chair of the String Department from 1987 until 2012. In 1967, he joined the summer faculty of the famed National Music Camp (now the Interlochen Arts Camp) and has taught there every summer since. His students can be found in orchestras and musical venues all over the world, including the orchestras of Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, Indianapolis, Atlanta, The Metropolitan Opera, St. Louis, and Milwaukee, to name a few. In 2005 he was given the American String Teacher's Association Artist/Teacher of the Year Award, and, in 2006, the International Society of Bassists (of which he is past president) gave him the Distinguished Teaching Award. In JUne, 2013, the ISB also awarded him the Distinguished Achievement Award. He retired from the Jacobs School of Music in June 2012, whereupon his former students initiated an endowment scholarship and medal for double bassists in his name. email: feedback@contrabassconversations.com phone (call-in number--we'll play your message on the show!): 415-952-5643
Innan världssopranen Birgit Nilsson dog instiftade hon ett stort musikpris på 1 miljon US dollar. Det gick 2014 till hennes favoritorkester Wienfilharmonikerna. Birgit Nilsson, eller La Nilsson som hon också kallades, fick sitt genombrott på Kungliga operan 1947, i Verdis opera "MacBeth" som Lady Macbeth och intog därefter successivt världens stora operascener med sin röst och sin personlighet. - Birgit Nilsson var en av 1900-talets största sångerskor. När hon kom ut på scenen var det som att Brünhilde steg ut ur Wagners partitur på riktigt eller som att Elektra steg ut ur Strauss partitur, säger en av orkesterns försteviolinister Clemens Hellsberg. Wienfilharmonikerna - eller Wiener Philharmoniker som de säger i Österrike - är en orkester där det är orkesterns egna medlemmar som bestämmer vilka som ska bli nya medlemmar och vilka de ska dirigeras av. De har sedan mer än 80 år ingen chefsdirigent men har spelat med världens främsta dirigenter, däribland Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss, Arturo Toscanini, Bruno Walter, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Hans Knappertsbusch, Clemens Krauss, Karl Böhm, Herbert von Karajan, Sir Georg Solti och Leonard Bernstein. Orkestern bildades 1842 och var en del av byggandet av det nazistiska Österrike vilket de själva lät utreda för några år sedan. En annan kontroversiell fråga har varit att det under mycket lång tid bara kunde vara medlemmar i orkestern, men sedan 1997 kan också kvinnor vara det. Bland dem finns andreviolinisten Patricia Koll som berättar om sitt arbete i orkestern, där även hennes far Heinrich Koll spelar. I programmet medverkar de stora operasångarna Nina Stemme, Bryn Terfel och Cecilia Bartoli, försteviolinisten Clemens Hellsberg, försteviolinisten och orkesterns ordförande Andreas Grossbauer, andreviolinisten Patricia Koll, altviolinisten Heinrich Koll, chefen för Wiener Staatsoper Dominique Meyer och kompositören och dirigenten René Staar. En P2-dokumentär av Kerstin Berggren.
Nicholas Hytner – Director of the National Theatre – chooses the Finale from Act II of The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart. Plus archive interviews with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Elvis Costello and Sir Georg Solti. Go to Front Row's Cultural Exchange website for full details.
A most exciting Otello from Covent Garden under Sir Georg Solti. Mario del Monaco,Tito Gobbi, and Raina Kabaiwanska are the featured artists, supported by Josephine Veasey and John Lanigan. (70 min.)
Narraboth: George Shirley; Jokanaan: Norman Bailey; Salome: Birgit Nilsson; Herodes: Ragnar Ulfung; Herodias: Ruth Hesse; Page: Sandra Walker. Carnegie Hall, New York. December 18, 1974. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti.
We’re concluding our chat with double bassist Anthony Stoops today on Contrabass Conversations, which we began on episode 67 of the podcast. Anthony is the Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at the University of Oklahoma School of Music. He also won first prize in the International Society of Bassists international solo competition and is the past recipient of a Karr Foundation double bass. Learn more about Anthony by visiting his website atanthonystoops.com.We’re also featuring Anthony performing his rock medley with the Bad Boyz of Bass, plus some listener feedback, bass news, and shout-outs to some of our Facebook group members. Enjoy! About Anthony: Anthony Stoops is Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at the University of Oklahoma School of Music. Since winning first prize in the International Society of Bassists international solo competition, he has performed throughout the United States and internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. Dr. Stoops has presented masterclasses in Poland, Brazil and throughout the U.S. at venues such as the Cleveland Institute of Music, the University of Michigan, the University of Iowa, Interlochen Arts Academy, Penn State University, and many others. The past recipient of a Karr Foundation Doublebass, Stoops is widely regarded as one of the top bass soloists in the world today. As an orchestral musician, Stoops has performed regularly in over a dozen orchestras including the Detroit, Columbus (OH) and Toledo Symphony orchestras, and the Michigan Opera Theater among many others, under many of the world’s great conductors such as Sir Georg Solti, Neeme Järvi, Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, Pierre Boulez and Charles Dutoit.He studied with Diana Gannett at Iowa (and later at Michigan), Stuart Sankey at Michigan, Jeff Bradetich at Northwestern, and Eugene Levinson at Aspen. Other influential teachers include Max Dimoff, Principal Bass of the Cleveland Orchestra, Stephen Molina, Assistant Principal Bass of the Detroit Symphony. In high school, he studie with Dr. Mark Morton, Principal Bass of the Columbus Symphony.As a devotee of new music, Stoops’ wide-ranging repertoire has included premieres of several works, including his own. Prior to his appointment at OU, he taught at Bowling Green State University, the Ann Arbor School for Performing Arts and the renowned Preucil School of Music.He lives in Norman, OK with his wife, cellist Emily Gosma Stoops and their son, Henry. In his spare time, Anthony enjoys fishing, cooking, swimming and Yoga.
We’re chatting with double bassist Anthony Stoops today on Contrabass Conversations. Anthony is the Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at the University of Oklahoma School of Music. He also won first prize in the International Society of Bassists international solo competition and is the past recipient of a Karr Foundation double bass. Learn more about Anthony by visiting his website at anthonystoops.com. We’re also featuring Anthony performing the Pieces en Concert by Couperin, plus some listener feedback, bass news, and shout-outs to some of our Facebook group members. Enjoy! About Anthony: Anthony Stoops is Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at the University of Oklahoma School of Music. Since winning first prize in the International Society of Bassists international solo competition, he has performed throughout the United States and internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. Dr. Stoops has presented masterclasses in Poland, Brazil and throughout the U.S. at venues such as the Cleveland Institute of Music, the University of Michigan, the University of Iowa, Interlochen Arts Academy, Penn State University, and many others. The past recipient of a Karr Foundation Doublebass, Stoops is widely regarded as one of the top bass soloists in the world today. As an orchestral musician, Stoops has performed regularly in over a dozen orchestras including the Detroit, Columbus (OH) and Toledo Symphony orchestras, and the Michigan Opera Theater among many others, under many of the world’s great conductors such as Sir Georg Solti, Neeme Järvi, Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, Pierre Boulez and Charles Dutoit. He studied with Diana Gannett at Iowa (and later at Michigan), Stuart Sankey at Michigan, Jeff Bradetich at Northwestern, and Eugene Levinson at Aspen. Other influential teachers include Max Dimoff, Principal Bass of the Cleveland Orchestra, Stephen Molina, Assistant Principal Bass of the Detroit Symphony. In high school, he studie with Dr. Mark Morton, Principal Bass of the Columbus Symphony. As a devotee of new music, Stoops’ wide–ranging repertoire has included premieres of several works, including his own. Prior to his appointment at OU, he taught at Bowling Green State University, the Ann Arbor School for Performing Arts and the renowned Preucil School of Music. He lives in Norman, OK with his wife, cellist Emily Gosma Stoops and their son, Henry. In his spare time, Anthony enjoys fishing, cooking, swimming and Yoga.
As Remembrance Day approaches here in Canada, Christopher looks at The World Orchestra for Peace in a programme that first aired on CBC Radio in 2003. "The World Orchestra for Peace is an expression of harmony on all levels. It was founded in 1995 by Sir Georg Solti to reaffirm, in his words, 'the unique strength of music as an ambassador for peace'. Its players come from orchestras all over the world, many of them concert masters and section leaders in their own right, and the orchestra has no existence outside the very special occasions that call it into being."
This week's Contrabass Conversations episode features an interview with Chicago Symphony bassist Brad Opland. In addition to the interview, you'll get a chance to hear Brad perform on the double bass in his own arrangement of Ibert's Quatre Causons (four songs) de Don Quichotte for bassoon and bass and hear Brad perform on the electric bass in his south side Chicago church. Enjoy! About Brad Born in Minot, North Dakota, Bradley Opland began his musical studies at an early age and, by the time he was 10, knew that he wanted a career in a symphony orchestra. After graduating from high school a year early, he moved to Philadelphia to continue his music studies at the Curtis Institute of Music. One year later, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski appointed Brad to the bass section of the Minnesota Orchestra at the age of 18, one of the youngest musicians ever hired. He remained in Minnesota through Sir Neville Marriner’s tenure, coming to Chicago in 1984 after Sir Georg Solti offered him a position in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. - See more at: http://cso.org/about/performers/chicago-symphony-orchestra/bass/bradley-opland/#sthash.c5IOnq3y.dpuf
What has it been like singing under great conductors such as Sir Adrian Boult, Bernard Haitink, Sir Georg Solti and Kurt Masur?
Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the conductor Antonio Pappano. He took over as music director of the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden two years ago following in the footsteps of Bernard Haitink and the late Sir Georg Solti. Observers have pointed to a noticeable shift in leadership since his arrival describing him as the 'Mr Motivator' of the opera world. He's also earned a reputation for being able to attract and nurture some of the industry's most difficult stars. He was born in 1959 in Epping, although his parents were originally from the Campania region of Italy near Naples. The family soon moved to Clapham in South London where Antonio's father worked as a singing coach at a studio in Pimlico. As a boy he studied the piano and, by the age of ten, was his father's regular accompanist. When he was 13, the family moved to Connecticut in America, where he organised school and church choirs and played the piano in a local cocktail bar. He didn't take the traditional career path into the world of opera through college and conservatoire but was sufficiently gifted to become a rehearsal pianist at the New York City Opera by the age of 21. He began to conduct, and soon came to the attention of Daniel Barenboim, who took him on as his assistant. From there he moved to the Opera House in Oslo and, by the age of 32, he was appointed musical director of the Theatre Royal de la Monnaie in Brussels where he stayed until his move to the Royal Opera House two years ago.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Young and Foolish by Tony Bennett and Bill Evans Book: Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Luxury: A piano
Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the conductor Antonio Pappano. He took over as music director of the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden two years ago following in the footsteps of Bernard Haitink and the late Sir Georg Solti. Observers have pointed to a noticeable shift in leadership since his arrival describing him as the 'Mr Motivator' of the opera world. He's also earned a reputation for being able to attract and nurture some of the industry's most difficult stars. He was born in 1959 in Epping, although his parents were originally from the Campania region of Italy near Naples. The family soon moved to Clapham in South London where Antonio's father worked as a singing coach at a studio in Pimlico. As a boy he studied the piano and, by the age of ten, was his father's regular accompanist. When he was 13, the family moved to Connecticut in America, where he organised school and church choirs and played the piano in a local cocktail bar. He didn't take the traditional career path into the world of opera through college and conservatoire but was sufficiently gifted to become a rehearsal pianist at the New York City Opera by the age of 21. He began to conduct, and soon came to the attention of Daniel Barenboim, who took him on as his assistant. From there he moved to the Opera House in Oslo and, by the age of 32, he was appointed musical director of the Theatre Royal de la Monnaie in Brussels where he stayed until his move to the Royal Opera House two years ago. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Young and Foolish by Tony Bennett and Bill Evans Book: Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Luxury: A piano
The castaway in this week's Desert Island Discs is the General Director of the English National Opera Peter Jonas. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about his teenage ambition to run a great opera house, his subsequent rejection from the London Coliseum when he applied to sweep the stage there, and his return as its director some 11 years later. He'll also be talking about his fight against Hodgkin's Disease, his eleven years as personal and administrative assistant to Sir Georg Solti in Chicago and his plans for the future of the English National Opera.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Die Meistersinger Act 1 Prelude by Richard Wagner Book: City of God by Saint Augustine Luxury: Cyanide, in a joint, in champagne truffle, in a fridge
The castaway in this week's Desert Island Discs is the General Director of the English National Opera Peter Jonas. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about his teenage ambition to run a great opera house, his subsequent rejection from the London Coliseum when he applied to sweep the stage there, and his return as its director some 11 years later. He'll also be talking about his fight against Hodgkin's Disease, his eleven years as personal and administrative assistant to Sir Georg Solti in Chicago and his plans for the future of the English National Opera. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Die Meistersinger Act 1 Prelude by Richard Wagner Book: City of God by Saint Augustine Luxury: Cyanide, in a joint, in champagne truffle, in a fridge