Podcast appearances and mentions of Steven Isserlis

Acclaimed worldwide for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, British cellist Steven Isserlis enjoys a unique and distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster.As a concerto soloist he appears regularly with the world's leading orchestras and conductors, including the Berlin Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra Washington, London Philharmonic and Zurich Tonhalle orchestras. He gives recitals every season in major musical centres, and plays with many of the world's foremost chamber orchestras, including the Australian, Mahler, Norwegian, Scottish, Zurich and St Paul Chamber Orchestras, as well as period-instrument ensembles such as the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. Unusually, he also directs chamber orchestras from the cello in classical programmes.Recent and upcoming highlights include performances with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at the Salzburg Mozartwoche; the US premiere of Thomas Adès's Lieux retrouvés with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, following world and UK premieres in Lucerne and at the BBC Proms, and a further performance of the work in Amsterdam with the Britten Sinfonia, conducted by the composer; Prokofiev's Concerto Op. 58 with the London Philharmonic Orchestra under Vladimir Jurowski, in London and at the Dresden Music Festival; and Haydn's C major Concerto with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under Adam Fischer.As a chamber musician, he has curated series for many of the world's most famous festivals and venues, including the Wigmore Hall, the 92nd St Y in New York, and the Salzburg Festival. These specially devised programmes have included ‘In the Shadow of War', a major four-part series for the Wigmore Hall to mark the centenary of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the Second World War; explorations of Czech music; the teacher-pupil line of Saint-Saëns, Fauré and Ravel; the affinity of the cello and the human voice; varied aspects of Robert Schumann's life and music; and the music of Sergei Taneyev (teacher of Steven's grandfather, Julius Isserlis) and his students. For these concerts Steven is joined by a regular group of friends which includes the violinists Joshua Bell, Isabelle Faust, Pamela Frank, and Janine Jansen, violist Tabea Zimmermann, and pianists Jeremy Denk, Stephen Hough, Alexander Melnikov, Olli Mustonen, Connie Shih, and Dénes Várjon.He also takes a strong interest in authentic performance. This season's projects include a recording of the Chopin Cello Sonata and other works with Dénes Várjon for Hyperion, using ones of Chopin's own piano; and a recital of Russian sonatas with Olli Mustonen. In recital, he gives frequent concerts with harpsichord and fortepiano. Recent seasons have featured a special performance with Sir Andras Schiff at the Beethovenhaus in Bonn, using Beethoven's own cello; and performances and recordings (selected for the Deutsche SchallplattenPreis) of Beethoven's complete music for cello and piano with Robert Levin, using original or replica fortepianos from the early nineteenth century. With harpsichordist Richard Egarr, he has performed and recorded the viola da gamba sonatas of J.S. Bach as well as sonatas by Handel and Scarlatti. This season, they tour together in the US.He is also a keen exponent of contemporary music and has premiered many new works including John Tavener's The Protecting Veil (as well as several other pieces by Tavener), Thomas Adès's Lieux retrouvés, Stephen Hough's Sonata for Cello and Piano, Left Hand (Les Adieux), Wolfgang Rihm's Concerto in One Movement, David Matthews' Concerto in Azzurro, and For Steven and Hilary's Jig by György Kurtág. In 2016, he gave the UK premiere of Olli Mustonen's of Frei, aber einsam for solo cello at the Wigmore Hall.

In this episode of Biographers in Conversation, Dr Kate Kennedy, a distinguished cellist, musicologist, and Director of Oxford University's Centre for Life Writing chats with Dr Gabriella Kelly-Davies about her choices while crafting Cello: A Journey Through Silence to Sound.   Here's what you'll discover in this episode: Kate Kennedy's inspiration for crafting Cello: A Journey Through Silence to Sound Why Kate chose Pál Hermann, Lise Cristiani, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch and Amedeo Baldovino as her biographical subjects Why Kate criss-crossed Europe by train with her cello strapped to her back to retrace the footsteps of the four extraordinary cellists Why Kate wrote Cello as an experimental mix of memoir and object, collective and quest biography Why Kate included fascinating interludes, sharing her personal experiences, musings, historical research and a cello's physical and metaphysical characteristics Why Kate introduced various voices into the interludes, including cello makers and dealers, a physicist whose garden houses a cello-turned-bee hive, and cellists such as Steven Isserlis and Christian Poltera The literary devices Kate employed to craft poetic, evocative and at times, electrifying narrative How Kate rediscovered her voice and identity as a cellist by crafting Cello.

durée : 01:28:25 - Steven Isserlis, l'imagination et le caractère - par : Aurélie Moreau - Le violoncelliste britannique Steven Isserlis est admiré pour sa profonde musicalité et sa maîtrise technique. Soliste, chambriste et pédagogue de renommée internationale, il est aussi auteur de livres pour la jeunesse consacrés aux compositeurs.

Cellist Steven Isserlis and Gonzaga Orchestra conductor Kevin Hekmatpanah talk with Jim Tevenan

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,' host Julie Amacher speaks with pianist Jeremy Denk about his latest album, recorded alongside violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Steven Isserlis, which features piano trios by Felix Mendelssohn. Listen now!

One of the world's greatest cellists, Steven Isserlis offers rare insights into his life and craft. 

In this epsisode, we discuss recordings of “Music of the Angels: Cello Concertos, Sonatas & Quintets by Boccherini” (Hyperion) by Steven Isserlis & Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, “Merci” (Sony) by Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott, “Nikokai Kapustin: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 + 6” (Capriccio) by Frank Dupree, SWR Symphonieorchester & SWR Big Band / Dominik Beykirch, “Multiverse” (Hunnia Records) by The Gábor Horváth Trio, “Cookin' in the Couve” (Cellar Music) by Ben Patterson, and “I Hear Echoes” (HighNote Records) by George Cables.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 191 Deezer Playlist   Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in the links provided. We also suggest that if you enjoy the music, you consider purchasing the CDs or high-quality downloads to support the artists.   “Music of the Angels: Cello Concertos, Sonatas & Quintets by Boccherini” (Hyperion) Steven Isserlis, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment https://open.spotify.com/album/6V1CsavbL4yFwL8r7WTIDQ https://music.apple.com/us/album/boccherini-cello-concertos-sonatas-quintets/1766333659 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DFZNR1QD   “Merci” (Sony) Yo-Yo Ma, Kathryn Stott https://open.spotify.com/album/6elZDCjnrPGBvIVfdKYLDw https://music.apple.com/us/album/merci/1766801138 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DG6DTH8T   “Nikokai Kapustin: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 + 6” (Capriccio) Frank Dupree, SWR Symphonieorchester & SWR Big Band / Dominik Beykirch https://open.spotify.com/album/6j67tCYWFzKNsAAlszXNZH https://music.apple.com/us/album/kapustin-piano-concertos-nos-2-6-other-piano-works/1764068734 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DCDG7BN3   “Multiverse” (Hunnia Records) Gábor Horváth Trio https://open.spotify.com/album/1i96FWwak8wyzSNBpIzz03 https://music.apple.com/us/album/multiverse/1773750696 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DK1X2S16   “Cookin' in the Couve” (Cellar Music) Ben Patterson https://open.spotify.com/album/4UGLeoR6vG9Z70LRaSzgxH https://music.apple.com/us/album/cookin-in-the-couve/1763914129 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DDQXNM8N   “I Hear Echoes” (HighNote Records)  George Cables https://open.spotify.com/album/6yT650AYEbpduEWYHvpcEI https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-hear-echoes/1770353648 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DHWC2MY1          

Arifa Akbar and Peter Bradshaw join Tom Sutcliffe to review the film Anora which was written and directed by Sean Baker. Set in contemporary New York the romantic drama won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. They also review the stage production of Dr. Strangelove. The original film version of the black comedy starred Peter Sellers in three roles, in this version Steve Coogan takes on four parts. And they discuss Ali Smith's 13th novel Gliff which focuses on a brutal surveillance state in the future.Plus, French composer Gabriel Faure is best known for his Requiem – but to mark 100 years since his death, cellist Steven Isserlis tells Tom how he's playing a series of concerts at London's Wigmore Hall, to highlight his other work including his cello sonatas and piano quintets. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Claire Bartleet

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Internationally Renowned Cellist Steven Isserlis. After appearing as the Inaugural guest of this podcast in March 2021, Steven returns to celebrate the 100th episode of The Cello Sherpa Podcast and answer questions submitted by audience members. For more information on Steven: http://stevenisserlis.com/If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Editor Martin Cullingford is this week joined by violinist Joshua Bell, pianist Jeremy Denk and cellist Steven Isserlis to talk about their new recording for Sony Classical of Mendelssohn piano trios. 

durée : 01:29:18 - En pistes ! du mardi 17 septembre 2024 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier - Aujourd'hui, au programme d'En pistes, les pièces pour piano de Beethoven, Liszt, Mendelssohn et Fauré, entre les mains des pianistes Lang Lang, Théo Foucheneret et du trio Joshua Bell, Steven Isserlis, Jeremy Denk. Puis, un peu d'opéra avec Massenet, l'occasion de retrouver Roberto Alagna.

durée : 01:29:18 - En pistes ! du mardi 17 septembre 2024 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier - Aujourd'hui, au programme d'En pistes, les pièces pour piano de Beethoven, Liszt, Mendelssohn et Fauré, entre les mains des pianistes Lang Lang, Théo Foucheneret et du trio Joshua Bell, Steven Isserlis, Jeremy Denk. Puis, un peu d'opéra avec Massenet, l'occasion de retrouver Roberto Alagna.

Frank Lavin talks with world-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis, currently on a concert tour in the U.S. The conversation ranges from Beethoven and Lenin to Amor Towles and prospects for Labour beating the Tories. Books Discussed A Fine Balance, by Rohinton Mistry Why Beethover Threw the Stool by Steven Isserlis Table for Two by Amor Towles  

Hattie Butterworth is joined by composer Rebecca Dale for this week's Gramophone Podcast to explore her new album of works for cello and choir with cellists Steven Isserlis and Guy Johnston and the choir Tenebrae, out now on Signum Classics. More about Rebecca Dale   

In the fourth and final part of our staff picks episodes the Intelligence Squared team continue their look back across 2023 to pick their favourite moments from all of the podcasts we've produced over the past 12 months. Intelligence Squared CEO Matt McAllester joins Executive Producer Hannah Kaye for this instalment to select their highlights. Matt is going for James Comey and Armando Iannucci, who appeared live onstage together at London's Union Chapel in summer 2023. Hannah selects Bach vs Beethoven: The Battle of the Great Composers, in which celebrated cellist Steven Isserlis was joined onstage at Cadogan Hall in London alongside music writer and critic Norman Lebrecht to debate two giants of classical music. If you'd like to get access to all of our longer form interviews and members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events - Our member-only newsletter The Monthly Read, sent straight to your inbox ... Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series ... Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more ... Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artistic Director Steven Isserlis introduces Open Chamber Music, one of IMS Prussia Cove's biannual seminars. Open Chamber Music began in 1976, four years after the Masterclasses, when founder Sándor Végh invited some of the students to stay on and play chamber music with him. It has since grown into a three-week seminar taking place every September, with more than 120 musicians rehearsing and performing over 60 works of chamber music together, in ensembles that combine younger musicians with more experienced performers. Artistic Director: Steven Isserlis  @StevenIsserlis Contributors in order of appearance: Stuart Arrandale Tim Crawford Jenna Sherry Tim Boulton Patrick Bailey Millie Ashton Laura MacDonald Susanna Patterson Helena Winkelman Amy Harman Alice Neary Erich Höbarth Melissa Phelps Tom Poster Alec Frank-Gemmell Narrator: Samuel West @exitthelemming Series Producer: Melissa FitzGerald @Melissafitzg Music in order of appearance: Brahms Op.111 played by the Salzburg Camerata, conducted by Sándor Végh. Beethoven String Quartet in F major Op.135 Musicians: Daniel Phillips, David Adams, violin; Thomas Riebl, viola; Jeong Hyoun Christine Lee, cello Recorded OCM 2016, Friday 23 September, Richard Lander School in Truro Leoš Janáček String Quartet No. 1 ‘Kreutzer Sonata' Musicians: Maria Włoszczowska violin; Tim Crawford violin; Clare Finnimore viola; Tim Posner cello. Recorded OCM 2021, Saturday 25 September, St Michael's Mount, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Divertimento for String Trio in E Flat, K.563 Musicians: Maria Wloszczowska violin; Blythe Teh-Engstroem viola; Steven Isserlis cello Recorded OCM 2021, Saturday 25 September, St Michael's Mount ‘Chicken on a Fence Post' played by school children participating in the outreach workshops, alongside IMS musicians Lesley Hatfield, Millie Ashton, violins; Tim Boulton, violin; Laura MacDonald, cello Shostakovich String Quartet No.8 Musicians: Lesley Hatfield, Millie Ashton, violins; Tim Boulton, violin; Laura MacDonald, cello Helena Winkelman, Gott-Fa for Bassoon and String Quartet Musicians: Helena Winkelman, Tim Crawford, violin; Georgia Russell, viola; Tim Posner, cello;  Amy Harman, bassoon Recorded OCM 2021, during rehearsal Schumann Piano Trio in D minor Musicians: Barbara Doll, violin; Alice Neary, cello; Anton Kernjak, piano Recorded OCM 2022 Sunday 25th September, Princess Pavilion Falmouth, Reger String Sextet Musicians: Erich Höbarth, Corey Cerovsek, violin; Thomas Riebl, Celia Libertad Elíaz, viola; Christoph Richter, Natania Hoffman, cello Recorded OCM 2022, Sunday 25th September, Princess Pavillion Falmouth, Schoenberg, Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) Musicians: Alessandro Ruisi, Larissa Cidlinsky, violin, Garfield Jackson, Anna Puig Torne, viola, Laura MacDonald, Bas Jongen, cello Recorded OCM 2023, Saturday 30th September – Trelowarren Chapel Bacewicz, Piano Quintet Musicians: Jackie Shave, Kiarra Saito-Beckman, violin; Celia Libertad Eliaz, viola; Sam de Caprio, cello; Tom Poster, piano Recorded OCM 2022, Friday 23 September, St John's Hall Penzance. Johannes Brahms, Horn Trio in E Flat Op 40 Musicians: Arisa Fujita, violin; Alec Frank-Gemmill, horn; Alasdair Beatson, piano Recorded OCM Tour 2021, Thursday 1 October, Wigmore Hall, London Special thanks to Capriccio for the use of the recording of the Brahms Op.111 played by the Salzburg Camerata, conducted by Sándor Végh. Cover Artwork: Bananadesign Ltd Follow us on Instagram @ims_pc X @ims_pc www.i-m-s.org.uk

Sir Patrick Stewart's memoir Making It So looks back over his long and eclectic acting career encompassing stage, film and television and video games. He has played roles in productions as varied as I, Claudius, Shakespeare and Star Trek: the Next Generation. Samira talks to him about his journey from a poor childhood in Yorkshire to Hollywood. The history and culture of the skateboard is the subject of an exhibition at London's Design Museum. Associate curator Tory Turk and film-maker and skateboarder Winstan Whitter discuss its development from a makeshift practice device for Californian surfers in the 1950s to a high-tech worldwide sport. The great cellist, and advocate for peace, Pablo Casals died 50 years ago this week. Steven Isserlis explains his importance in redefining the role of the cello in music. In the Front Row studio Steven demonstrates on his cello the influence of Casals on cellists to this day and performs Song of the Birds one of Casals's own compositions for the instrument.

Een uitvoerig gesprek met Maya Fridman, cellist en performer extraordinaire die niet alleen de noten van geweldige componisten, maar ook eigen muziek speelt - en die als artist in residence in November Music 2023 minstens in zes concerten te horen zal zijn. Maar ook nieuwe opnamen van muziek van de Engelse componist Paul Honey: liederen voor mezzosopraan en saxofoonkwartet op teksten van Gregory Warren Wilson, gezongen en gespeeld door Frances Gregory en het Delta Saxophone Quartet. En de Doorgeef-CD? Die heeft iets met Bach te maken. Of toch niet? 23.04 CD En Face (Bloomline – BS13-093) Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita nr 1 in Bes, BWV 825 - VI Gigue Marietta Petkova [piano] 2'21”  23.08  CD Bach Before Bach (Alpha classics Alpha 758) Johann Sebastian Bach (?): Vioolsonate in c-klein, BWV 1024 - I Adagio Chouchane Siranossian; Balázs Máté; Leonardo García Alarcón 2'17”  23.12 CD Missa Sancti Georgii (Lust ende Jubel z.nr.) Herman Finkers: Ave Maria Wishful Singing 2'09”  CD Missa Sancti Georgii (Lust ende Jubel z.nr.) trad. Gregoriaans: Responsorium - Ave Maria Wishful Singing 1'49”  23.19  eigen opname  Maya Fridman; LudoWic: XIV Maya Fridman; LudoWic 1'45”  CD The Power of Indifference (TRPTX TTX 0001) Maya Fridman: I think about fate Maya Fridman 6'17”  CD Tavener: Svyati (BMG John Tavener: Svyati (fragment) Steven Isserlis; Kyiv Chambert Choir 1'00”  eigen opname NTR Robin de Raaff: Aeons (fragment) Maya Fridman; Laura Sandee; Konstantyn Napolov 6'50”  CD Nuït (TRPTK TTK 0081) Maya Fridman; Maarten van Veen: VIII b Maya Fridman; Maarten van Veen 4'50”  23.45 eigen opname Paul Honey; Gregory Warren Wilson: Salting Black Ice Paul Honey, Frances Gregory, Delta Saxophone Quartet 2'49”  eigen opname Paul Honey; Gregory Warren Wilson: Cold Ovens Paul Honey, Frances Gregory, Delta Saxophone Quartet 4'03”  eigen opname Paul Honey; Gregory Warren Wilson: Snow and a dovecote Paul Honey, Frances Gregory, Delta Saxophone Quartet 2'21”  23.55 CD La Mélancholie Royale (Seyir Muzik 2GN009) Kudsi Erguner: Le rossignol solitaire Kudsi Eguner 5'00” 

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This episode is part two of our live Bach vs Beethoven. In April 2023, the BBC's Reeta Chakrabarti was joined by world-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis and acclaimed music critic Norman Lebrecht to discuss who was greater, Bach or Beethoven? Mishka Rushdie Momen accompanies this conversation on the piano. Part three of this event is available ad free, for subscribers now.  We'd love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be.  Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or Tweet us @intelligence2.  And if you'd like to get ad-free access to all Intelligence Squared podcasts, including exclusive bonus content, early access to new episodes and much more, become a supporter of Intelligence Squared today for just £4.99, or the equivalent in your local currency.  Just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven are without doubt two of the most sublime musical geniuses who ever lived. But which of the two was the greater?  To battle it out In part one of this live event, Intelligence Squared brought to the stage two celebrated figures from the world of music: world-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis for Bach and acclaimed music critic Norman Lebrecht for Beethoven.  The event was hosted by the BBC's Reeta Chakrabarti, with Mishka Rushdie Momen on the piano. Part two and three of this event are available ad free, for subscribers now. And for our listeners who don't subscribe part 2 will be available in our next episode.  This conversation took place in April 2023. We'd love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be.  Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or Tweet us @intelligence2.  And if you'd like to get ad-free access to all Intelligence Squared podcasts, including exclusive bonus content, early access to new episodes and much more, become a supporter of Intelligence Squared today for just £4.99, or the equivalent in your local currency .  Just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dans ce 5e épisode, j'ai eu la chance d'interviewé 3 musiciens ayant décidé d'allier 2 de leurs passions : le violoncelle et la voile. Se déplaçant de port en port avec leurs voiliers, ils ont créé un cycle maritime de concerts itinérants autour duquel se retrouvent plusieurs musiciens. Ces musiciens nous racontent comment est né Violoncelle en voile. ********** Pour en savoir plus sur Violoncelle en voile : - Site web : https://www.violoncelle-en-voile.org/ - Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/people/Violoncelle-en-voile/100066611240337/ - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEOLqqxW6qw2_0mAiWSzTtA ********** Les coups de coeur de Florimond Dal Zotto : - Sonate de Kodály interprétée par János Starker : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytepXpkBOnY - 2e Concerto de Chostakovitch : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2ZC5WIQIMQ Les coups de coeur d'Adrien Wiot : - Les concertos de Vivaldi interprétés par Christophe Coin : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQZvmEquTuE - le violoncelliste Steven Isserlis : http://stevenisserlis.com/ - Ophélie Gaillard et Piazzolla : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0DMsBY8Bmg Les coups de coeur d'Arthur Dubois : - le compositeur Ola Gjeilo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OEeCdMZIzA - Song and Poems for Cello de Philip Glass : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLnpDG0HyPo -  Cello Contrepoint de Steve Reich : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJwmSgRGmGw *********** Apprenez, Partagez et Vibrez au son de votre violoncelle... juste pour le plaisir! www.praticocello.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/praticocello/message

Music played a large part in the early family life of the Isserlis Siblings and their dog, and here they share memories of their childhood, and how it shaped the trajectory of their respective musical paths.Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger…), Netty chats with a variety of conductors, players and other guests as she ‘spills the tea' on the side of classical music you don't normally hear.Available as Apple podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, TuneIn+Alexa

Steven Isserlis explores the rich and varied community at IMS Prussia Cove. With contributions from some of the people who are associated with the many aspects of the music seminars, including Jonathan Gaisman, Peter Greiner, Bridget Hugh-Jones, Mark Jennings, Alexander Maund, Petroc Trelawney, Samuel West and Rosie Yeatman. Artistic Director: Steven Isserlis  @StevenIsserlis Contributors in order of appearance: John Antonaki Petroc Trelawney Viv Shield Rosie Yeatman Nik Anikitou David Sommer Sam Hewson Arlex Martinez Eleanor Mumford Tim Bickersteth Bridget Hugh-Jones Alexander Maund Hannah Morrow Peter Greiner   Mark Jennings Amy Norrington Samuel West Jonathan Gaisman Music in order of appearance: Brahms Op.111 played by the Salzburg Camerata, conducted by Sándor Végh. Webern, Six Bagatelles for String Quartet, IMS Concert St Bunyan Church, 24.9.05 - Ida Levin & Susie Park violins, Lila Brown viola, Kari Ravnan, Cello. Mendelssohn Octet, Open Chamber Music 1978, St Michael's Mount - Sándor Végh, Sachiko Nakajima, Ola Rudner, Erich Höbarth, violin, Kim Kashkashian, Michel Rouilly, viola, Marcy Rosen, Steven Isserlis, cello. Schubert String Quartet in D minor, IMS Concert St Martin & St Meriadoc Church, Camborne, 2006 – Pekka Kuusisto, Fenella Humphries, violin, James Boyd, viola, Richard Harwood, cello. Schubert B-Flat Piano Trio, IMS Concert, 1978 - Sándor Végh, violin; Johannes Goritzki, cello; Peter Pettinger, piano. Brahms String Sextet in G Major Op.26. Kurtág, Carenza Jig, performed by Scott Dickinson. Haydn Sting Quartet Op.50 No.1 in B Flat, IMS Concert Wigmore Hall, 26.11.22 – Krysia Osostowicz, violin, Lesley Hatfield, violin, Tim Boulton, viola, Amy Norrington, cello. Narrator: Samuel West @exitthelemming Series Producer: Melissa FitzGerald @Melissafitzg With thanks to Chris Doggett for the archive digitisation. Special thanks to Capriccio for the use of the recording of the Brahms Op.111 played by the Salzburg Camerata, conducted by Sándor Végh. Cover Artwork: Bananadesign Ltd Follow us on Instagram @ims_pc Twitter @ims_pc www.i-m-s.org.uk This episode is dedicated to the loving memory of Tessa Gaisman, IMS Prussia Cove's Chairman from 1996 - 2022. 

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “A Golden Cello Decade, 1878-1888” by Steven Isserlis, Connie Shih & Olivia Jageurs, “Song” by Sheku Kanneh-Mason, “Where is Home / Hae Ke Kae” by Abel Selaocoe, “Music from Big Orange” by Alexander Claffy, “Ashanti” by Santi Debriano & Arkestra Bembe, “Oasis: The Music of Gregg Hill” by Rodney Whitaker.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Best 60 Jazz Podcasts   Episode 91 Deezer Playlist   “A Golden Cello Decade, 1878-1888” (Hyperion) Steven Isserlis, Connie Shih, Olivia Jageurs https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA68394   “Song” (Decca) Sheku Kanneh-Mason https://open.spotify.com/album/7oncxQ9LukVa3u0SOTAuWd https://music.apple.com/us/album/song-deluxe/1629042432   “Where is Home / Hae Ke Kae” (Warner Classics) Abel Selaocoe https://open.spotify.com/album/6IYAr9pzGQJ2c9I5ZWuYEb https://music.apple.com/us/album/where-is-home-hae-ke-kae/1612504555   “Music from Big Orange” (Cellar Live) Alexander Claffy https://open.spotify.com/album/4NJZ4rtuCMtYmHZ9mSKv8p https://music.apple.com/us/album/music-from-big-orange/1624565973   “Ashanti” (Jojo Records)  Santi Debriano, Arkestra Bembe https://open.spotify.com/album/4tN43R2qus79a4w4wyQJhm https://music.apple.com/us/album/ashanti/1650081861   “Oasis: The Music of Gregg Hill” (Origin) Rodney Whitaker https://open.spotify.com/album/40vKB8KZo2FBz149mN7OWu https://music.apple.com/us/album/oasis-the-music-of-gregg-hill-feat-terell-stafford/1650357480   Be sure to check out these other podcasts:  "SOMETHING came from Baltimore"   Jazz, blues, and R&B interviews from Tom Gouker. Famous Interviews and Neon Jazz  Features a wide range of artists, musicians, writers, creatives and business folks from around the globe.   ‎The Same Difference on Apple Podcasts In "The Same Difference", Jeff and Brennan aim to help listeners see each other as brothers and sisters in an increasingly polarized world. "The Same Difference" is about encouraging people to embrace differences, recognize commonalities and build connection and community.      

When you picture your perfect day in the fall season, what does it look like Does it include crisp fall leaves, sweater weather and cooler temperatures? Join host Liz Lyon as we discover pieces that sound like the different stages of fall. Episode 102 playlist Scott Joplin: Maple Leaf Rag - (Used at the beginning and end of the episode) This piece by Scott Joplin was groundbreaking for the genre of rag music and became a template for the composers of rag music in the years to come. The Maple leaves change their color in the fall to the vivid browns and fiery reds. Performed by The Band and Lara Downes on Piano. Scott Joplin - Maple Leaf Rag by Fanny Mendelssohn: Das Jar No. 9 (September) - Fanny Mendelssohn composed a set of 12 piano pieces representing every month of the year. ‘September' of Das Jahr (‘The Year') is based it off a poem “To the Moon,” which compares the passage of time with a flowing river. Performed by Liana Serbescu on piano. Fanny Mendelssohn - Das Jahr No. 9 - September by Imogen Holst: Fall of Leaf — As you get further into the fall you can see the magic of leaves turning different colors and they begin to fall…. In this piece you can almost hear the individual leaves falling and drifting in the wind. Performed by Steven Isserlis on Cello. Imogen Holst - Fall of the Leaf by Tōru Takemitsu: A String Around Autumn — Tōru Takemitsu wrote this piece of music to celebrate a fall festival but it sounds like the end of autumn. It is sadder, more sparse and you can almost hear the promise that snow is on the way. Performed by Saito Kinen Orchestra and featuring Nobuko Imai on viola. Tōru Takemitsu - A String Around Autumn by Astor Piazzolla: Autumn in Buenos Aires (Otono Porteno) - Astor Piazzolla wrote a piece of music to celebrate the different seasons in Buenos Aires Argentina. Autumn contains musical raindrops and a wintery sun. Performed by the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra featuring Tessa Lark on violin. Astor Piazzolla - Autumn in Buenos Aires by You can now search and listen to YourClassical Adventures where podcasts are found. Explore more from YourClassical Adventures! What are you curious about? You must be 13 or older to submit any information to American Public Media/Minnesota Public Radio. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about things like our programs, products and services. See Terms of Use and Privacy.

Cellist and IMS Artistic Director Steven Isserlis explores the creative vision behind IMS Prussia Cove. With contributions from some of the many musicians who are associated with the creative spirit of the music seminars: Thomas Adès, Adrian Brendel, Dame Imogen Cooper, Robin Ireland, András Keller, Ulrika-Anima Mathé, Krysia Osostowicz, Charles Owen, and András Schiff and Yuuko Shiokawa. Artistic Director: Steven Isserlis  @StevenIsserlis Contributors in order of appearance: Charles Owen Ulrika-Anima Mathé Imogen Cooper Robin Ireland Krysia Osostowicz Adrian Brendel András Schiff Thomas Adès András Keller Yuuko Shiokawa Music in order of appearance: Brahms Op.111 played by the Salzburg Camerata, conducted by Sándor Végh. Schubert Piano Sonata in A, played by Charles Owen, 2013/4 at the Wigmore Hall. Rachmaninov's second Trio Élégiaque in D minor, Op. 9, played by Steven Isserlis, with Sini Simonen and Charles Owen, IMS Prussia Cove, St Hilary Church, 12th September 2020. György and Marta Kurtág playing ‘Dirge' from 'Games', by Kurtág, IMS, April 2004. Bach-Kurtág transcriptions played by György and Marta Kurtág, IMS, April 2004. Brahms Quintet Op. 34 Sandor Végh; Keiko Wataya; Garfield Jackson; Marcy Rosen; and András Schiff, recorded at an Open Chamber Music concert in St Ives, Cornwall, 22 September 1979. György and Marta Kurtág playing ‘Bells. Hommage a Stravinsky' from ‘Games' by Kurtág, IMS, April 2004. Bach Violin Partita No. 3 in E Major, Gigue played by Sándor Végh. Haydn String Quartet No. 26 in G Minor, Op. 20 No. 3, Minuet: Allegretto played by the Végh Quartet. Narrator: Samuel West @exitthelemming Series Producer: Melissa FitzGerald @Melissafitzg With thanks to Chris Doggett for the archive digitisation. Special thanks to Capriccio for the use of the recording of the Brahms Op.111 played by the Salzburg Camerata, conducted by Sándor Végh. Cover Artwork: Bananadesign Ltd Follow us on Instagram @ims_pc Twitter @ims_pc www.i-m-s.org.uk  

Violinist Tatianna Berman introduces The Power of Sound and how music affects our emotions, behavior, and shapes our reality.Tatiana Berman is a violinist, artist, and cultural entrepreneur who finds fresh ways of connecting classical music and fine arts with a broader audience. Tatiana is the founder of Constella Arts, creator of The Power of Sound project, co-creator of Not So Classical, and star of the documentary Forte available internationally. During the 2020 pandemic, in partnership with Culturenet Tatiana became an online sensation generating hundreds of thousands of views for her virtual solo performances.Tatiana's unique projects brought her to venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Chicago Contemporary Art Museum, Santa Fe Symphony, and the Lafon Performing Arts Center. The Not So Classical album is available on all digital platforms, and the accompanying visual experience is available on Culturenet. The original performance concept Not So Classical has been praised by Forbes, NPR, and Playbill for its innovative approach to presenting a classical music experience. As founder and artistic director of the Constella Arts, Tatiana facilitated the presentations of over 70 world premieres and brought music to schools where arts funding has been cut. Tatiana's music video Vitali Variations and other projects can be experienced on NRK, Culturenet, CmusicTV, Sky, and Apple TV. Tatiana is a producer of documentaries Maestro (maestromovie.com) and Nordic Pulse (nordicpulsefilm.com).Tatiana studied violin at the Yehudi Menuhin School, and the Royal College of Music in London, earning full scholarships and international awards along the way. Throughout her international career as a concert violinist, Tatiana has collaborated with renowned musicians including Ksenia Bashmet, Joshua Bell, Jeremy Denk, Bryce Dessner, Ivry Gitlis, Steven Isserlis, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Anthony McGill, Nico Muhly, and Simon Trpceski. She has worked with conductors Paavo Jarvi, Sarah Ioannides, Tito Muños, Jose Luis Gomez, François López-Ferrer, and the late Yehudi Menuhin, appearing with both European and U.S. orchestras. London's The Strad described Tatiana as “a violinist with a mature, compelling musical personality.” She is an ardent performer of new music, commissioning and collaborating with dancers and digital artists. Notable performances include world premieres of Violin Concertos by Charles Coleman and Michael Csányi-Wills. Tatiana was Arts Ambassador and a Tedx Talk speaker. Her paintings are sought after by collectors from around the world, to see her visual art, go to the Art Gallery.Currently, Tatiana is recording her next Not So Classical album, touring The Power of Sound project, and directing a documentary by the same name. She also leads various workshops and appears at a limited number of speaking engagements on topics including the power of music, music education, and culture.www.tatianaberman.comHost Bonnie Burkert melds the worlds of media and higher consciousness, sharing tools for transformation for wellbeing and spiritual awakening . www.instagram.com/yogi_bon

In this first episode of our second season of Thoughtlines we talk about how culture fights back with historian Professor Kenneth Marcus. As a visiting fellow at CRASSH he's been exploring what happens when music ‘goes there' and tackles the horror and heartbreak of war. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its musical resistance, rapidly going viral on social media, is effectively his project in real time. But his focus on the epic pacifist works of Arnold Schoenberg, Hanns Eisler, and Benjamin Britten reminds us that music was shaping the global human rights imagination well before now. Not only that, it's also a very effective way to wake up the classroom. Learn more: Many thanks to Larry Schoenberg for permission to use an excerpt from Arnold Schoenberg's A Survivor from Warsaw, Op. 42: http://www.schoenberg.at/index.php/en/joomla-license-sp-1943310036/a-survivor-from-warsaw-op-46-1947 The piano track featured after the introduction is "Waves", written and performed by Kenneth Marcus. Kenneth talks about his book, Schoenberg and Hollywood Modernism, in the Author Hub series at Cambridge University Press: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_u0-3dLsCw&ab_channel=CambridgeUniversityPress-Academic He performs his rap on World War I, titled The War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_D_K6oWdyI&ab_channel=KennethMarcus One of the only live-performance videos of Hanns Eisler's Germany Symphony (Deutsche Sinfonie, Op. 50) is with the Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Berlin and Rundfunkchor Berlin, conducted by Max Pommer (1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvB_XNCaJKo Examples of using the arts as resistance in the war in Ukraine: Ukraine's music is an effective weapon of resistance - https://theplanet.substack.com/p/ukraines-music-is-an-effective-weapon "I wanted to fight. The army told me to sing" - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-62137767 Ukrainian graduates dance in front of destroyed school in Kharkiv - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2YTdnJX960 Kyiv Chamber Orchestra, on using music for peace and resistance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hieu5GSA2EM Kenneth Marcus, Cambridge playlist: Handel, Trumpet Concerto in D Major, HWV 335a (Crispin Steele-Perkins, trumpet, Cambridge Music Festival, St. Catherine's College, 1990) Dvorak, Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104 (Steven Isserlis, cello, West Road Concert Hall, 1989) Gershwin, 'S Wonderful (performed at Forbes Mellon Library, Clare College, 1987) Gershwin, I Got Rhythm (performed at College Chapel, Clare College, 1987) Marcus, Long, Hungry World (composed at Thirkill Court, Clare College, 1987) Marcus, Talkin' Love (composed at 30 Hardwick Street, Newnham, 1991) Marcus, Waves (composed at Cambridge, 1991) Quincy Jones with Ice-T, Kool Moe Dee, Big Daddy Kane, and Melle Mel, Back on the Block (played as DJ for Cambridge University Radio, 1990) Strauss, The Blue Danube (Clare May Ball, 1990) Tosh, I Am That I Am (Clare May Ball, 1990) Javanese Gamelan (percussionist in Cambridge Gamelan Society, West Road Concert Hall and Hyde Park, London, 1990) William Byrd, Short Evening Service (King's College Evensong, 1989)

Founded in 1972 by Hungarian violinist Sándor Végh and Hilary Tunstall-Behrens, the International Musicians Seminar held at Prussia Cove in Cornwall has become one of the world's most respected classical music institutions.  In this episode, cellist and IMS Artistic Director Steven Isserlis looks back at the beginnings of IMS. We hear from the founder Hilary Tunstall-Behrens, his nephew Peter, and some of the musicians who came to Cornwall in the early days to immerse themselves in music and the landscape: Lesley Hatfield, Krysia Osostowicz, Daniel Philips, Christoph Richter, Susan Tomes and David Waterman.  Artistic Director: Steven Isserlis  @StevenIsserlis Contributors in order of appearance: Hilary Tunstall-Behrens, Co-Founder Peter Tunstall-Behrens Susan Tomes Krysia Osostowicz Christoph Richter Daniel Phillips Lesley Hatfield David Waterman Featuring IMS recordings: Haydn Sting Quartet Op.50 No.2, Open Chamber Music 2020, St Mary's Church, Penzance - Krysia Osostowicz, Juliette Roos, violin, Hélène Clement, viola, Christoph Richter, cello Mendelssohn Octet, Open Chamber Music 1978, St Michael's Mount - Sándor Végh, Sachiko Nakajima, Ola Rudner, Erich Höbarth, violin, Kim Kashkashian, Michel Rouilly, viola, Marcy Rosen, Steven Isserlis, cello. Fauré Piano Quintet No.2, Open Chamber Music 2021, St Pol de Leon Church, Paul - Lesley Hatfield, Grace Park, violin, Robin Ireland, viola, Madelyn Kowalski, cello, Antoine Préatk, piano. Narrator: Samuel West @exitthelemming Series Producer: Melissa FitzGerald @Melissafitzg With thanks to Chris Doggett for the archive digitisation. Special thanks to Capriccio for the use of the recording of the Brahms Op.111 played by the Salzburg Camerata, conducted by Sándor Végh. Cover Artwork: Bananadesign Ltd Follow us on Twitter @ims_pc Follow us on Instagram @ims_pc www.i-m-s.org.uk

Superstar violinist Joshua Bell teams up with colleagues Steven Isserlis and Jeremy Denk for his latest album, entitled For the Love of Brahms.

We open this segment of Midday with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach - from his Cello Suite in G Major, played by the great English ‘cellist, Steven Isserlis. Mr. Isserlis, who is also the author of the recently published authoritative musical guide, The Bach Cello Suites: A Companion, is appearing in recital in Baltimore this Sunday afternoon (June 5) with the pianist Jeremy Denk. Their concert is part of the Candlelight Concert Society Series. They'll play in the beautiful Linehan Hall, on the campus of UMBC in Catonsville. For performance and ticketing information, click here. Steven Isserlis joins us on Zoom from New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Gillam and cellist Amalie Stalheim share the music they love, including the soundtrack to Amalie's teenage years, two very different lullabies and a 'feel-good' sonata. Playlist: Shostakovich - Jazz Suite No 2 - Dance 2 [Russian State Symphony Orchestra, Dmitry Yablonsky] Björk- Army of Me Mendelssohn – Cello Sonata No.2 in D Major, Op. 58: I. Allegro assai vivace [Steven Isserlis - cello, Melvyn Tan - piano] Joesef - Comedown Josef Suk - Serenade for Strings in E-flat major, Op. 6: IV. Allegro [Vienna Philharmonic, Clemens Krauss] Ella Fitzgerald – Summertime Icelandic Folk Song - Sleep for Mama (Vikingur Olafsson - piano) Fredrik Lindborg - Danny's Dream

Julius Isserlise loomingut esitavad tema pojapoeg Steven Isserlis ja pianist Sam Haywood.

Many of Rita's students remember her luminous nature, her laughter and positivity, which is very rare amongst music teachers. Often, too often teacher's authority is based on fear, humiliation and suppression of a student. But how is it related to Rita?  In this episode I'll tell you how Rita (probably totally unconsciously) broke a cliché of dominant teaching method and introduced a loving, kind and patient approach. You will also hear various people talk about Rita: amongst them pianist sir Andras Schiff, cellist Steven Isserlis and her students. At the end you'll hear a composition dedicated to Rita by classical pianist and composer Prach Boondiskulchok.  Find Olga: https://www.facebook.com/OlgaJegunova https://www.olgajegunova.com/ https://www.instagram.com/olgajegunova/ Find us via: https://www.russianartandculture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rusartculture/ https://twitter.com/RusArtCulture https://www.facebook.com/RusArtCulture/

On this month's INTERPLAY, I had a wonderfully engaging Conversation In Music with the musician I believe is the foremost cellist of his generation, STEVEN ISSERLIS. The conversation ranges over many topics, from his approach to learning new music to writing about composers with whom he has a special relationship, and the voice and range of the cello. Our talk went by too quickly. We could have spoken for hours. Watch and you will see why his vibrant personality is simply remarkable and compelling. www.michaelshapiro.com

Dans ce deuxième épisode, je rencontre Jean Roy, violoncelliste, pianiste, chanteur, flûtiste, compositeur et arrangeur. Originaire de la région de la Côte-Nord du Québec, ce musicien amateur passionné nous parle de son amour pour les suites de Bach, de ses rencontres avec certains professeurs et nous partage plusieurs coups de coeur violoncellistiques. Pour découvrir sa chaîne YouTube où l'on retrouve plusieurs de ses compositions et arrangements : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbX8raBjslf9A63a6MbEFw/featured Coups de coeur de Jean : - mouvement lent du Trio D.8989 de Schubert - Sonatine de Kodaly - Sonate de Rachmaninov - Ernest Bloch - Prayer and Dance de Srul Irving Glick - Suites de Bach par Anner Bylsma, Maurice Gendron, Pieter Wispelwey, Jean-Guihen Queyras - Interprètes : Steven Isserlis, Yo-Yo Ma - Sarabande de la Suite no5 de Bach Toujours rêver d'apprendre le violoncelle? Et si c'était possible de le faire à votre propre rythme, dans le confort de votre foyer? Toutes les informations à www.praticocello.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/praticocello/message

The internationally renowned cellist Steven Isserlis talks to Andrew Marr about his companion guide to The Bach Cello Suites. Isserlis explores why Bach's Six Suites have become some of the most cherished music, and how Bach takes the audience on a spiritual journey, from joy, through tragedy, to jubilation. Schubert's heart-breaking song-cycle Winterreise tells of a young man's desperate wanderings: the music and the poems creating images of fire and snow, of scalding and frozen tears. The baritone Benjamin Appl, accompanied by James Baillieu, stars in a new BBC film, Winter Journey, filmed in a tower on the snow-covered summit of the Julierpass in south-east Switzerland. An album of the music will be released in February. The composer and pianist Kate Whitley is also interested in the importance of place in music. But she has taken a different tack, eschewing the often rarefied atmosphere of concert halls, for the concrete heart of city centres. She runs The Multi-Storey Orchestra which performs in car parks around the UK. Producer: Katy Hickman Photo copyright: Satoshi Aoyagi

DIKT Hon brukade vattna växterna ÖVERSÄTTNING Matilda Södergran UPPLÄSNING Therese Brunnander Siv Cedering föddes 1939 i Grelsbyn i Överkalix men flyttade i tidiga tonåren till USA med sin familj. Efter att ha gått skrivarkurs för Allen Ginsberg debuterade hon redan som sextonåring med dikthäftet Dawn, men det skulle dröja nästan tjugo år innan följande diktsamling, Cup of Cold Water, utkom 1973. Därefter publicerades diktsamlingarna i tät följd, sammanlagt ett dussin dikt- och samlingsverk på engelska. Sina romaner och barnböcker skrev hon däremot på svenska. Siv Cedering översatte även amerikansk urfolksdiktning till svenska i urvalet Det blommande trädet (1973), och översatte och introducerade därtill en rad moderna svenska poeter i sitt nya hemland, där hon kom att utveckla ett mångsidigt författar- och konstnärskap.Diktsamling: Kärlets dikt (Pamphilus förlag, 2021)MUSIK Robert Schumann: Träumerei ur KinderszeneEXEKUTÖRER Michael Collins, klarinett, Stephen Hough, piano, Steven Isserlis, cello

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Zacara da Teramo: Enigma Fortuna (Complete Works)” by La Fonte Musica & Michele Pasotti, “Chopin: Études, Op. 25 & 4 Scherzi” by Beatrice Rana , “British Solo Cello Music” by Steven Isserlis, “Bach (Re)inventions” by Moisés P. Sánchez, “Lorraine's Lullabye” by Anthony Wonsey, and “Street of Dreams” (Blue Note) by the Bill Charlap Trio.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 35 Jazz Podcasts   Episode 40 Deezer Playlist   “Zacara da Teramo: Enigma Fortuna (Complete Works)” (Alpha) La Fonte Musica, Michele Pasotti https://open.spotify.com/album/5vSFgNogyLlPLAa94rVbAO https://music.apple.com/us/album/zacara-da-teramo-enigma-fortuna-complete-works/1574625966   “Chopin: Études, Op. 25 & 4 Scherzi” (Warner Classics) Beatrice Rana (piano) https://open.spotify.com/album/1ShgA7hWvxQtOHyCYDvYBv https://music.apple.com/us/album/chopin-12-études-op-25-4-scherzi/1566643547   “British Solo Cello Music” (Hyperion) Steven Isserlis (cello), Mishka Rushdie Momen (piano) https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA68373 https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/8935622--british-solo-cello-music   “Bach (Re)inventions” (MarchVivo) Moisés P. Sánchez https://open.spotify.com/album/5UEeuzzOtJUkaLZ6h8sUPK https://music.apple.com/us/album/bach-re-inventions/1581790817   “Lorraine's Lullabye” (Cellar Live) Anthony Wonsey https://open.spotify.com/album/6jouxrr6TWHpzUcSzdrHOt https://music.apple.com/us/album/lorraines-lullabye/1576610987   “Street of Dreams” (Blue Note) Bill Charlap Trio https://open.spotify.com/album/61y1rgjqARtBJxEn4WEPPr https://music.apple.com/us/album/street-of-dreams/1586728867

Following publication of his new book The Bach Cello Suites: A Companion, cellist Steven Isserlis spoke to online editor Davina Shum about consulting various musical sources, from different editions to manuscripts. Steven also speaks about making bowing and fingering suggestions for the new Henle edition of the Dvořák cello concerto, and how musicians need to make an informed choice for their preferred interpretation. Check out thestrad.com for the latest news and articles on all things to do with string playing. Register and subscribe to access exclusive archival content from 2010 onwards. Student discount! Get 50% off an online subscription! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3eQ75AB  Find us on social media: Facebook.com/thestrad Twitter: @TheStradMag Instagram: @the_strad_   Sarabande from Cello Suite no.5 in C minor BWV1011 Steven Isserlis, cello Johann Sebastian Bach: The Cello Suites Hyperion CDA67541/2   Photo credit: Jean Baptiste Millot

Bach's cello suites are among the most extraordinary works - both joyful and profound - written for the instrument. In his new book, 'The Bach Cello Suites: A Companion', published by Faber, Steven Isserlis draws on decades of reflection on this music, sharing his views and encouraging us to listen in even greater depth. He joins Gramophone Editor Martin Cullingford to talk about his book and the music. Excerpts throughout are taken from his recording of the suites, available on the Hyperion label, Gramophone's Instrumental Award winner back in 2007. This Gramophone Podcast is produced in association with Leipzig – the City of Music.

A. Radio Filharmonisch Orkest Groot Omroepkoor Jaap van Zweden, dirigent Jane Irwin, mezzosopraan * Edward Elgar - The Music Makers op.69 Opname van het concert gegeven op 23 maart 2007 in Muziekcentrum Vredenburg te Utrecht B. Radio Kamer Filharmonie Philippe Herreweghe, dirigent Steven Isserlis, cello * Daan Manneke - Ciaconna / Answering The Question * Robert Schumann - Celloconcert in a op.129 * Ludwig van Beethoven - Symfonie nr.3 in Es "Eroica" op.55 Opname van het concert gegeven op 18 februari 2011 in Vredenburg Leidsche Rijn te Utrecht

The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews world renowned cellist Steven Isserlis about building an international career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster.If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Tom Service presents the latest news from across the classical music industry. He speaks with the French soprano Sandrine Piau about her new CDs of music by Handel, Haydn and Strauss, and to cellist Steven Isserlis about his latest projects, including CDs of music by John Tavener and the music of Proust's salons. Tom also profiles Scottish composer Geraldine Mucha, who lived most of her life in Prague, with contributions from Mucha's son John, Chris Vinz of the Geraldine Mucha Archive, and Prague-based American pianist Patricia Goodson, who has played many of Mucha's works. Plus, a preview of the 2021 conference of the Association of British Orchestras this week with its Director Mark Pemberton, Vanessa Reed of New Music USA on programming new and underrepresented voices, and Sarah Derbyshire, Chief Executive of Orchestras Live, on a new UK report Orchestras in Healthcare.

Poignant, peaceful, maybe even transcendental music for choir with cello: Svyati by John Tavener is the result of a lifetime of spiritual enquiry and of perfecting a simple and profound musical style. Beautiful.   Listening time 19 mins (Intro 5', music 14') Music on youtube or Spotify   Please leave a comment to tell us what you think at Cacophony's website. Please subscribe to the podcast and share widely.   If you like this piece, you can buy it here or elsewhere in top quality download for pennies! This isn't an affiliate link, I just want to make sure you get a great recording. It's Tavener: Svyati 'O Holy One', played by cellist, Steven Isserlis with the Kiev Chamber Choir. It may only be a few p, but it's more than the artists would get via youtube/Spotify! If you're enjoying Cacophony and want to help, you can support us, by 'buying me a ko-fi'!   Thanks for listening!

Steven Isserlis tells John Wilson about his new album of late works by Sir John Tavener. It is a very personal project: Tavener and Isserlis were friends, the composer wrote pieces for the cellist and Isserlis gave the first performances of some of Tavener's works. His music was greatly influenced by the liturgy and traditions of the Orthodox Church, but this album reveals his openness to other religions. One piece echoes the call and response form of the Anglican church, in another the cello duets with a Sufi singer. There isn't a piece for solo cello so Isserlis plays part of Tavener's famous piece, The Protecting Veil, which was written for him, . Avni Doshi’s debut novel Burnt Sugar was longlisted for the Booker Prize two days before it was even published in the UK, and just weeks later she gave birth to her second child. Now she’s on the shortlist and has a three month old to look after as well as a toddler, but she’s found the time to join some readers for Front Row’s Booker Prize Book Group. Avni answers listeners questions about her story of a fractious mother daughter relationship, set in and around Pune, India. The latest announcement about renewed lockdown restrictions which will remain in place until at least December 3rd have thrown the plans of theatres, museums and many other public institutions into disarray. They had just emerged from the first lockdown and reworked their plans to incorporate social distancing. Now all that effort seems to have come to naught as new rules have been announced. John Wilson speaks to Matt Hemley from The Stage and Adrian Vinken, CEO at Theatre Royal Plymouth, whose Christmas show may have to be cancelled…again. Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Simon Richardson

收听提示 1、为什么中餐容易造成浪费？ 2、公权力该如何介入粮食安全？ 3、人们为什么爱看吃播？ 4、一战中的士兵如何在壕沟里玩音乐？ 本集相关 烤肉宛 北京老字号烤肉品牌，创建于清康熙二十五年（公元1686年），以"炙子烤肉"闻名。 The Cello In Wartime 音乐专辑，由Steven Isserlis 和Connie Shih 联合制作，为第一次世界大战爆发一百周年纪念。 Harold Triggs 业余大提琴演奏家，于一战期间携带一把特制的"战时大提琴"，在前线壕沟中演奏。 本集音乐 Steven Isserlis , Connie Shih 《 Jerusalem 》 上集回顾 与新冠病毒共存，我们准备好了吗？ 《八分》每周三、周五晚8点更新  

收听提示 1、为什么中餐容易造成浪费？ 2、公权力该如何介入粮食安全？ 3、人们为什么爱看吃播？ 4、一战中的士兵如何在壕沟里玩音乐？ 本集相关 烤肉宛 北京老字号烤肉品牌，创建于清康熙二十五年（公元1686年），以"炙子烤肉"闻名。 The Cello In Wartime 音乐专辑，由Steven Isserlis 和Connie Shih 联合制作，为第一次世界大战爆发一百周年纪念。 Harold Triggs 业余大提琴演奏家，于一战期间携带一把特制的"战时大提琴"，在前线壕沟中演奏。 本集音乐 Steven Isserlis , Connie Shih 《 Jerusalem 》 上集回顾 与新冠病毒共存，我们准备好了吗？ 《八分》每周三、周五晚8点更新  

For the final episode of the season a host of musical big wigs – from Stephen Hough to Steven Isserlis, Errollyn Wallen to Tom Service – phone in to give the boys recommendations for summer reading. Sam also waxes lyrical on the panharmonium, a precursor to the modern synthesiser for which Beethoven wrote his Wellingtons Sieg, whilst Tim speaks to New York-based author Annik LaFarge about her upcoming book, Chasing Chopin: A Musical Journey Across Three Centuries, Four Countries, and a Half-Dozen Revolutions.Pre-order Chasing Chopin from Hive: www.hive.co.uk/Product/Annik-LaFarge/Chasing-Chopin--A-Musical-Journey-Across-Three-Centuries-/24876098Chasing Chopin's companion site has links to the music she covers as well as a bunch of other resources: www.whychopin.comMusic Credits: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever Beethoven's 'Wellingtons Sieg' performed by the Stuttgart Symphony under Hermann ScherchenFollow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

In this episode, international soloist Stefan Jackiw talks to us about his journey overcoming a serious injury.  He tells us how he got injured, the steps he took to heal, the mental impact it had on him, and how he stays injury free. He also elaborates on: What his musicology studies brought to his playing What collaborating with other musicians mean to him Establishing strong fundamentals on the instrument How he maximizes his practice time His injury story: How it happened Facing the stigma attached to being an injured musician The mental impact it had on him and the new mindsets he developed as a result The reflection he did, the changes he implemented and how he overcame it How he modified his setup and technique as a result How he remains injury free The very important concept of surrendering in practicing How our level of stress and the amount of pressure we tolerate affects our playing How to plan practice     Don't forget to visit the Mind Over Finger Resources' page to check out amazing books recommended by my podcast guests, as well as my favorite websites, cds, the podcasts I like to listen to, and the practice and podcasting tools I use every day!  Find it here: www.mindoverfinger.com/resources!   And join the Mind Over Finger Book Club in the Tribe!  We meet HERE, and we're currently discussing The Inner Game of Golf by Tim Gallwey!   Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to get your free guide to a super 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! TURN THE METRONOME ON AND START PRACTICING BETTER AND LEARNING FASTER RIGHT NOW!  GET YOUR FREE METRONOME GUIDE TODAY AT www.mindoverfinger.com!!!!     MORE ABOUT STEFAN JACKIW: Website: https://stefanjackiw.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=stefan+jackiw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanjackiwviolin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StefanJackiw/   Stefan Jackiw is one of America's foremost violinists, captivating audiences with playing that combines poetry and purity with an impeccable technique. Hailed for playing of "uncommon musical substance" that is “striking for its intelligence and sensitivity” (Boston Globe), Jackiw has appeared as soloist with the Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco symphony orchestras, among others. This season, he will re-unite with Juraj Valcuha to make his debut with the Konzerthaus Orchestra Berlin performing Korngold's Violin Concerto. He also returns performing Stravinsky to the Bournemouth Symphony with Kirill Karabits, the Helsinki Philharmonic with Hans Graf, and the RTÉ National Symphony in Dublin with Leonard Slatkin.  Other highlights include performances with the San Diego Symphony and Rafael Payare, the Indianapolis and Baltimore Symphonies with David Danzmayr, and the Omaha Symphony. In recital, Stefan continues touring the complete Ives Sonatas with Jeremy Denk, with whom he has recorded the sonatas for future release on Nonesuch Records. He also appears on tour with harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani, exploring works for violin and harpsichord and featuring a new commission by Lester St. Louis, and continues to perform alongside pianist Conrad Tao and cellist Jay Campbell as part of the Junction Trio, with stops this season in Massachusetts, Washington D.C., Ohio, California, Texas, New Mexico, Florida, and more. Highlights of recent seasons include his debut with the Cleveland Orchestra and Juraj Valcuha, with whom he also re-united for performances in Dallas, Detroit, and Luxembourg; performances of Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto at Carnegie Hall with Mikhail Pletnev, as part of a multi-city tour with the Russian National Orchestra; as well as performances with the St. Louis Symphony under Nicholas McGegan, the Minnesota Orchestra under Ilyich Rivas, the Rotterdam Philharmonic under Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Indianapolis Symphony under Krzysztof Urbanski, and the Pittsburgh Symphony under Valčuha. Other highlights in Europe included his performances with the Netherlands Radio Symphony and Ludovic Morlot at the Concertgebouw. In Asia, Stefan has appeared with the Tokyo Symphony at Suntory Hall under the direction of Krzysztof Urbanski, and the Seoul Philharmonic under Venzago. He has also toured Korea, playing chamber music with Gidon Kremer and Kremerata Baltica. In Australia, Stefan toured with the Australian Chamber Orchestra play-directing Mendelssohn. He also gave the world premiere of American composer David Fulmer's Violin Concerto No 2 “Jubilant Arcs”, written for him and commissioned by the Heidelberg Festival with the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie under Matthias Pintscher. Recital highlights have included his performances of the complete Ives violin Sonatas with Jeremy Denk at Tanglewood and Boston's Jordan Hall, and performance of the complete Brahms violin sonatas, which he has recorded for Sony. He also recently recorded the Beethoven Triple with Inon Barnatan, Alisa Weilerstein, Alan Gilbert and Academy St. Martin in the Fields. Jackiw has performed in numerous important festivals and concert series, including the Aspen Music Festival, Ravinia Festival, Caramoor International Music Festival, Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, New York's Mostly Mozart Festival, the Philharmonie de Paris, Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, the Celebrity Series of Boston, and the Washington Performing Arts Society. As a chamber musician, he has collaborated with such artists as Jeremy Denk, Steven Isserlis, Yo-Yo Ma, and Gil Shaham, and forms a trio with Jay Campbell and Conrad Tao. At the opening night of Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall in New York, Jackiw was the only young artist invited to perform, playing alongside such artists as Emanuel Ax, Renée Fleming, Evgeny Kissin, and James Levine. Born to physicist parents of Korean and German descent, Stefan Jackiw began playing the violin at the age of four. His teachers have included Zinaida Gilels, Michèle Auclair, and Donald Weilerstein. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University, as well as an Artist Diploma from the New England Conservatory, and is the recipient of a prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant. He lives in New York City.     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. Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe here!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfingertribe/     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 fantastic producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/

Steven Isserlis, Consigli ai giovani musicisti o regole di vita musicale di Robert Schumann

A special celebratory conversation between cellist Steven Isserlis and Editor-in-Chief James Jolly which explores - among many topics - the nature of recording, the music of John Tavener, cellists of the past and gut strings.

Kaks tähelepanuväärset tšellokontserti vene heliloomingugigantidelt Prokofjevilt ja Šostakovitšilt esitavad Steven Isserlis ja Frankfurdi Raadio sümfooniaorkester Paavo Järvi juhatusel. (Hyperion 2015)

Kaks tähelepanuväärset tšellokontserti vene heliloomingugigantidelt Prokofjevilt ja Šostakovitšilt esitavad Steven Isserlis ja Frankfurdi Raadio sümfooniaorkester Paavo Järvi juhatusel. (Hyperion 2015)

Welcome to the October BBC Music Magazine podcast. In this episode, we bring you the latest classical music news, including details of BBC Radio 3's Christmas carol competition and a look at the decline in people studying music at GCSE level. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Highlights Thanksgiving reflections from 1917 @ | 01:15 Tank warfare in the battle of Cambrai - Mike Shuster @ | 11:35 Introducing WW1 Centennial Commissioner Zoe Dunning @ | 15:55 Ceremonial Coin Strike at Philly mint @ | 16:15 Trench Coat and Wristwatch - Speaking WW1 @ | 17:20 100C / 100M project in Springfield, MA @ | 19:55 WWrite Blog article by WW1CC intern Sarah Biegelsen @ | 25:15 Yurok Native Americans in WW1 - Chag Lowry & Rahsan Ekedal @ | 26:15 Memoire - An adventure in 1914 - Christopher Kelly @ | 32:00 DH4 WW1 Aircraft restoration progresses @ | 37:50 The Buzz - Katherine Akey @ | 38:30 Image Credit: A work-in-progress image of a Yurok Native Army soldier drawn by Rahsan Ekedal for the upcoming Graphic Novel "Soldiers Unknown" by Chag Lowry ----more---- Opening Welcome to World War 1 centennial News - It’s about WW1 THEN - what was happening 100 years ago this week  - and it’s about WW1 NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration. Today is November 29th, 2017. Our guests this week include: Mike Shuster from the great war project blog,    Jacqueline Farrow and Eddie Boulrice [bowl-reece] from the Godfrey Triangle Restoration Committee, in Springfield, Massachusetts Graphic novel team Chag (ChAIg) Lowry and Rahsan [Ruh-SAN] Ekedal [ek-uh-dhal] Author and historian Christopher Kelly And Katherine Akey the shows line producer and the commissions social media director... WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. I’m Theo Mayer - the Chief Technologist for the Commission and your host. Welcome to the show. [MUSIC] Preface It is sometimes difficult in our media overloaded, multi-faceted, social and general media inundated world --- not be cynical - but in 1917 many people genuinely believed that they were answering a higher calling. That makes Thanksgiving 1917,  100 years ago this past week an interesting moment of reflection for millions of Americans both within our nation and those who find themselves “over there”. We are going look at this -  plus a series of other stories that occur as the American Military finds itself on the precipice of major battle action. So let’s jump into our wayback machine and see what was happening 100 years ago this week in the War that Changed the World. World War One THEN 100 Year Ago This Week [MUSIC TRANSITION] Thanksgiving 1917 - at home, President Wilson uses the Official Bulletin - the government’s daily war gazette published by George Creel the head of America’s propaganda machine - to get a short statement from each member  of his cabinet -   [SOUND EFFECT] Dateline, November 28, 1917 The masthead of the Official Bulletin reads: Cheering Thanksgiving Messages to Americans at Home And Fighting Forces Abroad From the President’s Cabinet Are in This Issue It starts with an excerpt from President Wilson’s Thanksgiving Proclamation! On this day of the revelation of our duty not only to defend our own rights as a nation but to defend also the rights of free men throughout the world, we are filled with the resolution and spirit of united action. We should especially thank God that in such circumstances, in the midst of the greatest enterprise the spirits of men have ever entered upon, we have, if we but observe a reasonable and practicable economy, abundance with which to supply the needs of those associated with us as well as our own.— From Robert Lansing - Secretary of State If we measured our national blessings by the materialistic standard of physical comfort and prosperity, which has been in recent years so potent in our thought as a people, the observance of Thanksgiving Day this year might seem almost a mockery, for we are engaged in the most destructive and terrible war of all times. But a new conception of national blessings has come to the American people, a conception in which the spiritual is exalted above the material, in which the life of the Nation is placed above the life of the individual. No greater blessing could have come to the Republic than this awakening to the fact that patriotism is more to be prized than wealth. From William McAdoo Secretary of the Treasury For the first time in more than fifty years Thanksgiving Day finds America at war. In this chaos of civilization the power of America was needed to tip the scales in favor of freedom and democracy as against the enslavement of the world which would inevitably follow the triumph of military despotism. Terrible as war is, and fearful as are the sacrifices it entails, nothing is comparable to freedom and liberty. From Newton D. Baker - Secretary of War I am glad to take advantage of the opportunity which the OFFICIAL BULLETIN gives to send a word of appreciation and good cheer from the men of the War Department who are in this country to the men who are now in France. We are striving our hardest to send them, promptly and plentifully, the material things they need  - as they take their stand by the side of the gallant men who, for so long, have been holding the battle front for a world -  that shall look forward and not look backward. From Thomas Gregory - the Attorney General Nearly a century and a half ago our forefathers, hungry and poorly fed, clothed, disciplined, and armed, --- gave, when needed, their all --- for liberty to live undefiled by license that men are free and self governed. They dreamed and labored, so that real freedom and free institutions were born. To-day you battle that these principles do not die --- but may live on and reach untold millions - who now live under the blight of despots. From Albert Burleson - Postmaster General Our Thanksgiving holiday is like many other good things—of New England origin. It came into national use during the Civil War. The people of the United States in the celebration of this festival now have special cause for returning thanks to the Almighty Ruler of the universe for the many blessings He has showered upon us. While Europe, Asia, and Africa are ravaged by war, no foe has invaded our country --- our cities have not been destroyed, and our people go about their business and live in peace, in plenty, and in security. After every honorable effort had been exhausted to avoid it --- we were thrust into the world's war. In the name of allied nations we have entered into the contest. We have met the crisis unselfishly, patriotically, and nobly. Today, our sons, true to the traditions, ideals, and standards of their heroic fathers are mustering on the battlefields of Europe. From Josephus Daniels - Secretary of the Navy We are grateful to have discovered what some doubted before the war: That we have many youthful Nathan Hales in this generation --- who regret that they have only one life to give for their country. - That the spirit of “Don't give up the ship” actuating men in the Navy to-day gives us many Lawrences who meet death with little thought of self but deep concern for their country. That the people of the United States are justified in their faith in the soldiers and sailors and marines who are of the same stuff as the men whose courage made Bunker Hill and King's Mountain and Yorktown and Lake Champlain meccas of patriotism. That all America is mobilized and all true Americans have highly resolved to make every sacrifice that may be demanded for the sway of liberty and freedom in the world, where neither the autocracy of crowned heads nor entrenched privilege can deny the right of all men to govern themselves. From Franklin Lane - Secretary of the interior I cannot give thanks for war, nor for the method that men make war, nor for the turning of the minds of men from things constructive to things destructive; but I can give thanks that this is a Nation unashamed; that the spirit of Bunker Hill and Santiago is still quick and aggressive; that men are willing to die that liberty and justice may live; that we are not to see the free peoples of the earth humiliated or crushed; and that Fear is not to master the world. From William Wilson Secretary of Labor I have traveled through the most diverse parts of the country and come in contact with every variety of our citizenship —the rich and the poor, those who have sprung from old English stock, as well as naturalized citizens who have come to us from the different lands of Europe, including the central powers. In the midst of all this diversity of place and people, behind all differences, I find a common and complete devotion to this country and an unquestioning devotion to the aims of freedom and democracy which are the purposes of this country going to war. [SOUND EFFECT] Meanwhile in Europe, the US Army tries to bring a bit of home to the boys. Dateline: November 29, 1917 Headline: A story from the NY times… Cooks Prepare Feast For Pershing’s Men - Thanksgiving Dinner Expected to be the Best Ever Service to Army on Foreign Soil. The story reads: In every village in France where American troops are stationed, the company cooks started to make cranberry sauce and to lay out great piles of plump turkey, sweet potatoes and everything else that goes to make a real thanksgiving Dinner. Thanksgiving Day for the American forces will be one of resting, eating and recovering. After the dinner settles there will be real american doings such as football games, in which some american stars who are there will play. But back to the fighting front... [SOUND EFFECT] Early in this month, in Episode 45 we told you the story of a company of American Soldiers who were the first to contact the enemy - they were training in bunkers in a quiet part of the western front. Suddenly Germans attacked, over-ran the positions and took 12 prisoners of war. They also killed 5 and wounded others. This week, the incident is in the news again as the French Government endeavors to decorate 15 men of this unit. [SOUND EFFECT] Dateline November 27th 1917 Headline: From the pages of the New York Times “French Decorate 15 of our troops… “French War Crosses” conferred on men who met German Trench Raid on November 2… but TOLD NOT TO WEAR MEDALS - Recipients must wait until Congress authorizes them to accept honors from a foreign nation. Now I see that the follow on of this story offers great insight into the situation on the ground… After months of waiting - American soldiers finally head to the front early in the month. It’s a quiet area but in the actual war zone… The Americans are essentially still training when suddenly themselves in an unintended engagement as the Germans attack. The story in the times includes: The French General, in referring to the actions of this american company said: “On the night of November second, this company, which was in the line for the first time, met an extremely violent bombardment, despite which it seized arms and offered such stubborn resistance that the enemy, though numerically superior, was obliged to retire” [Sound effect] Also this week -- another group of Yankee Doughboys find themselves “In the Fight” - somewhat unintentionally - during the battle of Cambrai. The 11th engineers are helping to build the rail system that has been transporting a new power weapon to the front - in preparation for the british Cambrai campaign that was, for the first time make major use  of the tank!   Suddenly near the town of Gouzeaucout, ( GUZ- Oh - COO) the germans counter-attack and the engineers suddenly find themselves in combat. The following is from an article printed in a UK magazine called "I was there". The author is Major General Seely of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade as he describes the German counter attack at Cambrai around November 30th. “I have to say that a good many stragglers from the battle gallantly came forward with me. Amongst others we found a curious and most interesting party, American engineers whom we had seen 12 days before, engaged in making a light railway some five miles behind the front line. They were pursuing their peaceful avocations near to Gouzeaucourt ( GUZ- Oh - COO) , which had been close to the front line before our advance on November 21. They belonged to the American 11th Engineers. Colonel Hoffman was the Regimental Commander and I think Captain Hulsant was commanding the party, when the German advance fell on upon them. Some had rifles with them, in the case of others the rifles were far away, but that made no difference to these gallant Yankees. With spades and pickaxes they fell upon the advancing Germans and although many were knocked out, I am assured that they got the best of it in a hand to hand combat. It was a brave thing to do, for surrender would have been easy and for once justifiable. When I came home on leave a month later, I gave some account of this at a luncheon, given by Lord Beaverbrook. I do not know if this account has reached America from other sources, but I am glad to put it on record now. [SOUND EFFECT] Dateline December 1, 1917 Headline from the story in the New York times reads Every State now has Militia in France - Not a man lost of those who have sailed from America to the Front So by November of 1917 - the Americans are mobilized - sent the troops “over there” - have been busy training and helping to build infrastructure - and are beginning to engage the enemy - though not intentionally yet. None of this is deemed fast enough or big enough by the British who warn that the pace and power projection of the Americans is crucial but lacking 100 years ago this month -  in the War that changed the world . [SOUND EFFECT] Great War Project Tanks were to be a major strategic shift in the planning for the Battle of Cambrai - Nearly 500 were deployed for the campaign - but with some mixed results… Here to tell us about it is Mike Shuster, former NPR correspondent and curator of the Great War Project blog. The tank is to be the new super weapon in the war - the game changer - but apparently did not come out of the gate quite as planned - tell us about it Mike: [Mike Shuster] Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog. LINK: http://greatwarproject.org/2017/11/19/where-are-the-americans-2/ http://greatwarproject.org/2017/11/26/are-tanks-the-answer/ [SOUND EFFECT] The Great War Channel For video about this week in WWI 100 years ago - from a more European perspective - we recommend the Great War Channel on Youtube hosted by Indy Neidell.   Their episodes this week include: The End Of Passchendaele and Jagdkommandos - Austria Hungary’s Special Forces and Tank Corps Unleashed - The battle of Cambrai And finally Dropping Bombs on Germany - Indy takes audience questions in an episode of “Out of the Trenches” Follow the link in the podcast notes or search for “the great war” on youtube. Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar World War One NOW It is time to fast forward into the present to WW1 Centennial News NOW - this section is not about history, but rather - it explores what is happening to commemorate the centennial of the War that changed the world! [SOUND EFFECT] Commission News: Coin Strike and Zoe Dunning When Commission Chair Robert Dallesandro retired from the US World War One Centennial Commission it left a seat open for a new commissioner.  So last week, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi filled that seat with  Commander Zoe Dunning, USN (Ret.) of San Francisco. We welcome Commissioner Dunning who is our first commissioner from the west coast. Read more about Commissioner Dunning by visiting the link in the podcast notes. link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/3721 Philadelphia Mint Ceremonial Coin Strike In more commission news - on Tuesday, November 28th in Philadelphia-- the US Mint hosted a ceremonial coin strike event for the new 2018 World War I Centennial Silver Dollar. A distinguished group who were involved with the coin project were on hand, including Congressional sponsors of the legislation that authorized the coin; Don Everhardt, legendary US Mint coin engraver; Terry Hamby, the Chair of our WWI Centennial Commission; and Gerald York, grandson of WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. This commemorative coin -- which will be produced in limited quantities and will be available for purchase from the Mint beginning in January 2018 -- will support our endeavors with surcharge on the sale of each coin that will go directly to help us honor, educate and commemorate the centennial of WWI. You can learn more about it by going to ww1cc.org/coin or by following the link in the podcast notes. link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/3208 Speaking WW1 And now for our feature “Speaking World War 1” - Where we explore the words & phrases that are rooted in the war  --- Fashion was not exactly top of mind when you were dodging shells, machine guns and sleeping with rats in the trenches... But those very conditions lead to some pretty iconic and common contemporary fashion items. Two of these - that are very much with us today - were created to solve very practical issues: first, of course, mud, mud, mud everywhere! So get yourself a trenchcoat! Mud clung to clothes in the trenches, caking and weighing men down. The traditional serge greatcoats of the French and British armies were impractical in such conditions, so the lighter, more water resistant trench coat was developed. Secondly, how the heck are you supposed to begin an attack on time - everyone going “over the top” simultaneously when your units are strung out over the horizontal miles of trenches? Audio doesn’t work very far because there are big guns and shells exploding all over the place - There’s no internet or chat - radio and telephone are large clunky things... The answer: create a fashion forward, trench adapted wrist watch for every officer and commander.. No fumbling with devices in pockets - it’s right there and available - hey wait a minute - that’s apples new pitch for their generation 3 apple watch… Well - in any case - 100 years ago - specially with the development of tactics like the creeping barrages, the precise synchronization between the artillery gunners and the infantry advancing just behind the barrage - coordinated timing became essential to a successful campaign. Though wristwatches existed in some fashion since the 1500s, the watches produced during the War were specially designed for the rigours of trench warfare, with luminous dials and unbreakable glass. Those luminous dials have a whole horror story attached to them as well… check out The Buzz in episode #19 for the story of the Radium Girls. With a watch on nearly every commander, whole divisions could synchronize their timepieces and be sure to “jump off” all together. By the end of the war, almost all enlisted men wore a wristwatch, and after they were demobilized, the fashion soon caught on. Wristwatch and trenchcoat -- words for items with their roots in the trenches! See the podcast notes to learn more! link: https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Doughboy-Fritz-Soldier-Slang/dp/144563 7839/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508848013&sr=8-1&keywords=tommy+doughboy+fritz 100 Cities/100 Memorials [SOUND EFFECT Springfield, MA 100 cities Moving on to our 100 Cities / 100 Memorials segment about the $200,000 matching grant challenge to rescue and focus on our local WWI memorials. As you listen to our guest tell us about the project, remember that we are taking grant applications for the second round of awards - the deadline to submit the applications is January 15, 2018 - go to ww1cc.org/100Memorials to learn all about it.’ This week we are profiling the Indian Orchard Godfrey Triangle Project in Springfield, Massachusetts-- with us tell us about the project are Jacqueline Farrow and Eddie Boulrice [bowl-reece] from the Godfrey Triangle Restoration Committee. Welcome! [exchange greetings] Eddie  - Tell us a little about your Indian Orchard Heroes of WWI memorial - it’s past, current and future role in  your community. Eddie - Like so many other 100 year old memorials, your memorial is both a weather worn and unfortunately it was vandalized - tell us about the eagle! So the memorial is in the city of Springfield Massachusetts - Is Indian Orchard a neighborhood? Jacqueline-- In March you held a fund raiser with The Indian Orchard American Legion Post 277 Ladies Auxiliary - how did that go? Your project was submitted in Round 1 and has continued on to Round 2 of the 100 Cities / 100 Memorials project. What would you say to the selection committee about why THIS project should be selected specifically? Thank you both! Jacqueline Farrow and Eddie Boulrice are from the the Indian Orchard Citizen’s Council in Springfield Massachusetts. If you have a local project you want to submit for a grant - go to ww1cc.org/100 memorials or follow the link in the podcast notes to learn more about how to participate in this program! Link: www.ww1cc.org/100memorials https://www.facebook.com/events/438048213017354/ Wwrite Blog In our WWRITE blog, which explores WWI’s Influence on contemporary writing and scholarship, this week’s post is a perfect dovetail to our weekly 100 Cities/100 Memorials segment-- The title reads “Forgetting to Remember: Making America's Great War Monumental Again” As the new national WWI Memorial materializes in D.C., we want to look at other war memorials and the narrative of their construction. Reading the "story" of the ways memorials are conceived plays an important role in the understanding of public, cultural memory. You can delve into the subject with this week’s blog post by WW1CC intern, Sarah Biegelsen. Read the fascinating tour of some of America's interesting WWI monuments and their stories by visiting ww1cc.org/wwrite Link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/3738-forgetting-to-remember.html www.ww1cc.org/wwrite [SOUND EFFECT] Spotlight in the Media Soldiers Unknown Interview For our Spotlight in the Media segment this week, we are speaking with Chag Lowry (ChAIg) and Rahsan Ekedal (rah-SAN  Ek-uh-dhal) --the author and artist for a Graphic Novel ---- Soldiers Unknown ---- which tells the story of Yurok soldiers - native americans - who were part of the 91st Infantry Division in WW1. Welcome gentlemen! [greetings] This question is to you Chag - To start, can you tell us a bit about the Yurok peoples? And what drew you to the story of the 91st Infantry division? So you have a great subject here - how did the two of you come together and decide that a graphic novel was the best way  to tell the story? The native american commitment to serving is huge - probably as a community the large % veterancy. When it comes to being a graphic novel, have you found any challenges particular to this story during illustration? Chag you have experts on your side that you consult with? If you were going to do a companion book to this one, about another WW1 story -- what would you each choose to focus on? [thanks and goodbye] Chag Lowry and Rahsan Ekedal - creators of the Graphic Novel - Soldiers Unknown. Learn more at the links in the podcast notes. Link:https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/news/veterans/soldiers-unknown-graphic-novelist-chag-lowry-on-world-war-is-native-warriors/ http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/1890-four-questions-for-chag-lowry.html http://www.rahsanekedal.com/news/ Chris Kelly Interview In another Spotlight in the Media segment this week, we are speaking with Christopher Kelly, an American history writer based in Seattle and London, and editor of An Adventure in 1914: The True Story of an American Family’s Journey on the Brink of World War I. Welcome, Chris! [greetings] Chris, this book is in fact a memoir that you edited. Can you tell us a bit about the man whose memoir it is, Thomas Tileston [Tile-ston] Wells? You’ve written and co-written a number of other books, but came to this one as an editor; what kind of work is done by the editor of a pre-existing text like this one? So what is the story about? The story is just incredible-- made for the movies almost! Just for fun, if a film version of this story were to be made, who would you cast as as your great grandfather - Mr. Wells? There So I understand there is a romance side of the story… tell us about that… Where do i find the book, and how can i get it? [goodbyes/thanks] Christopher Kelly is an American history writer based in Seattle and London. You can find links to the website for the book, An Adventure in 1914 in the podcast notes. Links:http://anadventurein1914.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-1914-American-Familys-Journey-ebook/dp/B01LXD1KHQ https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/christopher-kelly/adventure-1914/ https://americanconservativeinlondon.blogspot.co.uk/ Articles and Posts Our website at WW1cc.org is the home and archive for lots of things WW1 - with over 3700 articles on WWI, 2,000 locations listed in our map database and nearly 1400 WWI related events in our national events register - its a great place to explore and new articles are published weekly. This week we will highly a few of them for you. Pow-wow honors Wisconsin Pow-wow honors Wisconsin World War I Native American vets First from the Badger State -- Wisconsin-- it’s an update from the states, an event and an article. About 200 people gathered on Veterans Day to commemorate 28 Ho-Chunk men – known as the Winnebago Indians in 1917 — from the area surrounding Volk Field National Guard training base in Wisconsin. The families of these warriors — known as Descendants of Red Arrow — have met at Volk Field since 1977 to celebrate their service, their memory, and the 32nd “Red Arrow” Division, which continues today as the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Read the story about the ceremony and its World War One origins by following the link in the podcast notes. link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/3704-pow-wow-honors-wisconsin-wwi-native-american-veterans.html Historic WWI DH4 aircraft will fly again For all the aviation buffs out there, some exciting news coming out of Kentucky. There, a team of enthusiasts is hard at work restoring the first warplane built in America — the Dayton-Wright DH4. The group members hope to remind the public of the plane’s importance by restoring the DH4 in time for test flights this coming spring with plans for airshows across the country and even a trip to France. Read more about the ongoing efforts to get the so-called Liberty Plane flying again by visiting ww1cc.org/news or following the link in the podcast notes. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/3709-historic-wwi-dh-4-aircraft-will-fly-again.html The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media Posts And that brings us to the buzz - the centennial of WW1 this week in social media with Katherine Akey - Katherine, what’s going on in the world of social media this week? Hi Theo! Canadian Tragedy This week, we shared the story of one of the worst accidents of the war, certainly the worst in North America. In the port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia on December 6th, 1917, a ship carrying aid collided with a ship carrying high-explosives, causing an explosion and tsunami wave that destroyed the north end of the city, and killed some 2,000 people and injured a further 9000. At the time, the explosion was the largest human-made blast that the world had experienced, reaching a measured height of 2.25 miles Sadly, the explosion was followed by a blizzard that severely restricted efforts to help the city for days. Commemorations of this disaster are to take place soon, and you can read more about both the explosion and the upcoming commemorations at the link in the podcast notes. link:http://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/11/commemorations-mark-centenary-of-wwi-explosion-that-killed-2000-canadians.aspx Cello from the Trenches Finally, let’s end on a lighter note, with some music! [MUSIC] An article shared on Facebook this week comes from ClassicFm.Com and features a video of a very special, and special looking, cello being played. The cello is a long, narrow rectangle, rather than the large, curvaceous instrument we’re used to calling cello. This is a “holiday cello” – an instrument you can pack up and take away with you so you can still practise when you’re away from home. And, indeed, it went very far from home as its British owner, Harold Triggs, was sent to the trenches and took the cello with him. He played it in the trenches of Ypres and he wasn’t the only one – there were reportedly other instruments in the trenches, some made from ammunition boxes and pipes. In that bleak place, people needed music. Decades and decades later, it found its way into the hands of a stringed instrument expert. In the video, cellist Steven Isserlis plays it for us so we can all hear the music that once filled the war torn landscape 100 years ago. And that’s it this week for the Buzz! link:http://www.classicfm.com/artists/steven-isserlis/trench-cello-first-world-war/ And that’s WW1 Centennial News for the end of November, 1917 and 2017 Our guests this week.. Mike Shuster, explaining the growing role of tanks in the war    Jacqueline Farrow and Eddie Boulrice [bowl-reece] from the Godfrey Triangle Project in Springfield, Massachusetts Chag Lowry and Rahsan Ekedal telling us all about their graphic novel Soldiers Unknown Christopher Kelly sharing the story behind the memoir An Adventure in 1914 Katherine Akey the shows line producer and the commissions social media director... Thanks to Eric Marr for his great help on our story research… And I am Theo Mayer - your host.   The US World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress to honor, commemorate and educate about WW1. Our programs are to-- inspire a national conversation and awareness about WW1; Your listening to this podcast is a part of that…. Thank you! We are bringing the lessons of the 100 years ago into today's classrooms; We are helping to restore WW1 memorials in communities of all sizes across our country; and of course we are building America’s National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC. This week’s featured web page is ww1cc.org/coin - where you can learn about the US Mint’s 2018 commemorative WWI coin We want to thank commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library for their support. The podcast can be found on our website at ww1cc.org/cn   on  iTunes and google play ww1 Centennial News, and on Amazon Echo or other Alexa enabled devices. Just say: Alexa: Play W W One Centennial News Podcast. Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thank you for joining us. And don’t forget to share the stories you are hearing here today about the war that changed the world! [MUSIC] So I’m putting on my Matrix trench coat - snapping on my third generation dick tracy apple watch - in costume and all set to take in  a special showing of “All quiet on the western front” at my local movie house -  So long! So long!

Escucha Clásica FM 24 horas: http://clasicafmradio.es/directo/ [25/09/2017] Vuelve El Ático para acompañarte cada lunes con toda la información y entretenimiento. En la primera parte, analizamos los datos del Anuario SGAE 2017 y celebramos la mejora de los números en un constante crecimiento desde 2014. Además, intento fallido de llamada a Steven Isserlis y otro compositor enfurecido que se cuela al comienzo del programa.

Escucha Clásica FM 24 horas: http://clasicafmradio.es/directo/ [25/09/2017] Vuelve El Ático para acompañarte cada lunes con toda la información y entretenimiento. En la primera parte, analizamos los datos del Anuario SGAE 2017 y celebramos la mejora de los números en un constante crecimiento desde 2014. Además, intento fallido de llamada a Steven Isserlis y otro compositor enfurecido que se cuela al comienzo del programa.

Superstar violinist Joshua Bell teams up with colleagues Steven Isserlis and Jeremy Denk for his latest album, entitled For the Love of Brahms.

I programmet diskuterar panelen bl.a. Elgar- och Waltons cellokonserter med Isserlis samt J-M Leclairs opera Scylla och Glaucus. Måns Tengnér väljer olika tolkningar av 600-åringen da Teramos musik. I panelen Alexander Freudenthal, Anna Nyhlin och Evert van Berkel som tillsammans med programledaren Johan Korssell betygsätter följande skivor: BRAHMS BRUCKNER Motetter Tenebrae Choir Nigel Short, dirigent Signum Classics SIGCD 430ELGAR WALTON - HOLST Cellokonserter m.m. Steven Isserlis, cello Philharmonia Orchestra Paavo Järvi, dirigent Hyperion CDA 68077JEAN-MARIE LECLAIR Scylla och Glaucus Emöke Barath, Anders J Dahlin, Caroline Mutel Les Nouveaux Caractères Sébastien DHérin, dirigent Alpha Classics ALPHA 960RECITAL Gitarrstycken av bl.a. Paganini, Barrios och Leo Brouwer David Härenstam, gitarr Daphne DAPHNE 053 Måns val Måns Tengnér har valt att spela och jämföra olika tolkningar med musik av den spännande men alltför okände tonsättaren Antonio Zachara da Teramo.där utgångspunkten är att man valt att i år fira 600-årsminnet av hans bortgång (den inträffade nån gång mellan 1413 och september 1416). Vi hör exempel på da Teramos musik med Micrologus-ensemblen, Currentes-ensemblen, Orlando Consort samt med gruppen Mala Punica. Andra i programmet nämnda eller rekommenderade inspelningar: Waltons cellokonsert med cellisten Paul Watkins tillsammans med BBCs symfoniorkester under ledning av Edward Gardner på skivmärket Chandos samt med Gregor Pjatigorskij och Bostons symfoniorkester ledd av Charles Münch på RCA. Elgars cellokonsert med Jacqueline du Pré och BBCs symfoniorkester ledda av John Barbirolli på skivmärke EMI och Testament. Leclairs opera Scylla och Glaucus med solister, Monteverdi-kören och Engelska barocksolisterna dirigerade av John Eliot Gardiner på märke Erato. Johan sveper över en nyutkommen CD på vilken gitarristen Mårten Falk spelar musik av Alexander Vetrov. Skivan är inspelad och utgiven på dB Productions samt över Tjajkovskijs Spader dam i en inspelning från Bayerska radion med solister samt kör och orkester från Bayerska radion under ledning av Mariss Jansons: Märke BR Klassik.      

Edward Elgar: Cellokonzert | Gustav Holst: "Invocation" | William Walton: Cellokonzert | Imogen Holst: "The Fall of the Leaf" | Steven Isserlis (Violoncello) | Philharmonia Orchestra | Leitung: Paavo Järvi

Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie discusses the band's new album Chaosmosis and why they have returned to 'immediate' pop songwriting.Cellist Steven Isserlis tells John Wilson about his new recording of the Elgar Cello Concerto, and his fear of performing the complete Bach Cello Suites from memory.Amalia Ulman, the social media-based artist, discusses her work in Performing for the Camera, a new exhibition at Tate Modern in London, which examines the relationship between photography and performance, from the invention of photography in the 19th century to the selfie culture of today.Presenter John Wilson Producer Jerome Weatherald.

Für Joshua Bell fallen viele Unstimmigkeiten weg, wenn er Solist und gleichzeitig Dirigent ist. Wenn der Geiger dann auch noch Musik mit einem guten Freund wie Steven Isserlis machen darf, könnte es für ihn nicht besser sein.

Bach's Cello Suite No I in G major is one of the most frequently performed and recognisable solo compositions ever written for cello. Yet it was virtually unknown for almost two hundred years until the Catalan cellist, Pablo Casals discovered an edition in a thrift shop in Barcelona. Casals became the first to record it and the suites are now cherished by musicians across the globe. The world renowned cellist, Steven Isserlis describes his relationship with the piece and why it still surprises and excites him. Fellow cellists Richard Jenkinson and Jane Salmon talk about the challenge of playing it and we hear from the Dominic Martens, a member of the National Youth Orchestra and his teacher, Nick Jones as they explore the piece together. Garden designer Julie Moir Messervy, describes how Yo-Yo Ma's recording inspired her to design The Toronto Music Garden and doctor Heidi Kimberly explains why she chose the piece for her wedding and why she believes the suite to have healing powers. While historian and author, Eric Siblin, reveals the extraordinary history of the suites and why some still argue that they was written by Bach's second wife Anna Magdalena. Producer Lucy Lunt.

Libby Purves meets actor Pam St Clement; academic and journalist Professor John Sutherland and his son Jack; swimmer Adam Walker and concert pianist Sam Haywood. Adam Walker is the only British swimmer to have completed the Ocean's 7 Challenge - seven open water swims including the English Channel, the Strait of Gibraltar and the Molokai Channel in Hawaii. He started the swims in 2008 and faced sharks, whales, treacherous sea conditions and dozens of bouts of sickness during the challenge. Adam Walker: The Ocean's 7 Challenge Lecture is at the Royal Geographical Society, London. Professor John Sutherland is an academic and author. His book, Last Drink to LA, first published in 2001, has been reissued with a new introduction. The book is a meditation on alcoholism and an account of his own decline and recovery. It also details his son's problems with addiction. Father and son are working on Jack's forthcoming book about his own experiences. Last Drink to LA: Confessions of an AA Survivor is published by Short Books. Pam St Clement is an actor best known for her role as Pat Evans in the BBC soap series, EastEnders. Her memoir, The End of an Earring, recounts the death of her mother, her difficult relationship with her father and her itinerant childhood. She attended drama school before working in television and theatre throughout the Sixties and Seventies. She appeared in EastEnders from 1986 to 2012 becoming one of its longest running characters known for her trademark large earrings. The End of an Earring is published by Headline. Sam Haywood is a concert pianist who has performed in many of the world's major concert halls including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Konzerthaus in Vienna and Wigmore Hall in London. As a chamber musician he is a regular duo partner of Joshua Bell and Steven Isserlis and performs with many leading chamber ensembles. His latest CD, Composers in Love, brings together both well-loved and lesser known music inspired by composers' muses. Composers in Love, is released by Blackbird Records. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Libby Purves meets audio describer Roz Chalmers; Merlin Holland, grandson of Oscar Wilde; writer and yoga teacher David Charles Manners and David Waterman of the Endellion String Quartet. Roz Chalmers is an audio describer. She provides live or recorded and captioned performances for blind or partially sighted and deaf audiences. She also leads backstage touch tours which allow audiences to meet actors and touch costumes and props. She has worked on a range of productions including the Old Vic's Noises Off and Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake. She is currently working on The Silver Tassie at the National Theatre. Merlin Holland is a writer and editor and the only grandson of Oscar Wilde. Merlin co-wrote The Trials of Oscar Wilde which brings alive his grandfather's courtroom appearances in his libel and criminal trials using the actual words spoken in court. The play features court transcripts and letters discovered in 2000. The Trials of Oscar Wilde is on a UK tour. David Charles Manners is a physiotherapist and yoga teacher who works with musicians, singers and conductors. Some 25 years ago he travelled to the Himalayas where a chance encounter with a Nepalese shaman changed his life. He took part in initiation ceremonies involving the ancient mountain tradition of Shaiva Tantra Yoga and writes about his experiences in his book, Limitless Sky - Life Lessons from the Himalayas, published by Rider Books. David Waterman is a cellist with the Endellion String Quartet which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The quartet has worked with a range of guest artists including Joshua Bell, Steven Isserlis and Mitsuko Uchida. The Endellions tour extensively and are performing around the country including the Proms at St Jude's festival in London. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Libby Purves meets journalist and writer Dan Hurley; cellist Steven Isserlis; broadcaster and writer Sally Magnusson and registrar Tommy Hanover. Dan Hurley is a science journalist who writes regularly for the New York Times and Neurology Today. In his new book Smarter: The New Science of Building Brain Power, he tests various cognitive exercises which aim to boost intelligence. The exercises range from learning the Renaissance lute; trying out commercial brain-training programmes and physical training. Smarter: The New Science of Building Brain Power is published by Viking. Steven Isserlis is the renowned cellist, writer and teacher who performs with orchestras around the world. Steven and his sisters have released Julius Isserlis: Piano Music featuring newly discovered work by their Russian Jewish grandfather - pianist and composer Julius Isserlis. Julius, who was a contemporary of Rachmaninov and Scriabin, fled Communist Russia in 1922 and in 1938 escaped from Vienna which was in the grip of the Nazis. Julius Isserlis: Piano Music is on Hyperion Records. Sally Magnusson is a journalist, broadcaster and writer. She has presented a range of programmes including Panorama and BBC Breakfast and currently presents Reporting Scotland and Songs Of Praise. In 1996 she won a Scottish BAFTA for her commentary on the documentary Dunblane: A Community Remembers. In her new book she writes about her mother Mamie's battle with dementia. Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything is published by Two Roads. Tommy Hanover is a registrar at Westminster Register Office. He features in a two-part documentary series about day-to-day life at the registry office. The office holds the births, deaths and marriage records of a range of names including Winston Churchill, Joan Collins and Margaret Thatcher as well as members of the Royal Family. Births, Deaths and Marriages is Broadcast on ITV.

VIDEOS: Steven Isserlis plays Tsintsadze and Kabalevsky Steven Isserlis, the English cellist and a guest in the WQXR Café, said that he’d like to write a book about what it’s like to be a professional musician. He's not the first with that idea but one expects he’d have a lot to say. Isserlis can wax lyrically about the joys of playing the Beethoven cello sonatas, the religiosity he finds in the cello music of Bach, and why a rarity like Kabalevsky's Second Cello Concerto is "a real winner of a piece." A prolific writer whose output includes two children's books, Isserlis blogs on such diverse topics as Hitler's musical tastes and Victorian literature. A fan of the Beatles, he is an acquaintance of Paul McCartney and styles his hair not unlike the Fab Four once did. In conversation Isserlis is as witty and opinionated as his writing, as spirited and assured as his musical performance. Isserlis is most animated when talking about Beethoven, a composer he resisted for the first half of his career. Five years ago, he dove in with a day-long Beethoven marathon at the Wigmore Hall. This week, he performs more Beethoven with fortepianist Robert Levin over four programs at the 92nd St. Y. Further Beethoven cycles are planned this year in San Francisco and Tokyo, as well as a recording with Levin. "I had this resistance to Beethoven and I don’t know why,” Isserlis told Naomi Lewin. “It’s the most wonderful, life-enhancing music. You resist it and then you give into it. It just takes you over. It’s a very important part of my life now.” Isserlis’s late-life conversion seems to mirror a similar decision to record the Bach cello suites in 2007 – some three decades into his career. The Bach album earned much critical acclaim. "It’s like some women never feel ready to have babies and then there comes a time,” he said. “I finally got up my courage to do it.” The decision came with some encouragement from his then-90-year-old father. "It was really what kicked me into the studio,” said Isserlis. “He came and sat in the studio when I recorded the Sixth Suite, which was his favorite.” Isserlis was born into a musical family in London (his parents and two sisters are musicians). At 14, he moved to Scotland where he studied with Jane Cowan, a revered cello teacher who had students read Goethe's Faust because she thought it would help them play Beethoven better. In the mid 1970s he studied at Oberlin College Conservatory in Ohio. His big breakthrough came in 1989, when composer John Tavener wrote The Protecting Veil for him, which became one of the major cello works of the late 20th century. Now 53, does Isserlis ever tire of the touring treadmill, with orchestras asking for the same limited bunch of concertos? "Audiences do come for famous pieces,” he acknowledges. But he quickly insists that he has struck a healthy balance. “I can’t imagine ever getting tired of Elgar, Dvorak or Schumann, because they are masterpieces and I love them and they always say new things to me.” Video: Amy Pearl; Sound: Jason Isaac; Production & text: Brian Wise; Interview: Naomi Lewin

With Mark Lawson. At the age of 91, P D James has published a new crime novel, which is a sequel to Pride and Prejudice. Death Comes To Pemberley is set in Mr Darcy's ancestral home, where he and Elizabeth Bennet are living in marital bliss, which is suddenly ruptured by a brutal murder on the estate. P D James discusses her passion for Jane Austen and the challenge of living up to the great writer. Collaborators is a new play by John Hodge, whose film scripts include Trainspotting and Shallow Grave. It's set in Moscow in 1938, where writer Mikhail Bulgakov, played by Alex Jennings, accepts a tricky commission: to write a play celebrating the 60th birthday of Stalin, played by Simon Russell Beale. Michael Berkeley reviews. Cellist Steven Isserlis believes that the cello is closest of all instruments to the human voice, and his forthcoming concerts at the Wigmore Hall in London investigate the repertoire for voice and strings. Tenor Mark Padmore joins Steven Isserlis to discuss the tensions between singer and player in attempting to create the perfect balance of voice and music. Producer Jerome Weatherald.

Andrew Marr looks at what the future holds for Ireland after the financial crisis, with the cultural commentator, Fintan O'Toole, who argues for wholesale reform of the political system. While the Conservative MP, Nick Boles puts forward his blueprint for a new Britain. The fate of Deborah Cadbury's family firm was sealed when it was bought out by an American company. But she looks back at a chocolate dynasty that mixed sweet success with bitter rivalry. And the cellist Steven Isserlis is on a mission to enhance the reputation of the much-maligned composer, Saint-Saens.Producer: Eleanor Garland.

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the cellist Steven Isserlis. It is, perhaps, little surprise that music has been central to his life. He was born into a family that already boasted a pianist, violinist and viola player within its ranks and so, as a child, he was taught the cello because it meant they could play chamber music together. Music was so much a part of their lives, he says, that even the pet dog would howl along an accompaniment as they played. He was seen as a brilliant young cellist but he was determined not to become a jobbing musician, touting for work in different orchestras, and as a result he suffered nearly a decade with precious few musical engagements. It was The Protecting Veil - a composition by John Tavener - that made his name and now he has become one of the world's finest cello virtuosos.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Erbarme Dich - Have Mercy Lord on Me by Johann Sebastian Bach Book: The collected works by Anthony Trollope Luxury: A huge, huge photo album of friends.

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the cellist Steven Isserlis. It is, perhaps, little surprise that music has been central to his life. He was born into a family that already boasted a pianist, violinist and viola player within its ranks and so, as a child, he was taught the cello because it meant they could play chamber music together. Music was so much a part of their lives, he says, that even the pet dog would howl along an accompaniment as they played. He was seen as a brilliant young cellist but he was determined not to become a jobbing musician, touting for work in different orchestras, and as a result he suffered nearly a decade with precious few musical engagements. It was The Protecting Veil - a composition by John Tavener - that made his name and now he has become one of the world's finest cello virtuosos. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Erbarme Dich - Have Mercy Lord on Me by Johann Sebastian Bach Book: The collected works by Anthony Trollope Luxury: A huge, huge photo album of friends.