If you like Debussy, Satie, Sakamoto. If you like Saint Exupery, Coelho, Gibran. If music is the language of your heart.
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Terry Lowry shares original compositions and improvisations with works from the standard repertoire added from time to time.
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If you like Debussy, Satie, Sakamoto, Einaudi. If you like Saint Exupery, Coelho, Gibran. If the music is the language of your heart. Please, if you enjoy my music, leave a comment
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As youngsters, they learned to play an instrument and some became better at it than others. Those who kept at it often made it a career and became famous as musicians, mentors and teachers. Some of them took their skills and special talent in a different direction. Hear how composers turn historical events, people, places and adventure into All Those Notes with Shari Barbour.
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Welcome to Piano Mastery Unlocked, hosted by internationally-renowned concert pianist Ronald Hawkins. With performances that have enchanted audiences from New York to Moscow, Ronald brings his unique charm and humor to each episode. Explore a diverse range of musical styles, from classical masterpieces to contemporary hits, as Ronald shares insights from his remarkable career. This podcast transforms the concert experience into an engaging dialogue, making classical music accessible and enjo ...
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Classical music - what's the big deal?
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Hi, we're Joseph Choi and Trevor Shaw! We want to help everyone discover classical music (along with many other genres!) they will love. We bring you listening suggestions, music factoids, and interviews with people who are currently doing great things in the world of music.
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A deep look into the heart of Amazon self-published YA fiction, focusing on ghostwriting powerhouse Bella Forrest, that becomes an experiment into whether or not 3 people can co-write a book together.
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A personal view of classical music from a range of presenters. Authored, themed mini-series and one-off programmes offer a chance to share the musical interests of the presenters.
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My self indulgent musicwhoring starts here. Indulge my self induglency!
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Welcome to Journey Through Classical Piano, the podcast dedicated to helping people of all musical tastes and backgrounds discover the beauty of classical music. This bi-weekly podcast features concert-like musical experiences and in-depth exploration of classical compositions. Your host, classical pianist Jeeyoon Kim, brings the splendor of the classical music experience right to your living room or on the go in 15-minute segments. Let’s embark in the journey together!
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tonebase presents the tonic: a podcast about music and the people who make it, delving into the hidden meanings behind great works of the past with legendary pianists of the present. Visit tonebase to learn more: https://tb.media/thetonic.
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Hear more. Feel more. Be more! Come with me and dive into some great classical music. For over 1000 years great musicians have explored what it means to live, love, die and everything in between: asking all our deep and universal questions. Escape the cacophony - the noise of your brain and daily life; tune into the music, your feelings and emotions ‘good’ and ‘bad’ …and find the space, stillness and love that underpins everything. NB: May include loud noise, surprises, challenges, cacophono ...
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Join Bruce Adolphe, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's Resident Lecturer, for investigations and insights into chamber music masterworks. Beloved by regulars and a revelation to first-timers for their depth, accessibility, and brilliance, we dig into the ICM lecture recording archive to share our favorite lectures with you.
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This Week from China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts showcases the best-in-class musicianship of the orchestra of Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) and its affiliated programmes in choral music, traditional Chinese forms, opera, and more. With a focus on presenting familiar Western masterworks alongside new and traditional Chinese composers, Maestro Lv Jia and the NCPA Orchestra are sure to delight casual listeners and classical aficionados alike.
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Send us a text In this episode of Piano Mastery Unlocked, concert pianist Ronald Hawkins explores the delicate beauty of Debussy’s La fille aux cheveux de lin (The Girl with the Flaxen Hair). Ronald begins by placing the piece in the context of Debussy’s Préludes, Book I, highlighting its folk-like melody and serene, pastoral mood. The episode focu…
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He left his mark on French Baroque music.
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Send us a text Chopin’s Prelude in E Minor: Emotion in Simplicity In this episode of Piano Mastery Unlocked, internationally-renowned concert pianist Ronald Hawkins takes listeners on a deep dive into Chopin’s Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4. Ronald begins by discussing the prelude’s context within Chopin’s set of 24 preludes, emphasizing its emo…
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Don't call them impressionists! Part 2 - Satie
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Erik Satie was a quirky individual, to say the very least. Part two of our three-episode series focuses on the least known of our three French composers. His music ranges from exquisite to inexplicable. Joey will deliver performances of some of the more beautiful examples of Satie's piano works. This episode might not be among our longest, but it's…
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Don't call them impressionists! Part 1 - Debussy
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The first of our trio of great French composers is Claude Debussy. He's linked to the idea of musical impressionism perhaps more than anyone in history, but he hated that label! As always, we'll discuss the composer's life and his music, which has only become more influential with time. Mixed in will be a few audio examples, including Dr. Choi's ex…
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Unique instruments with a distinct and lively sound.
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A subtle extremist, in his Symphony no.51 Haydn throws down some extraordinary challenges to his horn players - can they beat the ‘immutable forces of nature’? Listening time 30 mins (podcast 9′, music 21′) Music here on YouTube, Spotify and [with links to first movement only] on Apple and Amazon played by The English Concert, conducted by Trevor P…
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American musical genius.
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"He brought a new kind of beauty into the world." (Pierre Boulez)
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Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante by Frédéric Chopin
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🎹 Join me for the Summer Piano Intensive this August! 🎁 The FREE online course: “The Secrets of How to Memorize Music” Subscribe to my newsletter and be my friend! I write a bi-weekly newsletter called Behind The Keys about my insights behind the scenes of the life of a classical pianist, my favorite music, and wisdom from books I read during those…
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Trevor and Joseph sit down with Julie Fiore, founder and Artistic Producer of One Ounce Opera, to talk about how her Austin-based organization is bucking opera's norms and formalities to blaze a pathway to the future. Be sure to support Listen Fearlessly on Patreon, where you can find more good stuff, along with definitions for the music terms from…
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We'll explore the music and fascinating lives of three of history's greatest composers - Johannes Brahms, Clara Schumann, and Robert Schumann - complete with examples performed by Joseph and Trevor. Check out the corresponding playlist here: Brahms and the Schumanns on Spotify Be sure to support Listen Fearlessly on Patreon, where you can find more…
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Brazil's most famous composer.
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Joseph and Trevor sit down for a conversation with KMFA Classical 89.5's 2024 Composer-in-residence, Sophie Mathieu. They'll talk to her about her writing process, her influences, and even Warrior Cats fan fiction! We invite you to check out more of Sophie Mathieu's music here: https://soundcloud.com/sophiemathieumusic Be sure to support Listen Fea…
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Joey and Trevor each come to the table with a secret list of 10 symphonies by some of history's great composers that we think you'll really like. Will they have similar recommendations or will they vehemently disagree? Listen to single movements from all our recommended symphonies here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1176zqbegLEuZaKGPXvUAF?si=b0…
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Unique, mesmerizing and hypnotic.
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La plus que lent by Debussy
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One of the leading Spanish composers of the "Beautiful Age".
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A cool and funky wedding anniversary present - a 15 minute classic from the most famous composer alive, Stravinsky's Dumbarton Oaks is stylish, sophisticated and hugely enjoyable! Listening time 23 mins (podcast 8', music 15') Music here, played by the Ensemble InterContemporain conducted by Pierre Boulez, on Youtube, Spotify, and (links to the 1st…
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153. Ecstasy, beauty, and ripping the universe open: Messiaen, Vingt regards sur l’enfant Jésus - with Rolf Hind
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Pianist Rolf Hind introduces one of the epics of piano music. A heady mix of virtuoso composing and devout faith, Olivier Messiaen's 20 reflections on the infant Jesus, Vingt regards sur l'infant Jésus, brings us a two-hour deep dive of awesome power and beautiful stillness. Listening time 38 mins (plus music 2hrs 8') Music here on Youtube, played …
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"Vocalise", Op. 34, No. 14, Sergei Rachmaninoff
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A composer of great promise - unfulfilled.
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🎁 The FREE online course: “The Secrets of How to Memorize Music” Subscribe to my newsletter and be my friend! I write a bi-weekly newsletter called Behind The Keys about my insights behind the scenes of the life of a classical pianist, my favorite music, and wisdom from books I read during those weeks. As an ardent student of life, I am humbled yet…
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152. An injection of flavour and joy: Nohl, Spices
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Hot off the press! The wonders of modern tech allow us to enjoy Katharina Nohl's rhapsody for piano and orchestra, Spices, before it's even been performed by live musicians! And Katharina joins us to talk us through the recipe. Listening time 33 mins (podcast 15', music 18') The complete music here on Youtube. What do you think? Tell me with a comm…
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Always entertaining the crowds, Haydn brings up his 50 with typical style (before settling down for 50 more symphonies). Not a famous piece but well worth a listen! Listening time 27 mins (podcast 9', music 18') Music here on Youtube, Spotify, Amazon and Apple Musics played by the Swedish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Béla Drahos. You can buy the …
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"One of the greatest geniuses of modern music." (Pablo Casals)
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Opener, curtain raiser, and concert piece.
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It's the Women’s World Cup of Classical Music! And it's THE FINAL! USA vs Republic of Ireland Complete music here: hthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCXUbmBaA9OoRjafAn_k1zTnHR8cH9qyj Please listen to the music and then: vote here: https://forms.gle/XJoU1Vr3MfWraQL48 Voting open NOW Please share the podcast widely, by telling people you know and …
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If plankton made music what would it sound like? Norway: Maja S K Ratkje
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Maja S K Ratkje joins Cacophony at the Women's World Cup to explore the fun and joy of writing music and choose pieces by her Norwegian colleagues. But there must be something in the Norwegian water, as there's the same tiny inspiration for several of the composers! The complete pieces on Maja's list can be heard here: https://youtube.com/playlist?…
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Kapustin: Eight Concert Etudes Op. 40, No. 6,'Pastoral'
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Music from a global melting pot: Brazil / Gabriella di Laccio
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It's Cacophony… at the Women’s Football World Cup! A glorious celebration of music from around the world, all written by women, and chosen specially for Cacophony by leading female musicians. Singer, Gabriella di Laccio is our guide to music by women from Brazil - a melting pot of traditions and cultures that ends up with music that sounds... Brazi…
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Music with intention...for those with an open mind: Canada / Melissa Hui
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It's Cacophony… at the Women’s Football World Cup! A glorious celebration of music from around the world, all written by women, and chosen specially for Cacophony by leading female musicians. In this episode we turn to Canada, where Melissa Hui's selection is typically diverse with living composers who are first nations, Canadian born and immigrant…
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”Music is integral, it’s like breathing”: Roxanna Panufnik/ England
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It's Cacophony… at the Women’s Football World Cup! A glorious celebration of music from around the world, all written by women, and chosen specially for Cacophony by leading female musicians. We shift the focus to England, with Roxanna Panufnik's choice of rich and satisfying pieces from a line up of stellar composers. Listening time: podcast 20min…
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Living through the ups and downs of creation: Elena Kats-Chernin/ Australia
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It's Cacophony… at the Women’s Football World Cup! A glorious celebration of music from around the world, all written by women, and chosen specially for Cacophony by leading female musicians. Elena Kats-Chernin presents her choices of music from Australia - composers who all work hard and write music of vitality, invention, intensity and often fun!…
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Mountains, olives and the vastness of existence: Spain/ Inés Medina-Fernández
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It's Cacophony… at the Women’s Football World Cup! A glorious celebration of music from around the world, all written by women, and chosen specially for Cacophony by leading female musicians. In this epsiode, Inés Medina Fernández presents her choices of music from Spain, carefully chosen from accross the country and including including famous musi…
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Music as a thing for shared connection: Netherlands/ Marion von Tilzer
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It's Cacophony… at the Women’s Football World Cup! A glorious celebration of music from around the world, all written by women, and chosen specially for Cacophony by leading female musicians. This episode features music from the Netherlands and Marion von Tilzer's choices of music that gets us more connected. We'll hear how, when a performer is rel…
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Super excited and hyped up! Sage Shurman/ USA
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It's Cacophony …at the Women’s Football World Cup! A glorious celebration of music from around the world, all written by women, and chosen specially for Cacophony by leading female musicians. This epsiode we hear top young composer, Sage Shurman, getting super excited - in a pretty chilled Californian kind of way - for both the World Cup football a…
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”Planting women’s music in the collective memory of society” Katharina Nohl/ Switzerland
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It's Cacophony …at the Women’s Football World Cup! A glorious celebration of music from around the world, all written by women, and chosen specially for Cacophony by leading female musicians. In this episode we hear from Katharina Nohl, founder of the Swiss Female Composers Festival, with her choices of music from Switzerland and how giving female …
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The American Grieg.
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By turns grand and genial with moments of great inventiveness and wit, Louise Farrenc's Nonet for wind and strings is a bit of magic! Listening time 37 mins (podcast 7', music 30') Music here on Youtube, Spotify, Amazon and Apple Musics (tracks 7-10) played by the Intercontinental Ensemble with tons of style and (unlike some of the other recordings…
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Meeting his boss's insatiable desire for new content 'forced' [his word] Joseph Haydn to write original, inventive music that sounds as fresh and full of life today as when it was written. And he wrote so much great music that I only heard this piano trio for the first time this week - and it's wonderful stuff. Listening time 19 mins (podcast 6', m…
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Beethoven's Trio in E-flat major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 1, No. 1
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On this week's lecture, resident lecturer Bruce Adolphe discusses Beethoven's Trio in E-flat major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 1, No. 1. Featuring a performance by Wu Han, piano; Chad Hoopes, violin; David Finckel, celloPar The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
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This maverick did not write "pretty" music.
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148. Rituals, a riot and a revolution: Stravinsky, The Rite of Spring
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110 years ago in Paris, Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring caused a furore and changed music forever. Did the police have to be called? It's still a piece that shocks and stuns and is filled with something amazing every second. Listening time c45 mins (podcast, 12', Music 33') Music here on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Music played by the Junge Deutsche …
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A rarity from Wales (a Welsh rare-bit?), Grace Williams's orchestral piece Penillion surprises, delights and has an epic grandeur. It's terrific stuff and I think you'll love it! Listening time 25 mins (podcast, 7', Music 18') Music here on Youtube played by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Owain Arwel Hughes What do you think? Tell…
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Another great, short piece, here's the first of Joan Tower's Fanfares celebrating risk-taking and adventurous women. This is both celebratory and substantial, plus a workout for brass and percussion. Listening time 8 mins (podcast 5.5', music 2.5') Listen to the music, Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No.1, here on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Music or Am…
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Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring for Piano, Four Hands
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On this week's lecture, resident lecturer Bruce Adolphe discusses Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring for Piano, Four Hands. Featuring a performance by Juho Pohjonen, Michael Stephen Brown, pianoPar The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
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A short podcast about the shortest of pieces, yet Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man still packs a punch and seems to point to big issues. 'No taxation without representation'? Perhaps today's call should be 'No representatives (from the Head of State down) who don't pay their taxes!' Listening time c10 minutes (podcast 6', music 3') Listen…
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Where there's a will, there's a way.
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Often on the edge, in life and music, Beethoven goes to extremes on the piano to show us the extreme depth of his feelings. His Appassionata Sonata is every bit as intense as its name suggests! Listening time 33 mins (podcast 10', music 23') Listen to the whole piece here, played by Maurizio Pollini on piano on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Music (this l…
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