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S. 2. 13. Stepping Into History: Jack Bazalgette’s Vision for Cheltenham Music Festival

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S. 2. 13. Stepping Into History: Jack Bazalgette's Vision for Cheltenham Music Festival

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For eight decades, the Cheltenham Music Festival has been a cornerstone of Britain’s classical music calendar, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. This storied festival has built its reputation not only by presenting world-class performances but also by championing new works from internationally renowned composers. The festival’s commitment to contemporary music was evident from its very first year, when Benjamin Britten conducted his own specially commissioned piece. Now, Jack Bazalgette steps into the role of Artistic Director, bringing fresh perspective shaped by his experience leading Through The Noise, an innovative project that has taken concerts to venues across the UK. As he takes the helm of this distinguished festival, Bazalgette promises to honor Cheltenham’s rich legacy while charting new creative directions.

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S. 2. 12. Mingxuan Xu: Classical Music Across The World

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S. 2. 12. Mingxuan Xu: Classical Music Across The World

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Ming, a Music and Philosophy student at the University of Pittsburgh, used our cello lesson time this week to videotape an interview for his “Music Culture and History” course. The class explores classical concerts in Pittsburgh and discusses performances around the world. The group attended Madama Butterfly at Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center, and much of this was the subject of our chat.

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S. 2. 11. Sonja Thoms: Stewarding the Legacy and Future of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra

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S. 2. 11. Sonja Thoms: Stewarding the Legacy and Future of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra

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Sonja Thoms is expanding the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s community presence through an innovative outreach strategy. Building on her decades of experience with the League of American Orchestras, Thoms recently established the WSO Community Choir, which will make its debut performing alongside the Symphony this season. Her plans include bringing the established Wheeling Youth Orchestra under the WSO’s umbrella and launching a Community Orchestra to give recreational adult musicians performance opportunities. These initiatives align with the League’s evolving vision, which increasingly emphasizes youth development and community engagement.

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S. 2. 10. Germany: Scholars Authenticate A Previously Unknown Mozart Serenade For Two Violins And Cello

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S. 2. 10. Germany: Scholars Authenticate A Previously Unknown Mozart Serenade For Two Violins And Cello

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A twelve minute composition in seven movements has been dubbed “Very Little Night Music” and added to the catalogue of Mozart’s work, it is now KV 648. Scholars believe it was a work of Mozart’s youth, maybe as young as ten years old. There are very few chamber works from Mozart’s youth that survived, even though Leopold Mozart made a list of compositions. Today we’ll hear a work that was lost, and recently found in a Library in Leipzeig. An article in Gizmodo has more details. I also asked Andy Kohn to speak about instrumentation in the time period.

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S. 2. 9. Live Music: Business is Good/Candlelight Concerts with Juan Jaramillo

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S. 2. 9. Live Music: Business is Good/Candlelight Concerts with Juan Jaramillo

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Live music is increasing in our post-covid world. Gen Z-ers are outpacing Millenials for the first time as ticket buyers. It’s an exciting time to be a professional musician, and Juan Jaramillo gives us a look at the Candlelight concerts featuring classical musicians.

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S2. 8. With the Beo Quartet’s Sean Neukom: Beethoven’s op. 132- Song of Thanksgiving

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S2. 8. With the Beo Quartet's Sean Neukom: Beethoven's op. 132- Song of Thanksgiving

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Beethoven became gravely ill in the Spring of 1825. When he recovered he continued writing his fifteenth String Quartet. This third movement gives us special insight into Beethoven’s belief that he dodged death for at least a few years. Sean Neukom finds Beethoven’s use of Renaissance and Baroque compositional styles another indication that Beethoven was expressing his mortality, that he knew he’s be joining these composers in the after life soon, but at least he got to write a few more pieces before meeting his maker.

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S2. 7. Earworms (The Songs In Your Head)

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S2. 7. Earworms (The Songs In Your Head)

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The Germans had the word for centuries. In Ancient times, they even thought a bug ground up could treat ear diseases. Today it simply means the music that gets stuck in your head

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S2. 6. Misophonia, ASMR and Bagpipes

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S2. 6. Misophonia, ASMR and Bagpipes

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People often get a repulsion to sounds. Chalk, dentist drills, even bagpipes. Is this the same as Misophonia? What about ASMR: is it a subset of Misophonia? Today we find out.

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S2. 5. The Auditory Complex; How We Hear

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S2. 5. The Auditory Complex; How We Hear

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Over the course of your lifetime your auditory complex learns your preferences in terms of what you want to focus on in environment and music. We can make a lot of technical comparisons like the way AI learns our likes and dislikes: Music, Shopping, Foods, and more. Every day our ears filter sounds. And each of us develop our own “playlist” during the course of our lives.

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S2. 4. Timbre and Texture

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S2. 4. Timbre and Texture

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Perhaps the most distinctive element of music is the one that gives nuance to our daily lives. Our ears never really sleep. They interpret the world, keep us safe, and give ongoing descriptions as we make our way through the day. When you ask yourself what your favorite song or singer or type of music is, consider the timbre.

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