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The SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS2 E12; Recap Series #3The weekend has gone all too soon, and the festival has finished with a bang! The final concert blew the roof off the cathedral, and all musicians and committee members are blissfully happy. Here now are the final interviews of the year accompanied by some of the musical moments from tonight.Guests:Murrough Connolly (Composer)Christian Elliott (Cello)Paul Herriott (Presenter)Katherine Hunka (Artistic Director) and Trish Taylor Thompson (Festival Chair)2022-06-0618 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS2 E11; Recap Series #2Day two of the festival has come and gone - 4 concerts in the space of 12 hours is no easy feat, but it was pulled off! Now enjoy some of the highlights of June 4th with your host Carl Roewer and lots of special guests!Guests:Kevin O'Loughlin (Rising Star)Katherine Hunka, Dermot Dunne and Malachy Robinson (Far Flung Trio)Miriam Kaczor (Flute)Sophia Rahman (Piano)Diane Daly (Violin)Kathleen Turner (Vocals)2022-06-0526 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS2 E10; Recap Series #1It's festival day one! We've had a fantastic return to live performances in St. Flannan's Cathedral, and it's onwards and upwards from hereon in. In the meantime, enjoy a few interviews with the stars of today's concert and get ready for what is to come. Hosted by Carl RoewerGuests:John Horgan (Founder of the Festival)Trish Taylor Thompson (Festival Chair)Katherine Hunka (Artistic Director)Yuval Gotlibovich (Viola)Geraldine O'Doherty (Harp)Sharon Carty (Vocals)2022-06-0427 min
The SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS2 E9; Conversations with Geraldine O'Doherty and Linda BuckleyFor the final buildup episode of the year, Carl talks to harpist Geraldine O'Doherty before discussing Exploding Stars by Linda Buckley - with Linda Buckley! Finally, Carl talks about this year's festival finale - Mendelssohn's Octet in Eb major.2022-05-2737 min
The SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS2 E8; In Conversation with Sharon CartyThis week, Carl sits down with mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty to talk all things Schubert, Bach, Covid and more. Afterwards, Carl discusses all the vocal repertoire for this years festival that will be performed by Sharon on Friday June 3rd.Find Sharon's Schubert album through this link: https://open.spotify.com/album/6NdzP6M89lVpISHmQ449pr?si=WdkF3agNRVSdBRtZRlI_0g2022-05-2035 min
The SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS2 E7; Conversations with Henry Morgan, Murrough Connolly and Dermot DunneThis week, it's three interviews for the price of one! First, Carl speaks to artist Henry Morgan about the 2022 Festival Exhibition. He then sits down with composer Murrough Connolly to talk about this years festival commission, before sitting down with Far Flung Trio member Dermot Dunne to talk about the trio and their afternoon concert.2022-05-1338 min
The SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS2 E6; In Conversation with Yuval GotlibovichThis week's special guest is the fabulous viola player, Yuval Gotlibovich. After speaking to him, Carl discusses the music of another British Female Composer, Rebecca Clarke.Find the YouTube video mentioned in the podcast here: https://youtu.be/z3nJ-MCOcA82022-05-0629 min
The SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS2 E5; In Conversation with Kathleen TurnerThis week's special guest is the wonderful Kathleen Turner, our late night act this year. After this, Carl discusses the final piece of Night 1, Ravel's mysterious Introduction and Allegro.Find Kathleen Turner on Bandcamp: https://kathleenturner.bandcamp.com/album/like-a-lion 2022-04-2930 min
The SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS2 E4; In Conversation with Kevin O'LoughlinThis week, Carl starts by discussing the programme for the Rising Star 2022 Saturday morning concert, before sitting down and talking to the rising star himself - Kevin O'Loughlin.2022-04-2226 min
The SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS2 E3; In Conversation with Christian ElliottThis Episode, Carl sits down with Christian Elliott, cellist in this years festival to discuss what Christian is up to as well as his interesting plans for the tuning of his cello during the Arpeggione Sonata. Afterwards, Carl discusses Mozart's lively Flute Quartet and Schubert's beautiful Sonata in A minor for Arpeggione.2022-04-0826 min
The SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS2 E2; In Conversation with Sophia RahmanThis week, pianist Sophia Rahman joins Carl to give the pianists perspective on this year's festival, before Carl deep dives into Clara Schumann's Piano Trio and Gabriel Faure's Piano Quartet.2022-04-0130 min
The SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS2 E1; Interviews with Trish Taylor-Thompson, Katherine Hunka and Shirley WalshIn the first episode of the new series, Carl sits down with Festival Chair Trish Taylor-Thompson, new Festival Sponsor Shirley Walsh of Shannon Coiled Springs Ltd. and Artistic Director Katherine Hunka to give an in depth introduction to the 10th annual Music Festival.2022-03-2531 min
The SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official Podcast2022 SCS Killaloe Music Festival Podcast TrailerThe Podcast is back! Celebrating its 10th birthday this year, the SCS Killaloe Music Festival is rearing to get back to its audience. Weekly episodes from March 25th 2022.2022-03-0901 min
The SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastRecap Series #3 - Sunday June 6th (Festival Finale)To bring the KMF Podcast season to a close, Carl has compiled some of the highlights from the last day of the festival 2021. Tears were shed and laughter exchanged with everyone present aware that they had just pulled off a massive feat. Huge congratulations to all the artists and behind-the-scenes crew on a job well done. Stay tuned for all updates! Thanks for listening.2021-06-0721 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastRecap Series #2 - Saturday 5th JuneThe second day of the festival was a roaring success with performances ranging from Munich to our own home of St. Flannan's Cathedral. Relive some of the highlights before we prepare for the festival finale bonanza!2021-06-0623 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastRecap Series #1 - Friday June 4thWhat a fantastic opening day that was! The festival is well underway, but in the meantime, enjoy some of the artists' takes on the day along with more information on Saturday. Day 2, here we come!2021-06-0525 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official Podcast***Podcast Announcement***The 9th annual Killaloe Music Festival is upon us! Listen for a quick update on how the podcast will be involved.2021-06-0401 min
Classical Music: The StoriesR. Wagner 'Liebestod' from Tristan und IsoldeIn the final episode before the summer, Carl looks at a pivotal moment in musical tonality; Wagner's 'unplayable' Tristan und Isolde.2021-05-3022 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS1 E9: In conversation with Comhar members Eoin Scanlon and Conor PrendivilleFor the last build-up episode of the season, Carl talks to Eoin Scanlon and Conor Prendiville, both founding members of the choir Comhar. Afterwards, Carl talks about the festival finale; Schubert's mighty Octet.2021-05-2836 min
Classical Music: The StoriesL. v Beethoven String Quartet no. 14 in C# minorThis weeks episode focuses on Beethoven's intense work scored for 2 violins, viola and cello.2021-05-2321 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS1 E8: Conversations with Jane and Malachy Robinson, and artists Charles Harper and Paul O'BrienThis week, it's two interviews for the price of one! Up first are Jane and Malachy Robinson who are the two minds behind the festival world premiere of 'For the Atoll'. After that, Carl talks to Charles Harper and Paul O'Brien, responsible for bringing you another fabulous Art Exhibition.See www.killaloemusicfestival.com for more informationClick the link below for an example of Jane and Malachy's work:https://vimeo.com/427712695Follow Charles @charlesharper600 and Paul @paulobrienartist on Instagram to see their workFollow us on Instagram: @killaloemusicfestival, Twitter...2021-05-2151 min
Classical Music: The StoriesG. Holst 'The Planets Suite: Mars, The Bringer of War'In this extra-terrestrial episode, Carl discusses the piece that British composer Gustav Holst is most famous for: his tribute to the planets!2021-05-1623 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS1 E7: In conversation with Hannah MillerThis weeks episode features Horn player Hannah Miller, before Carl goes on a journey of discovery through the ages - it's a history episode, and the topic is the festival location; Killaloe.Follow us on: Instagram (@killaloemusicfestival), Twitter (@KillaloeF) and Facebook (@KillaloeChamberMusicFestival).Check out our website www.killaloemusicfestival.com2021-05-1429 min
Classical Music: The Stories'E strano... Sempre Libera' G. VerdiThis week's episode focuses in on an aria from Giuseppe Verdi's groundbreaking opera La Traviata.2021-05-0924 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS1 E6: In Conversation with Zoe Conway and John McIntyreFor this week's episode, Carl chats to acclaimed traditional violinist Zoe Conway and guitarist John McIntyre who are one of this year's Late Night Concert acts. Afterwards, Carl dives into the music of Robert Schumann, a composer who features twice in the festival weekend. zoeandjohn.com killaloemusicfestival.comFollow us on Instagram: @killaloemusicfestival Twitter: @KillaloeF and Facebook: @KillaloeChamberMusicFestival2021-05-0736 min
Classical Music: The StoriesAcademic Festival Overture op. 80 J. BrahmsWhat would you do if you were asked to write music for a prestigious awards ceremony? Brahms clearly took it to mean 'Write music for a student party'. Which is exactly what he did. Here is his Academic Festival Overture.2021-05-0226 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS1 E5: In conversation with Diane DalyOn this weeks interviewee podium is Diane Daly, who this year once again takes on the organization of the Children's Concert as well as performing the Ysaye 2nd Solo Violin Sonata with her own touches!2021-04-3031 min
Classical Music: The StoriesG. Faure Requiem VI Libera me and VII In ParadisumThis week's episode focuses on Faure's requiem which has a completely different mood and tone to Mozart's requiem in how it views the topic of death.2021-04-2520 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS1 E4: In Conversation with clarinettist Carol McGonnellThis weeks episode features Carol McGonnell coming all the way from Berlin before two of the larger scale pieces of the festival are discussed - Mozart and Dohnanyi are on todays menu!2021-04-2337 min
Classical Music: The StoriesA. Marcello Oboe Concerto in D minor AND JS Bach Keyboard Concerto BWV 974 in D MinorIt's two for the price of one this week. Or is it? Alessandro Marcello may have written a beautiful oboe concerto, but it's Johann Sebastian Bach we have to thank for it's popularity!2021-04-1820 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS1 E3: In conversation with Emerging Artist Zoe NagleThis week, Carl chats with Zoe Nagle about her programme for this years emerging artists concert before looking more closely at these pieces and what they hold for the performer and the listener.2021-04-1631 min
Classical Music: The StoriesR. Schumann Symphony no. 2 in C major IV: Allegro Molto VivaceBack from his break, Carl looks at Robert Schumann's Symphony in C major which he wrote at a particularly painful time of his life.2021-04-1124 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS1 E2: In conversation with Finghin CollinsToday's interviewee is renowned pianist Finghin Collins, before Carl talks about the music of prodigy siblings Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn.2021-04-0932 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastS1 E1: In conversation with Trish Taylor Thompson and Katherine HunkaIn the first episode of 2021, Carl sits down with the Chair of the festival and the Artistic Director to talk festivals in the pandemic. He then discusses the music of Johann Sebastian Bach that will be played.2021-04-0241 minThe SCS Killaloe Music Festival Official PodcastTrailer Festival 2021Join Carl Roewer on his journey of exploration through all the aspects of this year's Killaloe Music Festival.2021-03-2900 min
Classical Music: The Stories'Bess you is my woman now' from Porgy and Bess - G. GershwinOn a completely different note (and tone and genre), Carl looks at American Composer George Gershwin's opera 'Porgy and Bess'.2021-03-2819 min
Classical Music: The Stories'Ma Vlast' II. Vltava - B. SmetanaThis week, the longest river of the Czech Republic is the subject, thanks so Bedrich Smetana's gripping tone poem all about his homeland.2021-03-2128 min
Classical Music: The StoriesScheherazade I. The Sea and Sinbad's Ship - N. Rimsky-KorsakovThis week, Carl talks about Rimsky-Korsakov's symphonic suite based on the Middle Eastern tales 'One Thousand and One Nights'.2021-03-1422 min
Classical Music: The StoriesBeethoven Piano Concerto no. 5 'Emperor' 2nd Mvt.This week, Piano concertos are back on the menu, this time written by Beethoven. It's his 5th and last Concerto, entitled 'Emperor'.2021-03-0724 min
Classical Music: The StoriesVariations on an original theme 'Enigma' XIV (Finale) 'E.D.U'Elgar's beloved orchestral work is the subject of this weeks episode in which Carl explores the last segment - the composer's self-portrait.2021-02-2819 min
Classical Music: The StoriesLiebestraum no. 3 in Ab major - Franz LisztThis week, solo piano is on the repertoire, as Carl looks at the music revolutionary, Franz Liszt.2021-02-2120 min
Classical Music: The StoriesF. Mendelssohn Symphony no. 5 'Reformation' FinaleA relatively unrecognised work when it was performed, Mendelssohn's 5th symphony was written in honour of the Confession of Augsburg, a pivotal moment in the life of Martin Luther.2021-02-1423 min
Classical Music: The StoriesA. Dvorak Symphony no. 9 'From the New World' 1st movementThis week, Carl looks at Czech Composer Antonin Dovrak's infamous work, his 'New World' Symphony.2021-02-0722 min
Classical Music: The Stories'Ombra mai fu' from 'Xerxes' - G. F. HändelThis week comes the 'Händel Largo' with which Carl talks about the raw beauty of something so simplistic.2021-01-3119 min
Classical Music: The Stories'The Boatswains Mate' Overture - Ethel Smyth DEBThis week, Carl talks about the music of Dame Ethel Smyth, regarded as the 'Forgotten Woman of Classical Music'.2021-01-2416 min
Classical Music: The StoriesRequiem in D minor: Lacrimosa - Wolfgang Amadeus MozartMozarts prime time from the last episode gives way to his darkest hours in this episode where Carl looks at the last piece he ever wrote.2021-01-1717 min
Classical Music: The StoriesMahler Symphony no. 1, 3rd mvt. - 'Feierlich und langsam, nicht schleppen'This week, Carl chooses a movement from Mahler's 1st symphony with a very familiar tune.2021-01-1026 min
Classical Music: The StoriesOverture to La Gazza Ladra - G. RossiniIn the first episode of 2021, Carl talks about classical music's greatest foodie, Rossini. And talks about his energetic opera overtures!2021-01-0323 min
Classical Music: The StoriesJ. S. Bach Christmas Oratorio - 'Jauchzet Froh Locket' [Christmas Special]In the final episode of 2020, Carl finds himself back where he started - at J. S. Bach, and has chosen his vibrant opening chorus to the Christmas Oratorio. Insta: @classicalmusic_theinsta, Email: classicalmusicstories@gmail.com2020-12-2020 min
Classical Music: The Stories'Tosca' - Tre Sbirri... Una carozza by G. PucciniFor this week, Carl has chosen an incredibly powerful moment from one of Giacomo Puccinis most well known operas.2020-12-1321 min
Classical Music: The StoriesS. Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto no. 2 with C. GalvinThis week, Carl brings on his first guest, Conor Galvin, and they discuss Conor's favourite piece of all time - the 2nd piano concerto by Rachmaninov.2020-12-0626 min
Classical Music: The StoriesC. M. v Weber: Andante and Hungarian Rondo for Bassoon and OrchestraThis week, Carl chooses a piece that relates to him easily as a piece of music he likes to play himself by German Composer C. Weber.2020-11-2922 min
Classical Music: The StoriesSymphony no. 7 IV: Allegro Con Brio - L. van BeethovenThis week, Carl looks at his favourite work by the music revolutionary, Ludwig van Beethoven.2020-11-2221 min
Classical Music: The Stories'Beim Schlafengehen' - R. StraussMoving on from Mozart, Carl talks about his favourite composer Richard Strauss and his work 'Four Last Songs' as well as outlining the life of the late great singer Jessye Norman.2020-11-1521 min
Classical Music: The Stories'Madamina, il catalogo e questo' - W. A. MozartMoving to a revolutionary figure in the world of classical music, Carl discusses an Aria from Mozart's late masterpiece 'Don Giovanni'.2020-11-0822 min
Classical Music: The StoriesDanse Macabre - Camille Saint-SaensFor Halloween week, Carl chooses a well known piece all about the antics of the dead on Halloween night.2020-11-0123 min
Classical Music: The StoriesBrahms Piano Quintet in F minor, 3rd movement 'Scherzo'This week, Carl moves away from Orchestral Music and focuses on a pinnacle of Romantic era Chamber Music by Johannes Brahms.2020-10-2522 min
Classical Music: The StoriesBach BWV 174: Ich Liebe den Höchsten von ganzem Gemüte 'Sinfonia'This week, to start off his podcast, Carl chooses a lesser known work by the baroque composer J. S. Bach.2020-10-1121 minClassical Music: The StoriesClassical Music: The Stories Official TrailerEvery week, Carl Roewer picks one piece of classical music to examine in further detail, bringing a new side to classical music that is full of fun and enjoyment. New episode every Sunday starting the 11th October 2020.2020-10-0400 min