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Behind the NotesSam ReiderSam Reider is a Latin GRAMMY-nominated pianist, accordionist, composer, and educator from San Francisco, California. His work brings together various streams of American music, from jazz and folk tunes to popular song and contemporary composition. He has appeared as a bandleader and soloist at major festivals and venues around the world and his performances and original compositions have been featured on NPR, PBS and the BBC. Reider has performed, recorded and collaborated with a range of artists including Jon Batiste, Jorge Glem, Sierra Hull, Laurie Lewis, and Paquito d’Rivera. From his genre-bending acoustic ensemble The Human Hands to hi...2025-02-1843 min
KZMU NewsNews Reel: New leadership in the County Commission, missing parrots & an ancient foxOn the News Reel today, we talk to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about the Grand County Commission’s newly elected chair and vice chair. We also talk about the Moab Music Festival’s new director and give an update about the missing parrots in Moab. Plus, we highlight a quick story about a 26,000-year-old fox that was discovered in Utah recently.
- Show Notes -
• Winfield made Grand County Commission chair; McCandless elected vice chair
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/winfield-made-grand-county-commission-chair-mccandless-elected-vice-chair/
• Moab music festival names Tessa Lark as artistic director
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moab-music-festival-names-tessa-lark-as-artistic-director/
• Long lost parrots mi...2025-01-1310 min
Bones of the Storie2024 Top Shelf ReadsDiscover your next favorite read and get insider thoughts as Jenn and Mistie rifle through their shelves to share the stories that have captivated them this yearThis episode is has some varied literary tastes. counting down their top six picks of 2024 and dishing out some well-deserved honorable mentions. From the dark and intense to the light and heartwarming, we've got your reading list covered.Content HighlightsSpoilers - Lots and lots of spoilers for all books discussed in this episodeHonorary mentions & Top 6 favorite books/authors of the yearForeshadowing for some future episodes on...2024-12-3150 min
From the TopStaff Picks Highlight ShowThis week we hear some of our team's favorite moments from the program!! You'll hear a thrilling teenage trio perform Beethoven, meet a young cellist with a moving story about the power of music, and enjoy a gorgeous performance of Bach by a social media-savvy teen oboist and violinist Tessa Lark and Peter Dugan.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2024-12-0926 min
Our Nerdiest ThingSeason 5: Episode 26 - Leather & Lark: Let’s Go Hammurabi!Nerds - it's time for our final read along episode for Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 23-Bonus Chapter.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:-What does blimmin mean in Irish Slang?
-What do you know about industrial batch ovens?
-Where does an “eye for an eye” come from? And what does that have to do with the Code of Hammurabi?
Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe...2024-12-0556 min
You're BookedCatherine Newman - You're BookedWe are ending series 15 in style with one of our all-time favourite authors Catherine Newman! Catherine wrote the memoirs Catastrophic Happiness and Waiting for Birdy, novel for kids One Mixed-Up Night, craft book Stitch Camp and the acclaimed novels We All Want Impossible Things and Sandwich. We talked to her about food in books, Laurie Colwin, disaster reading, the importance of pretension and reading the Ikea catalogue for fun. Find out more about all the books mentioned by visiting our Bookshop.org store. Order your copy of Daisy's new novel Pity Party RIGHT HERE and see book tour dates...2024-08-1957 min
House of Wind Book ClubTOG Ch 11-14: Keep MeepingThis episode, Hannah and Amber dive deep into Throne of Glass chapters 11-14.
*This podcast contains spoilers for the entire TOG series, more specific time stamps provided for other SJM series provided below
Episode Outline:
What’s Bookin’ Good Lookin?: 5:45
Chapter Recaps: 16:10
Glass Reflections: 1:17:45
Wyrd Gate Theories: 1:28:20
Book Mentions:
The Pucking Wrong Number by CR Jane, Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver, Belladonna by Adalyn Grace, It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey, The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson, Quicksilver by Callie Hart...2024-08-141h 42From the TopWhere Music Lives Reprise: Violin and BanjoA 15-year-old violinist introduces us to his charming coastal community of Damariscotta, Maine and a talented young banjo player ensconced in the blue grass music scene brings us into her musical home in the foothills of Leicester, North Carolina. Co-host/violinist Tessa Lark draws on her own childhood in Kentucky as she reflects with Peter Dugan on the stories and performances of these talented young musicians from rural communities. Don't miss the videos of each hometown visit at fromthetop.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2024-08-0531 minFrom the TopWhere Music Lives RepriseWe're on a musical journey in small town and rural America. We meet a teen violinist down by the bayou in Monroe, Louisiana, travel to the rolling farmland of Redlands, California to the home of a driven young guitarist, and hear from a young composer who enjoys the support of his community in Fargo, North Dakota. Co-host/violinist Tessa Lark speaks about her own upbringing in Eastern Kentucky as she reflects with Peter Dugan on the experiences of these talented young artists from small towns. Don't miss the videos of each hometown visit at fromthetop.org.Learn more...2024-07-2945 min
The Busy Romnivores9.5: Get Recc'd with the BARR BellesGet Recc’d with the Bay Area Romance Readers Book Club!In this episode, Sabrina and Marianna chat with Katie and Tisha, from the Bay Area Romance Readers Book Club! They celebrate the darker side of romance with the feminist theory to back it up! If you love a good grovel and detailed descriptions, this episode is for you!Get Recc’d with these:Iron Flame by Rebecca YarrosHeat Clinic by Alexis B. OsborneBrazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLeanA Ship of B...2024-04-092h 08
Asabi DJAsabiDJ 27.01.2024 Programi“Further Up (Na, Na, Na, Na, Na)” ― Static & Ben El, Pitbull“Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time) - Remastered” ― Elton John“Into My Arms” ― Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds“Für Elise” ― 40 Fingers“Colors” ― Black Pumas“Cryo” ― INNA“Paint” ― The Paper Kites“Protocol” ― Lauren Henderson, Joe Saylor, Michael Thurber, Sullivan Fortner, Tessa Lark“Evil Doers” ― Kuku“My Mood Swings - From "The Big Lebowski" Soundtrack” ― Elvis Costello“What'd I Say” ― Lightnin' Hopkins“Who Do You Love” ― Ronnie Hawkins“September Fields” ― Frazey Ford“I Put a Spell on You (feat. Joss Stone)” ― Jeff Beck, Joss Stone“50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” ― Paul Simon“Everybody's Talkin'” ― Harry Nilsson“...2024-01-271h 52
Book Babes BanterEpisode 2: Romance WheelhouseWe're diving right into the best genre this episode with our romance wheelhouses.A wheelhouse is your favorite parts of a book you enjoy reading about. This includes genre, tropes, character traits, settings, really any aspect of a book.Whether you're a fan of the grump/sunshine reads or non-human book boyfriends we've got you covered in this episode!_____Books We're ReadingSel: Deathless Divide by Justina Ireland, and Body Work by Melissa Febos_____Our Wheelhouses and Book Recommendations Enemies t...2024-01-201h 06
This Classical LifeJess Gillam with... Delia StevensJess Gillam is joined by percussionist Delia Stevens to share the music they love and make some new discoveries, including tracks by Tessa Lark, Avner Dorman, Fabiano do Nascimento and Jack Hylton and His Orchestra.Playlist:
Debussy: Danse profane for harp & orchestra
Tessa Lark: Jig and Pop
Cyrille Aimée: It’s a Good Day
Vega Trails: Love Your Grace
Avner Dorman: Frozen in Time (Indoafrica & Eurasia)
Julius Klengel: Hymnus
Fabiano do Nascimento: Forro Brasil
Jack Hylton & His Orchestra: Life is just a bowl of cherries2023-08-3123 min
City Life OrgCarnegie Hall Citywide: Tessa Lark and Michael Thurber FREE on July 14 at Bryant Park Picnic PerformancesLearn more at TheCityLife.org2023-07-0304 minThis Classical LifeJess Gillam with... Tessa LarkJess Gillam meets violinist Tessa Lark to swap some of their favourite music. Tessa is an in-demand classical concert violinist but growing up in Kentucky, she’s equally inspired by bluegrass music and American folk styles and so blends the two influences in a lot of her work. Traditional music features prominently in her music choices as the Martin Hayes Quartet and Swedish duo Vasen rub shoulders with a Beethoven Symphony. Meanwhile Jess brings along an orchestral tearjerker by Pietro Mascagni, a track by cellist Yo-Yo Ma and some retro soul vibes by Saun and Starr.Playlist:...2023-06-1728 min
Drink Read Fabio51: APRIL READING WRAP-UP!Welcome back for another reading wrap-up! We love filming these episodes and sharing all our reads for the month. What was your favorite read of April?
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Kate's Reads:
The Score by Elle Kennedy
Take The Lead by Alexis Daria
Once Upon A Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
The Fine Print by...2023-05-0418 min
The Strad PodcastEpisode 82: Violinist Tessa Lark on The Stradgrass SessionsTessa Lark’s long awaited Stradgrass Sessions album is out on 5 May, comprising a melting pot of styles, influences and collaborations in one disc. She spoke online editor Davina Shum recently about how her musical upbringing in Kentucky combining Americana and classical has shaped her, the versatility of her c.1600 Maggini violin, plus why one of the tracks on her album has her chasing good vibes.
Read our Session Report on the album in our October 2020 issue here.
Check out thestrad.com for the latest news, articles and reviews on all things to do with st...2023-05-0416 min
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Concert RebroadcastsDebussy and RavelOriginal broadcast date: February 18, 2023Interviews with:Stéphane Denève, conductorErin Schreiber, SLSO Associate ConcertmasterTessa Lark, violin2023-03-0315 min
One Symphony with Devin Patrick HughesMichael Torke, Master of Musical ColorAmerican composer Michael Torke joins conductor Devin Patrick Hughes on One Symphony. Michael Torke's music has been hailed as "some of the most optimistic, joyful and thoroughly uplifting music to appear in recent years" by Gramophone, and the composer has been commissioned by such orchestras as The Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the San Francisco Symphony; and by ballet and opera companies around the world including the Met and the English National Opera.
He has been commissioned by Disney and Absolute Vodka, has written incidental music for The Old Globe Theater, and has been composer i...2023-01-2340 min
Pages n' PagesChapter 77: Second Annual Pages n' Pages AwardsIn this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we present our second annual Pages n' Pages Awards! From best dressed to cutest couple, we review the almost 200 books we've read combined to find the best of the best. Listen to find out which books we choose!
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
Brutal Prince (Brutal Birthright #1) by Sophie Lark
Anastasia by Sophie Lark
Heatwave (The Extraordinaries #3) by TJ Klune
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
Five Survive by Holly Jackson. Thanks to NetGalley and the pub...2022-12-201h 35
YourClassical AdventuresThe Changing Season
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.
...2022-11-0505 min
Chapter and MultiverseCHAP Definitely Wizards 1 - Alaka-exam!Embark on a magical adventure with Connie Chang, Lowri Ann Davies, Pip Gladwin, Shamini Bundell and GM Maddy Searle, as they begin their one-shot of Definitely Wizards! This week, Spoon, Falsetto, Esteelia and Jackson have to pretend to be wizards in order to pass a fiendish exam. Content warnings:Exam anxietySnakesMentions of: alcohol & food, exercise, smoking, insects, fireSFX: background chatter & hum, clanging & smashingTranscript: Chapter and Multiverse Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you’d like to join them...2022-06-1152 min
Pages n' PagesChapter 48: Judging More Books By Their CoversIn this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we take a look at some of our favorite and least favorite covers of recent books we've read. We did an episode like this several months ago if you'd like to listen, but we wanted to take another look at some books we've finished within the last year or two and talk about what we like and don't like about them. Let us know what are some of your favorite book covers!
What we read and what we are read:
We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz2022-05-311h 16
Between The SheetsEp. 5 - Pop That Cherry On the weeks coffee chat - a step by step guide on how to lose your virginity.Kels & Denise discuss the mechanics of your “first time”, how to know when you’re ready, and share tips on being safe & comfortable. We answer all of our good girl’s questions and share the TMI details of our firsts.Books MentionsBook Lovers/Beach Read - Emily HenrySinner - Sierra SimoneThe Heir - Sophie LarkFix Her Up - Tessa BaileyAlways Only You - Chloe Li...2022-05-1951 min
Between The SheetsEp. 4 - The Worst TropesWINE CHAT: Welcome Back, Good Girls! Our highly request episode” Our favorite & most hated tropes!Kels shares her hair pulling tips while Denise shares her go to praise phrase.Books Mentioned(Light Spoilers):Sustained - Emma ChaseMake Me Yours - Melanie HarlowBooks by Vi Keeland and Penelope WardRiven Night - Devney PerryThe Are No Saints - Sophie LarkHaunting Adeline - HD CarltonFrom Blood and Ash - JLAThe Deception Trilogy - Rina Kent...2022-05-1336 min
Between The SheetsEp. 2 - Small Town Romance...is the peach play organic? ☕️Our first ever Coffee Chat!We have a very rowdy episode this week for all of you small town romance lovers! So, gitty up because this episode is about as wild as a bull race.We deep dive into the logistics of getting frisky in a barn, what dating looks like in a small town, and how a nosy cow can interrupt a very intimate moment.Our hosts share their small town experiences!Denise being a long term city gal makes wild assumptions about living & dating in a small town…. (“ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑦 𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 ?!”)While small town expert Kels debunks popular rumors and shares her suburban experiences. (“𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐼 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝑎 ℎ𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦.”)Books Mentions:Credence 2022-04-2626 min
The Spice Rack3: Fix Her Up by Tessa BaileyOn episode 3 Sav finally makes it out of her book slump, Britney Spears is having a baby, and we discuss the hottest athletes, including our main character this week... Travis MF Ford. Fix Her Up is the first of the Hot and Hammered series by author Tessa Bailey who you should follow on Instagram and TikTok @tessabaileyisanauthor. Don't let the little cartoons on this cover, or any of Tessa's other book covers fool you. Jam-packed with spice, dirty talk, and a sweet hometown love story, Fix Her Up has everything we love in a book.
Follow us...2022-04-2044 minPages n' PagesChapter 40: So Many Books to Read!In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we talk about the books being released that we are excited about in the second quarter of 2022. From April to June, there so many amazing books to be released that we can't wait to get to, including romance, contemporary, fantasy, historical, adult and young adult as well as non-fiction. Get your pens and pencils ready because you're going to want to make your own list. Let us know if there are any we missed!
What we read and what we are reading:
The Priory of the Orange T...2022-04-051h 47Pages n' PagesChapter 34: Character Confessions - F is for FriendshipIn this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we wrap up our month of favorites with the most wholesome group of faves, friendships! From young adult, science fiction and adult books, we discuss the many friends who hold a special place in our hearts. Let us know what characters are in your favorite friendship groups!
What we read and what we are reading:
Electric Idol (Dark Olympus #2) by Katee Robert
Running Wild (Wild #3) by K.A. Tucker
Deceived by the Gargoyles (Monstrous Matches #2) by Lillian Lark
There There by To...2022-02-221h 13
The Lonely Cello PodcastEpisode 6: David Aks and entry points to improvisationA delightful romp down memory lane and extensive conversation about the nuts and bolts of learning to improvise on a stringed instrument.
Joyce Pan and David Aks' new album: https://joyceanddavid.bandcamp.com/releases
Joyce and David's FB page: https://m.facebook.com/JoyceAndDavidMusic/
Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddle School: http://www.valleyofthemoon.org/
Vasen: https://vasen.se/about/
Mike Block: https://www.mikeblockmusic.com/
Tessa Lark: https://www.tessalark.com/
Natalie Haas: https://www.nataliehaas.com/
Cello Drones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MimVnBAuYqA&list=PL-DyGoFkAJ1GRwBhUD4AOTewsr6l-x8qe
Monkey Chant: https://www.youtube.com/watch...2022-01-251h 10
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#132: Tessa LarkOur sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comTessa Lark's websitewww.tessalark.comSupport the show2021-10-1342 min
Heaving BosomsEp. 178 - Sylvie's Love with Dani!Hey Listener! This week Melody is joined by Dani from Black Chick Lit and Ice Planet Podcasts to recap the film Sylvie's Love. It stars Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomughda and is supported by Regé-Jean Page (from Bridgerton!), Aja Naomi King, and Eva Longoria! It is such a beautiful and cozy watch and it was everything we needed! Bonus Content: New year, new president, holy vintage fashion, Batman, The Duke of Hastings is in this!, but Mel knew him from his lesser-known role as an ambitious prosecutor in We The People (weird flex), what is a Fr...2021-03-011h 53
What Book Hooked You?207 Author Megan Bannen
* My Friend the Monster* The Lark Ascending* Fantasia on a Theme* Tessa Gratton* Bookshop.org Episode Page
Author Megan Bannen is on this week's episode to talk about her writing journey and her sophomore release, SOULSWIFT, out November 17th from Balzer + Bray.2020-11-1934 min
Gilharmonic on Violinist.comEpisode 3, with Tessa Lark and Gil ShahamJoin hosts Gil Shaham and Laurie Niles for another episode of Gilharmonic on Violinist.com - the happiest hour of violin talk online!
Our guest artist this week is violinist Tessa Lark, who is both a classical and bluegrass virtuoso and will be joining us from NYC. Just this year she was nominated for a Grammy for her recording of "Sky," a bluegrass-inspired violin concerto composed for her by Michael Torke. She will perform the last movement from Ysaÿe's Sonata No. 4 - and possibly some improvisation!
Our two master class students include: &n...2020-06-2855 min
The Third Story with Leo Sidran157: The Covid Chronicles, Vol. 4What is needed in these adverse times? We turn to our spirit guides, our philosopher kings, our rabbis: the musicians. Because although this particular form of adversity is new, musicians have been choosing to feel good in spite of adverse conditions for a long time. In this episode, we explore the nature of the musician joke, particularly the jazz musician joke. Jokes about gigs, drummers, singers, trombone players, viola players, junkies, 3 legged pigs, bagpipes, bar mitzvahs, African safaris, little old ladies, family therapy, tattoo parlors, monkeys, genies, it’s all here. In other words, the classics. F...2020-04-0749 min
On RecordOn Record with Ward Stare and Tessa Lark--11/7 & 11/9/19Tessa Lark 's star is shining brightly. She brings her luminous presence into Kodak Hall this week for a performance with your Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra to perform Alban Berg's Violin Concerto. Tessa and RPO music director Ward Stare came by our studios to talk with Julia Figueras about this deeply moving piece, as well as Bach, Bartok, Webern, and the freedom of fiddling.2019-11-0738 min
Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast63: Violinist Tessa Lark discusses Schubert's Fantasie in C Major and the music of Michael TorkeEasy well-matched conversation with someone who thrives on self-deprecation, draws on NLP tools and techniques when she talks, and whose approach to digital storytelling chimes with my own. Earlier this week a new colleague reinforced a perspective I’ve held (but not really articulated much) he learned by being in a lift with a broadcaster. Joyful content comes when those doing the storytelling are at their ease, when there’s spontaneity, and when there’s the lightest-touch of plans. There’s a need too to be at ease sharing the reality of life - the antidote to the habit we all have...2019-10-3053 min
SCMS: Classical Conversation Podcast#57: Tessa Lark, Part IV - 2019 Winter FestivalThe final part of our conversation with violinist Tessa Lark. She speaks about attending renowned fiddler Mark O'Connor and his summer music camp she attended as a young player. Tessa also speaks about the music of Eugene Ysaye, and an upcoming recording of Bach with bassist Michael Thurber.2019-06-0400 minSCMS: Classical Conversation Podcast#54: Tessa Lark, Part III - 2019 Winter FestivalIn part 3 of our conversation with violinist Tessa Lark, she speaks about performing John Corigliano's piece "Stomp," and her interest in and performances of bluegrass and fiddle music. She expounds on the differences in technique in performing classical violin and folk violin.2019-04-2300 minSCMS: Classical Conversation Podcast#51: Tessa Lark, Part II - 2019 Winter FestivalPart 2 of our conversation with violinist Tessa Lark, she speaks about the similarities between styles of music she loves, including baroque, bluegrass, and contemporary classical. We experience the versatility of the violin and of her playing in particular, hearing some of her bluegrass recordings.2019-03-1200 min
The Mind Over Finger PodcastTessa Lark: Getting Into a Joyful Headspace for Enhanced Practice & PerformanceI’m very excited to have the talented, brilliant, funny, and (as you’ll see) engaging Tessa Lark to the show to talk to us about joy in practice and music-making! In this episode, we discuss her views about tackling work with the right mindset, the ways she sparks joy in her practice, and how getting in that joyful headspace not only makes it more gratifying for her, but also helps increase her productivity! I’ve been thinking a lot about Joy, self-compassion, and using positive self-talk in practicing and performing for the past few years a...2019-03-081h 05SCMS: Classical Conversation Podcast#49: Tessa Lark, Part I - 2019 Winter FestivalPart 1 of our conversation with violinist Tessa Lark focuses on her bluegrass roots and her early musical studies,
and how that made her interested in the relationship between folk music and classical. We hear an excerpt from Bartok's Romanian Folk Dances.2019-02-1200 min