Grazie in Grazia In Thanksgiving: Dr. Norman Swan

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Grazie in Grazia In Thanksgiving: Dr. Norman Swan
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In this episode of Talking Bach, Artistic Director Madeleine Easton’s guest is none other than Dr Norman Swan, the incredibly popular host of the ABC’s Health Report, Coronacast and presenter of many wonderful television series and documentaries. Dr Swan kept us all very well informed throughout the pandemic and was a voice of reason and comfort throughout. Norman discusses all things pandemics with Madeleine, delving into the world of how diseases have affected human life, colonisation, and musicians throughout the centuries, and continue to do so today.

In Bach’s Orbit: Professor Peter Wollny

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In Bach's Orbit: Professor Peter Wollny
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My guest today is a name many who revere Bach will know, none other than Professor Peter Wollny. Professor Wollny is a German musicologist, a Bach scholar who has contributed to and served the Bach Archive Leipzig since 1993, and as its director from 2014. Wollny has contributed to the Neue Bach-Ausgabe, and has been an editor of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: The Complete Works. He has been professor at the University of Leipzig, and teaches internationally. He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Uppsala and is considered one of the foremost experts of J.S Bach’s music worldwide.

In Bach’s Orbit: Dr Brendan New

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In Bach's Orbit: Dr Brendan New
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My guest today is Dr Brendan New. Brendan New is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked in the field of child protection and mental health for over 15 years and has a deep commitment to working with vulnerable children and families. Brendan currently divides his time between his clinical practice in a public child mental health service in Western Sydney and varying teaching roles around NSW. He is a firm believer in the importance of reflective practice and the benefits of learning from others, and wherever possible incorporates these principles into his teaching. In this episode, Brendan helps us explore the question of Nature vs nurture from a medical point of view, exploring the ramifications of childhood trauma, which J.S Bach certainly suffered, and how that can manifest in genius or not.

In Bach’s Orbit: Russell Harcourt Interview

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In Bach’s Orbit: Russell Harcourt Interview
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Russell Harcourt is a graduate of both the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Royal Academy of Music (MA with Distinction in Opera Performance). During his time in London, Russell furthered his studies Australia’s own Yvonne Kenny, was an Associate of the Young Artists’ Program at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, and was made an Alumnus of the Britten–Pears Young Artist Program. Since returning to Australia, Russell has appeared as soloist with ensembles such as Pinchgut Opera, opera Australia and Bach Akademie Australia.

The Weapons of Rhetoric: Jonathan Horton Interview

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The Weapons of Rhetoric: Jonathan Horton Interview
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Artistic Director Madeleine Easton interviews Jonathan Horton QC, one of Australia’s most distinguished legal brains. A musician in his own right, Jonathan splits his life equally between the worlds of music and law, and will be joining Madeleine on stage as guest presenter alongside the eminent Australian Actor Jonathan Biggins AM this weekend for ‘The Weapons of Rhetoric’ concert series. Join Madeleine and Jonathan for a fascinating conversation exploring the benefits that a knowledge of rhetoric and dialogue can bring to us all in our lives.

The Weapons of Rhetoric: Julia Fredersdorff Interview

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The Weapons of Rhetoric: Julia Fredersdorff Interview
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Artistic Director Madeleine Easton interviews Julia Fredersdorff, one of Australia’s most well known baroque violinists and Artistic Director/founder of the Van Diemen’s Band. Madeleine and Julia chat about all things Bach, the violin and forming their own ensembles here in Australia after both living and working in Europe, but most of all, what Bach’s music means to them.

Penis-Monster, Seemannsgarn, Todes Ampel & Anti-Koalas

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Penis-Monster, Seemannsgarn, Todes Ampel & Anti-Koalas
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In der Nähe von Potsdam steht eine unsinnige Todes Ampel, Paul verrät warum Penis-Monster Seemännern den Schlaf geraubt haben und Ben fragt nach Anti-Koalas.

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Kannibalen-Hippos, FKK-Fail des Jahres & Kaugummi Gemüse

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Kannibalen-Hippos, FKK-Fail des Jahres & Kaugummi Gemüse
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Hippos könnten sich zu fleischfressenden Kannibalen entwickeln, in Australien geht der FKK-Fail des Jahres komplett viral und Paul verrät welches Land Kaugummi Gemüse erfunden hat.

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