Best Polyphony Podcasts (2025)

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The Miro Quartet celebrates 30 years with a holiday recording 39:56

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the renowned Miró Quartet continues its 30th anniversary celebration with its latest album, a holiday-themed recording featuring arrangements by 15 contemporary composers. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Thinking About Veganism and Eating Dogs | Some CRUCIAL Questions 15:16

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Send us a text Veganism is often discussed in popular level discourse with numerous different perspectives. In this video, I examine the variety of different debates that veganism brings into the picture and how asking ourselves these important questions may lead us to discover internal inconsistencies. This video is not aimed at convincing you of …

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Why Trad Catholics are the SECRET KEY to Saving the Cities w/ Elizabeth Vennari | Trad Chat 23 1:07:15

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The amazing Elizabeth Vennari joins to talk about growing up in a Traditional Catholic family, arts and music, and the secret sauce to being a writer. Check out Elizabeth's substack here! Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members: Kate Elmini Eldridge Yorkshire Carol J Brenda Allor Allan Smith Kathryn Burks Emilio Perea Janet Weipert Follow us @gl…

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Marc-Andre Hamelin presents music and sounds he’s unearthed over the years 21:26

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin explores rare works he’s collected throughout his career on his latest recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Carolyn Surrick and the Ensemble Galilei explore hope on their latest recording 38:53

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Ensemble Galilei’s viola da gambist Carolyn Surrick speaks about the group’s latest recording, which features 35 tracks celebrating 35 years of performing music together. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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The SECRET to Saving the FINE ARTS | Trad Chat 22 53:43

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Fr. James O'Reilly and Isa Tristin of the Thomistic Artists Guild⁩ join to discuss the importance of the fine arts, and how Catholics can save what has been our treasure for centuries. Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members: Kate Elmini Eldridge Yorkshire Carol J Brenda Allor Allan Smith Kathryn Burks Emilio Perea Janet Weipert Follow us @gladt…

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Claire Fourcade sur les soins palliatifs et l’aide à mourir en France 29:59

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En France, les soins palliatifs et l’aide à mourir sont des sujets d’actualité. La Proposition de loi visant à garantir l’égal accès de tous à l’accompagnement et aux soins palliatifs et la Proposition de loi relative au droit à l’aide à mourir ont été adoptées par l’Assemblée nationale en mai 2025. Cette dernière est actuellement en cours d’examen…

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Evren Ozel becomes a 'Next Generation Mozart Soloist' on latest recording 33:26

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ American pianist and Cliburn bronze medalist Evren Ozel joins the Vienna Radio Symphony and conductor Howard Griffiths for a recording of two Mozart Piano Concerti. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Melanie DeMore and VocalEssence present songs of healing for these hard times 32:07

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Melanie DeMore and ensemble VocalEssence release their latest album featuring music for healing and nourishment. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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How to Read Dostoevsky: Understanding Polyphony 15:32

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Send us a text One of the great contributions to Dostoevsky and literary scholarship was Mikhail Bakhtin's work The Problem of Dostoevsky's Poetics. In this video, I build on this book showing how to understand Dostoevsky through a polyphonic lens and what this means for readers of his works. Understanding polyphony prevents simple oversimplificati…

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Minnesota Orchestra, Sondergard and Josefowicz premiere music by Ades 37:42

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Minnesota Orchestra, led by Thomas Søndergård and joined by violinist Leila Josefowicz, present the premiere recording of a new symphony and violin concerto by Thomas Adès. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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I Wish I NEVER Danced (Like I Used To) 16:41

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Support the Glad Trad Podcast To reclaim Catholic Culture, you have to learn how to dance! The proper way. Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members: Kate Elmini Eldridge Yorkshire Carol J Brenda Allor Allan Smith Kathryn Burks Emilio Perea Janet Weipert Follow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube…

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What Christians Get Wrong About Liberal Christianity? 12:22

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Send us a text With the appointment of Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury, debates around “liberal Christianity” have reignited—but most people misunderstand what the term actually means. In this video, I trace the roots of liberal Christianity back to nineteenth-century thinkers like Schleiermacher, who, inspired by Kant, reimagined faith …

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True Materialism: Rethinking Freedom and History in Hegel and Marx | Dr. Jensen Suther 1:30:43

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Send us a text In this interview, Joshua Yen speaks with Dr. Jensen Suther (Harvard Society of Fellows) about his new book True Materialism (Stanford University Press). The conversation explores how Hegel and Marx can help us rethink the meaning of materialism, freedom, and modern life. Dr. Suther argues that a “true materialism” must unite Hegel’s…

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Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani honors Bach on latest recording 23:40

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani brings the first book of J.S. Bach’s ‘The Well Tempered Clavier’ to life on his latest recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Paavo Jarvi and the Estonian Festival Orchestra celebrate Arvo Part 30:36

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor Paavo Järvi leads the Estonian Festival Orchestra in music by Arvo Pärt in honor of the Estonian composer’s 90th birthday. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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How to Write a UCAS Philosophy Personal Statement in 2025? 17:39

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Send us a text This video explains how to write a strong philosophy personal statement for UK university applications through UCAS. It breaks down the new UCAS three-question format and shows how to approach each section: why you want to study philosophy, how your studies and experiences have prepared you, and what additional skills or activities s…

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How to Apply For a Philosophy Undergrad Degree in the UK? 14:37

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Send us a text Applying to study philosophy at university in the UK? In this video, Joshua Yen — host of Philosophy for All and a master’s student in Philosophical Theology at the University of Oxford — explains everything you need to know about applying through UCAS. You’ll learn how to choose your five universities (reach, match, and safety), dec…

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Angela Hewitt concludes her complete Mozart Piano Sonatas project 38:10

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Angela Hewitt releases the third volume of her complete recording of Mozart’s piano sonatas. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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I Used to Think Mass was Boring 54:04

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Support the Glad Trad Podcast I am uncovering the absolute beauty of the mass through the 1962 Roman Missal. For hundreds of years, Catholics have prayed the Mass with this holy aid, and now we can go through and see what treasures the Church has given us! Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members: Kate Elmini Eldridge Yorkshire Carol J Brenda All…

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Cellist Tamar Sagiv explores the different facets of grief 30:09

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Tamar Sagiv explores the different facets of grief on her debut solo recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Composer Dawn Avery and cellist Wilhelmina Smith join forces on new album 31:01

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Dawn Avery and cellist Wilhelmina Smith present their first collaborative recording, ‘Sweetgrass.’ Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Why I LOVE Latin (Even Though I Don't Speak it) 17:10

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Support the Glad Trad Podcast How can I love a language that I don't speak? Because God used it, and you should too! Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members: Kate Elmini Eldridge Yorkshire Carol J Brenda Allor Allan Smith Kathryn Burks Emilio Perea Janet Weipert Follow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube…

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Who Should Make Christian Theology Videos? 21:31

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Send us a text Are scholars the only people who should discuss theology, or should all people be able to engage with these topics? Does engaging these on YouTube change something? Does it make it better? Does it make it worse? Who should lead theological discussions online? Is a scholars only approach to esoteric. I discuss these topics in this vid…

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Sharon Isbin performs music by LeFrak on new album 26:59

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ guitarist Sharon Isbin fulfills her dream of performing a Latin American-inspired guitar concert on her latest album, ‘Romántico,’ featuring music by Karen LeFrak. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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A Catholic Introduction to Indulgences: Fr James Dominic Rooney 1:03:09

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Send us a text Indulgences are an important part of the Protestant-Catholic disagreement and can radically transform your faith and relation with God. In this video, Fr. James Dominic Rooney joins us to describe what indulgences are, arguments for indulgences, and how Christians can approach them. Fr. James Dominic Rooney is an assistant professor …

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Charlie Kirk and the Only Way to Beat the Godless Left 23:24

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For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 Please Pray for the repose of Charlie's soul, and for his family. God have mercy on us all. Thank you to our Patrons / Chann…

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Sarah Bassingthwaighte connects to nature through music 34:02

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Canadian-American flutist and composer Sarah Bassingthwaighte premieres her latest project, an album with the London Symphony Orchestra centered around music connected to nature. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Jess Gillam explores the saxophone's many sounds on 'Prism' 30:56

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ young saxophonist Jess Gillam talks about her new project, a series of EPs titled ‘Prism’ that explore the different permutations of the saxophone’s sound. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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What Is Pragmatism and Why Does It Matter? | Dr. Sami Pihlström 1:17:58

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Send us a text Pragmatism is a prominent position in 19th century philosophy. In this interview, Dr. Sami Pihlström guides us from Peirce, William James, and Dewey to neopragmatists like Rorty and Putnam, asking hard questions about truth, realism, meaning, and the problem of evil. We compare analytic philosophy of religion with Wittgensteinian app…

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Avi Avital and the Between Worlds Ensemble explore folk music through a modern lens 27:43

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ mandolinist Avi Avital talks about his latest project with the Between Worlds Ensemble: an album that explores how folk music can fuel new progressive concert music. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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John Jeter and the Malmo Symphony Orchestra perform Price and Grant Still 31:56

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ John Jeter leads the Malmo Symphony Orchestra, alongside soloists Han Chen and Fanny Clamagirand, in music by Florence Price and William Grant Still. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents Wynton Marsalis' 'Blues Symphony' 37:05

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis talks about his ‘Blues Symphony,’ which was featured on latest recording by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Why I DON'T HATE the Novus Ordo 38:50

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Support the Glad Trad Podcast Not hating doesn't mean I love it though! But let's talk about the Old vs New Mass, and why the Novus Ordo has a part to play in the surge of Tradition! Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members: Kate Elmini Eldridge Yorkshire Carol J Brenda Allor Allan Smith Kathryn Burks Emilio Perea Janet Weipert Follow us @gladtra…

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New York Polyphony brings a hopeful view of the future on its 10th recording 34:22

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Craig Phillips talks about New York Polyphony’s latest recording that has been 20 years in the making and features over 480 years of vocal music. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Ep 18 - ChantHacks: "Missa Alleluia: Magnus Dominus - Kyrie" by Mark Emerson Donnelly 5:54

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Hi folks! It's been awhile. Although I've posted a few videos on my Youtube channel, I've not sent out a ChantHacks episode for a few months. Yesterday, my wife, Catherine, son, Joseph, and I went to the Carmel of the Holy Family in Valparaiso, Nebraska for Mass. It being the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, the Alleluia was Magnus Dominus. I love th…

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Why You Should Read Being and Time by Heidegger? 10:49

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Send us a text Being and Time is one of the classics of the 20th century, being perhaps one of the most influential books in both phenomenological and existentialist traditions. In this video, I give you five reasons for why you should consider reading this groundbreaking work. Support the show -------------------------- If you would want to suppor…

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Pianist Dan Wilson serenades Los Angeles with lullabies recorded in Los Feliz, near Hollywood 26:42

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Dan Wilson releases his latest record featuring a collection of lullabies recorded on a 1918 upright piano found on the streets of Hollywood. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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James Ehnes and the National Arts Center Orchestra record Bach's Violin Concertos 31:38

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Canadian violinist James Ehnes joins his many friends at the National Arts Center Orchestra to record all of Bach’s Violin Concertos. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Dr. Derek McAllister on the Philosophy of Depression 1:05:37

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Send us a text Dr. Derek McAllister joins us to discuss the philosophical and historical context of what is depression. We discuss its pre-modern historical representations in the works of St John of the Cross, Kierkegaard, and others, as well as how these philosophical principles and contributions can guide us to develop our understanding of this …

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Takacs Quartet and Marc-Andre Hamelin celebrate the ensemble's 50th anniversary 23:23

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Takács Quartet celebrates its 50th anniversary with a recording featuring Marc-André Hamelin on piano quintets by Dvořák and Price. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophy: Dr. Genia Schonbaumsfeld 1:20:51

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Send us a text In this engaging conversation with Dr. Genia Schönbaumsfeld, we explore the radical philosophical journey of Ludwig Wittgenstein—from the tightly structured propositions of the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus to the later insights of Philosophical Investigations. Dr. Schönbaumsfeld unpacks the deep shifts in Wittgenstein’s view of lan…

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Pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason shines in pianistic 'Fantasie' 25:37

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ British pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason releases her debut solo recording featuring ‘fantasies’ for the piano, including music by Florence Price and Alexander Scriabin. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Jonathan Biss combines Beamish and Beethoven 28:17

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Jonathan Biss talks about his Beethoven concerto project with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, including the latest release featuring a new concerto by Sally Beamish. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Learn From my Mistakes | Key LESSONS from my 20s 28:06

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Support the Glad Trad Podcast As I turn 30, let's go through some of the big and small lessons I've learned that can help you better survive your 20s. Thank you all for such a great decade, and here's to many more! Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members: Kate Elmini Eldridge Yorkshire Carol J Brenda Allor Allan Smith Kathryn Burks Emilio Perea …

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Violinist Lynda O'Connor celebrates Vivaldi with 'The Irish Four Seasons' 34:51

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Irish violinist Lynda O’Connor releases her debut solo recording featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ alongside Ailbhe McDonagh’s recently composed ‘The Irish Four Seasons.’ Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Janoska Ensemble gives 'The Four Seasons' a makeover 24:16

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, the Janoska ensemble gives Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ a makeover in its signature style. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Edmund Husserl: His Life and Ideas | Dr. Thomas Byrne 1:14:05

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Send us a text Edmund Husserl is considered by many as the father of phenomenology, he is also a complex thinker. In this video, Dr. Thomas Byrne joins us to introduce Husserl's philosophy. Dr. Byrne is a research assistant professor at the University of Illinois. He is a classically trained phenomenologist, having completed his PhD at The Husserl …

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Pianist Alice Sara Ott honors Irish composer John Field 26:44

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Alice Sara Ott discusses her latest project, recordings of 18 nocturnes by Irish composer John Field. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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The ART of Catholic Audio Drama & Hope Springs w/ Paul McCusker | Trad Chat 21 1:15:42

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Support the Glad Trad Podcast Paul McCusker sits down to talk about Christian storytelling, audio dramas, and the upcoming audio production of Hope Springs 00:00:00 Why are older books so descriptive 00:07:40 Writing a novel vs writing a script 00:14:23 The world of audio drama 00:20:46 There's a certain intimacy to audio 00:26:36 How Paul got star…