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Episode 85: 20085 Arvo Pärt - Tractus

Tractus emphasizes Arvo Pärt's compositions that blend the timbres of string orchestra and choir. New versions predominate, with focused performances from the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir under Tõnu Kaljuste’s direction that invite alert and concentrated lis…

Episode 92: 20092 Maestro

Directed, written, produced by, and starring Bradley Cooper in the title role, opposite Carey Mulligan, Maestro is a towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, Maestro at its…

Episode 94: 20094 Avi Avital - Concertos

“This is how I want to make music!” That was Avi Avital’s reaction when he first saw Il Giardino Armonico and Giovanni Antonini play live in Jerusalem. Now famed worldwide for his own charismatic and passionate performances, the mandolinist is delighted to be joined by this exciting period-instrume…

Episode 95: 20095 Anne-Sophie Mutter - 2023 European Tour

As part of a 10-concert European tour in June 2023, Anne-Sophie Mutter and her Virtuosi ensemble, comprising some of today’s finest young string players, gave an acclaimed concert at the Vienna Musikverein. This took place just days before the violinist’s 60th birthday and it speaks volumes that sh…

Episode 96: 20096 Anna Lapwood – Luna

Marking an exciting new chapter in her career, organ sensation Anna Lapwood stands on the cusp of something special as she announces her eagerly anticipated new album Luna - out September 29th on Sony Classical.The album follows a flurry of exciting activity this year.  She picked up the prestigiou…

Episode 101: 20101 Twisted Skyscape

This ground-breaking album is the first of its kind – devoted entirely to new music written for the woodwind orchestra. It features outstanding performances by the principal woodwind players of the Czech Philharmonic, conducted by Shea Lolin, and includes four world premiere recordings.The recordin…

Episode 102: 20102 Chromosphere

Conductor Shea Lolin and composer/producer Christopher Hussey have returned to Prague to record with the Czech Philharmonic Wind Ensemble, carefully curating an album of premiere recordings spotlighting the woodwind orchestra, capturing its kaleidoscopic colors and symphonic potential to deepen and…

Amanda Walks on the Sea

This episode features writer and poet Amanda Bloom. Hear Amanda read some of her poetry, and speak about her influences (both had on her, and the influence her work has made on others), experiences with controlled ketamine, and how she healed from a toxic relationship. Watch the full video o…

YARNDALE 2025 : Celebrating Yarn & Community

On the weekend of 27th & 28th September, Skipton Auction Mart was again transformed into Yarndale. The festival of all things creative brings stall holders and crafts people from far and wide to share their love of their creative passions. While knitting and crochet take centre stage with every ima…

Happy Stitchmas 2025!

Hello there and Happy Stitchmas! It's that time of year again when I take a look back at the past 12 months and choose some of the highlights of my podcasting year.  2025 has been a big year for me, I celebrated 10 years of blogging (Postcard from Gibraltar and then Making Stitches Blog) and 5 year…