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Braving the Stave

By: Arts Active
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  • Hosted by Jonathan James and joined by Angharad Smith, a.k.a ‘JJ & Haz’ , this bubbly duo delve through all music and genres, sharing with you their personal favourite pieces, along with some musical jokes that add a playful and informal feel to the podcast. Working as part of St David Hall (National Concert Hall of Wales)'s Cardiff Classical Series, we run lots of exciting extras alongside it to support the concerts. Check out the Arts Active website for more - www.artsactive.org.uk--------------------------------------------------------Yn cael eu cyflwyno gan Jonathan James, yng nghwmni Angharad Smith, neu ‘JJ a Haz’ fel y’u gelwir, mae’r ddeuawd fyrlymus hon yn pori drwy bob math o gerddoriaeth a genres, gan rannu gyda chi eu hoff ddarnau personol, ynghyd â rhai jôcs cerddorol sy’n ychwanegu teimlad chwareus ac anffurfiol i’r podlediad. Gan weithio fel rhan o Gyfres Glasurol yng Nghaerdydd Neuadd Dewi Sant (Neuadd Gyngerdd Genedlaethol Cymru), rydym yn cynnal llawer o bethau ychwanegol cyffrous ochr yn ochr ag ef i gefnogi'r cyngherddau. Edrychwch ar wefan Arts Active i gael mwy - www.artsactive.org.uk
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Episodes
  • Upbeats: Season 4, Episode 10 (Summer Bangers)

    Upbeats: Season 4, Episode 10 (Summer Bangers)
    Jun 29 2024

    JJ and Haz suggest three categories of summer music to enjoy, 'bubble, deckchair and fiesta', before selecting 6 summer bangers to see the sun in. Includes hip jiggling, graffiti and casting issues in Carmen.

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    29 mins
  • Upbeats: Season 4, Episode 9 (Braving Texture)

    Upbeats: Season 4, Episode 9 (Braving Texture)
    Jun 8 2024

    In this final part to their survey of different musical elements, Jon and Haz imagine cartwheels in Bach, the weight of silence, whether John Dowland had any party hits, how Mariah Carey would sing Twinkle Twinkle and, rather disturbingly, what Jon would look like in a bikini

    Support the Show.

    www.artsactive.org.uk

    Email a2@artsactive.org.uk
    Twitter @artsactive
    Instagram artsactivecardiff
    Facebook artsactive

    #classicalmusic #stdavidshall #neuadddewisant #drjonathanjames #bravingthestave #musicconversations #funfacts #guestspeakers #cardiff
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    37 mins
  • Upbeats: Season 4, Episode 8 (Braving Harmony)

    Upbeats: Season 4, Episode 8 (Braving Harmony)
    Apr 27 2024

    Braving Harmony

    What has harmony got to do with colouring-in books, killing kittens and how to yearn for something unattainable? How can Rachmaninoff change the weather with a chord? JJ and Haz discuss their favourite harmonists, from early rule-breakers to Radiohead and folk artists.

    Support the Show.

    www.artsactive.org.uk

    Email a2@artsactive.org.uk
    Twitter @artsactive
    Instagram artsactivecardiff
    Facebook artsactive

    #classicalmusic #stdavidshall #neuadddewisant #drjonathanjames #bravingthestave #musicconversations #funfacts #guestspeakers #cardiff
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    30 mins
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