Talking Bach

By: Bach Akademie Australia
  • Summary

  • Talking Bach is a brand new podcast series hosted by Madeleine Easton, the Artistic Director of Australia’s dedicated J.S. Bach ensemble, Bach Akademie Australia. Based around our concert series throughout the year, this podcast delves into the world of one of the greatest composers who ever lived, Johann Sebastian Bach, interviewing internationally famous performers of his work, scholars, scientists, cosmologists, academics and personalities from all walks of life who all have a connection to the man who arguably founded western classical music as we know it.
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Episodes
  • Artistic Director Madeleine Easton is joined by Australia’s own Marko Sever, virtuoso organist to talk about J.S. Bach’s remarkable journey on foot of over 400kms to hear his idol Buxtehude
    Aug 11 2024
    Artistic Director Madeleine Easton is joined by Australia’s own Marko Sever, virtuoso organist to talk about J.S. Bach’s remarkable journey on foot of over 400kms to hear his idol Buxtehude. They discuss what kind of a person it takes to attempt such a huge feat of endurance completely on your own, his unquenchable thirst for knowledge, what he gained from the experience, and the enduring legacy for all music as a result.

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    34 mins
  • Bach - The Mind of a Genius with renowned Australian pianist Phillip Shovk
    Jun 9 2024
    In this month’s edition of Talking Bach, Madeleine Easton interviews Australian Pianist Phillip Shovk. Phillip is not only one of Australia’s most celebrated pianists, but is also an extremely skilled chess player, attaining a world ranking. Madeleine and Phillip discuss how the mind of a genius works through the music of J.S. Bach, whose works Phillip is deeply familiar, in the run up to Bach Akademie Australia’s next concert series: 'Bach - the mind of a Genius'

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    47 mins
  • Join Artistic Director Madeleine Easton and her guest Roland Peelman as they explore everything to do with Bach and his 6 Brandenburg Concertos.
    Apr 29 2024
    Roland is one of Australia’s most respected performers, academics and artistic directors. His directorship of the Song Company over many years saw the ensemble reach heights of fame and artistic excellence never before achieved. His celebrated tenure as artistic director of the Canberra International Music Festival has won him legions of fans throughout the country. 2024 is his last year I this role, however we are celebrating him and this years festival with this podcast, and looking forward to presenting the 6 masterpieces that are Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos.

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    1 hr and 2 mins

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