Repetition, repetition, repetition

This podcast episode from the Sounds Interesting series spotlights music expressed through the prism of madness in a range of contexts, from the world of fantasy to the theatre of war.

24 Jan 202332min

This episode takes rats as its theme, a topic that, perhaps surprisingly, has caught the attention of composers across the world and down the ages.

7 Sep 202222min

This episode examines how a musical composition can be pampered by alternative wardrobes, when an original is dressed in different presentations of style and instrumentation while retaining its core c...

7 Sep 202230min

This episode focuses on a selection of concertos written not for household-name soloists, but for the collective virtuosity of an orchestra's serried ranks.

28 Jan 202231min

This episode introduces a selection of classical music items associated with natural disasters, from Biblical times to modern eras.

28 Jan 202228min

This episode introduces a selection of classical music items associated with male personal grooming experts, either by profession or name.

30 Jul 202123min

The life of Mahler's wife, Alma, was as multi-faceted as her several talents, that ranged from competent composer to sizzling socialite. This episode peels back the intriguing layers beneath the commo...

23 Jul 202120min