Best Cadenza Podcasts (2024)

I went to India with my cousin Gisele for the first two weeks of April. We were planning to visit Continue readingSo, I went to India. . .By Shawn Stengel

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A Christmas Equation 8:29

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A Personification of Deadly Vices meets a Personification of Heavenly Virtues face-to-face - in the form of little Tiny Tim Crachit, no less - and a moderate Crisis of Accounts occurs in the Department of Souls. Written by: Hannah Carter Narrated by: Jane Maree Historical Consultant: Martin DeLorean Tinsel Assistant: Tinklebell Gift Wrapper: Little…

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The Good, The Bad, and the Cliche 9:05

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A sandy-haired screenwriter wants revenge after a scriptwriter tanks her movie deal. The question is, who's left holding the bag? Written by: Lincoln Reed Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen Wardrobe Advisor, Luke Howard Fitzhugh Travel Coordinator, Althea Around Staff Psychologist, Les Moody

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The Archivist 7:38

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When a freak accident sends the navigator to the med bay, an unwitting Archivist is forced to take over...or risk never making it out of the debris field alive. Written by: Jameson C. Smith Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen Retro-thrusters Mechanic: Schlomo Quigley Squadron Staff Accountant: Candace B. Rittenoff Complaints Specialist: Xavier Breath…

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Skylights 8:20

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Crumbling under the weight of his own life story, Redge Galloway finds himself unwillingly dragged to the limits of his endurance on a fateful, dark, and stormy night on the Northernmost Cliffs. Written by: Rachel Kimberly Hastings Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen Time Travel Advisor: Justin Thyme Pirate Historian: Arthur Goldteeth Weather Forecaster: …

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Proofreader 7:28

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What if some typos are actually hidden messages? What if those messages were cries for help? Finding the authors of these typos is the mission of The Typo Alliance. Written by: Victoria Roberts Narrated by: Jane Maree Medical Advisor: Dr. Jessica-Gessica Webemdee Acting Shenanigator: Jane Maree Public Relations: Helendian Thrompestuous Kinti-Condig…

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Cadenza 8:24

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The music brings back memories, some perhaps best left forgotten. A young man offers to accompany her song - but can she overcome the fear? Written by: Hailey Huntington Narrated by: Jane Maree Set Design: Sarah Penelope Compte-Kumtiquot Resident Spreadsheet Nerd: Magnus Carlssen Costume Artist: Mrs. Tee Shirtanpaentz…

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Infield Fly: Ruhl #2 1:10:45

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More with Malcolm Ruhl. At the end of Part I (last episode), Malcolm was just about to make his Broadway Continue readingInfield Fly: Ruhl #2By Shawn Stengel

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Malcolm Ruhl #1 1:15:47

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Malcolm Ruhl is a versatile musician. Growing up in Brooklyn, he played guitar, cello, sang and wrote his own songs. Continue readingMalcolm Ruhl #1By Shawn Stengel

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The Mushroom Conundrum 7:06

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A psychologist encounters a slightly unusual case - a lover's quarrel that seems to have resulted in an incidental mushroomification. Written by Rachel Dib Narrated by Hugh Janssen Team Therapist Consultant: Nouta Phase Onsite Amphibious: Robert Robbit Mushroom Taste Tester: Spots Toadstool (deceased)…

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The Craighead Diploma 24:48

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The Craighead Diploma is a new initiative for the South Canterbury region, coinciding with a change to the NCEA Level 1 Standards that Craighead (and most other schools) has assessed against for the last 21 years. The Diploma recognises not only a student's Academic achievement, but also other aspects of learning and service that take place in othe…

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A More Powerful Magic 7:45

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Trish desperately wants to live up to her Gran's baking legacy by earning the Socarian Confectioner's Academy scholarship, but can she overcome her lack of magic ability? Written by: Katie S. Williams Narrated by: Jane Maree Dance Cho: Christy Misty Woo Emotional Support: Annie Constan-Tintin-Talloway Cookie Tasting: Dante Wishitwasya…

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The Eternal 8:39

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Onda feels that her songs are less useful than her sister sirens. When she learns the secret to taking the power of The Eternal - the guardian of the ocean - she learns the truth of the old saying, "with great power comes great responsibility." Written by: Bonnie Maisen Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen Audio Engineer: Talka Wefastah RSS Feed Manager: P…

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Cadenza #4: Summer of ’23 38:02

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Host Shawn Stengel gives views and reviews of some Chicago theatre, binge-worthy TV series, concerts in Millennium Park, and even Continue readingCadenza #4: Summer of ’23By Shawn Stengel

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Miss O'Reilly's Advice Column 8:40

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A simple word of advice: if you must travel through time, do try not to set off a temporal earthquake that will destroy life as we know it, please? Written by: Katie Hanna Narrated by: Jane Maree Standby Secret Service Agent: Benjamin Kitt Aircraft Engineer: David Flyboy Technical Advisor: Mrs Georgia Georgenstein…

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For Waffles 6:38

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A desperate craving for freshly-made waffles leads to a cleverly-planned heist. Unfortunately, even the best-laid plans can go awry... Written by: Hailey Huntington Narrated by: Hugh Hugh Copyright Attorney, Pat Pending Liason to the British Isles, Isaiah Oldchap Official Waffle Taster, Nora Morse www.gohavok.com…

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Luke Nelson 1:31:29

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Luke Nelson wears many hats. Many are metaphorical. But not all. He is a prolific songwriter, composer, arranger. He’s a Continue readingLuke NelsonBy Shawn Stengel

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The Only Thing to Fear is Greg 7:26

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A mysterious affliction has been wreaking havok upon the Wildekind. Jane and Sal investigate...in between snacks. Written by: Nathan Veyon Narrated by: Jane Maree Hairstylist: Birdie McComb Sound Design: Lon Mower Team Geologicologist: Dr. Tillitally Tipto. www.gohavok.com

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Bill Harrison 1:30:30

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Bill Harrison had a 40 year career as a working bass player. He played with jazz heavyweights and wedding bands. Continue readingBill HarrisonBy Shawn Stengel

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Music or muddle: Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony 1:11:58

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Shostakovich had never had it worse: his latest opera, Lady Macbeth, had been panned. And not just by an ordinary critic: Joseph Stalin himself had paid a visit to the opera house. The official Soviet opinion of the work? “Muddle instead of music.” Shostakovich therefore pulled his Symphony No. 4 out of rehearsals and regrouped. He determined to wr…

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The best cadenza ever? Prokofiev and Ma Vlast 1:26:50

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Have you ever “discovered” a major piece, live, in the concert hall? Nathan remembers sitting right next to a big star performing Prokofiev’s second Piano Concerto, with its massive and breathtaking first-movement cadenza. Then he and Akiko talk about sitting right next to another big star this week for the same piece. They also reminisce about tho…

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Stand Partners “Four” Life 1:04:50

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This week’s landmark episode marks the return of Akiko, plus a pair of fellow stand partners for life: violists Kate Reddish and Eric Lea! We discuss the slings and arrows of a career in music, what you can and can’t get from music school, what it’s like to be part of a string-playing pair, and much more. Kate Reddish is a Los Angeles-based freelan…

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Travis Maril, Violympic Champion 59:52

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I’m joined in the backyard this week by Violympian and VMC participant Travis Maril, as well as his fellow USC alum and my Director of Operations, Kate Reddish. Our wide-ranging conversation includes no small measure of pedagogical geekery, as well as such diverse topics as Tae Kwon Do bribery and Michael Jordan’s private Space Jam gym. Violist Tra…

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Year 10 Radio Dramas 24:32

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The Year 10 students from 2022 have created a series of radio dramas as part of their Drama class. We talk with Miss Haley Vuleta who describes the process and introduces us to the four productions. Drama 1: Summer Camp (Briar, Ellie and Molly) Drama 2: Murder Mystery (Arabella, Adeeba and Andra) Drama 3: Scrubs (Kate, Faith and Chloe) Drama 4: Gre…

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Kerstin Tenney and the Light Album 1:03:16

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Nathan, Kerstin and Kate (and Kate’s SPFL Eric) in Pasadena Today I’m talking with Kerstin Tenney, VMC violinist par excellence, as well as my Director of Operations, violist (and VMC alumna par equally excellence) Kate Reddish. We talk about Kerstin’s musical education, her experience in the Virtuoso Master Course, and the new album she’s recorded…

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Tour-ready? Copland 3, Mahler 1, and more 1:13:48

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It’s tour time! While you’re listening, we’ll be flying, driving, and playing our way through Boston, New York, Mexico City, and Guanajuato. So to kick off the trip, let’s talk tour repertoire and hand out some awards. Tour rep includes Copland’s Third Symphony and Mahler 1 as the “big pieces”, plus violin concertos from Arturo Marquez and Gabriela…

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Welcome back with the All-Time Awards 1:05:18

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Akiko and I are back for the 2022-2023 season! In this first episode we share with you a fun new format: awards in all kinds of different categories. Next week we’ll focus on the season-opening tour prep weeks at the LA Phil, but for today we’re handing out some All-Time awards. Discover which composers we’d love to have dinner with, which excerpts…

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The Ginormous Giant Panda Lie 9:24

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When eight-year-old Haddie sees Pongo the giant panda at the Kingsland Zoo, she's utterly disappointed to find out that he is, in fact, not literally giant. That shouldn't be a problem for a very advanced magic wielder like Haddie, right? Nothing could possibly go wrong! Right?

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The Soul Stealer 10:07

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A terrible, haunting creature called the Soul Stealer roams these woods, claiming the souls of humans it captures. When her mother was taken, she swore to save her - by killing the creature, if necessary. Using herself as bait, she soon comes face-to-face with the Soul Stealer - and lives.

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Flight Across Stars 11:32

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On the most special nights, the legendary Starbird flies across the night sky, chasing the constellations. Tonight Estelle hopes for her chance to see - and perhaps even catch - this glorious creature. With a star-dust lasso, and her sister Elena, she watches and waits for the opportunity that may change her life forever.…

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Home-Part 2 1:41:19

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Continuing my family home farewell, I talk to my siblings and their spouses. Then I chat with my parents. . Continue readingHome-Part 2By Shawn Stengel

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To Wish Upon a Wolf 10:42

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"La Loba" - The Wolf. A legend of the southwestern desert. Anyone who can catch it by the tail may demand a wish - so that is exactly what Carmela is going to attempt to do, in order to save the life of her little sister Flor. What she finds, however, is something no-one could have prepared her for.

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My Ferret Sees Ghosts 10:32

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It's not easy being Certified Ghost Banishers, but with Oscar by her side, Hazel is ready for anything...until Oscar sniffs out a ghost in the spookiest, most foreboding house in town! Knocking on the door will take all the courage she can muster - but what will they find on the other side?

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Sky Rays 11:01

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22 worlds down, an entire universe to go. Cass' and Jim's search to find a new home planet has led to one disappointment after another. But what if the home they are looking for doesn't need an Earth?

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The Once-Stars 11:08

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Aurora the star takes pity upon the helpless humans of earth, who are being hunted by the cruel and wicked Caligo - a shape-shifting jaguar. Blessed by her mother Moon with an earthly form, she joins with young Jensen and Lilia to fight Caligo and drive back the shadows.

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Dust to Dust 10:52

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The western frontier is a dangerous place. A lonely prospector seeks his fortune in the mountain streams after the dead of his trail partner. A grizzly encounter leaves him rattled and spooked - but shows him that sometimes fortune comes from the unlikeliest of places.

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What Happens at Night 9:31

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Ever since their world was plunged into darkness by the destruction mages, Diana has been trying to invent a device to help her see clearly at night. She thought it was going well...until she discovered what the darkness was hiding.

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The Empty Space 10:12

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Adon's choice to leave Earth was his own, but he didn't expect the tremendous emptiness he would feel as he watched his home planet become just a faint dot in the windowport. His new friend Eclipse shows him a change of perspective - literally and figuratively - and Adon realizes that there is yet so much to find ahead of him.…

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At All Costs 10:07

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A young boy lives with a terrible ability, which makes him an unwilling danger to any living creature - or person. How far will his mother go to protect him from those who would destroy him? The answer is - as far as it takes.

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All I Did Was Science 10:02

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A court convenes to pronounce judgement on a scientist gone rogue. As the last-ditch effort, the defense is allowed to speak. It's a strange testimony, laced with surprises, secrets, and sarcasm. And who's to say what's right or wrong? After all...it's just science!

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Cold Fury 9:40

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Cody believes he has found the perfect way to cripple the Takton infrastructure and prevent them from taking more human prisoners as slaves. When a mysterious man named Benson appears and demonstrates a powerful super-ability, Cody realizes that he is just a small piece of something far, far bigger than he knew...…

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Bridge Vigil 11:26

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The bridge is cold and frosty this morning. In the fog, a girl appears. There's no reason for her to be here this early. What is she planning? Can she be stopped before it's too late?

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Friendly Fire 11:05

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Prince Hildebrand is sent on a quest to rid the kingdom of a dangerous dragon. When he finds it, however, he discovers that there is far more to the story than he knew...and that sometimes, the most unlikely allies are the most important.

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