Best Jonathan Gresl Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 18: Season Finale with Leonard Slatkin 1:08:02

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Episode 18: American Conductor Leonard SlatkinFor the Culture Monster season finale, I speak with conductor Leonard Slatkin about his remarkable career and his new book, “Classical Crossroads.” I also endorse music by David Lang and Alan Hovhaness. LINKSThe film “Olympia” documenting the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlinhttps://thesportjournal.org/artic…

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Episode 17: Conductor Holly Mathieson and remembering R Murray Schafer 56:11

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I speak with Holly Mathieson about her personal musical journey and endorse a Giller Prize winner. LINKSNYTimes on subway chimes:https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/08/13/arts/subway-train-sounds.html?unlocked_article_code=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACEIPuonUyYiZ_tU1Gw5CRWySB4B991re1b-Wm_s1nGPlazOIQylL3qEJGYGB_QLWYrdla8B13yieQJUJFo4Tc8FI770VOV1xGU7vo52YlY…

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Episode 16 Conductor Dina Gilbert | Richard Strauss and the Olympics 59:57

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I speak with conductor Dina Gilbert about her life and career and tell the story of the great Olympic Hymn by Richard Strauss, that time forgot. LINKSDarius Milhaud was a busy well-known composer during the 20th Century.The New Yorker published a guide to his music in 2017https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-indomitable-humanism-of-da…

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Episode 15: Paul Dornian and "The Raven Conspiracy" 59:48

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Episode 15: Paul Dornian and spectacle of the Olympics As he exits his role at the Calgary Philharmonic, Paul Dornian chats with me about his life and career. Also LINKS“Rhapsody in Blue” from the 1984 Olympic opening ceremonyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylUF32pwvtIPremiere of John Williams “Olympic Fanfare and theme”https://www.youtube.com/watc…

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Episode 14: Violist Nick Pulos and the new novel "Unlocking" 59:22

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I speak with violist Nick Pulos about his life and career, and recommend a new novel heating up the Alberta Bestseller list. Unlocking, by Amy Leblanc — published by UCalgary Presshttps://press.ucalgary.ca/books/9781773851396/ Amy Leblanc received the 2020 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award:https://artsawards.ca/artist/amy-leblanc…

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Episode 13: Jeremy Brown, “S.” and animal composers? 56:11

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I speak with multi-instrumentalist and conductor Jeremy Brown about his varied career and endorse a book which isn’t a book. Also, can cats compose? LINKS Zez Confrery, jazz pianist and composer:https://syncopatedtimes.com/zez-confrey/ Sacrlatti, “Fuga del Gatto”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhCBn3-4JKI Amy Beach, American Composer (1867-1944):ht…

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Episode 12: "Papa" Bach & Grant Harville 49:03

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Episode 12: A chat with Grant Harville | “Papa Bach”I speak with Grant Harville about making music in the heart of Montana, and make a recommendation for your next visit to Hamburg Germany. LINKSMinitur Wonderland, Hamburg:https://www.miniatur-wunderland.com Watch the world record wining train performance:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBNHmUT3GPg…

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Episode 11: Claude Lapalme and Adolphe Sax 49:12

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I speak with Red Deer Symphony Conductor Claude Lapalme about his career and what does a conductor do when he can’t conduct for a year? Also the strange life of Adolphe Sax, and the German composer who got himself on the cover of TIME magazine. LINKSTIME Magazine’s 1938 article featuring Richard Strauss:http://content.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,1…

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Episode 10: Kimberley-Ann Bartczak & what exactly is in Haydn’s tomb 45:04

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I speak with conductor, vocal coach and pianist Kimberley-Ann Bartczak about her journey to the podium and what making opera in Canada is like. Haydn’s skull was very useful to him while he was alive, but also had an unusual time after he was dead. Plus a double-dose of Culture Monster recommends… SHOW NOTESKimberley-Ann Bartczak is Principal Coach…

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Episode 9: Tim Shantz | Bach, Handel & Eye Surgery 48:25

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Episode 9: Tim Shantz | Bach, Handel & Eye SurgeryI tell the story teased from the beginning of Culture Monster—what is the connection between Bach, Handel and eye surgery? I also speak with notable choral conductor Tim Shantz on the power of ensemble singing, and recommend a British novel from the 1990s. LINKSNews story on the Toronto Gallery heis…

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Episode 8 Gordon Gerrard & Beethoven's Legal Trouble 54:48

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I tell the story about how the difference between VON and VAN really messed up Beethoven’s day. Plus my conversation with the articulate music director of the Regina Symphony Orchestra. Also, some updates on previous stories. LINKS“Soul” on Disney+https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/soul/77zlWrb9vRYpDigital Purchase:Soul Petition to honour George Bri…

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Episode 7: Violinist Edmond Agopian & Sousa's Secret Career 1:06:13

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Episode 7: Violinist Edmond Agopian & Sousa’s Secret Career I speak with a musician of passionate curiosity, violinist Edmond Agopian. I also tell the story of John Philip Sousa’s secret career, and the mysterious tale of the artwork still on the Moon. CBC website story on the Thorgy Thor | orchestra collaboration:https://www.cbc.ca/cbcdocspov/feat…

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Episode 6: Conductor Rosemary Thomson and the story of Beethoven and Bridgetower 59:44

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In 1803 a virtuoso violinist came to visit Vienna and Beethoven wrote a new Sonata to play with him that would change music history; so why doesn’t it have Bridgetower’s name on it? The great musical partnership that wasn’t. I also speak with Rosemary Thomson about all of the things conductors have to keep in balance, and the importance of having a…

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Episode 5: The Shuttle, A Centennial, and Schupannzigh 29:19

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Episode 5: The Shuttle, A Centennial, and Schupannzigh Join me as I speak about a happy day for technology, a sad one for space exploration, and the difficulties of being Beethoven’s friend. Arlington’s website describing the Challenger memorial:https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Explore/Monuments-and-Memorials/Space-Shuttle-Challenger Richard Feynm…

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Episode 4: The Mystery of Carlos Kleiber & Conversation with Carlos Foggin 49:56

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Episode 4: The Mystery of Carlos Kleiber & Conversation with Carlos FogginI explore the mystery of famed maestro Carlos Kleiber, and speak with Rocky Mountain Symphony conductor Carlos Foggin about Beethoven, the Organ, and how taking a basic first aid course changed his life. The Polaris Centre is active on social media and is also here:https://ww…

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Episode 3: Mark Morash and the Shakespeare Riot 56:22

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EPISODE 3: Mark Morash and the Shakespeare RiotI speak with Interim Music Director of the Calgary Opera about his musical journey, the need for Opera companies to invest in R&D, and the emotional power of the human voice. I also tell the story of the time competing versions of “The Scottish Play” in New York City caused a riot.SHOW NOTES and links!…

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Episode 2: Rolf Bertsch and a Great Canadian Crime Caper 53:53

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In this episode, I speak with Conductor and Pianist Rolf Bertsch about his Career and genius of Beethoven, and also relate my favourite Canadian crime story: now with a 2020 update. Also, a complete holiday piano performance from Han Ding.SHOW NOTES episode 2Piano Performances heard in this episode performed by HAN DING: https://www.handingonline.c…

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Ep01:Guest Karl Hirzer and the problem with Beethoven's Birthday 42:30

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Culture Monster episode 1 Welcome to the first episode of Culture Monster!I dive into the difficulty of Beethoven’s Birthday, a Canadian Art Scandal, and speak with Karl Hirzer about the skills needed to be successful as an orchestra conductor.----more----Links and more useful info: C-Monster bite of the day:“Conductor breaks down scenes from movie…

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Taste of episode 1 0:58

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Karl Hirzer of the Calgary Philharmonic joins me for the first episode of Culture Monster. What did we talk about? Here is a quick taste.By Jonathan Gresl

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Culture Monster Trailer 0:42

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it's almost time for Culture Monster the podcast to begin. This is place for Curious Conversations with musicians and artists of Calgary and beyond, as well as fascinating facts and stories of the giants from the past. Season 1 starts December 2020By Jonathan Gresl

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Episode 18: Season Finale with Leonard Slatkin 1:08:02

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Episode 17: Conductor Holly Mathieson and remembering R Murray Schafer 56:11

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Episode 16 Conductor Dina Gilbert | Richard Strauss and the Olympics 59:57

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Episode 15: Paul Dornian and "The Raven Conspiracy" 59:48

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Episode 14: Violist Nick Pulos and the new novel "Unlocking" 59:22

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Episode 13: Jeremy Brown, “S.” and animal composers? 56:11

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Episode 12: "Papa" Bach & Grant Harville 49:03

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Episode 11: Claude Lapalme and Adolphe Sax 49:12

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Episode 10: Kimberley-Ann Bartczak & what exactly is in Haydn’s tomb 45:04

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Episode 9: Tim Shantz | Bach, Handel & Eye Surgery 48:25

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Episode 8 Gordon Gerrard & Beethoven's Legal Trouble 54:48

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Episode 7: Violinist Edmond Agopian & Sousa's Secret Career 1:06:13

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Episode 6: Conductor Rosemary Thomson and the story of Beethoven and Bridgetower 59:44

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Episode 5: The Shuttle, A Centennial, and Schupannzigh 29:19

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Episode 4: The Mystery of Carlos Kleiber & Conversation with Carlos Foggin 49:56

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Episode 3: Mark Morash and the Shakespeare Riot 56:22

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Episode 2: Rolf Bertsch and a Great Canadian Crime Caper 53:53

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Ep01:Guest Karl Hirzer and the problem with Beethoven's Birthday 42:30

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Taste of episode 1 0:58

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Culture Monster Trailer 0:42

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