Best Simon Holst Podcasts (2024)

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The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra 7:29

19m ago7:29

7:29

Welcome back to Busy Kids Love Music! In this episode, we continue our three-part series on the British composer Benjamin Britten. Today, we’re diving into one of his most exciting and educational pieces, The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. This composition is beloved by music teachers and conductors alike for its engaging way of introducing…

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The ANN WANGUI IRURA story 20:12

1d ago20:12

20:12

During a golf session for youngsters at Kenya Railway Golf Club you can hear the shouts of joy as children with a disability play on a golf course for the first time. “Watching the kids sharing something special as they play golf together, it makes everything worthwhile,” says Ann Wangui Irura. Anita, as friends call her, is an administration assis…

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The Life of Benjamin Britten 7:49

9d ago7:49

7:49

Welcome to another episode of Busy Kids Love Music, your go-to podcast for introducing young listeners to the world of classical music! In today’s episode, we’re kicking off a new three-part series about one of the most celebrated British composers of the 20th century—Benjamin Britten. What We’ll Explore in this Episode: - Britten’s Early Life & Mu…

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The STACEY JOHNSTON-GLEASON story 10:14

22d ago10:14

10:14

Stacey Johnston-Gleason lives practically on the first tee box of the Mission Mountain Golf Course, a flat sweep of green nestled against the rugged peaks of western Montana. To some, living on ‘Hole One’ might sound like a flippant remark, but to Stacey, it’s something more—a way of being, a kind of metaphor for how she’s tackled life: one shot, o…

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The Phantom of the Opera 6:24

23d ago6:24

6:24

Welcome to Episode 134 of Busy Kids Love Music! As we approach Halloween, we're diving into one of the most famous and captivating musical stories of all time: The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber. In this episode, you'll learn all about this beloved musical and the story behind it. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The backstory of The…

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The GUY HARRISON story 8:24

1M ago8:24

8:24

“When I was a little boy the doctors told my family that I wouldn’t be able to walk, run, bike or swim, and would spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair.” Fast forward 20 years and Guy Harrison, 23, from New Zealand, was preparing to play on the G4D Tour in Spain; playing with some confidence after working hard on his game and competing to a hig…

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The Music of Oktoberfest 6:27

1M ago6:27

6:27

Welcome back to *Busy Kids Love Music*! In Episode 133, we’re taking a musical journey to one of the world’s most famous festivals – Oktoberfest! This traditional German celebration, which began over 200 years ago in Munich, Germany, has spread across the world, bringing with it lively music, dancing, and festive fun. What You'll Learn in This Epis…

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The RICCARDO BIANCIARDI story 11:43

2M ago11:43

11:43

Riccardo Bianciardi is a strong advertisement for all the good in Italian golf as he says hello to us in his smart azure blue Italian shirt bearing his national badge, and greeting us with a wide smile. For some time now, golf has been a salvation for him, helping him engage with life following the neurological condition he was born with but also a…

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First Suite in E-flat for Military Band 5:12

2M ago5:12

5:12

Welcome to the final episode of our three-part series on the extraordinary composer Gustav Holst! If you missed our earlier episodes where we explored Holst’s life and his famous orchestral suite The Planets, be sure to check out those episodes using the links below. In today’s episode, we dive into a different side of Holst’s musical genius—his Fi…

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The Planets 11:14

2M ago11:14

11:14

Welcome back to Busy Kids Love Music! In this second episode of our three-part series on the incredible composer Gustav Holst, we're diving into one of his most famous and beloved works: The Planets. Whether you're a budding astronomer, a lover of mythology, or a homeschooling student learning about the solar system, this episode offers a fun and f…

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The NATASHA STASIUK story 11:50

3M ago11:50

11:50

Natasha Stasiuk finds her inner calm through golf. This friendly 26-year-old from Oakville, Ontario, clearly loves the game. When considering her own improving performances, winning tournaments and helping to fly the flag for Canada, she will agree this is partly due to a lot of hard work and support, but success for her also means the joy she feel…

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The Life of Gustav Holst 7:24

3M ago7:24

7:24

Welcome to Busy Kids Love Music, the podcast for busy families and kids who love music and want to learn more about their favorite composers, instruments, and styles of music. I'm your host, Carly Seifert, the creator of Busy Kids Do Piano, and today we are kicking off a special 3-part series on the life and music of the great composer, Gustav Hols…

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The DANNY AND DIANA DANIELS story 15:13

3M ago15:13

15:13

Imagine playing some great golf aged 87, having given up the game once aged 75 because you had gone blind. From losing his sight in his seventies to enjoying golf again with the help of his guide, the story of Danny Daniels is remarkable. At first his age-related sight loss threatened to beat Danny, but his wife of nearly 60 years, Diana, wouldn’t …

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Folk Music of Greece 8:14

3M ago8:14

8:14

Welcome to the final episode of our Around the World with Busy Kids Love Music series! Travel with me today as we explore the vibrant and historical folk music of Greece. This summer, we’ve traveled through Zambia, Fiji, Finland, and Argentina, learning about their rich musical traditions. If you missed any episodes, don’t worry – I’ve linked them …

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The RENÉ SCHWENK story 7:51

3M ago7:51

7:51

René Schwenk, a native of Pforzheim in South West Germany, embodies the spirit of perseverance and dedication that defines a true athlete. René shares, “Why do I love golf? Because it’s a sport in which you’re never going to be perfect, so you always have to work on yourself. Sometimes it’s really challenging, but it brings you a lot of joy, workin…

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Folk Music of Argentina 7:33

4M ago7:33

7:33

Welcome to Episode 128 of Busy Kids Love Music! I’m thrilled to bring you the 4th stop of our Around the World series, where we journey to different countries to explore their unique folk music traditions. Today, we immerse ourselves in the vibrant sounds of Argentina! In This Episode: Chacarera: Discover this lively folk style from rural Argentina…

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The SIMON SEUNGMIN LEE story 12:21

4M ago12:21

12:21

“They pulled me out of darkness and made me walk to the light of the world. They always encouraged my challenge,” said Simon Seungmin Lee, from the Republic of Korea. The then 25-year-old spoke these words in 2022 when thanking his parents after his victory in the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open (a tournament he has subsequently nearly won on two furt…

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Folk Music of Fiji 6:10

4M ago6:10

6:10

Welcome to Episode 127 of Busy Kids Love Music! I’m thrilled to have you join me as we continue our summer series, Around the World with Busy Kids Love Music. So far, we've explored the musical traditions of Zambia and Finland. If you missed those episodes, you can catch up by visiting the links below, where you can also print your passport stamps.…

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The CASPER HOLST-CHRISTENSEN story 4:47

5M ago4:47

4:47

Casper Holst-Christensen, hailing from Denmark, attributes his deep-rooted passion for golf to his father, Jon. “My love of golf stems from my Dad,” Casper reflects fondly. “I think he actually bought me and my brother clubs back when we were four or five years old.” Living with ASD, or to give its full name, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Casper experi…

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Folk Music of Finland 7:09

5M ago7:09

7:09

Welcome to another episode of Busy Kids Love Music! In this episode, we continue our fourth annual summer series, Around the World with Busy Kids Love Music, with a journey to Finland. Discover the enchanting musical traditions of this beautiful Scandinavian country, from the mystical sounds of the kantele to the lively tunes of Pelimanni music. In…

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The KEN GREEN story 16:33

5M ago16:33

16:33

In professional tour golf at the very highest level, Ken Green has played with the very finest, and beaten them. He will tell you why the “extreme highs and lows” of golf are both equally necessary to feed the soul, and that his love of the game has helped many times in shoring him up through many troubled days and family tragedy. During the 1980s,…

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Folk Music of Zambia 8:44

5M ago8:44

8:44

Hello Busy Kids Love Music families! I am so excited to welcome you to the fourth annual summer series of our podcast: Around the World with Busy Kids Love Music! This summer, we’re packing our musical bags and embarking on a journey to explore folk music from different countries, collecting passport stamps along the way. DOWNLOAD YOUR PASSPORT HER…

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The DAVID QUINN story 16:12

6M ago16:12

16:12

Ireland’s David Quinn always said he would walk again after the car accident in the Wicklow mountains which so nearly killed him. The significant injuries to his back and right leg left the 21-year-old paralysed for some time; he would take eight months of rehabilitation before he could leave the wheelchair and walk out of the hospital on crutches,…

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The Banjo 6:50

6M ago6:50

6:50

Welcome back to Busy Kids Love Music, where we delve into the fascinating world of music and its incredible instruments. Today's episode is dedicated to exploring the unique and versatile banjo, the perfect instrument to learn about during this African-American Music Appreciation Month as it is significant in Black musical traditions of the past an…

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Prokofiev's Cinderella 7:40

6M ago7:40

7:40

Welcome to the latest episode of Busy Kids Love Music, where we embark on a musical journey into the captivating world of Sergei Prokofiev's ballet masterpiece, "Cinderella." Today we'll dive into the enchanting melodies and unforgettable moments that make this composition a timeless treasure. **Discovering Prokofiev's Ballet Legacy:** Sergei Proko…

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The MICHELLE LAU story 15:29

7M ago15:29

15:29

In this edition of the EDGA Podcast we feature Michelle Lau, an English golfer who this January made her debut on the G4D Tour, the pinnacle of golf for the disabled (G4D), in the United Arab Emirates. This was a remarkable achievement for someone who only in May last year, when preparing for her first competitive G4D event, was fearing she would n…

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Peter and the Wolf 6:35

7M ago6:35

6:35

Welcome back, music enthusiasts and families! Today, we dive into the captivating world of Sergei Prokofiev's timeless masterpiece, "Peter and the Wolf." In our latest episode of the Busy Kids Love Music podcast, we delve deep into the whimsical tale of young Peter and his encounters with various animals in the Russian forest. Join me as we uncover…

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Sergei Prokofiev 7:38

7M ago7:38

7:38

Welcome to episode 121 of the Busy Kids Love Music podcast! In this episode, we'll kick off a special 3-part composer series all about the incredible Sergei Prokofiev. Get ready to dive into the life and musical contributions of this legendary composer! Episode Highlights: Discover the life of Sergei Prokofiev, a Russian composer, pianist, and cond…

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The LUISA CEOLA story 9:53

7M ago9:53

9:53

In this edition of the EDGA Podcast we write about Italian golfer Luisa Ceola. We featured Luisa a few years back when she was making her way in golf for the disabled after serious health struggles. But we had to chat to Luisa again, as added to her lasting love of the game, a focused competitive streak led to her winning the Italian Open in 2023 a…

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Solar Eclipse Part 2 - Songs Inspired by the Moon 7:28

7M ago7:28

7:28

Welcome back to Busy Kids Love Music! I'm thrilled to continue our Solar Eclipse series with Episode 120, where we'll explore the enchanting world of songs inspired by the moon. 🌙 **Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven:** We kick off our lunar journey with Beethoven's iconic "Moonlight Sonata". Discover the hauntingly beautiful melodies and the emotional …

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The RYANNE JACKSON story 17:21

8M ago17:21

17:21

Ryanne Jackson lives in St Petersburg in Florida and loves golf. The 26-year-old is a current US national golf champion. Right from insisting to her family as a six-year-old that she was a left-handed player (even though she was right-handed in everything else), Ryanne has backed her own judgement. This trust in herself helps Ryanne in dealing with…

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Solar Eclipse Part 1: Songs Inspired by the Sun 7:24

8M ago7:24

7:24

Welcome to Episode 119 of Busy Kids Love Music! As we eagerly anticipate the celestial spectacle of the 2024 Solar Eclipse, we embark on a two-part journey through the realms of classical music inspired by the sun and the moon. In this inaugural episode of our series, we set our sights on the sun. Across centuries, composers have drawn inspiration …

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The LACHLAN WOOD story 23:31

8M ago23:31

23:31

Lachlan Wood does not do things by halves, good or bad: “I can be a little bit obsessive,” says the 32 year-old Australian. He could be accused of that in a negative way when he threw away all the hard hours of becoming a fine golfer in his early twenties, at a point where he hated the game. To be fair Lachlan, or Lachie to his mates, faced mitigat…

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Fanny Crosby 7:38

8M ago7:38

7:38

In Episode 118 of the Busy Kids Love Music podcast, we delve into the life and works of Fanny Crosby, an influential figure and prolific hymn writer. This special episode not only pays homage to her remarkable talent but also highlights the importance of recognizing the often-overlooked contributions of women in music history. Fanny Crosby, born in…

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The FRANK SORBER story 14:03

9M ago14:03

14:03

In 1999, Frank Sorber lost his left leg after a motor accident. Four months later he drove a car 1,200km around Ireland. The 62 year-old long time student of the Japanese martial art of Aikido has a mindset of living in the present, enjoying seeking what is here now. And he seems to like what he finds. Frank had been a non-golfer, but eight years a…

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Georg Philipp Telemann 6:29

9M ago6:29

6:29

In Episode 117, we're immersing ourselves in the rich and intricate world of Baroque music, shining a spotlight on the genius of Georg Philipp Telemann. Get ready to embark on a musical adventure as we unravel the life and melodies of this Baroque maestro. Georg Philipp Telemann, a name that echoes through the corridors of musical history, was not …

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The METTE HAVNAAS story 17:40

9M ago17:40

17:40

It was a treat for our latest EDGA podcast to meet Norwegian golfer Mette Havnaas. Mette hears when she plays a good shot, she doesn’t see it. ‘Top notch’ is how she describes the sound when a putt has fallen to the bottom of the cup. It takes courage for someone who has lost their sight as an adult to learn a completely new sport as Mette has done…

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Nina Simone 8:20

9M ago8:20

8:20

In the spirit of honoring Black History Month, Episode 116 is dedicated to the remarkable Nina Simone – a soulful force, a musical genius, and an iconic figure in the world of music. Prepare to be captivated as we delve into the extraordinary life and enchanting music of the incomparable Nina Simone. Nina Simone, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon, was mo…

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The ROBIN 'RAMBO' SINGH story 12:06

10M ago12:06

12:06

“I lost a leg, others have lost legs and arms, it’s not the end of the world,” Robin Singh explains. “I had an accident in 1991 and had the amputation carried out in 1992, and I never looked back. That’s life. If you are confident in what you’re doing, nothing is going to stop you.” Fast forward to January 2024, and Robin ‘Rambo’ Singh was able to …

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Fanfare for the Common Man 6:02

10M ago6:02

6:02

Today marks the grand finale of our captivating three-part series on the influential American composer, Aaron Copland. We’ve delved into the world of Copland’s ballets, embarked on a musical journey through the Wild West, and now, we’re set to explore a piece that stands as both powerful and patriotic—the iconic “Fanfare for the Common Man.” Compos…

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The CARLOS RODERO story 7:22

10M ago7:22

7:22

A genial and friendly white-haired Spaniard, Carlos Álvarez Rodero has the look perhaps of a typical golf traveller when we meet him in Portugal. However, though his story of how he arrived in golf is far from typical, what is possibly less surprising is how much the game has given this man who overcame severe injury and trauma. A keen motorcyclist…

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3 Iconic Ballets by Copland 8:17

10M ago8:17

8:17

I'm thrilled to present the second part of our three-part series dedicated to the maestro himself, Aaron Copland. In Episode 114, we're turning our attention to the dance floor, exploring the breathtaking world of ballet through the genius compositions of Copland. **🕺💃 The Balletic Odyssey of Aaron Copland 💃🕺** In this enchanting episode, I invite …

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The GUSTAV STIGSSON-ANDERSSON story 13:11

11M ago13:11

13:11

Swedish golfer Gustav Stigsson-Andersson, 18, says: “I think golf is the best thing ever, mostly mentally as it is so much fun. I strive to be a role model for golfers, not only for golfers with disability but also juniors at my club.” Gustav had followed his Dad to the golf range aged 13, thinking it might be fun. “I had my left arm amputated belo…

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The Life of Aaron Copland 7:59

11M ago7:59

7:59

Welcome, dear listeners, to our first podcast episode of the new year — Episode 113 of the Busy Kids Love Music Podcast! In this captivating installment, we embark on the first part of a fascinating series delving into the life and musical legacy of one of America’s most iconic composers: Aaron Copland. **🎶 A Prelude to Genius 🎶** Aaron Copland, a …

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Holiday Music Traditions from Around the World 8:28

11M ago8:28

8:28

We're about to embark on a global musical journey that transcends borders and celebrates the diversity of holiday traditions. In this special episode, we'll be delving into the rich tapestry of sounds and rhythms that accompany festive celebrations around the world. Join us as we explore the enchanting traditions of Las Posadas, Diwali, Oshogatsu, …

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The LILIANE CAMBRE story 15:54

12M ago15:54

15:54

Belgian golfer Liliane Cambré smiles and chats with her fellow golfers on the clubhouse terrace. Her relaxed politeness belies at first the adventurous spirit that has long been within her, and perhaps more lately the courage she has had to draw upon. The other G4D (golf for the disabled) players at Vila Sol for the EDGA Algarve Open clearly respec…

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Sleigh Bells 7:04

12M ago7:04

7:04

Today on the Busy Kids Love Music podcast, we're diving into the festive world of sleigh bells, those magical jingling companions that add a sprinkle of holiday cheer to our favorite tunes. In this episode, we'll be unwrapping the history, craftsmanship, and musical significance of sleigh bells, exploring how these small but mighty instruments have…

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The TIMO PESSI Story 17:25

12M ago17:25

17:25

“Positivity is my gasoline,” says Finnish golfer Timo Pessi. This high octane energy he is only too happy to share with both his friends and the new players he embraces in G4D (golf for the disabled). After a motorcycle accident 17 years ago, Timo balances the tough times with an infectious live-for-the-moment attitude, which is particularly in evi…

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Harvest Songs 7:39

12M ago7:39

7:39

I'm thrilled to invite you to listen today's podcast episode, all about embracing the beauty of the harvest season through the enchanting power of music. Get ready to be transported to a world of rustic charm and heartwarming melodies. As the leaves turn brilliant shades of red and gold, and the air becomes crisp with the promise of autumn, we're d…

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The PHIL MEADOWS story 18:03

1y ago18:03

18:03

Phil Meadows is a golfer who, aged 53, is still improving. Thinking closely about golf, and what it has given him, are part of what makes him tick. A motor scooter accident when he was 17 put him in a wheelchair. More than 30 years on, golf is now a consuming activity he would recommend to anyone. Phil says: “Golf is massive in my life. It’s about …

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