https://simplecast.com From The Red House This is a podcast From The Red House – the former home of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears. I’m Lucy Walker – join me, colleagues, and other guests for a monthly chat about all things Britten and Pears, but also music, culture, heritage in general – and anything else that might come up. 2020 Britten Pears Arts en Tue, 14 May 2024 15:06:51 +0000 Tue, 14 May 2024 15:07:02 +0000 https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com From The Red House https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ae7ea922-f11d-4b9e-a34d-5e9c41d63f85/c02e5f91-3a17-416f-890e-039d960b9988/3000x3000/thumbnail.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com episodic This is a podcast From The Red House – the former home of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears. I’m Lucy Walker – join me, colleagues, and other guests for a monthly chat about all things Britten and Pears, but also music, culture, heritage in general – and anything else that might come up. Britten Pears Arts false https://feeds.simplecast.com/d1MKS6CV suffolk, peter pears, benjamin britten, classical music, historic house Britten Pears Arts e.roberts@brittenpears.org e1ee7950-7d74-48b6-80f1-d3fd428c390d From The Red House: Curlew River and Sumidagawa The extracts from Britten’s letters and other writings are read by Dr Nicholas Clark, Librarian at Britten Pears Arts. The extracts from Curlew River are from the 1966 Decca recording directed by Britten and Viola Tunnard (with grateful thanks to Decca and Faber Music). The extracts from the English language performance of Sumida River were kindly provided by Dr Kevin Salfen from the University of the Incarnate Word, Texas. It was written by Richard Emmert, based on the play Sumidigawa by Kanze Motomasa. Shite (Madwoman) – Ōshima Kinue; Waki (Boatman) – Richard Emmert; Tsure (Traveller) – Matthew Dubroff; Kokata (Spirit of the Boy) – Miriam Dubroff; Otsuzumi – Ōkura Eitarō; Kotsuzumi – James Ferner; Nohkan – Kevin Salfen; Chorus Leader – Joyce Lim; Chorus – Members of Theatre Nohgaku and students at the University of the Incarnate Word.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 15:06:51 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Dr Nicholas Clark, Librarian at Britten Pears Arts, Dr Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/from-the-red-house-curlew-river-and-sumidagawa-0hCZZdF8 The extracts from Britten’s letters and other writings are read by Dr Nicholas Clark, Librarian at Britten Pears Arts. The extracts from Curlew River are from the 1966 Decca recording directed by Britten and Viola Tunnard (with grateful thanks to Decca and Faber Music). The extracts from the English language performance of Sumida River were kindly provided by Dr Kevin Salfen from the University of the Incarnate Word, Texas. It was written by Richard Emmert, based on the play Sumidigawa by Kanze Motomasa. Shite (Madwoman) – Ōshima Kinue; Waki (Boatman) – Richard Emmert; Tsure (Traveller) – Matthew Dubroff; Kokata (Spirit of the Boy) – Miriam Dubroff; Otsuzumi – Ōkura Eitarō; Kotsuzumi – James Ferner; Nohkan – Kevin Salfen; Chorus Leader – Joyce Lim; Chorus – Members of Theatre Nohgaku and students at the University of the Incarnate Word.

]]> From The Red House: Curlew River and Sumidagawa Dr Nicholas Clark, Librarian at Britten Pears Arts, Dr Lucy Walker 00:20:52 I shall never forget the impact made on me by the Japanese theatre”. This was Britten, broadcasting to Japan in 1958, two years after his memorable trip to the country in 1956. He had visited as part of a Far East tour beginning in 1955 and which included stays in Bali, Hong Kong and India. The whole trip had a deep and lasting influence on his compositions from around that time onwards, and perhaps most significantly on his 1964 Church Parable Curlew River. This podcast, hosted by Dr Lucy Walker, explores the background to this fascinating work, including the specific influence of the Japanese Nō play Britten attended, twice, in 1956: Sumidigawa. I shall never forget the impact made on me by the Japanese theatre”. This was Britten, broadcasting to Japan in 1958, two years after his memorable trip to the country in 1956. He had visited as part of a Far East tour beginning in 1955 and which included stays in Bali, Hong Kong and India. The whole trip had a deep and lasting influence on his compositions from around that time onwards, and perhaps most significantly on his 1964 Church Parable Curlew River. This podcast, hosted by Dr Lucy Walker, explores the background to this fascinating work, including the specific influence of the Japanese Nō play Britten attended, twice, in 1956: Sumidigawa. benjamin britten, aldeburgh festival, curlew river, sumidagawa false full 16 3 a7c5d919-3914-4b20-9416-db316a32d23d Discovery Session: A Ceremony of Carols The musical tracks in this podcast are all from A Ceremony of Carols. The recording is performed by the National Youth Girls Choir, with Vicky Lester on harp, conducted by Esther Jones. With grateful thanks to Delphian Records for allowing us to use extracts from this recording.

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:32:02 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Miriam Keogh, Madeleine Holmes, Ben Vonberg-Clark, National Youth Girls Choir, Dr Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/a-ceremony-of-carols-drKZGzMl The musical tracks in this podcast are all from A Ceremony of Carols. The recording is performed by the National Youth Girls Choir, with Vicky Lester on harp, conducted by Esther Jones. With grateful thanks to Delphian Records for allowing us to use extracts from this recording.

]]> Discovery Session: A Ceremony of Carols Miriam Keogh, Madeleine Holmes, Ben Vonberg-Clark, National Youth Girls Choir, Dr Lucy Walker 00:33:19 Britten's A Ceremony of Carols is one of his most popular choral works - and it very much comes into its own at this time of year. In this podcast Dr Lucy Walker explores both the beautiful music of this piece, and its riveting backstory which involves a pioneering harpist, a Canadian bookshop, and a perilous crossing across the Atlantic. She is joined by three musicians who regularly take part in performances of A Ceremony of Carols: harpist Miriam Keogh, soprano Madeleine Holmes, and conductor Ben Vonberg-Clark. Britten's A Ceremony of Carols is one of his most popular choral works - and it very much comes into its own at this time of year. In this podcast Dr Lucy Walker explores both the beautiful music of this piece, and its riveting backstory which involves a pioneering harpist, a Canadian bookshop, and a perilous crossing across the Atlantic. She is joined by three musicians who regularly take part in performances of A Ceremony of Carols: harpist Miriam Keogh, soprano Madeleine Holmes, and conductor Ben Vonberg-Clark. britten, song, choir, ceremony of carols false full 15 3 daff2cde-9b05-4226-8f94-4f14e5027ee6 Discovery Session: Friday Afternoons Lucy is joined by two of this year's composers - Roderick Williams and Kerry Andrew - and by Sophia Allen, our Head of Community. Tune in to find out how the Friday Afternoons songs - past and present - have reached thousands of schoolchildren, and inspired creative artists of all kind.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:51:11 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Britten Pears Arts) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/discovery-session-friday-afternoons-SdMaKz1t Lucy is joined by two of this year's composers - Roderick Williams and Kerry Andrew - and by Sophia Allen, our Head of Community. Tune in to find out how the Friday Afternoons songs - past and present - have reached thousands of schoolchildren, and inspired creative artists of all kind.

]]> Discovery Session: Friday Afternoons Britten Pears Arts 00:33:35 Lucy Walker looks back at the remarkable history of the Friday Afternoons project: from its origins as a set of school songs by Britten in the 1930s, to its international launchpad in Britten's centenary year, to its current incarnation, and to where the project goes next. Lucy Walker looks back at the remarkable history of the Friday Afternoons project: from its origins as a set of school songs by Britten in the 1930s, to its international launchpad in Britten's centenary year, to its current incarnation, and to where the project goes next. false full 14 3 838a492e-9760-4f60-97e8-82ed23d329c2 Discovery Session: English Song In this month’s podcast we celebrate the fascinating subject of song and singing. We start with Benjamin Britten, and his lifelong attachment to song – inspired to explore it in multiple ways by his partner Peter Pears’ voice, by poetry, and by the occasion he was composing for. Following his example, Britten Pears Arts has song at the very centre of its work. Lucy is joined by Dr Chris Hilton (Head of Archive and Library) and Caro Barnfield (Head of Music Programme) who discuss how song manifests in the continuing work of the organisation, from teasing out stories in the archive collections, to featuring strongly in the Britten Pears Young Artist Programme, to performances on the stage, and to serving the wider community. Lucy speaks to two further guests who have directly benefited from the remarkable song legacy of Britten Pears Arts, composer Arthur Keegan and mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts Dean. They are working together on a project based around the poetry of Thomas Hardy, a writer whose words have been passed from composer to composer over the last 100 years, continuing to find their way into song. The music extracts are performed by Lotte Betts Dean, James Girling and the Ligeti Quartet.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:27:52 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (caro barnfield, Arthur Keegan, Lotte Betts Dean, Christopher Hilton, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/discovery-session-english-song-ntxQsUl0 In this month’s podcast we celebrate the fascinating subject of song and singing. We start with Benjamin Britten, and his lifelong attachment to song – inspired to explore it in multiple ways by his partner Peter Pears’ voice, by poetry, and by the occasion he was composing for. Following his example, Britten Pears Arts has song at the very centre of its work. Lucy is joined by Dr Chris Hilton (Head of Archive and Library) and Caro Barnfield (Head of Music Programme) who discuss how song manifests in the continuing work of the organisation, from teasing out stories in the archive collections, to featuring strongly in the Britten Pears Young Artist Programme, to performances on the stage, and to serving the wider community. Lucy speaks to two further guests who have directly benefited from the remarkable song legacy of Britten Pears Arts, composer Arthur Keegan and mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts Dean. They are working together on a project based around the poetry of Thomas Hardy, a writer whose words have been passed from composer to composer over the last 100 years, continuing to find their way into song. The music extracts are performed by Lotte Betts Dean, James Girling and the Ligeti Quartet.

]]> Discovery Session: English Song caro barnfield, Arthur Keegan, Lotte Betts Dean, Christopher Hilton, Lucy Walker 00:28:20 Dr Lucy Walker explores the importance of song and singing in Benjamin Britten’s life and work. Dr Lucy Walker explores the importance of song and singing in Benjamin Britten’s life and work. english song, benjamin britten, song false full 13 3 1b596654-ed13-47d1-a55b-e3187d57fb59 The lives of William Byrd & Thomas Weelkes In 2023 we mark the 400th anniversary of the deaths of two composers who wrote beautiful music, and who lived in extraordinary times. William Byrd (c.1540-1623) lived through a remarkably turbulent period of history, under no fewer than six monarchs. He wrote a huge amount of exquisite choral works, including Catholic masses which – depending who was on the throne – would only have been performed under conditions of secrecy.   Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623) was an organist and composer, best-known for his brilliant and vivid madrigals (as well as for his somewhat chaotic lifestyle). 

Music 

Opening and ending: ‘Kyrie’ and ‘Agnus Dei’ from Byrd’s Mass for Four Voices. Performed by the Marian Consort, conducted by Rory McCleery from the album Singing in Secret (Delphian, 2020).

During the podcast: Byrd’s ‘Ave verum corpus’. Performed by the Choir of Merton College, Oxford conducted by Peter Philips from the album Viri Galilaei: Favourite Anthems from Merton (Delphian, 2016).

With grateful thanks to Delphian for giving us permission to use these recordings.  

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:16:09 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Dr Lucy Walker, Joe McHardy) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lives-of-william-byrd-thomas-weelkes-XTfaMca8 In 2023 we mark the 400th anniversary of the deaths of two composers who wrote beautiful music, and who lived in extraordinary times. William Byrd (c.1540-1623) lived through a remarkably turbulent period of history, under no fewer than six monarchs. He wrote a huge amount of exquisite choral works, including Catholic masses which – depending who was on the throne – would only have been performed under conditions of secrecy.   Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623) was an organist and composer, best-known for his brilliant and vivid madrigals (as well as for his somewhat chaotic lifestyle). 

Music 

Opening and ending: ‘Kyrie’ and ‘Agnus Dei’ from Byrd’s Mass for Four Voices. Performed by the Marian Consort, conducted by Rory McCleery from the album Singing in Secret (Delphian, 2020).

During the podcast: Byrd’s ‘Ave verum corpus’. Performed by the Choir of Merton College, Oxford conducted by Peter Philips from the album Viri Galilaei: Favourite Anthems from Merton (Delphian, 2016).

With grateful thanks to Delphian for giving us permission to use these recordings.  

]]> The lives of William Byrd & Thomas Weelkes Dr Lucy Walker, Joe McHardy 00:29:42 In this special edition, musician and expert on choral music Joe McHardy joins Dr Lucy Walker for a lively and wide-ranging conversation about the life and times of composers William Byrd and Thomas Weelkes, including some stunning extracts from Byrd’s music. In this special edition, musician and expert on choral music Joe McHardy joins Dr Lucy Walker for a lively and wide-ranging conversation about the life and times of composers William Byrd and Thomas Weelkes, including some stunning extracts from Byrd’s music. thomas weelkes, william byrd, composers false full 12 3 5cdb9918-8025-42b7-8ee1-32ea405c712f Talking about Songs with Elise Caluwaerts Tune in to the final podcast of Season 3 (recorded in June 2021) to hear about Alma Mahler's work, the potent combination of opera, film and fashion house (a link to the film Elise discusses can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhgwmZQVgJE), and the power of song to connect people in isolation. Plus, some beautiful tracks for the podcast playlist.

]]> Fri, 3 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Elise Caluwaerts, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-songs-with-elise-caluwaerts-DePCSHAx Tune in to the final podcast of Season 3 (recorded in June 2021) to hear about Alma Mahler's work, the potent combination of opera, film and fashion house (a link to the film Elise discusses can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhgwmZQVgJE), and the power of song to connect people in isolation. Plus, some beautiful tracks for the podcast playlist.

]]> Talking about Songs with Elise Caluwaerts Elise Caluwaerts, Lucy Walker 00:20:21 Soprano Elise Caluwaerts has a wide and varied career as a singer, and has been involved in several fascinating creative projects during the recent lockdowns. She is also planning a project based around the songs of Alma Mahler in 2022. Soprano Elise Caluwaerts has a wide and varied career as a singer, and has been involved in several fascinating creative projects during the recent lockdowns. She is also planning a project based around the songs of Alma Mahler in 2022. alma mahler, charles mackerras, benjamin britten, scapa false full 11 3 68a49fa2-c570-4467-b005-5cf69fa538e8 Talking about Creative Retreats with Hannah Honeywill Tune in to hear more about Hannah's work, how she has been inspired by Britten's music, how the life and work of both Britten and Pears can still be sensed at The Red House, and what a Creative Retreat in the grounds of their former home has meant to her. Plus, further additions to the podcast playlist - four brilliant tracks that are all about couples.

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Hannah Honeywill, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-creative-retreats-with-hannah-honeywill-bpKRiJkD Tune in to hear more about Hannah's work, how she has been inspired by Britten's music, how the life and work of both Britten and Pears can still be sensed at The Red House, and what a Creative Retreat in the grounds of their former home has meant to her. Plus, further additions to the podcast playlist - four brilliant tracks that are all about couples.

]]> Talking about Creative Retreats with Hannah Honeywill Hannah Honeywill, Lucy Walker 00:23:53 Sculptor Hannah Honeywill has been on a Creative Retreat in collaboration with Britten Pears Arts and The Royal Society of Sculptors. She has been working on a project inspired by the relationship between Britten and Pears, and the fact that they had to keep it hidden for most of their lives. Sculptor Hannah Honeywill has been on a Creative Retreat in collaboration with Britten Pears Arts and The Royal Society of Sculptors. She has been working on a project inspired by the relationship between Britten and Pears, and the fact that they had to keep it hidden for most of their lives. sculpture, britten, pears, indigo girls, melissa etheridge, the red house, malcolm arnold, lgbtq+ false full 10 3 9b4b1761-e909-4c58-9de6-6239e90d83f5 Talking about Alternative Classical with Hannah Fiddy Tune in to find out how Alternative Classical engages with new listeners, how to explore an exciting range of classical music performances, and how to play Concert Roulette! Plus, as usual there are some excellent additions to the podcast playlist.

]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Lucy Walker, Hannah Fiddy) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-alternative-classical-with-hannah-fiddy-T5cz60hH Tune in to find out how Alternative Classical engages with new listeners, how to explore an exciting range of classical music performances, and how to play Concert Roulette! Plus, as usual there are some excellent additions to the podcast playlist.

]]> Talking about Alternative Classical with Hannah Fiddy Lucy Walker, Hannah Fiddy 00:34:26 Hannah Fiddy is the co-founder (with Hanna Grzeskiewicz) of Alternative Classical - an organisation which aims to attract new audiences to classical music through a brilliantly creative mix of live and virtual projects. Hannah Fiddy is the co-founder (with Hanna Grzeskiewicz) of Alternative Classical - an organisation which aims to attract new audiences to classical music through a brilliantly creative mix of live and virtual projects. alternative classical, concert roulette, classical music false full 9 3 52866eb9-9b6e-46cd-8036-8eb2db58d533 Talking about Music and the Environment with James Thornton Tune in for a remarkable conversation about the environment, music, Britten's home town of Lowestoft, the fascinating and valuable relationships between musicians and environmental causes, and how music of all kinds can deeply affect the emotions.

]]> Fri, 3 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Lucy Walker, James Thornton) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-music-and-the-environment-with-james-thornton-k3uVf80h Tune in for a remarkable conversation about the environment, music, Britten's home town of Lowestoft, the fascinating and valuable relationships between musicians and environmental causes, and how music of all kinds can deeply affect the emotions.

]]> Talking about Music and the Environment with James Thornton Lucy Walker, James Thornton 00:26:56 James Thornton is an environmental lawyer and CEO of ClientEarth, an organisation dedicated to global environmental change through legal process, literally advocating for their 'client' the earth. James is also a music-lover, with a great interest in the music of Britten; and a Buddhist: drawn to the interconnectedness of things in the universe, and how such connections can effect great change. James Thornton is an environmental lawyer and CEO of ClientEarth, an organisation dedicated to global environmental change through legal process, literally advocating for their 'client' the earth. James is also a music-lover, with a great interest in the music of Britten; and a Buddhist: drawn to the interconnectedness of things in the universe, and how such connections can effect great change. britten, clientearth, brian eno, environment, classical music, lowestoft, coldplay false full 8 3 e699d832-2b27-4a64-82c2-d5c7f034bed2 A Special Extended Edition: Talking BEAM with Nadine Benjamin, Darren Abrahams and Claire Shovelton Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the background, creation, and ethos of the multi-media music piece BEAM: Everybody Can Stand in their Own Light. The remarkable creative team behind this work (Nadine Benjamin, lead artists/co-dramaturg, Darren Abrahams, co-dramaturg and trauma specialist, and Claire Shovelton, senior producer and photographer) have a background not only in music but in psychology, the treatment of trauma, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).  The podcast explores the powerful effect of music in myriad ways, including the treatment of trauma. The team also discuss their aspirations regarding new ways of collaborative working.

Plus, some contributions to our podcast playlist, plus two excerpts from BEAM - 'E strano' from Verdi's La Traviata (recording from Nadine's 'Love and Prayer' album), and 'Champagne Queen'.

Lyrics and  Melody written by Nadine Benjamin and Music written by Nadine Benjamin and  IZIT-U

Guitar - Dan Bell

Bass - Oli Lee

Drums - Aidan Torode 

Keys - Jake Bowser  

BEAM was supported by a Britten Pears Arts residency.
Photo: Claire Shovelton

]]> Sun, 4 Jul 2021 23:00:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Nadine Benjamin, Claire Shovelton, Darren Abrahams, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/a-special-extended-edition-talking-beam-with-nadine-benjamin-darren-abrahams-and-claire-shovelton-eCrzEGZt Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the background, creation, and ethos of the multi-media music piece BEAM: Everybody Can Stand in their Own Light. The remarkable creative team behind this work (Nadine Benjamin, lead artists/co-dramaturg, Darren Abrahams, co-dramaturg and trauma specialist, and Claire Shovelton, senior producer and photographer) have a background not only in music but in psychology, the treatment of trauma, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).  The podcast explores the powerful effect of music in myriad ways, including the treatment of trauma. The team also discuss their aspirations regarding new ways of collaborative working.

Plus, some contributions to our podcast playlist, plus two excerpts from BEAM - 'E strano' from Verdi's La Traviata (recording from Nadine's 'Love and Prayer' album), and 'Champagne Queen'.

Lyrics and  Melody written by Nadine Benjamin and Music written by Nadine Benjamin and  IZIT-U

Guitar - Dan Bell

Bass - Oli Lee

Drums - Aidan Torode 

Keys - Jake Bowser  

BEAM was supported by a Britten Pears Arts residency.
Photo: Claire Shovelton

]]> A Special Extended Edition: Talking BEAM with Nadine Benjamin, Darren Abrahams and Claire Shovelton Nadine Benjamin, Claire Shovelton, Darren Abrahams, Lucy Walker 00:54:30 Following the performances of BEAM: Everybody Can Stand in their Own Light at Snape Maltings, Lucy Walker caught up with some of the team that put this wonderful show together. Following the performances of BEAM: Everybody Can Stand in their Own Light at Snape Maltings, Lucy Walker caught up with some of the team that put this wonderful show together. diversity, trauma, opera, nlp, beam false full 7 3 ccdbfbbc-8706-4466-80cc-765d0841f56b A Conversation with Tansy Davies Tansy Davies' new piece for string orchestra and percussion, 'Monolith: I Extend My Arms' will be premiered at Snape Maltings on 26 June 2021 (a Britten Pears Arts commission). Tune in for a conversation about this piece, and about other fascinating compositions - including Tansy's operas 'Between Worlds' and 'Cave', and the horn piece 'Yoik'. 

Plus, some brilliant additions to our Podcast Playlist, and some further choices from Tansy: Frank Denyer, 'The Fish That Became The Sun' https://anothertimbre.bandcamp.com/album/the-fish-that-became-the-sun; and her own 'The rule is love' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOhPSzg4XyM&list=RDIOhPSzg4XyM&start_radio=1. 

]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:04:45 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Tansy Davies, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-tansy-davies-bVohA_Or Tansy Davies' new piece for string orchestra and percussion, 'Monolith: I Extend My Arms' will be premiered at Snape Maltings on 26 June 2021 (a Britten Pears Arts commission). Tune in for a conversation about this piece, and about other fascinating compositions - including Tansy's operas 'Between Worlds' and 'Cave', and the horn piece 'Yoik'. 

Plus, some brilliant additions to our Podcast Playlist, and some further choices from Tansy: Frank Denyer, 'The Fish That Became The Sun' https://anothertimbre.bandcamp.com/album/the-fish-that-became-the-sun; and her own 'The rule is love' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOhPSzg4XyM&list=RDIOhPSzg4XyM&start_radio=1. 

]]> A Conversation with Tansy Davies Tansy Davies, Lucy Walker 00:31:51 For the first of two podcasts about premieres in our 'Summer at Snape' season, Lucy Walker talks to composer Tansy Davies about her new work 'Monolith: I Extend My Arms', commissioned by Britten Pears Arts. Tansy Davies' new piece for string orchestra and percussion, 'Monolith: I Extend My Arms' will be premiered at Snape Maltings on 26 June 2021 (a Britten Pears Arts commission). Tune in for a conversation about this piece, and about other fascinating compositions - including Tansy's operas 'Between Worlds' and 'Cave', and the horn piece 'Yoik'. Plus, some brilliant additions to our Podcast Playlist, and some further choices from Tansy: Frank Denyer, 'The Fish That Became The Sun' https://anothertimbre.bandcamp.com/album/the-fish-that-became-the-sun; and her own 'The rule is love' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOhPSzg4XyM&list=RDIOhPSzg4XyM&start_radio=1. For the first of two podcasts about premieres in our 'Summer at Snape' season, Lucy Walker talks to composer Tansy Davies about her new work 'Monolith: I Extend My Arms', commissioned by Britten Pears Arts. Tansy Davies' new piece for string orchestra and percussion, 'Monolith: I Extend My Arms' will be premiered at Snape Maltings on 26 June 2021 (a Britten Pears Arts commission). Tune in for a conversation about this piece, and about other fascinating compositions - including Tansy's operas 'Between Worlds' and 'Cave', and the horn piece 'Yoik'. Plus, some brilliant additions to our Podcast Playlist, and some further choices from Tansy: Frank Denyer, 'The Fish That Became The Sun' https://anothertimbre.bandcamp.com/album/the-fish-that-became-the-sun; and her own 'The rule is love' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOhPSzg4XyM&list=RDIOhPSzg4XyM&start_radio=1. premieres, deborah warner, music, composition, between worlds, classical music false full 6 3 cb46b4ea-d730-4b30-a48f-d8dd3473999e Talking about dream.risk.sing - with Samantha Crawford and Lana Bode Soprano Samantha Crawford and pianist Lana Bode have been collaborating on a remarkable project: dream.risk.sing. Their forthcoming recital and CD (with Delphian Records) focusses on women's voices. It is a programme of music mainly by female composers, and of texts by women (the proejct is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England). The CD will include a newly-commissioned set of songs by Charlotte Bray, setting texts by Nicki Jackowska, and the project as a whole aims to tell stories from all aspects of women's lives, from motherhood to the workplace to the legacies passed down the generations. Tune in to hear more about this exciting new project, the inspiration behind it, and the huge potential to explore further women's stories in song. Plus, as usual, some terrific songs for our Podcast playlist. 

Photo credit (Samantha Crawford): Rahil Ahmad

]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Lucy Walker, Lana Bode, Samantha Crawford) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-dream-risk-sing-with-samantha-crawford-and-lana-bode-jt7d2Pwg Soprano Samantha Crawford and pianist Lana Bode have been collaborating on a remarkable project: dream.risk.sing. Their forthcoming recital and CD (with Delphian Records) focusses on women's voices. It is a programme of music mainly by female composers, and of texts by women (the proejct is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England). The CD will include a newly-commissioned set of songs by Charlotte Bray, setting texts by Nicki Jackowska, and the project as a whole aims to tell stories from all aspects of women's lives, from motherhood to the workplace to the legacies passed down the generations. Tune in to hear more about this exciting new project, the inspiration behind it, and the huge potential to explore further women's stories in song. Plus, as usual, some terrific songs for our Podcast playlist. 

Photo credit (Samantha Crawford): Rahil Ahmad

]]> Talking about dream.risk.sing - with Samantha Crawford and Lana Bode Lucy Walker, Lana Bode, Samantha Crawford 00:29:31 This week, Lucy is joined by soprano Samantha Crawford and pianist Lana Bode to talk about their new collaborative project dream.risk.sing: elevating women's voices. This week, Lucy is joined by soprano Samantha Crawford and pianist Lana Bode to talk about their new collaborative project dream.risk.sing: elevating women's voices. charlotte bray, women composers, judith weir, song, female poets, classical song false full 5 3 ac8ccae4-cc35-4ccb-a428-114e5658e25d Talking about Early Music - with Joseph McHardy Tune in for a fascinating conversation between Lucy and Joe (who are both alumni of Edinburgh University!) about the rich and varied European choral tradition. The Chapel Royal at St James's Palace has an extraordinary history, intertwining the musical interests of English monarchs with the great musicians of the previous centuries, including Byrd, Tallis and Purcell. Joe is also researching the remarkable African-Portuguese composer of choral works Vicente Lusitano, born in the 1520s. Plus, the joys (and perils) of keyboard skills, improvising in an ensemble, the influence of Purcell on Benjamin Britten, and as usual the listening choices of both our contributors. 

]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Joseph McHardy, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-early-music-with-joseph-mchardy-IZXMXrZO Tune in for a fascinating conversation between Lucy and Joe (who are both alumni of Edinburgh University!) about the rich and varied European choral tradition. The Chapel Royal at St James's Palace has an extraordinary history, intertwining the musical interests of English monarchs with the great musicians of the previous centuries, including Byrd, Tallis and Purcell. Joe is also researching the remarkable African-Portuguese composer of choral works Vicente Lusitano, born in the 1520s. Plus, the joys (and perils) of keyboard skills, improvising in an ensemble, the influence of Purcell on Benjamin Britten, and as usual the listening choices of both our contributors. 

]]> Talking about Early Music - with Joseph McHardy Joseph McHardy, Lucy Walker 00:31:21 This week, Lucy is joined by organist, harpsichordist, choral conductor, and Director of Music of HM Chapel Royal, Joseph McHardy. This week, Lucy is joined by organist, harpsichordist, choral conductor, and Director of Music of HM Chapel Royal, Joseph McHardy. edinburgh university, black composers, lusitano, britten, choral music, chapel royal, purcell false full 4 3 c9ee3e48-b2d5-4e70-bbe2-06788938f369 Talking about a Passion for Music - with Jamie Njoku-Goodwin As we celebrate a year of Britten Pears Arts, we welcome a new Trustee! Jamie Njoku-Goodwin has had a remarkable career, from a music degree at Nottingham University, to a move into the political sphere, and his  recent appointment as Chief Executive of UK Music. Tune in to hear a fascinating conversation about the emotional impact of music, how performing and hearing music can have a huge effect on our health and wellbeing, the devestating consequences of the pandemic on the music industry, and how we've all hugely missed live performance. Plus, some great tracks for our podcast playlist.

]]> Fri, 2 Apr 2021 08:30:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Lucy Walker, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-a-passion-for-music-with-jamie-njoku-goodwin-SX908wqd As we celebrate a year of Britten Pears Arts, we welcome a new Trustee! Jamie Njoku-Goodwin has had a remarkable career, from a music degree at Nottingham University, to a move into the political sphere, and his  recent appointment as Chief Executive of UK Music. Tune in to hear a fascinating conversation about the emotional impact of music, how performing and hearing music can have a huge effect on our health and wellbeing, the devestating consequences of the pandemic on the music industry, and how we've all hugely missed live performance. Plus, some great tracks for our podcast playlist.

]]> Talking about a Passion for Music - with Jamie Njoku-Goodwin Lucy Walker, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin 00:31:36 This week, Lucy is joined by Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, Chief Executive of UK Music and Trustee of Britten Pears Arts This week, Lucy is joined by Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, Chief Executive of UK Music and Trustee of Britten Pears Arts live performance, health and wellbeing, ligeti, uk music, classical music, jamie njoku-goodwin false full 3 3 befaa337-8f0e-4f58-9acc-8f85077ceb36 Talking about History - with Anna Maria Barry In this podcast during Women's History Month, Lucy and Anna have a fascinating conversation about a wide range of histories, and how historical stories are told. Tune in to hear about celebrities of the nineteenth century, the heroic figure of the British tenor (and how Italian tenors became the villains of romantic novels!), portraits and death masks of musicians, composer Ethel Smyth and her purple outfits, and the cliche of the 'tragic' female performer. Plus, the usual wide range of music our speakers have been listening to. 

]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Lucy Walker, Anna Maria Barry) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-history-with-anna-maria-barry-0HPftUoV In this podcast during Women's History Month, Lucy and Anna have a fascinating conversation about a wide range of histories, and how historical stories are told. Tune in to hear about celebrities of the nineteenth century, the heroic figure of the British tenor (and how Italian tenors became the villains of romantic novels!), portraits and death masks of musicians, composer Ethel Smyth and her purple outfits, and the cliche of the 'tragic' female performer. Plus, the usual wide range of music our speakers have been listening to. 

]]> Talking about History - with Anna Maria Barry Lucy Walker, Anna Maria Barry 00:23:38 This week, Lucy Walker is joined by writer, historian and curator Dr Anna Maria Barry. This week, Lucy Walker is joined by writer, historian and curator Dr Anna Maria Barry. ethel smyth, billie holiday, tenors, music, celebrity, death masks, classical music false full 2 3 2771845a-7b7d-4685-afcb-b07ccc95ac25 A Conversation with Reverend Richard Coles Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation with Reverend Coles about his extraordinary life and variety of careers, his lifelong love of music of all kinds from Motown to Benjamin Britten, the experience of being an 'accidental popstar', life as a gay man and political activist in the 1980s, how Christian faith can manifest in music and in physical spaces, the great 'community' of both activism and the Church, and the life-changing effects of the recent lockdown. Plus, what our contributors (and dogs) have been listening to lately.

]]> Mon, 1 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Lucy Walker, Reverend Richard Coles) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-reverend-richard-coles-mAjzLnL7 Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation with Reverend Coles about his extraordinary life and variety of careers, his lifelong love of music of all kinds from Motown to Benjamin Britten, the experience of being an 'accidental popstar', life as a gay man and political activist in the 1980s, how Christian faith can manifest in music and in physical spaces, the great 'community' of both activism and the Church, and the life-changing effects of the recent lockdown. Plus, what our contributors (and dogs) have been listening to lately.

]]> A Conversation with Reverend Richard Coles Lucy Walker, Reverend Richard Coles 00:40:38 We are thrilled to be launching Season 3 with a very special guest. Reverend Richard Coles is a Church of England priest, broadcaster, writer, and former popstar. We are thrilled to be launching Season 3 with a very special guest. Reverend Richard Coles is a Church of England priest, broadcaster, writer, and former popstar. music, choral music, reverend richard coles, benjamin britten, communards, anglicanism, christian faith, lgbt+ false full 1 3 bad16707-360b-421d-8a01-487bdb932cac Talking to Anna Lapwood Tune in for the final episode before Christmas for a conversation about Anna's remarkable career, the rise of female conductors and organists, and the joy of transcribing orchestral works for organ. Plus, some further additions to our podcast playlist, including some festive treats.

]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:30:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Anna Lapwood, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-to-anna-lapwood-_EB34xLv Tune in for the final episode before Christmas for a conversation about Anna's remarkable career, the rise of female conductors and organists, and the joy of transcribing orchestral works for organ. Plus, some further additions to our podcast playlist, including some festive treats.

]]> Talking to Anna Lapwood Anna Lapwood, Lucy Walker 00:25:13 This weeks podcast guest is Anna Lapwood: organist, broadcaster, and Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge. This weeks podcast guest is Anna Lapwood: organist, broadcaster, and Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge. music, britten, choral music, organ, women in music, classical music false full 10 2 3e57374d-48d9-4c71-974d-146690ca7735 Talking about Songs Tune in to hear a conversation about songs on the concert stage and in the home, the relationships that inspire composers to write them, and fascinating insights into the ever-changing conventions of song performance. Plus, some further contributions to our podcast playlist.

]]> Wed, 9 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Natasha Loges, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-songs-h_vevPB9 Tune in to hear a conversation about songs on the concert stage and in the home, the relationships that inspire composers to write them, and fascinating insights into the ever-changing conventions of song performance. Plus, some further contributions to our podcast playlist.

]]> Talking about Songs Natasha Loges, Lucy Walker 00:33:43 This week’s podcast guest is Dr Natasha Loges, Head of Postgraduate Programmes at the Royal College of Music, and with a particular research interest in song. This week’s podcast guest is Dr Natasha Loges, Head of Postgraduate Programmes at the Royal College of Music, and with a particular research interest in song. false full 9 2 ec1657b7-c95d-44d1-9304-4f5c9978ab57 Happy Birthday Britten Together they reflect on Britten’s place in the world on his 107th birthday, talk about what Britten Pears Arts has been doing this very unusual year, and to explore a fascinating collection of birthday-related items from the Red House collection. Plus, as usual, some further contributions to our Spotify playlist.

]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2020 12:30:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Nicholas Clark, Sarah Bardwell, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/happy-birthday-britten-Bt3_VsIZ Together they reflect on Britten’s place in the world on his 107th birthday, talk about what Britten Pears Arts has been doing this very unusual year, and to explore a fascinating collection of birthday-related items from the Red House collection. Plus, as usual, some further contributions to our Spotify playlist.

]]> Happy Birthday Britten Nicholas Clark, Sarah Bardwell, Lucy Walker 00:29:02 Our From The Red House podcast for Britten’s birthday is actually From The Red House! Lucy Walker is joined by Britten Pears Arts colleagues Sarah Bardwell (Executive Director) and Nicholas Clark (Librarian). Our From The Red House podcast for Britten’s birthday is actually From The Red House! Lucy Walker is joined by Britten Pears Arts colleagues Sarah Bardwell (Executive Director) and Nicholas Clark (Librarian). false full 8 2 842e24ae-2581-45be-b148-4f79e3076f1a Talking about Composing  In this extraordinary year, her arrangement of Jerusalem was premiered at the Last Night of the Proms; she has been nominated for an RPS award in the Large-Scale Composition category for her piece This Frame is Part of the Painting; and her new EP Peace on Earth is released on 13 November. Tune in for a conversation about approaches to composition, the central role of collaboration, racial politics and classical music, and what music makes Errollyn dance. Plus, further contributions to our Podcast Playlist, including Errollyn’s piece Are you Worried about the Rising Cost of Funerals. Also discussed was the Radio 3 programme Errollyn presented in 2019 on composer John Powell: A Racist Music.

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:06:56 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Lucy Walker, Errollyn Wallen) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-composing-CmVQdhfU  In this extraordinary year, her arrangement of Jerusalem was premiered at the Last Night of the Proms; she has been nominated for an RPS award in the Large-Scale Composition category for her piece This Frame is Part of the Painting; and her new EP Peace on Earth is released on 13 November. Tune in for a conversation about approaches to composition, the central role of collaboration, racial politics and classical music, and what music makes Errollyn dance. Plus, further contributions to our Podcast Playlist, including Errollyn’s piece Are you Worried about the Rising Cost of Funerals. Also discussed was the Radio 3 programme Errollyn presented in 2019 on composer John Powell: A Racist Music.

]]> Talking about Composing Lucy Walker, Errollyn Wallen 00:30:50 The composer Errollyn Wallen is Lucy Walker’s guest on our podcast this week. Errollyn is one of the most prolific composers working today, with a remarkable back catalogue of works covering a huge range range of styles and genres. The composer Errollyn Wallen is Lucy Walker’s guest on our podcast this week. Errollyn is one of the most prolific composers working today, with a remarkable back catalogue of works covering a huge range range of styles and genres. false full 7 2 02877493-23b5-427b-89a1-b35bb449f462 Talking about Guitars Sean is one of the most adventurous musicians working today, combining classical and electronic music in his repertoire, and with a fascinating back catalogue of recordings, including the Gramophone award-winning softLOUD. Tune in for a discussion about Sean’s career to date, the challenges of 2020, adventurous concert-programming, and some surprising new contributions to our Podcast Playlist! 

]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Sean Shibe, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-guitars-gZooMOuW Sean is one of the most adventurous musicians working today, combining classical and electronic music in his repertoire, and with a fascinating back catalogue of recordings, including the Gramophone award-winning softLOUD. Tune in for a discussion about Sean’s career to date, the challenges of 2020, adventurous concert-programming, and some surprising new contributions to our Podcast Playlist! 

]]> Talking about Guitars Sean Shibe, Lucy Walker 00:27:38 For today’s podcast, Lucy Walker is joined by guitarist Sean Shibe, recently nominated for a 2020 RPS Award in the Instrumentalist category. For today’s podcast, Lucy Walker is joined by guitarist Sean Shibe, recently nominated for a 2020 RPS Award in the Instrumentalist category. false full 6 2 0206dca4-42b3-4acf-bb40-b3ecbffc8fd0 Music and The Community Both Lucy’s and Callum’s work is all about encouraging as many people as possible to be involved in music – tune in to hear about music in schools, in the community, and how it benefits us all! Plus, further additions to our increasingly eclectic podcast playlist.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2020 15:30:00 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Callum Given, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/music-and-the-community-Mz8kvRky Both Lucy’s and Callum’s work is all about encouraging as many people as possible to be involved in music – tune in to hear about music in schools, in the community, and how it benefits us all! Plus, further additions to our increasingly eclectic podcast playlist.

]]> Music and The Community Callum Given, Lucy Walker 00:30:25 In this week’s podcast, Lucy Walker is joined by colleague Callum Given, Interim Head of Community at Britten Pears Arts. In this week’s podcast, Lucy Walker is joined by colleague Callum Given, Interim Head of Community at Britten Pears Arts. false full 5 2 aa244a79-a01d-47ca-980c-c5f8c5e91d45 Talking about Britten in America: 2 Justin has a longstanding association with The Red House and Snape Maltings, often visiting the UK, and is always looking for new ways to explore Britten's music in his scholarship and recital programmes. Tune in to find out more about this fascination for Britten and his world. Plus, what our podcasters have been listening to lately.

]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:00:10 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Lucy Walker, Justin Vickers) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-britten-in-america-2-OB0lwPLU Justin has a longstanding association with The Red House and Snape Maltings, often visiting the UK, and is always looking for new ways to explore Britten's music in his scholarship and recital programmes. Tune in to find out more about this fascination for Britten and his world. Plus, what our podcasters have been listening to lately.

]]> Talking about Britten in America: 2 Lucy Walker, Justin Vickers 00:29:31 For our second podcast from the USA, Lucy talks to Justin Vickers, Associate Professor of Music at Illinois State University. For our second podcast from the USA, Lucy talks to Justin Vickers, Associate Professor of Music at Illinois State University. false full 4 2 b2f27dcd-f12f-4edd-accc-e2f7e9c7b3ee Talking about Britten in America: 1 Tune in for a wide-ranging and illuminating conversation, covering matters musical, cultural and political - as well as 'Why Britten Matters'. Plus, further additions to our brilliantly eclectic From The Red House playlist. 

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:00:06 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Lucy Walker, Imani Mosley) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-britten-in-america-1-PGpFfKg0 Tune in for a wide-ranging and illuminating conversation, covering matters musical, cultural and political - as well as 'Why Britten Matters'. Plus, further additions to our brilliantly eclectic From The Red House playlist. 

]]> Talking about Britten in America: 1 Lucy Walker, Imani Mosley 00:32:17 This week, Lucy is joined from across the Atlantic by Imani Mosley, Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Florida. This week, Lucy is joined from across the Atlantic by Imani Mosley, Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Florida. false full 3 2 1bb853ec-01c1-4432-b0f5-ee71151d8990 Music and the Mind Stephen’s recent books include How Shostakovich Changed my Mind, a very personal response to Shostakovich’s works, and The Eighth, a study of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony, and the world from which it emerged. Join in for a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion – plus, what our contributors have been listening to recently.

]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:00:14 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Stephen Johnson, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/music-and-the-mind-dxgVKjuk Stephen’s recent books include How Shostakovich Changed my Mind, a very personal response to Shostakovich’s works, and The Eighth, a study of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony, and the world from which it emerged. Join in for a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion – plus, what our contributors have been listening to recently.

]]> Music and the Mind Stephen Johnson, Lucy Walker 00:32:47 Writer, broadcaster and composer Stephen Johnson joins Lucy Walker for a conversation about music, mental health, and the remarkable emotional impact certain works can have. Writer, broadcaster and composer Stephen Johnson joins Lucy Walker for a conversation about music, mental health, and the remarkable emotional impact certain works can have. false full 2 2 ad114492-7392-4d48-93d1-6b61f539609d Talking about Ravi Shankar Tune in to hear about Shankar’s extraordinary life and utter dedication to musicianship, captured vividly in this beautiful book. Also discussed is how Shankar’s life briefly, but significantly, intersected with Britten’s at various times. Plus, what our podcasters have been listening to lately.

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:00:09 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Oliver Craske, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-ravi-shankar-jqKvg14B Tune in to hear about Shankar’s extraordinary life and utter dedication to musicianship, captured vividly in this beautiful book. Also discussed is how Shankar’s life briefly, but significantly, intersected with Britten’s at various times. Plus, what our podcasters have been listening to lately.

]]> Talking about Ravi Shankar Oliver Craske, Lucy Walker 00:33:08 For the first of Season 2 of our podcasts, Lucy Walker is joined by Oliver Craske, author of Indian Sun, the first biography of Ravi Shankar. For the first of Season 2 of our podcasts, Lucy Walker is joined by Oliver Craske, author of Indian Sun, the first biography of Ravi Shankar. false full 1 2 6a66b87c-f889-411b-9ca6-e5ea24c0f359 Performers in Lockdown: Juliet Fraser Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation about the challenges of the lockdown, the thrill of live performance, getting back to vocal fitness, and the fascinating process of commissioning and co-creating new pieces. Plus, the eclectic range of pieces are contributors have been listening to recently.

To listen to the pieces featured, visit our 'From The Red House' Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2B5ktA1

Go Go Theurgy by Anna Zaradny can be listened to here: https://bit.ly/3exg0UA

Image of Juliet Fraser © Dimitri Djuric

We will take a short break and resume for the next season at the beginning of August 2020.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:00:13 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Juliet Fraser, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/performers-in-lockdown-juliet-fraser-iEI1Cy4B Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation about the challenges of the lockdown, the thrill of live performance, getting back to vocal fitness, and the fascinating process of commissioning and co-creating new pieces. Plus, the eclectic range of pieces are contributors have been listening to recently.

To listen to the pieces featured, visit our 'From The Red House' Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2B5ktA1

Go Go Theurgy by Anna Zaradny can be listened to here: https://bit.ly/3exg0UA

Image of Juliet Fraser © Dimitri Djuric

We will take a short break and resume for the next season at the beginning of August 2020.

]]> Performers in Lockdown: Juliet Fraser Juliet Fraser, Lucy Walker 00:29:37 For the second podcast on the subject of lockdown life, among many other subjects, Lucy Walker is in conversation with soprano Juliet Fraser. For the second podcast on the subject of lockdown life, among many other subjects, Lucy Walker is in conversation with soprano Juliet Fraser. false full 10 1 97e80775-e803-474b-badb-75267c7ae94f Performers in Lockdown: Matthew Rose Tune in for a fascinating discussion (recorded down the line from a café in Antwerp!), and hear about what Matthew has been listening to during lockdown. Please note, the sound quality is a little patchy, due to a somewhat intermittent connection. 

]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2020 12:50:12 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Matthew Rose, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/performers-in-lockdown-matthew-rose-ZvYQpZvv Tune in for a fascinating discussion (recorded down the line from a café in Antwerp!), and hear about what Matthew has been listening to during lockdown. Please note, the sound quality is a little patchy, due to a somewhat intermittent connection. 

]]> Performers in Lockdown: Matthew Rose Matthew Rose, Lucy Walker 00:24:55 Performers have had a drastically altered life over the last few months, with wholesale cancellations of plans and much uncertainty as to what lies ahead. In this episode, Lucy Walker has a conversation with operatic bass Matthew Rose about ‘lockdown life’, and what that means to a him as an international performer. Performers have had a drastically altered life over the last few months, with wholesale cancellations of plans and much uncertainty as to what lies ahead. In this episode, Lucy Walker has a conversation with operatic bass Matthew Rose about ‘lockdown life’, and what that means to a him as an international performer. false full 9 1 24e11f5c-9aeb-4b49-824d-635a3c0b50c9 Talking about Britten Pears Arts Roger Wright (Chief Executive), Sarah Bardwell (Executive Director) and Lucy Walker (Head, Public Programming) discuss the merger of Snape Maltings and Britten-Pears Foundation back in April, the shared aims and vision of this new organisation, and the challenges and experiences of working together during Covid-19. Plus, the listening choices of all our podcasters. 

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2020 08:00:10 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Sarah Bardwell, Roger Wright, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-britten-pears-arts-rWGegMbb Roger Wright (Chief Executive), Sarah Bardwell (Executive Director) and Lucy Walker (Head, Public Programming) discuss the merger of Snape Maltings and Britten-Pears Foundation back in April, the shared aims and vision of this new organisation, and the challenges and experiences of working together during Covid-19. Plus, the listening choices of all our podcasters. 

]]> Talking about Britten Pears Arts Sarah Bardwell, Roger Wright, Lucy Walker 00:28:49 This week’s podcast, during what would have been the 2020 Aldeburgh Festival, is a conversation between three colleagues in the newly-formed Britten Pears Arts. This week’s podcast, during what would have been the 2020 Aldeburgh Festival, is a conversation between three colleagues in the newly-formed Britten Pears Arts. false full 8 1 2f301d0e-07b1-497b-86ea-37fdaacf383a Telling Life Stories Sarah has written, directed and performed in two Aldeburgh Festival Pumphouse shows over the last two years: Middagh Street (2018), a glorious evocation of Britten and Pears' months in a riotously bohemian house-share in 1940s; and Barlines (2019), an account of Michael Tippett's formative time spent in Wormwood Scrubs in 1943. Tune in for a conversation about biography and fiction, where the two crossover, and where they diverge. Plus, what our speakers have been listening to this week.

]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2020 13:17:04 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Lucy Walker, Sarah Gabriel) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/telling-life-stories-4vjoTdr8 Sarah has written, directed and performed in two Aldeburgh Festival Pumphouse shows over the last two years: Middagh Street (2018), a glorious evocation of Britten and Pears' months in a riotously bohemian house-share in 1940s; and Barlines (2019), an account of Michael Tippett's formative time spent in Wormwood Scrubs in 1943. Tune in for a conversation about biography and fiction, where the two crossover, and where they diverge. Plus, what our speakers have been listening to this week.

]]> Telling Life Stories Lucy Walker, Sarah Gabriel 00:34:01 For episode 7, Lucy Walker is joined by singer, actor, writer and director Sarah Gabriel. For episode 7, Lucy Walker is joined by singer, actor, writer and director Sarah Gabriel. false full 7 1 825cdf10-2753-40e4-925e-c907a2735884 Talking about Composing for Children Tune in to hear about the origins of the Friday Afternoons project, its remarkable legacy, setting words to music (in this case, the brilliant poetry of Michael Rosen), how to write for childrens’ voices, and the joys and challenges of unusual commissions! Plus, find out what our podcasters have been listening to this week.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2020 10:59:47 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Russell Hepplewhite, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-composing-for-children-_U5r7x1B Tune in to hear about the origins of the Friday Afternoons project, its remarkable legacy, setting words to music (in this case, the brilliant poetry of Michael Rosen), how to write for childrens’ voices, and the joys and challenges of unusual commissions! Plus, find out what our podcasters have been listening to this week.

]]> Talking about Composing for Children Russell Hepplewhite, Lucy Walker 00:36:07 For this week’s podcast, Lucy Walker is joined by composer Russell Hepplewhite, who has been commissioned to write the new series of Friday Afternoons songs. For this week’s podcast, Lucy Walker is joined by composer Russell Hepplewhite, who has been commissioned to write the new series of Friday Afternoons songs. false full 6 1 e06aa17d-f9ac-41d0-9b37-192aa961f6fc Archive Fever Find out about the fascinating and diverse Red House collections, the human stories they contain, how we talk about them (in person and in lockdown), and what makes archivists' blood pressure rise. Conversational byways lead to Magnus Pyke, roller-skates, the history of shopping, and the Windmill Theatre, as well as unusual places to store archives. Just don't call them 'dusty'. And as usual, find out what music our speakers have been listening to lately in our increasingly eclectic playlist.

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:01:10 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Lucy Walker, Christopher Hilton) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/archive-fever-r4WjH1T1 Find out about the fascinating and diverse Red House collections, the human stories they contain, how we talk about them (in person and in lockdown), and what makes archivists' blood pressure rise. Conversational byways lead to Magnus Pyke, roller-skates, the history of shopping, and the Windmill Theatre, as well as unusual places to store archives. Just don't call them 'dusty'. And as usual, find out what music our speakers have been listening to lately in our increasingly eclectic playlist.

]]> Archive Fever Lucy Walker, Christopher Hilton 00:44:50 For this episode, drop in on a chat between two Red House colleagues: Drs Lucy Walker (Head, Public Engagement) and Chris Hilton (Head of Archive and Library). For this episode, drop in on a chat between two Red House colleagues: Drs Lucy Walker (Head, Public Engagement) and Chris Hilton (Head of Archive and Library). false full 5 1 a4410834-6d67-4cea-80f0-a254e79d63eb Talking about Music Tune in for a discussion ranging across all matters musical, including concert-going, how to find a way into classical music, football matches, Disney films, adverts, and our participants’ musical blind spots. Plus, what both have been listening to lately.

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:26:41 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Katy Hamilton, Lucy Walker) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-music-EkGXq7L6 Tune in for a discussion ranging across all matters musical, including concert-going, how to find a way into classical music, football matches, Disney films, adverts, and our participants’ musical blind spots. Plus, what both have been listening to lately.

]]> Talking about Music Katy Hamilton, Lucy Walker 00:47:01 For episode four, Lucy Walker spoke to Katy Hamilton: writer, reviewer, musicologist and Radio 3 regular! For episode four, Lucy Walker spoke to Katy Hamilton: writer, reviewer, musicologist and Radio 3 regular! false full 4 1 9cf4f640-376a-4190-a5eb-c6b1752bc659 Talking about Biography Tune in for a discussion about the fascinating art of life writing: how you go about beginning a biography, how invested you get in the subject, the changing fashions in life writing, and exciting news about Oliver’s forthcoming publications. Also, find out what Lucy and Oliver have been listening to lately. 

Topics include: biography, life writing, classical music, Michael Tippett, Noël Coward and Benjamin Britten.

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:52:33 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Lucy Walker, Oliver Soden) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-biography-hJ1oyR8T Tune in for a discussion about the fascinating art of life writing: how you go about beginning a biography, how invested you get in the subject, the changing fashions in life writing, and exciting news about Oliver’s forthcoming publications. Also, find out what Lucy and Oliver have been listening to lately. 

Topics include: biography, life writing, classical music, Michael Tippett, Noël Coward and Benjamin Britten.

]]> Talking about Biography Lucy Walker, Oliver Soden 00:45:23 For our new podcast, Lucy Walker is joined (remotely!) by Oliver Soden, author of the recent 'Michael Tippett: The Biography' (2019). For our new podcast, Lucy Walker is joined (remotely!) by Oliver Soden, author of the recent 'Michael Tippett: The Biography' (2019). false full 3 1 b985108b-9662-4349-bd67-8b93a0d57387 Queer Talk Topics include: the work of LGBT+ History Month and this year’s theme; the context of Britten and Pears’ relationship at a time when homosexuality was illegal, and how we tell their story at The Red House; the 2017 Red House exhibition Queer Talk; how attitudes to LGBT+ lives have changed, but also the challenges that still remain. Plus, what our contributors have been listening to lately.

To find out more, visit our podcast page on brittenpears.org

Social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:43:39 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Lucy Walker, Steve Boyce) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/queer-talk-sTr__s0t Topics include: the work of LGBT+ History Month and this year’s theme; the context of Britten and Pears’ relationship at a time when homosexuality was illegal, and how we tell their story at The Red House; the 2017 Red House exhibition Queer Talk; how attitudes to LGBT+ lives have changed, but also the challenges that still remain. Plus, what our contributors have been listening to lately.

To find out more, visit our podcast page on brittenpears.org

Social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

]]> Queer Talk Lucy Walker, Steve Boyce 00:25:54 For episode two, Lucy Walker (Director of Public Programming and Learning) is joined by Steve Boyce, Chair of LGBT+ History Month. For episode two, Lucy Walker (Director of Public Programming and Learning) is joined by Steve Boyce, Chair of LGBT+ History Month. false full 2 1 fc6a01e6-d31f-4ce2-a6e2-a78630d46165 Welcome to The Red House Topics include: the background to the composer Benjamin Britten, his relationship with the tenor Peter Pears, their lives together at The Red House, and what visitors can experience when they come to the house. Also discussed is how ‘difficult’ some people find Britten’s music, and suggestions of how to get to know it. Plus, what our contributors have been listening to lately.

To find out more, visit our podcast page on brittenpears.org

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrittenOfficial

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrittenOfficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrittenOfficial/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brittenofficial

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:57:49 +0000 e.roberts@brittenpears.org (Lucy Walker, Sarah Bardwell) https://from-the-red-house.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-the-red-house-s6wKyM9E Topics include: the background to the composer Benjamin Britten, his relationship with the tenor Peter Pears, their lives together at The Red House, and what visitors can experience when they come to the house. Also discussed is how ‘difficult’ some people find Britten’s music, and suggestions of how to get to know it. Plus, what our contributors have been listening to lately.

To find out more, visit our podcast page on brittenpears.org

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrittenOfficial

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrittenOfficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrittenOfficial/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brittenofficial

]]> Welcome to The Red House Lucy Walker, Sarah Bardwell 00:28:48 For the first podcast, Lucy Walker (Director of Public Programming and Learning) and Sarah Bardwell (Chief Executive) introduce Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, and what goes on at The Red House. For the first podcast, Lucy Walker (Director of Public Programming and Learning) and Sarah Bardwell (Chief Executive) introduce Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, and what goes on at The Red House. museum, music, peter pears, benjamin britten, lgbt, the red house, culture, heritage, archive, classical music, suffolk false full 1 1