18 episodes
A Thousand Pictures ... of Classical Music Scott Wilson
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5.0 • 9 Ratings
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‘A picture speaks a thousand words, but music speaks a thousand pictures’. Hosted by the Australian conductor Scott Wilson, the A Thousand Pictures podcast is an introduction to classical music: some of the most thrilling music ever imagined.
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Episode 1 - Spectacular Sound
The ‘Pines of Rome’ by Ottorino Respighi is a favourite piece of mine, featuring a huge orchestra building from nothing to one of the most climactic endings in all music! It’s a spectacular celebration of the sound of an orchestra! In this episode I share insights into this piece and I discuss ‘What is music?’ and ‘What led to the invention of the orchestra?’
This episode features the fourth movement from ‘The Pines of Rome’ by the composer Ottorino Respighi. I recommend the recording by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by JoAnn Falletta.
Further information: www.athousandpictures.com/episode1
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Episode 2 - Celebrating Beautiful Sounds
‘La Mer’ (French for ‘The Sea’) is one of the most evocative pieces ever composed. The composer Claude Debussy conjures up images and sensations of the sea, creating some of the most beautiful sounds an orchestra can produce. In this episode I share insights into this piece, I continue to explore the question ‘What Is Music?’ and we discover the instruments of the Percussion Section.
This episode features the first movement from ‘La Mer’ by the composer Claude Debussy. I recommend the recording by the Lucerne Festival Orchestra conducted by Claudio Abbado.
Further information: www.athousandpictures.com/episode2
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Episode 3 - Emotions Through Sound
‘Symphony no. 10’ by Dmitri Shostakovich has a rawness that strikes straight at the core of the listener. It’s full of intense emotion fuelled by the composer’s experience of living under Stalin’s regime. In this episode I share insights into the piece, introduce the instruments of the brass section, and discuss how emotion is communicated in music.
This episode features the 2nd movement from ‘Symphony no. 10’ by the composer Dmitri Shostakovich. I recommend the recording by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Vasily Petrenko.
Further information: www.athousandpictures.com/episode3
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Episode 4 - A Magical Melody
The ‘Piano Concerto in G’ by Maurice Ravel is so astonishingly beautiful that time can appear to become suspended for a listener. The melody is somehow magical, transporting you to another place. In this episode I share insights into the piece, I discuss the Woodwind section of the orchestra, and begin to uncover how music works by answering the question ‘What is a Melody?’.
This episode features the 2nd movement from the ‘Piano Concerto in G’ by the composer Maurice Ravel. I recommend the recording by The Cleveland Orchestra, with pianist Krystian Zimerman and conductor Pierre Boulez.
Further information: www.athousandpictures.com/episode4.
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Episode 5 - The March of a King
‘Symphony no. 7’ by Beethoven is considered to be a masterpiece. And wonderfully, its solemn march was chosen as the music for the climactic scene of ‘The King’s Speech’! It communicates perseverance and determination to overcome adversity. In this episode I share insights into the piece, I continue our journey to uncover how music works by answering the question ‘What Is Harmony?’, and I discuss the instruments of the String section in an orchestra.
This episode features the 2nd movement from ‘Symphony no. 7’ by the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. I recommend the recording by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Christian Thielemann.
Further information: www.athousandpictures.com/episode5.
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Episode 6 - This Feels Good!
‘Candide Overture’ by Leonard Bernstein is a fantastic piece. Fun for the listener and virtuosic for the orchestra, it bursts with energy and excitement. In this episode I share insights into the piece and I discuss the ‘feel’ of music by exploring the role of the Time Signature. Also I answer the question, ‘What is an Overture?’.
This episode features ‘Candide Overture’ by the composer Leonard Bernstein. I recommend the recording by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the composer.
Further information: www.athousandpictures.com/episode6.
I hope you enjoy the show! Please subscribe and help us grow by leaving a rating and a review. And please share the podcast with others!
Feel free to contact Scott Wilson via:
EMAIL: feedback@athousandpictures.com
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TWITTER: @1000PicturesPod
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Customer Reviews
Wonderful
Creating insights into the backgound and presence of classical music through these podcasts. A terrific experience for me, broadening my understanding of each piece.
A thousand pictures
Scott brings the music to life in an engaging and enthusiastic style. The dialogue really informs the listener. Wonderful
Awesome!!!
A fantastic and informative podcast.
Great for anyone who wants to learn more about classical music. I can hear how passionate the host is about this music and he clearly has a love for educating others on the subject. I’m looking forward to hearing many more episodes.