Talking Bach

Bach Akademie Australia

Talking Bach is a brand new podcast series hosted by Madeleine Easton, the Artistic Director of Australia’s dedicated J.S. Bach ensemble, Bach Akademie Australia. Based around our concert series throughout the year, this podcast delves into the world of one of the greatest composers who ever lived, Johann Sebastian Bach, interviewing internationally famous performers of his work, scholars, scientists, cosmologists, academics and personalities from all walks of life who all have a connection to the man who arguably founded western classical music as we know it.

  1. 17/08/2025

    The Art of Violin

    In this episode of Talking Bach, Artistic Director Madeleine Easton is joined by violinists Simone Slattery and Rafael Font to explore The Art of Violin—a program that delves into the origins, evolution, and expressive power of the violin during the Baroque period. Together, they discuss the enduring fascination with this singular instrument, tracing its journey from its earliest incarnations to the virtuosic solo works of Vivaldi, Leclair, Handel, Telemann, and J.S. Bach.   Through personal stories, historical insights, and reflections on performance practice, this conversation offers a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship and creativity of Baroque composers who redefined the violin’s potential. With works that feel like musical time travel, the episode celebrates the violin’s unique voice and its place at the heart of Western music’s past, present, and future. Chapters (00:00:00) - Talking Bach(00:01:23) - Talking Bach(00:01:39) - The Art of the Violin(00:08:15) - Simone On Her Journey to the Violin(00:13:42) - The story of the Venezuelan violinist(00:19:12) - The Discovery of the Suzuki Method(00:25:28) - The Secret to the Violin's Success(00:31:36) - The Claude Pierre Violin(00:37:23) - The Baroque Violin(00:43:03) - The story of Grancino Viola(00:48:16) - The Baroque Violin(00:50:28) - The Voice of Baroque Violists(00:51:28) - Handel and Telemann violin concertos(00:57:43) - Jean Marie Leclerc Violin Concerto(01:01:11) - Bach's violin concertos(01:03:23) - Bach Academy Australia

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Talking Bach is a brand new podcast series hosted by Madeleine Easton, the Artistic Director of Australia’s dedicated J.S. Bach ensemble, Bach Akademie Australia. Based around our concert series throughout the year, this podcast delves into the world of one of the greatest composers who ever lived, Johann Sebastian Bach, interviewing internationally famous performers of his work, scholars, scientists, cosmologists, academics and personalities from all walks of life who all have a connection to the man who arguably founded western classical music as we know it.

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