So, Hear Me Out – the classical music podcast
Southbank CentreSo, Hear Me Out is a brand new podcast from London’s Southbank Centre, exploring the big questions around classical music — and why it still matters today. Join hosts Linton Stephens (musician, broadcaster and Deputy Artistic Director of Chineke! Orchestra) and Gillian Moore (writer, broadcaster and Artistic Associate at Southbank Centre) as they challenge assumptions, unpick controversies, and sh... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | |||
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In this episode, we find Beethoven in hip-hop and Chopin in pop.
We're diving into how modern music channels the classics, starting with Linton, who unpacks Nas’s hip-hop anthem ‘I Can’ and its iconic 'Für Elise' sample.
And then Gillian traces th... more
Using the examples of Mica Levi's score for the 2013 film 'Under the Skin' and the soundtrack from the video game 'Soulcalibur II', Gillian and Linton explore whether film soundtracks and video game scores should be considered true classical music.
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We deep dive into why and how classical music is able to capture pure joy in sound, featuring joyful pieces by Felix Mendelssohn and Francesca Caccini.
Gillian and Linton discuss the innovative and emotional power of Mendelssohn's Octet in E Flat, w... more
Can music provide hope when freedom has been taken away? Ethel Smyth’s March of the Women rang out as a rallying cry for imprisoned suffragettes, its rhythms defiant and unifying. Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time, composed and first per... more
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Apple Podcasts | #201 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  South Korea/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #204 |  Spain/Music/Music Commentary |
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The show offers listeners an engaging exploration of classical music, focusing on thought-provoking questions and contemporary relevance. Each episode, led by hosts with strong backgrounds in music and broadcasting, encourages a fresh perspective on classical works by examining their connections to societal issues, humor, and cultural appropriation. Topics include the role of classical compositions in protest, their ability to evoke happiness or humor, and their enduring influence on modern genres. The hosts aim to make classical music more accessible and relatable, fostering a deeper emotional connection for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
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