The Canon Club
Ed West & Paul MorlandThe Canon Club is a show about the Western canon: the great cultural inheritance we're handed, across music, art, and literature. It was born of a blog by Ed West, in which he pined for a return to the schools of art and literary appreciation that were so famous in pre-WWI Vienna. An era when people took seriously their commitment to appreciating the art that had come before them: from Beowulf to ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | Music HistoryBooksMusicArts | ||||
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Dmitri Shostakovich is considered one of the great composers of the 20th century, and one of the greatest of all Russian musicians. Noted for versatility of style, his work includes 15 symphonies, string quartets, concertos, but also operas, ballets,... more
Vincent Van Gogh was born in 1853 in the Netherland, the son of a Protestant clergyman and into a family with close ties to the art world. Initially he struggled to find direction, working in various roles in his homeland, in England and France, at o... more
Thomas Mann was born into an upper-middle class family in Lübeck in 1875, son of a German father and Brazilian mother.
After his father's death the family moved to Munich where he and his brother, Heinrich, established themselves as writers. Thomas... more
This week, Paul and Ed discuss the emergence of a style of building which represents the birth of the western architecture, namely the Romanesque. Across Europe there remain thousands of buildings which are still categorised are Romanesque, but what ... more
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Apple Podcasts5TiagoSzinvelski
Israel8 months ago - Fantastic bluffer’s guide
To me, this is In Our Time with less of Bragg talking over people. I’ve long enjoyed Ed West’s work, and Paul Morland is a great partner. Caravaggio episode is excellent, but Van Gogh was the most intimate. I’ve thought about it a lot since.
Apple Podcasts5one armed scissor
United Kingdom10 months ago - Fascinating engaging stuff
Really enjoyed this. Have loved Caravaggio s paintings for years but know little about him. This really brought the man and his work to life. Great engagement between hosts and guest.
Apple Podcasts5@iPricePsychAuthUnited Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #128 |  Spain/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #213 | Spain/Arts |
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This show offers engaging discussions that explore significant figures and movements within the Western canon, which encompasses art, literature, and music. Each episode features in-depth conversations with knowledgeable guests who provide insights into the historical context and cultural relevance of pivotal works and creators, including renowned personalities such as Caravaggio, Van Gogh, and Shakespeare. The hosts aim to rekindle an appreciation for traditional artistic and literary masterpieces, seeking to both educate and spark interest among listeners who might feel disconnected from these cultural treasures.
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2. Tobias Boes
3. John McNeill
4. Rosamund Bartlett
5. Neema Parvini
6. Andrew Graham Dixon
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