Musical Stories - Bechstein Hall

Maria Margaronis explores the legacy of Gavrilo Princip, the Bosnian Serb whose shots sparked the Great War. His deeds, memory and legacy remain contested in the Balkans and beyond. 

Emma Jane Kirby considers the idea of London presenting to both the wider world and Britons themselves in 1914. And she assesses how far these attitudes still resonate today. 

Tom Service takes a litmus test of the classical music goings-on in London in 1914 and finds Modernist Moments by native composers thin on the ground. Two songs by Frank Bridge, Where She Lies Asleep, and Love Went a-riding, written that year, tell the story. 

Bobby Colomby, drummer of Blood, Sweat and Tears, and director John Scheinfeld talk about the new movie "What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?," and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

We’re welcoming another physician from Grey Sloane Memorial into the Srubbing In OR.. Kevin McKidd (Owen Hunt)! Hear the real story of how the character of Owen Hunt came to be, and learn how Kevin handles the mixed reaction from fans. How does he handle playing an unlikeable cha ... Show More

In 1991, a boy band called Sudden Impact made a big debut in the music video for Boyz II Men’s “MotownPhilly,” and then... they disappeared. Dave Holmes has been obsessed with this story for decades, and now he’s going to find out what happened. The search for answers will take u ... Show More

Daniel Levitin is a psychologist and neuroscientist who is fascinated by the way our brains respond to music. He first worked as a musician, playing in bands, and then became a record producer and engineer. He’s worked with some of best-known names in the world, including Stevie ... Show More

Thom tells Nihal why composing his first film score was an “all encompassing” job, how music can change the world and why he’s not a “content creator.” 

After a stint being homeless and living in his car, Stephen Smith was working at David Jones Food Hall when one of his colleagues noticed his remarkable singing voice. A few years later, he became a tenor on the operatic world stage (R) 

Singer, Broadway star and dancer Todrick Hall talks new music, Fall tour and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

There’s a big announcement, but only one of the boys is in the spotlight - cue the tension. Jordan’s boxers make an unexpected appearance during a house viewing, while William is once again accused of being passive aggressive (shock). Plus, the boys try to help a G&Diva whose pie ... Show More

Steven Monacelli, a journalist in Texas focused on politics and extremism, and Dr. Michael Phillips, a historian of racism and eugenics in Texas, team up to explain the apocalyptic religious belief that shapes politics in Texas — and in turn, the nation and world.See omnystudio.c ... Show More

The music in 1984's The Karate Kid is both song score and film score, and composer Bill Conti worked with both. We discover how the songs and underscore are musically related, and discuss how main character themes are woven throughout this musically eclectic movie. The history of ... Show More