Bästa Berlioz podcaster (2024)

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“My only LUCID moments were DREAMS of you" | Hector Berlioz to Harriet Smithson 24:30

24d ago24:30

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A beautiful love story, written by Hector Berlioz for Harriet Smithson (1865). “A plan began to take shape in my mind: Harriet Smithson should hear of me! She should know that I also was an artist!” If you have a love letter that you’d like me to read right here ON AIR for all the world to hear, send it to me via email at billetdouxu@gmail.com. If …

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“As long as I’ve lived, I’ve YEARNED to love” | Erik Svensson and Katya Ivanova 41:57

4d ago41:57

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A story of the romance between Erik Svensson and Katya Ivanova (AD 823): Erik Svensson, a young Viking from Sweden, joined his warlord father on a mission to cross the Baltic Sea and invade the mainland of Russia. While there, he met and fell in love with Katya Ivanova, a beautiful daughter of the enemy. If you have a love letter that you’d like me…

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“Even before I rise, my thoughts rush to you, my IMMORTAL BELOVED!” | Ludwig van Beethoven to Antonie Brentano 37:39

7d ago37:39

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Ludwig van Beethoven’s billet-doux to Antonie Brentano (1812): “I must live either wholly with you, or not at all”. If you have a love letter that you’d like me to read right here on this podcast for all the world to hear, send it to me via email at billetdouxu@gmail.com. If you’re struggling to find the words with which to sweep your beloved off h…

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Two Athletes fall in LOVE at the Paris OLYMPICS | Rafael Pérez and Renée Trumbull 31:25

14d ago31:25

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A story of the romance between Rafael Pérez and Renée Trumbull (2024). Renée Trumbull, a Canadian gymnast, and Rafael Pérez, a Spanish swimmer, qualified to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. One bright July morning, while walking through the Olympic Village, they met. Over the course of the next few weeks together at the Games, they fel…

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"Our love is FORBIDDEN, but it can’t be helped" | Kenji Matsumoto and Li Mei 26:01

16d ago26:01

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The love story of Kenji Matsumoto and Li Mei (1937): Kenji Matsumoto, a young soldier conscripted to the JAPANESE imperial army, was taken from his university and stationed outside Yan’an. While patrolling the countryside, he met a beautiful CHINESE peasant girl by the name of Li Mei. Between them, under the cover of darkness, a forbidden love was …

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“I’ll forget your NAME the day I forget the FOOD I live on” | Michelangelo to Tommaso de Cavalieri 28:58

18d ago28:58

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Michelangelo’s billet-doux to Tommaso de Cavalieri (1533): “Perhaps you said this to try me, or to rekindle a greater flame in me, if it were possible. Whichever it is, I know for sure that I’ll forget your name the day I forget the food I live on; in fact, I could sooner forget my food, which nourishes only the body, than your name, which nourishe…

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“It was the flame of LUST rather than the feeling of LOVE” | Peter Abèlard and Heloïse 29:10

20d ago29:10

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A touching exchange of billets-doux between Heloïse and Peter Abèlard (12th century). “Every wife, every young girl desired you in your absence and was on fire in your presence; queens and great ladies envied me my joys and my bed”. If you have a love letter that you’d like me to read right here ON AIR for all the world to hear, send it to me via e…

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“I should LOVE her FOREVER, were it only for that” | Thomas Jefferson to Maria Cosway 29:08

22d ago29:08

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A beautiful billet-doux sent from Thomas Jefferson to Maria Cosway (1786). “Friendship is precious not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life; and, thanks to a benevolent arrangement of things, the greater part of life is sunshine”. If you have a love letter that you’d like me to read right here ON AIR for all the world to hear, send it to …

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Welcome to Billet Doux 1:01

25d ago1:01

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Welcome to Billet Doux, a show about literature and love. On this show, dear friend–than which you’ll not find another lovelier, nor sweeter–we’ll read some of the most arrestingly beautiful love letters ever to have been penned. Letters written by, to take just a few noteworthy examples: Michelangelo, Beethoven, Elizabeth Taylor, F. Scott Fitzgera…

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European Literary London: Journeys, Languages, Writing 37:29

3M ago37:29

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In conversation with Olivia Scher, our European Literary Map of London Writer-in-Residence Joanna Elmy and writer, artist and director, Larisa Faber Larisa Faber talk about London: journeys, languages, writing and cultures. This episode explores central themes of identity, belonging, and how London shapes and is shaped by its rich tapestry of stori…

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Party People: Candidates and Party Evolution 33:08

3M ago33:08

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Allan Sikk, Associate Professor in Comparative Politics at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London, and Philipp Köker, Lecturer Political Science at Leibniz University Hannover join ‘Talking Europe’ to discuss their new book on political parties, how they change, and what this has to do with the people who make t…

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European Literary Map: Ion Codru Drăguşanu read in Romanian by Oana Borlea-Stancioi 1:10

11M ago1:10

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European Literary Map: Ion Codru Drăguşanu read in Romanian by Oana Borlea-Stancioi by Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcastAv Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcast

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European Literary Map: Ion Codru Drăguşanu read in English by Oana Borlea-Stancioi 1:03

11M ago1:03

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European Literary Map: Ion Codru Drăguşanu read in English by Oana Borlea-Stancioi by Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcastAv Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcast

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European Literary Map: Elif Shafak read in English by Olivia Scher 0:42

11M ago0:42

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European Literary Map: Elif Shafak read in English by Olivia Scher by Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcastAv Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcast

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European Literary Map: Hans Christian Andersen read in Danish by Vincent Rasmussen 0:58

11M ago0:58

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European Literary Map: Hans Christian Andersen read in Danish by Vincent Rasmussen by Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcastAv Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcast

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European Literary Map: Hans Christian Andersen read in English by Vincent Rasmussen 0:51

11M ago0:51

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European Literary Map: Hans Christian Andersen read in English by Vincent Rasmussen by Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcastAv Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcast

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European Literary Map: Hector Berlioz read in English by Yanis Fekar 1:04

11M ago1:04

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European Literary Map: Hector Berlioz read in French by Yanis Fekar 0:58

11M ago0:58

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European Literary Map: Susanna Alakoski read in English by Annika Lindskog 1:19

11M ago1:19

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European Literary Map: Susanna Alakoski read in Swedish by Annika Lindskog 1:17

11M ago1:17

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European Literary Map: Susanna Alakoski read in English by Annika Lindskog (East End) 1:27

11M ago1:27

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European Literary Map: Susanna Alakoski read in Swedish by Annika Lindskog (East End) 1:27

11M ago1:27

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European Literary Map: Pavel Vilikovský read in Slovak by Dr Tim Beasley-Murray 2:09

11M ago2:09

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European Literary Map: Pavel Vilikovský read in English by Dr Tim Beasley-Murray 1:41

11M ago1:41

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European Literary Map: Karel Čapek read in English by Tim Beasley-Murray 1:16

11M ago1:16

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European Literary Map: Karel Čapek read in Czech by Dr Tim Beasley-Murray 1:21

11M ago1:21

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European Literary Map: Joseph Conrad read in English by Dr Tim Beasley-Murray 0:29

11M ago0:29

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European Literary Map: Aleko Konstantinov read in English by Dr Temenuga Trifonova 1:44

11M ago1:44

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European Literary Map: Aleko Konstantinov read in English by Dr Temenuga Trifonova by Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcastAv Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcast

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European Literary Map: Aleko Konstantinov read in Bulgarian by Dr Temenuga Trifonova 1:53

11M ago1:53

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European Literary Map: Aleko Konstantinov read in Bulgarian by Dr Temenuga Trifonova by Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcastAv Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcast

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European Literary Map: Anna Sebastian read in German by Dr Claudia Sternberg 1:23

11M ago1:23

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European Literary Map: Anna Sebastian read in German by Dr Claudia Sternberg by Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcastAv Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcast

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European Literary Map: Anna Sebastian read in English by Dr Claudia Sternberg 1:24

11M ago1:24

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European Literary Map: Anna Sebastian read in English by Dr Claudia Sternberg by Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcastAv Talking Europe: The UCL European Institute podcast

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Soap-rano the Leonarda Cianciulli story with special guest Georgia Nevada 1:04:49

1+ y ago1:04:49

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Special guest and country music superstar Georgia Nevada tell the Bluffers about the infamous Soap-Maker of Correggio, Leonarda Cianciulli. TW: contains references to sexual assault and murder *recorded in 2021 Georgia Nevada: Website: https://www.georgianevada.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EAdDTLvpClmBR5hSHF2PU Instagram: https://w…

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The Fugitive - Alessandro Stradella 38:03

1+ y ago38:03

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We're back!! Eimear tells Cathy and Niamh the story of composer and 17th century stud muffin Alessandro Stradella.Av Eimear, Cathy & Niamh

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Gentleman Julie - The story of Julie d'Aubigny 48:54

2+ y ago48:54

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Eimear tells the the other Bluffs about the all singing, all fighting heroine Julie d'Aubigny. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffs All songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7d And Instagram for all our visual …

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The Supremes 2:28:27

2+ y ago2:28:27

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This week we’re talking about one of the biggest hit-making groups of all time: The Supremes! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotif…

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Ray Charles 2:23:02

2+ y ago2:23:02

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This week, we’re talking about the creator of soul music, Ray Charles! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify.com/user/lucaschrisma…

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Prince: Parade Around the Times 2:43:40

2+ y ago2:43:40

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This week, we’re looking at one of the most creatively fruitful periods of Prince: the three year run following his immensely successful Purple Rain project! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click …

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Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique 2:19:23

2+ y ago2:19:23

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This week, we take our first step into the Romantic Era with Hector Berlioz’s masterstroke: The Symphonie Fantastique! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s s…

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Sex Pistols 2:30:25

2+ y ago2:30:25

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This week, we’re talking about the one of the most important punk bands of the 70s, The Sex Pistols! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open…

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Duran Duran 2:12:05

2+ y ago2:12:05

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This week, we’re feeling hungry like the wolf with our latest episode on Duran Duran! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify.com/us…

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The Everly Brothers 1:39:51

2+ y ago1:39:51

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This week we’re going way back to the beginning of rock and roll with some of its pioneers, The Everly Brothers! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! …

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Dream Theater: The Epics 3:15:00

2+ y ago3:15:00

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Happy New Year! We’re kicking off this year with a huge episode on one of our favorite artists, Dream Theater! We’ll be talking about their epic songs, including one that is over 40 minutes in length! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://ww…

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2021 End of Year Special 1:59:37

2+ y ago1:59:37

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We made it through 2021! Celebrate with us as we look back on some of the best songs that the year gave us! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https…

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Stevie Ray Vaughan: Texas Flood 2:23:25

2+ y ago2:23:25

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This week, we’re talking about the blues for the very first time, and what better way to start than with Stevie Ray Vaughan? Specifically, we’re looking at his iconic debut album Texas Flood! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon…

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Pearl Jam 2:23:42

2+ y ago2:23:42

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This week, we’re talking about one of the biggest bands of the 90s, Pearl Jam! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify.com/user/luca…

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Queen: The Early Years 2:52:20

3y ago2:52:20

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of my all-time favorite band, Queen! In honor of this milestone we’re going back to their origins to see how they became one of the biggest bands in the world. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.pa…

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The Fallen Women - Marie Duplessis the original La Traviata 27:31

3y ago27:31

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Cathy tells the other Bluffers the story of French courtesan operatic inspiration Marie Duplessis. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffs All songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7d And Instagram for all our vis…

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Mozart, Beethoven, and the Piano 2:01:32

3y ago2:01:32

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This week, we’re taking one last look at the Classical Era and it’s greatest invention, the piano! We’ll see how two of its masters, Mozart and Beethoven, showed the full dynamic and emotional range of the instrument. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our ch…

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Phoenix 2:04:20

3y ago2:04:20

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From a mess to the masses - this weeks French indie pop band, Phoenix, revolutionized indie music as we know it! Upbeat, catchy, and impossible not to dance to, Phoenix creates an irresistible sound that has been inspiring every indie pop band that has followed after. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your…

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Lynyrd Skynyrd 2:40:41

3y ago2:40:41

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Time to head to the South and fly like a free bird with this week’s episode, Lynyrd Skynyrd! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify…

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