The BachTalk Podcast: Recent Episodes
Carlton Monroe
Welcome to BachTalk, a video presentation from the Bach Ensemble of St. Thomas. Hosted by Carlton Monroe, Artistic Director. In this episode, Adam Shoaff takes us into the pews of Bach's congregation in Leipzig, with fascinating details about the church-going experience. Soprano Josefien Stoppelenberg and baritone David Rugger join Carlton for one of the most interesting discussions in BachTalk history!
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Welcome to BachTalk, a video presentation from the Bach Ensemble of St. Thomas. Hosted by Carlton Monroe, Artistic Director, in this episode, Carlton and Adam discuss Bach's weekly work schedule and discuss the motets, with a special nod to "Jesu, meine Freude," BWV 227.
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On this podcast: Carlton and Adam discuss the people behind the words: the librettist of Bach’s cantatas. Plus, we welcome the new Assistant Conductor of the Bach Ensemble, Matthew Lee, to talk about Lutheran music today, conducting training, and much more.
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On the podcast: Carlton speaks with Seven Hills Baroque members Michael Delfín and Joshua Bermudez. They discuss the founding of the ensemble, an up-and-coming group dedicated to the performance of early music on period instruments in Cincinnati. They also preview some of the music they will perform on the upcoming Bach Vespers at St. Thomas.
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On the podcast: Carlton Monroe and Adam Shoaff explore two Baroque composers no named “Bach.” We look into the music of Buxtehude and Charpentier as we preview the Dec. 12 Bach Vespers featuring Ensemble-in-Residence Seven Hills Baroque. Check out our separate podcast with an interview with members of the group.
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On the podcast: Adam Shoaff explores Bach’s secular cantatas, and shares insights into Cantata 117. Mezzo-soprano Kate Tombaugh talks about how she approaches singing Bach and shares the background of the Poco a Poco Music Festival which she founded in her hometown.
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On the podcast: Adam Shoaff explores Bach’s musicians and ensemble, and shares insights into Cantata 97. Violinist Gerry Itzkoff talks about interpreting Bach, how he doesn’t want to know too much background information before playing, and his thoughts on historical performance practice.
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A short update on the recent Bach Vespers, and upcoming events for the Bach Ensemble.
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Our first episode of the BachTalk podcasts featuring host Carlton Monroe, Artistic Director of the Bach Ensemble of St. Thomas, along with guests Adam Shoaff, Stefani Matsuo, and Hiro Matsuo. Listen as we dive deep into Bach’s Cantata 99!
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