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Breandáin O'Shea
Breandáin O’Shea is an Australian musician, pedagogue, and arts journalist who has called Germany home since the early 90s. With a career spanning more than three decades, O'Shea has made a profound impact on the arts scene, both locally and globally. For over 20 years, O’Shea curated and hosted two award-winning weekly arts programs for Deutsche Welle, showcasing appreciation for diverse artistic forms. His expertise has also been shared as a guest lecturer at Berlin’s University of the Arts…
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Breandáin O'SheaTwo Requiems for a Divided Europe
Berlin, the last night of Musikfest. The festival opened with an opera about the end of the world and closed with two masses for the dead: Alfred Schnittke’s…
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BERLIN'S MIRROR- 75 YEARS OF THE BERLINER FESTSPIELE
The end of the world, but nobody's really listening. Conductor Nicholas Collon and Musikfest artistic director Winrich Hopp on opening a 75th anniversary…
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Small Country, Large Voice
How does a country of just over a million people turn music into a tool of survival? Reported from the Pärnu Music Festival in Estonia, with Paavo Järvi, Neeme…
Breandáin O'SheaFar from Home, Close to Music
Three young Australian violinists. One city that changed everything. In this special episode of Tall Poppies, host Brendan O'Shea sits down with Leanne…
Breandáin O'SheaTrailer - Far From Home, Close to Music
A special episode is dropping on June 21st. - Far from Home, Close to Music - featuring Josephine Chung, Harry Ward and Leanne McGowan - three exceptional…
Breandáin O'SheaTeddy at 40: Four Decades of Queer Cinema and Courage
Forty years of the Teddy Award – four decades of queer cinema, courage, celebration, and change. In this feature, we look back at how a small sidebar prize at…
Breandáin O'SheaDaughters of Donbas - Songs of Stolen Children
Stolen children. Silenced stories. Unforgettable music. Daughters of Donbas: Songs of Stolen Children blends Ukrainian folk, chamber music and poetry to bear…
Breandáin O'SheaListening to the Unheard: Musica Secreta’s Renaissance Revelations
Hidden for centuries, the music of women composers from the Renaissance has largely remained unheard. Musica Secreta is an ensemble committed to uncovering and…
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Arvo Pärt at 90
Few composers have shaped the soundscape of our time quite like Arvo Pärt. Often described as the sound of silence, his music emerged from censorship, inner…
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Matthew McDonald: Between the Bass and the Page
Matthew McDonald: Between the Bass and the Page Matthew McDonald is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading double bass players — a musician whose warm…
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Birgit Nilsson Award 2025
The Birgit Nilsson Prize 2025: A Celebration of Many Voices In 2025, the world’s largest award in classical music — the Birgit Nilsson Prize — made history…
Breandáin O'SheaIntrepid Ear Archive: Berlin’s Cultural Soul Under Threat
Berlin’s vibrant arts scene is under pressure. With major funding cuts looming, even iconic institutions like the Komische Oper, Schaubühne, and the Berlin…
Breandáin O'SheaIntrepid Ear Archive: Meiningen: A Legacy of Art and the Politics of Change
Discover the fascinating transformation of Meiningen, a small German city with a rich artistic heritage. From 1874 to 1890, Duke George II von Sachsen…
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Bridging Borders- 25 Years of the West–Eastern Divan Orchestra
In 1819, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe published The West–Eastern Divan, his final major poetry cycle, inspired by his correspondence with actress Marianne von…
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Intrepid Ear Archive: The Köln Concert: A Tribute to an Iconic Night
On a rainy night in 1975, Keith Jarrett sat down at a battered piano in Cologne and delivered The Köln Concert—an improvised performance that would become the…
Breandáin O'SheaHector McDonald Tall Poppies
Meet another phenomenal Australian musician Join Breandáin O'Shea as he explores the extraordinary career of Hector McDonald, one of the most celebrated French…
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Philip Langridge - The Intrepid Ear
Philip Langridge (1939-2010) was a highly esteemed English tenor known for his exceptional vocal artistry and versatility across a wide range of repertoire…
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Karlheinz Stockhausen - The Intrepid Ear
Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928-2007) was a pioneering German composer widely regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th-century avant-garde music. He…
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Herbert Blomstedt - The Intrepid Ear
Herbert Blomstedt is a distinguished Swedish conductor renowned for his interpretations of the classical and romantic repertoire. Born in 1927 in the United…
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Jasmila Žbanić - The Intrepid Ear
Jasmila Žbanić is a Bosnian filmmaker known for her compelling and socially conscious work. Born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, she gained international…
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Alain De Botton
Alain de Botton is a Swiss-British philosopher, author, and television presenter known for his accessible approach to philosophy and exploration of everyday…
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Andrew Davis
Sir Andrew Davis, the esteemed conductor, left an indelible mark on the classical music world with his profound interpretations and exceptional leadership…
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Meow Meow
Meow Meow, born Melissa Madden Gray, is an Australian cabaret performer known for her unique blend of music, comedy, and theatricality. With a distinctive…
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Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek is a Polish composer known for his remarkable contributions to film scores. Born on April 29, 1953, in Konin, Poland, Kaczmarek began his…
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Jan Chapman
Jan Chapman is an Australian film producer known for her contributions to the film industry. Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, she has produced numerous…
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Inge Drews
Ingeborg Drews, born in Cologne in 1938 and died in 2019 in the same city, was a notable German artist. She cultivated a diverse artistic oeuvre throughout her…
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Ida Haendel
Ida Haendel was a Polish-born violinist renowned for her virtuosity, passionate performances, and profound musicality. Born on December 15, 1928, in Chelm…
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Ian Munro
Ian Munro is an Australian pianist and composer recognized for his exceptional musicianship and versatility. Born in 1963, Munro has established himself as one…
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Jeffrey Tate
Jeffrey Tate was a British conductor known for his distinguished career leading orchestras around the world. Born on April 28, 1943, in Salisbury, England…
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Grover Crisp
Grover Crisp is a highly respected figure in the film industry, known for his expertise in film restoration and preservation. He has had a distinguished career…
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Gregor Zubicky
Gregor Zubicky is an accomplished musician who has transitioned from being an oboist to an artistic manager. He currently holds the position of Artistic…
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Georg Kreisler
Georg Kreisler was an Austrian-American composer, satirist, and singer-songwriter, known for his biting wit and dark humor. Born in 1922 in Vienna, Kreisler…
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Hugh Wood
Hugh Wood was a distinguished British composer known for his contributions to contemporary classical music. Born in 1932, in Parbold, Lancashire, Wood studied…
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Giaconda Barbuto
Gioconda Barbuto is a highly esteemed Italian-Canadian dancer and choreographer, renowned for her captivating performances and innovative choreography. Trained…
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Lynn Harrell
Lynn Harrell was a celebrated American cellist known for his virtuosic performances and profound musicality. Born on January 30, 1944, in New York City…
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Ilona Schmiel
Ilona Schmiel is a prominent figure in the classical music world, known particularly for her work as an arts administrator and festival director. Born in…
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Val McDermid
Val McDermid is a Scottish author renowned for her crime fiction. McDermid began her writing career as a journalist before transitioning to full-time fiction…
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Joachim Sartorius
Joachim Sartorius is a German poet, translator, diplomat, festival organiser, and lawyer. He has written five volumes of poetry, as well as numerous other…
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Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin is a Scottish crime writer. He is best known for his series of detective novels featuring Inspector John Rebus, set in Edinburgh. Rankin's novels…
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Henning Kraggerud
Henning Kraggerud is a Norwegian violinist and composer. He is internationally renowned for his virtuosic violin playing, captivating audiences with his…
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Helmuth Rilling
Helmuth Rilling is a German conductor and choral conductor born on May 29, 1933, in Stuttgart, Germany. He is widely regarded as one of the foremost…
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Hélène Grimaud - Part 2
Hélène Grimaud is a French pianist born on November 7, 1969, in Aix-en-Provence, France. She is widely acclaimed for her exceptional musical talent and unique…
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Hélène Grimaud - Part 1
Hélène Grimaud is a French pianist born on November 7, 1969, in Aix-en-Provence, France. She is widely acclaimed for her exceptional musical talent and unique…
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Grete Pedersen
Grete Pedersen is a Norwegian choral conductor and music educator born in 1957 in Norway. She is internationally renowned for her exceptional contributions to…
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Gregor Seyffert
Gregor Seyffert is a German choreographer and dancer born in 1960, in East Berlin, Germany. He is recognised for his innovative choreography and dynamic…
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Gail Jones
Gail Jones is an Australian author. She is acclaimed for her evocative prose, intricate narratives, and exploration of themes such as identity, memory, and…
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Gabriele Fontana
Gabriele Fontana debuted professionally in 1980 as Pamina in Die Zauberflöte with Oper Frankfurt. She later joined the Hamburg State Opera, performing roles in…
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Frank Peter Zimmermann
Frank Peter Zimmermann is a German violinist. He was born in 1965, in Duisburg, Germany. He is widely regarded as one of the leading violinists of his…
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Frank McCourt
Frank McCourt was an Irish-American writer born on August 19, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, and passed away on July 19, 2009. He is best known for his Pulitzer…
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Evgeny Kissin
Evgeny Kissin is a Russian-born pianist acclaimed for his prodigious talent and profound interpretations of classical repertoire. Born in 1971, in Moscow…
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Evelyn Glennie
Evelyn Glennie is a Scottish percussionist and composer. She is renowned worldwide for her virtuosity as a solo percussionist, overcoming profound deafness…
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Esther Freud
Esther Freud is a British actor and writer. She is the great-granddaughter of Sigmund Freud and the daughter of painter Lucian Freud. Although primarily known…
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Ernie Dingo
Ernest Ashley Dingo AM is an Indigenous Australian actor, television presenter and comedian, originating from the Yamatji people of the Murchison region of…
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Erez Kavel
Erez Kavel is an Israeli screenwriter known for his work on films such as "Five Hours from Paris" (2009), "Restoration" (2011), and "Redemption." These films…
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Elizabeth LeCompte
Elizabeth LeCompte is an American theatre director, best known for her work with The Wooster Group, a renowned experimental theatre company based in New York…
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Elizabeth George
Elizabeth George is an American author best known for her mystery novels, particularly the Inspector Lynley series. Born on February 26, 1949, in Warren, Ohio…
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Ibrahim Mooser
Ibrahim Mooser is a distinguished scholar and academic known for his expertise in Islamic studies and Arabic literature. Born in Germany, Mooser has dedicated…
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Dorothée Wenner
Dorothée Wenner is a German film producer and curator known for her significant contributions to the international film industry. With a career spanning over…
Breandáin O'SheaEliane Elias
Eliane Elias is a Brazilian jazz pianist, singer, and composer renowned for her distinctive blend of Brazilian and jazz music. Born on March 19, 1960, in São…
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Dieter Kosslick - The Intrepid Ear
Dieter Kosslick is a prominent figure in the film industry, best known for his tenure as the director of the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale)…