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Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews

Bloomsbury Festival

Interviews and features created about the Bloomsbury Festival by Bloomsbury Radio. For further information about the festival please see www.bloomsburyfestival.org.uk.

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00:17:42

Grupo Lokito: Congo meets Cuba!

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/12

The Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviewed Georgie Pope, who oversees the SOAS concert series, about the event "Grupo Lokito: Congo meets Cuba!" "Grupo Lokito creates a vibrant fusion of two of the world's great musical styles, blending dynamic contemporary Congolese rhythms with the lively spirit of Cuban music. The result is an energetic atmosphere that gets audiences dancing. The rich, melodious vocals of Congolese frontmen Iddo Donnatella and Kas Kasongo are complemented by

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00:18:31

The Alchemy of Melody and Word

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/12

The Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviewed Mariana and Andrew about their unique show, "The Alchemy of Melody and Word." "This immersive program is a captivating blend of poetry, singing, and improvised music, promising an unforgettable evening of artistic fusion. Chantefable, renowned for their innovative performances, seamlessly merges spontaneous piano compositions with evocative poetry and song, creating a multisensory experience that transcends traditional concert formats

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00:13:29

Across the Square

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/12

The Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviewed Alex Pearson about the play "Across the Square." "Across the Square" imagines an encounter between two sharply contrasting women, each leading very different lives. Ottoline is surrounded by a vast circle of friends that includes Prime Ministers, novelists, painters, and philosophers, while Millicent has devoted her entire life to the campaign for women’s suffrage. "On December 22, 1917, there is a knock at the door of leading

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00:12:16

St Giles: The Hidden Heart of London

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/12

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews Will James about the event "St Giles: The Hidden Heart of London." "The district of St Giles is not widely recognised today, but it boasts a dense and complex history that provides valuable insights into the experience of living in London from the twelfth century to the present. Although this history has rarely been glamorous, it is filled with stories of lives impacted by many of the most significant events in British history."

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00:14:45

What Makes you Human? What Makes You Kind? Can one...

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/12

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews UCL PEARL about their panel, "What Makes You Human? What Makes You Kind? Can One Exist Without the Other?" which is part of the Discovery Day, Holborn Library. At the event, UCL PEARL invited participants—and AI—to respond creatively. Write a poem or create a drawing exploring what it truly means to be Human.Kind.

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00:17:37

Being Human and Being Kind

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/05

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews Dr. Rebecca Gordon about her panel discussion and the event titled "Being Human and Being Kind." The sessions explore the essence of humanity through various lenses. Dr. Gordon led an insightful discussion called "Are Humans Really Unique?" in which she examined what sets humans apart in terms of cognition and behavior. This exploration focuses on whether the traits we often consider to be uniquely human truly are distinct, as well as what

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00:25:20

The Science of Art

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/05

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews Dr Ayse Akarca about the "Science of Art" workshop. This workshop aims to highlight the richness of emotions in human life and their profound impact on our beings as a whole. Creative art was used for participants to reflect on their personal experiences. Emotions are the end products of our most meaningful personal experiences, and it is vital to understand the underlying reasons behind them. Recognising emotions and introducing healthy

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00:16:40

Dinner with Mr Dilly

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/05

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews Diana about the play "Dinner with Mr. Dilly". St George’s Gardens were once the graveyard for two local churches, St George’s Bloomsbury and St George the Martyr in Queen Square. The Friends of St George’s Gardens have been researching people in the graveyard and telling their stories for several years. Charles Dilly, 1739-1807, is their latest find. He and his brother Edward ran a very successful publishing and bookselling business, close

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00:17:05

Dialogus

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/05

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews Prize-winning pianist Julian Chan about his programme of captivating works for solo piano, exploring the themes of spirituality and dialogue. Featuring rarely performed works by Liszt, Bach, Alkan, and Messiaen, each piece represents a distinct religious or cultural movement and explores the concept of dialogue in various forms.

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00:15:59

Attempts on a Birch Tree - I am I am

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/05

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews the director Gabe and playwright Georgie about their play "Attempts on a Birch Tree". "In 2015, Katie fell in love with the birch tree in her back garden. In 2019, they were married. By 2023, they were both dead. Join us as we attempt, over and over again, to fall in love with a birch tree too. A play about love, the climate crisis, and falling for things you shouldn’t." Tailored to its audience each night, this ‘bold, exciting,

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00:08:12

Haddock - Max Raeburn

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/05

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews Max Raeburn about his new wave radio drama "Haddock." This radio play chronicles the lives of people living within an Irish Harbour Town in the 1950s. It is a comedy that mimics a folk tale, and features a couple questioning their faith in their religion, each other and themselves.

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00:21:51

Echoes of Care: The Living History of Coram and the...

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/05

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews Dr Carol Homden about Echoes of Cares: The Living History of Coram and the Foundling Hospital, an immersive art installation exploring the past and present of the care system. The artwork is named in reference to Coram’s establishment as the Foundling Hospital in 1739, and it uses audio-visual and light installations, as well as other media, to blend the voices of contemporary care-experienced young people with the stories of

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00:11:33

Colours of Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/05

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews Maggie Coates about the "Colours of Bloomsbury". "Bloomsbury is such a lively area. On this walk through the streets and squares of Bloomsbury, Maggie Coates will tell the tale of some of the colourful humans who have helped to create it. From the people who made a “red” square to the architect of a black and white church, from Graham Greene to a black icon."

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00:13:13

Around the World

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/05

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews Rob Hao about his piano recital "Around the World," influenced by musical cultures from around the world stretching from the 13th Century to the present day.

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00:26:24

Humanist Bloomsbury: Doers, Dreamers, Placemakers

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/11/05

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews Madeleine Goodall about the event "Humanist Bloomsbury: Doers, Dreamers, Placemakers." This event uncovers a history that spans from Victorian-era ethical societies to contemporary humanist activism. It highlights the contributions of suffragists, pacifists, and international activists, as well as artists, scientists, celebrants, and various reformers.

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00:18:39

Isaac Shieh (Natural Horn)

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/10/30

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews Isaac Shien. In recent decades, the field of 'Early Music' has seen a renewed interest in natural horn playing, with an increasing number of horn players specialising in historical horns. This programme features several new commissions that push the instrument into new technical, musical, and sonic paradigms.

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00:24:08

Piano Recital with Film: Fabio D’Andrea’s 24 Visual...

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/10/30

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews Fabio D’Andrea about his Visual Concert. "Fabio D’Andrea delivers an electrifying live performance of his latest piano compositions, accompanied by screenings of his new music videos from the stunning '24' series." The concert features the premiere of brand-new videos directed by Fabio, showcases his latest compositions, and includes special guest performances with dance and instruments that enhance his live music.

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00:26:39

human/animal

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/10/30

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews Peter Gomes about the performance film "human/animal." This film features actors undergoing trance-like transformations between human and animal states, driven by instinctual behaviours. Gomes' approach highlights a dynamic relationship between the performer and the camera, capturing the raw and spontaneous energy of the improvisations. The film explores the connection with our animalistic selves and questions our relationship with the

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00:26:02

Life Lines: Poetry, Dance & Music

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/10/30

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviews the Sage Dance Company and Rack Press Poetry, who present "LIFE LINES"—a cabaret of dance, poetry, and live music that explores themes related to the festival's focus on Human.Kind. Sage Dance Company is a contemporary dance company for individuals aged 55 and older. Rack Press Poetry is an independent poetry press based in Bloomsbury and Wales. Building on the success of their previous individual events for the Bloomsbury Festival and

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00:20:56

Caring for Children - The Story of The Foundling...

Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews ·

2024/10/30

Bloomsbury Institute's Bloomsbury Radio reporter interviewed Alec Forshaw, a local historian and author. He will share the extraordinary story of two of Bloomsbury’s most famous institutions: the Foundling Hospital and the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children.

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