Early opera is like wine; it comes in a fascinating variety of different styles, genres, tastes and colours. Baroque Banter is Pinchgut Opera's podcast series d...
Baroque Banter Episode 15 Goldberg Variations and the harpsichord
What makes the harpsichord so captivating? Join Australia’s finest harpsichordist and Pinchgut Opera Artistic Director, Erin Helyard, as he sits down with master harpsichord maker Carey Beebe for a deep dive into the artistry and allure of this remarkable instrument. Together, they explore the brilliance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations and why it was meant to be played on a two-manual harpsichord. Ahead of his solo concert on 1 & 2 March 2025 at City Recital Hall, Sydney, Erin shares insights into bringing this iconic masterpiece to life as Bach intended.
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Variatio 14 a 2 clav. Erin Helyard 2018
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Aria - Erin Helyard 2018
J. S. BACH: Goldberg Variations - Aira
Wanda Landowska, harpsichord
Victor 78rpm Album DM 1022 (11-8933 - 11-8938)
Recorded in New York, June, 1945
Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0Creative Commons License by ncsa
Complete recording of Wanda's Goldberg Variations available at: https://archive.org/details/J.S.BACHGoldbergVariations-NEWTRANSFER
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Julius Caesar Pre-Performance Podcast
Step into the world of Pinchgut Opera’s landmark production of Handel’s Julius Caesar. Join host Genevieve Lang as she sits down with director Neil Armfield AO and conductor Erin Helyard to uncover the artistry, vision, and stories behind this history-making Australian operatic event.
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Baroque Banter Episode 14 - French Exports
Earlier on Baroque Banter we discussed French Imports, and looked at how Italian musicians found their way into France in the seventeenth century, and what the French did with their dances and their opera. Although the flow of music was very strong from Italy to France, French developments and dances also made their way to other countries. In this episode of Baroque Banter we discuss French exports in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries: we look at the French overture, French dances, French performance practice and French dancing masters!
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Baroque Banter Episode 13 - Allegri's Miserere
Join Artistic Director Erin Helyard for a fascinating journey into the story of Allegri's Miserere. Be transported to the world of 17th century sacred music and discover some of the secrets behind this enigmatic piece of Baroque vocal writing.
Featuring:
Voiceovers by Jill Halleron
Featured Musical Excerpts:
Allegri's Miserere excerpt from Pinchgut Opera's concert Splendour of Venice recorded at Phoenix Central Park.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSZW9O2AvWA
Falsobordone, the Miserere of Allegri, and a most bizarre musicological error - performed by tenor Jacob Lawrence and Elam Rotem on keyboard.
Courtesy of www.earlymusicsources.com - Elam Rotem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9y5N13un9s
Castrati Alessandro Moreschi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qch5ZrXL_wA
LINKS:
Graham O’Reilly’s definitive treatment of the history of the Miserere:
https://boydellandbrewer.com/9781783274871/allegris-miserere-in-the-sistine-chapel/
Recommended recordings of the pre-20C Allegri Miserere:
Pro Cantione Antiqua / Mark Brown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPdXtPP0iRM
A Sei Voci / Bernard Fabre-Garrus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuzgsWatoaI
Le Poeme Harmonique / Vincent Dumestre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n_qkjQbdRY
Ensemble William Byrd / Graham O’Reilly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVdcpyI5NCg&list=UULF4tBQ9_FgKWo0_xhuYV2X7Q&index=37
Existing documentaries:
BBC 4 2008
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi2n7srJ_v8
Inside the Music: How Allegri’s Miserere should really sound
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6hD8YtO5HI
Whatever happened to Allegri's Miserere ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK35jU3cfiU
The Sixteen: a new version of Allegri’s Miserere
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAwzChKpDi0
Falsobordone, the Miserere of Allegri, and a most bizarre musicological error
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9y5N13un9s
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Pre-performance podcast Dido and Aeneas
Tune in for a journey through one of opera's most beloved works, Dido and Aeneas. Dive into the enchanting world of Purcell's masterpiece with Host Genevieve Lang, conductor Erin Helyard and director Lucy Clements. Whether you're an opera aficionado or a newcomer, this episode lets you discover the details of this fresh new production by Pinchgut Opera.
Early opera is like wine; it comes in a fascinating variety of different styles, genres, tastes and colours. Baroque Banter is Pinchgut Opera's podcast series diving deep into the world of Baroque music and offering a taste of all the varying aspects of early opera. Put on your tasting slippers, sit back and enjoy a nice full glass of music appreciation.
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