Opus One: OCTAVO
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Podcast Overview
<p><strong>OCTAVO</strong> is a new podcast launched by <strong>Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir</strong>, a non-profit community choir in Reading, PA. Each episode will have a main theme/focus pertinent to the world of classical choral music and will feature guests with knowledge and experience in that particular area.</p><p><br></p><p>"Together, we can make Reading sing!"</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosts: </strong>Christopher Hoster, Debbi Silas, Scott Tice</p><p><br></p><p>For more info about Opus One, please visit: </p><p><a href="http://www.OpusOneChamberChoir.com" rel="nofollow">www.OpusOneChamberChoir.com</a></p>
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May 18, 2022
Season 2, Ep. 6: RVW 150
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Eric Saylor - a Professor of Music History at Drake University, the He is the author of <a href="http://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/catalog/32cqh4ke9780252041099.html" rel="nofollow">English Pastoral Music: From Arcadia to Utopia, 1900–1955</a>. His articles and reviews have been published in the Journal of the Royal Musical Association, <a href="https://academic.oup.com/mq/article-abstract/91/1-2/39/1011510/It-s-Not-Lambkins-Frisking-At-All-English-Pastoral?redirectedFrom=fulltext" rel="nofollow">The Musical Quarterly</a>, The Musical Times, Musik-Konzepte, The Journal of Musicological Research, Music and Letters, the Journal of the Society for Musicology in Ireland, and Nineteenth-Century Music Review. Dr. Saylor is also the author of the Vaughan Williams entry in <a href="http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780199757824/obo-9780199757824-0063.xml?result=101&rskey=x5xpol" rel="nofollow">Oxford Bibliographies Online</a>, contributed a chapter on Vaughan Williams's dramatic works to the <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/the-cambridge-companion-to-vaughan-williams/8EA347FAEF589401ADC2C40CC142F5EA" rel="nofollow">Cambridge Companion to Ralph Vaughan Williams</a>, and was a contributor to the second edition of the New Grove Dictionary of American Music. He just recently completed a Life and Works biography of Vaughan Willams for Oxford University Press’s Master Musician. </p><p>Today’s podcast is entitled: RVW 150. This year, 2022, is the 150th anniversary of the birth of renowned English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. To mark this occasion, Opus One will present a monumental concert on Sun, May 22 (4pm) at St John Baptist de la Salle church in Shillington, PA, entitled “A Celebration of Vaughan Williams”. The highlight of the concert will be the American premiere of "The Garden of Proserpine", a rediscovered work composed in 1899, scored for solo soprano, chorus, and a 40 piece orchestra. Other programmed works include: 6 Choral Songs to be Sung in Time of War, 5 Mystical Songs, The Voice out of the Whirlwind, and several familiar hymn tunes. For this performance, Opus One will be joined by CW's Choraliers, under the direction of Sarah McGrory, and Gov. Mifflin's Governors, under the direction of Greg Hill. Maggie Riker will serve as the soprano soloist for Garden of Proserpine and your’s truly will sing the baritone solos in 5 Mystical Songs, conducted by Peter Sunderman. Tickets for the in-person event may be purchased at the door.</p><p><br></p><p>The concert will also be available to stream online from May 26 through June 12. Please visit our website for more information - <a href="http://www.OpusOneChamberChoir.com" rel="nofollow">www.OpusOneChamberChoir.com</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Host: Christopher Hoster</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><u>Featured Music:</u></p><p>En Bateau from 'Petite Suite' by Debussy (OCTAVO's theme)</p><p>*Played by Geert Ruelens and Diana Cook </p><p><br></p><p>Selections from <strong>A Celebration of Vaughan Williams</strong> (upcoming concert) </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For more information about Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir, visit: </p><p><a href="http://www.opusonechamberchoir.com/" rel="nofollow">www.OpusOneChamberChoir.com</a></p>
March 15, 2022
Season 2, Ep. 5: The Music of Ukraine
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Skitko, the founder and artistic director of the Theoria Chamber Choir - an a cappella ensemble that performs works of the Slavic sacred choral tradition. Andrew also works with the Ukrainian Art Song Project on the promotion and publication of classical treasures of the Ukrainian art song tradition. We discuss the current war in Ukraine, its impact on the artistic future of the Ukrainian people, and the vibrant history of Ukraine's classical music traditions.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Christopher Hoster</p><p>Producer: Mikaila Milks </p><p><br></p><p><u>Featured Music:</u></p><p>En Bateau from 'Petite Suite' by Debussy (OCTAVO's theme)</p><p>*Played by Geert Ruelens and Diana Cook </p><p><br></p><p>Ukrainian National Anthem </p><p>* Sung by Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir (March 2022) </p><p><br></p><p>For more information about Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir, visit: </p><p><a href="http://www.opusonechamberchoir.com/" rel="nofollow">www.OpusOneChamberChoir.com</a></p>
December 1, 2021
Season 2, Ep.4: Christmas in Paris
<p>On this podcast, we discuss "Christmas in Paris" - the upcoming concert event and food drive (benefitting Helping Harvest). In our first segment, we chat with soprano Mary McCormick-Archutowski about her preparation as one of the five professional soloists. We speak with Jay Worrall, the president of Helping Harvest about the organization and their impact in our community. We also highlight upcoming holiday events in our area (Reading Choral Society, Berks Jazz Fest, Berks Youth Chorus, Yocum Institute, Berks Ballet, Reading Pops, Genesius, Reading Civic Theatre).</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Christopher Hoster, Debbi Silas, Scott Tice</p><p>Producer: Mikaila Milks </p><p><br></p><p><u>Featured Music:</u></p><p>En Bateau from 'Petite Suite' by Debussy (OCTAVO's theme)</p><p>Selections from Oratorio de Noël by Camille Saint-Saëns</p><p><br></p><p>*Played by Geert Ruelens and Diana Cook </p><p><br></p><p>For more information about Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir, visit: </p><p><a href="http://www.opusonechamberchoir.com/" rel="nofollow">www.OpusOneChamberChoir.com</a></p>
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- What is Opus One: OCTAVO?
<p><strong>OCTAVO</strong> is a new podcast launched by <strong>Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir</strong>, a non-profit community choir in Reading, PA. Each episode will have a main theme/focus pertinent to the world of classical choral music and will feature guests with knowledge and experience in that particular area.</p><p><br></p><p>"Together, we can make Reading sing!"</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosts: </strong>Christopher Hoster, Debbi Silas, Scott Tice</p><p><br></p><p>For more info about Opus One, please visit: </p><p><a href="http://www.OpusOneChamberChoir.com" rel="nofollow">www.OpusOneChamberChoir.com</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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