Talking Bach is a brand new podcast series hosted by Madeleine Easton, the Artistic Director of Australia’s dedicated J.S. Bach ensemble, Bach Akademie Australia. Based around our concert series throughout the year, this podcast delves into the world of one of the greatest composers who ever lived, Johann Sebastian Bach, interviewing internationally famous performers of his work, scholars, scientists, cosmologists, academics and personalities from all walks of life who all have a connection to the man who arguably founded western classical music as we know it.
Talking Bach
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Podcast Overview
Talking Bach is a brand new podcast series hosted by Madeleine Easton, the Artistic Director of Australia’s dedicated J.S. Bach ensemble, Bach Akademie Australia. Based around our concert series throughout the year, this podcast delves into the world of one of the greatest composers who ever lived, Johann Sebastian Bach, interviewing internationally famous performers of his work, scholars, scientists, cosmologists, academics and personalities from all walks of life who all have a connection to the man who arguably founded western classical music as we know it.
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Recent Episodes
January 8, 2026
Artistic director Madeleine Easton is joined by Chris Watson to delve into the world of J.S Bach’s vocal motets
In our first podcast for 2026, Artistic Director Madeleine Easton welcomes Chris Watson, the Director of Music at Trinity College as her guest. Chris is a former member of the internationally acclaimed Tallis Scholars and Director of Music at St Edmund Hall, Oxford. He has had an international career spanning 3 decades as a tenor soloists and choir director and now calls Australia home. Madeleine and Chris as Bach Akademie Australia prepare to perform all of these wondrous works throughout one program in February.
August 31, 2025
The Art of Violin (Part 2)
In this episode of Talking Bach, Artistic Director Madeleine Easton takes listeners on a journey through The Art of Violin—a sweeping exploration of the instrument’s origins, evolution, and enduring allure. From the medieval rabab and rebec to the golden age of Cremonese violin-making, Madeleine traces how the violin rose to prominence as the most expressive and beloved instrument in Western music. Along the way, she highlights the great composers and virtuosi who shaped its voice—Vivaldi, Handel, Bach, Paganini, Kreisler, and many more—revealing how performers and composers worked hand in hand to expand the violin’s technical and emotional possibilities. With vivid historical insights, musical examples, and reflections on performance, this episode celebrates the artistry of both violin makers and violinists, and the timeless music they brought into the world
August 17, 2025
The Art of Violin
In this episode of Talking Bach, Artistic Director Madeleine Easton is joined by violinists Simone Slattery and Rafael Font to explore The Art of Violin—a program that delves into the origins, evolution, and expressive power of the violin during the Baroque period. Together, they discuss the enduring fascination with this singular instrument, tracing its journey from its earliest incarnations to the virtuosic solo works of Vivaldi, Leclair, Handel, Telemann, and J.S. Bach. Through personal stories, historical insights, and reflections on performance practice, this conversation offers a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship and creativity of Baroque composers who redefined the violin’s potential. With works that feel like musical time travel, the episode celebrates the violin’s unique voice and its place at the heart of Western music’s past, present, and future.
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