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Podcast: Classical Classroom
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Classical Classroom, Ep. 144: Britten’s Herring With Isaiah Bell And Chris Mayell
Category: Health
Duration: 00:58:52
Publish Date: 2016-10-03 17:58:39
Description:

In an epic Classical Classroom, tenors Isaiah Bell and Chris Mayell (who, among many other things, co-host the Overthought podcast) walk through the entirety of Benjamin Britten's opera, "Albert Herring". It is an incredible journey, not for the faint of heart, nor for the anti-Canadian. Discussed: townies, queer theory vs. non-queer theory interpretations of the opera, Sid and Nancy (no - not them - the other Sid and Nancy), and Ron Swanson. 

Music in this episode (all from Naxos and Decca recordings of 'Albert Herring'): - "Right! We’ll have him!” (Bedford/Barstow) - “Albert the Good!” (Britten/Fisher) - “Sounds like Sid serenading” (Bedford/Barstow) - “Heaven helps those who helps themselves" (Bedford/Barstow) - "In the midst of life is death" (Britten/Fisher)

Audio production by Todd "Overtodd" Hulslander with meaningful encouragement from Dacia Clay and assistance from Mark DiClaudio.
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