Focus on Flowers

World Premieres with Michael Willens and Die Koelner Akademie

February 21, 2010 04:53 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MB

World premiere recordings of music by Johann Mattheson, Ferdinand Ries, Carl Stamitz, and Johann Christian Fischer.

Drinks with Flowers

February 18, 2010 14:15 - 2 minutes - 940 KB

Laura M.Holson wrote: "Recently floral concoctions and aromatic blossoms have moved out of the kitchen and behind the bar."

Questions for Debra Nagy, Baroque Oboist

February 17, 2010 23:17 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MB

One of North America's top baroque oboists answers questions about the instruments she plays, her ensemble, their debut recording, and her upcoming projects.

Operatic Soprano Carol Vaness

February 15, 2010 16:10 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MB

Vaness has sung on the world’s major stages and at premier music festivals, appeared on TV broadcasts, and compiled a distinguished catalog of recordings.

Love poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay

February 14, 2010 15:50 - 4 minutes - 2.22 MB

Poet and playwright Edna St. Vincent Millay personified the life of a liberated, bohemian poet in Greenwich Village in the 1920s. On this edition of The Poets Weave, host Christopher Citro reads love poems from Edna St. Vincent Millay's 1920 A Few Figs from Thistles.

How To Make Rose Water

February 11, 2010 14:14 - 2 minutes - 940 KB

Rose water is a natural tonic that hydrates the skin and helps restore the skin’s moisture balance. It also allegedly firms and refines pores. In addition, it smells divine.

Questions for Michael Willens, Director of Die Koelner Akademie

February 09, 2010 16:13 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MB

Willens answers questions about his career path, the orchestra he directs, and their recording project known as the Forgotten Treasures Series.

'Humori' with Les Voix Baroques and 'Mudarra' with Private Musicke

February 09, 2010 04:49 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MB

Music for Carnival and Lent with Les Voix Baroques (ATMA) and Alonso Mudarra's "Tres Libros de Musica" with soprano Raquel Andueza and Private Musicke (ACCENT).

Linking Early Music: Conductors and Concerts

February 08, 2010 15:35 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MB

Meet a couple of directors you might not have heard of, read about ones you probably have, and listen to a couple of recorded performances.

Steve Castro's "Un monstruo oscuro encima de una gente clara"

February 07, 2010 15:46 - 4 minutes - 2.14 MB

Steve reads his poems "Un monstruo oscuro encima de una gente clara" ("A dark monster on top of pale people") and "Country folk in tune with the times" on this edition of The Poets Weave.

Edible Flowers

February 04, 2010 14:13 - 2 minutes - 940 KB

There are many plants that produce edible flowers and are safe to eat if they are grown without the use of pesticides.

Dedicated to Haiti - poems by Nadine Pinède and Danielle Georges

February 01, 2010 15:12 - 8 minutes - 3.67 MB

In the wake of recent earthquakes in Haiti and the subsequent relief efforts, we are dedicating these programs to the victims and survivors of this tragedy, presenting poems by two American writers of Haitian descent: Nadine Pinède and Danielle Legros Georges.

Edible Flowers And Ice Cubes

January 28, 2010 14:12 - 2 minutes - 940 KB

Try freezing edible flowers into ice cubes for a unique touch to your dinner party drinks.

Music of John Eccles and Gottlieb Muffat

January 26, 2010 01:48 - 7 minutes - 6.41 MB

The Early Opera Company performs Eccles' "The Judgement of Paris" and harpsichordist Mitzi Meyerson plays Muffat's complete "Componimenti Musicali" of 1736.

Ross Gay - A poem in which I try to express my glee...

January 24, 2010 16:00 - 4 minutes - 2.29 MB

Ross Gay is a Cave Canem fellow and has been a Breadloaf Tuition Scholar. In addition to holding a Ph.D in American Literature from Temple University, he is a basketball coach, an occasional demolition man, a painter, and a faculty member at Indiana University and in the low-residency program at New England College.

Make Your Pots Pop With Licorice Plant

January 21, 2010 14:10 - 2 minutes - 940 KB

Silvery foliage plants such as the licorice plant are invaluable for container gardening as they enhance the impact of more showy, colorful annuals.

J.S. Bach, Bononcini, and the Gaultiers on the Ramée Label

January 19, 2010 00:53 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MB

Music for lute, organ, harpsichord, and a little-known Italian Baroque oratorio.

Tony Brewer reads from his new chapbook Little Glove in a Big Hand

January 17, 2010 15:50 - 4 minutes - 2.29 MB

Tony Brewer reads three poems from his new chapbook Little Glove in a Big Hand (Plan B Press, forthcoming spring 2010), which is essentially a short novel in poem form about his cousin who died in a farming accident when they were both 4 years old.

Questions for Catherine Turocy, Baroque Dancer

January 14, 2010 21:33 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MB

A look at the background and working life of one the world's great performers of baroque dance.

The Varieties of Jasmine

January 14, 2010 14:09 - 2 minutes - 940 KB

Jasmine's latin name, "jasmine polyanthum", meaning "many flowers", is telling of this plant's variety. This vine is known for its fragrance and its history.

Spanish Composers Joseph Ruiz Samaniego and Juan de Ledesma

January 11, 2010 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MB

Excellent recordings of villancicos and violin sonatas.

Jason Wesco - Kentucky Bottoms...

January 10, 2010 16:00 - 4 minutes - 2.29 MB

Indiana-born poet Jason Wesco currently resides in southeast Kansas. He has published two books of poetry and has been named one of the seven emerging artists to watch by the Kansas City Star.

Cyclamen: Caring For Cold Weather Houseplants

January 07, 2010 14:08 - 2 minutes - 940 KB

Those of us who live in cold climates love houseplants that will flower indoors in winter and one with great appeal is the cyclamen.

Ross Gay reads from his new manuscript Bringing the Shovel Down

January 03, 2010 15:57 - 5 minutes - 2.29 MB

Ross Gay holds a Ph.D in American Literature from Temple University. He is a basketball coach, an occasional demolition man, a painter, and a faculty member at Indiana University and in the low-residency program at New England College.

Growing Flowers Indoors: Hyacinth Glass

December 31, 2009 14:06 - 2 minutes - 940 KB

Look for hyacinth glasses next time you are in antique stores and garden centers. If we grow a hyacinth indoors in winter the perfume that fills the house creates a heady experience.

Lutenist Rolf Lislevand on the ECM Label

December 28, 2009 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.61 MB

An innovative approach to lute music of the Renaissance and Baroque.

Tony Brewer - Down East, At the End of the Session

December 27, 2009 15:50 - 4 minutes - 2.18 MB

Tony Brewer has a new chapbook coming out from Plan B Press in the spring of 2010. He reads “Down East” and "At the End of the Session” on this edition of The Poets Weave.

Louise B. Fisher: Flower Arranger For Colonial Williamsburg

December 24, 2009 14:05 - 2 minutes - 940 KB

Louise B. Fisher's traditional yet creative approach was a major force in defining an American style of flower arranging.

The Noel: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque

December 21, 2009 03:49 - 59 minutes - 27 MB

A Christian expression of joy, the word “noel” has been associated with Christmas for hundreds of years. This week, Harmonia looks at its many guises in music from the Middle Ages to the early baroque. Plus a new release of Mozart violin sonatas with Petra Müllejans and Kristian Bezuidenhout.

Top Ten Early Music Discoveries of 2009

December 21, 2009 02:21 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

New and classic recordings that made a lasting impression in 2009.

Ross Gay - Two Bikers Embrace on Broadstreet...

December 20, 2009 15:55 - 4 minutes - 2.29 MB

On this edition of The Poets Weave, Ross reads two poems ("Two Bikers Embrace on Broadstreet" and "How to Fall in Love with Your Father") from his book Against Which.

Buds and Blooms: Easy And Economical Holiday Flower Arrangements

December 17, 2009 14:04 - 2 minutes - 940 KB

In the days leading up to the holidays flower lovers start thinking about how flowers can be used as part of the seasonal decorations.

NPR President and CEO Vivian Schiller

December 15, 2009 15:12 - 49 minutes - 22.4 MB

A media executive and journalist with more than 20 years experience in the industry, Vivian Schiller joined NPR as President and CEO on January 5, 2009.

Music of the Renaissance with Alexander Blachly and Pomerium

December 14, 2009 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MB

Performances from three recordings, including a new release of music by Orlande de Lassus.

Jason Wesco - She Says Timothy...

December 13, 2009 15:49 - 4 minutes - 2.26 MB

A native Hoosier, Jason Wesco resides amidst the played-out coalfields of southeast Kansas. He has been awarded a mini-fellowship in poetry by the Kansas Arts Commission and has been named one of the seven emerging artists to watch by the Kansas City Star.

Houseplants As Gifts: Anthuriums And Clivias

December 10, 2009 14:03 - 2 minutes - 940 KB

Anthuriums and Clivias manage to thrive indoors despite the inhospitable winter climate. This makes these houseplants great holiday gifts that keep on giving.

William Carter Performs Guitar Music of Corbetta, Murcia, and Sor

December 09, 2009 13:44 - 7 minutes - 6.43 MB

Three Linn Records releases by a renowned early guitarist.

WGBH Re-launches Boston Classical Music Station

December 07, 2009 16:06 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Over the last year, Harmonia reached the ears of listeners in Boston via WGBH. And while Harmonia is not initially part of the new 99.5 All Classical schedule, we hope that, as the dust settles during this transition, Harmonia may be re-added in the near future.

Highlights from the 2009 Indianapolis Early Music Festival

December 07, 2009 12:55 - 59 minutes - 27 MB

This week, Harmonia explores many exciting concerts from the 2009 Indianapolis Early Music Festival, including performances by Ex Umbris, Reconstruction, Harmonious Blacksmith, and the Peabody Consort. Plus a new release by Ensemble 415.

Christopher Citro - Science Fiction Family...

December 06, 2009 16:00 - 5 minutes - 2.72 MB

Christopher Citro, an MFA student in the Indiana University Creative Writing Program, has poetry forthcoming in the Courtland Review and has been published recently in Harpur Palate, The Cincinnati Review, Poet Lore, and a number of other magazines. His poems have been featured on Verse Daily and nominated for a Pushcart Prize.

Puzzlemaster Will Shortz

December 04, 2009 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1 Byte

Will Shortz sits down with Profiles to talk about his days at IU and his ensuing success as a puzzlemaster.

Neglectable Houseplants

December 03, 2009 14:01 - 2 minutes - 1 Byte

Succulents are commonly known as "neglectable plants" for their ability to thrive in otherwise inhospitable conditions of little water and sunshine.

Music of Spanish Colonial Latin America

December 02, 2009 03:26 - 2 minutes - 1 Byte

Fine recordings of early music from Latin America with Ex Cathedra, Ensemble Elyma, the Boston Camerata, Canto, Florilegium, and Musica Temprana.

Roxana Cazan - The Fish...

November 29, 2009 15:51 - 2 minutes - 1 Byte

Born and raised in Romania, Roxana Cazan is an MFA student in Creative Writing and a PhD student in Ethnic and Postcolonial Studies at Indiana University. Her poetry has been published in Harpur Palate, Sweaterbrain, Giles Corey Press, Stationaery Magazine, The Innisfree Poetry Journal, Warpland Journal, Muse India and The Madison Review.

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