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Episode 218: Aperio, Music of the Americas

Encore Houston - April 15, 2024 19:56 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Aperio performs works by Manuel Ponce, Clarice Assad, Pablo Borras, and Samuel Zyman.

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Episode 217: Ars Lyrica Houston

Encore Houston - April 10, 2024 19:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Ars Lyrica performs works by Scarlatti, Vivaldi, and Purcell.

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Episode 216: Houston Chamber Choir

Encore Houston - March 29, 2024 16:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
The Houston Chamber Choir performs Sarah Kirkland Snider's Mass for the Endangered.

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Episode 215: Kinetic Ensemble

Encore Houston - March 19, 2024 19:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Kinetic celebrates women in music with works by Amy Beach, Gabriela Lena Frank, and a world premiere by Nicky Sohn.

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Episode 214: ROCO

Encore Houston - March 08, 2024 22:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
ROCO performs works by Beethoven, Stravinsky, Ferrenc, and Vivian Fung.

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Episode #34: Mike “Doc Straw” Swart

Operation Encore: Soldiers, Stories, and Songs - March 07, 2024 01:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode of “Soldiers, Stories & Songs”, Guy (Jaquier) and Adam (Rossi) spend time with Army combat engineer Mike “Doc Straw” Swart. Mike served from 2004-2013 and deployed twice to the Middle East, first near Fallujah in Iraq and later to Asadabad in the Kunar Province in Afghanistan, co...

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Episode 213: Apollo Chamber Players

Encore Houston - March 04, 2024 18:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
The Apollo Chamber Players perform works by Stamitz, Janáček, and Dvořák.

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Episode 212: Mercury Chamber Orchestra

Encore Houston - February 28, 2024 15:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Mercury performs music by Bach, Vivaldi, and Telemann.

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Episode 211: Asia Society Texas

Encore Houston - February 22, 2024 17:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
The Asia Society Texas presents the workshop premiere of a new work by Shih-Hui Chen.

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Episode 210: MUSIQA

Encore Houston - February 14, 2024 21:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
MUSIQA presents world premieres by Todroki, Eric Estrada Valdez, and Kyle Rivera.

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Episode 209: Loop38

Encore Houston - January 11, 2024 20:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Loop38 presents new music by Theo Chandler and Martha Horst, along with other works by contemporary composers.

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Episode 208: Bach Society Houston

Encore Houston - January 10, 2024 17:51 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
The Bach Society Houston performs a holiday-appropriate work for orchestra and chorus.

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Episode 207: Houston Brass Quintet

Encore Houston - December 22, 2023 17:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
The Houston Brass Quintet performs music by British composers and sea-inspired tunes.

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Episode 206: Ars Lyrica Houston

Encore Houston - December 15, 2023 17:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Ars Lyrica Houston performs Handel's Clori, Tirsi e Fileno.

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Episode 205: Houston Chamber Choir

Encore Houston - December 13, 2023 18:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
The Houston Chamber Choir performs holiday music at Houston's Villa de Matel.

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Episode 204: Mercury Chamber Orchestra

Encore Houston - December 08, 2023 14:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Mercury performs music by Baroque-era composers from Mexico and Spain.

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225: Taking A Sabbatical From The Podcast

Creating Your Encore Career - December 07, 2023 09:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Are you ready to navigate transitions and create an encore life? That's exactly what we're exploring on this podcast! Unfortunately, I am taking a brief sabbatical to care for my 97-year-old mother. But don't worry, this isn't the end of our journey together - it's a transition that I'm eager to...

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Episode 203: Apollo Chamber Players

Encore Houston - December 01, 2023 17:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
The Apollo Chamber Players present music by Copland, Thomson, and a pair of world premieres from Allison Loggins-Hull and Mark Buller.

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224: REPLAY: Boomer Reinvention with John Tarnoff

Creating Your Encore Career - November 30, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Today, we’re listening to a replay of one of our favorite episodes with John Tarnoff. Tune in to listen here → http://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast1/224 As Boomers, we have to constantly reinvent ourselves, just like companies do. And one of the most effective ways to do that is to pull togeth...

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223: Transitioning Gracefully, Notes From 2 Pre and Post-Retirement Surveys

Creating Your Encore Career - November 23, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Are you prepared to reimagine your retirement transition? In today’s episode, I’m guiding you through the uncharted territories of retirement, breaking down preconceived notions and replacing them with genuine insights from two revealing surveys by the Retirement Coaches Association and the Tran...

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Episode 202: MUSIQA

Encore Houston - November 17, 2023 15:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
On this episode of Encore Houston, two concerts from MUSIQA showcase an eclectic repertoire of new music from composers near and far. Music in this episode: FLANNERY CUNNINGHAM: as a ghost before you on the road Tyler Martin, flute Tonya Burton, viola David Dietz, cello Flannery Cunnin...

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222: How to Turn Your Expertise into an Income Ecosystem that Overflows with Cash

Creating Your Encore Career - November 16, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Imagine a life where you transform your expertise into an income ecosystem that overflows with cash. Envision a journey towards a successful encore career, unshackled by corporate life, and immersed in the freedom of doing what you love. In this episode, I’ll be introducing an exciting training ...

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221: REPLAY: How to Improve Your Presentation Skills and Get People to Listen

Creating Your Encore Career - November 09, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We’ve all attended a presentation only to leave and immediately forget everything we’d learned. Why does this happen? Likely, the presenter wasn’t interactive, didn’t make the presentation fun for everyone, and didn’t tell stories. These common mistakes make the audience bored and unlikely to re...

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Episode 201: Kinetic Ensemble

Encore Houston - November 02, 2023 14:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
On this episode of Encore Houston, the Kinetic Ensemble presents a pair of world premieres--one by Nicky Sohn that reflects the winter storm of February 2021, and a string orchestra version of Patrick Harlin's The Wilderness Anthology. Music in this episode: NICKY SOHN: What Happens if the Pip...

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Episode #33: Army Pilot and Military Spouse Kate and Secily Anderson (Winter Grain)

Operation Encore: Soldiers, Stories, and Songs - November 02, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode of “Soldiers, Stories & Songs”, Guy (Jaquier) and Adam (Rossi) spend time with retired Army helicopter pilot Kate Anderson and military spouse Secily Anderson.  Together, they blend compelling lyrics, smooth harmonies and tasty guitar leads as a duet called “Winter Grain”.  Learn...

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220: REPLAY: Habits, Not Willpower, Will Create Your Successful Encore Career

Creating Your Encore Career - November 02, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Willpower alone will never lead to success. It certainly won’t help you create a successful Encore Career. You need more than willpower–you need habits.  Go here to listen → http://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast1/220 Today, I want to talk all about healthy habits and how to implement them. To h...

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219: My New Resource on Navigating Transitions

Creating Your Encore Career - October 26, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Ever felt that life's transitions are too challenging to navigate? As your guide through this journey, I’m offering a fresh perspective on embracing the unexpected twists and turns of life. From those unexpected career turns to health hiccups, relationship storms to financial instability – nothi...

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218: Relationships are Vital to Having a Great Encore Life

Creating Your Encore Career - October 19, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Ever felt that a strong network of relationships can be the secret potion to a fulfilling life? You're right! Join today’s conversation as we uncover the profound impact of relationships, specifically drawing wisdom from “The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happin...

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Episode #32: Army Green Beret Derek Stoner

Operation Encore: Soldiers, Stories, and Songs - October 15, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode of “Soldiers, Stories and Songs”, Guy (Jaquier) and Adam (Rossi) spend time with retired Army veteran and Green Beret Derek Stoner.  After spending a childhood hunting, fishing and working as a farm laborer in small town Craig, Missouri (population 200), Derek joined the National...

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217: REPLAY: How Can I Stay Relevant in My Encore Career?

Creating Your Encore Career - October 12, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Today, you will learn how to stay relevant as you enter, create, and develop an Encore Career.  Go here to listen → http://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast1/217 This process involves three key questions. Firstly, why do you need to develop your value proposition? Secondly, how can you keep your s...