Classy Gibberish

Episodes

1. 25

   Mayer's Faust Overture and Symphony No. 1

   In this episode, the host talks about Internet gurus to the sound of Emilie Mayer's Faust Overture and Symphony No. 1.

   Apr 22, 2023
2. 24

   Richter's The Waves and Tan's On the Other Hand, Magic Lady and Process of Forgetting

   In this episode, the host talks about his definition of art to the sound of Max Richter's The Waves: Tuesday and the first non-binary composer of the show Chrysanthe Tan's On the Other Hand, Magic Lady and Process of Forgetting.

   Apr 17, 2023
3. 23

   Chin's Clarinet Concerto

   In this episode, Unsuk Chin's modernist piece Clarinet Concerto is played to the sound of the host talking about the history and evolution of different art forms, as well as the definition and purpose of art.

   Apr 14, 2023
4. 22

   Bartók's Violin Rhapsody No. 1 and Andriessen's Rhapsody for Two Pianos and Orchestra

   This episode features the host talking about arguments against the existence of the Christian god to the sound of Béla Bartók's Violin Rhapsody No. 1 and Louis Andriessen's Rhapsody for Two Pianos and Orchestra.

   Apr 14, 2023
5. 21

   Saariaho's Laterna Magica

   This episode features Kaija Saariaho's Laterna Magica while the host talks about podcast and YouTube recommendations, as well as silly contemporary art.

   Apr 14, 2023
6. 20

   Coates' Springtime Suite and Saxo-Rhapsody

   In this episode, the host talks, once more, about impostor syndrome, albeit more in-depth, in the context of his upcoming PhD program, to the sound of two delightful pieces by Eric Coates, Springtime Suite and Saxo-Rhapsody.

   Apr 14, 2023
7. 19

   Boulanger's Faust et Hélène

   In this episode, the host plays a piece by his favourite composer, Lili Boulanger, a piece named Faust et Hélène, while chatting about his upcoming PhD program and impostor syndrome.

   Apr 14, 2023
8. 18

   Satie's Gymnopédies 1 and 3, Massenet's Méditation, Weldon's Suo Gan and Barber's Adagio for Strings

   In this episode, the host uses the new turntable in the studio for the first time (that explains the crackling sounds) to play Erik Satie's Gymnopédies 1 and 3, Jules Massenet's Méditation, George Weldon's Suo Gan and Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings, while the host talks about the book Babel…

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   Feb 19, 2023
9. 17

   Leonarda's Sonata Duodecima, Sonata 10 and Magnificat

   In this episode, which features Isabella Leonarda's Sonata Duodecima, Sonata 10 and Magnificat, the host talks about his PhD aspirations and American republican pundits.

   Feb 5, 2023
10. 16

    Gershwin's Porgy and Bess

    In this episode, the host talks about the opera Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin, while listening to it. Apologies for the clicking sounds in the recording!

    Feb 5, 2023
11. 15

    Musgrave's Aurora and Rainbow

    This episode, in which the host is joined by his wonderful girlfriend, features Thea Musgrave's Aurora and Rainbow and a random assortment of topics including climate change and female politicians.

    Feb 5, 2023
12. 14

    Corelli's Christmas Concerto

    In this second Christmas special, the host talks about Christmas while listening to Arcangelo Corelli's Christmas Concerto.

    Dec 23, 2022
13. 13

    Rimsky Korsakov's Christmas Eve Suite

    In this year's first Christmas special, Nikolai Korsakov's comes back to life in the form of his piece Christmas Eve Suite while the host talks about the evolutionary context of love.

    Dec 9, 2022
14. 12

    Andrée's Piano Quartet in A minor

    In this episode, the show host fangirls over lecanemab and the very recent, very exciting Alzheimer's disease development it has brought, to the sound of Elfrida Andrée's Piano Quartet in A minor.

    Dec 9, 2022
15. 11

    Massena's Solo

    In this episode, the host talks about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and how it addresses diversity and inclusion to the sound of Rui Massena's Solo album.

    Dec 9, 2022
16. 10

    Clarke's Sonata for Viola and Piano

    In this episode, the host listens to Clarke's Sonata for Viola and Piano while rumbling on about a storm of random stuff until, at the very end, being actually capable of starting a cohesive train of thought about today's desire to go back to past decades.

    Nov 19, 2022
17. 9

    Chaminade's Piano Trio No. 1

    The host tiredly waffles on about a mishmash of topics in a very uninteresting way to the sound of Cécile Chaminade's Piano Trio No. 1.

    Oct 30, 2022
18. 8

    Tavares's Concerto in Brazilian Forms for Piano & Orchestra No. 2

    In this episode, the host once again babbles on about his romantic endeavour and also talks about climate activism and how it is invariably ineffective, all that to the sound of Hekel Tavares's Concerto in Brazilian Forms for Piano & Orchestra No. 2.

    Oct 24, 2022
19. 7

    Mayer's Symphony No. 6

    This episode features Emilie Mayer's Symphony No. 6 and the latest on the host's romantic endeavour.

    Oct 15, 2022
20. 6

    Mozart's Variations

    This episode features Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 12 Variations on "La bergère Célimène" and 6 variations on "Hélas, j'ai perdu mon amant", as well as the host's thoughts on the consequences of Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget.

    Sep 24, 2022
21. 5

    Price's Quintet in A Minor

    In this episode: Florence Price's Quintet in A Minor and host's views on love and jealousy!

    Sep 18, 2022
22. 4

    Rachmaninoff's Isle of the Dead

    In the first episode of Classy Gibberish post-summer holidays, I talk about Queen Elizabeth's dead to the sound of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Isle of the Dead, a very somber one indeed, thus appropriate for the topic.

    Sep 10, 2022
23. 3

    Smyth's Concerto for Violin, Horn and Orchestra

    In the final episode before my summer break, I talk about Boris Johnson's resignation and Brandon Sanderson's masterful book series Stormlight Archive, while listening to Ethel Smyth's Concerto for Violin, Horn and Orchestra.

    Jul 9, 2022