(in)sight-reading enlightenment/early music podcast
by Darina Ablogina
Let's take a closer look behind the concert stage and into the fascinating world of historical performance. I'm your host - traverso player and curator Darina Ablogina, together we will explore how musicians approach the music of the past: from original sources and period instruments to questions of style, aesthetics, and interpretation. A thoughtful and curious space where research meets artistry, inviting both experienced musicians and passionate listeners to discover Early Music from a new perspective.
Episodes
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Behind the Curtain of Telemann: How Do You Plan a Festival Around One Composer?
Ever wondered what it takes to bring a Baroque festival to life? This episode takes you behind the scenes of the Telemann Festtage Magdeburg. First, I talk with Fynn Liess, artistic manager and dramaturg of the festival. We dive into how he develops and stages rare operas and works connected to...
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The Grandpa Telemann and his 40 Passions
In this episode, I sit down with Sophie Maria Weber, young musicologist from Halle and winner of the Telemann-Forschungspreis, to talk about her research on Georg Michael Telemann — the grandson of Georg Philipp Telemann — and his fifty years working at the Riga Cathedral....
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Two Composers, One Opera: Francesco Corti on Handel/Telemann's Otto
Okay, this episode has been such a treat to make. My guest is harpsichordist and conductor Francesco Corti, and honestly, I could have talked to him for three more hours. This mini-series is dedicated to the Telemann Festtage Magdeburg made possible thanks to their wonderfully generous support…
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Reinoud Van Mechelen: 🌙 From Morning to Night
🎧 Season finale | (In)Sight-Reading Enlightenment What does it mean to perform Baroque music today? In the final episode of Season 6, I speak with Belgian tenor Reinoud Van Mechelen, founder and artistic director of a nocte temporis, about navigating the early music world between iconic...
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Special Series for zamus: Why We Gather – Behind the zamus Symposium
In this final episode of our zamus mini-series, we meet two of the driving forces behind the “Creating New Spaces” symposium: Charlotte Nachtsheim, organiser of the event, and Mélanie Froehly artistic director of zamus. Together with the artistic director of the festival Midori Seiler they have...
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Special Series for zamus: Troubled Texts, Critical Questions – Inside Critical Classics
In this second episode of our zamus mini-series, we take a deep dive into the work of Critical Classics—an initiative that rethinks how we perform historical operas and oratorios by addressing racism, exoticism, and other forms of discrimination embedded in the original texts. We’re joined by…
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Special Series for zamus: Decolonial Futures and Forgotten Origins
In this opening episode of our special series with zamus for the “Creating New Spaces” Decolonisation Symposium, we explore the colonial shadows cast over the world of early music. Historian and activist Dr. Rahab Njeri speaks about decolonial aesthetics and the need to reclaim artistic spaces...
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Taste of Dissonance – Rachel Brown (Part 2)
In this second part of my conversation with the internationally acclaimed flutist, researcher, and author Rachel Brown, we continue our journey into the world of 18th-century flute culture. We speak about the flute makers who shaped the sound of our time, the virtuoso players of the 18th century...
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Quantz’s Many Voices – Rachel Brown on Flutes, Colours, and Character (Part 1)
In this episode of (In)Sight-Reading Enlightenment, I sit down with the brilliant flutist and researcher Rachel Brown(Rachel’s website). We explore the world of original Quantz flutes and discover their surprising personalities — not unlike the Three Tenors, each with their own temperament and...
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Feminale Conversations: Female Rage, Pink Quotas, and Shared Responsibility
In this episode, I speak with Margalith Eugster and Elisa Rumici about the first edition of the Feminale Festival Basel, held in April 2025. We talk about how this student-led festival at the Hochschule für Musik FHNW brought attention to female composers, institutional structures, and the...
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Superwomen & Salonnières: Rethinking the Feminine Past with Laura Granero and Sebastian Bausch
Hello dear friends, What does it mean to be a “superwoman” in music—then and now? In this episode, we travel from the finely tuned mechanics of 19th-century fortepianos to the bold visions of contemporary curators as we explore Superwomen—a newly launched festival in Basel by pianist and…
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Natasha Loges on the Many Lives of Pauline Viardot
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Natasha Loges, Professor of Musicology at the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg (mh-freiburg.de). Dr. Loges is renowned for her research on 19th-century music, concert culture, and gender studies (oxfordsong.org). In this episode, she delves into...
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Reviving the Renaissance with Marc Lewon
In this episode, we dive into the world of early music with Marc Lewon, a distinguished German lutenist, musicologist, and professor at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. Marc shares insights into his journey through medieval and Renaissance music, his passion for historical instruments, and his…
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London Calling: Inside LIFEM with Chris Butler & Erik Bosgraaf
📍 This episode of (In)Sight-Reading Enlightenment takes you straight to the heart of the London International Festival of Early Music (LIFEM), which took place in November 2024. We explore the festival’s atmosphere, its exciting Chamber Music Competition, and the inspiring work behind the…
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Pierre Hantaï: Understanding a Genius
In this special episode, we welcome the world-renowned harpsichordist Pierre Hantaï for an insightful conversation about his musical journey, his deep connection with Bach, and the art of interpretation. Hantaï shares his thoughts on early music, historically informed performance, and his…
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Behind the Curtain: Kenneth Zammit Tabona on Early Music and Festival Crafting
In this special episode we explore the vibrant world of the Valletta Baroque Festival with its artistic director, Kenneth Zammit Tabona. Join us as we dive into the festival's journey from its inception to its current stature as a beacon of early music. Kenneth shares personal stories of his...
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Myth of a self-made man/Lila Hajosi (Irini)
In this episode, I have a fascinating conversation with the outstanding and brilliant Lila Hajosi, the director of the vocal ensemble Irini, based in France. In this episode, Lila shares her passion for the lower and middle vocal ranges, her view of the diversity situation in the field of early...
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Giovanni Antonini: a visionary of our time
In this episode, I approached Giovanni Antonini, the renowned conductor and founder of Il Giardino Armonico, right after their spectacular performance of Haydn symphonies in Basel. https://www.ilgiardinoarmonico.com/giovanni-antonini/ I had the pleasure of exploring his extensive journey through...
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Interview with Lucie Horsch, B’Rock and Olga Pashchenko
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Lucie Horsch, the renowned recorder virtuoso. https://luciehorsch.com/ We dive deep into her life, musical journey, and what it’s like to be one of the most innovative young artists the world. Additionally, I sit down with Olga Pashchenko and...
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Motivation to go on stage: Why is it important to be there?
My guests today, who answer the same question about their motivation to go on stage, are: Raphael Pichon, the conductor of the Pygmalion choir and orchestra, the brilliant keyboardist Olga Pashchenko and Reginald Mobley, a countertenor with a magically sweet voice. Please contact me if you are...
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In tribute to the Stockholm Early Music Festival: interview with the artistic director Peter Pontvik
In this special episode dedicated to the Stockholm Early Music Festival, I am delighted to speak with Artistic Director Peter Pontvik. In this conversation, we looked at topics such as: Background and origins of the festival, Peter Pontvik's personal journey as an artist and director of the...
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Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach, Werke für Tasteninstrumente with Jermaine Sprosse
Today we have a fascinating conversation with an outstanding performer on the keyboard instrument Jermaine Sprosse. We will reflect on why we record CDs nowadays and what the appeal of creating one is, why it is necessary to discover new repertoire and how creativity influences us artists and our...
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The glass bead game of Diversity with Roger Wilson
Hello dear friends, this special Early Music Day podcast episode is dedicated to looking at some obscure and still unknown corners when we think of the terms "diversity" and "awareness" in the music business across the spectrum. We will talk to a great specialist, director of operations at Black...
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Stage fright of Clara Schumann and 100 % "no" in job applications
Hello dear friends! My guest today is an inspiring pianist with a truly humanistic approach to early music, Laura Granero. http://lauragranero.com Laura is the founder of the "Fanny Davies Ensemble", which is based on a collaborative and innovative approach. Laura is currently opening a brand new...
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The book "Alte Musik heute" and its creators
Hello dear friends and music lovers! Today we're taking a look at the new book recently published by Bärenreiter Verlag "Alte Musik heute Geschichte und Perspektiven Historischer Aufführungspraxis." "Early Music Today History and Perspectives of Historical Performance Practice."...
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Maltese baroque paradise with the Valetta Baroque Festival
Hello dear friends! Welcome to Malta! Today we will be attending 3 concerts of the Valetta Baroque Music Festival. Check out the program of the festival: https://www.festivals.mt/vbf My podcast for REMA: https://www.rema-eemn.net/podcasts/ Visit our Instagram channel to see my Vlog from Malta:...
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Happy new year with Solazzo! Professional burnout: Anna Danilevskaia and the phylosiphic approach to relevant questions
My guest is the leader of the outstanding medieval ensemble "Solazzo" Anna Danilevskaya. http://www.sollazzoensemble.net We discussed issues related to professional burnout in the field of early music and how to deal with it. We also reflected on a mentally sustainable collegial environment,...
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Lucas Debargue: Music is here to disturb us
In this episode, I visit Lucerne and have a glass of wine with the outstanding French pianist Lucas Debargue. https://www.lucasdebargue.com His career took off when he won a special prize at the Tchaykowsky Competition in 2015. Debargue was then invited to perform solo recitals, concerts and...
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The genius of collaboration/percussionist Roberto Maqueda
My guest today is a percussionist, performer and creator of the Manifesto of 10 Statements on Collaboration. Roberto is also the founder of a band called re-convert, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in the next few days. Congratulations! In this interview we talked about collaboration as...
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Beethoven's late piano works with Olga Pashchenko
Olga Paschenko, renowned pianist and professor of period instrument at the Amsterdam Conservatory, delves into the intricacies of her unusual concert experience. She shares her insights into interpreting Beethoven's works on the historic piano. https://olgapashchenko.com...
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Dina König-the queen of baroque hearts
In this episode I was lucky having the opportunity to talk to one of the most amazing personalities I have met in my life. Dina König, now Picon, used to be a brilliant singer and is now a Tramway driver and a happy person. We talked about the hardships of the road as a professional musician and...
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"There's a room full of people" - What motivates you to go on stage?
Why do we become musicians? This profession is a complicated package of things, it's not just about playing or singing as fast and loud as you can. What is the need and purpose that drives us on stage to perform in front of people.? I asked my colleagues the exact same question and the answers…
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The Survival of Classical Music with Andrew Burn: TAR, Transparency, Activism in Music
My guest is bassoonist Andrew Burn. Andrew is the co-founder of a show that explores the different sides of freelance life, "Surviving classical music." Andrew also has a YouTube channel and an online workshop. Follow him and enjoy his fantastic high level content.…
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earlymusicsources.com with Elam Rotem
My guest today is Elam Rotem. He became known through his YouTube channel earlymusicsources.com and his group "Profeti della Quinta".In this episode we talk about the problems of being an artist in the modern post-Corona era, discuss the issue of sight-reading and improvisation in public, and…
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The history of female composers
The REMA Award-winning early music podcast (in)sight-reading enlightenment would like to support REMA's great initiative and is preparing a special episode to be aired on Early Music Day. In this episode of the podcast, we explore the connection of eras in the context of diversity. Our guests -...
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L'Ambiance va être chouette the famous early music cartoon book is here!
my guest today is Vincent Flückiger a lutenist, artist and author of a popular comic book about the lives of early musicians. We will play a dance by Michel Praetorius and a beautiful piece from the manuscript known as the "Carlo G." collection. Here is some more information about this manuscript...
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A history of electronic musical instruments in Switzerland
Today is a special episode of our show in every way. First, let me introduce my guest co-host, composer Dakota Wayne. https://neo.mx3.ch/dakotawayne His incredible approach and curiosity greatly enhance the show. Our guest today is the founder of the electronic instruments collection in Fribourg...
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Historical keyboards with Catalina Vicens
Today I interview Catalina Vicens, Visiting Professor: harpsichord and research, curator of the San Colombano Museum and its famous collection of historical keyboard instruments. Catalina is a specialist in a wide range. Research, creativity and the wish to communicate have led Catalina Vicens to...
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The Oboe Gift/Ivan Podyomov
Today is the last day of 2022 and Sebastien and I are talking to a very special guest, the principal oboist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Ivan Podyomov. Ivan is a successful oboist in the field of classical and historical music. Today he will reveal his secrets and share his experiences…
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Christmas with the Casulana Lute consort
Merry Christmas dear friends! A surprise song at the end of this episode! Today I interview the Casulana Lute Consort. It is an Early Music ensemble based in Basel, Switzerland. The members met at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis and share the vision to revitalize lute consort music. Their...
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“Bicinia” for two podcasters/Tim Karweick
Hello dear friends! We are happy to announce that we have been awarded at the Rema Awards in the nomination “Media piece of the year”! Thank you to everyone who supported us and made this dream come true! In this episode, my guest is another podcast maker, German tenor Tim Karweick. I was happy…
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The wife of Telemann
My guest today is Taya König-Tarasevich, a flutist who lives in Germany and leads an early music ensemble "La Verita". https://www.veritaensemble.com https://www.tayakoenigtarasevich.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxL16vza12E4R40P_1aloJg/featured We will listen to some rain, drink tea, play...
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Tous les matins du monde with François Lazarevitch/Air de cour and its ornaments
Thank you for joining us for the last 3 seasons! It's hard to believe, but we are starting a new season. We are excited about the upcoming episodes! We continue our conversation about the context of time, the experience of the audience, and the structure of a concert programme. François plays a...
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Evening tea with François Lazarevitch: music of the sign
This is the first part of the episode with flute and bagpipe player, founder of the ensemble Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien François Lazarevitch and the last episode of season 3. Thank you for following us and listening to the podcast! We look forward to the next season with many inspiring...
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"The past is a foreign country"/Rediscovering Consciousness in Early Music with Elizabeth Kenny
Today I had an inspiring conversation with a Royal Academy professor, lutenist Elizabeth Kenny. We talked about the lecture she gave at the Basel lute Days conference. We tried to find a way to connect early music and its discourse with the modern reality of the #blacklifesmatter and #metoo...
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Conservatory, microtonality, overtone flute and Quantz/Erik Bosgraaf
Our guest today is the outstanding recorder player Erik Bosgraaf. https://www.erikbosgraaf.com Erik is a visiting professor at the Krakow Academy of Music in Poland and gives master classes all over the world. He also teaches the famous recorder class at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, where he...
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Historical dance and its context/late 18th century lifestyle with Les Soirées Amusantes
One may ask: How is the subject of historical dance related to the main theme of our podcast, namely sight-reading? In our humble opinion, this connection is close and long lasting, and is very much determined by the context of the period and its surroundings. And why? Listen to our episode with...
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Audio design/digital art/virtual reality and its development today
Did you know that in virtual reality you can create your own worlds, clothes and anything you dream of? In this episode, we talk with young audio designer Tim Shatnyy, who also creates digital art. You'll hear our improvisation with Sebastien on piano, Darina on a Renaissance transverse flute…
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The WAR /interview with musicians from Ukraine
Today's episode is a series of interviews with Ukrainian musicians now living in Switzerland. Some of them fled the war, others settled here and decided to stay. Among them is a German musician who helped his friends get their parents out of Ukraine during the war. They are all my friends and it...
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Unwanted refinement/interview with flutist Barthold Kuijken
In today's interview we talk to a Belgian musician, an eminent flute player, researcher and professor Barthold Kuijken. Barthold visited Basel as part of a conference dedicated to historical flutes of the 19th century. Sebastien and I were pleased to hear in this episode not only the…
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About this show
Let's take a closer look behind the concert stage and into the fascinating world of historical performance. I'm your host - traverso player and curator Darina Ablogina, together we will explore how musicians approach the music of the past: from original sources and period instruments to questions of style, aesthetics, and interpretation. A thoughtful and curious space where research meets artistry, inviting both experienced musicians and passionate listeners to discover Early Music from a new perspective.
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