Podcast of the Week: Joanna & The Maestro
Joanna Lumley isn’t just a travel host and an actress. In a series of podcast with her husband and composer Stephen Barlow, they weaved through music by Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini to Songbirds, Frank Sinatra, Arnold Schoenberg and the many more. Even Mongolian Throat Singing was mentioned, an ode from her travels in Asia.
Joanna Lumley isn’t just a travel host and an actress. In a series of podcast with her husband and composer Stephen Barlow, they weaved through music by Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini to Songbirds, Frank Sinatra, Arnold Schoenberg and the many more. Even Mongolian Throat Singing was mentioned, an ode from her travels in Asia.
Joanna Lumley and her husband Stephen Barlow invite you into their home for a fascinating, funny journey into their shared love of music.
You probably know Joanna Lumley, but you may not be aware that her husband Stephen Barlow is a famed conductor, composer and musician – and the pair of them are passionate about classical music.
On this, their new podcast, the pair welcome you into their home for a personal, fascinating and funny journey through a musical world.
Joanna is the enthusiastic amateur – asking the questions she’s always wanted to ask – and Stephen is The Maestro, providing the answers.
Who was better: Mozart or Beethoven?
Why do certain pieces of music make us feel a certain way? What do conductors actually do?
“Joanna Lumley’s latest podcast is an expression of her love for her husband. No one could ask better questions than her.” — Monica Tong, Asia Pacific editor-in-chief of Music Press Asia.
They also discuss the great composers and symphonies, and the often-remarkable stories behind them, all delivered in Joanna and Stephen’s unique, engaging and affectionate way.
Maybe you think classical music isn’t for you? Or you know a little and want to know more? Or perhaps it’s been a lifetime love?
Regardless, you definitely need to meet Joanna & The Maestro.
Listen to the podcast on iHeart radio, here.
