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10 July

Weekly SpinOn:
The Stages of Verdi

This week’s playlist traces the stages of Verdi’s development—from the fire of his early operas to the psychological depth of his late works. With Ernani, Il trovatore, Un ballo in maschera and Otello, all under the baton of Herbert von Karajan, we follow a composer in constant transformation. Otello marks…

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03 July

Weekly SpinOn:
Europe's Grand Courts

This playlist takes you on a musical journey through the royal courts of Europe. Each track comes from a different country and shows a different kind of royal tradition: the grace of Austria, the ceremony of England, the colour of France, and the proud history of Hungary. These pieces were…

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27 June

Weekly SpinOn:
The Maiden's Dance

The Maiden’s Dance is a playlist about dance — but not ballroom or ballet. The focus is on folk dances and music inspired by folk traditions. These pieces draw on rural rhythms, local stories, and traditional forms. Some are lively, others reflective, but all share a connection to music made…

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18 June

Weekly SpinOn:
The Age of Enlightenment

What does the Enlightenment sound like? The Enlightenment — or Age of Reason — was a period in the 17th and 18th centuries marked by a profound shift in how people understood the world. Thinkers like Voltaire, Kant, and Hume challenged tradition and authority, promoting reason, science, education, and individual…

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