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37 episodes

Fate and Feeling
07/08/2026 | 26 mins.
How do we deal with the idea that our lives our fated and we have no power? How do we process our strong emotions? Classical music gives us an outlet.
War: Reality
05/08/2026 | 27 mins.
Lets get real. War is not a glorious fight for victory but just death and destruction, survival and grief. How does classical music in the 20th and 21st centuries depict war? Can we convince our world leaders through this music to just stop?!
We want Peace!
31/07/2026 | 23 mins.
Throughout history three simple words has said it all. Dona Nobis Pacem: Grant us Peace. How do classical composers show us how to ask for peace? Let's start from the very beginning....
War and glory
10/06/2026 | 21 mins.
War, what is it good for? Not much except for a lot of great orchestral music.
Power
26/05/2026 | 26 mins.
Want to feel stronger. Here is classical music that gives us power.

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Whether you are an experienced classical listener, new to classical, or don't like or listen to classical music, this show is for you. Hosted by Beth Cohen, an orchestra and concert bands conductor, and a music educator and consultant with a PhD in music education. Beth will help you to engage and connect with classical music in a deeper and exciting new way. Find Listen to this! on Plains FM 96.9 Canterbury New Zealand every other Sunday evening at 6:00 PM or on Apple podcasts and Spotify. Facebook: listentothis!@plainsfm

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