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Beth Cohen and Plains FM 96.9 Christchurch New Zealand

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28 episodes

Happy
18/04/2026 | 27 mins.
Want to get happy, stay happy, celebrate being happy? Classical music can help.
A True Conversation : Beethoven Piano Concerto 4
01/04/2026 | 22 mins.
Imagine you’re holding a big glass mug of beer with a
handle.
If you have a real one nearby, even better.
Now imagine you’re surrounded by friends, family,
teammates.
You’ve just pulled off something difficult—something
you weren’t sure would work.
You swing that mug back and forth in celebration.
That feeling—EARNED joy FOUGHT FOR
VICTORY STRUGGLE and REDEMPTION—that’s
Beethoven
Happy
30/03/2026 | 27 mins.
Classical music can definitely affect our mood, support our feelings,
or strengthen our attitude towards life. Classical music can prolong the happy a little bit more.
Classical music can prolong the happy a little bit more.
Listening to particular classical pieces can draw us out of our darker moods and
lighten up our day. Classical music, using the New Zealand expressions, can bring us to that “she’ll be
right”, “no worries” attitude.
Let’s Argue The concerto
27/03/2026 | 26 mins.
We can learn from the musical concerto about the art of discussion and even how to argue better. Bach Piano Concerto in D minor will give us a sense of. Bqck and forth and beauty in the dialogue.
Let’s Agree Mozart Piano Concerto 21
12/03/2026 | 12 mins.
Let’s listen to Mozart’s Piano Concerto #21 where the argument is light and playful and the agreement is gloriously beautiful.

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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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