A podcast dedicated to exploring the incredible consistency of human response throughout the centuries. Looking at music and literature, Maurice Walters (educationalist and author) and Christopher Sparkhall (composer and musical director) explore creative reactions to some of the most pressing problems and stimuli of the human condition.
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A podcast dedicated to exploring the incredible consistency of human response throughout the centuries. Looking at music and literature, Maurice Walters (educationalist and author) and Christopher Sparkhall (composer and musical director) explore creative reactions to some of the most pressing problems and stimuli of the human condition.
From the terrifying illustrations of the ladybord books of our youth to the animated features of today, fairytales not only inspire and direct children but also become valuable artefacts of the cultures who created them.
Today's discussion looks at the literary works of the Brothers Grimm as well as Hans Christien Anderson and then takes in the extraordinary and evocative musical compositions of Schubert and Delius.
First recorded on 27th February 2025.
Lines and Dots
A podcast dedicated to exploring the incredible consistency of human response throughout the centuries. Looking at music and literature, Maurice Walters (educationalist and author) and Christopher Sparkhall (composer and musical director) explore creative reactions to some of the most pressing problems and stimuli of the human condition.