Classical Fix
Rosie Holt
Feb 5, 2024
Guest comedian Rosie Holt joins Linton Stephens to discuss diverse topics including a statue of Stalin, online comments, using music in comedy, and their opinions on classical music. They also reminisce about 'The Big Country' film, explore the storytelling in music, and discuss their evolving perceptions of a piece of music. Lastly, they delve into the emotions of the Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar and the concept of romantic friendships.
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Quick takeaways
- Rosie Holt appreciates the conversation-like quality and interplay between different instruments in Julie Braga Santos' concerto for strings, likening it to the epic countryside and wholesome love of the film 'The Big Country'.
- J.S. Bach's piece for organ in G major evokes raw and primitive emotions for Rosie Holt, reminding her of her own experiences in terrible temp jobs, and she appreciates how the music can make mundane tasks feel significant.
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Concerto for Strings by Julie Braga Santosh
Rosie Holt, an actor and comedian, reflects on a concerto for strings by Portuguese composer Julie Braga Santosh. She likens the piece to the 1950s film 'The Big Country', evoking feelings of epic countryside and wholesome love. Rosie appreciates the conversation-like quality of the music, particularly the interplay between different instruments.
