Inspired Minds

Inspired Minds

From celebrated musicians and authors to renowned directors, painters and actors, Inspired Minds brings you of some of the world's most talented artists, interviewed while touring the continent. Broadcast on Sundays, this 15-minute radio portrait features a new “inspired mind” every week.

Sat Nov 15 19:45:00 EST 2008

“My first identifications and interest in otherness, if you like, was with Asian and Aboriginal culture, and only later wi... more

Sat Nov 08 19:45:00 EST 2008

Pintscher is one of Germany’s most exciting young composers, whose awards include first prize in the Hitzacker Composition... more

Sat Nov 01 20:45:00 EDT 2008

"When I was a young man I rebelled against the music of Beethoven. I needed to reach the age of 50 to really appreciate it... more

Sat Oct 25 20:45:00 EDT 2008

Among the highlights at Bonn’s Beethoven festival this year were two concerts featuring András Schiff and his own chamber ... more

Sat Oct 18 20:45:00 EDT 2008

This week the annual Frankfurt Book Fair is underway where the theme country Turkey. Moris Farhi was born in Turkey, and ... more

Sat Oct 11 20:45:00 EDT 2008

Around 100 million copies of Ken Follet’s books have been sold world-wide. His latest book "World Without End" is the long... more

Sat Oct 04 20:45:00 EDT 2008

Minette Walters latest thriller, “The Chameleon’s Shadow” has shot to the top of bestseller charts all over the world Cri... more

Sat Sep 27 20:45:00 EDT 2008

In this special programme we remember the late composer Mauricio Kagel, who died on September 18th. His compositions unive... more

Sat Sep 20 20:45:00 EDT 2008

The International Day of Peace provides an opportunity for individuals, organisations and nations to create practical acts... more

Sat Sep 13 20:45:00 EDT 2008

At just 33 Daniel Harding is already a well established name on the concert circuit. This week he appeared at Bonn’s Beeth... more

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