Charles Parsons's guest appearances

Charles Parsons

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CVC 303 - Nonprofit Accounting

Inside Opera

CVC 307 - Facilities Management

The Juice With Judi Diamond

Kilcullen Diary

The Common Room

James Allen

Rufus Wainwright

Morris Robinson

Anthony Roth Costanzo

Janai Brugger

Gregory Spears

Naomi André

Nicole Cabell

Laura Kaminsky

Cori Ellison

Kennedy Brown

Naomi Andre

Thomas Hase

Connie Grubbs

Stephen Lawless

OwlTail

In Episode 1 of our ‘Pioneering Podcast’ series, we invite you to delve into stories of the North East of England’s industrial past. Working in partnership with Ruth Baldasera, The Common Room present our very first podcast themed on the eminent engineer, Charles Parsons. Charles became an associate member of the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers in 1886, before joining formally in 1889. The Common Room’s archive and collection includes the Institute’s transactions, to which Charles contributed. Head to our website to explore images linked to this podcast: https://thecommonroom.org.uk/programme/explore-online/pioneering-minds-podcasts/

In Episode 1 of our ‘Pioneering Podcast’ series, we invite you to delve into stories of the North East of England’s industrial past. Working in partnership with Ruth Baldasera, The Common Room present our very first podcast themed on the eminent engineer, Charles Parsons. Charles became an associate member of the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers in 1886, before joining formally in 1889. The Common Room’s archive and collection includes the Institute’s transactions, to which Charles contributed. Head to our website to explore images linked to this podcast: <a href="https://thecommonroom.org.uk/programme/explore-online/pioneering-minds-podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecommonroom.org.uk/programme/explore-online/pioneering-minds-podcasts/</a>

Pioneering Minds - Episode 1

John Launius

Justifiably Judi Podcast Episode 2.25.20Interview with John Launius, author of "The Life and Times of Missouri's Charles Parsons:  Between Art and War"Charles Parsons is barely mentioned in history books.  Until now.  Thanks to almost a decade of research and unearthed objects, John Launius gives us the life of a man who may well have been the man that helped end the Civil War.

Justifiably Judi Podcast Episode 2.25.20 Interview with John Launius, author of "The Life and Times of Missouri's Charles Parsons: Between Art and War" Charles Parsons is barely mentioned in history books. Until now. Thanks to almost a decade of research and unearthed objects, John Launius gives us the life of a man who may well have been the man that helped end the Civil War.

John Launius Sheds Light On Unsung American Hero, Charles Parsons

Show notes:Giuseppe Verdi’s OtelloAida, Madama Butterfly, The Barber of Seville were featured in the 1952 seasonParsons references Samson et Delilah with Claramae Turner &amp; Kurt BaumParsons tells a legend involving Kurt Baum in a Metropolitan Opera production of Il TrovatoreParsons references Act II of Tosca (“Quanto?”)Fausto Cleva was the conductor of Cincinnati Summer Opera for 29 years at the ZooLucia di Lammermoor was performed in Cincinnati Opera’s 1954 seasonParsons mentions The Medium by Gian Carlo MenottiAlms Hotel is a historic Cincinnati hotel (and now a residential apartment building)Parsons mentions the Vienna State Opera Ballet performing Bartok’s The Miraculous Mandarin with the Cincinnati Symphony during the Opera’s season at the Cincinnati ZooSherrill Milnes, baritoneThe tenor Parsons criticizes is named Eddy RuhlSea Thorn by Henry Humphreys is based on the story of PhaedraParson quotes a section from George Santayana’s A Sense of BeautyNell Rankin, mezzo-sopranoAnthony Stivenelo provided costumes for many Opera productions in the Zoo daysThe Magic Flute at the Zoo featured sets from Indiana UniversityL'amore dei tre re ("The Love of the Three Kings") is an opera by Italo MontemezziParsons’ recommended operas:Best opera to start: CarmenBest opera for its simplicity: Madama ButterflyBest opera to portray everyday life: La BohèmeParsons is currently rereading the complete works of T.S. EliotParsons enjoys watching the National Geographic, SyFy and Food Network channelsParsons enjoys Thanksgiving at The Golden Lamb in Lebanon, OHCleo Laine’s recording of “Send in the Clowns”Parsons enjoyed learning Gregorian chant at CCM (University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music)

Show notes: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_Verdi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giuseppe Verdi</a>’s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otello" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Otello</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aida" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aida</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madama_Butterfly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Madama Butterfly</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Barber_of_Seville" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Barber of Seville</a> were featured in the 1952 seasonParsons references <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samson_and_Delilah_(opera)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samson et Delilah</a> with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claramae_Turner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Claramae Turner</a> &amp; <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Baum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kurt Baum</a>Parsons tells a legend involving Kurt Baum in a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Opera" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metropolitan Opera</a> production of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Il_trovatore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Il Trovatore</a>Parsons references Act II of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tosca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tosca</a> (“Quanto?”)<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fausto_Cleva" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fausto Cleva</a> was the conductor of Cincinnati Summer Opera for 29 years at the Zoo<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucia_di_Lammermoor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucia di Lammermoor</a> was performed in Cincinnati Opera’s 1954 seasonParsons mentions <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Medium" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Medium</a> by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gian_Carlo_Menotti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gian Carlo Menotti</a>Alms Hotel is a historic Cincinnati hotel (and now a residential apartment building)Parsons mentions the <a href="https://www.wiener-staatsoper.at/en/staatsoper/staatsballett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vienna State Opera Ballet</a> performing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A9la_Bart%C3%B3k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bartok</a>’s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Miraculous_Mandarin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Miraculous Mandarin</a> with the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Symphony_Orchestra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cincinnati Symphony</a> during the Opera’s season at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Zoo_and_Botanical_Garden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cincinnati Zoo</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherrill_Milnes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherrill Milnes</a>, baritoneThe tenor Parsons criticizes is named <a href="https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/2789651?autoplay=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eddy Ruhl</a>Sea Thorn by Henry Humphreys is based on the story of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaedra_(mythology)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phaedra</a>Parson quotes a section from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Santayana" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">George Santayana</a>’s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sense_of_Beauty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Sense of Beauty</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nell_Rankin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nell Rankin</a>, mezzo-sopranoAnthony Stivenelo provided costumes for many Opera productions in the Zoo days<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magic_Flute" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Magic Flute</a> at the Zoo featured sets from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_University" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indiana University</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27amore_dei_tre_re" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">L'amore dei tre re</a> ("The Love of the Three Kings") is an opera by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italo_Montemezzi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Italo Montemezzi</a>Parsons’ recommended operas:Best opera to start: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carmen</a>Best opera for its simplicity: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madama_Butterfly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Madama Butterfly</a>Best opera to portray everyday life: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_boh%C3%A8me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">La Bohème</a> Parsons is currently rereading the complete works of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._S._Eliot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T.S. Eliot</a>Parsons enjoys watching the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Geographic_(U.S._TV_channel)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Geographic</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syfy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SyFy</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_Network" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Food Network</a> channelsParsons enjoys Thanksgiving at <a href="https://www.goldenlamb.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Golden Lamb in Lebanon, OH</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daQwJXCi0eg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cleo Laine’s recording of “Send in the Clowns”</a>Parsons enjoyed learning <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_chant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gregorian chant</a> at CCM (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Cincinnati_%E2%80%93_College-Conservatory_of_Music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music</a>)

Charles Parsons: A Retrospective