http://www.dw.de/dw/0,,7455,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss 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. This 15-minute radio portrait features a new "inspired mind" every week. en 2012 DW-WORLD.DE, Deutsche Welle Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:35:43 GMT Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:35:43 GMT http://www.dw.de/image/0,,1743528_10,00.jpg http://www.dw.de/dw/0,,7455,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss no clean DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle podcasts@dw-world.de 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. This 15-minute radio portrait features a new "inspired mind" every week. 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. This 15-minute radio portrait features a new "inspired mind" every week. 30 http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15288825,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15288825,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss This week in the final edition of "Inspired Minds," the man behind the series Breandáin O’Shea, talks to colleague Helen Seeney about some of the highlights of the 500 episodes. Over the last nine years, "Inspired Minds" guests have included, Jessye Norman, Joan Sutherland, Elliot Carter, Frank Mc Court, André Previn, Roddy Doyle, Susan Sonntag, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch and Sting. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15288327,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15288327,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss This week renowned pianist Murray Perahia talks about his special relationship to the music of Beethoven and Bach. The musician has embarked on an ambitious project to edit the complete Beethoven piano sonatas for the Henle Urtext Edition. Murray Perahia was a guest at this year’s Beethoven Festival, held in the city of Beethoven's birth, Bonn. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15287837,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15287837,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss Today we continue our conversation with Jean-Guihen Queyras, where the cellist tells us about the role of his instrument in chamber music. Jean-Guihen has been principal cellist of France's "Ensemble Intercontemporain" and he is today, a member of the "Arcanto Quartet," where he performs with renowned soloists Tabea Zimmermann, Antje Weithaas and Daniel Sepec. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15287347,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15287347,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss Queyras' recording of Bach's cello suites in 2008, turned out to be one of the turning points in the cellist career, after major publications declared it "CD of the month." The musician was solo cellist of the "Ensemble Intercontemporain," and has given several world premieres. Alongside his thriving solo career, Jean-Guihen is a member of the renowned "Arcanto Quartet." Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 3 Oct 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15286164,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15286164,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss Crisp has worked alongside cinematographers such as Conrad L. Hall and John Bailey and esteemed directors the likes of Dennis Hopper and Martin Scorsese. Titles restored under his direction include "Funny Girl," "On the Waterfront" and the Scorsese 1976 classic - "Taxi Driver." Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15285615,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15285615,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss The bandoneon is best known through the music of tango. This week we continue our conversation with one of the world’s leading bandoneon players Per Arne Glorvigen. We find out more about what makes a performance of tango music authentic and why classical musicians the world over, now enjoy performing this very special repertoire. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15285115,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15285115,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss The bandoneón is similar to the concertina and particularly popular in Argentina, although it does have it’s origins in Germany. Glorvigen is one of the worlds leading players. He has performed with some of the world’s best musicians including the Alban Berg Quartet and Gidon Kremer. This week he tells us more about the unique qualities of this special instrument. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15284596,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15284596,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss Lupu specializes in the music of his native Rumania and Eastern Europe, and is regarded as one of the world's leading performers of George Enescu's music. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:24 Mon, 5 Sep 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15284092,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15284092,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss This week an Inspired Minds' classic, with the renowned Irish writer Roddy Doyle. His novels include "The Commitments," "The Woman Who Walked into Doors" and "Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha" which won the Booker Prize, Britain's highest literary award, in 1993. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15283478,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15283478,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss As one of Britain's principal sculptural artists, Logan’s work is renowned for its flair, fantasy and challenging convention. He has worked across the fields of sculpture, stage design, festivals and interior design. His message to the world is - "Art can be discovered anywhere." In 1972 he established the"Alternative Miss World," a beauty pageant not about beauty, but transformation. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:22 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15282832,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15282832,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss The Glaswegian filmmaker's credits include the documentaries "Orders of Love" and "The Holocaust Tourist." Benstock’s latest film "The British Guide to Showing Off" follows the mounting of the Alternative Miss World Show and is interwoven with the events history - the rise, fall and rediscovery - of both the event and the artist at its centre, Andrew Logan. Producer: Breandáin O'Shea Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:22 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15282314,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15282314,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss Born and raised in a Palestinian village in Israel, Sameh Zoabi is a graduate of Tel Aviv University and New York's Columbia's School of the Arts. His short film"Be Quiet," was honoured by the Cinefondation at the Cannes Film Festival. His feature debut, "Man Without a Cellphone" is a humorous take on the social milieu of a Palestinian village inside Israel. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 8 Aug 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15281809,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15281809,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss Recently the Israeli film "Restoration" took out the top award at the Czech Republic's annual Karlovy Vary International Film festival. Prior to this, the film’s screenwriter Erez Kavel was awarded the prize for "Best Screenplay" at the Sundance Film Festival. "Restoration" is a moving portrayal of modern Israeli society through the eyes of an antiques restorer. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 1 Aug 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15160070,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15160070,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss Canadian Aaron Houston has written and directed several short films including the titles "Rousing Doug" and "Two theories, one stone," which have won him numerous accolades. He has just completed his first feature film as writer/director of the comedy "Sunflower Hour," which premiered at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and won the Independent Camera Award. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15159498,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15159498,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss Over the last 25 years, John Malkovich has appeared in more than 70 motion pictures including, "Empire of the Sun," "The Killing Fields," "Dangerous Liaisons" and of course "Being John Mailkovich. " But it is about his role as a fashion designer, that he talks to Breandáin O'Shea in this week's Inspired Minds. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15158920,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15158920,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss Is water a human right? One country that has already enshrined the right to water in its constitution is South Africa. Rolfe Ebehardt has had twenty years of experience in water policy, primarily in South Africa, but also in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Lesotho. Interview:Nathan Witkop/ Rolfe Ebehardt Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15158365,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15158365,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss Deutsch Welle just hosted its annual Global Media Forum where the focus this year was on Human Rights. Among the guests was the documentary filmmaker, U Roberto Romano. His latest film "The Harvest," examines the lives of migrant children in America, a project that was strongly supported by renowned actor Eva Longoria. Producer: Breandáin O'Shea Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 4 Jul 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15157813,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15157813,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss Deutsch Welle just hosted its annual Global Media Forum where the focus this year was on Human Rights. Among the guests was the filmmaker, U Roberto Romano, one of the world’s most respected investigative documentary makers. Among his recent films are "Dark Side of Chocolate," a documentary on slavery in the West Africa cocoa trade, and "The Harvest," which is about migrant children in America. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:21 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15010325,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15010325,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss This week the legednadry pianist Paul Badura Skoda remisies on his long and illustrious career. He recalls his performances with the conductors Wilhelm Furtwängler and Herbert von Karajan, his musical duo with celebrated violinist David Oistrach and his work with many contemporary composers, including the renowned Frank Martin, with whom he recorded his piano concerti. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15009253,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15009253,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss The Canadian film director and writer, has contributed to the creation of more than 30 independent short films. His latest feature film "Familiar Ground" is a deceptively simple but powerful sibling drama, with plenty of laughs. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15008515,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15008515,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss Cotterill's crime novels feature the reluctant hero Dr Siri, the National Coroner in the Republic of Laos after the Communist empowerment in 1975. The author has worked on various UNESCO projects teaching English, and one such project took him to Laos, a country that remains close to heart today and the setting for his books. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:24 Mon, 6 Jun 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15007958,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15007958,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss In this week’s Inspired Minds Hélène Grimaud talks about a project that has remained close to her heart - the Wolf Conservation Center she founded in the US. She also tells about the health hazards soloists face when constantly on the road and how sometimes she wishes music critics would focus more on her playing, then on the color of her concert outfit. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 30 May 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15007459,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15007459,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss In Inspired Minds this week, the internationally-acclaimed soloist Hélène Grimaud, tells us about her special relationship to Beethoven's music, her frequent frustration as she tries to create the ultimate legato line on the piano and how she loves the independent qualities of the piano. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 23 May 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15006933,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15006933,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss A native of Australia, Cathy Milliken came to Europe in the late 70s for post -graduate studies in oboe. As a founding member of "Ensemble Modern", she worked alongside composers the likes of Peter Eötvös, Frank Zappa and Karlheinz Stockhausen. Cathy herself has been composing prolifically since 1990. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:22 Mon, 16 May 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15006240,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss http://www.dw-world.de/dw/episode/0,,15006240,00.html?maca=en-podcast_inspired-minds-947-xml-mrss As a founding member of "Ensemble Modern," Cathy worked with leading musicans the likes of Pierre Boulez, Frank Zappa and Karlheinz Stockhausen. Her own compositions include works for theatre and radio, operas and installations. Since 2007 Cathy Milliken has been the director of Zukunft@BPhil – the education department of the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra. Inspired Minds DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 15:23 Mon, 9 May 2011 16:30:00 GMT