The Gould Standard

A conversational podcast about the arts, culture, and contemporary society.

We talk with artistic heroes working to create a more inclusive and mindful world, hear their incredible stories, and get to know what makes them tick. Our guests are leaders in a wide range of fields, nationalities, and lived experience, including musical composers and performers, painters, poets, filmmakers, actors, dancers, broadcasters, and more.

The Gould Standard

  • Sondra Radvanovsky: Opulently Operatic
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    Sondra Radvanovsky: Opulently Operatic
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    Sondra Radvanovsky is one of the great dramatic sopranos of our time, a singing actress who has thrilled audiences around the world in her performances of Verdi’s operas as well as mastering the virtuoso bel canto repertoire. But this down-to-earth diva defies every operatic stereotype – she is warm, open and generous, enlightening us on the way we think of the word “diva” itself. Join us for this inside look at Sondra’s career, the impact of Covid cancellations and her unlikely emergence as a podcast queen in her own right. A treat for newcomers to opera and seasoned aficionados alike.

  • Hilary Hahn: Her Brave New World
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    Hilary Hahn: Her Brave New World
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    Hilary Hahn is one of the most beloved violinists in the world, an artist whose musicianship, passion and brilliance has earned her devoted fans everywhere. Still, she is so much more – a strong, visionary woman, a role model, and an artist who looks to the future. In this candid conversation, Hilary talks about her early life and career, staying active and engaged through the pandemic, her commitment to commissioning new music, her engagement with artificial intelligence and even her happy encounter with Mr. Rogers.

  • Philippe Starck: Dreams Within Design
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    Philippe Starck: Dreams Within Design
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    Philippe Starck is a force of nature in the world of creativity. He pioneered the concept of Democratic Design – the notion that design and creativity should make life better for as many people as possible. His energy, imagination and questioning have resulted in thousands of creations from household objects, eco-friendly homes, a space habitation module to Steve Jobs’ mega-yacht. Join us as he shares his passionate commitment to community, advancing evolution and candid revelations about the early experiences that shaped his boundless drive to create.

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