S7:7 E99: Persephone and the Promise of Spring

Happy first day of Spring! Happy feast of St. Joseph! Today we'll hear the magical, sad, beautiful story of Persephone and how she became the wife of Hades, God of the Underworld. Persephone's yearly return to the Earth promises not only a good harvest and a blooming spring but the ultimate hope of resurrection and immortality. This episode is also filled with beautiful immersive music and you'll hear why Katie thinks classical music (and art generally) should always be open for reinterpretation and creative engagement. 

 

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Spring 1 - Max Richter Vivaldi Recomposed

 

Story from Bullfinch's Mythology - Persephone and Cerce

 

Sound effects courtesy of FreeSound

 

Recommendation:

Niklas Liepe - GoldBergHain (Quodlibet on "Kraut und Rüben haben mich vertrieben")