Piano Beautiful Stories Podcast
Welcome to “Piano Beautiful Stories.” In each episode, you’ll hear compelling interviews, remarkable stories, and I’ll read from my own memoir, In Duet with God: The Story of a Lifelong Friendship. Please consider supporting Piano Beautiful Stories. Your donation will help me bring these inspiring tales to many. Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy the podcast!
Also available on iTunes and Stitcher
Also available on iTunes and Stitcher
In Episode 1, Jessica reveals why she loves to play the piano. But more than that, what she's realized in contemplating her love of music, is that the seeds of our destinies are often planted at the very beginning. Piano selections include: Mozart's Sonata in A Major (1st movement); Bach's Minuet; Jessica's piano arrangements and improvisations.
In Episode 2, Jessica describes the pivotal moment when she realized that she had to write her memoir, In Duet with God, which would ultimately be honored with an Illumination Book Award. Episode 2 includes the music: "Il Est Ne Le Divin Infant," a French carol dedicated to the baby Jesus; "O Salutaris Hostia," a timeless hymn; and "Kyrie" from
The Missa Criolla, one of the most beloved pieces of sacred music.
The Missa Criolla, one of the most beloved pieces of sacred music.
In Episode 4, Jessica recalls a remarkable conversation with a woman in her 90's, who shared a cherished and poignant memory of her time in Poland. Piano music selections include: "Dark Eyes," "O Salutaris Hostia,"
"It's a Small World," "Schindler's List," and "Amazing Grace."
"It's a Small World," "Schindler's List," and "Amazing Grace."
Episode 5 features an interview with Jessica Roemischer by Gary Goldberg on his "In The Spirit" Radio Show. Jessica speaks about what inspired her to write her award-winning memoir, and then shares a remarkable story confided in her by a Vietnam Veteran. Piano music includes, "Moon River," Battle Hymn of the Republic," and "Let It Be."
In this intimate conversation with one of our greatest leaders, Frances Hesselbein reveals how a childhood experience led to her conviction that leadership is "to be, not to do.” Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Frances Hesselbein has been recognized across the political spectrum, and brings to us her inimitable wisdom.
Music selections include “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” and Dvorak’s “Going Home.”
For more about Frances Hesselbein, visit hesselbeininstitute.org
Music selections include “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” and Dvorak’s “Going Home.”
For more about Frances Hesselbein, visit hesselbeininstitute.org