Thousand Miles˙Talks About Music

FM/AM Sat. 22:00-23:00

Introduction

Can Music Be a Peacemaker and salvation? A Sonic Journey Through Resistance, Refuge, and Renewal This program is intended for a global audience drawn to classical music, human stories, and the transformative power of sound. It resonates with listeners who are interested in how music can bear witness to conflict, offer refuge in times of crisis, and inspire renewal across cultures and generations. Whether seasoned classical music enthusiasts or curious newcomers, audiences will find in this sonic journey a deeply emotional and reflective experience that explores music’s role as a peacemaker and a source of salvation. The 2024 season builds on the 2023 series “Formosa Stories of 52 Music Messengers,” shifting focus to the past century of musical migration and cultural exchange in Taiwan. The series investigates: The lives and legacies of musicians, educators, and ethnomusicologists who came to Taiwan from abroad and shaped its musical identity The intertextuality between Eastern and Western music traditions The role of music in times of war, displacement, and social transformation The emotional and political power of music as a tool for peace, memory, and resistance Each episode is crafted as a standalone documentary, using a mobile studio approach to conduct interviews in diverse environments. The program incorporates eyewitness accounts, primary sources, and rare archival materials, offering a layered and investigative narrative structure.

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Thousand Miles˙Talks About Music

2026/01/17 (Sat) 22:00

Guest: Sophia Sagaradze

Topic: 20260117 · Across Destinies, Talking MusicInterview with Georgian/Danish Composer Prof. Sophia Sagaradze & Kinmen’s Guardian LionIn January and February, we begin our journey into the musical world of the South Caucasus—Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The melodies of this land carry ancient memories while responding to contemporary voices, opening the prelude to a year-long curation of peace music. Georgia, renowned for its flourishing musical culture and rich humanistic traditions, has produced generations of classical musicians. Our special guest is Prof. Sophia Sagaradze, a composer born in Georgia and later based in Denmark. Known for her avant‑garde and electronic sound creations, she currently teaches at the Copenhagen Academy of Music. Her representative works include BLOCKS (“my/your/Our Choice to develop world,” 2019), .hereafter., and .offshor.e.scape., all embodying a spirit of cross‑disciplinary exploration. This week’s Kinmen theme highlights a local cultural symbol—the Wind Lion God. With the concept of a “mobile studio,” the host visits the Kinmen Historical Folklore Museum to interview Director Lu Genzhen of the Kinmen Cultural Park Administration. Director Lu speaks of Kinmen’s six‑hundred‑year history of village communities and clan traditions, emphasizing that the Wind Lion God is the island’s spiritual guardian, resonating with Kinmen’s flourishing literary heritage. Juxtaposing these local voices with the creativity of an international compo

Thousand Miles˙Talks About Music

2026/01/10 (Sat) 22:00

Guest: Eka Chabashvili

Topic: 20260110 【A Thousand Miles, Talking About Music】"The Boundaries of Sound: The Sounds of Peace" SeriesInterview with Dr. Eka Chabashvili, a composer from the South Caucasus-Georgia

Thousand Miles˙Talks About Music

2026/01/03 (Sat) 22:00

Guest: Maka Virsaladze

Topic: January 3, 2026 A Thousand Miles, talks about music: "The Boundaries of Sound: Echoes of Peace" – Hearing the South Caucasus, GeorgiaBehind every journey of destiny lies a courageous story. Even if the seas dry up and the rocks crumble, the voice of peace will eventually be heard. In 2026, with "Hands united in peace" as our central theme, we curate a year-long peace music exhibition, "The Boundaries of Sound: Echoes of Peace."