Kismet - Snap Classic

About this episode

The episode explores the journey of two women seeking freedom on a small boat and the impact of a Hungarian composer.

Two women set sail on a tiny boat embarking on a journey to freedom that takes them across the globe. And a Hungarian composer dreams of changing the world… he did. This episode contains strong language, violence, and mentions suicide. Sensitive listeners please be advised. From Russia With Love Two women, a tiny boat, the wide-open ocean… and kismet. Elena has written a book about their adventure, called Talking to the Moon. You can read the story on the couple’s website . Produced by Liz Mak, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot. Gloomy Sunday Hungarian composer Rezső Seress dreamed of changing the world with his music. He did. Produced and scored by Davey Kim. Season 17 Episode 27 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

People in this episode

Hosts: Snap Judgment, PRX

Topics covered

• freedom journey
• music impact
• adventure
• Hungarian composer
• ocean travel
• strong language
• sensitive content

Keywords

• freedom
• ocean
• music
• adventure
• Hungarian composer
• strong language
• suicide

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Talking to the Moon

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