Classical Music Podcasts

Crushing Classical is a series of interviews with classical musicians who are forging unique paths with their talent, creating their own artistic fulfillment and financial comfort, and finding ways to thrive. I celebrate these brave people who are taking routes outside of traditional orchestral or academic employment! As always, I invite you to listen for […]

Mindy Heusel offers her highly enjoyable musical Perspective, including selections that include music by late 20th-century and 21st-century composers, music from movie soundtracks, and world and folk music.

Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.

Composer and conductor Steve Danielson interviews other living composers to learn about their journeys, successes, and learning experiences. Each episode features an interview with the composers about their lives plus a review of 4 of their pieces (including audio!). To become a guest, or to suggest one, email moveabledo@gmail.com.

Composers Datebook™ is a daily two-minute program designed to inform, engage, and entertain listeners with timely information about composers of the past and present. Each program notes significant or intriguing musical events involving composers of the past and present, with appropriate and accessible music related to each.

Each week, a curated selection of historical 78 RPM recordings of mostly popular music, with a radio drama thrown in at the end.

Cris Cohen interviews professional musicians to get the stories behind every beat, chord, and lyric.

In a unique weekly podcast, Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career. The music chosen by our guests is woven into the […]

Building a Library: a guide to the best recordings of the greatest classical music. Each week an expert and enthusiast brings along a wide range of recordings of a well-known piece. They explore the music and the different ways of performing it, ending with a recommendation for your library

A podcast that explores classical music’s relevance in our modern lives. Conductor Devin Patrick Hughes will share with you stories and conversations with musicians, composers, and artistic entrepreneurs that aim to unite us into one symphonic world. New episodes every other Monday.

Husband, father and musician, Granger Smith discusses matters of faith, family, music and the outdoors, while spreading messages of integrity, honor, truth, and restoration grounded in a Christian worldview. This podcast is meant to provide light for the seekers, hope for the bleak, fuel for the motivated, encouragement for the steadfast, and restoration for the […]

Choral Chihuahua is a podcast in which British choral directors chat about things that matter to them: composers they love, points of technique, classic but also niche choral works, other groups and singers they admire. With a light touch, Eamonn Dougan, Robert Hollingworth and now also Nicholas Mulroy chew the choral cud about how (and […]

This page is dedicated to driving a conversation for choral musicians with the PHILOSOPHY of Choral Music at the heart of every post and podcast episode. Topics will be wide ranging from the technical aspects of our jobs and careers all the way to the artistic interpretations and values that make us who we are […]

Talking to “Blue Collar” and independent creatives of all kinds.

Stay on top of what’s happening in the arts community here in the Valley. KBACH’s Greg Kostraba interviews talented musicians, conductors, and other arts leaders who visit the Phoenix area or call it home.

Sermons, services and reflections from Westminster Abbey and lectures on issues of faith, ethics, politics and public policy-making from the Westminster Abbey Institute.

Podcast by Classically Black Podcast

Weekly conversations about classical music with leading musicians and writers

Naxos Classical Spotlight explores the world of classical music. Along the way host Raymond Bisha shares the stories about the music, and the musicians who make it.

Hands on practical advice for working in music and the performing arts, with insights from industry guests. The podcast is hosted and soundtracked by students from Leeds Conservatoire and put together with their input from start to finish. Brought to you by Leeds Conservatoire’s Employability & Enterprise Team. For more information see https://leedsconservatoire.ac.uk/about-us/progression-portal/

The stage is dark, but the conversation is just beginning. Welcome to Utah Symphony | Utah Opera’s Ghost Light podcast, a behind the curtain look into the world of classical music and opera and the artists who make it. Hosted by Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson. Produced and edited by Robert Bedont.

The Conductor’s Podcast is a space created for conductors and musicians who are curious and interested in learning more about the profession, crafts, industry, and business. The host Chaowen Ting, founder of Girls Who Conductor, has mentored hundreds of conductors from across the globe. She created the Conductor’s Podcast to share all the behind the […]

A weekly sequence of words and music from St Martin-in-the-Fields

Go behind the scenes of The Atlanta Opera through in-depth interviews, thoughtful series, and informative (and witty) Opera 101s.

Local programming from southern R.I. & southeastern CT.‘s classical station

The Rockford Symphony Orchestra Podcast aims to inform about our upcoming events and give insight into the behind-the-scenes happenings at the RSO.

Dig into the lyrics of classic rock songs and the storytellers that created them in “Behind The Song,” a podcast of essays by The Drive’s Janda Lane. Hear what was happening behind the scenes while some of the most iconic songs in rock history were being written.

Hosted by La Cieca, cultural doyenne at parterre box, the queer opera zine.

Every week on Performance Today™, Bruce Adolphe re-writes a familiar tune in the style of a classical composer. We get one of our listeners on the phone, and our caller listens to Bruce play his Piano Puzzler™. They then try to do two things: name the hidden tune, and name the composer whose style Bruce […]

Hosted by BAST Training expect interviews and conversations to inspire and inform singing teachers and singers who want to teach. ABOUT BAST TRAINING We are here to help singers gain the knowledge, skills, understanding and qualifications required to be a great singing teacher. We can help you whether you are getting started or just have […]

Interviews and performances from inside the studios of Spokane Public Radio in Spokane, WA.

Your window into the top level of the Marching Percussion activity.

Discussion of what is of interest to me in the vast universe of music highlighting artists, composers and various musical styles.

From the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, PMEA’s Take Note will talk about the good things happening in music education with a special focus on Pennsylvania music education.

It’s time to put the arts on game! Hosts Lee Bynum, Paige Reynolds, and Rocky Jones are three Black, queer artists and pop culture aficionados, who are working every day to bring more diversity, equity, and inclusivity into the arts. Noted by The New York Times as one of the “Podcasts Opera Pros Tune To” […]

Busy Kids Love Music is a podcast for the whole family, brought to you by Carly Seifert, the creator of Busy Kids Do Piano. Join Carly as she explores musical styles, composers and terms. You’ll listen to loads of great music on the way!

America’s Talk Radio Show About Opera. Period.

Join us to hear musicians, conductors, composers, teachers, students and community members talk about their experiences with music and their views on the power of music education in our What’s Your Forte interview series. Bandology is a proud Canadian non-profit dedicated to more music for more kids, via education, collaboration and community. Find out more […]

“We live in a time I think not of mainstream, but of many streams, or even, if you insist upon a river of time, that we have come to a delta, maybe even beyond delta to an ocean which is going back to the skies.” -John Cage This quote, I believe, truly embodies the idea […]

Quick shout-outs of solidarity for music studio teachers with Christina: your “anytime” piano teacher friend

Music for the mature mind: Mike and Russ discuss recent classical and jazz releases from their secret mountain lair in Japan with audio samples. You’ll find something new to listen to each week with complete release info and streaming links to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Deezer. We’ve discussed more than 1,000 recordings in […]

Conductors – who are they, what do they do and how did they get to become a conductor? British conductor, Michael Seal conducts conversations with a distinguished list of conductors to find out all the answers. Each week, Michael interviews a conductor and discovers the journey each conductor has taken towards the conductors podium along […]

Welcome to STRUNG OUT. The show is an eclectic mix of topics ranging from music, to art, to themes of the day to the supernatural to how to better this world we live in. If you like interesting conversation, along with some original music, we got your back. Martin McCormack resides in Chicago. He is […]

Trumpeter Dave Douglas leads conversations with significant jazz artists on music, composition, improvisation, and concerts. Guests include Henry Threadgill, Miles Okazaki, and Jon Irabagon, among others. Presented by Douglas’ music company Greenleaf Music. All these episodes can be found at Greenleaf Music: greenleafmusic.com

BBC Radio 3’s Composer Of The Week is a guide to composers and their music. The podcast is compiled from the week’s programmes and published on Friday, it is only available in the UK.

This podcast discusses the goings on in the Fremont High School Vocal Music Department. Choral director Mark Harman, Elliott Lockwood, and seniors Megan Millard and Alexis Todd host this podcast with special guests and topics related to the FHS vocal music program.

This podcast aims to understand the creative process for experimental music by listening to new works and discussing them with their creators. Each episode focuses on one creator and their music. By understanding how and why they create can inform aspiring creatives and help audiences better understand and navigate experimental music.

Welcome to YourClassical Storytime from American Public Media, offering classic stories with a classical twist. Each episode features our storytellers recounting childhood favorites along with related classical music.

Discussions on mindful music-making, efficient practice, and building a purposeful career with the performers, pedagogues, and innovators who are shaping the classical music world today! The Mind Over Finger Podcast is a resource for knowledge, insight, tips, tricks, and inspiration for musicians interested in learning more about practicing mindfully, performing optimally, and getting more intentional […]

Ever wanted to take a closer look at the music of Beethoven? The Beethoven Files might make that a little easier. This podcast takes a look at some of the composer’s most interesting and famous works.

Hi, welcome. Come, take a seat. let’s talk about classical music and film. One note too many is a podcast by a classical, chorale, and film music and enthusiast, and I started this to share my enthusiasm on these two areas. New episodes are released every two weeks, but as and when we’re excited, we’ll […]

Matthew Sweet’s weekly look at music for the screen

For over 25 years Cinematic Sound Radio has been playing the very best soundtrack music from film, TV and video games. We feature music from the golden age classic scores of the 30, 40 and 50s, the retro silver age scores from the 60s and 70s, all the way through to the 80s, 90s and […]

Sticky Notes is a classical music podcast for everyone, whether you are just getting interested in classical music for the first time, or if you’ve been listening to it and loving it all your life. Interviews with great artists, in depth looks at pieces in the repertoire, and both basic and deep dives into every […]

An Urban Music Education Podcast hosted by Eric and Justin. They provide tips and strategies through honest discussions about their experience teaching music in an Urban setting. The goal is to provide a positive and solution-based narrative to create more effective, compassionate and culturally relevant music educators.

The podcast about contemporary microtonal and xenharmonic music, launched by Sevish and led by Stephen Weigel.

The Made to Parade podcast is an accompaniment to the book of the same name. Just like the book, the podcast promotes positive stories about the marching band scene in Northern Ireland and the rest of Great Britain. It provides a positive narrative and an inside look at what being a member of a marching […]

John Banther takes classical music fans behind the scenes with interviews, deep dives, and analysis. Episodes released bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Produced by WETA Classical in Washington, D.C.

The music you need, before you know you need it. Proudly broadcasting from the heart of Portland, OR.

We are musicians, composers, engineers, teachers and students alike. The path of a musician can be challenging and uncertain but it can also be enriching and great fun! This is the path we chose and we are here as your resource. Explore theory, history, ear training, technique, special topics and overall musicianship.