Classical Podcasts

Commentary from a Canadian context on a variety of music found in my personal collection of 45 rpm records. [itunes pic] What makes a teen idol? Looks? Talent? Great marketing? On this episode of the “What Is This?” podcast we’re looking at a handful of teen idols from the 50’s-70’s found in my own record […]

“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 […]

Trumpeter Seb Philpott and cellist Verity Simmons meet musicians, music industry insiders and music enthusiasts for informal, insightful and lighthearted chats. With some interviews conducted in the glory days before lockdown and others via the power of video conferencing apps, Seb and Verity take a snap shot of the eclectic lives of their guests whilst […]

Listen to veteran and active-duty members of the armed forces highlight their original music and tell stories of their service, as they work to spread their message and their music, to new fans.Operation Encore is a non-profit veterans organization that provides opportunities for veteran and active duty singer-songwriters and musicians to take their music to […]

Rethink music with The Listening Service. Tom Service presents a journey of imagination and insight, exploring how music works Listening to slow music, composing slow music and playing slow music – what happens when our music goes slow? Tom Service asks if going slow means making a chilled out, super-relaxed, concentration-free zone or if slow […]

This Podcast wants to expand the definition of a playlist and introduce people to new, old, and interesting artists of all types. To Explore the creative process in all endeavors and disciplines. Beyond the Playlist Noah Shark Robertson I am joined by drummer and record label owner Noah Shark Robertson to talk about his history […]

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. On today’s date in 1992, a new violin […]

Chill Pills are uplifting chillout albums, seamlessly mixed to deliver a dose of happiness with every listen. Curated from wide variety of instrumental and vocal chill out, downtempo, lounge and jazz, modern classical and ambient sounds. With this mix, I want to invite you to fall in love with a style of chillout music called […]

Chicago’s Classical and Folk Music Radio Streaming Online Fiesta pays tribute to the many female composers of Latin America. The post Celebration of Latin American Women Composers appeared first on WFMT.

This book is “not written for professional musicians, but for untaught lovers of the art”. It gives broad instruction on composers, styles, instruments, venues – and when to believe the critics. More great books at LoyalBooks.com

Chicago’s Classical and Folk Music Radio Streaming Online Arriving in France as one of the many Americans in Paris in the 1920s, La Belle Josephine, as she was called, became a national treasure for the French for half a century. The post The Art of Josephine Baker appeared first on WFMT.

SDAO is an opera podcast which takes an irreverent approach to the opera world. We create podcasts, mini-operas, memes, and live opera-coverage for the internet, and digital age. Mike and Jared return from their short summer break and try to make a dent in their fan-mail folder. How to start a conversation at an audition, […]

Jon Jacob talks to artists, writers, and audience members about classical music and the concert-going experience. Ahead of the LPO’s Summer Sessions on YouTube, Jon Jacob visits Henry Wood Hall in London to see how social distancing regulations have impact live music-making.

Series of programmes exploring film music Matthew Sweet marks the news of the death earlier this week of the great Italian film composer Ennio Morricone with a look back on his career and music with the Italian film expert Pasquale Iannone. The programme, which is a revised repeat of programme from 2014, includes film music […]

Introduce children to classical music in a fun and entertaining way. “Rhapsody” is an ancient word that means “songs stitched together”. The Greeks used to write long poems in praise of their heroes, and then take bits and pieces of those poems and string them together for performance. In music, a rhapsody is a free-form […]

Let’s Talk Off The Podium podcast features renowned and aspiring artists. The long list of guests include winners of Grammy Awards, the Pulitzer Prize, MacArthur Fellow​, Rome Prize, ASCAP Awards, WOMEX Awards, & the Polar Music Prize. The mission of this podcast is to create discussion on a variety of topics in music, culture, and […]

This page is dedicated to driving a conversation for choral musicians with the PHILOSOPHY of Choral Music at the hart 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 […]

Insight and opinion from leading figures in classical music. In this week’s Gramophone Podcast, Editor Martin Cullingford speaks to the Artistic Director of Voces8 about their fascinating new album ‘After Silence’ – it’s out on July 24, but several sections are already available to stream online – and about the forthcoming online choral festival from […]

Cover art by @bronterose on instagram! Souls at Sundown is an advice & music podcast hosted & posted biweekly on Fridays by Meghan Hughes. Hour long versions of the episodes are posted on https://www.patreon.com/meghanhughes. Tracklists for the songs played in each episode are on my Spotify @meghan160. *TRIGGER WARNING* In this episode, I discussed the […]

Explore and celebrate opera’s unique fusion of music and drama with Seattle Opera’s 101 series or any of our behind-the-scenes interviews. Founded in 1963, Seattle Opera presents both European classics and new works of American opera. Seattle Opera General Director Christina Scheppelmann spoke with Marketing Director Kristina Murti about the 2017 production of Madama Butterfly […]

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. Raymond Bisha introduces a new release of orchestral music by American composer Christopher Rouse, who died in September 2019. It’s a fitting tribute to one who led the […]

Our live afternoon series of “impromptu” music and conversation features some of today’s most sought-after musicians from around the world. Previous guests on Impromptu have included cellist Yo-Yo Ma, mezzo-soprano Joyce Di Donato, and author Salman Rushdie. Other guests have included Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, tenor Joseph Calleja, violinist Joshua Bell, and the vocal ensemble […]

Jen Randall, high school choir director and founder of Show Collective, interviews an array of educators and show choir professionals for your “professional development!” Randall and her guests discuss show choir, as well as pop culture, arts entertainment, and occasionally swap recipes. Aimed at directors, arrangers, choreographers and “show pros,” learn about show choir from […]

The Best of Classical Music from The City for Everyone Pianist and composer Stewart Goodyear joins Zev Kane this week In Conversation. They talk about his love of Beethoven and his “Sonatahons,” in which he performs the complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas in a single concert, his own compositions, and his experiences as a Black classical […]

“Spectrum West” is a weekly program exploring the music, arts, and humanities in western Wisconsin. Hosted by Al Ross, it’s heard weekly on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Ideas 88.3 WHWC-FM/Menomonie-Eau Claire and 88.7 WRFW-FM/River Falls, with a repeat broadcast at 7 p.m. Fridays on 89.7 WUEC-FM/ Eau Claire and 90.7 WVSS-FM/ […]

Every Monday and Friday at noon CT, the Houston Chamber Choir presents the With One Accord podcast, your one-stop shop for choral joy! Join us for Music Mondays with Artistic Director Robert Simpson as he presents favorite moments from past performances, get a glimpse into the personalities of the Houston Chamber Choir on Behind the […]

Relaxing and calm piano music you can use for studying, focusing or improving your concentration. Creative work, reading, coding and so on. Please, read this. Hello. If the podcast was helpful for you, I ask you to give some money to a charity. I truly believe we can make a better world with less cynicism […]

This Juilliard trained cellist gets real! Join Ariana for candid discussions about what it’s like to work in the classical music industry, as well as the ins and outs of maintaining a varied and balanced lifestyle. Ariana opens up the conversation with admired friends and colleagues in order to get their distinct perspectives – with […]

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. Donald Macleod and Anastasia Belina explore the lives and music of Augusta Holmès and Henri Duparc. Imagine creating a grand spectacle […]

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. On today’s date in 1919, the British composer […]

Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response. WQED-FM’s Anna Singer spoke with Marianne Cornetti about “Unstaged” – Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s online opera festival. Ms. Cornetti kicks off the Festival on Friday July 10th, but additional events run through July 26th – all on the Pittsburgh Festival Opera […]

CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO began as a three-hour film, TV and video game music radio program in 1996. It is now a podcast channel that hosts a variety of specialized programming covering all aspects of film, TV and video game music. CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO’s Flag Ship Show is still hosted and produced by Erik Woods and […]

Podcast by Oregon Music News One of the busiest, most productive and most versatile musicians around here is Farnell Newton. It’s been way too long since Farnell has visited the podcast…five years, even. Are we that old? I guess we are. He’s back as trumpeter, composer, producer and label owner. He had multiple working ensemble […]

This is a podcast From The Red House – the former home of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears. I’m Lucy Walker – join me, colleagues, and other guests for a monthly chat about all things Britten and Pears, but also music, culture, heritage in general – and anything else that might come up. Tune in […]

AT ITS (s)CORE is a bi-weekly podcast from Boston Lyric Opera centered around a single piece of music that sparks conversations between artists about their shared experiences in the process of making opera and living a life filled with music. Boston Lyric Opera Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists Brianna J. Robinson and Zaray Rodriguez […]

A weekly sequence of words and music from St Martin-in-the-Fields Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin’s, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin’s Voices for our fifth ‘virtual’ Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells. Organist – […]

So, you’re finishing school or you’ve signed a contract. While other new band directors are just trying to survive that first year, what can you do to thrive? Each episode will give you direct, usable information based on actual experiences relevant to your needs as a future or beginning band director. So grab your earbuds […]

Illuminating 60-second flights through the world of classical music with host and longtime NPR commentator Miles Hoffman. Produced by South Carolina Public Radio. Musicians tend to tell lots of stories about funny things that have happened on stage during concerts. Often the stories are about disasters or near-disasters, and to be honest, they usually seem […]

From Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam, and Justin Richmond. The musicians you love talk about their life, inspiration, and craft. Then play. Rick Rubin joins Questlove and crew on their Questlove Supreme podcast. They discuss Rick’s early Def Jam days, working with the Geto Boys, his process for taking on production work and so […]

Every Thursday, 88Nine’s Jordan Lee and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Piet Levy plug into Milwaukee’s music scene – concert announcements, new release, local artists breaking out and more. Piet and Jordan talk about a couple venues that are getting ready to open up their doors and and welcome in local bands.https://pabsttheater.org/event/chickenwireempire2020/

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 […]

Music Among Other Things (or MAOT) is exactly what it says on the tin – conversations rooted in music with a loosened leash. Music news, discovery, skits and hot takes are all common points on the agenda. TV & Film Music Supervisor Matt Biffa joins MAOT to discuss his work and career. His lengthy IMDB […]

We love this music. [2:01 PM] John Pitman BODY: Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, at 25, has already made a strong impression in the world of Baroque opera and beyond, with his powerful yet supple voice. The American countertenor, who has made several recordings (including contemporary music, such as by Kenneth Fuchs), specializes in 18th century music, […]

Ray Woodley, a local Palmerston North musician and musical personality, presents a “mixed bag of musical allsorts” each week. Each show is put together around a common theme, from simple variety programmes and “1 song, 2 artist” compilations, to songs about the moon… Showcasing Frank Sinatra

In celebration of the 50th anniversary season, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is releasing free podcasts of some of its finest performances from the past 50 years, each with an introduction by Co-Artistic Director David Finckel. On the final episode of the Phenomenal 50 we are pleased to present Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg […]

As You Like It (AYLI) is the result of a shared taste for quality electronic music, late nights and experiences that focus on cutting-edge sounds by today’s most driven artists, while striving for and acknowledging timelessness. Wonja Fairbrother is a DJ for the heads. She’s been quietly but steadily putting together mixes for years and […]

Each week Kendall, Molly, and Sarah disscuss, review, and reminisce about a different song from the Now! music catalog. This week, we discuss Aaliyah’s hit from the film, Romeo Must Die!. This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Classical music & Wine. Jill Mott & Emily Reese. The genus/family tree that is Vitis (grape vines) gets incredibly complex and in this episode, we’ll explore species of Vitis rarely discussed as it’s all about Vinifera these days (Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Mondeuse, etc.). We’ll also explore one of the legacies in classical music performing/composing/conducting. […]

The On The Radar Podcasts focuses on artists and studio performances coming to, through, and from the greater Midwest Regions! The On The Radar Podcast features music and interviews from artists coming to, through, and from the greater Midwest regions. While the podcast does skew to “heavier” music, Violent Bloom is a harmonic chamber pop […]

Podcast by Metropolitan Opera Guild What will opera look like, or sound like, in 10 years? 20 years? It’s hard to predict, but one thing is for sure: there’s a whole new generation of composers creating new innovations in expression, composition, and performance. For this episode of The Metropolitan Opera Guild Podcast, we have pulled […]

A couple of friendly conductors bantering about complex issues affecting the choral world. Richard and Eric essentially live out the Dunning-Kruger effect by talking about the Dunning-Kruger effect. They introduce the concept and land on an important question: To what degree do we recognize incompetence — not just in others, but in ourselves? Does it […]

The podcast about people who make cool music! BEYOND SYNTH is the best synth music chat show there is. Featuring artists and producers who make synthwave/new-retro/electronic music and much more!! We talk Music, games, movies, the 80s, and lots more while I play samples of the guests music. If you’d like to support the show, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The official F.M.M podcast! All of our interviews (including All Access) in podcast form for easy listening. Oscar-winning composer Rachel Portman is one of the most prolific composers working today. Her amazing filmography spans so many different genres with amazing filmmakers with films like Emma, The Cider House Rules, Hart’s War, Chocolat, Oliver Twist, The […]

Charlie Menghini visits with some of the greatest names in wind band conducting, composing and arranging. The podcast also features regular visits with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, instrument specialists and music industry leaders as well as great college, high school, middle school and elementary band directors who give their thoughts on various aspects of being a […]

Two Juilliard trained musicians try their hand at a talk show – discussing life, happiness, and the pursuit of …something. ThatViolaKid and Trevor Bumgarner occasionally host influencers, titans of industry, and literally anyone who will talk to us. From the back of the orchestra to the front of your feed – come join the conversation! […]

Highlights from BBC Radio 3’s In Tune – featuring interviews with guests from the world of music and the arts. In Tune is presented by Sean Rafferty and Katie Derham. Sean Rafferty is joined by conductor Osmo Vänskä, who has a new recording out featuring Mahler’s Seventh Symphony. Soprano Golda Schultz joins Sean from Bavaria, […]

“That’s Not Spit, It’s Condensation” is a weekly podcast with conversations and discussions about all things music. In it, we’ll peel back the layers of what makes great musicians great, hoping to inspire others to achieve their maximum potential.http://thatsnotspit.com Martin’s website/extended bio – https://martinmccain.com/home Martin is an Artist/Teacher of Trombone and the youngest faculty member […]

Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week. This week on New Classical Tracks, timpanist Erich Rieppel talks about the Minnesota Orchestra’s latest recording of Mahler’s Symphony No. 7. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!