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There’s a rumor going around that classical music is hoity toity. At the Classical Classroom podcast, we beg to differ. Come learn with classical music newbie Dacia Clay and the music experts she invites into the Classical Classroom. Subscribe on iTunesOther Ways to Listen
Classical Classroom, Episode 39: Conductor James Gaffigan On Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5
Why is Shostakovich’s expression of depression, anxiety while living under Stalin important?
Classical Classroom, Episode 69: The Kids Are Alright, With Missy Mazzoli
Worried about the future of classical music? Listen to this and turn that frown upside down.
Classical Classroom, Episode 68: The Secret Formula With Kenneth Goldsmith
The recipe for creativity…revealed at last! Professor and violinist Kenneth Goldsmith looks at similarly-themed pieces by Haydn, Grieg, and Ravel to illustrate how this formula has manifested throughout classical music history.
Classical Classroom, Episode 67: Making Movie Magic With Vivek Maddala
Go behind the scenes with film composer Vivek Maddala.
Classical Classroom, Episode 66: When Classical Music Strikes
Composer Pierre Jalbert on how Ravel and Crumb changed his life.
Classical Classroom, Episode 65: Getting Scary With Jerry Ochoa
Two Star Symphony violinist Jerry Ochoa creeps us out classical music style.
Classical Classroom, Episode 64: Journey To The Symphony’s Center
Composer Peter Boyer goes deep into the core of Symphony No. 1.
Classical Classroom, Episode 63: The Trumpet Lesson (with video)
It’s a bird dying! No! It’s our host, playing the trumpet!
Classical Classroom, Episode 62: Bach’s Flute Suite with Leone Buyse
Take a ride through this sweet flute suite with an expert guide.
Classical Classroom, Episode 61: Motet – Not Lesstet – With Mark Buller
What’s a “motet”, and is it an actual thing? Listen and decide!
Classical Classroom, Episode 60: How Haydn Changed The Trumpet Forever
Learn how Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto literally caused the trumpet to evolve.
Classical Classroom, Episode 9: Amy Bishop’s tone poem journey (Rerun)
Classical Classroom, Episode 9: Amy Bishop’s tone poem journey through Bohemia, death, & 20’s Paris
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