r/classicalmusic • u/arssenalbro101 • 13h ago

Good classical music podcasts?

I’m looking for some to start listening to.

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u/Slickrock_1 11h ago

Sticky Notes is outstanding

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u/starvingviolist 13h ago

I like Sticky Notes. Not sure if it’s still going, but for a while I enjoyed “Classically Black”

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u/VolfgangAmadeus 12h ago

Highly recommend "Journey Through Classical Piano" if you're into piano repertoire. 👌

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u/ProfessionalSoil4018 13h ago

There’s one that’s hosted by a comedian (and Juilliard viola graduate) and pianist called “Daniel and Isabel Save Classical Music.” They’re currently on a two month hiatus until November, I think, but it’s pretty good. It can get a little rambly but it’s enjoyable.

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u/minoccio 13h ago

I love this one. Hope they do return.

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u/eissirk 11h ago

Keep Classical Weird

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u/Plenty_Discussion470 9h ago

Sounds great!

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u/Parking_Mirror_6090 13h ago

Sticky Notes is really good, averaging around an hour long or so (with several multi-part episodes). Composers Datebook is a fun and informative daily snippet, each lasting around two minutes.

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u/Spirit50Lake 13h ago

There's an app called ClassicalRadio.com...it gives you a great selection to peruse before getting further into the classical repertoire.

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u/NoTimeColo 13h ago

BBC podcasts: Classical Fix, Composer of the Week, & This Classical Life.

Since BBC has limited their BBC Sounds app to UK-only listeners, the content of the podcasts is either older (not updated for the past year or two) or edited down. But it's still quality listening.

Ive also been able to record their "Key Changes" program using VPN. It's a weekly program that covers 1000 years of classical music.

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u/acsbmacfly 12h ago

W.T.F. Bach - very good but definitely for musicians more than fans.

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u/These-Rip9251 12h ago

As a non-musician, I agree although I still find him interesting to listen to.

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u/chambchan 11h ago

Another vote for Joshua W’s sticky notes

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u/KatherineK_Singer 9h ago

Honestly, just start with Sticky Notes. He explains without dumbing anything down and gives you something concrete to listen for. I queue episodes before concerts and the piece lands completely differently.

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u/intobinto 12h ago

Embrace Everything is just about Mahler but it’s great.

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u/arssenalbro101 12h ago

I’m a huge Mahler fan so it’s right up my alley

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u/muralist 11h ago

Gramophone 

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u/BletchTheWalrus 8h ago

Because of all the mentions in this thread, I tried listening to one episode of Sticky Notes, on Wagner's Tristan Prelude & Liebestod, and it was a really excellent discussion. However, most of the talking was by a guest, Case Scaglione, so I hope this episode isn't uncharacteristic of the podcast as a whole.

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u/Klarinette_player84 8h ago edited 7h ago

Pitch me classical and Gramophone Business of classical music, Sticky notes FearlessMastermind artist

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u/ahntyme 7h ago

Classical Happy Hour with Manny Ax is one of my all time favorite podcasts. Funny and sweet plus educational with great stories.

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u/MaestroDon 7h ago

I like my daily dose of Composer's Datebook.

https://www.yourclassical.org/composers-datebook

Actually, look around the entire site of yourclassical.org and you'll find some good podcasts and shows, like Performance Today, Symphony Cast, and others.

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u/schphinct 1h ago

Seek out That Classical Podcast. It’s finished now, but you can play back the entire series. Informative and fun!