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“I like the piano music
It was cool”
tara starlong via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
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“I love this podcast and the talented Bruce and would love to see him branch out with a wider range of some newer pieces that folks under 40 might know. The same handful of American Songbook pieces frequently surface - makes it easier to guess but would love to see what Bruce could do with...”Read full review »
Zvbxrpl799 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
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“Creativity and super-vibes.”
Tomatthinking via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“Great to listen to. Enjoyable”
pigslauterer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/23
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“I’ve learned so much about different composers and their styles that set them apart from other composers. Also I’m getting to know composers who I’ve never heard. The hidden tunes are just plain fun-and frustrating when they are right there on the tip of the tongue but you really have to use...”Read full review »
2011370Z via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/23
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“I learned a lot in this piano puzzler. It was so interesting. I always listen to piano puzzler podcasts on Sundays in the morning. That’s a great way to start a Sunday and this episode brought it all together for me. Thank you to both of you and everyone else who makes that happen.”
Barbnussb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/23
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“I loved your 20th Anniversary episode. Here’s to 20 more years of Piano Puzzler 🥂”
BirdGMom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/23
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“The Piano Puzzler has been going on for years, and I did not know about it. I wish I could find every single episode! I enjoy the new compositions from Bruce each week. I enjoy finding the tune, which is easy for me, and guessing the composer, which is not so easy. even for those not trained in...”Read full review »
Bedduzza via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/23
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“My kiddo and I thoroughly enjoy listening to this show and try to guess the composer and piece. Bruce Adolphe is so talented! 🎹 I wish the pieces were available to listen to on their own, their marvelous!”
Becky-All-Star via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/23
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“I love this show except when the melody is unrecognizable because it’s from something that may once have been popular but is now obscure. I’m hardly a youngster but have never heard or seen a Cole Porter musical.”
jilliana60 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/22
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“Highly recommend for all classical music fans - really fun and also a great learning experience every episode!”
Ten-Dog Matt via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/09/22
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“Fred and Bruce are the best”
X🐺X via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/21
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“This production deserves to be around for as long as Jeopardy. It is fun, challenging, delightful, and leaves me understanding more and listening more thoughtfully. Never stop!”
maesoren via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/21
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“This is a great way to really learn how to listen with sensitivity and removing your pre-conceptions. I also learn a lot about techniques and styles of great composers. The host is so friendly and warm and Bruce’s compositions stand o. Their own ad masterpieces! On critique: things are getting...”Read full review »
CosmoBrown11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/21
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“These are great fun. Bruce Adolphe has the musical-combinatorial wit of Peter Schickele and the teacher soul of Karl Haas. The puzzlers are just challenging enough and Bruce is great at helping listeners figure it out.
It helps if you know musicals and the Great American Songbook and the...”Read full review »
JWeissman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/21
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“Please consider adding more songs outside of Beatles, Great American Songbook, and Broadway classics to make this more accessible and rewarding to younger listeners. Love the challenge each week!”
Woodwardia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/20
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“I love this show and Fred Child from long ago in NPR. Thank you for being there again. 💖🙏🏻🍀”
C. Light via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/20
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“This is an incredible show! I’ve been listening for years and there is no other show even remotely like this. The Piano Puzzler is simultaneously fun and jaw dropping as the tremendous genius of Bruce Adolph is on display through his witty, tantalizing and virtuosic piano creations.”
Spudmaestro via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/20
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“Please please please play more Gabriel Faure!!”
DTB19XX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/20
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“Is amazing the way he can reproduces at the piano any musical style playing a popular tune like an academic work, from baroque to the contemporary era.”
Gtdmaniac via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
06/01/20
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“I have been listening to this podcast for years and years and I absolutely love it! Bruce and Fred are brilliant and it will add so much fun to your mid-week. Hats off to them both - a true five-star show. Ben”
hwnd fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/19
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“I jealously guard my Saturday mornings so that I can breakfast, listen to WXXI-FM in Rochester, NY and enjoy attempting to solve the Piano Puzzler”
darbymonster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/19
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“Do at with the family at the holidays - yep - get everyone involved - a sure fire way to have fun as a group and listen to something beautiful at the same time.”
PJDJ2007 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/18
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“This podcast is a musical treat for the ear and mind. It’s a gem- my favorite short podcast. Sometimes they’re so clever you can’t help going back to listen to them again for the craftsmanship of Bruce’s piano miniatures. Bravo!”
jmmbass via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/18
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“So enjoyable to listen to these short puzzlers. I love the efficiency of the little program and the satisfying regularity of the formula. They’re such nice hosts. I learn a lot—and painlessly too!”
srsenturk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/17
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“Music is sine qua non for many of us. Then, an added level, to tease the brain in such a rewarding manner. Pure genius. Much obliged.”
TigerMax38 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/17
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“This past week's Puzzler included a selection from a Beethoven Sonata and for the first time since I've been listening, the Podcast included the Sonata it was quoting from in its entirety after the game. I hope this was not just a technical error and represents a change in format for the...”Read full review »
Winn331718 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/17
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“And by that I mean, I guess the hidden song 80% of the time and the mimicked composer about 20% of the time. ;)
This is a seriously wonderful podcast!”
CoastalSatyr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/17
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“The Piano Puzzler is fun for everyone. Bruce and Fred are great. They keep the Puzzler challenging, but they aren't elitists. This isn't something only music scholars will enjoy. My mother has studied and played the piano almost her entire life. I love music, but can't play an...”Read full review »
Shoot a Touchdown via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/16
“Bruce Adolph has this incredible ability to mash up familiar tunes and produce not only fun challenging music puzzles but often amazingly beautiful little solo piano pieces. I make sure not to miss this every week.”
PhilipM via ·
06/04/14
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“Always lots of fun to try to guess the style of which composer and the song. Must say I rarely recognize the selection of songs but the arrangements by Fred are well done and played beautifully. I also find his explanations of the music theory very educational. Would appreciate some more popular...”Read full review »
Spokeydee via ·
05/06/14
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“Fun to listen and often a challenge. Nice way to visit old favorites and learn something new.”
Biomajor62 via ·
02/25/14
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“This show features an interview followed by a melody. I love how they mention the public radio station at the end of the show.”
IBadget via ·
02/04/14
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“I can't miss this show! Clever hosts. I've learned so much about music and have tested my knowledge. Trying to get my nerve up to call in to play.”
cbcopp via ·
01/15/14
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“Superb educational tool. I teach a music appreciation class and this really demonstrates how melodies can be harmonized and modified. Excellent program!”
Roemermp11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/10
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“I enjoy the show immensely. It is reminiscent of the late Karl Haas's syndicated radio show " Adventures in Good Music" in that it employs, education, mystery, wit, and entertainment.”Read full review »
ArtKarlG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/09
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“I look forward to these every week. My roommates and I will sit around and do them together. We are music majors so this is great for our ears.”Read full review »
hautbois10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/08
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“I just got an email from Bruce Adolphe saying that he's going to Minnesota in late October to record 16 new puzzlers. So, very soon we should all have 16 weeks of fresh Piano Puzzlers. Great news!”Read full review »
AmyinMIchigan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/08
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“I really love this podcast. It's very entertaining and a challenge for anyone who loves puzzles, especially ones like these. However, it comes and goes. One week it's here, the next it's not...what's up with that?”Read full review »
winter.jonathon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/08
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“Enjoyable and a pleasure to listen to. Completely worth every minute of your time.”Read full review »
88keykat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/08
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“When this pod-cast's feed from NPR stopped last year, I thought we'd never see it again! Three Cheers for Bruce Adolphe's triumphant return!!!”Read full review »
davidHempling via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/08
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“I am an accomplished pianist, but this Puzzler always seems to get me. It's always a fun challenge to solve this problem!”Read full review »
crazyviolinist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/08
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“This program is excellent. My teenage son and I have listened to these on the way into school and really enjoy the challenge! They get the mind going in the AM. But there haven't been any in quite awhile! PLEASE, PLEASE bring these back! Some of us can't listen when they are broadcasted.”Read full review »
Mr. Grumpy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/08
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“This podcast always brightens my week. Each time I listen, I learn something new--it's like I am back in my college music history class all over again. Listen! I promise you won't regret it!”Read full review »
HammerVln via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/07
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“I love this podcast-- it's a mix of amazing talent and fun twists on something familiar. I find it hard to catch this segment on my local NPR, so I was thrilled to find it on a podcast. I hope it will return soon! It was one of my favorites! Great job! Hope to hear you again soon!”Read full review »
jcarol via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/07
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“This is one of my favorite podcasts! Where has it gone?”
Sagra via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/07
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