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“Hello, I’m a professional classical musician and this is my favorite podcast on the subject. Keep up the great work! Your show is both educational and entertaining and very well produced. Thank you!”
FinnyFinnyFinny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/24
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“I would give this a full five stars if the background music (which changes frequently and I personally find overly distracting from the otherwise beautiful depth and flow of these guys’ conversations) could be limited to JUST musical examples relevant to whatever person/composition they are...”Read full review »
glaKFaTher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/24
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“I love classical music and can not understand most of my friends who just don’t get it! The presentation of the music makes it more accessible as an introduction and provides a deeper dive for those of us with more experience. As a retired music educator, I appreciate this effort!”
FullMoonChild via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/24
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“Always enjoy these episodes, it’s great to discover new works to explore like the recent Haydn. The evolution of the piano was so well put together. Thanks.”
Andy J F (Piano) via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/18/24
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“I like show, but needs obscure composers and also some music that tell stories. Anywho, good show. - sugar cat guy 89”
sugercatguy89🐱 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“Very good summary of the composer’s life! I enjoyed the show and would like to hear an analysis of the symphonies, especially the second.”
Les is more. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“I teach 6-12 general and choral music, so I am always looking for relevant content. The hosts are knowledgeable and engaging!”
Survivor Fan on the Couch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“After listening to Apple Music Classical’s “The Story of Classical,” I wanted to find a podcast that breaks down and comments on classical music. I found this show and love it. As someone who played bass trombone in high school, I appreciate John’s insights from being a tuba player.
I...”Read full review »
Joeystan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/23
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“I enjoyed hearing your podcast on Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2. I like to give a Shot out to a friend of mine in the Winchester area who also loves listen to you guys name Jason, he loves to listen in his car. He especially love Linda Carducci. I also like sometime in the future I love to...”Read full review »
classical an via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/23
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“While a teenager, as with so many of my generation, I suspect, my introduction to all genres of classical music was by means of Kubrick’s Space Odyssey—a unique contribution to film culture. Regardless of my later interests I have always loved this music. Similarly, this podcast is unique in that...”Read full review »
pataphysician via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/23
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“Hi! Thank you for your wonderful podcast. I enjoy listening to this program so much. May I ask what’s the music clip you played in the show on Sep. 24, 2019? The music showed up around 5’02.I would like to know the title of the music. It would be great to hear your reply. Thank you and nice...”Read full review »
AzaliaLi via Apple Podcasts ·
Taiwan ·
06/15/23
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“Thank you for putting these wonderful podcasts together. You are making a difference in our lives. I am a music teacher with several adult students and we enjoy listening to your podcasts and then we come together to share our impressions and opinions. Our summer plan will be to focus on “Women...”Read full review »
j. run via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/23
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“Just listened to Rachmaninoff, and I was looking for a good informative podcast about his life and influences, found out your podcast and it’s deliciously informative and interesting and entertaining:D Looking forward to listening the other episodes, thank you very much!”
Yemek sepeti addict via Apple Podcasts ·
Turkey ·
04/02/23
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“I’m a long-term listener to WETA and an armature musician in the DC area. The episode on the bassoon caught my attention (my instrument), and that was the first episode I listened to. I’ve since listened to them all and look forward to each new release. I’ve played many of the pieces you’ve...”Read full review »
Usafxena via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/23
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“I had never heard of this till today. I enjoyed learning about the piece, why she may have written it the way she did. I will find this work of hers and listen to it. Thank you John for always opening my eyes to new thoughts and music.”
doula/music via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/22
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“This is a fun version of classical “light,” unpretentious and informative, and a nice way to get access to music, composers, and musician of which I would never otherwise be aware.”
dbev79 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/22
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“You had me on the first episode I heard: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Your insights and explanations have blown my mind. I loved it before, but I’ll never hear it the same way again!”
Oboemom! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/22
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“I love it. I play flute and saxophone and it was incredible to listen to your flute episode—I learned so much and it allowed me a new perspective. I really, really appreciate the excerpts of the pieces you guys are talking about when you’re talking, it helps tremendously. Maybe you could do a...”Read full review »
Climb the Tree and Break A Leg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/22
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“I am an amateur musician and have listened to classical music since I was a child. I love this podcast!!The topics are interesting and the guests are superb. I always come away with a new idea or perspective but I love that I can recommend the podcast because they don’t get too technical....”Read full review »
skinnyjul via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/22
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“I’m really enjoying classical breakdown…… I’ve been a listener for awhile now and this is my favourite podcast for classical music..
I’ve learnt so much!.. The latest episode on Robert Schumann, One of my favourites……Triggered me to say aBig thank you from across the pond in England.
I really...”Read full review »
ak1889 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/07/22
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“I have learned so much from this podcast, far more than merely classical music appreciation. I am absorbing music theory from real examples, composition concepts, vocabulary, sound design, history, and the musical developments that inform all the modern music I hear and love today.”
Gigi Musique via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/21
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“Sure glad thanksgiving weekend I stumbled into your podcast. Bravo. Five stars and if I could give ten I would.”
Alaska ALS Guy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/21
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“Thanks so much for making me understand better why I like what I like! Your explanations are wonderful, particularly for those of us with no formal music theory training, and your true love of music infuses every episode.”
BB_UVE via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/21
“As a classical music fan and piano gang, happy to discover this podcast , a new resource that MAKE NY DAY after listening to the”the great composer “ million times.”
Ellen Qian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/21
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“As a classical music neophyte, this podcast is a gift. My appreciation for music has deepened greatly since subscribing.”
Love KXT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/21
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“Excellent way to learn and understand the meaning of the music and biographies .
Great job!”
EllieKID57 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/20
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“I am looking forward to the fall season! This Podcasts is one of my very favorites and I always learn so much. Hope it never run out of music to talk about.”
Bonnie20096 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/20
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“I really like it”
Yugirb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/20
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“I recently started learning the violin, which has given me the urge to pay more attention to classical pieces. I love the different topics covered in this podcast, from analyses of specific pieces of music, to the views of those who currently play.”
ARose874 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/19
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