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Composers Datebook
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.
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4.7 stars from 164 ratings
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“My only complaint of Composer's Datebook is that it is too short! Perhaps a five minute snippet instead of two? Include score illustrations on the web site?”Read full review »
HarrierLG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/24
Nice Musical Podcast
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“I like to listen to the Nutcracker”
tara starlong via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/24
Bach is back/Editor is needed
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“The “Bach is back” episode misidentifies the featured music as a harpsichord concerto, when it is an orchestral/choral piece, probably a cantata.”
llama9342 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/24
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Published 11/15/24
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