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“Dear Jade
Thank you so much for your podcasts. It is such a blessing bringing me to the time as if I am living during that music era. My father loved to study music but his dream was never accomplished because his father had passed away when he was 10. But when my father was alive he always...”Read full review »
Mkk1347 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/24
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“Soothing and stimulating at the same time this podcast is so refreshing. I just started piano lessons at 40 and learning about the lives of famous classical composers I’m learning to play feels so approachable. Jade Simmons has an expert but inviting way of telling these stories. I love it!”
captain inmo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/23
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“Amazing storytelling with interesting title.
I enjoyed all, but it’s sad to see it’s only 5 I can catch up. Wishing you guys make more!”
kipimiana via Apple Podcasts ·
South Korea ·
12/01/22
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“I absolutely love this podcast and wish there were more episodes! Every episode is expertly researched and the storytelling is captivating. Please make more episodes!”
mckenzie kitchen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/22
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“As a pianist, studying music educator, and creative, I found this podcast excellent, exciting, and exquisite!”
Sarah Dansliah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/22
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“We listened to these a couple years ago and still eagerly await more episodes - there’s nothing else like it out there as far as I know but there are sooo many more stories to tell!
In case you needed some convincing, your podcast is awesome; will you please do some more?”
AngePEP via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/01/22
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“For a genre of music that I wouldn’t gravitate towards,the production,the writing and story telling is top Notch and I confidently say this is the best podcast show to date”
jkmuchiri via Apple Podcasts ·
Kenya ·
04/06/22
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“I have a Bachelors degree in Music Education and I absolutely LOVE this vignettes back to my old Music History days from college. Thank you so much for these snippets of music history! It feeds my inner music nerd!”
muzik_man_73 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/22
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“Heard the episode of Clara Schumann and fell in love with this podcast immediately. Please come back with new season.”
HNingS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/22
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“I loved these episodes. Wonderful to discover the world of classical music and the stories behind it. I wish Jade Simmons would do another series.”
PelargoniumGirl via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/29/22
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“On a recommendation, I found this podcast and have been mesmerized by the content, music and captivating narrative. I see other reviewers have made requests for more of the same and I’m hoping that future episodes are in the works. Thank you for such an educational and entertaining podcast. I’ve...”Read full review »
jill54 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/21
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“We miss you Jade”
omgmillbanana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/21
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“fun, informational, wonderfully narrated podcast about classical music….please dump some money off at jade simmons’ doorstep so we can have more of it”
RaquelT. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/21
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“I LOVE this podcast! I found it last year (2020). Will there be more of these? The depth of research and personalization of the music and composers is extraordinary!”
Robtudormusic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/21
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“You have no idea how interesting is this content,please please you need to keep going 🙏🥰I LOVEEEE IT”
Norbymusica via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/21
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“Usual cold war anti-communist American slant poisons the memory of the incredible heroism and patriotism of Shostakovich, Leningraders and the Soviet peoples.
If you ever get to Petersburg forget the Faberge eggs and go out to the incredibly moving Piskarevsoe Memorial cemetery where 2 million...”Read full review »
Flyalot1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/21/21
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“Please continue producing this informative and enjoyable series.”
BirdGMom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/21
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“Such a great in to appreciating music more!
Shostakovich one also made me cry.”
Rhhehebe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/30/21
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“My only complaint about this show is there isn’t enough of it. Jade Simmons is a masterful storyteller who brings classical music history to life. I challenge anyone not to be riveted!”
EvanSternNYC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/21
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“I’m thoroughly enjoying this podcast. The storytelling is excitingly done, bringing you right into the tale. I wish I’d had this resource back in the day when I was homeschooling my kids.
I see that I am not alone in wishing for MORE MORE MORE of this amazing series. When can we expect season2?”
WibbleQuibble via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/21
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“I have been waiting a long time for more Jade Simmons! There is no other podcast like this and no other host like her. I still can’t really figure out what kind of trick she played with time to allow her to pack so much beauty and insight into each episode and how to narrate them in a way that...”Read full review »
Briseis27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/21
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“Was riveting, inspiring, and produced much reflection. Black composers of all tiers of performance from streets and churches to opera houses are not sufficiently honored for the dynamic musicality of America, which they most assuredly created and / or greatly influenced.
I loved hearing the...”Read full review »
In the treetops via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/21
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“This is a welcome alternative to news podcasts, with a really interesting storyline and really high quality production values! I would love to hear more episodes, and hope that Season 2 is in the works!”
agjuba via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/21
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“Just a brilliant series! Please make more episodes!!!”
Mean woman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/21
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“Please tell me there is a second season coming?!”
whpanic78 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/21
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“Omg this is amazing but too few. I came back and I was like, wait that’s it? More please. Where are you guys? we miss you!”
Desirejadeh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/21
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“Amazing, informative, and interesting. Each segment as interesting as the last! I am excited to hear more!”
JtplYer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/20
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“Just hoping to have a sequel though...”
undeuxtroispseudo via Apple Podcasts ·
Taiwan ·
12/22/20
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“Jade is such a great and smooth narrator and story teller! This made me love Classical music and I love the combination of good music and stories!”
hunterrams via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/20
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“These are fantastic. I learned so much, wept at some of them, was awed by all of them. So great to have someone do this who is actually a classical musician. Bravo!”
jjnickigirl2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/02/20
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“Listened to every episode and loved them! Please please come back and make more!”
Khabita via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/20
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“Interesting, insightful, entertaining, and well produced. Weather you like classical music or not, this podcast is worth listening too!”
pipe organ lover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/20
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applemango tart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/20
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“I never thought I’d be interested in music history. Yet This podcast is a prime excellent storytelling and brilliant knowledge. You have another faithful subscriber here!”
Niña Azul via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/24/20
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“Wonderful pod. Please come back! Debussy next 😄”
ceourso via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/20
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“Will there be a second season? I absolutely loved the episodes. The composers were brought to life so beautifully. The storytelling and information was top notch. I will never think of Tchaikovsky the same but I enjoyed all the episodes. This is an exceptional podcast.”
misssss354 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/20
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“Thank you for this loving homage to classical music! This sweet and interesting podcast illuminates the humanity and universal passions of classical music, and gives loving treatment to composers, their compositions, and the historical and personal events that spawned them. As per Schiller via...”Read full review »
AAEstevanico via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/20
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“I can’t imagine anyone who has any interest in classical music whatsoever not enjoying this podcast. Great writing, awesome integration of the music, all round an excellent production.”
Richie_m21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/20
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“This podcast is as educational as it is entertaining! The music is perfectly blended with Jade’s infectious narration and the crisp writing. Well done! I’m starving for more episodes.”
Allamia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/20
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“Every episode I learned the history behind all my favorite classical music pieces. My favorite episode was about Clara Schumann and Tchaikovsky. This definitely helps me understand how to interpret their music and contributions more.
Composers that I would love to hear more about: Schubert,...”Read full review »
bkt999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/20
“Having gone through years of typical music history classes in undergrad, this is how western music history should be taught. I was learning new things the whole time I was listening! So poignently written, the first episode brought me to tears. It was the only time I have ever heard a teacher say...”Read full review »
Tkpl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/20
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“I absolutely love this podcast! I came upon it wanting to find a podcast about music history, since I’ve been missing taking music history classes in university. This does not disappoint. Intriguing, interesting, full of humour and wit. Please keep up the amazing episodes!!”
AllisonT** via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/29/20
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“I am so grateful to have found this podcast it is informative, soothing, and helps me branch out my knowledge in musical history !”
cdblaise via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/20
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“Just discovered this and listened to every episode in one day. Jade’s energy and enthusiasm are contagious—- hope there’s another season or ten in the future!”
rrjaunty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/20
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“Sooooo entertaining! More please!!! Would love an episode on Rachmaninov”
cgg702 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/20
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“Please create another season! We love your podcast. So interesting and so entertaining.”
Rhubarbmama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/20
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“We need for episodes of this wonderful podcast. My kids loved it and I did too. I learned a lot and enjoyed every second. Please more!”
Silolist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/20
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“Amazing!! I wish there were more episodes!!”
nicknameeeeweqw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/20
“As a professional orchestral bassoonist, chamber musician and music educator, your work here brings so many of these historical giants in the field to such a new and vivid life. I’d love to hear a podcast intertwining Stravinsky, Diaghilev and Nijinsky or on anything from the musical world of...”Read full review »
hkdndjekekdkssk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/20
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“As a music educator, I thoroughly enjoyed this series. A non-music colleague told me about it, and I passed it on to another musician friend. All different kinds of people have found value in your work. Thank you!”
treblegirl2003 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/20
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