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Classical Classroom

Dacia Clay

There's a rumor going around that classical music is hoity toity. At Classical Classroom, we beg to differ. Come learn with classical music newbie Dacia Clay and the music experts she invite...

Episodes

20 of 285 episodes

Classical Classroom Episode 220: Cello, Is It Me You're Looking For? with Joel Dallow

Some musicians slide right into a symphony orchestra position like [insert image of smiling child on slide]. Joel Dallow is not one of those...

01:01:58Jul 28, 2021

Classical Classroom, Episode 219: Arranged and Deranged with Joe Burgstaller

Joe Burgstaller may seem like a perfectly normal guy who just happens to have been playing trumpet since he emerged from the womb. But do no...

48:02May 14, 2021

Classical Classroom, Episode 218: Peter Dugan on the Magic of Collaboration

When pianist Peter Dugan performed on NPR's From the Top at the age of 18, he had no idea that he would one day host the show. In this episo...

57:12Feb 12, 2021

Classical Classroom, Episode 217: A Brassy, Classy, Yuletide Concert

Ginger Turner is--excuse us--a brassy broad. She was in the Army and the US Army's Field Band for 27 years. So when it came time to put on t...

43:29Dec 25, 2020

Classical Classroom, Episode 216: Merry Melodica Men-mas!

We hope that yule enjoy this holiday-ish show with Tristan Clarke, one half of YouTube sensation, the Melodica Men . In this episode, learn...

40:51Dec 22, 2020

Classical Classroom, Episode 215: Très Bien! Stéphane Denève Teaches the History of French Music

Conductor and music director Stéphane Denève is a busy guy. He's got at least four jobs on two different continents. But thanks (?) to the p...

01:11:45Oct 16, 2020

Classical Classroom, Episode 214: The Harp Will Go On with Yolanda Kondonassis

When it comes to the harp, Yolanda Kondonassis is kind of a big deal. She's literally written the book on the topic. In this episode, she te...

45:58Aug 19, 2020

Classical Classroom, Episode 213: Orli Shaham Talks Piano (Man)

The piano. A seemingly normal instrument. But where did it come from, and how did it get here? Is it a percussion or a string instrument? Is...

34:05Jul 9, 2020

Classical Classroom, Episode 212: All Together Now with Lisa Bielawa

Composer, producer, and vocalist Lisa Bielawa wants you for her project, Broadcast from Home ! She's often incorporated community-making and...

42:07Jun 18, 2020

Classical Classroom, Episode 211: Music for (Sacred) Space with Michael Whalen

Have you ever wondered what the atmosphere of a space sounds like? Well look no further! In this episode, Emmy Award winning film and TV com...

33:22Jun 6, 2020

Classical Classroom, Episode 210: Derek Bermel on Travels with Bartok

Academy Award-winning composer and clarinetist Derek Bermel does a lot of traveling, soaking up the musical traditions as he goes. His recen...

18:23May 13, 2020

Classical Classroom, Episode 209: Alexander Pushkin in Opera, Pt. 2

Dramaturg and Seattle Opera Podcast host, Jonathan Dean has come back to the Classroom for this epic two-episode series about the bazillion...

37:51Apr 2, 2020

Classical Classroom, Episode 208: Alexander Pushkin in Opera, Pt. 1

Weeell, we figured that right about now would be a great time to put out some new episodes of the podcast. We hope that all of you out there...

19:09Apr 2, 2020

Classical Classroom, Episode 207: Rachel Barton Pine Gets Folksy with Dvorak and Khachaturian

Violinist and Classical Classroom mascot Rachel Barton Pine is back to teach all about the violin concertos of Czech composer Antonin Dvorak...

36:10Jan 27, 2020

Classical Classroom, Episode 33: Cracking "The Nutcracker" with Michael Remson and Shelly Power (RERUN)

No tickets to see The Nutcracker this year? No problem! Experience basically almost the entire thing in this episode from the Classroom Wayb...

40:11Dec 23, 2019

Classical Classroom, Episode 206: John Luther Adams Walks Through "Become Desert"

With Become Desert , composer John Luther Adams is done "Become"-ing (learn why in this episode). First, there was the Pulitzer- and Grammy-...

38:27Dec 4, 2019

Classical Classroom, Episode 205: Nicholas McGegan on Rameau and Music that Stands the Test of Time

Conductor Nicholas McGegan, of San Francisco Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra fame (and so much more ) is an expert in conducting Baroque musi...

17:07Nov 1, 2019

Classical Classroom, Episode 204: A Peculiar Harry Partch Primer, with John Schneider

Guitarist John Schneider is clearly obsessed. In the best, passionate-music-geek kind of way. And the thing is that the object of his obsess...

35:58Sep 12, 2019

Classical Classroom Special Assembly with Itzhak Perlman

Going to class is a major part of being a classical musician. But have you heard of a "master class"? One student at a time gets up and perf...

32:47Jul 22, 2019

Classical Classroom, Episode 203: Jason Vieaux and Jonathan Leshnoff, Musical Frontiersmen

Jason Vieaux is not just a Grammy-winning classical guitarist - he's a pioneer, taking on new works that have never been performed or record...

23:54Jul 1, 2019