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...
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20 of 285 episodesClassical 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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...
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...