6. Playing for No One | Bach, the pandemic, and three centuries of private musical craftsmanship
As a culture, we celebrate music made for public consumption, but rarely do we acknowledge music that is not only made, but in the making. I...
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tonebase presents the tonic: a podcast about music and the people who make it, delving into the hidden meanings behind great works of the past with legendary pianists of the present. Visit t...
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5. The "Sole" of the Piano | The Story of Pedaling, from the Industrial Revolution to the Digital Age
Pianists spend a lot of time thinking about their feet. In this episode, we will too. Join us as we explore the history of pedaling, from th...
4. The Odd Couple | Debussy and Ravel on the Threshold of the 20th Century
Debussy and Ravel are often conjoined in the minds of piano students as the two French "impressionist" composers. But much is lost in such g...
3. Stealing Time | The Meanings of Rubato in Piano Playing
Tempo Rubato, Italian for “stolen time,” is an expressive device in every pianist’s toolkit. Yet how and when to use it is controversial. We...
2. A Lifelong Companion | Leon Fleisher and Brahms's First Concerto
What does it mean to live a life with a piece of music? Leon Fleisher made his Carnegie Hall debut performing the Brahms D Minor Piano Conce...
1. Beginnings | Chopin's First Ballade
Frédéric Chopin's Ballade No. 1 in G Minor was revolutionary for its time, and remains a jewel of the piano repertoire today. Touching on ev...
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The tonic: a podcast about music and the people who make it. Coming July 15!