Classical Classroom Podcast
1) 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-winning Become Ocean. Then, there was Become River. Finally, ...Show More
2) 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 musicians. It took him five years of intense work (on top o...Show More
Classical Classroom Episode 220: Cello, Is It Me You're Looking For? with Joel Dallow
1:01:58 | Jul 28th, 2021
3) 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 not be fooled, dear listener. Something is clearly amiss. (See...Show More
Classical Classroom, Episode 219: Arranged and Deranged with Joe Burgstaller
48:02 | May 14th, 2021
4) 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 episode, Peter talks about how he came to be at the helm of a sho...Show More
Classical Classroom, Episode 218: Peter Dugan on the Magic of Collaboration
57:12 | Feb 12th, 2021
5) 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 the annual Holiday Brass Concert for the International Women'...Show More
6) 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 how two Juilliard- and Peabody-trained brass musicians took a...Show More
7) 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 pandemic, we caught him sitting still for long enough to teac...Show More
8) 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 teaches all about the history of the harp, describes the diffe...Show More
Classical Classroom, Episode 214: The Harp Will Go On with Yolanda Kondonassis
45:58 | Aug 19th, 2020
9) 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 it safe for young people, or will it influence your child t...Show More
10) 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 experimental elements into her compositional work, but this ...Show More