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THE END IS NIGH. In fact, it's here. Please do join us for one final round of classical silliness, as we talk about our lives, our classical faves, and how much we're going to miss you. Thank you from the bottom of our nerdy hearts. Goodbye! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...  Show more

ARE YOU SCARED OF CLOWNS? WELL QUITE FRANKLY YOU MIGHT BE AFTER THIS. Yeeeees gird your loins people, because this episode we're talking murderous vengeful clowns, disappointing jazz gondolas, and multiple incomprehensible opera plot-lines. Enjoy!Little bits and pieces you might ...  Show more

This week, we’re taking one last look at the Classical Era and it’s greatest invention, the piano! We’ll see how two of its masters, Mozart and Beethoven, showed the full dynamic and emotional range of the instrument. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, ...  Show more

Hello. If the podcast was helpful for you, I ask you to give some money to a charity. I truly believe we can make a better world with less cynicism and egoism. You can handle several days without coffee. However, that money REALLY can help. Even a few dollars.Where to send and ho ...  Show more

Very often, when I tell people that I'm a classical musician, I am told, "wow, I love classical music! It's so relaxing!" I think almost all classical musicians have heard that before, and you know what? Sometimes, it's true! Classical music can be relaxing! But sometimes, and ...

In 1888, Tchaikovsky's 5th symphony was premiered. It was enthusiastically received by the audience, and by Tchaikovsky's friends. But Tchaikovsky's nemesis, the critics, were not so happy with the piece. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> One utterly tore ...