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We are convinced that lovers of classical music include people who are always looking for(1) music that they have not heard before that might attract them, and (2) the best performance of music that they are familiar with and already enjoy.This website was created to help these music lovers achieve both goals. We are uniquely able to fulfill this mission because we bring together two exceptional resources that are not available on any other classical music website: (1) a classical music record collection that includes over 60,000 recordings of more than 35,000 different pieces of music from every corner of the globe, representing every historical period from biblical times to the present — one of the largest collections of classical music in the world; and (2) the expertise of some of the best professional music commentators, musicians, and composers involved in the classical music world.With these unique resources, we present three specialized podcasts and the opportunity to respond to them through our blog: (1) "Buried Treasure" will introduce music from all periods and places, providing an opportunity to explore rarely heard works; (2) panel discussions on the interpretation of classical music in which well-established record critics will review recordings of more familiar works, play excerpts of the performances under review, and explain their individual standards for judging performance; and (3) a podcast in which one of the leading composers in New York interviews notable performers and composers, discussing with them the latest developments in classical music.

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  • Stephanie Mack
    Excellent Deep Dive Classical Discussion and Musical Example Podcast
    A wonderful way to spend some genuine quality time (and you’ll need a lot of it) on a guided tour through some great music with an extremely knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommended!
  • Optimist runner
    In-depth explorations of composers and genres
    You can learn in detail about all kinds of classical music genres and composers. helpful explanations and contexts for the music. But a request: please break these monster long podcasts into chunks of say an hour. 5 hours is 5x too long, and very hard to manage on a mobile device.
  • RustleDavis
    Informative look at new and different Music
    Love the podcast, it’s nice to have a way to hear long bits of leautiful pieces I wouldn’t have discovered otherwise. I was disappointed by the audio quality in some of the narration, though. There were long parts for corrupted audio, or where the host was moving the mic while recording. Very hard to listen to when the volume is up from hearing the music.
  • Mikel729
    Way too long
    Most episodes top 2 hours, and the most recent episode is 3 hours 48 minutes. Really!? You need to find a way to split these 2-hour plus episodes into into two (or three, if necessary) shorter episodes.
  • Krissalee85
    Too much opera
    I love classical music, but I can’t stand opera singing. Most of the recent episodes have been opera. No thank you.
  • Betseyp
    Too long
    I love classical music, but come on. Three and a half hours? Guys. It’s too long.
  • Barbara455
    If Only Classical Radio Were This Good
    This podcast is not for the casual fan of the "Classical Top 10". You will not get the same old tiresome chestnuts here. You'll hear plenty of less familiar but very worthy music, presented in a knowledgeable and dignified manner (both attributes sorely missing on most classical radio in the US today). The episodes are long, but you get to lose yourself in complete pieces - not just a single movement of a symphony. The talk is never excessive, and never insulting. No stupid banter or talking down to the listener. The series on modern string quartets was over twelve hours, but it was fascinating and there was never a dull moment. This is the only podcast I still listen to regularly; long may it live!
  • The love of a great singer.
    Classical music podcast.
    The part I like is the commentary input along with the music.
  • Trusty John
    Outstanding Podcast
    One of the two best classical podcasts still producing new content (the other being the Gardener Museum concert series). Episodes range from roundtable critics discussions to musician interviews to wide ranging surveys of composers' works. The people behind this podcast know what makes a good performance, and unlike your local classical radio station, they don't play mediocre recordings from second rate musicians. This is a podcast for people who are passionate about music and it rewards close listening. This is not the podcast for the person looking for some pleasing background music. I should also point out that the podcasters do not speak during performances, so you can always use your fast forward button if you don't like to listen to talking.
  • divinegoddessoflove
    Review- Quit talking
    Music is beautiful the conversation Is not necessary. It would be preferable that these podcasts be without talking when listening to classical music.
  • Thalapillil
    Great !
    This is an excellent podcast ! Informative and entertaining ! Thank you.
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