
Composers Datebook™ is a daily two-minute program designed to inform, engage, and entertain listeners with timely information about composers of the past and present. Each program notes significant or intriguing musical events involving composers of the past and present, with appropriate and accessible music related to each.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 158 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic History | |||

Synopsis
Today marks the birthday of one of the most prolific 19th century women composers. Emilie Luise Friderica Mayer was born May 14, 1812 in the German town of Friedland, the third of five children and the eldest daughter of a well-to-do pharma... more
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On today’s date in 1875, American conductor Theodore Thomas, a passionate advocate for both old and new music, led the Cincinnati May Festival in the first American performance of J.S. Bach’s Magnificat.
Bach composed this work in 1723, or... more
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On this date in 1926, 19-year old composer and sometime silent film piano accompanist Dimitri Shostakovich saw his Symphony No. 1 performed by the Leningrad Philharmonic.
It must have been a heady experience for the young composer, who for... more
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Although contemporaries, Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss were two very different human beings. Mahler was tormented by self-doubt and existential angst; Strauss was a placid soul, self-confident to the point of complacency. Still, Mahler ... more
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Educational, inspiring and insightful. One of my favorite podcasts.
The historical tidbits add interesting background.
Gut, sehr gut.
My only complaint of Composer's Datebook is that it is too short! Perhaps a five minute snippet instead of two? Include score illustrations on the web site?
I like to listen to the Nutcracker
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Content engages listeners with daily two-minute insights about composers, highlighting significant events and intriguing stories from musical history. Eloquent storytelling is complemented by carefully curated musical selections, allowing for an entertaining educational experience. The episodes delve into the lives of both renowned and lesser-known composers, focusing on their contributions and narratives surrounding their works, making it ideal for classical music enthusiasts seeking concise yet informative content. This structured approach invites listeners to explore new composers while deepening their appreciation for classical music across various contexts.
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Composers Datebook launched 19 years ago and published 158 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Composers Datebook include:
1. Jeremy Walker
2. Rain Worthington
3. Kathryn Bostic
4. Judith Lang Zaimont
5. Jonathan Wolff
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