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Every week on Performance Today™, Bruce Adolphe re-writes a familiar tune in the style of a classical composer. We get one of our listeners on the phone, and our caller listens to Bruce play his Piano Puzzler™. They then try to do two things: name the hidden tune, and name the composer whose style Bruce is mimicking. From American Public Media.

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Contestants: Julie Blim and Susan Walker calling from Virginia Beach, VA

Contestant: Riley McManus calling from New York, NY

Contestant: Jane Johnson calling from Indianapolis, Indiana

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Julie Blim
A caller with a background in choral singing and ballroom dance.
Episode: Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 7/2/2025
Susan Walker
A caller with a background in choirs and piano lessons, who enjoys congregational singing.
Episode: Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 7/2/2025
Riley McManus
A new arrival in New York pursuing a career in musical theater
Episode: Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 6/25/2025
Jane Johnson
A music educator with over 20 years of experience teaching music.
University of Indianapolis
Episode: Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 6/18/2025
Rivkah Meder
Plays smooth piccolo and piano and was a drum major in high school marching band.
Episode: Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 6/11/2025
Ann Kirschner
A musician with extensive choral experience and former performer with Luciano Pavarotti.
Episode: Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 6/4/2025
Tara Rozanski
Flutist and piccolo player with a full flute studio.
Episode: Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 5/28/2025
Kobi Davidson
Pianist and piano teacher.
Episode: Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 5/28/2025
Janice Codispoti
Caller from Centerville, Ohio who shares her musical journey with her husband.
Episode: Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 5/21/2025

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Fred Child
Host and prominent figure associated with music programs, known for facilitating engaging discussions and challenges related to classical music.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 685 ratings
  • Fabulous!

    I was just told about this podcast last night! I’ve only listened to 3 episodes. I nailed one composer, and came close on 2 others and haven’t correctly ID’d a song yet, but WHAT FUN this is!!! I have a degree in Music Education and have had music in my life for over 60 years. Can’t wait till I nail both the composer and the song!! Thanks for this! I love a good game/puzzle and one that involves music is even MORE special!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VFDirector
    United States2 months ago
  • The best show

    An absolute gem. Interesting, unique, challenging, and fun. Glad this exists in the world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    evanfrolov
    United States9 months ago
  • Exceptional

    A valuable resource showing off the power of music and the unending variety that can be brought to it. It is an unending theme and variations. Exceptional.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anonymousmahler
    United States10 months ago
  • Sweet podcast

    I like the piano music

    It was cool

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tara starlong
    United Statesa year ago
  • Update?

    I love this podcast and the talented Bruce and would love to see him branch out with a wider range of some newer pieces that folks under 40 might know. The same handful of American Songbook pieces frequently surface - makes it easier to guess but would love to see what Bruce could do with something from the 21st c!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zvbxrpl799
    United States2 years ago

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Feedback highlights the impressive creativity of the host, particularly in blending popular music with classical styles.
Listeners appreciate the educational value of the content, finding it both informative and entertaining. They enjoy the personal stories that guests share during episodes, adding a rich emotional layer to the challenges.
The show is a fun and engaging way to explore music, with many listeners enjoying the challenge of identifying tunes and composers.

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Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 4/2/2025
Q: Kristen, tell me about your musical background. Did you grow up in a musical family?
Kristen shares that she grew up playing the flute, participated in various ensembles, and now plays in the West Michigan Flute Orchestra, which is the largest non-professional flute orchestra in the country.
Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 1/8/2025
Q: What's the role of music in your life?
Kate shares her background as a musician, including her experience with various instruments and singing in choral groups.
Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 12/11/2024
Q: What role does music play in your life?
Richard shared that he plays violin and viola, has played since he was 10, and has been involved with music through orchestras and a string quartet.
Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 11/20/2024
Q: Who's the composer whose style Bruce might have been imitating with that?
Stacy guesses Bartok after considering Stravinsky and Prokofiev.
Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 11/20/2024
Q: What do you think? What's going on in that Piano Puzzler?
Stacy identifies a Beatles tune in Bruce's performance and suggests it might be 'A Hard Day's Night.'

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This podcast features an engaging game where a familiar tune is reinterpreted in the style of a classical composer. The episodes consist of Bruce Adolphe, the host, inviting listeners to guess both the hidden song and the composer being emulated, combining humor, education, and musical appreciation. Each segment showcases the creative adaptation of well-known pieces while fostering a sense of collaboration and community among participants. The interactive format encourages both music lovers and novices alike to deepen their understanding of classical influences in popular tunes, making it not only entertaining but also intellectually stimulating.

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2. Susan Walker
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4. Jane Johnson
5. Rivkah Meder
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8. Kobi Davidson

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