So, Hear Me Out – the classical music podcast
Southbank CentreSo, Hear Me Out is a brand new podcast from London’s Southbank Centre, exploring the big questions around classical music — and why it still matters today. Join hosts Linton Stephens (musician, broadcaster and Deputy Artistic Director of Chineke! Orchestra) and Gillian Moore (writer, broadcaster and Artistic Associate at Southbank Centre) as they challenge assumptions, unpick controversies, and sh... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | a month ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | |||
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Expect a whirlwind tour through Luciano Berio’s mashup masterpiece Sinfonia, complete with Mahler, Beckett, and a generous helping of 1960s political angst.
Then it’s off to a galaxy far, far away to explore how Star Wars composer John Williams borr... more
Linton and Gillian explore how classical music has been used to challenge power, uplift marginalised voices, and fuel social movements. From radical sounds to revolutionary ideas, we discover how music becomes activism.
Linton introduces Julius East... more
Music doesn’t exist in a vacuum – it travels, it transforms, and sometimes it takes what isn’t freely given.
Hosts Linton Stephens and Gillian Moore wade into one of the most complex questions in music today: is it okay to use sounds from cultures t... more
Kicking off with the worst classical music jokes we could find, Linton and Gillian dive into the hidden humour of the classical world — from Haydn’s cheeky Surprise Symphony to Ravel’s mischievous opera L’enfant et les sortilèges.
Q: Why did the pia... more
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Apple Podcasts | #201 |  United States/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #10 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #62 | United Kingdom/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #40 |  South Korea/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #215 | South Korea/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #222 |  Mexico/Music/Music Commentary |
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Exploring the evolving nature of classical music, the content provides a fresh take on age-old questions surrounding the genre and its relevance today. Each episode centers around a provocative question, such as the appropriateness of cultural borrowing or the potential for humor in classical compositions. The discussions are led by knowledgeable hosts who share both personal anecdotes and intriguing insights into various pieces of music, blending educational content with accessible, engaging dialogue. With themes ranging from protest music to cultural appropriation, the series opens listeners' eyes to the diverse possibilities within classical music while fostering a new appreciation for its intricate layers.
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this podcast launched a month ago and published 6 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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