
Conversations with scholars about music, hosted by musicologist Will Robin and produced by D. Edward Davis
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | Music InterviewsMusic CommentaryMusic | ||||

Well, it's our final episode, and we have the exact right guest to help say goodbye to a podcast that focuses on music scholarship, and why it matters: William Cheng, whose work fundamentally reconsiders what musicology can be, by laying out a philos... more
Well, we're almost done: this is the penultimate episode of our fourth and final season. In our final weeks, host Will and producer Eddie take some time to reflect back on what it's meant: the origins of the podcast, the community we've built, and th... more
Musicology today could not exist without feminist musicology, and feminist musicology could not exist without Suzanne Cusick. Dr. Cusick's revolutionary work has scrutinized gender and sexuality in musical life for decades, and is foundational to mus... more
From its beginnings, the eugenics movement has looked to music: for foundational figures like Francis Galton and contemporaries like Charles Murray, the child-prodigy composer or violinist could serve to demonstrate that talent was innate and inherit... more
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I’m very happy to have come upon this podcast site, quite by accident. It is fascinating to me to hear musicologists talk about their research process. Bravo!
There are a variety of good music podcasts out there, but this is the only one that features just one scholar talking about their work. These interviews range from the topical to career-spanning with an emphasis on early career scholars working on subject pertaining to North Atlantic repertoires. These episodes are always stimulating and carefully curated and it’s always one of the first podcasts I download on Tuesdays.
Beyond the "what do musicologists do all day?" question, this podcast probes scholars to tell "why?" What factors prompted their work, sometimes leading them into new and unexpected directions? The issues considered are big, but the stakes are huge--connecting what goes on in the classroom with what goes on in "the real world." Perceptive questions from Will Robin, who knows also how to stay out of the way and let his guests tell their story.
Sound Expertise has rapidly become one of my favorite podcasts. Every episode is highly informative and lively thanks to Will Robin’s strength as an interviewer and his guests’ obvious passion for their research. The variety of musical topics covered guarantees that there’s something in the episode catalogue for everyone. Furthermore, Sound Expertise provides a great introduction to today’s musicology field and how it has grown/shifted over the last few decades. Much appreciated!
Will Robin is a knowledgeable interviewer and a trained listener. It is refreshing to hear a podcast where the host avoids interrupting and allows their guest to unspool a complete thought. The George Lewis interview is an informative listen.
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The content centers on conversations between a musicologist and various scholars, exploring diverse topics within the realm of musicology. Key themes include the intersection of music with contemporary issues, historical figures in music, and the evolving landscape of music education. Episodes frequently feature in-depth discussions about the work of notable composers, the implications of musicology on societal understanding, and the significance of collaborative efforts in music history. This series stands out due to its focus on academic perspectives while ensuring the discussion remains accessible and engaging for a wider audience interested in music and its academic study.
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Recent guests on Sound Expertise include:
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2. Suzanne Cusick
3. Alexander Cowan
4. Jonathan Bailey Holland
5. Samantha Ege
6. Yuval Sharon
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