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Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

Joshua Weilerstein
Classical Music
Beethoven
World War II
Robert Schumann
Witold Lutoslawski
Concerto For Orchestra
Klezmer Music
Copland's Third Symphony
Schubert's Sonata In B Flat
Clara Schumann
Folk Music
Shostakovich
Stravinsky
Berlioz
Lili Boulanger
Poland
Dvorak's Cello Concerto
Fanfare For the Common Man
American Symphony
John Adams

Sticky Notes is a classical music podcast for everyone, whether you are just getting interested in classical music for the first time, or if you've been listening to it and loving it all your life. Interviews with great artists, in depth looks at pieces in the repertoire, and both basic and deep dives into every era of music. Classical music is absolutely for everyone, so let's start listening! No... more

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Latest Episodes

Brahms spent much of his adult life battling with his ambition to write the next great symphony and his terror at the shadow of Beethoven standing behind him. Brahms tortured himself for 14 years with his first symphony, and only published it when he... more

The story of Alexander von Zemlinsky's The Mermaid begins with a passionate love affair and ends in heartbreak of the most unabashedly big-R Romantic kind. In 1900, the young, fabulously talented, and famously beautiful Alma Schindler came to Zemlins... more

Many aspects of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's life seem relatively normal when it comes to composers of the Baroque era. He was prolific, died young, and his music became very famous only after his death. However, all three of these facts are complic... more

We humans seem to love comeback stories, and there is no comeback quite as compelling in the classical music world as Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto. It was written three years after the disastrous premiere of his First Symphony, a premiere so ... more

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Recent Guests

Aram Demirjian
Conductor and music director of the Knoxville Symphony
Knoxville Symphony
Episode: Handel Messiah w/ Aram Demirjian
Martin Frust
Legendary clarinetist
Episode: Beethoven Piano Sonata in B Flat Major, Op. 106, "Hammerklavier" - Part 2
Norbert Mühleman
Editor-in-chief at G. Henle Publishers, expert in music editing
G. Henle Publishers
Episode: The Ravel Sound with Norbert Müllemann and Stefan Knüpfer
Stefan Knüpfer
Piano technician and expert in piano acoustics
Episode: The Ravel Sound with Norbert Müllemann and Stefan Knüpfer
Boris Giltburg
Brilliant pianist known for his interpretations of classical repertoire.
Episode: Ravel, Ravel, Ravel, w/Boris Giltburg and G. Henle Verlag!
Jesse Montgomery
A composer featured in an upcoming interview
Episode: Politics in Classical Music
Caroline Shaw
Composer, performer, and Pulitzer Prize winner.
Roomful of Teeth
Episode: A Conversation with Composer Caroline Shaw
John McWhorter
Linguist and author with insights on Black culture and language
Episode: William Grant Still Symphony No. 1, "Afro-American"
Abigale Reisman
Violinist, composer, improviser, and educator
Co-founder of Thread Ensemble and member of Ezekiel's Wheels
Episode: An Exploration of Klezmer Music w/ Abigale Reisman

Host

Joshua Weilerstein
Conductor and music director with a deep passion for classical music, also serves as the host of an educational podcast focused on demystifying classical compositions and making them accessible to wider audiences.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 4k ratings
  • Wunderbar!

    It’s the first time I printed out a symphony to get into it! You made it so much fun! I love it! Thank you for that 🥰🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zitronenhaut
    Germany20 days ago
  • Excellent

    While not a novice fan of classical music, I am no where close to an expert. Every episode is filled with “insider” information about music theory, composition and conducting. And it’s presented in an understandable way that is in no way intimidating. Highly recommended. Keep up the good work, Joshua!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bertb711
    United States24 days ago
  • Love it!

    This podcast is wonderful! A great way to learn about familiar and unfamiliar music. 10/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wattygle
    United States25 days ago
  • Informative and friendly

    Interesting and enjoyable, with moments of gentle humour, this podcast is deeply informative. His analysis of pieces is never dry or dull but always alive and relevant and interesting. I’m so pleased to have these to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XQ113
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Handel’s “Messiah”

    A wonderful analysis of this great piece of music by two conductors whose knowledge and love of this famous oratorio comes shining through the podcast!

    Bravo !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Les is more.
    United States2 months ago

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Many highlight the emotional depth and personal connections provided in discussions, making complex subjects relatable.
Listeners praise the engaging and accessible approach to classical music, appreciating insights that enhance their understanding of composers and pieces.
There's a strong demand for improved sound quality, though overall satisfaction with content remains high.

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Apple Podcasts
#64
United States/Music
Apple Podcasts
#35
United Kingdom/Music
Apple Podcasts
#72
Canada/Music
Apple Podcasts
#98
Australia/Music
Apple Podcasts
#159
Germany/Music
Apple Podcasts
#185
Italy/Music

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sticky Notes meets You'll Hear It
Q: What is your relationship with jazz as a classical musician?
I grew up in a musical family, listening to a variety of music, including jazz. However, I was trained classically, which often leads to a divide between the two genres.
Ravel, Ravel, Ravel, w/Boris Giltburg and G. Henle Verlag!
Q: What specifically about Ravel's music is so intoxicating?
His imagination turns meticulous construction into great works of art, evoking powerful emotions.
Ravel, Ravel, Ravel, w/Boris Giltburg and G. Henle Verlag!
Q: What was your first encounter with Ravel's piano music?
It was the Sonatine, which I remember falling in love with as it is very accessible.
A Conversation with Composer Caroline Shaw
Q: Do you sometimes want to hold on to the pieces that you're not performing?
It depends on the piece, but Entr'act, I love seeing all, like, that is a piece for anybody to do.
A Conversation with Composer Caroline Shaw
Q: What did the Pulitzer Prize mean for you in terms of your other work?
It was a strange day when that happened, because even some of my friends didn't know that I wrote music.

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Focusing on a broad appreciation of classical music, the content provides an engaging exploration of various composers, their compositions, and the historical contexts surrounding them. Listeners encounter insightful analyses of notable works, often interwoven with personal anecdotes from the host, who emphasizes making classical music accessible to all. The discussions also highlight notable collaborations with esteemed artists and offer an invitation for listeners of all backgrounds to deepen their understanding and love for classical music, whether they are new enthusiasts or seasoned connoisseurs.

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1. Aram Demirjian
2. Martin Frust
3. Norbert Mühleman
4. Stefan Knüpfer
5. Boris Giltburg
6. Jesse Montgomery
7. Caroline Shaw
8. John McWhorter

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