Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast
Joshua WeilersteinSticky 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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 283 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsMusicPerforming Arts | |||
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The great and somewhat controversial conductor Leopold Stokowski said this about Tchaikovsky: "His musical utterance comes directly from the heart and is a spontaneous expression of his innermost feeling. It is as sincere as if it were written with h... more
I'm always tickled by composer trivia questions, like which standard canon works begin in a major key and end in a minor key? I'll give you one, but please comment others below: Mendelssohn's 4th Symphony. Well, how about this one: how many of Beetho... more
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
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- Beethoven’s Opus 59 Number 2 String Quartet
A wonderful analysis of this great string quartet by a fabulous teacher whose love of this music is matched by the way he teaches it to his lucky listeners.
Apple Podcasts5Les is more.
United States13 days ago - Fun and Interesting
Perfect place to start learning about, understanding, and appreciating classical music. I love how it breaks down the music but also gives us some history as well.
Apple Podcasts5DH1882United States23 days ago - Fabulous podcast - one of the best ever done
Sticky Notes is essential listening for all classical music fans. I listen to his podcast prior to attending any live concert so that I can better appreciate the music. And since there are over 250 episodes, in most cases Weilerstein covers one of the pieces to be performed. His podcasts reflect his deep understanding of classical music. They are rich, detailed and always informative. They are, quite simply, essential listening prior to attending a concert or even listening to a piece of mu... more
Apple Podcasts5Why So Many Bad Apps?United States24 days ago Maestro Wallerstein does an excellent job of presenting and analyzing great works of classical music. I’ve been introduced to countless unfamiliar, but soon to be favorite new works. The recent live episode on Brahms’ Second Symphony was wonderful. Wallerstein is great at straddling the line between deep analysis and accessibility. Highly recommend!
Audible5Amazon CustomerUnited Statesa month ago- An amazing song is missing
This is a very cool show. I’m trying to come around to listening the other episodes because I keep replaying the two Rite of Spring episodes. If you could make an episode about “Hungarian Rhapsody” by Franz Liszt, I might listen.
Apple Podcasts5David- I 12United Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #55 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  Canada/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #57 |  United Kingdom/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  Australia/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #90 |  Germany/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #91 |  Italy/Music |
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Sticky Notes offers accessible, deeply informed explorations of classical music, ranging from in-depth piece analyses to conversations with leading artists. Episodes frequently blend historical context, analytical listening, and performance practice, with a flavor of warmth and humor that makes sophisticated music approachable for both newcomers and seasoned listeners. Notable strengths include clear explanations of complex musical ideas, live-concert discussions, and thoughtful guest perspectives, which together create an engaging resource for understanding the Western classical repertoire and its ongoing relevance. A standout is the host's ability to connect historical narratives with listening cues, often supported by illustrative musica... more
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