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The New Criterion Podcasts

The New Criterion
Mozart
Carnegie Hall
Tchaikovsky
Chopin
Classical Music
Thanksgiving
Music
Rodion Shchedrin
London Clubs
Oscar Wilde
The New Criterion
Beethoven
Stefan Zweig
New York Philharmonic
Richard Strauss
Salzburg Festival
Liszt
Shostakovich
Bach
Piano Performance

A monthly review of the arts and intellectual life. Interviews, poetry readings, musical criticism, and more. newcriterion.com

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Latest Episodes

On June 9, the Friends of The New Criterion gathered for a book party with Nicholas O’Connell, the author of “Crush: My Year as an Apprentice Winemaker.”

On May 7, the Friends and Young Friends gathered for an evening with Fr. George Rutler, who spoke about Shakespeare and Abraham Lincoln.

On April 9, the Friends and Young Friends gathered for a poetry party with David Lehman, winner of the 2025 New Criterion Poetry Prize.

On January 22, Friends of The New Criterion gathered at the offices of the magazine to celebrate the publication of Brooke Allen’s “Good Bones: Glorious Relics from the Age of Reading.”

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Nick O'Connell
Author and winemaker from Washington
Washington wine industry / author of Crush
Episode: Book party with Nicholas O’Connell
Father George Rutler
Priest and public intellectual invited to speak
Father George Rutler (invited guest)
Episode: Fr. George Rutler on Shakespeare & Lincoln
David Lehman
Winner of The New Criterion Poetry Prize, poet and editor
Criterion Books / The New Criterion
Episode: Poetry Party with David Lehman
Brooke Allen
Author and contributing editor at Hudson Review
Episode: Brooke Allen on “Good Bones”
Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen
American countertenor, a singer from Brooklyn.
Episode: Music for a While #106: Souvenirs
Julian Prégardien
Tenor from Germany, known for his interpretations of Mozart.
Episode: Music for a While #106: Souvenirs
Fleur Baron
Versatile mezzo-soprano, born in Northern Ireland to a Singaporean mother and British father.
Episode: Music for a While #106: Souvenirs
Jeremy Black
Historian and author
Episode: Jeremy Black & James Panero discuss “The scream of steam”
Cecile Licad
Renowned pianist
Episode: Piano Evening with David Dubal & Cecile Licad

Hosts

James Pinero
Executive Editor, The New Criterion
Jay Nordlinger
Music critic of The New Criterion

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Jay’s stunning musical insights

    Thanks above all, Jay, for your musical erudition!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wewwweewwwww
    United States3 years ago
  • Great music and cultural insight

    Great music and cultural insight

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cremefracas
    United States5 years ago
  • New to this podcast

    Wonderful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miasarx
    United States6 years ago
  • Music For a While - worthwhile

    Jay does a great job putting together varied selections & genres. Really knowledgeable guy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan the liberal
    United States7 years ago
  • Top notch

    The best part is Music for a While which could stand on its own as a podcast. I also enjoy everything else but the aforementioned show is the standout here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MotDav
    United States7 years ago

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Strong focus on arts, literature, and music with thoughtful commentary.

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Poetry Party with David Lehman
Q: How do you define deconstruction and what is your experience engaging with those ideas in a classroom or panel setting?
Lehman describes that questions about deconstruction come up in public discourse, recounts a panel moment, and emphasizes that his approach is to promote accessible, well-crafted poetry while acknowledging the historical debates around deconstruction and its practitioners.
Poetry Party with David Lehman
Q: Could you introduce the reading and share what you will be looking for in choosing poems for publication?
David Lehman discusses his honor as poetry editor, his aim to publish contemporary voices in traditional forms, and his openness to poems that honor form without being tied to it, highlighting that originality and a respect for poetic traditions are both important.
Andrew Jones on “The London Club”
Q: Do you think there's a renaissance of clubs?
Yes, many new clubs have opened recently, reflecting societal trends towards glamorous and exclusive environments.
Andrew Jones on “The London Club”
Q: What is it about England that created the club culture?
The coffee house culture transitioned into clubs, supported by the political climate and the increase in membership in the 19th century.
Andrew Jones on “The London Club”
Q: Is there anything comparable in other European capitals?
Most places have clubs, but very few have the same scale as London, with Paris having only a handful of significant clubs.

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7. Fleur Baron
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