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The New Criterion Podcasts

The New Criterion
Classical Music
Chopin
Music
Thanksgiving
Stefan Zweig
Beethoven
Richard Strauss
Carnegie Hall
Piano Performance
Amy Beach
The New Criterion
Mozart
New York Philharmonic
Max Reger
Johann Gottfried Walther
Johann Sebastian Bach
Steam Power
Rail Transport
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Robin Diangelo

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

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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.”

“Chronological order is not the only order,” says Jay in this episode, but “it’s not a bad” one. The episode starts in the sixteenth century—“Gaudete, Christus est natus.” It stays there for a while and then goes to Bach, spirituals, Reger, Berlin (I... more

On October 22, Friends of The New Criterion gathered at a private New York club to hear Andrew Jones discuss his latest book, “The London Club: Architecture, Interiors, Art.”

This episode is about songs of the heart. There is one from Russia, performed two different ways. (That song is by a man named Tolstoy, although not the author of those great novels.) There is one from Samoa. This episode contains assorted treasures—... more

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Recent Guests

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

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Jay Nordlinger
Music critic of The New Criterion, frequently features in discussions on classical music and culture.

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 States2 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 States6 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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Listeners praise the host's erudition and ability to connect music criticism with broader cultural themes.
The discussions are deeply informed and likely appealing to anyone who enjoys long-form, thoughtful conversations about the arts.
Guests often bring strong expertise, contributing to high-quality insights and learning opportunities for interested listeners.

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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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This show offers in-depth conversations at the intersection of arts and intellect, with a strong emphasis on classical music criticism, literature, and cultural commentary. Episodes regularly span detailed musical analyses, live performance critiques, and literary discussions, often featuring prominent critics, authors, and performers who bring a scholarly lens to works from Bach and Shchedrin to Oscar Wilde and contemporary club and architecture histories. A standout thread is the host's ability to weave personal anecdotes with rigorous critique, providing listeners with both historical context and artful interpretation that appeals to well-educated, culturally curious audiences. The format tends to prioritize thoughtful, long-form dialogu... more

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