Podcast

Perfect Pitch: Classical Music Deconstructed

Education, Music, Music Commentary

Unlock the secrets of classical music with Perfect Pitch – the podcast that takes you on a journey through the centuries of timeless compositions. Whether you're a seasoned expert or a curious beginner, Perfect Pitch offers an accessible and relaxed exploration of the world's most beautiful classical works. Join us as we reveal fascinating stories behind the music and the composers who created them. With Perfect Pitch, you'll discover new insights into the classics and develop a deeper appreciation for the art form. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of classical music like never before!

Episodes
191
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
44 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

191 episodes, newest first

  1. S2.E111. Long overdue Rameau; Tornami Vagheddia from Handel's Alcina; What is a conductor for? Bartok Six Romanian Dances; Warlock Capriol Suite.

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    46 min
  2. S2.E11O. From Melancholy to Euphoria. Verdi Don Carlo, Tchaikovsky October, Berwald Bassoon Concert Piece, Edwin York Bowen Viola Concerto

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    45 min
  3. S2.E109 Schumann Fantasy Pieces for Cello and Piano, Poulenc Sonata for Four Hands, Finzi Eclogue, Tchaikovsky September - book-ended with Bach Prelude and Fugue BWV 532.

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    47 min
  4. S2.E108 Argerich plays Shostakovich and Chopin, Deh vienni, non tardar, Mozart, and The March from The Trojans, Berlioz.

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    46 min
  5. S2.E107 Music to still the mind, with a gentle pick-me-up to finish. Delius Autumn, Mozart Adagio Serenade 10, Fanny Mendelssohn Larghetto - and a Bassoon Concerto - by Rossini?!

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    44 min
  6. S2.E106. Jollity, Passion, Pathos and Menace. Albinoni Trumpet Concerto Bb, Schumann Piano Quintet, Handel Theodora, Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique finale.

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    47 min
  7. S2.E105. A soothing Prelude by Vaughan Williams, Schubert's Shepherd on the Rock, hitting the high Cs with Donizetti, Tchaikovsky July, and Mendelssohn Reformation Symphony finale.

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    39 min
  8. S2.E104. Luminosity with Chopin, some wistfulness with Bridge, and jollity with Christophe Foerster.

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    40 min
  9. S2.E103 Brahms Clarinet Quintet, Beethoven Andante Favori, Berwald Scherzo Symphony 4, Elgar Imperial March.

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    39 min
  10. S2.E102 Youthful exuberance with Szymonovsky, Schubert joy in C major symphony, Tchaikovsky's ode to June, and some quirkiness with Copeland's Dance of Mockery.

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    47 min
  11. S2.E101. Technical wizardry in Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 3, Wagner's Siegfried Idyll, Tchaikovsky May, a Strauss Polka.

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    51 min
  12. S2.E100. The importance of interpretation - Mozart Piano Sonata 10, Brahms Hungarian Dance 7, Talent to watch out for - Charlotte Du Cann and Sebastian Hill, Smetana Scherzo, RIP Dame Felicity Lott.

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    49 min
  13. S2.E99.A bit of everything to cover all human emotions Tchaikovsky Polonaise, Bach Concerto for 4 Harpsichords, Debussy Tarantelle Styrienne, Clara Schumann's Variations on a theme by Robert, Delius…

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    44 min
  14. S2.E98. Richard Strauss, Sunrise, Ponchielli La Gioconda, Tchaikovsky April, Bruch Violin Concerto 1

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    40 min
  15. S2.E97 Bach St John Passion, Walton Scherzo Symphony 1, Bruch Scottish Fantasy, Chopin Piano Concerto 1, last movement

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    37 min
  16. S2.E96. Sunrise with Haydn, some trifles with Finzi, lyricism in Beethoven's 5th, Tchaikovsky March, Final Chorus, St Matthew Passion.

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    46 min
  17. S2.E95. Comfort and Joy with Bach 'Schlummert ein', Ravel Introduction and Allegro, Chopin Butterfly Etude, Mozart 'Non piu andrai', Schubert 3rd Symphony Presto.

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    40 min
  18. S2.E94 Spanish Jollity with Ravel, Tchaikovsky's February, a Mahler Love Song - and the ultimate piece for tragic love in Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture.

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    40 min
  19. S2.E93 Mendelssohn Capriccio Brillant, Mozart Horn Quintet, Tchaikovsky January, Offenbach Les Oiseaux dans La Charmille

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    43 min
  20. S2.E92. Music to dispel the January blues - Mozart Sinfonia Concertante 1st and 3rd movements, Rachmaninoff Preludes, C#mi and Gmi, Goldmark Queen of Sheba Suite.

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    40 min