Best Baritone Podcasts (2025)

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Exploring Beethoven 1:08:16

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In this week's Gramophone Podcast, the last of 2025, we explore the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Editor Emeritus James Jolly talks to Richard Wigmore – a long-standing contributor to our pages, and an expert on the music of the classical and early romantic periods – about this musical Titan. They discuss Beethoven's transform…

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Critics Choice 2025 24:53

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As another year of preparing and publishing many hundreds of reviews draws to a close, the three team members most involved - Reviews Editor Gavin Dixon, Deputy Editor Tim Parry, and Editor and Publisher Martin Cullingford - take time out to discuss what lies behind the process, and how we decide which albums are named Gramophone Editor's Choices. …

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Interview with Brenda Earle Stokes, Musician, Educator, Jazz Artist 1:04:29

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Send us a text Brenda Earle Stokes is a rare jazz artist with a true command of both the voice and the piano. Hailed as “a breezy delight” by Time Out New York, Brenda’s music is rooted in the jazz tradition with influences ranging from Brazilian music to rock radio. As a bandleader she has toured clubs and festivals across the US, Canada, New Zeal…

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Remembering Alfred Brendel, with his son Adrian Brendel 51:12

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In this week's Gramophone Podcast we remember Alfred Brendel, one of the most significant and much-loved musical figures of age, in the company of his son, the cellist Adrian Brendel, who takes Editor Martin Cullingford around the pianist's library and studio and reflects on what his books, art and belongings tell us about him. He also talks about …

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Christophe Rousset on Charpentier's Christmas music 23:59

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In this week's edition of of the Gramophone Podcast, Editor Martin Cullingford is joined by the conductor and harpsichordist Christophe Rousset to talk about his new album of Christmas music by the 17th century composer Charpentier - called a Baroque Christmas - recorded with the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists, and released on the en…

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Saxophonist Seth Ebersole; A Masterclass in Mindset for all Musicians, Ep 257 1:45:25

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Hailing from Reading, Pennsylvania, Seth Ebersole has performed as a bandleader and sideman at such venues as the Detroit Jazz Festival, Rochester Jazz Festival, Jacksonville Jazz Festival, and the Amazonas Green Jazz Festival, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the Basel Tattoo. He has appeared and recorded with such artists as Terell Stafford, …

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Thomas Adès and the Ruisi Quartet on their new recording, Növények 36:21

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We're joined for this week's Gramophone Podcast by composer Thomas Adès and two members of the Ruisi Quartet, violinist Alessandro Ruisi and viola player Luba Tunnicliffe, to talk about their recording of Növények, Adès's setting of seven Hungarian poems for mezzo-soprano and piano sextet. They explore this fascinating work with Gramophone Editor M…

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Samantha Ege and Leah Broad on Avril Coleridge-Taylor 33:16

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Hattie Butterworth is joined by pianist and historian Samantha Ege and author Leah Broad to discuss the life and music of composer Avril Coleridge-Taylor as the first recording of her orchestral music and piano concerto is released on Resonus

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Baritone Saxophonist, Andrew Hadro; Sculpting the Sound, Ep 256 1:30:17

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Andrew Hadro is a professional musician based in Brooklyn NY, where he performs on Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Flute. He is one of the ONLY working musicians in New York City to play the Bass Saxophone and Contra-bass Clarinet. After more than 20 years in NYC, Andrew can be heard through an expanding […] The post Baritone Saxoph…

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The Legendary Juan Kingsbury | EP21 | Author, Entrepreneur, Coach, Podcast Host, Husband and Dad 1:28:03

1M ago1:28:03

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In this episode, Juan Kingsbury shares his journey from a childhood marked by feelings of laziness and lack of focus to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader. He discusses the importance of understanding oneself, the role of discipline in achieving goals, and the impact of AI on the workforce. Juan emphasizes the need for leaders to create …

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Conductor Klaus Mäkelä on performing Mahler's Eighth at the 2025 Mahler Festival 19:54

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In May this year, the Concertgebouw – Amsterdam's legendary concert hall – played host to the 2025 Mahler Festival. Originally scheduled for 2000, the centenary of the first such event, but moved back by five years due to the pandemic, the Mahler Festival saw all of Mahler's symphonies performed chronologically over two weeks, and performed by a ha…

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Interview with Brian Witkowski, Classical Baritone, Business Coach 1:25:50

2M ago1:25:50

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Send us a text Brian Witkowski’s path has moved through the worlds of classical singing, voice teaching, and coaching—but the thread running through all of it is his belief in the power of a person’s voice to shape their life. Trained as a classical baritone, Brian spent years performing, teaching, and mentoring musicians, before his work expanded …

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Saxophonist & Repair Technician, Paul Maslin; How PM Woodwind creates a saxophone community, Ep 255 1:37:16

2M ago1:37:16

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For more than 30 years, Paul Maslin, founder of PM Woodwind Repair, has been the go-to expert for saxophonists around the world who demand the highest level of craftsmanship and care for their instruments. A professional saxophonist himself, Paul understands exactly how a horn should feel and respond. Every saxophone that passes through his hands […

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Saxophonist & Repair Technician, Paul Maslin; How PM Woodwinds creates a saxophone community, Ep. 255 1:17:21

2M ago1:17:21

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This week, Donna sits down with Paul Maslin, founder of PM Woodwind Repair and one of the most trusted names in the saxophone world. Paul's shop has been a go-to spot for pros and enthusiasts alike for over 30 years, and in this episode, he shares how he built a community around quality, craftsmanship, and love for the instrument. ⬇️ You'll hear: 0…

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Pianist Mao Fujita on concluding his preludes project 23:30

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Mao Fujita, who took second prize in the Piano category at the 2019 Tchaikovsky Competition, released an album on Sony Classical of 72 preludes back in the autumn of 2024 – the three sets of 24 by Chopin, Scriabin and Akio Yashiro. Now as a pendant to that project he has recorded another six, by Ravel, Rachmaninov, Mompou, Franck, Busoni and Alkan.…

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Composer and author Robin Holloway on celebrating 900 years of classical music 37:00

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The composer, academic and writer Robin Holloway has just published a new book, Music's Odyssey, An Invitation to Western Classical Music (Allen Lane). He's Emeritus Professor of Music at the University of Cambridge, where James Jolly went to visit him a couple of weeks ago to talk about the book's genesis and aims. The podcast features an excerpt …

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Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky on his new album 'Gelosia!' 34:19

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The French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky has just released a new Erato album of cantatas da camera by Alessandro Scarlatti, Porpora, Galuppi, Handel and Vivaldi, 'Gelosia!'. On it he also conducts his ensemble Artaserse, which he founded in 2002, and with which he increasingly appears solely as conductor rather than as singer. Gramophone's James …

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The Hermes Experiment on their new album, Tree 34:56

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The Hermes Experiment - an ever-innovative, exploratory and imaginative ensemble - have released their new album, Tree, a meditation on nature, memory and change embracing contemporary composers and reimagined music from the past. Two members of the group, soprano Héloïse Werner and clarinetist Oliver Pashley - who also both have compositions on th…

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Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2025: The Winners 56:50

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In this special edition of the Gramophone Podcast, we explore the full list of winners from this year's Gramophone Classical Music Awards. Editor Emeritus James Jolly, Editor Martin Cullingford, Deputy Editor Tim Parry and Editor of Opera Now and Choir & Organ Hattie Butterworth talk through the Category Winners, the Special Awards, and of course t…

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Getting Your Voice Back 27:11

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In this 10th episode, vocal coach, Eli Prinsen discusses strategies for Getting Your Voice Back. Some highlights include: The tests you can do at home before seeking an ENT, how to heal and what to do next. For more information on Eli Prinsen’s Hybrid Vocal Technique: https://hybridvocaltechnique.com…

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Saxophone Sextet The Moanin’ Frogs; Making Saxophone Chamber Music Fun and Unique, Ep 254 1:37:49

2M ago1:37:49

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In this episode of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, host Donna Schwartz chats with the members of The Moanin’ Frogs, a dynamic saxophone sextet that’s bringing new life and personality to the world of chamber music. The Moanin’ Frogs saxophone sextet consists of six college professors delivering virtuosic performances of classical, ragtime, jazz, …

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Saxophone Sextet The Moanin' Frogs; Making Saxophone Chamber Music Fun and Unique, Ep 254 1:37:49

2M ago1:37:49

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Meet The Moanin' Frogs, a dynamic saxophone sextet blending classical, jazz, ragtime, and pop with unmatched energy and creativity. In this episode, they share their journey, the story behind their name, their new album One Giant Leap, and what makes chamber music so fun and expressive. Below is a detailed timestamp to help you navigate the key hig…

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Maxim Emelyanychev on Mozart's symphonies 26:20

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For this week's Gramophone Podcast, Editor Martin Cullingford travelled to Padua to talk to Maxim Emelyanychev, Chief Conductor of Il Pomo d'Oro, about recording Mozart symphonies - and specially their latest release of Symphonies Nos 35 and 36, and Violin Concerto No 3 - on period instruments for the Aparté label.…

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The Legendary Kat Ramos | EP20 | Archery Gold Medalist, Advocate for Short Statured People 1:15:38

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In this engaging episode, Kat Ramos shares her inspiring journey as a short-statured individual, discussing her experiences with bullying, cultural differences, and the importance of family support. She reflects on her career choices, passion for archery, and advocacy for short statured people. Kat's insights into relationships and the challenges o…

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Tine Thing Helseth on Echoes, her new album of trumpet concertos 31:17

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This week's guest on the Gramophone Podcast is trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth, who talks to Editor Martin Cullingford about her new recording on the Lawo label. Called 'Echoes', it features works by Arutiunian, Penderecki and Weinberg - she talks about the album, as well as her wider work championing her instrument and its repertoire.…

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Saxophonist Harben Kay; How to self-manage your albums, Ep. 253 1:25:30

3M ago1:25:30

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For episode 253 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna interviews award-winning tenor saxophonist Harben Kay, who is set to release their third album, The World I Live In (Sulis Records, October 3, 2025). The album is a deeply personal reflection on identity, transformation, and how change influences creativity. Written over three years of movi…

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Saxophonist Harben Kay; How to self-manage your albums, Ep 253 1:25:31

3M ago1:25:31

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From being afraid of improvisation to becoming one of the UK's most innovative saxophonists, Harben Kay takes us through their journey in music — mentors, heroes, practice routines, composing, and the inspiration behind their brand-new album The World I Live In (out Oct 3, 2025). Below is a detailed timestamp guide to help you navigate the key high…

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Ian Page on the music of Gluck 41:39

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In this week's Gramophone Podcast, the conductor Ian Page joins Editor Martin Cullingford to talk about the music of the 18th-century composer Gluck, setting him in the context of musical developments of his time. The conversation marks the release of the new album from his ensemble The Mozartists - a recording of arias from Gluck operas, sung by A…

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Anastasia Kobekina on Bach's Cello Suites | Gramophone Podcast 38:25

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In this week's Gramophone Podcast, cellist Anastasia Kobekina talks about her new recording of one of the most revered series of works for her instrument - Bach's Solo Cello Suites. While the album isn't released by Sony Classical until next Friday (September 26), three movements are already available as singles, and in this side ranging conversati…

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Interview with Katie O’Rourke, Pianist, Feldenkrais Practitioner, Teacher 1:28:53

3M ago1:28:53

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Send us a text Katie has taught piano for nearly twenty years, and her love for the instrument began after taking lessons with a family friend at age six. Even in moments of deep frustration with the challenges of making ten fingers do ten different things, music kept calling her back. After earning a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Wes…

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Dr. David Cutler; Amplifying Income, Impact & Innovation for Saxophonists, Ep. 252 1:42:03

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Dr David Culter; Amplifying Income, Impact & Innovation for Saxophonists, Ep 252 1:42:03

3M ago1:42:03

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In this episode of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, host Donna Schwartz sits down with Dr. David Cutler, author, musician, educator, and creative entrepreneur, to talk about music, innovation, and the entrepreneurial mindset musicians need today. Find exactly what you're looking for in the episode by using the timestamps below ⬇️ 00:00 His musical…

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Interview with Michael Faire, Bass Trombonist and Music Business Professional 1:33:57

4M ago1:33:57

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Send us a text Michael Faire is a semi-active musician in North Georgia. A freelance collegiate trombonist turned music business professional, Michael now serves as the Instruments, Sales and Rentals Manager at Big Note Music. Since joining Big Note in late 2022 and rejoining in mid-2023, Michael has been focused on growing an organically started r…

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Composer John Rutter: a birthday conversation 56:00

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One of the most-performed composers of our time, Sir John Rutter, celebrates his 80th birthday on September 24. To mark the occasion Harmonia Mundi has released an album of his choral music sung by the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, directed by Graham Ross – 'John Rutter: A Clare College Celebration'. And next week Decca releases an all-orchest…

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Saxophonist, Educator, Composer, Woody Witt; Free Jazz Modernized, Ep 251 1:45:32

4M ago1:45:32

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Dr. Woody Witt is a Houston-based saxophonist, composer, and educator who has built an international reputation as both a performer and teacher. He’s a Professor of Music at Houston Community College and teaches saxophone at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music. In 2014, Woody won the Grand Prize at the Taichung International Jazz […]…

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Saxophonist, Educator, Composer, Woody Witt; Free Jazz Modernized, Ep 251 1:45:33

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On this episode of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna welcomes award-winning saxophonist and educator Dr. Woody Witt, fresh off the release of his latest album, Awakening. Here are the timestamps for your convenience; jump to the parts of our conversation with Dr. Woody Witt that interest you most! 00:00 What keeps Woody busy right now 05:27 H…

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Rowan Pierce on recording Bach, Handel and Vivaldi | Gramophone Podcast 28:44

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Soprano Rowan Pierce joins Jonathan Whiting to reflect on the intimacy of making chamber-scale Baroque music without a conductor, the challenges of Bach's expansive recitatives, and the almost operatic drama of Handel's 'Tra le fiamme'. She also speaks about her long collaboration with Ashley Solomon, the ensemble's director, and about finding new …

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Composer Jake Heggie on 25 years of writing operas 33:28

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Composer jake Heggie joins Hattie Butterworth to speak about the recording release of 'Intelligence', an opera premiered at Houston Grand Opera in 2023 and out now on the LSO Live label. They also look back on 25 years since Heggie's first opera 'Dead Man Walking' was premiered and ahead to a new production of the work at English National Opera in …

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Cellist Alisa Weilerstein on recording new concertos by Gabriela Ortiz and Richard Blackford 23:58

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During the 2024-25 season, Alisa Weilerstein premiered three new cello concertos – Richard Blackford's The Recovery of Paradise (which she has recorded for Pentatone with the Czech Philharmonic conducted by Tomáš Netopil), Gabriela Ortiz's Dzonot (recorded for Platoon with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel) and Thomas Larcher's Retur…

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The Dover Quartet on recording Woodland Songs | Gramophone Podcast 36:06

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Joel and Camden from the Dover Quartet meet Hattie Butterworth in Philadelphia to discuss their latest album, Woodland Songs, which places the music of Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate and Pura Fé alongside the Dvorak 'American' String Quartet in F Major. Though vastly different works in style, expression, and historical context, they share the common …

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Mandolinist Avi Avital on his new album 'Song of the Birds' | Gramophone Classical Music Podcast 31:03

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The mandolin player Avi Avital, with his ensemble Between Worlds, has just released a new DG album 'Song of the Birds' which crosses boundaries to explore the musics of three geographical regions – Iberia, southern Italy (Puglia) and the Black Sea – with vivid results. For this week's Gramophone Podcast, James Jolly caught up Avi Avital while he wa…