Best Stravinsky Podcasts (2025)

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Lyadov or Stravinsky: How to Be Ready for Opportunity 26:11

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18d ago26:11

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Igor Stravinsky regularly gets mentioned among the 20th century's greatest composers. Anatoly Lyadov requires some digging to find much of his music. The story that links the composers Lyadov and Stravinsky is one of several great examples of opportunity, and how you can either be ready for it or not. This episode explores their story along with a …

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How to Develop the Habit of Practicing 17:29

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Every musician knows that daily practice is essential to progress. But what if you're not practicing often enough because you've never developed the habit of practicing daily? This episode will help you develop this most important habit for any musician! Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as The Musician Toolkit. Let me know your thoughts on th…

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Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.1 'Winter Daydreams' 50:06

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Jonathan Cross picks his top recording of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.1 'Winter Daydreams'By BBC Radio 3

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Monteverdi's L'Orfeo 47:42

10d ago47:42

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Joseph McHardy chooses his favourite recording of Monteverdi's L'Orfeo.By BBC Radio 3

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Improve Your Reps! Why Your Practice Isn't Leading to Better Progress 13:52

11d ago13:52

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Showing up regularly and putting in the work is important, but your "reps" aren't enough on their own. Listen to this episode to help you evaluate and improve the quality of your practice. Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as The Musician Toolkit. Let me know your thoughts on this episode as a voice message to possibly share on a future episod…

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Debussy's Pelleas et Melisande 53:29

17d ago53:29

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Jeremy Sams' personal recommendation from recordings of Debussy's Pelleas et Melisande.By BBC Radio 3

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Berlioz's Harold in Italy 48:21

24d ago48:21

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Flora Willson picks her top recording of Berlioz's Harold in Italy.By BBC Radio 3

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Technique Through Repertoire (with Christopher Madden) 37:34

25d ago37:34

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This episode focuses on pianists but applies to all instrumentalists. We explore what technique actually is and isn't, and a practical way to get better at it. My guest, Dr. Christopher Madden, is co-author along with Jani Parsons of "Technique Through Repertoire" vol. 1 and 2 for intermediate pianists. Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as The…

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Beethoven's String Quartet Op.132 45:38

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Katy Hamilton's personal recommendation of Beethoven's String Quartet no.15 in A minor.By BBC Radio 3

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How to Hear Music While Reading the Score 22:06

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A very handy skill for any musician to develop is the ability to look at written sheet music and "hear" what it sounds like in your head. It's a skill that takes time, but this episode will outline all the steps you can take to develop this ability. Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as The Musician Toolkit. Let me know your thoughts on this ep…

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Bartok's Piano Concerto no. 2 49:11

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Joanna MacGregor's top recommendation of Bartok's Piano Concerto no.2.By BBC Radio 3

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What Happens as a Musician When You Start Saying No 19:57

1M ago19:57

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One of the biggest things that musicians do in all levels, but especially professionals, is say "yes" way too much. There's a time to say "yes" a lot, and I describe that in this episode. However, being strategic and limited with your "yes" while saying "no" to everything else is what allows for growth and focus. In this episode, you can learn of 8…

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Concert Chats: Stravinsky: The American Dream 37:42

2M ago37:42

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In the second episode of Concert Chats, Catherine and Kelly discus the history of the pieces selected for the concert. They also dive deeper into the lives of the composers.By Reno Chamber Orchestra

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Gershwin's An American in Paris 47:36

2M ago47:36

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Ben Gernon picks his favourite recording of Gershwin's An American in Paris.By BBC Radio 3

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Embracing the Art of Music (with Jennifer Rosenfeld) 41:25

2M ago41:25

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If you're a professional musician, it can be hard to separate the idea that there's this part of your schedule where you make music just for YOU. It might be music you're composing, or an ambitious piece you're learning to play. You might make your income as a musician and you might have a career that has nothing to do with music. Regardless, you c…

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Advanced Projects from Listening to Just One Piece 10:02

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Analytical Listening is one of the most important skills for any musician. Take it to the next level by implementing any 1 of these 5 advanced projects while listening to just one piece of music. Other Episodes mentioned: 20 Questions to Help You Get More Out of Listening Scales, Modes, and How to Use Them Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as …

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Rachmaninov's Etudes Tableaux 46:04

2M ago46:04

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Keelan Carew makes his top pick of recordings of Rachmaninov's Etudes Tableaux.By BBC Radio 3

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Brahms' Symphony no.4 45:08

2M ago45:08

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William Mival with his personal choice of the best recording of Brahms' Symphony no.4.By BBC Radio 3

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Why You're Not Making Progress on Your Instrument, and How to Fix It 24:20

2M ago24:20

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If you think you're practicing well but still not making progress in your musical skill, here are 10 possible reasons and their solutions. Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as The Musician Toolkit. Let me know your thoughts on this episode as a voice message to possibly share on a future episode at https://www.speakpipe.com/MusicianToolkit If …

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Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major 49:35

2M ago49:35

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Yshani Perinpanayagam picks her favourite recording of Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major.By BBC Radio 3

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Embracing Joy in Making Music (with Eric Branner) 1:03:08

2M ago1:03:08

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This episode is a broad conversation between friends, but centers around the topics of finding joy in your growth as a musician, time management, practice and mindset, as well as what it means to be a human artist in the digital age. We also have some talk for those getting started with teaching. Eric Branner is the CEO of Fons, a platform for musi…

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Concert Chats: Copland & Bizet 29:24

2M ago29:24

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Join Catherine Beeson and Kelly Kuo as they dive deeper into the programing for our Season Premiere.

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Purcell's Anthems 48:29

2M ago48:29

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Nicholas Kenyon with his personal recommendation from Purcell's numerous anthems.By BBC Radio 3

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What Musicianship Is and How to Develop It 19:26

2M ago19:26

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What is musicianship? Specifically, what does it mean when we say someone has "good musicianship"? This episode explores the question while reviewing all of the musicianship tools that inspired this podcast in the first place. Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as The Musician Toolkit. Let me know your thoughts on this episode as a voice messag…

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Mozart's Cosi fan tutte 48:01

3M ago48:01

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Sarah Lenton chooses her favourite recording of Mozart's opera Cosi fan tutte.By BBC Radio 3

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Designing Your Musical Life for Success as a Working Musician 30:37

3M ago30:37

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With so many ways to express yourself as a musician, it can be hard to know how to get started. If you'd like to become a working musician, either part-time or full-time, this episode goes over some of your options and presents a strategy for how to build your musical life. Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as The Musician Toolkit. Let me know…

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Succeeding in Music While Living With Chronic Illness (with Jastin Artis) 43:58

3M ago43:58

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Practicing well is hard to do every day just because of the mental focus and discipline it requires. How much more difficult is it when you add a physical challenge like chronic pain or other illness? Jastin Artis was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2019, and had to learn how to function before he could eventually thrive. He shares here his tactics …

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Strauss's Le bourgeois gentilhomme 38:55

3M ago38:55

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Nigel Simeone chooses his favourite recording of Strauss's Le bourgeois gentilhomme.By BBC Radio 3

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Building Your Staircase of Musical Goals 9:39

3M ago9:39

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4 episodes prior to this episode, I talked about creating a 5-year plan as a musician. Although we touched on how to take that backwards into shorter-term goals, this is a follow-up to focus on exactly how to think backwards so that you can build your staircase of musical goals that starts with the very first step: today! Featured episode mentioned…

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When Should You Prioritize Your Musical Technique? 13:58

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This is a topic that many of my piano teacher colleagues might disagree. Some teachers believe that mastering technique is a prerequisite for playing any level of repertoire. I have a different opinion about the importance or at least the prioritization of technique, and explain why in this episode. Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as The Mus…

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The Craft of Music Composition (with Tony Steve) 54:04

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Composing music is something that you can practice and improve in the same way you can with your instrument. In this episode, Dr. Tony Steve and I chat about music composition as a craft, the idea of compositional templates, the importance of limitations, mastering idioms, counterpoint, and how you can use exercises to improve. Follow Tony at https…

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How to Analyze Music Before Practicing 11:48

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Good practice isn't aimless, but involves a plan. This episode talks about how you can analyze your music before you begin practicing so that you can be most efficient in your learning. Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as The Musician Toolkit. Let me know your thoughts on this episode as a voice message to possibly share on a future episode a…

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What's Your 5 Year Plan as a Musician? 23:05

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We've recently discussed the importance of quarterly goals, but are those goals feeding into a longer term vision? How do you see yourself as a musician in 5 years, and how do you get there from here? This episode offers some prompts to help build your long term musical goals, and how this connects to your shorter term goals. Episode mentioned: htt…

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Enjoying a Successful Music Career in Theme Parks (with Doug Minerd) 35:11

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For more than 30 years, Doug Minerd has found a place to use and further develop his skills in composing and arranging, lead rehearsals, and unlike a lot of similar musicians...engage with a wide variety of people in collaboration. He's done this while working up to the executive office at places like Cedar Point, Busch Gardens, Sesame Place, and S…

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Switching from Finale to Dorico: My Early Journey 18:13

5M ago18:13

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As one of many thousands of users of Finale, I was floored by the news last year that they were no longer continuing their legendary notation software. I've chosen to begin learning Dorico. It's slow going, but I wanted to share my experiences so far as a beginner, and what I'd recommend to get the most out of the program. Also check out the previo…

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The Four Core Performance Skills: Integrating in Practice 11:04

5M ago11:04

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After nearly a year, this podcast returns to the four core performance skills. These are the skills that will equip you as a performer for absolutely any situation. This episode shares how you can combine 2 or 3 at once into your practice time. If you missed it, check out the previous episodes in this series: The Four Core Skills Part 1: An Overvie…

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How to Play Music Confidently in Public (with Michelle Wachter) 56:57

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Whether you find the thought of playing in front of people to be paralyzing or if you just get nervous when someone else is listening and don't play as well as you think you should, this episode is for you! Dr. Michelle Wachter, a piano teacher and executive director of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, shares her 3 stage strategy for how to unders…

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10 Encouragements for Music Students 12:39

5M ago12:39

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If you're studying music and feeling discouraged, this episode is for you! Here are 10 encouragements to help you accept where you are and keep going in your own way as a musician. Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as The Musician Toolkit. Let me know your thoughts on this episode as a voice message to possibly share on a future episode at htt…

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Corelli's Concerti grossi 49:07

5M ago49:07

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Kirsten Gibson's personal recommendation of the Concerti grossi by Arcangelo Corelli.By BBC Radio 3

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20 Questions to Help You Get More Out of Listening to Music 20:24

6M ago20:24

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The ability to listen to music well, analytically, is a crucial skill for any good musician to develop. Analytical listening is quite a bit different than just putting on music in the background. One of the keys to success is simply asking the right questions and taking note of the answers. Here are 20 questions to can ask while listening to a piec…

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Vaughan Williams's Symphony No.5 51:09

6M ago51:09

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Kate Kennedy picks her favourite recording of Vaughan Williams's Symphony No.5.By BBC Radio 3

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Developing a Well Rounded Voice (with Thao Nguyen) 46:44

6M ago46:44

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Being comfortable with singing is a tool that every musician should have, even instrumentalists. It's also worth exploring all the things the voice can do to come up with your own personal sound that doesn't necessarily have to blend with everyone else. Thao Nguyen, voice teacher and actor, helps us understand how to explore this instrument you car…

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Satie's Sports et divertissements 52:30

6M ago52:30

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Kathryn Stott's personal recommendation of Satie's Sports et divertissements.By BBC Radio 3

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Musician Tools You Should Learn That Have Nothing to Do With Your Instrument 18:51

6M ago18:51

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This episode offers 6 minor musician tools to add to the original 21, some specific things that will make you a more well-rounded and capable musician! Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as The Musician Toolkit. Let me know your thoughts on this episode as a voice message to possibly share on a future episode at https://www.speakpipe.com/Musici…

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Haydn's The Seasons 49:01

6M ago49:01

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Jeremy Summerly chooses his favourite recording of Haydn's The Seasons.By BBC Radio 3

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Practice: It's All About the Brain! 29:32

6M ago29:32

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The hands don't play on their own and the voice doesn't sing on its own. It just seems that way if you've practiced well. The brain is always in control whether you're aware of it or not. To practice well, you need to understand how the brain works, and how to improve it. This episode offers ways to optimize the power of the brain while practicing …

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Mozart's Piano Concerto no.21 K.467 50:01

6M ago50:01

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Joanna MacGregor picks her favourite recording of Mozart's Piano Concerto no.21 K.467By BBC Radio 3

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Wellness and Mindfulness for Musicians (with Lisa Joy Glassman) 1:01:41

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This is an important topic for all musicians that many may not be willing to admit. Whether it's being inside a lot, sitting down a lot, or having imbalances in the body due to performance posture, it's important to take practice time for wellness and mindfulness. In this episode, learn about integrating good habits as practice, the powerful but si…

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Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition 47:04

7M ago47:04

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Marina Frolova-Walker's recommendation for Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.By BBC Radio 3

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Compose Music Like a Chef: The Secret to Originality 24:00

7M ago24:00

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Something I teach to all composition students is the idea of a compositional pantry and creating music like a chef. In this episode, I'll share what's in my pantry and how to use it as an example of how you can develop your own voice as a composer and write music that fits you to a tee! Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as The Musician Toolkit…