Best Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Podcasts (2024)

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - The Ageless Spirit 31:02

3y ago31:02

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Join Alex and Fernando as they discuss an overdue topic for The Leading Tone: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! What brings the spirit of light and agelessness to his music? And why do Classical Musicians take him so seriously? Find out on this week's episode of the Leading Tone! Listening Includes the following: 12 variations on “Ah, Vous Dirai-je Maman” M…

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Antonin Dvorak - The Art of Folk Music 28:48

3y ago28:48

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In Alex's first solo episode, join him as he compares and contrasts Antonin Dvorak's final two symphonies. Listening in this episode includes the following: Serenade for Strings, Antonin Dvorak Slavonic Dances, Antonin Dvorak Symphony No. 8, Antonin Dvorak Symphony No. 9, Antonin DvorakBy Alex & Fernando

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Richard Strauss - The Art of The Theme 25:40

3y ago25:40

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Leading Tone, your source for anything classical or jazz! Listen as Alex and Fernando take a deep dive into the tone poems of Richard Strauss. Listening derived from the following: Alpine Symphony, Richard Strauss Also Sprach Zarathrusta, Richard Strauss Ein Heldenleben, Richard Strauss Symphony No. 3, Ludwig van Beethove…

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25: Top 100 Composers Finale - Godard, Cowell, Glass 53:14

3+ y ago53:14

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Join Alex and Fernando as they wrap up their Top 100 Composers List in part two of the Season 1 Finale of The Leading Tone Podcast! Join the discussion on social media! Instagram: @theleadingtonepodcast Facebook: The Leading Tone Podcast Email: theleadingtonepodcast@gmail.com Listening this week includes: C.P.E. Bach - Symphony in E minor for Strin…

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24: Top 100 Composers VII - Chopin, Turina, Verdi 47:54

3+ y ago47:54

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Join Alex and Fernando in part one of the Season 1 Finale of The Leading Tone Podcast. Listening this week includes: Dido's Lament- Henry Purcell Symphony No. 101 - Franz J. Haydn Symphony No. 9 - Franz Schubert Symphony No. 3 - Robert Schumann La Forza Del Destino - Giuseppe Verdi Nocturne No. 2 in Eb Major - Frederic Chopin Requiem Op. 48 - Gabri…

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23: Holiday Music - Rimsky-Korsakov, Vince Guaraldi, and Andy Williams 48:56

3+ y ago48:56

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Enjoy a discussion about some holiday music ranging from classical to pop! Be sure to check out our Holiday Music playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5kXYLoqCn7McIGPA413sEj Join the discussion on social media! Instagram: @theleadingtonepodcast Facebook: The Leading Tone Podcast Email: theleadingtonepodcast@gmail.com Recordings Featured in T…

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22: Spotify Unwrapped - Antheil, Kawaguchi, Thundercat 1:05:56

3+ y ago1:05:56

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Join Fernando and Alex as they unpack this year's top trends in music, worldwide as well as their own personal tastes! Follow the link to our new weekly Spotify Playlist including recommended listening for this episode! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5m158jufItnR07Ccjf11SW?si=AOBSZj0pSQi0fx7eDlszSw…

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21: Top 100 Composers VI - Chance, Bruckner, Webern 1:14:27

3+ y ago1:14:27

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In the sixth episode of their monthly Top 100 Composers series, Alex and Fernando discuss some of their favorite composers. Listen to great recordings of works by John Barnes Chance, Anton Bruckner, Anton Webern, Alban Berg, and more! Join the discussion on social media! Instagram: @theleadingtonepodcast Facebook: The Leading Tone Podcast Email: th…

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20: Essential Symphonies - Mahler's Symphony No. 4 in G Major 1:14:26

3+ y ago1:14:26

1:14:26

Join Alex and Fernando for this special 20th Episode of the Leading Tone Podcast, where they delve deep into one of Gustav Mahler's most overlooked symphonies: his Symphony No. 4 in G Major!By Alex & Fernando

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19: Chamber Music I - Haydn, Glinka, Dvořák 55:49

3+ y ago55:49

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From trios to octets, join Alex and Fernando on a trip through music history as they discuss chamber music. Featured Selections Include: Franz Joseph Haydn - String Quartet in D Major, Op. 64 No. 5 "Lark" Franz Schubert - Octet in F Major Mikhail Glinka - Trio Pathétique Richard Strauss - Serenade in E-flat Major, Op. 7 Antonín Dvořák - String Quar…

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18: Interview with Jake Daniels, Composer and Producer 1:14:21

3+ y ago1:14:21

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Join Alex and Fernando as they sit down and chat with composer and producer Jake Daniels. Get some great insight into the compositional processes and music of a modern composer and beat producer. Reach out to Jake Daniels on Instagram: @jakedanielsmusic Listen to Jake Daniels on SoundCloudBy Alex & Fernando

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17: Top 100 Composers V - Puccini, De Falla, J.S. Bach 1:38:01

3+ y ago1:38:01

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Join Alex and Fernando in their ongoing futile quest of discussing some of their favorite composers. Listen to great recordings of works by Giacomo Puccini, Manuel De Falla, Johann Sebastian Bach, Erik Satie and more!By Alex & Fernando

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16: Wind Band I - Grainger, Holst, Sousa 52:48

3+ y ago52:48

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Join Fernando and Alex as they take a tour of three classic composers of the Wind Band genre, including works by Grainger, Holst, and Sousa.By Alex & Fernando

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15: Jazz II - Stan Kenton 37:37

3+ y ago37:37

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Alex and Fernando take a deeper look into the legacy of Stan Kenton and his iconic big band albums including Artistry in Rhythm, Cuban Fire, 7.5 on the Richter Scale, West Side Story, Adventures in Jazz, and more!By Alex & Fernando

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14: Composer Spotlight - Ralph Vaughan Williams 49:43

3+ y ago49:43

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Alex & Fernando explore the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams through an analysis of his Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. Join the discussion on social media! Instagram: @theleadingtonepodcast Facebook: The Leading Tone Podcast Email: theleadingtonepodcast@gmail.com Recordings Featured in This Episode: Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a Theme by T…

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13: Top 100 Composers IV - Dvorak, Janacek, Respighi 1:19:28

3+ y ago1:19:28

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Join Alex and Fernando in their ongoing futile quest of discussing some of their favorite composers. Listen to great recordings of works by Georges Bizet, Antonin Dvorak, Leos Janacek, Ottorino Respighi and more!By Alex & Fernando

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12: Hidden Gems II - Franck's Symphony in D Minor 54:34

3+ y ago54:34

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Alex & Fernando discuss César Franck and break down his, often overlooked, Symphony in D minor.By Alex & Fernando

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11: How To Get Into Classical Music II - Gorecki, Riley, Zappa 53:34

3+ y ago53:34

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Fernando and Alex answer the questions of "What is Modern Classical Music." This episode is based on the Luke Muelhauser article "The Beginner's Guide to Modern Classical Music." This episode tackles the music of David Lang, Phillip Glass, Henry Gorecki, Eric Whitacre, and many, many more! Recordings Featured in This Episode: Charles Gounod: Petite…

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10: Hidden Gems I - Bizet's Roma 58:43

3+ y ago58:43

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Alex & Fernando uncover a hidden gem, Bizet's Roma! Join us as we discuss and listen to one of Bizet's lesser-known works. Email: theleadingtonepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @theleadingtonepodcast Facebook: The Leading Tone Podcast Recordings Featured in This Episode: Bizet - Roma (University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Barbara Schubert, excerpts…

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09: Top 100 Composers III - Debussy, Gershwin, Holst 1:27:45

3+ y ago1:27:45

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Fernando and Alex continue their musical journey through 100 great composers, with this week focusing on 10 more brilliant composers. This is not one to miss with dynamic recordings of great works by Debussy, Holst, Gershwin, Halvorsen and more! Listening derived from: - La Mer, 1st Movement (Claude Debussy) CC Public Domain Mark 1.0 - Entry March …

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08: Romantic Piano Concerti - Delius, Grieg, Rachmaninoff 1:09:25

3+ y ago1:09:25

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Join Alex & Fernando for a "Romantic Music Monday" as they listen to and discuss some of the essential piano concerti from the Romantic Period. Featuring two new segments and some fantastic music, this is not one to miss! This episode includes piano concerti by Delius, Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, Grieg, and Chopin. Recordings included in this episode:…

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07: Film Scores I - Joe Hisaishi, Justin Hurwitz, John Williams 1:26:42

3+ y ago1:26:42

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Alex and Fernando discuss six great film composers, including John Williams, Justin Hurwitz, Elmer Bernstein, Joe Hisaishi, and Ennio Morricone!By Alex & Fernando

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06: How to Get Into Classical Music I - Purcell, Telemann, Vivaldi 33:39

3+ y ago33:39

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The first in an ongoing series where Alex and Fernando explore where to begin with music of the Baroque Period! Listen to great and sometimes overlooked works by Purcell, Telemann, Vivaldi, and more! Excerpts in this episode include: Henry Purcell- Abdelazer (II. Rondeau) Carl Pini, John Tunnell, Anthony Pini, Harold Lester (Public Domain 1.0 This …

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05: Top 100 Composers II - Bartok, Mahler, Prokofiev 1:46:48

3+ y ago1:46:48

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Alex and Fernando discuss composers 11 through 20 on their averaged Top 100 Composers list. This episode includes Prokofiev, Mahler, Bartok, Grainger, Mozart, Copland, Ravel, Scriabin, Elgar, and Rimsky-Korsakov. Excerpts used in this episode include: Prokofiev - Piano Sonata No. 7, Op. 83, Mvt. III (This work is licensed under the Creative Commons…

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04: Jazz I - John Coltrane and Miles Davis 43:38

3+ y ago43:38

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Fernando and Alex dive into the world of jazz with an in-depth analysis of two icons: Miles Davis and John Coltrane!

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03: Nordic Composers - Halvorsen, Nielsen, Sibelius 1:12:45

3+ y ago1:12:45

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Join Alex and Fernando on a journey to shed some light on an overlooked group of orchestral composers, including Carl Nielsen, Jean Sibelius, Johan Halvorsen, and more!By Alex & Fernando

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02: Musicals I - Hamilton, Into the Woods, West Side Story 29:46

4y ago29:46

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Listen to Alex and Fernando discuss their takes on several iconic musicals including Hamilton, In The Heights, West Side Story, Into The Woods, Les Misérables, and Jesus Christ Superstar.By Alex & Fernando