is there a "sound opinions" -like podcast for classical music?

October 30, 2009 11:48 AM

is there a "sound opinions" -like podcast for classical music?

I'm deeply interested in classical music and would like to explore beyond the 200-or-so youtube favorites I keep going back to but I lack a great guide.

I like sound opinions for their explanations and album dissertations and wonder if there is anything like that for the classical music realm that's actually worth exploring. what I have in mind is something that would tell me which version of a piece to listen to and an explanation for why it is superior to another or something along those lines.

I did see this.

posted by krautland to computers & internet (5 comments total)

Is "podcast" a must, or would you be open to suggestions in other media that would serve the same end?
posted by Jaltcoh at 11:52 AM on October 30

To clarify:

you say, "what I have in mind is something that would tell me which version of a piece to listen to and an explanation for why it is superior to another or something along those lines"

so, are you asking for a comparative review of recordings of a particular work? If so, let me know when you find such a resource :) (I've looked). If you're OK with print, there's always the Penguin and Gramophone guides..etc

OTOH, for a more general appreciation course, there's What Makes It Great by Rob Kapilow.
posted by Gyan at 12:24 PM on October 30

There's a bunch of stuff you might find interesting on Learn Out Loud.
posted by Lutoslawski at 12:44 PM on October 30

Is "podcast" a must
no, I am just looking to discover interesting music.
posted by krautland at 1:28 AM on November 1

no, I am just looking to discover interesting music.

Ah, OK, then get Jim Svejda's book. As the subtitle suggests, it's idiosyncratic and entertaining -- not your standard book of classical music reviews. Some of his negative reviews are hilarious.

He also has a radio show, though I haven't listened to it and don't know how much is focused on reviewing particular recordings.
posted by Jaltcoh at 2:05 PM on November 1