The Classical Music Discoveries podcast is for people who love classical music. The podcast is a stream of beautiful melody after beautiful melody. It offers everything from Bach to Baroque, and from whimsical to peaceful sounds. The musical selection goes beyond the familiar greats. Staying true to its name, it gives little-known composers and musicians a platform. The variety of music played makes the podcast a riveting listen for lovers of the genre.
Sandy Hedgecock hosts the Classical Music Discoveries podcast. Her husband, Ken Hedgecock, founded a company of the same name in 1994. He started the company to promote Southern Utah's orchestra. That simple goal soon grew bigger, attracting national and international music magazines. The podcast started with an initial audience of just 127. But it grew to attract a much larger audience, thanks to the great music it champions.
Classical Music Discoveries features music from French, Italian, American, and Spanish composers. Other composers from Africa, Asia, and Australia are also on the podcast. The chosen music cuts across cultural divides and distances. It presents the best of what the world has to offer in terms of classical music. Listeners hear the music of minimalists such as Philip Glass and similar composers.
Works by Beethoven and his contemporaries are also played. Leonard Bernstein's work gets airplay as well. There are numerous tributes to the multitalented pianist and composer. Bernstein was the first American conductor whose fame transcended the country's shores. Podcast listeners can also hear compositions by modern musicians like Eydis Evensen. The Icelander began taking piano lessons when she was six years old. She is a post-classical composer who created her first piece of music at age seven. Her music is a mix of lighthearted and melancholic tunes.
The diversity of the podcast's music results from listeners helping curate it. At the beginning of each episode, a promo encourages people to send in their compositions. New episodes of Classical Music Discoveries are available daily.
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