30 Best Orchestra Podcasts

1. CSO Audio Program Notes

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Audio Program Notes are accessible, interesting, and full of information about the works being performed by the CSO as well as the history and personalities behind the music.Download Program Note PDFs at cso.org/ProgramNotes.MORE Host Rich Caprola
Producer/Network Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association
Email ****@cso.org
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 23Twitter 101.5KInstagram 205K Avg Length 117 min Format Extended Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Orchestra Teacher Podcast

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A podcast designed for string and orchestra educators to learn from some of the best in the profession. Topics include string pedagogy, classroom management, program administration, assessment, current trends, work/life balance, and more.MORE Host Charles Laux
Producer/Network Dr. Charles Laux
Email ****@orchestrateacher.net
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 23Twitter 548Instagram 856 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Face the Music: An Electric Light Orchestra Song-By-Song Podcast (And Other Shows)

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A cornucopia of podcasts involving music, movie reviews, casual conversations, a radio show, and of course, the Electric Light Orchestra.
Hosts Eric Paul Johnson, Eric Wincentsen
Producer/Network Radiotrola Entertainment/Assorted Deli Meats Amalgamated
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 83Facebook 566 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Orchestrating Change

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The Canton Symphony Orchestra recognizes the need for change within the classical music world. For too long, the traditions of this art form have overlooked many communities whose voices and contributions deserve to be heard. As a regional orchestra, we believe that meaningful change begins right here within our own community. Through Orchestrating Change , we aim to open conversations that make the concert hall a more welcoming space for all, while fostering greater inclusion, representation, and diversity both on stage and beyond.MORE Hosts Matthew Jenkins Jaroszewicz, Rachel Hagemeier
Producer/Network Canton Symphony Orchestra
Email ****@cantonsymphony.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 10KTwitter 1.4KInstagram 2.7K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Australian Youth Orchestra

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Podcast by Australian Youth Orchestra
Producer/Network Australian Youth Orchestra
Email ****@ayo.com.au
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Apple Reviews 4Facebook 16.7KTwitter 1.8KInstagram 9K Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. Evenings with the Orchestra

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A showcase of music from the world's great orchestras
Email ****@finemusicsydney.com
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Avg Length 120 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

7. Australian Chamber Orchestra

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'One of the musical wonders of the world' - The Guardian The Australian Chamber Orchestra travels a remarkable road. This 17-piece string orchestra lives and breathes music, making waves around the world for their explosive performances and brave interpretations. Steeped in history but always looking to the future, ACO programs embrace celebrated classics alongside new commissions, and adventurous cross-artform collaborations.MORE Producer/Network Australian Chamber Orchestra
Email ****@aco.com.au
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Apple Reviews 6Facebook 102.2KTwitter 7.4KInstagram 68.4K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Richardson Symphony Orchestra - Portraits in Music

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Join RSO Music Director and Conductor Clay Couturiaux and co-host Shanna Morin, Director of Audience Development, for behind-the-scenes conversations with guest artists and performances of the Richardson Symphony Orchestra.MORE Hosts Ross Sivertsen, Clay Couturiaux
Producer/Network Richardson Symphony Orchestra
Email ****@ross-sivertsen.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 3.4KTwitter 463Instagram 1.9K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Rockford Symphony Orchestra Podcast

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The Rockford Symphony Orchestra Podcast aims to inform about our upcoming events and give insight into the behind-the-scenes happenings at the RSO.
Producer/Network Rockford Symphony Orchestra
Email ****@rockfordsymphony.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 7.5KTwitter 2KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. On a Personal Note

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Every story has a soundtrack. Cleveland Orchestra Musicians and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst share stories about the music that has shaped their lives.
Host Franz Welser-Möst
Producer/Network The Cleveland Orchestra
Email ****@clevelandorchestra.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 140Facebook 161.1KTwitter 41.8K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. interMISSION @ the CSO

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians in behind-the-scenes conversations about what it takes to make this one of the world's greatest orchestras.
Producer/Network Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association
Email ****@cso.org
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 46Facebook 318.4KTwitter 101.5KInstagram 205K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Interlude: Chamber Orchestra of Europe Podcast

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Podcast about the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, an orchestra that trail-blazed the idea of players from many countries dropping their normal commitments and travelling to perform together with the world's greatest conductors and soloists. Through our interviews, we will explore the stories of the people who formed, built and run the orchestra as well as those who perform in and with it. We'll introduce new recordings and talk about the music with the people who know it best those who bring it off the page and into our heads.MORE Producer/Network Interlude: Chamber Orchestra of Europe podcast
Email ****@coeurope.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 30Facebook 17.5KTwitter 10.4KInstagram 11.2K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. SoundPost

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Explore the meaning of concert music in today's world through conversations with its leading artists. Hosted by conductors Carlos Miguel Prieto & Raúl Gómez, SoundPost is a production of The Orchestra of the Americas Group.MORE Host Carlos Miguel Prieto
Producer/Network The Orchestra of the Americas
Email ****@theoagroup.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 107.2KInstagram 13.4K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. ESO OFFSTAGE

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Welcome to ESO Offstage - a new podcast that gives you an insider's look into the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and its community. Join ESO double bassist Max Cardilli as he covers the rapidly evolving world of the orchestra by speaking with people from all walks of life. ESO, like you've never heard it before.MORE Producer/Network Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Email ****@winspearcentre.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 15.9KTwitter 12.1KInstagram 14.6K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Fanfare Cincinnati Podcast

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The Fanfare Cincinnati Podcast provides an opportunity for listeners to explore the world of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Pops and the region's vibrant arts scene through conversations with performers, conductors and the people behind the scenes who make the music possible.MORE Producer/Network Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Email ****@cincinnatisymphony.org
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 98.6KTwitter 13.6KInstagram 63K Get Email Contact

16. Alpharetta High School Orchestra Podcast

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A podcast with a variety of music-related topics, recorded and produced by members of the Alpharetta High School Orchestra program in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Producer/Network Charles Laux
Email ****@fultonschools.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 198Twitter 139Instagram 874 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

17. Sound Bites From the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra

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Sound Bites is a weekly podcast exploring key themes in classical music, hosted by the concertmaster of the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra, Er-Gene Kahng.
Producer/Network Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra
Email ****@arkansasphilharmonic.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 3.8KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. The Candid Clarinetist

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The Candid Clarinetist podcast features interviews, performances, reviews, and panel discussions with leaders in the world of clarinet and professional orchestras. Join host Sam Rothstein, assistant principal clarinet and bass clarinet of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, as he explores the lives both on and off the stage of the world's top orchestral players, clarinet industry leaders, educators, artistic administrators, and everyone in between.MORE Host Sam Rothstein
Producer/Network Sam Rothstein
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 38Facebook 1.1KTwitter 11Instagram 1.8K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

19. London Accordion Orchestra

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Join us in this series of podcasts to learn more about the London Accordion Orchestra.
Producer/Network LAO
Email ****@londonao.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 2.1KTwitter 293 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact

20. Orchestra 101 Podcast

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Hello & welcome to the Orchestra 101 Podcast. I am your host Linda Ramirez. I am an Orchestra teacher who has taught 3rd-12th grade orchestra for over 15 years in Texas. My goal for this podcast is to be able to share my personal classroom experiences and that of other orchestra directors that will hopefully be a stepping stone for your music education journey. I love when there is a room full of orchestra teachers and we enjoy sharing the things that we are doing in our classrooms. The things that work and the things that don't. I want to capture those conversations in this podcast...MORE Host Linda Ramirez
Producer/Network Linda Ramirez
Email ****@icloud.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Classically Speaking

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Go behind the scenes of classical music in Nashville. Musician Colleen Phelps takes you backstage for interviews with composers, conductors, and instrumentalists to give you an in-depth look at life in the orchestra, on the stage, and behind an instrument. Get closer to the music and musicians behind classical music in Music City.MORE Producer/Network Nashville Public Radio
Email ****@wpln.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

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The BSO podcast is dedicated to telling the stories of its players and visiting musicians, and to the history behind the music that the orchestra performs.
Producer/Network Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra
Email ****@brooklynsymphonyorchestra.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 3.1KInstagram 2.3K Get Email Contact

23. The Kaleidoscope Orchestra Podcast

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An Orchestra for the 21st Century. Discussing the music industry and mental health issues experienced by musicians.
Email ****@kaleidoscopeorchestra.co.uk
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Facebook 28KTwitter 1.8KInstagram 12.4K Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. Perth Symphony Orchestra

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We play in places and spaces you'd never expect to find an orchestra, from sheds to warehouses, foyers to art deco cinemas and aeroplane hangers! We perform music from Mozart to Metallica, Björk to Beethoven and everything in between. Our mission is 'Music for Everyone' and by taking the orchestra out of the concert hall and into communities across WA, we are proud to have performed to over 350,000 people so far.MORE Producer/Network Perth Symphony Orchestra
Email ****@perthsymphony.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 16.4KInstagram 15.2K Get Email Contact

25. Hip Hop Orchestra Presents

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Welcome to Hip Hop Orchestra Presents Podcast, created and hosted by Award Winning Teacher, Composer, Pianist and Founder/MD of The Hip Hop Orchestra Georgio Savvides, showcasing The Hip Hop Orchestra from London in more than ways than one.In each episode, Georgio discusses and shares such things as who we are, how we got started and why, featuring interviews with The Hip Hop Orchestra Family, along with truly incredible and inspirational guests within Music, behind the scenes stories, the ups, the downs, and so much moreMORE Producer/Network Georgio Savvides
Email ****@thehho.co.uk
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Apple Reviews 8Twitter 1.6KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Podcast

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This is the podcast of The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in Vancouver, WA. Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life in Southwest Washington by providing symphony music of the highest caliber in live performances and through music education in schools, concert halls, and throughout the community.MORE Host Ashley Johnson
Email ****@vancouversymphony.org
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Facebook 5.5KTwitter 746Instagram 3.3K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact