Best 20 Orchestra Podcasts

A showcase of music from the world's great orchestras

Canton Symphony Orchestra knows the need for change within the orchestral community. The tradition of classical music has ignored many communities that have contributed to the development and canon of repertoire played in the concert hall. While Canton Symphony is a regional orchestral, change starts at the smallest level. With 'Orchestrating Change', the Canton Symphony Orchestra hopes to facilitate conversations that will make the concert hall a more welcoming place for previously ignored communities as well as create more acceptance and diversity on the stage. more

Join RSO Music Director Steven Larsen and host Phil Davidson to learn more about RSO programming and get behind-the-scenes info. more

Michael Wahlmann presents classical music on Sunday evening from 7:00 pm to Midnight, including local concerts from the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra, and Nova Singers. more

What's brewing backstage with the Orchestra. Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's new podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger...), Netty chats with a variety of conductors, players and other guests as she 'spills the tea' on the side of classical music you don't normally hear. more

Hosted by John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez, UpBeat is a podcast by conductors, for conductors that put an 'upbeat' spin on a range of topics. Whether you conduct an orchestra, band, chorus, ballet, opera, or another type of ensemble we want to help and provide a place for fun, engaging discussion. From the EverythingConducting.com team. more

The Conductor's Podcast is a space created for conductors and musicians who are curious and interested in learning more about the profession, crafts, industry, and business. The host Chaowen Ting, founder of Girls Who Conductor, has mentored hundreds of conductors from across the globe. She created the Conductor's Podcast to share all the behind the scene secrets with you while interviewing conductors, musicians, and business gurus from around the world. more

Naxos Classical Spotlight explores the world of classical music. Along the way host Raymond Bisha shares the stories about the music, and the musicians who make it. To know more on this, subscribe with us. more

Introductions is WFMT's weekly Saturday morning program that features talented pre-college classical musicians in the Chicago area. Soloists and chamber ensembles perform live in WFMT's Levin Performance Studio. Large ensembles, including orchestras, choirs, and bands, are recorded at their home venues and broadcast at later dates. The program also features youth music competition winners. While many students who appear on Introductions pursue other careers, some have gone on to study music at some of the most prestigious music schools around the world and pursue careers as professional musicians. more

Conversations from the world of classical music hosted by Presto Music's Paul Thomas. Guests have included artists such as Jess Gillam, Anna Lapwood, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, and respected writers and critics like Rob Cowan, David Hurwitz, Andrew Mellor. more

Energy-Filled Czech Flavored Polkas from Nebraska with The Mark Vyhlidal Orchestra!

Ever wanted to take a closer look at the music of Beethoven? The Beethoven Files might make that a little easier. This podcast takes a look at some of the composer's most interesting and famous works. more