The Story of Classical is your essential nine-part companion guide to classical music. In each of our commentaries, we unlock the mystery and beauty of every musical period—from the Middle Ages to the present day—by chronicling an encounter between vital figures in music history.
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One thing that today's biggest artists have in common: They all speak with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about their lives and the stories behind their songs. Hear why he is the interviewer the biggest stars open up to in these candid, in-depth conversations, now available in full on Apple Podcasts.
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Nadeska Alexis has been a longtime ambassador of all things NYC hip-hop and beyond. Here, on R&B NOW, she's bringing that same level of knowledge and expertise to her weekly show. Based on the Apple Music playlist of the same name, this show brings a mix of in-depth interviews with established and rising stars, must-hear exclusive tracks, and songs featured on other popular Apple Music R&B playlists. Whether you’re in the mood for the latest slow burners or looking to discover the artists who are pushing the genre’s boundaries, Nadeska has you covered.
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YES LAWD! Welcome to Anderson .Paak’s house. Join the Grammy-winning triple threat for live jam sessions, beat battles, legendary cyphers, culture talks, and curated funk.
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次々に新境地を開拓するSnow Manが今、特に情熱を注いでいるテーマについて語るラジオ番組『Snow World Radio』。個性派ぞろいのメンバーたちが、クリエイティブなマインドを刺激するトピックを質問し合う。彼らの親密なトークから、これまで知らなかった一面が垣間見られるかも。選曲ももちろん、Snow Manが担当。新エピソードは随時更新されるので、聴き逃さずチェックしよう。
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Composer and pianist Alexis Ffrench is one of today’s most popular classical musicians. His work taps into the vast musical galaxy—from Bach and Debussy to Hollywood, gospel, and beyond—which makes him the perfect host for Classical Connections Radio, a show that takes listeners along exhilarating and often unexpected pathways through classical music. “I want to present classical in the way I believe it’s meant to be presented—as beautiful music that’s there to be enjoyed and without barriers,” he tells Apple Music. “We’re going to be zipping from here to there, but everything is going to be connected and curated. I see myself as a musical concierge!” Classical Connections Radio features the best new releases, interviews with exciting stars, and a few surprises, too. In his “Sampology” feature, Alexis unlocks the classical roots of a recent chart hit, while we get to hear his incredible improvisational skills in “60 Second Sonata” as he spontaneously crafts a piece of music at the piano, inspired by a listener. And in “Journeys,” he finds the influences in his own work through the composers and artists who have formed his musical DNA over the years. “The powerful thing about music is that it can be like these emotional postcards from various points in your life,” he says, “which I find so beautiful.” If Classical Connections Radio is about gathering different musical strands, it’s also about bringing together a musical community. “Classical music is not about dates or understanding different periods. It’s people, it’s emotions, and it’s love. That’s why it’s so dear to me.” Tune in to Classical Connections Radio with Alexis Ffrench on Apple Music 1 every Saturday at 10 am PT/6 pm UK.
The best music stories from Apple Music are now available on Apple Podcasts.
Here, you can listen to can’t-miss specials and in-depth artist interviews—interspersed with full songs and hosted by some of the world’s best music experts, like Zane Lowe, Ebro Darden, Matt Wilkinson, Dotty, and Kelleigh Bannen.
You’ll also find shows hosted by trailblazing musicians such as Nile Rodgers, Alexis Ffrench, Soulection’s Joe Kay, and Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, who offer up an inside look at the creative process.
These shows already broadcast across Apple Music’s global radio stations—Apple Music 1, Apple Music Hits, and Apple Music Country—but now you can explore them, music and all, alongside a wealth of other creators and storytellers.