37 episodes
Impolite to Listen: Classical Music Conversations Chris Arkin & Sridhar Bhagavathula
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4.8 • 18 Ratings
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Classical music taken out of the ivory tower and into the town square. Hosted by Chris Arkin (trumpet, piano) and Sridhar Bhagavathula (flute).
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ITL #37: I Used to Think...
Chris and Sridhar discuss the latter’s upcoming audition, their dislike of the classical saxophone, and things about which they have changed their minds (including Aaron Copland, Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, and Beethoven’s even symphonies).
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ITL #36: Rehearsal Rules
Chris and Sridhar discuss the New York Philharmonic’s new concert hall, TikTok’s influence on the music industry, and rules to make rehearsals run smoothly.
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ITL#35: The Lenny Special
Chris and Sridhar share some thoughts on YouTube Music before discussing the life, art, and legacy of Leonard Bernstein. Then, in true Lenny fashion, they (night)cap it off by naming some of their favorite Bernstein YouTube videos.
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ITL #34: Conservatory Blues
Chris and Sridhar discuss their favorite Victor Borge bits, the ins and outs of concert attire, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s acquisition of the record label Pentatone.
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ITL #33: Music of the Plains
Chris and Sridhar discuss session gigs, band education, Chris’ dream of becoming a piano salesman, Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2, Gerard Schwarz, the Seattle Symphony, and the art of conducting.
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ITL #32: From Kyiv With Love
ITL is back with a 100% topical episode: after a quick review of the new West Side Story movie, Chris and Sridhar chat about the politics of music as it pertains to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. They discuss the cancellation of Russian music and musicians in wartime, music as propaganda, musicians who enable and benefit from Putin, and much more.
Customer Reviews
fun chill pod if you’re a classical music expert or neophyte
i’ve just gotten into classical music in the past few months through watching a bunch of leonard bernstein footage. chanced upon this podcast and listened to a few episodes and i dig it a lot. they have a good rapport and their deep passionate feelings for music really come through. it’s a little amateurish but not in a bad way. like listening to a conversation between your two smart friends. keep it up!
Enjoy the show
Awesome! I enjoy the explanation on various musical concepts
Great Podcast
ITL is exactly what a podcast should entail. It is insightful, thought-provoking, and extremely entertaining. The dynamic between Sridhar and Chris makes their conversation about classical music very intriguing and allows it to be digested by people who don’t know a lot about it. Weather your new to classical music or simply want to learn more; or just want to hear two cool dudes talk, Impolite To Listen is a great listen and I highly encourage anyone to view their work.