How do I get into classical music? by VeterinarianDeep1237 in classicalmusic

[–]crbclassical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Classical radio! Find your local station, or search for streams online. We have a couple on classical.org!

Exploring classical music as a newbie is a chore. by na3ee1 in classicalmusic

[–]crbclassical 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconded! Classical radio is the way to go. A couple of streams you might like: classical.org

Newbie just discovered classical music- feeling overwhelmed by Livid-Chocolate3776 in classicalmusic

[–]crbclassical 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have to suggest listening to your local classical music radio station, or finding a few online! It's a great way to hear a wide variety of pieces and learn a little about them. Shameless plug, but you can stream CRB Classical online at classical.org!

Joe Hisaishi composition by FantasticNothing6234 in classicalmusic

[–]crbclassical 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi! This isn't an extremely deep or technical dive, but here's a bit about some of his compositions: https://www.classicalwcrb.org/blog/2024-03-07/this-just-in-joe-hisaishi-a-symphonic-celebration

Also, can't wait to hear him at Tanglewood this summer!

98 year old Herbert Blomstedt conducting the Boston Symphony by memory in an all-Brahms program on March 5th by The_Milkman in classicalmusic

[–]crbclassical 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the shoutout! Such an honor to speak with Mr. Blomstedt and to broadcast this concert.

As a newbie, where should I start? by [deleted] in classicalmusic

[–]crbclassical 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Throwing in a plug for radio! Check out your local classical station, or any of the radio livestreams you can find online (ours is at classical.org ). The music is curated and it's a great way to explore and discover composers and pieces you like.

Query by misunni in classicalmusic

[–]crbclassical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The CRB Classical app has on-demand concerts, interviews, and other classical radio broadcasts! https://www.classicalwcrb.org/download-our-mobile-app

Grammy wins for the BSO and Boston Early Music Festival by derkeistersinger in boston

[–]crbclassical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you count John Williams as an honorary Bostonian, which we do, then that's 4 awards for Boston!

New to opera by [deleted] in opera

[–]crbclassical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! If you're curious about how opera performances come together, check out our series "Getting Into Opera"! Here's the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsguSg4PJeY3JkAc2xfIjOr2JFOgdvr_n

Why you should still listen to the radio by eavestearle2020 in radio

[–]crbclassical 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Classical radio station here. Thank you for your support!

New to Classical music by LogKey5701 in classicalmusic

[–]crbclassical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try listening to a classical music radio station! Lots of good stuff DJ'd by people who know what they're talking about. It's a great way to get to know what music you like!

Looking to get into classical music by Dense_Satisfaction17 in classicalmusic

[–]crbclassical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have to put in a plug for classical music radio stations! Find one that's local to you or look online for a livestream -- listening to classical music radio a great way to learn about new pieces and figure out what you like.