Attention to Detail: The Classical Music Listening Guide

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Top 10: Chamber Music Feb 24, 2020

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On this week's Top 10 list, we explore the massive world of chamber music with Austin Huntington, principal cellist of the ISO and cellist in the Indianapolis Quartet. We throw out our favorite pieces and movements, talk about performance of chamber music vs. orchestral playing, and geek out on famous cellists!

Playlist of pieces: Here

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Minisode #2: Maroon 5 and Pachelbel's Canon Feb 19, 2020

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On our second minisode, we examine our technique of Grouping in the context of two songs, Maroon 5's Memories and Pachelbel's famous Canon in D. We break down what a harmonic progression is, and how you can use that knowledge to listen to some of your favorite pop songs with a little more attention to detail!

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What Does the Conductor Do? Feb 10, 2020

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In this episode, we explore one of the most enigmatic positions in classical music: the conductor. Jacob explains what he thinks are the four most important elements of being a conductor, and we discuss ways to evaluate and appreciate conducting as you listen to music! Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast - we also love to hear from our listeners, so send us a message with your thoughts at www.attentiontodetailpod.com!

Minisode #1: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Feb 03, 2020

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In our first minisode, we revisit our technique of Hearing Ideas through Mozart's variations on the familiar children's tune, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Our minisodes are all dedicated to exploring the four fundamental techniques of this podcast more deeply, through fun and familiar pieces!

Recording here.

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Top 10: Miniatures Jan 29, 2020

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We're back with another of our Top 10 episodes, and this time we're talking about miniatures, short stand-alone pieces that are usually under five minutes! For those who want to listen on their own, the names of our pieces are:

Bach, Prelude to Cello Suite No. 3

Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 30, Mvt. 1

Schubert, Impromptu Op. 90 No. 3

Schumann/Liszt, Widmung

Brahms, Intermezzo Op. 118 No. 2

Ravel, Jeux d'eau

Rachmaninoff, Variation 18 from Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini

Prokofiev, Piano Sonata No. 7, Mvt. 3

Ligeti, Continuum

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Bonus Episode: Help Support the Podcast! Jan 20, 2020

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We're coming to you, our beloved and devoted listeners, to briefly talk about ways you can help the podcast reach as many people as possible! Throw us a rating, a review, and subscribe, and be sure to tell your friends to listen and do the same!

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Top 10: Symphonies Jan 14, 2020

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We're back, with our first episode in a new series we're calling Top 10! On this episode, we discuss what listening to a symphony feels like, how to judge the greatness of different pieces of music, and we throw out some of our favorites. Be sure to let us know what you think of our list, and what your Top 10 symphonies are! Contact us at www.attentiontodetailpod.com, or hit us up on our social media channels!

Beethoven 2020: What's So Great About Beethoven? Jan 03, 2020

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Happy new decade from Attention to Detail! We're back with our first episode of 2020, which marks the 250th centennial of Ludwig van Beethoven's birth. In honor of the greatest classical composer, we spend this episode talking about his life, listening to his music, and asking why he is so great after all!

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A Holiday Music Listening Guide! Dec 16, 2019

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Happy holidays from Attention to Detail! On this special episode, we decided to bring our listening techniques to the world of holiday music, to give our followers a primer on how to listen a little more attentively during this music-filled season. Plus, we offer a few suggestions for some new years resolutions, Attention to Detail style!

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Guided Listening w/ Lincoln Center: Bruckner's Fourth Nov 20, 2019

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In the first episode of our exciting new partnership with Lincoln Center, we preview the LA Phil's upcoming performance of Bruckner Symphony No. 4 with some guided listening! Whether you can attend the concert or not, we take you through some simple approaches to listening to Bruckner that you can practice at home and bring with you to the hall.

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