Classical Music Podcasts Begin to Flourish, at Last
During the past year, established shows have evolved while others have joined. And one, “Mission: Commission,” is breaking new ground.
Among recent standout classical music podcasts are the Miller Theater’s “Mission: Commission”; Garrett McQueen and Scott Blankenship’s “Trilloquy”; and the Audible Original “Beginner’s Mind,” featuring Yo-Yo Ma.
April 21, 2021Updated 1:38 p.m. ET
Classical music has been surprisingly slow to embrace podcasting, a medium ideally suited to illuminate its sounds and stories.
But something changed in the last year, with live performances on hold because of the pandemic and the music industry belatedly exploring new platforms: Classical and opera podcasts have begun to flourish.