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the tonic

tonebase presents the tonic: a podcast about music and the people who make it, delving into the hidden meanings behind great works of the past with legendary pianists of the present. Visit tonebase to... Read more

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Ranked #1

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6. Playing for No One | Bach, the pandemic, and three centuries of private musical craftsmanship

6. Playing for No One | Bach, the pandemic, and three centuries of private musical craftsmanship

As a culture, we celebrate music made for public consumption, but rarely do we acknowledge music that is not only made, ... Read more

26 Apr 2022

28mins

Ranked #2

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5. The "Sole" of the Piano | The Story of Pedaling, from the Industrial Revolution to the Digital Age

5. The "Sole" of the Piano | The Story of Pedaling, from the Industrial Revolution to the Digital Age

Pianists spend a lot of time thinking about their feet. In this episode, we will too. Join us as we explore the history ... Read more

27 Jan 2022

31mins

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Ranked #3

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4. The Odd Couple | Debussy and Ravel on the Threshold of the 20th Century

4. The Odd Couple | Debussy and Ravel on the Threshold of the 20th Century

Debussy and Ravel are often conjoined in the minds of piano students as the two French "impressionist" composers. But mu... Read more

1 Nov 2021

45mins

Ranked #4

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3. Stealing Time | The Meanings of Rubato in Piano Playing

3. Stealing Time | The Meanings of Rubato in Piano Playing

Tempo Rubato, Italian for “stolen time,” is an expressive device in every pianist’s toolkit. Yet how and when to use it ... Read more

15 Sep 2021

37mins

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2. A Lifelong Companion | Leon Fleisher and Brahms's First Concerto

2. A Lifelong Companion | Leon Fleisher and Brahms's First Concerto

What does it mean to live a life with a piece of music? Leon Fleisher made his Carnegie Hall debut performing the Brahms... Read more

15 Aug 2021

31mins

Ranked #6

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1. Beginnings | Chopin's First Ballade

1. Beginnings | Chopin's First Ballade

Frédéric Chopin's Ballade No. 1 in G Minor was revolutionary for its time, and remains a jewel of the piano repertoire t... Read more

17 Jul 2021

30mins

Ranked #7

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14 Jul 2021

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