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Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast

Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast
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Classical Music
London Philharmonic Orchestra
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Handel's Oratorio Israel In Egypt
Schoenberg's Verklärte Nacht
Die Schoene Mullerin
Leadership
Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra
Leipzig
Psychological Effects Of Defection
Love and Tolerance
Maria Callas
Ivor Novello Award
Contemporary Music
Karol Szymanowski
Lili Boulanger
Schubert
Barokksolistene
Career Development

Jon Jacob talks to artists, writers, and audience members about classical music.

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Latest Episodes

How do we make the classical music industry inclusive for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds — when even the “comfortable” ones struggle to get a foothold?

How does an industry that desperately needs a diverse workforce to survive remove t... more

Composer and sound artist Ruby Colley releases her new album Hello Halo on 14 November 2025 — a work shaped by field recordings, family archives, and her lifelong conversation with her nonverbal brother Paul.

It premiered at King’s Place in February... more

Carole Hayman is a writer, director and producer best known for creating the long-running Radio 4 comedy Ladies of Letters, and for her work across theatre, film and television.

This conversation explores her fascination with understanding the motiv... more

Vache Baroque didn’t start with a five-year plan. It started with a can-do attitude. In 2020, soprano-producer Betty Makharinsky and conductor Jonathan Darbourne looked at a locked-down industry and staged Purcell's Dido and Aeneas outdoors—in eleven... more

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Ruby Colley
Composer, sound artist, and violinist
Episode: 220: Composer and Sound Artist Ruby Colley
Carole Hayman
Writer, director, and producer best known for creating the long-running Radio 4 comedy Ladies of Letters
Episode: 219: Writer Carole Hayman
Betty Makharinsky
Soprano and producer; co-founder of Vache Baroque
Vache Baroque
Episode: 218: Vache Baroque's Betty Makharinsky
Aida Lahlou
Casablanca-born pianist and winner of the 2024 Royal Overseas League Awards.
Episode: 216: Aida Lahlou
Tamsin Waley-Cohen
Violinist and Artistic Director of the Two Moors Festival
Two Moors Festival
Episode: 214: Violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen
Alice Farnham
Conductor currently working with the English Touring Opera
English Touring Opera
Episode: 213: Conductor Alice Farnham
Matilda Lloyd
A solo trumpeter known for her versatility and commitment to classical music.
Chandos Label
Episode: 211: Trumpeter Matilda Lloyd
Simon Wales
CEO of Bristol Beacon, with a background in arts administration and music leadership.
Bristol Beacon
Episode: 202: Bristol Beacon CEO Simon Wales
Andrew Comben
Chief Executive of Britten Pears Arts, overseeing the Albra Festival and promoting artistic innovation
Britten Pears Arts
Episode: 201: Britten Pears Arts CEO Andrew Comben

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Jon Jacob
Host of Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Interesting interviewees, annoying host

    My 3-star rating is an average of 5 stars for the interviewees the program gets, and 1 star for the host, who is much too pleased with himself and laughs too much at his own jokes.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mildred Lathbury
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    This is the most brilliant classical music podcast. Really thought provoking conversation and a great interviewer with such an engaging style and extensive knowledge of the subject. Always leaves me inspired and wanting to go and listen to more classical music. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LKHMusic
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Longtime podcaster continues to show how it's done

    This podcast has been around for well over a decade, maybe even a decade and a half, and the standard has always been high. The presenter doesn't concern himself with cramming in as many ads as possible. It's all very much about the work. The early shows, of which there are many, are delightful, less focused on classical music and the Eurovision, but it's clear the presenter is passionate about these two things and something of an authority. Even if neither musical genres are your cup of tea, th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Low on credit
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Great music podcast

    Nice relaxed and well informed interviewer, top guests and informative podcast, good production values

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ianbath
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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Listeners praise the engaging style of the host and the quality of guests featured, often highlighting the enriching conversations that inspire a deeper appreciation for classical music.
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218: Vache Baroque's Betty Makharinsky
Q: So what can audiences expect from future performances?
Next year's headline show will be Shakespeare's The Tempest with music from several composers, creating an innovative semi-opera.
218: Vache Baroque's Betty Makharinsky
Q: Did that lack of a five year plan actually make it more likely that you were able to be flexible, be responsive, and focus on the immediate project at hand?
Yes, we were completely unable to make plans, so we had to focus on the next project and gathering the best creative team and performers for what was on the horizon.
218: Vache Baroque's Betty Makharinsky
Q: Was that the plan?
We had no plan, and that was for us completely freeing, because we set out to put on Dido and Aeneas in September 2020.
214: Violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen
Q: How did COVID complicate it for you?
Having a baby during the beginning of COVID was very stressful and anxiety-inducing, contributing to feelings of overwhelm and isolation.
213: Conductor Alice Farnham
Q: Would you like to be conducted by yourself?
I hope so, I would like to think I am an empathetic person and would enjoy being conducted by myself.

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Exploring the depth and breadth of classical music, each episode features insightful conversations with a diverse array of artists, composers, and industry professionals. Listeners can expect discussions that delve into the creative processes behind music, the societal implications of artistic expression, and the personal stories that shape the artists' work. This podcast not only serves as an intellectual exploration of classical music but also highlights contemporary themes like mental well-being, community engagement, and the evolving landscape of the arts. Unique elements include a focus on participatory experiences and personal narratives, which invite listeners to connect with music on a more profound level.

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Recent guests on Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast include:

1. Ruby Colley
2. Carole Hayman
3. Betty Makharinsky
4. Aida Lahlou
5. Tamsin Waley-Cohen
6. Alice Farnham
7. Matilda Lloyd
8. Simon Wales

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