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Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast

Jon Jacob talks to artists, writers, and audience members about classical music and the concert-going experience. Now in its tenth year.

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161: Lost Voices with Prof Leah Broad and Violinist Fenella Humphreys

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160: Horn player Felix Klieser

160: Horn player Felix Klieser

Klieser plays the horn with his feet. This seemingly monumental achievement is of comparatively little consequence to Fe... Read more

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