Perfect Pitch: Classical Music Deconstructed
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Perfect Pitch: Classical Music Deconstructed

by Nick Hely-Hutchinson

Unlock the secrets of classical music with Perfect Pitch – the podcast that takes you on a journey through the centuries of timeless compositions. Whether you're a seasoned expert or a curious beginner, Perfect Pitch offers an accessible and relaxed exploration of the world's most beautiful classical works. Join us as we reveal fascinating stories behind the music and the composers who created them. With Perfect Pitch, you'll discover new insights into the classics and develop a deeper appreciation for the art form. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of classical music like never before!

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1
S2.E96. Sunrise with Haydn, some trifles with Finzi, lyricism in Beethoven's 5th, Tchaikovsky March, Final Chorus, St Matthew Passion.
46:07 Mar 15, 2026
2
S2.E95. Comfort and Joy with Bach 'Schlummert ein', Ravel Introduction and Allegro, Chopin Butterfly Etude, Mozart 'Non piu andrai', Schubert 3rd Symphony Presto.
39:39 Feb 27, 2026
3
S2.E94 Spanish Jollity with Ravel, Tchaikovsky's February, a Mahler Love Song - and the ultimate piece for tragic love in Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture.
39:53 Feb 15, 2026
4
S2.E93 Mendelssohn Capriccio Brillant, Mozart Horn Quintet, Tchaikovsky January, Offenbach Les Oiseaux dans La Charmille
42:57 Jan 31, 2026
5
S2.E92. Music to dispel the January blues - Mozart Sinfonia Concertante 1st and 3rd movements, Rachmaninoff Preludes, C#mi and Gmi, Goldmark Queen of Sheba Suite.
40:00 Jan 12, 2026
6
S2.E91.This Year's Christmas Stocking!
52:00 Dec 21, 2025
7
S2.E90 Stravinsky Firebird Infernal Dance, Haydn 'Le Matin' symphony, Beethoven Piano Sonata 27, Victor Hely-Hutchinson, The First Noel
40:51 Dec 12, 2025
8
S2.89. Berlioz 'Les Francs Juges' overture, and 3 pieces united by birthdays - Liszt Liebestraum 3, Mozart Prague Symphony, Hummel Piano Concerto 5
48:50 Nov 17, 2025
9
S2.E88 Three possible newbies - Albinoni Oboe Concerto, Mendelssohn Dmi Violin Concerto, Haydn Piano Trio 43
56:13 Nov 2, 2025
10
S2.E87 Majestically dreamy Wagner, Parsifal Prelude; Lyricism in Faure 3 Romances sans paroles; acrobatics in Semele, and pure joy in Mozart Woodwind Concertante.,
37:43 Oct 12, 2025
11
S2.E86. Mendelssohn Ruy Blas Overture, Beethoven Waldstein Sonata, Brahms Symphony 4
30:14 Sep 27, 2025
12
S2.E85 Edwin York Bowen ‘Tom Bowling Fantasy Overture’, Henry Wood, Haydn 2nd Cello Concerto in full.
38:37 Sep 17, 2025
13
S2.E84. Grieg Piano Concerto.
34:38 Aug 30, 2025
14
S2.E83. From Mezzo Forte with Weber Andante and Rondo Ungarese, via Fortissimo with Wagner Flying Dutchman and Delibes Sylvia, to Pianissimo with Verdi Otello.
45:04 Aug 23, 2025
15
S2.E82. Nostalgic Music with Butterworth, Mahler, Tallis, and Vaughan Williams.
37:22 Aug 10, 2025
16
S2.E81 The genius of youth with Mendelssohn's Octet and Shostakovich 1st Symphony; and then from the ridiculous to the sublime with Lehrer and Sibelius 1st Symphony
40:05 Aug 2, 2025
17
S2.E80. The most romantic piano concerto of all? Schumann Piano Concerto in full.
35:23 Jul 20, 2025
18
S2. E79. From Germany to Russia, via Poland and Vienna. Brahms Hungarian Dance 6, Chopin Raindrop prelude, Mozart Clarinet Quintet, Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.1
36:32 Jul 8, 2025
19
S2. E78. R.I.P. Alfred Brendel
42:50 Jun 22, 2025
20
S2. E77. Harmony with Rossini, Overture Silken Ladder, and Rameau, Le Rappel des Oiseaux, La Joyeuse, La Poule, Les Sauvages - and melodic discord with Prokofiev, Romeo and Juliette
31:03 Jun 8, 2025
21
S2.E76.Elgar Organ Sonata, Clara Schumann Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Ignaz Moscheles Piano Concerto 4
35:29 May 25, 2025
22
S2.E75. Beethoven Coriolan Overture, Mozart Marriage of Figaro.
41:43 May 18, 2025
23
S2.E74. Milhaud 'Scaramouche', Wagner Siegfried Idyll, Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto.
43:04 May 10, 2025
24
S2.E73. Easter Offerings, with some light relief. Beethoven Rage over a lost Penny, Haydn Symphony 60, Handel Worthy is the Lamb, Mahler Symphony 2.
34:50 Apr 19, 2025
25
S2.E72. Verdi Lux Aeterna, Rossini Una Voce Poco Fa, Mozart Sonata Facile, Dvorak 8 Finale.
39:23 Apr 6, 2025
26
S2.E71. Music For Spring. Bach Keyboard Concerto 3, Schubert Im Fruhling, Beethoven Spring Sonata.
31:59 Mar 22, 2025
27
S2.E70. Episode 150! Dvorak Serenade for Strings, Field Nocturne 5, Mozart 'Batti, batti', Schumann Clarinet Fantasy Pieces.
40:07 Mar 15, 2025
28
S2.E69 Bruch Kol Nidrei, Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 2, Mozart La Clemenza di Tito, Beethoven Symphony 2.
40:02 Mar 1, 2025
29
S2.E68. Love in all its guises - anguish with Martini ‘Plaisir d’amour’, joy with Lensky in Tchaikovsky’s ‘Onegin’, romance with Bruckner’s 4th Symphony Scherzo, passion with Ravel’s ‘Bolero’.
38:59 Feb 15, 2025
30
S2.E67 A Schubert Serenade, Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto, Schubert 1st Symphony Finale.,
38:26 Feb 2, 2025
31
S2.E66. Less familiar Beethoven, Leonore No.1, 2 less familiar sextets, Donizetti and Dvorak - and Brahms 4 finale
35:15 Jan 25, 2025
32
S2.E65.Happy New Year with Weber, Bellini, and Tchaikovsky.
34:30 Jan 13, 2025
33
S2.E64. Your own Christmas music, with no interruptions! A mixture of joyful and reflective.
1:50:13 Dec 23, 2024
34
S2.E63. Some nostalgia with Vaughan Williams and Schubert, book-ended with Haydn Sunrise and a mystery symphonic finale.
37:43 Dec 14, 2024
35
S2.E62. From Stanley Trumpet Voluntary to Strauss's 2nd Horn Concerto via Chopin's Fantasy Impromptu and a Sibelius Scherzo.
39:17 Dec 8, 2024
36
S2,E61. In praise of Choral Music - Parry, Stanford, Tallis Purcell, Boelmann, Bach.
39:12 Nov 24, 2024
37
S2.E60. Hello again! Chopin Piano Concerto 1, 1st movement (as good as you'll get); Finzi Romance; 3rd movement Mozart 3rd Violin Concerto.
38:18 Nov 8, 2024
38
S2.E59. Meditative Mozart, String Quartet k157, slightly bonkers Strauss, Burlesk Concertante, lighthearted Sullivan Pineapple Poll Suite.
42:04 Sep 10, 2024
39
S2.E58. More von Suppe! Beethoven Triple Concerto; Strauss Befreit; Gershwin Piano Concerto.
40:05 Aug 31, 2024
40
S2.E57 Music to perpetuate the Olympic spirit - Mozart Sonata k381 for 4 hands; Handel Ev'ry Valley; Blumenfeld Etude; Beethoven Allegretto, 7th Symphony.
39:55 Aug 14, 2024
41
S2.E56. 'Un Pack de Six pour les Olympiques'. Chabrier, Debussy, Faure, Saint Saens, Gossec, Poulenc.
35:32 Aug 3, 2024
42
S2.E55. Soul and magnificence, book-ended with Baroque - Marcello Oboe Concerto, Mendelssohn Andante D Mi Piano Trio, Finale Finzi Cello Concerto, Handel Ode for St Cecilia's Day.
34:48 Jul 21, 2024
43
S2.E54. A mixture of Patriotism and Beauty. Walton Facade, Mozart Dove Sono. Scarlatti Sonata k27, Villa Lobos Choros 1, Elgar Pomp and Circumstance 1.
32:24 Jul 14, 2024
44
S2.E53. At last! Mendelssohn's E minor Violin Concerto.
31:17 Jul 1, 2024
45
S2.E52. Pique Dame Overture, according to Von Suppe, E lucevan le Stelle from Tosca, and some real charm with Mozart Piano Concerto No.9
38:24 Jun 23, 2024
46
S2.E51. Perk-me-up music! Berlioz Le Corsaire, Broschi Son qual nave ch'agitata, Grieg Holberg Suite.
42:16 Jun 16, 2024
47
S2.E50.Thoughts on D Day with Britten, Coates, Mendelssohn, Elgar.
38:42 Jun 10, 2024
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S2.E49. Fizz with Dvorak's Scherzo Capriccioso, Handel's melting 'Where 'er You Walk, Light Touch with Chopin Nocturne op 9 no.2, and high spirits with the finale of Schumann's Piano Concerto.
35:44 May 31, 2024
49
S2.E48. Jollity, Sentimentality, and Charm. Mozart Bassoon Concerto; Mahler 5th Adagietto; Dvorak Humoresque 7 for Violin and Piano.
34:59 May 23, 2024
50
S2.E47. A Chamber of Miniatures. Rossini Sonata for Strings; Beethoven Quartet from Fidelio and String Quartet 13; Faure Chansons sans Parole and his Berceuse; and a novel take on Bach Cma Prelude No.1
44:36 May 16, 2024
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