Name of podcast: 逗喵音乐教室(dòu miāo yīn yuè jiào shì)
What topics are covered? It talks about the history and development of western classical music.
Why is it good to listen to? Through this podcast you will learn about the history and development of western classical music, and the music it plays is really splendid and marvelous. The host will give you professional introduction to these artists and their great music work. It’s really a joy to get yourself totally immersed in the world of classical music.
To listen or subscribe to the podcast, you can search on 逗喵音乐教室 on iTunes.
How often are the podcasts updated? Generally it’s updated on a weekly basis.
Length of the podcast: It varies from 15 mins to 1 hour.
Description of the podcast: There are two hosts in this podcast, one is male and the other is female. The male host is a music lover and has a Master Degree in Psychology Consultation. The female podcaster has a Master Degree of Piano at McNaily Smith College of Music, and now she’s a doctor at the University of Minnesota Music Academy. They both have a southern Chinese accent. Both podcasters speak at a normal speed with clear pronunciation. The male host is the one who always brings up the topic of the episode, and then the female host will start her professional introduction and analysis on this topic. They’re not always talking, there are several pauses in the program. During the pause, a clip of the music they talk about will be played. They use very simple and funny descriptions to let you understand the beauty of classical music. At the end of each podcast episode, a chanson or a clip of an opera will be played to end the program.
Summary: This podcast is designed for music lovers, if you’re fond of music, especially classical music, then you should absolutely try this Chinese podcast.