Decomposed with Jade Simmons

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“There is only one Beethoven”

Everybody knows the Beethoven story: He’s a brilliant composer who faced hearing loss; a genius who couldn’t listen to his own masterpieces. But there’s a different way t

May 14 2019
35 min

Symphony for a starving city

Making music under Stalin was a dangerous undertaking — it could end with applause or in a prison camp. In the brutal grip of World War II, Shostakovich composed a sympho

May 7 2019
32 min

“Why did you betray me?”

#36 trending · Music History

This is the story of two letters Tchaikovsky received in the mail. One would lead to his greatest mistake; the other to the most intimate relationship of his life.

Apr 30 2019
37 min

Oil, meet fire

Richard Strauss and his wife Pauline de Ahna are often described as artist and muse. But you’ve never met a muse like Pauline. One of Strauss’ greatest musical masterpiec

Apr 23 2019
31 min

“A fallen, abominable, wicked girl”

#40 trending · Music History

Clara Schumann was a child prodigy turned international sensation — when she never should have been on stage at all. This is the story of a woman who was born to play, an

Apr 16 2019
41 min

Introducing Decomposed with Jade Simmons

Coming April 16, Decomposed breaks down the stories that have shaped classical music. Hosted by pianist Jade Simmons, this new podcast will change the way you hear the no

Apr 2 2019
2 min

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days in the top 3 since Nov 2024

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Where Decomposed with Jade Simmons ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 17, 2026).

#45 ▼ 6 Music US

#9 ▼ 1 Music History US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Listening to Jade tell about the lives and loves and quirks of great musicians is like sitting with a smart and well traveled sister, rapt by her first-person narratives. Hope Season 2 will be coming out soon. Loved every episode. Thanks!

Don LXI · Jul 2026

By far one of my most favorite podcasts I never knew I needed. The host is an amazing story teller. Can’t wait for season 2!

coolbeangal · Jun 2026

I’ve been a casual listener of classical music for decades. But this podcast really inspired me to go back and really listen to the music she discussed - compositions I’ve heard before, but heard again with new ears. I hope you give us more-more-more Jade!!!!!

NJMBR · Jun 2026

Love this podcast! Each one is a fascinating classical music story accompanied by the composer’s music, all narrated with wonderful expression by Jade Simmons. Looking forward to more!

EliseBeeBee · May 2026

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