Music Interviews · American Public Media
by American Public Media
Every week on Performance Today™, Bruce Adolphe re-writes a familiar tune in the style of a classical composer. We get one of our listeners on the phone, and our caller listens to Bruce play his Piano Puzzler™. They then try to do two things: name the hidden tune, and name the composer whose style Bruce is mimicking. From American Public Media.
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I was just told about this podcast last night! I’ve only listened to 3 episodes. I nailed one composer, and came close on 2 others and haven’t correctly ID’d a song yet, but WHAT FUN this is!!! I have a degree in Music Education and have had music in my life for over 60 years. Can’t wait till I nail both the composer and the song!! Thanks for this! I love a good game/puzzle and one that involves music is even MORE special!!!
An absolute gem. Interesting, unique, challenging, and fun. Glad this exists in the world
I love this podcast and the talented Bruce and would love to see him branch out with a wider range of some newer pieces that folks under 40 might know. The same handful of American Songbook pieces frequently surface - makes it easier to guess but would love to see what Bruce could do with something from the 21st c!
I’ve learned so much about different composers and their styles that set them apart from other composers. Also I’m getting to know composers who I’ve never heard. The hidden tunes are just plain fun-and frustrating when they are right there on the tip of the tongue but you really have to use your noggen to identify it. I listen to weekly episodes while walking my dog in the morning. She looks at me strangely when I get a Piano Puzzler correct and let out a very happy “Yes”!
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