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Decomposed with Jade Simmons

Decomposed with Jade Simmons

American Public Media

Decomposed breaks down the stories that have shaped classical music, from secrets and scandals to acts of sheer genius. Hear these stories accompanied by the symphonies, operas and other masterpieces they inspired. Hosted by Jade Simmons, a classical concert pianist and storyteller, the first season of Decomposed takes on gender expectations, Cold War propaganda and the danger of putting your personal life on the stage. Produced in partnership with Classical Minnesota Public Radio.
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Decomposed with Jade Simmons - “Why did you betray me?”

“Why did you betray me?”

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04/30/19 • 37 min

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.

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Decomposed with Jade Simmons - Oil, meet fire

Oil, meet fire

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04/23/19 • 31 min

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 masterpieces was ripped straight from the most scandalous moment of their marriage.


For a complete list of the music in this episode, as well as recommended reading, visit decomposedshow.org

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Decomposed with Jade Simmons - “A fallen, abominable, wicked girl”

“A fallen, abominable, wicked girl”

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04/16/19 • 41 min

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, and refused to stop.

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Decomposed with Jade Simmons - “There is only one Beethoven”

“There is only one Beethoven”

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05/14/19 • 35 min

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 to consider the story we think we know.

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Decomposed with Jade Simmons - A Cold War secret weapon

A Cold War secret weapon

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05/21/19 • 37 min

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Decomposed with Jade Simmons - Symphony for a starving city

Symphony for a starving city

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05/07/19 • 32 min

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 symphony so powerful, it was smuggled halfway around the world in order to be played.

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Decomposed with Jade Simmons - Introducing Decomposed with Jade Simmons

Introducing Decomposed with Jade Simmons

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04/02/19 • 2 min

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 notes.

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How many episodes does Decomposed with Jade Simmons have?

Decomposed with Jade Simmons currently has 7 episodes available.

What topics does Decomposed with Jade Simmons cover?

The podcast is about Music, Music History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Decomposed with Jade Simmons?

The episode title '“Why did you betray me?”' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Decomposed with Jade Simmons?

The average episode length on Decomposed with Jade Simmons is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of Decomposed with Jade Simmons released?

Episodes of Decomposed with Jade Simmons are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Decomposed with Jade Simmons?

The first episode of Decomposed with Jade Simmons was released on Apr 2, 2019.

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