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Classical Music Happy Hour
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Today: #121 in Music on our combined chart.
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| Date | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 2 | #99 |
About the show
Join renowned pianist and host Emanuel Ax for Classical Music Happy Hour: a new podcast full of music, merriment, and conversation. Manny (Emanuel) talks with an eclectic lineup of composers, performers, and creative voices from the world of classical music and beyond. Each episode explores the guest’s life and career, dives into their favorite classical gems, includes music-inspired games, and folds in questions from listeners. The result is a podcast that feels like a relaxed gathering of friends who love classical music and want others to join the party. Grab a cocktail and press play on a podcast celebrating our love of all things classical music!
Latest episodes
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Manny Ax Remembers the Magic of Horowitz
September 21, 2026 · 37 minWhat happens when one of the world’s greatest pianists returns to Carnegie Hall after 14 years away? Manny Ax was there as a teenager, and he remembers it all. Manny shares a story about one of classical music's greatest pianists and the…
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Manny in the Hot Seat
September 2, 2026 · 7 minProducer Lauren Purcell-Joiner puts Classical Music Happy Hour host Manny Ax in the hot seat with the tough questions: What’s his favorite drink? The best book about music he’s ever read? And which composer would he most like to grab…
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Why Manny Loves Aida: A Special from Aria Code
August 21, 2026 · 45 minClassical Music Happy Hour host Manny Ax and producer Lauren Purcell-Joyner bring you a special episode from Aria Code, diving into Verdi’s Aida, which is one of Manny’s all-time favorite operas. Together, they reflect on what makes this…
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A Special Live Edition of Classical Music Happy Hour
August 5, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minHost Manny Ax is back for a very special live episode of Classical Music Happy Hour featuring highlights from the sold-out launch party this past March. Joined on stage by Emmy Award-winning actor David Hyde Pierce, author and New York…
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Manny Ax wants to hear from you!
July 10, 2026 · 1 minHi Classical Music Happy Hour listeners! I’m your host, Manny Ax. I’ve heard from so many of you over the course of this season and I’m so proud of this show and the community we are creating. We’re working hard on another season with…
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Ray Chen - superstar violinist wants you to practice
May 27, 2026 · 35 minViolinist and social media guru Ray Chen wraps up this season of Classical Music Happy Hour with an in-studio live performance. He chats with Manny about video games, performance anxiety, and his practice app Tonic. In our game, he joins…
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Paquito D’Rivera -Beef, Beans and Benny (Goodman)
May 20, 2026 · 28 minPaquito D’Rivera is composer, saxophonist and clarinetist whose work spans classical, jazz and latin music. Born in Havana, Cuba, D’Rivera started his career playing with the National Theater Orchestra at the age of 10 and has been on…
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Yefim Bronfman - master of the keyboard
May 13, 2026 · 33 minPianist Yefim Bronfman, “Fima,” chats with Manny about their decades-long friendship, their love of sports, their surprising anxiety around live broadcast performances. They’ll answer listeners’ questions about recovering from injuries…