Ethercast
Ethercast
Indiana Public Media
Ethercast is the companion podcast to Ether Game, a weekly music trivia show produced by WFIU Public Radio in Bloomington, Indiana. On each episode of Ethercast, host Christopher Burrus explores big questions in the world of classical music.
Ethercast: How Hard is it to Write a Symphony?
Most composers haven't written that many of them. Is that because they are harder to write than your average piece?
Feb 12, 2020
Ethercast: Our Top Five Shows of 2019
Join the Ether Game Brain Trust for a look back at our favorite podcast moments in 2019
Jan 19, 2020
Ethercast: Classical Comforts
In celebration of the Christmas spirit, the Ether Game Brain Trust looks back at our Hygge themed Ether Game and presents an extra round of quizzing!
Dec 23, 2019
Why Don't Classical Musicians Improvise?
Join the Ether Game Brain Trust in exploring the history of improvisation in classical music and its departure from the tradition.
Nov 27, 2019
The Ether Game Brain Trust's Top Five Musical Mix-ups
Just because a composer's name is written on the music doesn't mean they wrote it! Explore five moments when history got it wrong.
Oct 26, 2019
Why Should You Listen to Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony?
Find out how the theme of Camille Saint-Saëns' 3rd Symphony endured for a century
Sep 30, 2019
The Ether Game Brain Trust's Top 5 Classical Music Duels
This week the Brain Trust picks 5 epic duels in classical music
Aug 8, 2019
What is the Most Famous Piece of Classical Music?
What piece is the top dog in classical music? We try to figure it out on this week's Ethercast
Jul 15, 2019
When Should We Clap? (Concert Etiquette Part 3: The Transition)
The Ether Game Brain Trust concludes its first exploration on concert etiquette
Jun 28, 2019
When Should We Clap? (Concert Etiquette Part 2: The Frontier)
This week on Ethercast, the Ether Game Brain Trust continues its exploration of concert etiquette with a listen to the Mannheim steamroller and the Mannheim rocket!
Jun 10, 2019
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