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Classical Music Happy Hour
WNYC, WQXR
Topics: Music Interviews · Documentary · Places & Travel
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
- An Evening with Jon Batiste: Black Mozart
- Manny Ax Remembers the Magic of Horowitz
- Manny in the Hot Seat
- Why Manny Loves Aida: A Special from Aria Code
- A Special Live Edition of Classical Music Happy Hour
- Manny Ax wants to hear from you!
- Ray Chen - superstar violinist wants you to practice
- Paquito D’Rivera -Beef, Beans and Benny (Goodman)
- Yefim Bronfman - master of the keyboard
- Isabel Hagen - likes a good viola joke
Classical Music Happy Hour is No. 73 in Music on Apple Podcasts in the US today. The latest episode came out on October 28, 2026. A new episode comes out about every 16 days.
Today's places
| Chart | Place | Since yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| US: Music | 73 | ▲6 |
| Canada: Music | 169 | ▼46 |
| Australia: Music | 198 | ▼48 |
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