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classically/SPEAKING is a podcast from Voices/LA, hosted by Nicholas Clements-Lindsey, Sam Estes, and Dr. John Sutton. The show explores how choral and classical music intersect with today’s culture, media, and technology. It features conversations with composers, creators, and cultural voices to show how this art form continues to shape stories in film, video games, and digital platforms. Designed for cross-generational audiences, the podcast bridges traditional classical lovers with younger, digital-native listeners, while extending Voices/LA’s mission beyond the concert hall.
Update frequency:
every 9 days
Average audio length:
35 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
10 episodes
since Oct. 27, 2025
episodic
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The Sound of Freedom: Struggle, Hope, and the American Song
A History Lesson..
What does freedom sound like?
In this deeply reflective and historically grounded episode of Classically Speaking, we explore how American music has carried the weight of our nation’s contradictions from its founding id…
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Exploring the life and legacy of Florence Price, the pioneering Black woman composer who broke racial and gender barriers in classical music. Discover her contributions, struggles, and why her story is vital to American history and music.
Key Topics
Florence Price's early life and educati…
In this episode of Classically Speaking, Nicholas Clements-Lindsey and Owen Nathanael delve into the intricate relationship between sound and storytelling. Owen shares his journey from a young musician in Jakarta to a composer and educator in Los Angeles, emphasizing the importance of using music a…
Summary
In this episode of Classically Speaking, host Sam Estes interviews composer Christopher Tin, known for his groundbreaking contributions to choral music, particularly through his work on the Civilization video game franchise. The conversation explores Tin's musical journey, influences, and t…
This week on Classically/Speaking, Nicholas and Sam break down two of the biggest cultural shifts happening in the classical world: the viral explosion of orchestral content on TikTok and YouTube, and the global resurgence of cinematic film scores.
From meme-worthy Mahler moments to packed arenas f…
This week, Sam Estes sits down with tenor Pasquale Esposito to explore how a single holiday album can carry two cultures at once. Pasquale shares how his Italian heritage shapes his vocal identity, how Neapolitan musical traditions inform his phrasing and arrangements, and why Christmas repertoire …
In this episode of classically/SPEAKING, host Nicholas Clements-Lindsey sits down with John Funkhouser, Fundraising Chair of Voices/LA, to unpack how performing arts organizations begin, grow, and sustain themselves through thoughtful development strategy. Together, they explore what it really take…
In this episode of classically/SPEAKING, Dr. John Sutton and Lauren Biggs lead a conversation on the evolving landscape of choral composition and the new generation of voices redefining the art form. Together, they explore how digital collaboration, mentorship, and social media are reshaping the cr…
What happens when the grandeur of the concert hall meets the intensity of a video game?
In this debut episode of classically/SPEAKING, host Sam Estes sits down with award-winning composer Garry Schyman, the creative force behind BioShock, Shadow of War, and Dante’s Inferno. Together, they explore h…
Every great ensemble begins with a vision.
In this episode of classically/speaking hosts Nicholas Clements-Lindsey, Sam Estes, and Dr. John Sutton pull back the curtain on voices/LA — Los Angeles’ newest choral collective redefining what it means to make music in the modern era. Together, they shar…
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