Can a new podcast bring classical to the masses? – podcasts of the week

The Open Ears Project sees stars like Alec Baldwin and Jesse Eisenberg discuss how classical music changed their life. Plus Spotify tries to turn us all into podcasters

WYNC, the studio behind the likes of Radiolab and Snap Judgement, are launching an ambitious month-long podcast series aiming at bringing classical music to the masses. Hosted by former BBC Radio 3 presenter Clemency Burton Hill, The Open Ears Project will see likes of Alec Baldwin, Jesse Eisenberg, and Call Your Girlfriend host Aminatou Sow reflect on how a piece of classical music changed their life. It all kicks off on 10 September.

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