The Classical Music Minute
Ever wonder who were the Florentine Camerata? Where did the conductor’s baton come from? Or the difference between Opera Buffa and Opera Seria? These little nuggets of classical music trivia are what this podcast is all about. Come hop around music history with me, Steven Hobé, as we take a minute to get the scoop!
Podcasting since 2021 • 192 episodes
The Classical Music Minute
Latest Episodes
Leopold Mozart: The Ultimate 18th-Century Stage Dad
DescriptionLeopold Mozart: The Ultimate 18th-Century Stage Dad in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactLeopold Mozart's "Trumpet Concerto in D major" is one of his most celebrated works, composed arou...
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Episode 191
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Farinelli: The Legendary Castrato and His Timeless Legacy
DescriptionFarinelli: The Legendary Castrato and His Timeless Legacy in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactA famous aria sung by Farinelli is "Alto Giove" from the opera *Polifemo* by Nicola Porpora...
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Episode 190
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Echoes of Eternity: The Rise and Fall of the Castrato
DescriptionEchoes of Eternity: The Rise and Fall of the Castrato in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactOne of the most famous castrato songs is Son qual nave ch'agitata, performed by Farinelli in th...
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Episode 189
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Maestro of the Strings: The Concertmaster’s Leading Role
DescriptionMaestro of the Strings: The Concertmaster’s Leading Role in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactA famous concerto featuring the concertmaster is Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concert...
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Episode 188
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Mind Games: The Psychology Behind a Solo Performance
DescriptionMind Games: The Psychology Behind a Solo Performance in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactOne of the most difficult violin concertos is Niccolò Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Majo...
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Episode 187
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